Review: A well matched pair of lovers
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 11, 2012
The plot has some obvious holes in it, but Minger manages to keep the intrigue high by not revealing the twin's ruse until almost the end of the book. After Minger gets away from her over use of interior monologue and sometimes simplistic writing, the novel moves along at an even pace. One thing the author does well is descriptions, so anyone who likes to read detailed descriptions of a scene will appreciate Minger's skill.I kept waiting for the ruse to be revealed so see Hakon's reaction to his treatment of Gwendolyn, but, alas, the plot was not written that way. Like another reviewer said, the beginning seemed like it would be a novel about Anora and Wulfgard, but I think the author made a wise choice in focusing the novel on Hakon and Gwendolyn. Anora was too passive a character, too shy, too timid, too reliant on Gwendolwyn, who at first was too selfish and childish. Wulgard and Hakon are passionate warriors and hero and heroine are well matched in this novel.I have not read a medieval novel in ages and this one was quite enjoyable.