Review: Sexy, captivating, and utterly unique!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 23, 2013
Wow was this ever a pleasant surprise!  Historical romances tend to be hit-or-miss with me, because I tend to prefer lighter stories with plenty of romance, and sometimes that just doesn't happen with this genre.  With a captivating mix of Tudor England and the legends of King Arthur, the fear and treachery of the Catholic Church's Inquisition, and the marvel of angels and Fae, Magick by Moonrise takes the reader on a journey that is truly like no other I've come across.  Add to that one smoking-hot hero and a determined and enchanting heroine with some incredible chemistry together, and you have yourself one intense, sexy, suspense-filled story!Rhiannon's plight was dire; the half-human, half-Fae princess was tasked with entering the mortal world to persuade England's Queen Mary to agree to a peace treaty with the Fae.  If they didn't come to an agreement before the Convergence, the mingling of their two realms would end in war and destruction.  As if her task wasn't challenging enough, Rhiannon happened upon the one man who could easily put an end to her quest; the Blade of God, Lord Beltran. Though he saved her life, as God's Vengeance he was tasked with bringing the "witch" in for questioning, which meant she was his prisoner.  From start to finish, it seemed that Rhiannon just could not catch a break, and the bravery and strength she exhibited throughout every challenge made her such a lovable heroine.  Her cruel and powerful sister Morrigan, Beltran and the wrath of the Church, and even creatures from her own realm all stood in her way, but she refused to give up. It was no wonder that Beltran became completely captivated and drawn to her despite his disbelief in her claims, and my oh my was he one sexy man of vengeance!!  Turns out he had some secrets of his own as well, which was such a clever twist and made Beltran's role in the journey something else entirely as he questioned everything he stood for.There is clearly a great deal of treachery still to come in this series as the Convergence draws closer and Morrigan's witchcraft gains strength.  I'm nervous for these characters, because there's no doubt it's going to be painful both physically and emotionally for them! Laura Navarre is a fantastic writer, with polished storytelling and breathtaking descriptions of her mesmerizing world.  I do worry that some readers will be deterred by the way the story gets bogged down on occasion, because it's a heavy read and I found myself wanting to skim from time to time.  However, I still loved Beltran and Rhiannon's tale and I have no doubt that fans of historical romance will thoroughly enjoy it as well!