Review: Not what I expected but definitely not disappointed!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 4, 2013
I'm a fantasy lover. I love a big long sweeping fantasy that you can sink your teeth in and Rogue's Pawn does not disappoint. But this isn't your every day run-of-the-mill fantasy story. Dragons, check. Magic, check. Hot guys, check. BUT - it's different. I like different. It's different enough to make you sit up and take notice. The worldbuilding is excellent. It's not the Faerie I think of when I think of that place. It has a cast of colorful people who are intriguing. Who keep you guessing. And we never quite know who's an ally and who's an enemy. I love that sort of mysterious storytelling.The characters are well-drawn. The voice is smooth and engaging. I was immediately pulled in and thought I would read this as I got to it. But I was wrong. I was immediately pulled under the spell of Lady Gwynn and Rogue. I couldn't stop reading. I found that after I stopped reading the book, the characters and the story lingered with me long after. Even after reading the last page I was like, "WHAAA?? More." Like a kid throwing a tantrum. I wanted more! More story! I loved Starling and Liam (the sexy human officer who teaches Gwynn self defense and has a little smoochy time with her). In fact, I really want to see Liam again. I loved him so. I don't know why. But he's the kind of guy I'd fling myself at in a heartbeat. Anyway... great story, intriguing plot and the story ends with lots of unanswered questions inviting the read to beg for more. Which of course I did. And am thrilled to hear there will be another story. Hoorah!