Review: A surprising pleasure...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 18, 2011
I almost didn't buy this; the cover art put me off.  The heroine of the cover looks like a simpering and sheltered schoolgirl, and that cliche interests me not at all.That would have been my loss -- this is a highly enjoyable read.  Arialla is a fearless and capable woman, and the tale of her journey with her unexpected husband is engaging, and vividly told.  Characters are largely well drawn -- especially some wonderful secondary characters -- and the worldbuilding is consistent and appealing, though it could stand some greater detail.  The pacing is brisk, and if the plot is mildly predictable on occasion, it nevertheless compels.I'll certainly be reading more by this author!