Review: Action, intrigue...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 17, 2013
Action, intrigue, strange planets, lavender men and a big stone called the heart that decides your future, there's so much to like. The book had me from the start, from Vashia's flight from marriage to Jarn, a ruthless, violent man to her desperate decision to sign up as a Bride Candidates on Shroud, a insular, dangerous world.I felt like I was along for the ride with Vashia, alone, terrified, thrown into a new world, a new life, struggling with foreign customs, expectations and dangers. She's a strong character, continuing to fight even when the situation seems hopeless.I really liked Dolfan, he's a smart, brave, caring guy. And he's sweet."I don't want the throne, Mof." He didn't. But a wiggle of guilt coursed through him. He did want the heart. Anyone raised in its shadow would, anyone raised by parents who'd felt the bond every time they looked at one another." Location 790Vivid world building, excellent descriptions and an interesting plot full of political intrigue and maneuvering. The twists and turns in the story kept me on the edge of my seat, turning the pages, dying to know what was going to happen next.The ending felt a bit rushed and a bit of a let down, Pauli builds up and then when we're about to get the big payoff it's 'the end'. But the story left me wanting more. I definitely want to read more from Pauli and more about the Princes of the Shroud.{Ecopy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review}