Review: Intriguing medieval romance...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 20, 2013
I love Kathryn LeVeque's books, and I have read quite a few. Guardian of Darkness didn't really hold my interest at the onset; and after reading about half, I almost didn't finish it. I'm glad I changed my mind and decided to continue reading, because all at once the plot took off; the book then became one I had a hard time putting down. I think what turned me off at the start was the disrespectful, caustic nature of Carington. Not all my heroines have to be nicey nice- but she is a bit over the top with nastiness toward everyone she meets, whether they be friend or foe. I'd like to believe it was due to immaturity at 19, because as the story progresses she slowly evolves into a caring wife, loving mother, and loyal friend. Carington and Creed suffer through immeasureable loss, violence, treachery, and heartache; surviving it all, they at last come to realize the deep, everlasting love they have for family and for each other.