Knight's End

by Jami Montgomery

Sometimes choosing between love and family means choosing between life and death. Aston Smith, Knight of Fridel, has been sent on a dangerous catch The Rogue Royal, a notorious man who has been killing corrupt monarchs. When the mission goes wrong, the knight is sentenced to death. To escape his fate, he runs, planning to track down the murderer and clear his name. Along the way, he meets and teams up with Jade du Halen, who he thinks is just another woman. Secretly, she is the runaway Princess of Adion who denied her duties as a princess and refused to marry the man her father had chosen for her. Instead, she convinces Aston that she can clear his name, joining him on his hunt for justice. Can these two individuals hide from their hunters, catch The Rogue Royal, and live happily ever after? Or will Jade’s secret tear them apart?

Genres: Fantasy, Historical Fiction

250 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Jami Montgomery is a twenty-five year old self published author from South Texas. She has always loved books and the written word, and has been writing stories since she first learned to use a pencil.

Reviews

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Knight's End was a brilliant book, but what else could I expect from Jami other than brilliance? The description and imagery were vivid, the characters relatable. Though I did notice a few grammar or spelling mistakes every now and then, compared to the beauty of the story it was barely noticeable. And don't even get me started on the ending - it killed me inside. I'm totally looking forward to reading the sequel, when Jami gets around to writing it ;D

[Meagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this book! It was completely engaging and so well paced. The description was detailed elegantly where I didn't feel bogged down by everything like other books I have read before. I really enjoy Jami's writing and am always looking forward to her next story.

[Jami Montgomery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally done editing :D

[H.D. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I first happened upon this novel while perusing the teen/young adult writing website Inkpop.com (which, sadly, no longer exists) some time ago (before it was sold to another site and all that jazz). I’ve always enjoyed historical fiction and after scanning the description, happily started reading. I remember being immediately drawn in by the prologue.

Now, some time later (now that the author has self-published the book), I still find it pleasantly intriguing. Within the pages, we find the tales of a once-celebrated, now wanted knight named Aston Smith; Jade du Halen, a pampered yet determined runaway princess; a notorious murderer known as The Rogue Royal, who sets his sights on corrupt monarchs; and a self-preserving prince named Talbot. The story generally follows the growing romance between Aston and Jade as they pursue The Rogue Royal in order to clear Aston’s name from the wanted list, but many conflicts meet them along the way and threaten to halt the journey of this determined pair. And, of course, in a world already laden with corruption and scandal, everyone is bound to have more than a few secrets … ones that could either strengthen or destroy all parties involved.

I did notice some grammatical and formatting errors here and there, but for me, they didn’t distract from the story. In general, they were easily overlooked. One thing I will say, though, is that I think the author could expand greatly on this story. There were some parts that I felt were rushed, and I would personally like to see the ending drawn out more–it would add to the already suspenseful string of events. And speaking of the ending … I still can’t decide if I loved or hated the cliff-hanger Ms. Montgomery left us with, but I will certainly say that it was unexpected.

And like Jade, I have a few guesses as to who the criminal at the end of the story is, but I’ll just have to wait for the next book in the series to see if my suspicions are correct. And you’ll have to pick up a copy of Knight’s End to find out what shocking crime this nameless criminal committed.

Later days, my friends!

H. D. Hunter
http://hdhunter.wordpress.com

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot believe how enthralled I was with this book. Not only is the author my best friend, which made me want to finish it as quickly as possible, but it is so well written and easy to read that I read it in 3 sittings. Now, because Jami is my best friend, I will try my best not to be biased. Honestly, I found it seriously hard to put down. I quickly became wrapped up in the story, and caught myself thinking about it while I wasn't reading.
I loved the multi-view storyline. Only having one person's perspective is what I see a lot of authors doing these days and its become very boring. Seeing through multiple character's eyes made me appreciate and understand them thoroughly. I know this isn't a new way of writing, I'm just saying that I appreciate how it was done within this book.
A few things were predictable throughout the story, but I was STUNNED at the ending. I was so angry at Jami for doing what she did, but it also made the story available for sequels... which I CANNOT WAIT FOR.
Speaking of not being able to wait, if you are reading this and you work for a publishing company, get your paws on Jami Montgomery as quickly as you can. She's so inspired and determined to put out captivating stories just like Knight's End. You'll thank me when she hits the bestseller's list.

[Bryson · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Jami! This book was great! I love you! :)
To everyone else, you should read this, cause it's awesome.

[Petula · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is like a historical with knights and princes , but set in an imaginary land. It is a sweet adventure/ romance with a very suprising ending.

[Linda Mabe Long · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would have given this book five stars if there weren't a few grammatical errors, (which I have to stop and correct due to having taught writing for 4th graders - it's a personal flaw) because it was otherwise, very well written. I was drawn into the world of this knight and run-a-way princess, and fell in love with these two characters. At times, I tend to become bored with descriptions in stories and just want the meat, but I really enjoyed the descriptive detail that this author wove into her tale.
I am not able to discuss all that I want without spoiling the ending so I'll just say that I can't wait to read the rest of the series of this trilogy.

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this befor eI became a blogger on Inkpop! It was AMAZING back then, though I wonder hwat my reaciton to it now will be. O.o I think the same.