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Anam Céile Chronicles #1
Cailín
A Love which Transcends Existence...
It is the year 1702. Aislinn, the daughter of a sheep farmer in western Ireland, is a tenacious redheaded lass who has NO intention of ever settling into the dutiful roles of marriage and motherhood demanded of her by her father. The only thing she has ever wanted is to pursue her dreams of being a professional fiddler, and that is fully what she intends to do— with or without the blessing of her family.
Nevertheless, all that, and so much more, is about to change when she is unwilling persuaded into participating in her older cousin’s girlish, traditional Celtic love spell to see the face of the lad she will be destined to marry. Aislinn doesn’t take it at all seriously, until that night when she dreams of a handsome dark-haired lad— just as she was told would happen.
Falling for some charming lad was never part of her plans. Only now, Aislinn cannot seem to shake her obsession with him— nor does she want to! And though she never looks back after he comes into her life, things seem to do anything but fall beautifully into place.
The vision of Donovan was not the only vision that Aislinn had ever experienced. She had always felt out of the ordinary somehow. She just didn’t know why— yet.
Her father never misses an opportunity to rebuke Aislinn for her peculiarities. He accuses her of being a changeling of the sidhe, the dreaded faerie folk of Ireland that delight in causing mischief for decent folk like him.
Perhaps she is.
Fact is, for most of her life, Aislinn has been tormented by strange visions. And now, every one of them is about to manifest themselves to her.
Just when all Aislinn believes she wanted is right within her grasp, she awakes in a strange bed in a castle surrounded by Vampires and the commanding presence of a striking man with an otherworldly attraction.
She has no idea of his intentions, but from the shivers surging down her spine she is certain she’s about to find out.
Everything is about to change . . .
She finds herself heaved into a world of secrets, violence and lust so powerful— it will either consume her or destroy her.
The thing is, Aislinn has no earthly idea of who or what she actually is. To discover the secret for herself, she will embark on a quest which will test her strength and devotion more than she could ever have imagined.
But first, she’ll have to lose everything!
Warning: Contains steamy Sensuality & Explicit Sexuality. Not intended for Readers below the age of Eighteen!
It is the year 1702. Aislinn, the daughter of a sheep farmer in western Ireland, is a tenacious redheaded lass who has NO intention of ever settling into the dutiful roles of marriage and motherhood demanded of her by her father. The only thing she has ever wanted is to pursue her dreams of being a professional fiddler, and that is fully what she intends to do— with or without the blessing of her family.
Nevertheless, all that, and so much more, is about to change when she is unwilling persuaded into participating in her older cousin’s girlish, traditional Celtic love spell to see the face of the lad she will be destined to marry. Aislinn doesn’t take it at all seriously, until that night when she dreams of a handsome dark-haired lad— just as she was told would happen.
Falling for some charming lad was never part of her plans. Only now, Aislinn cannot seem to shake her obsession with him— nor does she want to! And though she never looks back after he comes into her life, things seem to do anything but fall beautifully into place.
The vision of Donovan was not the only vision that Aislinn had ever experienced. She had always felt out of the ordinary somehow. She just didn’t know why— yet.
Her father never misses an opportunity to rebuke Aislinn for her peculiarities. He accuses her of being a changeling of the sidhe, the dreaded faerie folk of Ireland that delight in causing mischief for decent folk like him.
Perhaps she is.
Fact is, for most of her life, Aislinn has been tormented by strange visions. And now, every one of them is about to manifest themselves to her.
Just when all Aislinn believes she wanted is right within her grasp, she awakes in a strange bed in a castle surrounded by Vampires and the commanding presence of a striking man with an otherworldly attraction.
She has no idea of his intentions, but from the shivers surging down her spine she is certain she’s about to find out.
Everything is about to change . . .
She finds herself heaved into a world of secrets, violence and lust so powerful— it will either consume her or destroy her.
The thing is, Aislinn has no earthly idea of who or what she actually is. To discover the secret for herself, she will embark on a quest which will test her strength and devotion more than she could ever have imagined.
But first, she’ll have to lose everything!
Warning: Contains steamy Sensuality & Explicit Sexuality. Not intended for Readers below the age of Eighteen!
296 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 17, 2013
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About the author
Rosalind Scarlett
27 books73 followers"I write descriptive stories in lush settings overflowing with every emotion shared by the human experience: joy, hope, love, desire, longing, lust, jealousy, hunger, loathing, uncertainty, grief, and desperation, amongst others. As we can all relate to some, if not most of these, I delve into these matters of the heart and put them on naked display for you, the reader of my stories. At times you will find the aura of my stories exceedingly beautiful, and then suddenly, rather dark.
Whether it is my novels or my Erotica novellas, I delight in writing a passionate sex scene, but do so in a manner which, though still deliciously explicit enough to stimulate your blood flow, is not necessarily crude. I write the stories I always sought to read, yet could never seem to come across these days.
I am most honoured to have had my style of writing compared to Anne Rice, as well as classic female erotica writer Anaïs Nin. If you enjoy work by these great authors, as well as more contemporary paranormal romance authors such as Felicity Heaton, Bella Forrest or Tina Folsom, then you are sure to love mine."
Rosalind Scarlett is an award winning Paranormal Romance author of the Anam Céile Chronicles, as well as the New series Erotic Kingdom which retells classic fairy tales with a paranormal and erotic twist.
Rosalind Scarlett lives in the mystically beautiful Pacific Northwest, USA with her loving and supportive husband, two rambunctious little boys, her pampered kitty, Bella, her feisty canary, Limoncello and her proud bunny, Micah. She holds degrees in Psychology and Interior Design. Rosalind is zealously proud to be of Celtic ancestry.
When not immersed in her writings, Rosalind's passions are reading, listening to music, yoga, spiritual exploration, organic gardening and living, riding horses, transforming ugly, old houses to their former splendor, riding bicycles with her family, hiking, mountains, lush evergreen forests, foggy mornings, falling snow, feeding old bread to small critters and watching nature from her deck on crisp evenings with a glass of wine.
Rosalind Scarlett is always delighted to receive correspondence from her fans. She may be contacted at rosalindscarlett@gmail.com. You can also visit her official author Website at http://www.rosalindscarlett.com.
Connect with the Author at Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads or Shelfari.
Whether it is my novels or my Erotica novellas, I delight in writing a passionate sex scene, but do so in a manner which, though still deliciously explicit enough to stimulate your blood flow, is not necessarily crude. I write the stories I always sought to read, yet could never seem to come across these days.
I am most honoured to have had my style of writing compared to Anne Rice, as well as classic female erotica writer Anaïs Nin. If you enjoy work by these great authors, as well as more contemporary paranormal romance authors such as Felicity Heaton, Bella Forrest or Tina Folsom, then you are sure to love mine."
Rosalind Scarlett is an award winning Paranormal Romance author of the Anam Céile Chronicles, as well as the New series Erotic Kingdom which retells classic fairy tales with a paranormal and erotic twist.
Rosalind Scarlett lives in the mystically beautiful Pacific Northwest, USA with her loving and supportive husband, two rambunctious little boys, her pampered kitty, Bella, her feisty canary, Limoncello and her proud bunny, Micah. She holds degrees in Psychology and Interior Design. Rosalind is zealously proud to be of Celtic ancestry.
When not immersed in her writings, Rosalind's passions are reading, listening to music, yoga, spiritual exploration, organic gardening and living, riding horses, transforming ugly, old houses to their former splendor, riding bicycles with her family, hiking, mountains, lush evergreen forests, foggy mornings, falling snow, feeding old bread to small critters and watching nature from her deck on crisp evenings with a glass of wine.
Rosalind Scarlett is always delighted to receive correspondence from her fans. She may be contacted at rosalindscarlett@gmail.com. You can also visit her official author Website at http://www.rosalindscarlett.com.
Connect with the Author at Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads or Shelfari.
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March 30, 2014
Cailin by Rosalind Scarlett Is Atypical of the Genre
Back in the day, a left-handed misfit is something no mother wants in a child least of all a father. Perhaps left-handedness is more accepted these days. A lot of creative people are left-handed, maybe because they are in their `right' mind. A great many right-handers started off to be left-handed but were forced into using their right hands since being left-hand was different and considered the mark of the devil. This past mindset is central to the understanding of the background and setting for Cailin by Rosalind Scarlett.
Born in 18th Century Ireland, the left-handed and misfit main character, Aislinn, starts life on the wrong foot. Her father doesn't like her and things get worse from there. Even when she falls in love with Donovan, their life together is doomed. A vampire takes her away and her journey as an immortal begins. More than a period piece about vampires and the lust for immortality in common with its genre, Scarlett has crafted a beautifully descriptive tale that, although it will be lumped into the category of vampire novels, it is certainly not run of the mill. It paves new ground in a genre that is often ripe with cliché, perhaps resurrecting the category. Her delightful use of authentic Gaelic language lends an unusual flavor to the tale, also setting it apart from the normal fare of gratuitous blood-sucking. And she gives a pretty authentic feeling for the role of women in the period.
Not usually a huge fan of the genre, I have shied away from the popular tripe with which the genre is rife. Cailin is an exception, clearly not to be included in any sweeping condemnation of `those' types of books. The plot is well conceived though at times challenged as it is immersed in a sea of descriptive language. That is uncommon and refreshing in a genre that is generally more about action than substance. Cailin has both along with the necessary blood and sex. It's easy to recommend because it is atypical and well worth the investment of a day or two to read.
Back in the day, a left-handed misfit is something no mother wants in a child least of all a father. Perhaps left-handedness is more accepted these days. A lot of creative people are left-handed, maybe because they are in their `right' mind. A great many right-handers started off to be left-handed but were forced into using their right hands since being left-hand was different and considered the mark of the devil. This past mindset is central to the understanding of the background and setting for Cailin by Rosalind Scarlett.
Born in 18th Century Ireland, the left-handed and misfit main character, Aislinn, starts life on the wrong foot. Her father doesn't like her and things get worse from there. Even when she falls in love with Donovan, their life together is doomed. A vampire takes her away and her journey as an immortal begins. More than a period piece about vampires and the lust for immortality in common with its genre, Scarlett has crafted a beautifully descriptive tale that, although it will be lumped into the category of vampire novels, it is certainly not run of the mill. It paves new ground in a genre that is often ripe with cliché, perhaps resurrecting the category. Her delightful use of authentic Gaelic language lends an unusual flavor to the tale, also setting it apart from the normal fare of gratuitous blood-sucking. And she gives a pretty authentic feeling for the role of women in the period.
Not usually a huge fan of the genre, I have shied away from the popular tripe with which the genre is rife. Cailin is an exception, clearly not to be included in any sweeping condemnation of `those' types of books. The plot is well conceived though at times challenged as it is immersed in a sea of descriptive language. That is uncommon and refreshing in a genre that is generally more about action than substance. Cailin has both along with the necessary blood and sex. It's easy to recommend because it is atypical and well worth the investment of a day or two to read.
March 18, 2013
Too many books these days seem to be written in texting short-hand or try to move the action along too fast. That certainly can't be said for this book. Rosalind Scarlett takes the time to build the back story of Aislinn with a descriptive writing style that rivals my favourites, Anne Rice and Edgar Alan Poe, among others. Her use of the English language and knowledge of Celtic legend and folklore is refreshing and she uses it to paint a complete character portrait of Aislinn. There were times where I could feel the frustrations of Aislinn emanating from the page, with her thoughts and feelings vividly portrayed especially in certain scenes that I won't mention for fear of spoiling the story.
Along the way there is intrigue as Aislinn seems to be special somehow and it's a wonderful hook that keeps the reader glued to the pages. When the action picks up and Aislinn's life is turned upside down, it's a thrilling erotic ride that doesn't let up until the book finishes. The author's use of language never lets up during the action and each scene is described to perfection with pain, torment, and eroticism oozing from each page.
In all, I highly enjoyed this book and can't wait for the series to continue!.As the Irish would say, is han-mhaith liom!
Along the way there is intrigue as Aislinn seems to be special somehow and it's a wonderful hook that keeps the reader glued to the pages. When the action picks up and Aislinn's life is turned upside down, it's a thrilling erotic ride that doesn't let up until the book finishes. The author's use of language never lets up during the action and each scene is described to perfection with pain, torment, and eroticism oozing from each page.
In all, I highly enjoyed this book and can't wait for the series to continue!.As the Irish would say, is han-mhaith liom!
March 19, 2013
"Cailín" is a beautifully written book. The descriptions of the different locations plunge the reader right into the scene, and the emotional detail smoothly merge the main character, Aislinn, with the reader.
“Cailín” is a coming of age tale which follows a naïve, yet strong willed, young girl who wants nothing to do with the social norms of her time (until she discovers her soul mate) into a vampire instinct driven erotic filled adult life she would neither have dreamed of, nor wanted.
“Cailín” also is a wonderful romance story with such interpersonal detail it allows the reader to truly understand the level of love between the two. The erotic scenes take a refreshing stance in that there is a slow build up and the vocabulary used is succulent and savory.
The author writes a roller coaster of a story which leaves one wanting more! I gave “Cailín” an easy 5 stars, and now I am now waiting for the next book with excitement!
“Cailín” is a coming of age tale which follows a naïve, yet strong willed, young girl who wants nothing to do with the social norms of her time (until she discovers her soul mate) into a vampire instinct driven erotic filled adult life she would neither have dreamed of, nor wanted.
“Cailín” also is a wonderful romance story with such interpersonal detail it allows the reader to truly understand the level of love between the two. The erotic scenes take a refreshing stance in that there is a slow build up and the vocabulary used is succulent and savory.
The author writes a roller coaster of a story which leaves one wanting more! I gave “Cailín” an easy 5 stars, and now I am now waiting for the next book with excitement!
August 2, 2014
While not a huge fan of vampire romance, Rosalind Scarlett's novel, Cailín is intriguing and filled with vivid imagery of the world of Éire. (Ireland for those who don't know Irish.)
Aislinn is young girl living on the west coast of Ireland in 1702. Being a red head and left handed marked her a a misfit, at least in the eyes of her father. However she has many friends and eventually falls in love with a young man name Donavan, whom her father does not approve of. On the eve of her wedding, she is kidnapped by a vampire lord. She escapes but is not unscathed, for she is now a vampire and needs to learn to control her hunger.
Both people who are fans of vampires and those who aren't will find themselves drawn into the story of this young "cailín", determined to fight her destiny to be with the one she loves.
Aislinn is young girl living on the west coast of Ireland in 1702. Being a red head and left handed marked her a a misfit, at least in the eyes of her father. However she has many friends and eventually falls in love with a young man name Donavan, whom her father does not approve of. On the eve of her wedding, she is kidnapped by a vampire lord. She escapes but is not unscathed, for she is now a vampire and needs to learn to control her hunger.
Both people who are fans of vampires and those who aren't will find themselves drawn into the story of this young "cailín", determined to fight her destiny to be with the one she loves.
June 6, 2013
Rosalind Scarlett has done a fantastic job with this first book of the Anam Céile Chronicles. Rosalind Scarlett swoops you off to a new world in 1702 of a girl in the prime of her life. With a descriptive writing style and fantastic world building you feel like you're living the life of Aislinn. The Historical mixed with the paranormal elements a joy to read.
Warning: This is in some parts a steamy read. Cailín contains explicit scenes that are not intended for Readers below the age of Eighteen! But if you're above... Well you will love them!
We will continue with Soeis, Book II (Available June 21, 2013)
Warning: This is in some parts a steamy read. Cailín contains explicit scenes that are not intended for Readers below the age of Eighteen! But if you're above... Well you will love them!
We will continue with Soeis, Book II (Available June 21, 2013)
August 7, 2017
I’ll be the first to admit that reviewing a book I haven’t finished isn’t exactly fair. I’d also like to admit that one of the biggest reasons I didn’t finish or like this book is because I couldn’t follow along….and that’s more my problem than the authors. BUT in my defense this book was all over the dang place. The story is told as a flashback and it was BORING AF.
Sorry guys. I flipped pages like the book was on fire….and not in a good way. Are we getting somewhere? Oh nope, going to describe scenery again. Oh, now we are onto the story… nope, not yet, lets discuss our feelings some more. This book never really took off for me, I was being impatient and probably expecting too much. It wasn’t for me.
Sorry guys. I flipped pages like the book was on fire….and not in a good way. Are we getting somewhere? Oh nope, going to describe scenery again. Oh, now we are onto the story… nope, not yet, lets discuss our feelings some more. This book never really took off for me, I was being impatient and probably expecting too much. It wasn’t for me.
March 17, 2025
This book was too weird for me.
April 3, 2013
From the moment you open this book, the beauty of the language will hold you under a spell. “Cailin,” by Rosalin Scarlett, is a tale of a beautiful, young Irish girl and her story of love found… and how fate will set her on a different course.
The story is set in the early 1700’s Ireland. The book is true to the language used in that time era and even mixes in some of the native language. I do enjoy historical romance, but this was the first time I had read a historical romance PARANORMAL. I was intrigued to say the least! And Cailin didn’t disappoint.
Aislinn is an average teenager who takes care of her sheep and plays her fiddle. And, unfortunately, she is not the apple of her father’s eye. She is constantly belittled by him and her mother doesn’t do much for her defense either. Aislinn has no desire for the expected role of a woman in her era, she doesn’t desire marriage or family. You knew early on in the story that Aislinn was something special. She has fiery red hair, and on top of that is left-handed. In those days, that was not a good thing!
But when a silly love spell cast by her cousin gives her dreams of an unknown beautiful stranger, it awakens something new in her. She is changed and is finding more about who she wants to really be. Finally, she meets her handsome stranger, Donovan, and their story is breathtaking.
“Honestly, Aislinn, perhaps I knew we were destined fer each other the way you say you knew. Never did I cease thinking of you, always kept me eyes alert every time we went back to town, hoping to glimpse you again. And still years later, knowing you would be older, I was anxious to see how you’d matured, if I were to see you again. Always did I wonder about the woman you would come to be. And now I have the pleasure of knowing her first hand…” -- Donovan to Aislinn
However, it doesn’t go as she wanted. She finds herself set on a course of living in a vampire world and all of its excess. What will this mean for her and Donovan? Not your average love story for sure…
The most gripping thing in this story, for me, was the author’s vivid use of words to create the emotion and detail. She certainly proves that the build up can be just as satisfying as the climax. The way she shows the relationship between Aislinn and Donovan, not rushing anything but just building the suspense. And then when thrown into the erotic driven vampire world, you will be fanning yourself! I did enjoy the historical aspect of the vampire world. It was reminiscent of Anne Rice’s, “Interview with the Vampire,” for me. Very steamy!
“What be the matter with you?” she demands viciously. “Why do you not just feis with me? We could both be immersed in gratifying our unshakable needs right now, rather than inane chitchat!” Her voice seethes with her lust, yet still it is accompanied with fury.
I’m always hesitant to recommend historical time pieces, I know not everyone can handle the language, settings and the time you need to devote to absorbing it. But, if you do love a challenge and enjoy this type of genre, I would recommend Cailin. It does move slow in some places, but I think the author was using her time to build the setting and emotion. I also questioned a few references, and if it would have been feasible for the early 1700’s. I give this story a very strong 3 stars. It was a good read, but it did take some time to read and digest. The erotic tone mixed with the vampire setting was a good read.
I received an ARC copy of this book to review for SMIBookClub.com
http://www.smibookclub.com/
The story is set in the early 1700’s Ireland. The book is true to the language used in that time era and even mixes in some of the native language. I do enjoy historical romance, but this was the first time I had read a historical romance PARANORMAL. I was intrigued to say the least! And Cailin didn’t disappoint.
Aislinn is an average teenager who takes care of her sheep and plays her fiddle. And, unfortunately, she is not the apple of her father’s eye. She is constantly belittled by him and her mother doesn’t do much for her defense either. Aislinn has no desire for the expected role of a woman in her era, she doesn’t desire marriage or family. You knew early on in the story that Aislinn was something special. She has fiery red hair, and on top of that is left-handed. In those days, that was not a good thing!
But when a silly love spell cast by her cousin gives her dreams of an unknown beautiful stranger, it awakens something new in her. She is changed and is finding more about who she wants to really be. Finally, she meets her handsome stranger, Donovan, and their story is breathtaking.
“Honestly, Aislinn, perhaps I knew we were destined fer each other the way you say you knew. Never did I cease thinking of you, always kept me eyes alert every time we went back to town, hoping to glimpse you again. And still years later, knowing you would be older, I was anxious to see how you’d matured, if I were to see you again. Always did I wonder about the woman you would come to be. And now I have the pleasure of knowing her first hand…” -- Donovan to Aislinn
However, it doesn’t go as she wanted. She finds herself set on a course of living in a vampire world and all of its excess. What will this mean for her and Donovan? Not your average love story for sure…
The most gripping thing in this story, for me, was the author’s vivid use of words to create the emotion and detail. She certainly proves that the build up can be just as satisfying as the climax. The way she shows the relationship between Aislinn and Donovan, not rushing anything but just building the suspense. And then when thrown into the erotic driven vampire world, you will be fanning yourself! I did enjoy the historical aspect of the vampire world. It was reminiscent of Anne Rice’s, “Interview with the Vampire,” for me. Very steamy!
“What be the matter with you?” she demands viciously. “Why do you not just feis with me? We could both be immersed in gratifying our unshakable needs right now, rather than inane chitchat!” Her voice seethes with her lust, yet still it is accompanied with fury.
I’m always hesitant to recommend historical time pieces, I know not everyone can handle the language, settings and the time you need to devote to absorbing it. But, if you do love a challenge and enjoy this type of genre, I would recommend Cailin. It does move slow in some places, but I think the author was using her time to build the setting and emotion. I also questioned a few references, and if it would have been feasible for the early 1700’s. I give this story a very strong 3 stars. It was a good read, but it did take some time to read and digest. The erotic tone mixed with the vampire setting was a good read.
I received an ARC copy of this book to review for SMIBookClub.com
http://www.smibookclub.com/
June 16, 2013
This is a very introspective book. Considering that Aislinn is recounting how she came to be in the rather precarious predicament the monk man finds her in, this isn't surprising. There's a lot of internal dialogue that effectively shows the world from Aislinn's perspective. That said, having read Donovan's Struggle prior to reading this book, most of the happenings weren't new to me. They were simply shown from Aislinn's point of view as opposed to Donovan's.
Now, it was interesting seeing what was going through Aislinn's head. She's a girl who knew what she wanted when she saw him and she was willing to tell him, flat-out, that she didn't want to wait. Not that it ended up working out the way she was expecting it to, seeing as Donovan's a chivalrous guy who wants to wait to consummate things until the wedding.
Which, in turn, didn't end up working out too well for poor Aislinn. Who knew her virginity would be such a hot commodity? The vampire who made her, that's who!
Aislinn and Donovan's love is one of those epic, star-crossed loves that will span lifetimes. Which made some of the events at the end of this book rather surprising. I expect that things will get straightened out eventually. Provided, that is, that Aislinn holds onto her faith that everything will work out in the end. And provided she keeps a tight hold on that pesky virginity of hers.
Considering what a carnal creature she's turning out to be, that might be harder than you'd think.
Book 2, let's see what you'll bring.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
Now, it was interesting seeing what was going through Aislinn's head. She's a girl who knew what she wanted when she saw him and she was willing to tell him, flat-out, that she didn't want to wait. Not that it ended up working out the way she was expecting it to, seeing as Donovan's a chivalrous guy who wants to wait to consummate things until the wedding.
Which, in turn, didn't end up working out too well for poor Aislinn. Who knew her virginity would be such a hot commodity? The vampire who made her, that's who!
Aislinn and Donovan's love is one of those epic, star-crossed loves that will span lifetimes. Which made some of the events at the end of this book rather surprising. I expect that things will get straightened out eventually. Provided, that is, that Aislinn holds onto her faith that everything will work out in the end. And provided she keeps a tight hold on that pesky virginity of hers.
Considering what a carnal creature she's turning out to be, that might be harder than you'd think.
Book 2, let's see what you'll bring.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
April 27, 2013
Cailin is a very charming and easy flowing story. The great descriptions and very in depth characters were fascinating and fun to read. The story is a longer one, but throughout the pages I got to know Cailin's history and life in a very intimate way. Feeling very outcast by her family, she embarks on a journey of discovery that leads her unknowingly down a dark path. Her dreams haunt her and when one seems to come to life in the form of a very charming and handsome vampire - her life takes a very dramatic turn.
The relationship between Cailin and Donovan seem fated by the stars, but something felt a bit off at times in their interactions with each other that I couldn't quite put my finger on specifically. I think some of their dialog seemed a bit too formal, but that may have been the custom and intent.
One of the best things about the story, but something that does take a bit to get used to, is the writing style. The entire book is written in a Celtic dialect that takes a little while to get used to reading. Once you get into the rhythm of the writing it flows very beautifully. I can't imagine how much work it had to have taken to write the entire story that way, and it was fun to read something written in a style I had never read before.
There is a glossary included at the beginning of the book that covers the various terms that are used throughout the story, and I would recommend book marking it for when you come across the words for the first time.
The relationship between Cailin and Donovan seem fated by the stars, but something felt a bit off at times in their interactions with each other that I couldn't quite put my finger on specifically. I think some of their dialog seemed a bit too formal, but that may have been the custom and intent.
One of the best things about the story, but something that does take a bit to get used to, is the writing style. The entire book is written in a Celtic dialect that takes a little while to get used to reading. Once you get into the rhythm of the writing it flows very beautifully. I can't imagine how much work it had to have taken to write the entire story that way, and it was fun to read something written in a style I had never read before.
There is a glossary included at the beginning of the book that covers the various terms that are used throughout the story, and I would recommend book marking it for when you come across the words for the first time.
April 26, 2013
Rosalind Scarlett has a skillful way of bringing the reader into the 17th Century. It is an intriguing historical paranormal romance that takes place in Ireland. It is a coming of age story with a little extra.
The main character, Aislinn, is the generic free-spirited teenager who does not seem to fit in. Aislinn always felt she was meant for more, with her re hair and left-handedness, she is an outcast not wanted what is excepted of women if her time. She does not have an interest in marriage or a family which adds to her fathers belittlement.
After a love spell gives her dreams that awake something primal in her, she meets the handsome stranger of her dreams. The romance between Aislinn and Donovan really sweeps the reader along in anticipation of what is to come. Aislinn struggles with her love and the darker side of her sexuality. This proves a good climax but the ending falls a little flat.
The reader will be easily drawn in with the beautiful language that sets the stage and the building suspense of not just the relationship between the two main characters but also the erotic driven vampire world that is trust upon Aislinn. The book is an interesting read and Scarlett is off to a good start.
-Kaitlen
Page317.com
The main character, Aislinn, is the generic free-spirited teenager who does not seem to fit in. Aislinn always felt she was meant for more, with her re hair and left-handedness, she is an outcast not wanted what is excepted of women if her time. She does not have an interest in marriage or a family which adds to her fathers belittlement.
After a love spell gives her dreams that awake something primal in her, she meets the handsome stranger of her dreams. The romance between Aislinn and Donovan really sweeps the reader along in anticipation of what is to come. Aislinn struggles with her love and the darker side of her sexuality. This proves a good climax but the ending falls a little flat.
The reader will be easily drawn in with the beautiful language that sets the stage and the building suspense of not just the relationship between the two main characters but also the erotic driven vampire world that is trust upon Aislinn. The book is an interesting read and Scarlett is off to a good start.
-Kaitlen
Page317.com
March 23, 2013
This was a nice read. I really enjoyed how the author kept the Irish accent during the whole book and has a foreign language glossary at the beginning for some of the the words. The book has an interesting story plot and is pretty descriptive, making it easy to imagine the characters and places in your head. It was a bit slow moving for me,but other than that I enjoyed this book. Cailin is a good and interesting read. It's a book about vampires, love, a young girl trying to figure out who/what she is, and fate.
April 6, 2013
Review coming soon!
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