The Smith

by Marine St. Jean

For eight years, Ama has been on the run and out of reach from the people who destroyed her life. Staying detached and moving quickly is all you can expect as a merchant-class woman with unnatural passions, even in the neglected areas of Gascony in the 800's.

But now a village that needs her skills, and more importantly, a woman who wants her heart, is trying to break through those walls. If they do, Ama is convinced disaster will follow. And if she learns the whole truth, Ama will lose her as well.

Lesbian romance
18+

Genres: Historical

330 pages, Paperback

Published February 14, 2025

Reviews

[Marine St. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Note: I have to review it here because Fable won't let me import the book without one, despite having a proper ISBN (maybe it's a Canadian ISBN thing, idk)

Anyway, I loved (and cried over) these characters and I hope you do too. (Minus the crying, unless that's your thing.) Thanks to my wife, cat and friends and everyone in the lesbian and queer writing community!

[Frances · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book very much, it has Butch/ femme pairing and its interracial. The book was well written and I found the history bits vey enjoyable. I also love a good found family book.

[Emé Stölting · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the world building and the spice was poetic

[Jennabeebs79 · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Smith blends historical romance with touches of fantasy, creating a truly captivating story. The richly developed world and glimpses into the past lay a strong foundation for a cast of genuinely charming characters. Ama’s guarded nature contrasts beautifully with Jen’s warmth, while Karlson brings a refreshing dose of youthful joy and hope that lightens some of the story’s more serious moments.

Sierra Modrake delivers an outstanding narration, perfectly capturing the tone of the book and effortlessly bringing the characters to life. Her performance especially shines when conveying their humor and sarcasm, adding an extra layer of charm to the story.

If you're into historical romance with a twist of fantasy, The Smith is definitely worth your time. Between the compelling characters and Sierra Modrake’s spot-on narration, it’s an engaging and enjoyable experience from start to finish.

[Nina Fairweather · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite reads in months when it was released. It's well-researched, well-written, empathic, sexy in that gentle-new-lover way when it needs to be, and the MC's horse low-key gets us through several of the rougher scenes. Mind the CWs, pour yourself a Chartreuse or Pastis, and settle in for scrappy tale that is very much worth your time.

[Gayle Wulk]

Really good read

Gave a 4 only because the shifts in the timeline often disrupted the central narrative. I look forward to her next book.

[Aud Connelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

There was a scene around the 80% mark that brought actual tears to my eyes which is simply something that doesn't happen to me when I read wtf