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Urchin: Prequel to The Fairytail Saga
In a time when women were considered possessions, a girl was born with the conviction that she belonged only to herself-a conviction that would cost her everything she valued in the name of progress, but elevated her to a status unequalled by any man before then or Guardian of the ocean, and mistress of the moon. A coming of age story beginning in 1044 B.C and spanning centuries- See how fifteen year old Anna L'Autienne, a french peasant and apprentice apothecary, took the vulnerabilities plaguing the women of her time and wielded them as weapons against everyone who tried to possess or suppress her. The untold story behind the mermaid myth and the origin of feminine wiles are one and the same, born in the name of vengeance but kept alive in the spirit of love and concealed under the surface of the ocean to this very day. Nothing was the same after the first siren sang.
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S.K Munt is an author and playwright from north Queensland, Australia. She mostly writes adult paranormal fantasies, but loves to take the sweetness, hope and innocence that makes YA so beguiling, and give it an adult twist. You could say that she has a 'Pan' complex as far as happy endings go.
Samantha has 4 children, and is happily married to her first love. So far she has penned thirty-two novels, and five plays. In her spare time, she can be found at rehearsals for her local theatre groups, surfing, reading or cleaning compulsively.
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See where the mermaid legend began! This coming of age story is a stand alone but written as a prequel to my trilogy, The Fairytail Saga.
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See where the mermaid legend began! This coming of age story is a stand alone but written as a prequel to my trilogy, The Fairytail Saga.
July 26, 2016
★★★★★ 5 stars
*I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review from the author. In no way does my getting the book for free influence my review.*
Wow. I finished it about an hour ago and was quite unprepared for the book hangover I acquired, so please, bear with me.
Synopsis Time!
Anna (I’m not even gonna pretend I can spell her last name) is a paesant girl living in Brittany in the, I believe, 11th century. She is merely fourteen and eventually fifteen in the beginning of the book which may make you hesitate but back then women hood came at a younger age, so it works.
She lives with her five brothers and step brother, motherless and with a drunken father away on sea voyages half the time. She is beaten and ridiculed by her family for the fact she is a woman and therefore thought weak. Though her gender may be cause to overlook, her sharp tongue and beauty catch the eye of literally every other man in the book. I’m not even kidding. At least four men have a thing for Anna, but it’s not like a bad love square or what have you. In fact, it’s written really well.
One night, a man literally stumbles into her lap, seeking her healing hands for his headache (she’s an apothecary). Upon seeing her, the man instantly becomes infatuated with her beauty and witty, if not snide, remarks. He seeks her out, proposing to her not a week later. Oh, and one more thing. He’s the prince of France, Bernard L’Court. Yep, you guessed it. Princess Anna here we come! Surprise!
Bernard and Anna go through the motions of marriage, I won’t give anything away. Then people in the town and even some jealous nobility start spreading rumors about Anna. They finally settle on one accusation-she’s a witch.
Anna is then forced to hide, but the outcome of her trial leaves her a literally changed woman. And I mean literally in the most literal way. Then, Anna goes badass on her hunt for revenge
I know that was really confusing for you and rather general, but trust me, you want the twists to be kept a surprise.
So now, my thoughts.
Frankly I wasn’t expecting much from this book. I’m sorry to say that but mermaid books make me suspicious. But boy, am I glad I was offered the chance to read it. I read it quickly (for me) and loved, loved, LOVED it.
Anna’s character development was so great, she actually changed and adapted instead of remaining the same despite what she went through. The characters were all well constructed, the plot and story written so well it felt like loads had happened but you’d only read about 10 pages.
There was an even spread of humor, action, maybe a lot more romance, and sadness (I felt for the characters. There may have been some frustrated growls and tears escaping me). Just reading what my Update Status’ were on Goodreads proves the emotional roller coaster I went through while reading this. Bravo to S.K. Munt for writing a brilliant book that makes me really badly crave for more. I suppose I must read her other books if they are even half as good as this one.
All in all, I order you to read this book. You’ll thank me later.
Happy reading!!!
*I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review from the author. In no way does my getting the book for free influence my review.*
Wow. I finished it about an hour ago and was quite unprepared for the book hangover I acquired, so please, bear with me.
Synopsis Time!
Anna (I’m not even gonna pretend I can spell her last name) is a paesant girl living in Brittany in the, I believe, 11th century. She is merely fourteen and eventually fifteen in the beginning of the book which may make you hesitate but back then women hood came at a younger age, so it works.
She lives with her five brothers and step brother, motherless and with a drunken father away on sea voyages half the time. She is beaten and ridiculed by her family for the fact she is a woman and therefore thought weak. Though her gender may be cause to overlook, her sharp tongue and beauty catch the eye of literally every other man in the book. I’m not even kidding. At least four men have a thing for Anna, but it’s not like a bad love square or what have you. In fact, it’s written really well.
One night, a man literally stumbles into her lap, seeking her healing hands for his headache (she’s an apothecary). Upon seeing her, the man instantly becomes infatuated with her beauty and witty, if not snide, remarks. He seeks her out, proposing to her not a week later. Oh, and one more thing. He’s the prince of France, Bernard L’Court. Yep, you guessed it. Princess Anna here we come! Surprise!
Bernard and Anna go through the motions of marriage, I won’t give anything away. Then people in the town and even some jealous nobility start spreading rumors about Anna. They finally settle on one accusation-she’s a witch.
Anna is then forced to hide, but the outcome of her trial leaves her a literally changed woman. And I mean literally in the most literal way. Then, Anna goes badass on her hunt for revenge
I know that was really confusing for you and rather general, but trust me, you want the twists to be kept a surprise.
So now, my thoughts.
Frankly I wasn’t expecting much from this book. I’m sorry to say that but mermaid books make me suspicious. But boy, am I glad I was offered the chance to read it. I read it quickly (for me) and loved, loved, LOVED it.
Anna’s character development was so great, she actually changed and adapted instead of remaining the same despite what she went through. The characters were all well constructed, the plot and story written so well it felt like loads had happened but you’d only read about 10 pages.
There was an even spread of humor, action, maybe a lot more romance, and sadness (I felt for the characters. There may have been some frustrated growls and tears escaping me). Just reading what my Update Status’ were on Goodreads proves the emotional roller coaster I went through while reading this. Bravo to S.K. Munt for writing a brilliant book that makes me really badly crave for more. I suppose I must read her other books if they are even half as good as this one.
All in all, I order you to read this book. You’ll thank me later.
Happy reading!!!
January 28, 2014
"Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned" The Mourning Bride (1697) by William Congreve
When the Australian author, S.K. Munt, burst on to the literary scene in the spring of 2013 with her book, The Marked Ones , she ushered in a fresh take on mermaid stories for adults. Once considered to be the stuff of children’s stories and Young Adult paranormal romances, the mermaid story suddenly became more sophisticated and well … interesting. No undersea warriors in hand-to-hand combat with monsters. No running battles between mermen and humans. No kings and … OK, there is royalty involved but it would not be a fairy tale without some royalty, would it? Aside from the royals, most of the characters were relatively ordinary merfolk, trying to make a living, trying to protect the environment and trying to hide the fact that their normal lifespans were measured in centuries. Oh and there is one other thing; the ladies have the upper hand.
The Marked Ones was followed in succession by Three Rings and Heads or Tails and S.K. Munt gained a loyal following that spanned the globe. When the last word on the last page of the third novel was written, readers assumed that Ms. Munt had finished with her saga and the characters would now live happily ever after . . . or not. Fortunately for her fans, she had more stories waiting to be told and Urchin is one of those as well as her first foray into the Young Adult genre. While much of The Fairytail Saga ’s pre-history was described or intimated in one way or another throughout the series, there were still plenty of questions that wanted answering.
Urchin starts at the very beginning of S.K.’s world and tells the tale of Anna L’Autienne, an 11th century peasant girl living in Perle Des Bois, a remote town in Brittany. Anna has not had an easy go of it. Her father is an alcoholic sea captain whose way of parenting is not to be emulated. She has 3 older brothers, one of them adopted, and three younger brothers – triplets. Anna is the lone female in her father’s house as her mother died in childbirth – perhaps escaped is the better word for it - and is as low in the family pecking order as can be. Aside from her duties as cook, maid and punching bag for her adopted brother, Anna is a practicing apothecary, dispensing herbal remedies to all and sundry. She has saved almost enough to buy a one-way passage to Italy and with a little more time she should have enough.
Unfortunately, time is not on her side. Her father arrives home from a twelve month voyage earlier than expected and though he makes a rough attempt at parenteral affection, nothing much has really changed … especially his thirst for ale. Though she is a peasant, Anna does have friends in high places – the son and daughter of the local baron – and it is the latter who sends the Prince du Sang her way in search of relief for his frequent migraines. As it so often happens in fairy tales, the Prince is instantly smitten – smitten and besotted – with Anna and wants to marry her. She harbours no such desire - having seen firsthand the woman’s lot in life – and indeed, has vowed never to marry. The Prince – on the cusp of turning 18 – sees things differently and his parents – ever eager to see to their son’s happiness – are inclined to accede to his wishes even if the Queen sees Anna as a gold-digging, social climbing guttersnipe. Anna’s less than adoring father connives to put his less than appreciated daughter in the best possible light. The king and queen are more interested in her fecundity and when her father reveals the propensity on both the paternal and maternal sides of Anna’s family to produce male children – lots and lots of males – she is looked at in a wholly different light. A deal is done and Anna is to become the future queen in in a few days’ time.
I wished I hadn’t had to take his name, but I allowed myself to take a little comfort from not being branded with my father’s name anymore. But why should I bear the name of the man who had taken responsibility for me at all?
And that is exactly what happens. Her final chance at escaping to Italy is thwarted, Anna quickly becomes Princess Anna L’Court and her handsome prince quickly claims what is his by right. Anna’s freedom, childhood and innocence are gone in less than a day. It should be mentioned that at this point in the story, her prince is really not a bad person but merely a weak and spoiled young man, rather used to getting what he wants and who is disappointed that his new wife does not instantly love him the way that he instantly loved her. Nonetheless, his blandishments continue and Princess Anna falls pregnant within the month … with twins … both of them girls. Within a year, the prince has ascended the throne and Anna has fallen pregnant once again … with a girl once again. The only positive thing that may be said for this point in time is that Anna has at long last fallen in love with her prince and they are happy together … at least for a while.
Let it never be said that the nobility loves to see someone from the bottom rungs climb to their level or even higher. Through no fault of her own, Anna has made enemies along the way; all the young ladies who wanted to have a go at the prince are now jealous young ladies and the principle that no good deed goes unpunished has entered from stage left. Her skills as a healer has led to charges of witchcraft and Princess Anna is hustled off to a remote island – without her daughters – to hide until the prince can collect the necessary evidence to disprove the charges. Although Anna’s seclusion is only intended to last a relatively few weeks, those weeks turn into months and her prince comes to visit less and less frequently. On his final visit – just before Anna is due to deliver – he attempts to drown her but Anna doesn’t drown. Something else happens.
Urchin, is told through a narrative written by Anna L’Court nearly seven centuries after the fact and buried on the same desolate island that she lived upon for the duration of her second pregnancy. Anna’s great grandchild, Ivyanne – Queen Ivyanne – has searched for this record of her great-grandmother’s beginnings in the hope of finding answers; answers to how things really began, answers to a question she must deal with in the future.
She wanted to swim, desperately-needed to feel the thump of her tail against the waves-but she had more important matters to deal with first; Silencing the only human man who knew the story.
It often falls within the reviewer’s province to advise the prospective reader as to whether they should or should not buy and read the subject of the review. It has fallen to this reviewer to do likewise but to also include a caveat. If your tastes in literature include mermaids, the middle ages, S.K. Munt’s Fairytail Saga , or wronged women on a rampage, then by all means read Urchin as soon as possible. If your literary tastes include a stonking good Young Adult paranormal romance, then this book is for you. If you are simply looking for a good read, then you should consider giving Urchin a go.
Urchin is suitable for older Young Adults, New Adults and above. Middle range and younger readers may find some of the imagery in this book to be disturbing.
As mentioned above, this reviewer’s advice comes with a caveat. Simply put, prospective readers should bear in mind that in reading Urchin , no heart will remain unmoved and that no soul will remain unstirred. Ms. Munt is an author of no mean talent and she has admirably exercised her gift of spinning stories once again. Those who follow ascendant authors will do well to take note of her as this is her fourth literary outing and S.K. has again delivered what most readers - Young Adult and older- look for in a story; A riveting and entertaining tale that both satisfies and yet leaves them wanting more. All good things must come to an end sooner or later and The Fairytail Saga is no different but things are not quite done with. The fourth installment, Stained Glass , is presently scheduled for release in April of 2014.
It is standard practice for reviewers to give some sort of rating for a particular book. The most common form is to award the book one to five stars or in the case of The Parsons’ Rant, one to five pipes. It is here that such rating systems fall short, for in the case of S.K. Munt’s Urchin , five stars are not enough and the author must content herself with what is available.
In the interest of full disclosure, the author provided an Advance Review Copy (ARC) in exchange for a fair and honest review.
December 17, 2014
Whoa! What just happened?? Lol What a story! I read "Urchin" pretty quickly, it was really hard to put down! S.K. Munt is a true storyteller and evidence of that can be found within the pages of this amazing book!
It seems that Anna has experienced the ups and downs of several lifetimes in only a few short years of her own life! So much happens to this woman, well, girl really. My heart goes out to her so many times throughout this novel, ugh! So naturally, I was pleased with how things And also very impressed at how S.K. weaved together the story of how mermaids came to be!
The only issue I had was with the errors. Not only punctuation, some grammar, etc, but also a good portion of the French used is incorrect. So whoever helped with the translation didn't know the language that well. Which is too bad, because I would have rated this a 5, if it weren't for the errors! (If you need a new French expert, S.K., call me!!)
That said, I really enjoyed this read, and would recommend it to older teenagers and adults! Anna is such an inspirational young woman and despite growing up with horrible men in her "family"(term used loosely), and having to endure other trials/idiots, she became so much more than anyone (even herself) ever dreamed she would!
It seems that Anna has experienced the ups and downs of several lifetimes in only a few short years of her own life! So much happens to this woman, well, girl really. My heart goes out to her so many times throughout this novel, ugh! So naturally, I was pleased with how things And also very impressed at how S.K. weaved together the story of how mermaids came to be!
The only issue I had was with the errors. Not only punctuation, some grammar, etc, but also a good portion of the French used is incorrect. So whoever helped with the translation didn't know the language that well. Which is too bad, because I would have rated this a 5, if it weren't for the errors! (If you need a new French expert, S.K., call me!!)
That said, I really enjoyed this read, and would recommend it to older teenagers and adults! Anna is such an inspirational young woman and despite growing up with horrible men in her "family"(term used loosely), and having to endure other trials/idiots, she became so much more than anyone (even herself) ever dreamed she would!
July 25, 2014
2.5 stars
This was an okay story, but it did drag.
Anna was a good character, and at points I did feel sorry for her. I have to say that as an ‘urchin’ marrying the prince should have been a dream come true rather than the torture that she saw it as! I mean, at least she’d be taken care of for the rest of her life!
The storyline in this dragged for me, and I wanted things to move faster! I didn’t really begin to like this story until the 80% mark, and I think I only really liked it then because of what happened to Anne and the heartbreak she was forced to endure. The rest of the story didn’t really interest me.
The end was okay, but again there was heartbreak for Anna. I felt really sorry for her with what happened to her daughters, but I was glad that the story was at its end. I don’t think I’d read another book in this series after reading this one.
5 out of 10.
This was an okay story, but it did drag.
Anna was a good character, and at points I did feel sorry for her. I have to say that as an ‘urchin’ marrying the prince should have been a dream come true rather than the torture that she saw it as! I mean, at least she’d be taken care of for the rest of her life!
The storyline in this dragged for me, and I wanted things to move faster! I didn’t really begin to like this story until the 80% mark, and I think I only really liked it then because of what happened to Anne and the heartbreak she was forced to endure. The rest of the story didn’t really interest me.
The end was okay, but again there was heartbreak for Anna. I felt really sorry for her with what happened to her daughters, but I was glad that the story was at its end. I don’t think I’d read another book in this series after reading this one.
5 out of 10.
February 4, 2014
How do you improve on perfection? Write a killer book like this one that's how! It's no secret I'm a huge fan of Munt's Fairytale saga but to be completely honest I was nervous going into this prequel. Why? Because I tend to avoid historian novels like the plague. Usually the proper mannerisms of this genre lull me off to a peaceful slumber. I once abandoned a novel from a much loved author R.L Mattherson due to its historical bore factor so imagine my surprise when I found myself riveted by Anna's every word! I was not bored for a single second and I believe it was due to Anna's unique character. She now sits proudly at the top of my favourite bad ass heroines list! Yes, she is beautiful and smart but what makes you as the reader along with the men in this book fall in love with her is her spunk. This girl is no sheep. She has her own opinions and isn't afraid to voice them in a way that bears that Munt signature witty-ness. She has her path in life all set out and she doesn't plan to veer off that path for the first spunky guy that comes along like so many others in the YA genre who forget themselves for a set of dreamy eyes. But, in the era one isn't always given a choice.
Then there is Bernard! Oh, Bernard.. I did appreciate his attempts to fight his way into my good graces. Most of his actions were done because they were either expected from him as Prince or just from the stuffy attitude of those in that century. With this in mind he almost had me at one point but I managed to battle him away in the hopes of someone more deserving of our Anna. Can you?
There was never a dull moment. I was on the edge of my seat throughout this book. On that note I feel obliged to offer a *Warning* this book will drag you thru many emotions such as elation, despair and hatred so be warned extreme vocal outbursts are many so I recommend not reading this in public as some might assume you are nuts bellowing out such words Anna's company would frown upon :)
The best part about this prequel is that it sets the stage to what is sure to be an unforgettable 4th and perhaps (although I hope not) final book in the Fairytale Saga!
I recommend this book to basically anyone who can read, young or old because although Urchin is YA it doesn't read like, totally, you know from your average teenage banter. I would even forget at times that it is a YA book and that Anna is only 16. Again this comes down to the historical aspect and an extremely talented author so never fear, young & pure minds will remain unblemished :)
An awesome read! even if you haven't read books 1,2,3 of the fairytale saga do not overlook it!
Then there is Bernard! Oh, Bernard.. I did appreciate his attempts to fight his way into my good graces. Most of his actions were done because they were either expected from him as Prince or just from the stuffy attitude of those in that century. With this in mind he almost had me at one point but I managed to battle him away in the hopes of someone more deserving of our Anna. Can you?
There was never a dull moment. I was on the edge of my seat throughout this book. On that note I feel obliged to offer a *Warning* this book will drag you thru many emotions such as elation, despair and hatred so be warned extreme vocal outbursts are many so I recommend not reading this in public as some might assume you are nuts bellowing out such words Anna's company would frown upon :)
The best part about this prequel is that it sets the stage to what is sure to be an unforgettable 4th and perhaps (although I hope not) final book in the Fairytale Saga!
I recommend this book to basically anyone who can read, young or old because although Urchin is YA it doesn't read like, totally, you know from your average teenage banter. I would even forget at times that it is a YA book and that Anna is only 16. Again this comes down to the historical aspect and an extremely talented author so never fear, young & pure minds will remain unblemished :)
An awesome read! even if you haven't read books 1,2,3 of the fairytale saga do not overlook it!
September 8, 2015
4.5 stars!
I have really enjoyed each and every book I have read by S.K. Munt and Urchin wasn't an exception, a great story! I didn't start with the Marked Ones like most other readers since Urchin came out before I had started the series and I'm really happy to have the background on the how the mermaids came about before starting.
Anna L’Autienne is an 11th century peasant girl and apothecary. She hasn't had an easy life but she makes the best of what she has and never feels sorry for herself. Her father is an alcoholic sea captain who beats her and treats her as a slave. She has 3 older brothers, one adopted, and three younger brothers who are triplets. Anna is the lone female in her father’s house as her mother died in childbirth. She has saved almost enough to buy passage on a ship to Italy and can't wait to start her new life. Fate has another plan for her though when a young man seeks her out to help with his debilitating migraines. One look at Anna and he has to have her. He finds her wit, sass and disinterest in him to be a breathe of fresh air since he's used to everyone trying to please him. He is the prince after all! Anna has vowed never to marry and is even less interested when she finds out Bernard is the prince. She has seen firsthand the woman’s lot in life and wants something different for herself.
This story is filled with drama, violence, love, mystery, revenge and second chances. It really draws you in and doesn't let go. Anna is a really strong character who doesn't trust easily or believe in love and happy endings but when her trust and love are earned, she is unwavering and gives her whole heart. I enjoyed Anna's story so much, I started the Marked Ones series right away.
I have really enjoyed each and every book I have read by S.K. Munt and Urchin wasn't an exception, a great story! I didn't start with the Marked Ones like most other readers since Urchin came out before I had started the series and I'm really happy to have the background on the how the mermaids came about before starting.
Anna L’Autienne is an 11th century peasant girl and apothecary. She hasn't had an easy life but she makes the best of what she has and never feels sorry for herself. Her father is an alcoholic sea captain who beats her and treats her as a slave. She has 3 older brothers, one adopted, and three younger brothers who are triplets. Anna is the lone female in her father’s house as her mother died in childbirth. She has saved almost enough to buy passage on a ship to Italy and can't wait to start her new life. Fate has another plan for her though when a young man seeks her out to help with his debilitating migraines. One look at Anna and he has to have her. He finds her wit, sass and disinterest in him to be a breathe of fresh air since he's used to everyone trying to please him. He is the prince after all! Anna has vowed never to marry and is even less interested when she finds out Bernard is the prince. She has seen firsthand the woman’s lot in life and wants something different for herself.
This story is filled with drama, violence, love, mystery, revenge and second chances. It really draws you in and doesn't let go. Anna is a really strong character who doesn't trust easily or believe in love and happy endings but when her trust and love are earned, she is unwavering and gives her whole heart. I enjoyed Anna's story so much, I started the Marked Ones series right away.
September 26, 2014
I finished reading this book about an hour ago. I've been taking my time to sort out all my feelings in order to write this review as eloquently as possible. I haven't succeeded. ALL THE FEELS. TOO MANY FEELINGS. I've been a fan of all the 'Fairytail Saga' novels, but I must say this is my favorite. I was completely engrossed while reading this book, there were so many twists and turns in Anna's journey and I didn't want to miss anything! I have read many novels which claim to have strong female characters. None of them can hold a candle to Anna. I could relate to her so much. Her initial distrust of others, but once she began trusting someone she did it with all her heart. And when she was burned by others, it devastated her. But she still did not give up. In the end, she had the opportunity to exact her revenge, but she still took people on those she had once loved. I wish I could keep reading about Anna. I was saddened when I got to the last page, I wish her story continues in the future!
I didn't know it was possible, but I have become an even bigger fan of Ms. Munt's.
I didn't know it was possible, but I have become an even bigger fan of Ms. Munt's.
March 4, 2015
*ARR (Advance Reader Review) - copy provided as a gift in exchange for an honest review...
This story was written brilliantly. I don't like historical novels but this was written in a way that it sucked me in and made me feel like I was there. It wasn't stuffy or boring and had the right amount of humour and reality to it to make it captivating and enticing. Funny, I'm not into mermaids either yet got sucked into the saga also. What does that tell you about the author's writing ability!
See my blog entry for the full review! http://ljsecretaddiction.blogspot.ca/2014/02/arr-urchin-by-sk-munt.html#more
This story was written brilliantly. I don't like historical novels but this was written in a way that it sucked me in and made me feel like I was there. It wasn't stuffy or boring and had the right amount of humour and reality to it to make it captivating and enticing. Funny, I'm not into mermaids either yet got sucked into the saga also. What does that tell you about the author's writing ability!
See my blog entry for the full review! http://ljsecretaddiction.blogspot.ca/2014/02/arr-urchin-by-sk-munt.html#more
May 17, 2014
I read the Fairytail Saga and I absolutely loved the books. Urchin is a prequel to those books and once I started reading it I could not put it down, as a matter of fact I stayed up all night to finish it. The story tells of how Ivyanne Courts ancestor, Anna Court, came to be a mermaid. The story is a wonderful fantasy filled with drama, violence, love, mystery and revenge....everything I want in a book. Following Anna's growth as a character was amazing. She is the perfect heroine. I highly recommend this book (also, if you have not read the Fairytail Saga those books are a must read!). S.K. Munt's imagination and story telling pulled me into another world and I became so involved that I lost myself in the story. I am looking forward to the next book in the series! THIS IS A MUST READ!
March 11, 2016
This is an epic story, compelling and well written. Anna is a young girl with a gift for healing. The story begins in 1044. I have no idea what life was like or how people spoke in that time so I don’t know how historically accurate this tale is. Anna is at the mercy of the men in her life – her father, brothers, and admirers. Her only wish is to escape, but the Prince takes a liking to her and her choices are not her own. There were numerous small errors that distracted from the story. Otherwise, this is a good tale worth reading. S.K. Munt is a talented indie writer.
September 9, 2014
A Fantasy with Historical Background
S.K. Mount has done a lot of research on this book. It is historically accurate. Her knowledge of foreign languages is also good, especially French. There is one name that isn't accurate. Jean-Michael should really be Jean-Michel. Urchin is a very well-written book and kept me interested to the end.
S.K. Mount has done a lot of research on this book. It is historically accurate. Her knowledge of foreign languages is also good, especially French. There is one name that isn't accurate. Jean-Michael should really be Jean-Michel. Urchin is a very well-written book and kept me interested to the end.
March 20, 2014
It's like u write just for me !!!! I will read anything u write ok!!! Just saying!! The detail it's like I'm there!! Amazing u r!!
October 3, 2015
I loved this book....very well written with a sense of history and completely believable characters.
Want to read
April 10, 2021I liked the origin story of the Court family. It didn't play out as I expected but definitely liked it a lot. Can't wait for the next book!
January 8, 2015
Taking you back to where it all began. I really enjoyed this book and being able to be transported back in time to read about where the whole saga started. loved it!
February 22, 2018
Interesting
Again one star off for editing, it disrupts the flow. Having read the series, I enjoyed getting the backstory, it added a depth to the other books
Again one star off for editing, it disrupts the flow. Having read the series, I enjoyed getting the backstory, it added a depth to the other books
February 6, 2017
The story was very interesting and dell developed. However, I don't read romance novels and was a bit uncomfortable with some of the scenes. As romance go, and as inexperienced a reader as I am on that genre, it was written pretty tasteful, in my opinion. But still had more romance that I could handle on a book, so therefore the 3 stars. But regardless of that, I am glad I stick through the feeling uncomfortable, to finish the book, because it was really good. I loved all the characters, and loathed the "villains" in a good way. Not sure I would read the actual Fairy tail Saga, because based on the covers, I am worried it would be too much romance for me to handle, but I do recommend this series to anyone that loves a good story with well developed characters.
December 30, 2014
This book was good. I really like the plot line, but unfortunately there were several grammatical errors in it (especially the its vs it's) which made it less enjoyable to read.
December 18, 2015
Fantastic Tail! Sorry. Great story about a young girl and her adventures.
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