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Divine Prey
For two-hundred-thousand years the twelve Gods have been trying to outmanoeuvre each other in the ultimate war for supremacy, each God gambling on and influencing events toward their own desired outcome.
With each win or loss another God is forced from the competition, though they still retain their influence and power until the final winner is decided.
The stakes are high. The prize: the universe itself.
Only two Gods remain in the contest; the God of War and the Goddess of Healing.
And now a young princess is their focus...
Spoiled and entitled, Princess Caroline duFandelyon soon discovers it's unwise to draw a God's attention, especially a God who wants you dead because their opponent has marked you for their own purposes.
It's only after assassins attack Caroline and she's nearly killed by a werewolf that she learns of a prophecy predicting her rise to power.
Her Gods-granted destiny comes with a price however - she cannot ascend the throne unless her father and siblings are dead, a price she's unwilling to pay.
As the war between Gods escalates, to survive she is forced to rely on the trust she places in her friends, and the curse that's slowly destroying her humanity.
To save herself and everyone she cares about, she will have to outwit her family, her enemies and even the Gods.
With each win or loss another God is forced from the competition, though they still retain their influence and power until the final winner is decided.
The stakes are high. The prize: the universe itself.
Only two Gods remain in the contest; the God of War and the Goddess of Healing.
And now a young princess is their focus...
Spoiled and entitled, Princess Caroline duFandelyon soon discovers it's unwise to draw a God's attention, especially a God who wants you dead because their opponent has marked you for their own purposes.
It's only after assassins attack Caroline and she's nearly killed by a werewolf that she learns of a prophecy predicting her rise to power.
Her Gods-granted destiny comes with a price however - she cannot ascend the throne unless her father and siblings are dead, a price she's unwilling to pay.
As the war between Gods escalates, to survive she is forced to rely on the trust she places in her friends, and the curse that's slowly destroying her humanity.
To save herself and everyone she cares about, she will have to outwit her family, her enemies and even the Gods.
- GenresFantasy
408 pages, Paperback
First published May 4, 2018
About the author
Chris Andrews
20 books88 followersChris Andrews embarked on his writing career while under the blissful ignorance of youth, when he thought writing a successful book was as simple as reading one.
His first novel, Divine Prey, was accepted by an agent and publisher, but true to Murphy's Law the publisher folded and the agent left the business.
Chris has since learned a lot about self-publishing.
His novels have been shortlisted in both the QWC/Hachette and Varuna/HarperCollins Manuscript Development Programs.
His first novel, Divine Prey, was accepted by an agent and publisher, but true to Murphy's Law the publisher folded and the agent left the business.
Chris has since learned a lot about self-publishing.
His novels have been shortlisted in both the QWC/Hachette and Varuna/HarperCollins Manuscript Development Programs.
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June 3, 2018
I stepped way out of my comfort zone to read this debut novel by Chris Andrews. Fantasy novels just aren’t my go-to reading preference; however, I found myself getting interested in this epic tale about a princess who is being hunted down by the faspane. The story takes a definite turn for the worse when Princes Caroline is attacked by a werewolf. Healing stones come into play, but can she be saved?
Although not my favorite genre, Divine Prey is well-written and well-paced. The descriptions are vivid and Mr. Andrews shows how adept he is in weaving body language into the plot. Even if you aren’t a fan of the fantasy genre, you might want to give this book a chance. If you are a connoisseur of fantasy books, you’ll definitely want to read this one. It is Book One in Mr. Andrews’ Noramgaell Saga, so you’ll want to get in on the beginning of this intriguing story.
Although not my favorite genre, Divine Prey is well-written and well-paced. The descriptions are vivid and Mr. Andrews shows how adept he is in weaving body language into the plot. Even if you aren’t a fan of the fantasy genre, you might want to give this book a chance. If you are a connoisseur of fantasy books, you’ll definitely want to read this one. It is Book One in Mr. Andrews’ Noramgaell Saga, so you’ll want to get in on the beginning of this intriguing story.
August 17, 2020
I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
I did not expect this to be my cup of tea as normally any book with Gods in is an automatic no no with me.
This really surprised me as I got sucked into the story.
The characters were fascinating and the story really rolled along at a great pace.
If you like Fantasy this will be worth a read.
I did not expect this to be my cup of tea as normally any book with Gods in is an automatic no no with me.
This really surprised me as I got sucked into the story.
The characters were fascinating and the story really rolled along at a great pace.
If you like Fantasy this will be worth a read.
October 8, 2018
Review of Divine Prey authored by Chris Andrews
By Dawn Meredith
Lush world building, interspecies romance and a fast paced, perilous adventure. Divine Prey certainly kept me turning the pages with its story of Caroline, princess turned werewolf turned champion of a goddess. She never does as she is told. I like her!
Andrews has deftly created a world of subtle magic, which expands as the plot progresses, adding depth to our understanding of its unique history and mythology, maintaining interest. The deeper you go into the story the more intricate the silver strands of plot become.
The story begins with Princess Caroline, hidden in a nunnery to bear her illegitimate child. But the gods have other plans for her. Relying on pure instinct she refuses to answer the call to servitude of Marnier Du Shae the goddess of healing. Attacked by a werewolf Caroline is transformed into a creature she herself genuinely fears. The evil within. But her burdens and responsibilities are doubled as she develops magical powers, something she has been taught all her life to despise. Grief for her child taints every day, presenting another layer of challenge for her.
Caroline is a well-rounded character who has the grace and strength to tackle what her new adventurous life throws at her. But she is a stubborn girl, with fierce loyalties. She’s not afraid to challenge the divine will of the gods who seek to control her fate for their own desires.
Elias, her soulmate, is just as confused about his reaction to Caroline as she is about him. Their destinies are obviously entwined somehow but no answers are forthcoming in this volume, much to my frustration! It’s a tantalizing taster really, to the series. We can only hope that what we want for these two will happen, but there is the distinct possibility it will be twisted into something unexpected.
Caroline’s loyal companion Kirsty is too good to be true most of the time. A young, seemingly innocent girl, she is brave and self-sacrificing to the point of idiocy. She has no guile. No malice. No jealousy. Seems to me the girl needs a temper tantrum to set things straight!
Family love and loyalty is explored only briefly at the end. It feels like there’s a lot more to discover there, hopefully in book two!
The ‘grand scheme’ trope is saved from becoming tedious by plausible developments and snippets which help us make sense of what we think we know, but also stirs up further questions. It’s as if the author is smiling wryly to himself as we blunder about in his story trying to keep up. It takes skill to keep the plates spinning in a created world that could easily have become too confusing, but Andrews keeps us along for the ride with clever touches of backstory, woven seamlessly into the narrative.
Divine Prey is a great read. I enjoyed it immensely. There’s a richness here that invites me into the next volume. Soon, I hope.
By Dawn Meredith
Lush world building, interspecies romance and a fast paced, perilous adventure. Divine Prey certainly kept me turning the pages with its story of Caroline, princess turned werewolf turned champion of a goddess. She never does as she is told. I like her!
Andrews has deftly created a world of subtle magic, which expands as the plot progresses, adding depth to our understanding of its unique history and mythology, maintaining interest. The deeper you go into the story the more intricate the silver strands of plot become.
The story begins with Princess Caroline, hidden in a nunnery to bear her illegitimate child. But the gods have other plans for her. Relying on pure instinct she refuses to answer the call to servitude of Marnier Du Shae the goddess of healing. Attacked by a werewolf Caroline is transformed into a creature she herself genuinely fears. The evil within. But her burdens and responsibilities are doubled as she develops magical powers, something she has been taught all her life to despise. Grief for her child taints every day, presenting another layer of challenge for her.
Caroline is a well-rounded character who has the grace and strength to tackle what her new adventurous life throws at her. But she is a stubborn girl, with fierce loyalties. She’s not afraid to challenge the divine will of the gods who seek to control her fate for their own desires.
Elias, her soulmate, is just as confused about his reaction to Caroline as she is about him. Their destinies are obviously entwined somehow but no answers are forthcoming in this volume, much to my frustration! It’s a tantalizing taster really, to the series. We can only hope that what we want for these two will happen, but there is the distinct possibility it will be twisted into something unexpected.
Caroline’s loyal companion Kirsty is too good to be true most of the time. A young, seemingly innocent girl, she is brave and self-sacrificing to the point of idiocy. She has no guile. No malice. No jealousy. Seems to me the girl needs a temper tantrum to set things straight!
Family love and loyalty is explored only briefly at the end. It feels like there’s a lot more to discover there, hopefully in book two!
The ‘grand scheme’ trope is saved from becoming tedious by plausible developments and snippets which help us make sense of what we think we know, but also stirs up further questions. It’s as if the author is smiling wryly to himself as we blunder about in his story trying to keep up. It takes skill to keep the plates spinning in a created world that could easily have become too confusing, but Andrews keeps us along for the ride with clever touches of backstory, woven seamlessly into the narrative.
Divine Prey is a great read. I enjoyed it immensely. There’s a richness here that invites me into the next volume. Soon, I hope.
May 20, 2018
Chris Andrews is to fantasy what Matthew Reilly is to thrillers. His characters leap from crisis to crisis with ever more imagination. Throw in a war between the gods, a murdered unicorn, pet dragons, giants, snake people, plus good and evil elves and magicians, and there is a cast worthy of Tolkien. The heroine, a werewolf princess, fights to defy the gods and the destiny they have created for her over millennia. With an odd assortment of companions, she must find her inner strength and overcome her disbelief of magic in order to discover what she really wants in life. A complex roller-coaster adventure that keeps the pages turning. I eagerly await the next in the saga.
June 8, 2018
When Princess Caroline leaves the abbey that has hidden her away during her ‘illness’, she thinks her troubles are over. But a blessing and a curse – both unwanted – and orchestrated from different sides – along with being thrust into the deadly penultimate play in a godly game of chess, makes the journey home incredibly dangerous. For Caroline, the danger comes in the form of those hunting her, acting on the will of a rival god. For her friends and family, there is as much danger from Caroline and her curse as there is from her enemies.
In the end, Caroline must choose between her own safety and theirs; to maintain control over her life, or submit to the whims of the gods and leave them suffering, but alive.
The debut novel from Chris Andrews is something of a fantastic adventure, with a touch of romance (just a touch) and a ton of original world building. Because of this, it can be a bit overwhelming at the start, as it builds the political, cultural, and magical settings. But once it gets going, there is plenty of actions, maiming, and bolts to various body parts. The characters are likeable and vibe well off each other (Dobbin is the stand out for me), and the journey of Caroline towards adulthood and responsibility reaches towards a YA audience, though written in a way that would still be more than suitable for most ages. Ultimately, the story reads very much as a beginning, and I look forward to this becoming a true saga with many more novels to follow.
In the end, Caroline must choose between her own safety and theirs; to maintain control over her life, or submit to the whims of the gods and leave them suffering, but alive.
The debut novel from Chris Andrews is something of a fantastic adventure, with a touch of romance (just a touch) and a ton of original world building. Because of this, it can be a bit overwhelming at the start, as it builds the political, cultural, and magical settings. But once it gets going, there is plenty of actions, maiming, and bolts to various body parts. The characters are likeable and vibe well off each other (Dobbin is the stand out for me), and the journey of Caroline towards adulthood and responsibility reaches towards a YA audience, though written in a way that would still be more than suitable for most ages. Ultimately, the story reads very much as a beginning, and I look forward to this becoming a true saga with many more novels to follow.
December 4, 2018
I just finished reading "Divine Prey" by Chris Andrews. I really enjoyed that the book moved along nicely and didn't get bogged down in minutiae. The main heroine, Caroline, is a princess turned werewolf and champion to a goddess embroiled in an age old conflict between the gods. I really enjoyed several of the twists the story takes. The central characters; Kirsty, Elias, Dobbin and Allyn are all well fleshed out and come alive in the narrative. Furthermore, the friendly banter and insults slung between two of the characters made me look forward to what comes next between them. I definitely enjoyed the book and look forward to the upcoming sequels. I can definitely recommend it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 3, 2019
Fun high fantasy adventure with some unexpected turns and surprisingly grueling stakes - heroine-princess Caroline goes through a lot (and dishes it out too). The story moves from one desperate threat to the next with abandon, not slowing down to count the bodies. I look forward to the next installment.
June 7, 2018
Divine Prey is a classic fantasy novel with kings and queens, giants and elves, werewolves and dragons and a war between the gods. There is plenty of magic as well as sword fights, axe fights and archery. In short it has all the elements of a good story.
Although the story rumbled along at a nice clip there were some aspects that I thought should have been better explained. Why were the gods fighting with each other and more to the point why was the goddess of healing fighting with the paladin of war? What was the purpose of having Caroline have a baby when it played no purpose in the story. Why was she chosen as a champion when she clearly didn’t want the role and she wanted to die at every turn. The gods were happy to replace her anyway. I also could not work out what the entire journey to Fandelyon castle was about. They knew that taking Caroline there was putting the royal family at risk and from the moment they arrived, they needed to leave. They did not even need to obtain anything to further the quest so why go there in the first place. There was also the aspect that the faspane had to kill themselves or forfeit the right to reincarnate. I couldn’t understand this nor their so-called honour which seemed to hinder their purpose of killing the champion.
As for the characters, both Kimbriel and Sellendria failed to get enough page time to be understandable. We knew they were royalty with magic, but their role in the story and world seemed unclear. Given their power, why wouldn’t the gods choose them as champions rather than Caroline and the other one, who we barely got to meet? I also had difficulty liking the other characters. The two elves had magic but they never used it in a clever or helpful way. The giant was likable but I couldn’t understand why he would risk his life to help Caroline when she hadn’t even committed to the fight. Kristy seemed to be a dead weight who did not contribute much. Caroline, being a werewolf, was difficult to like and then despicable when she slaughtered an entire village for petty revenge. It wasn’t as if her actions even removed the faspane threat so what was the point of the carnage.
The epilogue was difficult to understand and seemed to imply the story would not be picking up where we left off at the end of this one. This left me feeling unsatisfied with the ending and wondering why I’d bothered to invest in the characters. Overall, a disappointing read when the author had clear spent a great deal of time building a world which includes magical immortal characters.
Although the story rumbled along at a nice clip there were some aspects that I thought should have been better explained. Why were the gods fighting with each other and more to the point why was the goddess of healing fighting with the paladin of war? What was the purpose of having Caroline have a baby when it played no purpose in the story. Why was she chosen as a champion when she clearly didn’t want the role and she wanted to die at every turn. The gods were happy to replace her anyway. I also could not work out what the entire journey to Fandelyon castle was about. They knew that taking Caroline there was putting the royal family at risk and from the moment they arrived, they needed to leave. They did not even need to obtain anything to further the quest so why go there in the first place. There was also the aspect that the faspane had to kill themselves or forfeit the right to reincarnate. I couldn’t understand this nor their so-called honour which seemed to hinder their purpose of killing the champion.
As for the characters, both Kimbriel and Sellendria failed to get enough page time to be understandable. We knew they were royalty with magic, but their role in the story and world seemed unclear. Given their power, why wouldn’t the gods choose them as champions rather than Caroline and the other one, who we barely got to meet? I also had difficulty liking the other characters. The two elves had magic but they never used it in a clever or helpful way. The giant was likable but I couldn’t understand why he would risk his life to help Caroline when she hadn’t even committed to the fight. Kristy seemed to be a dead weight who did not contribute much. Caroline, being a werewolf, was difficult to like and then despicable when she slaughtered an entire village for petty revenge. It wasn’t as if her actions even removed the faspane threat so what was the point of the carnage.
The epilogue was difficult to understand and seemed to imply the story would not be picking up where we left off at the end of this one. This left me feeling unsatisfied with the ending and wondering why I’d bothered to invest in the characters. Overall, a disappointing read when the author had clear spent a great deal of time building a world which includes magical immortal characters.
September 20, 2023
I had the pleasure of meeting Chris at Oz Comic Con Canberra and doing a book swap with him. I chose the start of his epic fantasy series, the Noramgaell saga, called Divine Prey and it was exactly as advertised.
Following Princess Caroline as she attempts to return home, you will be taken on an epic journey as she struggles to come to terms with the destiny Marnia du Shae - the Goddess of Healing - has in store for her. Chased by Faspane and cursed by a werewolf along the way, she must accept the help of her friends if she is to survive and make it home to her kingdom where she will hopefully be safe under the protection of her father, the king. But a millennia of machinations by the gods are not so simple to undo, as Caroline will discover, the hard way if necessary.
This story has it all: adventure, mystery, hardship, hope and the love of found family. Chris Andrews has done an excellent job of bringing his world alive, creating relatable and yet also mystical characters to fill his world. Although he has familiar tropes like found family, he subverts expectations at every turn, keeping the story fresh and moving at a comfortable pace, leaving the reader wanting more.
Following Princess Caroline as she attempts to return home, you will be taken on an epic journey as she struggles to come to terms with the destiny Marnia du Shae - the Goddess of Healing - has in store for her. Chased by Faspane and cursed by a werewolf along the way, she must accept the help of her friends if she is to survive and make it home to her kingdom where she will hopefully be safe under the protection of her father, the king. But a millennia of machinations by the gods are not so simple to undo, as Caroline will discover, the hard way if necessary.
This story has it all: adventure, mystery, hardship, hope and the love of found family. Chris Andrews has done an excellent job of bringing his world alive, creating relatable and yet also mystical characters to fill his world. Although he has familiar tropes like found family, he subverts expectations at every turn, keeping the story fresh and moving at a comfortable pace, leaving the reader wanting more.
March 29, 2019
Divine Prey, a debut fantasy novel by Chris Andrews, is set up to become a thrilling and intriguing saga. The characters are well written and incredibly alive while our main character Princess Caroline is wonderfully flawed on her journey to self-discovery. There are a lot of little tidbits in the story that seems to not be linked to anything else, but that point to future twists/revelations further on in the saga. If you are a fan of epic fantasy, get in on this now. The world that Andrews has created is wonderfully rich and seriously addictive. I only hope Andrews is a prolific (and fast!) writer so we can get to the next book!
January 5, 2020
**** SPOILER ALERT ****
"Divine Prey: Prophecy Of Power" the inaugural volume in the Noramgaell Saga.
Andrews does a fantastic job of world building and character development.
This tale is full of twists and turns, lightness and darkness as we follow Princess Caroline as she tries to get home.
As well as the aftermath when she does get home.
I look forward to the next volume in this saga and I recommend this roller coaster of a book.
In the interest of transparency: I was given a review copy of this book and I am voluntarily sharing this review.
It is my own honest opinion.
"Divine Prey: Prophecy Of Power" the inaugural volume in the Noramgaell Saga.
Andrews does a fantastic job of world building and character development.
This tale is full of twists and turns, lightness and darkness as we follow Princess Caroline as she tries to get home.
As well as the aftermath when she does get home.
I look forward to the next volume in this saga and I recommend this roller coaster of a book.
In the interest of transparency: I was given a review copy of this book and I am voluntarily sharing this review.
It is my own honest opinion.
November 11, 2018
Chris Andrews crafts an interesting story in Divine Prey. This is my first journey into this series, and my first introduction to this author, but I found a main character I could root for and an intriguing world of adventure.
May 20, 2018
It's my book, so you'd think I'd like it. ;-)
July 24, 2018
Divine Prey by Chris Andrews is a fantasy of epic proportions, entwining mortals and immortals alike. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, a diverse cast of characters are forced together not only to survive, but to fulfill the will of the Higher Realms. Combining both traditional and original fantasy elements, Divine Prey is a well-written story that gets darker at every turn, while still clinging to a ray of hope. I look forward to future installments.
May 6, 2024
This was a great entry in the Veil of Gods world, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed in the genre. The overall story worked and I loved the fantasy element to it. The characters were everything that I was looking for and thought the concept was great. I enjoyed the way Chris Andrews wrote this and can't wait for more.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 4, 2018
I usually read sci-fi, not fantasy, but I loved this one.
The magic of the world was beautifully drawn and the culture and landscape were sophisticated and believable.
Caroline's journey was really intriguing. Two of the side characters drew me in too, particularly Kirsty. I won't say too much but it's heartbreaking.
I loved reading about a female werewolf. No women with pretty powers and dainty curses here - thank goodness we're beyond princesses that need rescuing.
The magic of the world was beautifully drawn and the culture and landscape were sophisticated and believable.
Caroline's journey was really intriguing. Two of the side characters drew me in too, particularly Kirsty. I won't say too much but it's heartbreaking.
I loved reading about a female werewolf. No women with pretty powers and dainty curses here - thank goodness we're beyond princesses that need rescuing.
December 2, 2019
The characters seem quite grounded and their tale portrayed in a manner slightly dark. This goes well with the words carefully chosen that one seems to see a dark filter edited into their minds eye as they imagine the scenes. This book all round gets a four and a half stars from me.
Entertaining, deep, and otherworldly.
Entertaining, deep, and otherworldly.
February 13, 2019
Received an arc from netgalley. Loved this first in a great series. Definitely recommend it!
April 9, 2019
I'm giving this novel 3 stars because I thought some parts of it were very well-done, but there were some parts that I found lacking. The worldbuilding was very good, richly imagined and detailed, with a new take on a type of elves, here called Izzen and Faspane, with some unrevealed historical event that put them at odds over immortality. I liked how the typical dwarven traits are flipped and put on a race that are very tall and large. On the other hand, the magic system was confusing and inconsistent, as well as poorly explained. Two of the main characters have magic but it hardly does them any good, and they hardly use it. Werewolves are around, but where they came from or how many there are is left unexplained. Since the main characters turns into a werewolf, it could have used more explanation. Other creatures make random appearances with little explanation, such as a race of snake people who eat travelers, and some kind of ultra-powerful, possibly time-traveling women who are maybe from another dimension? It' confusing and not elaborated on.
I do think the writing style itself was good. Well-developed and interesting. I enjoyed reading it which is probably the main reason why I finished the book. I kept feeling like there would be more to it, and waiting for the more to come. I was interested enough in the plot to think about the book during the day when I wasn't reading. That's a good thing.
I actually like the character development for the most part, although the plot didn't do them any favors. Caroline, our MC, was kind of flat. Her motivations were confusing and her desires were constantly changing. She had hardly any background story and as soon as the story started she was radically changed by magic, gods, and a werewolf. I don't think we ever got o know her. Kristy was a sweet, pliable, nobody with nothing going for her. She seemed to exist mostly as motivation for Caroline to not die. She was fine, but not interesting and we didn't find out anything else about her. The other three MCs were somewhat bland, with unexplained motives and unexplored backgrounds. Their emotions were mostly missing, except when very obvious. I wanted more subtlety and depth for them.
The plot was somewhat rambling. There was a lack of urgency, mostly from the confusing nature of the quest. Some of the characters were on their way to do something else when they got caught up in trying to get Caroline home safe. But why was she trying to get home after everything that happened? No real reason, it's just home and she wanted to go there. The trip home took the whole book and was basically the entire point. I think that should have been the first few chapters and the real story would come after. I kept waiting for the real plot to begin, and I was disappointed that getting home was the whole thing.
Overall, I liked it while I was reading it, but on reflection I'm disappointed. I'm not sure about the next book in the series, since the epilogue made it seem like we'd be getting a whole new cast of characters. If so, that would be even More disappointing, since nothing really happened in this book.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I do think the writing style itself was good. Well-developed and interesting. I enjoyed reading it which is probably the main reason why I finished the book. I kept feeling like there would be more to it, and waiting for the more to come. I was interested enough in the plot to think about the book during the day when I wasn't reading. That's a good thing.
I actually like the character development for the most part, although the plot didn't do them any favors. Caroline, our MC, was kind of flat. Her motivations were confusing and her desires were constantly changing. She had hardly any background story and as soon as the story started she was radically changed by magic, gods, and a werewolf. I don't think we ever got o know her. Kristy was a sweet, pliable, nobody with nothing going for her. She seemed to exist mostly as motivation for Caroline to not die. She was fine, but not interesting and we didn't find out anything else about her. The other three MCs were somewhat bland, with unexplained motives and unexplored backgrounds. Their emotions were mostly missing, except when very obvious. I wanted more subtlety and depth for them.
The plot was somewhat rambling. There was a lack of urgency, mostly from the confusing nature of the quest. Some of the characters were on their way to do something else when they got caught up in trying to get Caroline home safe. But why was she trying to get home after everything that happened? No real reason, it's just home and she wanted to go there. The trip home took the whole book and was basically the entire point. I think that should have been the first few chapters and the real story would come after. I kept waiting for the real plot to begin, and I was disappointed that getting home was the whole thing.
Overall, I liked it while I was reading it, but on reflection I'm disappointed. I'm not sure about the next book in the series, since the epilogue made it seem like we'd be getting a whole new cast of characters. If so, that would be even More disappointing, since nothing really happened in this book.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 30, 2023
The magic of the world was beautifully drawn and the culture and landscape were sophisticated and believable.
Caroline's journey was really intriguing. Two of the side characters drew me in too, particularly Kirsty. I won't say too much but it's heartbreaking.
I loved reading about a female werewolf. No women with pretty powers and dainty curses here - thank goodness we're beyond princesses that need rescuing.
Caroline's journey was really intriguing. Two of the side characters drew me in too, particularly Kirsty. I won't say too much but it's heartbreaking.
I loved reading about a female werewolf. No women with pretty powers and dainty curses here - thank goodness we're beyond princesses that need rescuing.
February 25, 2019
This world that Chris Andrews give us is one I can see all fantasy readers enjoying. I myself enjoyed the development in the characters, they were flawed and interesting to learn more about. I will say there were time in the book I was confused as to why something was mentioned but I’m sure they will all make sense later in the series.
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