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The Royal Cleaner #3
Separated
A Snowverse Novel
Finding out her wife had to marry someone else wasn't the best start to Mina's week.
Finding out her sister works for a group of Humans who want to see her wife dead meant that it was only going downhill...
With enemies on both sides, Caroline and Mina will need each other more than ever.
Too bad those enemies have other plans.
SEPARATED is the third book in the Royal Cleaner f/f urban fantasy series.
Finding out her wife had to marry someone else wasn't the best start to Mina's week.
Finding out her sister works for a group of Humans who want to see her wife dead meant that it was only going downhill...
With enemies on both sides, Caroline and Mina will need each other more than ever.
Too bad those enemies have other plans.
SEPARATED is the third book in the Royal Cleaner f/f urban fantasy series.
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First published April 24, 2018
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About the author
L.C. Mawson
100 books246 followersSome say she's an ancient creature of nightmare that was unleashed from beneath the ocean, come to devour the souls of men. Others say that she's a cosmic being from the beyond the stars that has taken corporeal form to learn our ways for some unknown end...
In truth, L.C. Mawson lives in a tower in the middle of a haunted forest, far from civilisation and is definitely not a witch who curses those who trespass upon her land. And she definitely cannot turn into a dragon that flies over cities in the dead of night and whose cries are often mistaken for an approaching storm. Where did you hear that? That's absurd...
The only contact she has with humanity is publishing books every so often, which is definitely just for fun and not part of an ancient contract with a trickster god.
In truth, L.C. Mawson lives in a tower in the middle of a haunted forest, far from civilisation and is definitely not a witch who curses those who trespass upon her land. And she definitely cannot turn into a dragon that flies over cities in the dead of night and whose cries are often mistaken for an approaching storm. Where did you hear that? That's absurd...
The only contact she has with humanity is publishing books every so often, which is definitely just for fun and not part of an ancient contract with a trickster god.
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September 5, 2018
This may have been one of my favorite books in the entire Royal Cleaners series, even though it was one of the saddest.
The fact that even in the magical world Caroline might still have to go through a marriage of convenience is upsetting, but the fact that she would have to pull Mina and Diya through all of this is even sadder. She wants to be able to be normal, marry the girl she loves, and have happy lives until they grow old together. Nevertheless, this is impossible as she has to produce a magical heir for the House that never liked or appreciated her. This is approached in the nicest way possible though, as the entire family is introduced to Caroline's "husband-to-be" and they are starting to get close before the main conflict of this story occurs.
Diya is growing as this series progresses, so we are finally getting to see a little bit of preteen Diya in this one! She is equally involved in Gregor marrying Caroline, as Caroline will still care for her as her own daughter. She is also starting to get more involved with Caroline's magical side in this story, as she is told the truth about where Caroline came from. Or, at least some of the truth about it.
There was quite a bit of character development in this story as Mina and Caroline think about having to function without each other as Caroline kept up appearances in the Demon world while Mina worked her job and took care of Diya. This will be a tough hurdle for them to jump, but with the plot twist, it might be put out for a little bit of time.
I won't spoil anything because it isn't in the Goodreads summary, but the plot twist does make up most of the story. It is action-packed, it is suspenseful, and it is even a little scary. The book even ends at a bit of a cliffhanger so I will have to read the next book in the series if I want to spoil anything important.
The plot moved smoothly yet quickly in this novel, and I loved every minute of reading it! I would recommend the entire Royal Cleaner series to those who have read the Freya Snow series already and who want to learn more about the character Lady Caroline.
I received a copy of this book and this is my voluntary review.
The fact that even in the magical world Caroline might still have to go through a marriage of convenience is upsetting, but the fact that she would have to pull Mina and Diya through all of this is even sadder. She wants to be able to be normal, marry the girl she loves, and have happy lives until they grow old together. Nevertheless, this is impossible as she has to produce a magical heir for the House that never liked or appreciated her. This is approached in the nicest way possible though, as the entire family is introduced to Caroline's "husband-to-be" and they are starting to get close before the main conflict of this story occurs.
Diya is growing as this series progresses, so we are finally getting to see a little bit of preteen Diya in this one! She is equally involved in Gregor marrying Caroline, as Caroline will still care for her as her own daughter. She is also starting to get more involved with Caroline's magical side in this story, as she is told the truth about where Caroline came from. Or, at least some of the truth about it.
There was quite a bit of character development in this story as Mina and Caroline think about having to function without each other as Caroline kept up appearances in the Demon world while Mina worked her job and took care of Diya. This will be a tough hurdle for them to jump, but with the plot twist, it might be put out for a little bit of time.
I won't spoil anything because it isn't in the Goodreads summary, but the plot twist does make up most of the story. It is action-packed, it is suspenseful, and it is even a little scary. The book even ends at a bit of a cliffhanger so I will have to read the next book in the series if I want to spoil anything important.
The plot moved smoothly yet quickly in this novel, and I loved every minute of reading it! I would recommend the entire Royal Cleaner series to those who have read the Freya Snow series already and who want to learn more about the character Lady Caroline.
I received a copy of this book and this is my voluntary review.
April 24, 2018
I totally adore L.C. Mawson’s Snowverse universe and it’s The Royal Cleaner sub-series, both in concept and in execution. It’s no surprise then that I was delighted to get my hands on Separated, book 3 of series. This book is, quite simply, superb and definitely recommended (with the caveat that if you’re bothered by F/F romance then this isn’t the one for you). It had just what I wanted and was well written and with a great plot and great cast of characters. I frankly adore both Caroline and Mina, and the rest of the cast of characters is pretty amazing as well. But for the fact that I’m literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed I could go on and on with praises - this book definitely deserves it. Since I can’t do that I will simply note that the book is most definitely one to read, it is easy to highly recommend.
May 11, 2018
This third book in the Royal Cleaners series is a tough read at times, as it goes from Caroline and Gregor needing to get married politically to the involvement of the Enhanced in Mina's sister's work life, and the repercussions of that. There's a huge range of emotions involved in the story, alongside the usual fighting and loving etc of these books, and it really brings a new element to the story. I really enjoyed the book and would definitely recommend it to anyone who's enjoyed the series so far, and the other Snowverse stories. Looking forward to seeing what happens next!
NB I received a complimentary copy of this book, but I always give an HONEST review based wholly on my own opinions
NB I received a complimentary copy of this book, but I always give an HONEST review based wholly on my own opinions
November 9, 2020
The third Royal cleaner book was action filled, suspenseful and emotional. The third book explores more of Mina and Caroline’s relationship and introduces other key characters from other books in the series.
The action mainly comes from Mina introducing Caroline to the rest of her family and her sister Isha being against their relationship, not because she’s homophobic but because she’s a demon. Isha tries to use that to her advantage for several different things. It is up to Mina and her friends to make matters right.
Overall a very enjoyable book and my favorite one in the Royal cleaner arc so far.
The action mainly comes from Mina introducing Caroline to the rest of her family and her sister Isha being against their relationship, not because she’s homophobic but because she’s a demon. Isha tries to use that to her advantage for several different things. It is up to Mina and her friends to make matters right.
Overall a very enjoyable book and my favorite one in the Royal cleaner arc so far.
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May 3, 2018
This is the 3rd book in the series Royal Cleaner f/f urban fantasy series. I have loved reading the whole series. L.C. Mawson is a wonderful writer.I love reading this book and series. It was amazing story you will not be disappointed in this buy at all.
I received an ARC and am giving an unbias opinion.
I received an ARC and am giving an unbias opinion.
April 20, 2018
Great story. Caroline and Mina are a strong couple. Their love is strong Earth. But it never hurts to have friends especially friends like Laila, Gregor, and Damon. Plenty of stress and relief.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and voluntarily posted an honest review.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and voluntarily posted an honest review.
May 17, 2018
Another enjoyable short read by L.C. Mawson. I own several of her books but had never managed to read one until lately. This is my fiftth. An intricately and tightly woven story-line made for a page-turning read. I've already started Trapped in the Freya Snow series since these 4 were so good.
May 26, 2018
Allow an afternoon to read this story of complications to the life of Caroline and Mina. I read an ARC and this voluntary review is my own opinion.
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