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A King's Watch Story #8
Tangled Bow: A Karina Kent Novella
When you make a promise...
Karina was doing well as Madreb to the Birkfell Pack of Mannwolves. Peace reigned. The Pack prospered. No one was disturbing her. What could go wrong? Conrad Clarke is what.
With no warning, Conrad offers her a job - as his adjutant. "But what about the Pack?"
"Ah. About that..."
Karina suddenly finds herself promoted to Guardian and a Fae Princess installed as Pack Madreb. Not only that, Karina has to go back out into the world. A world where she has to do the hardest thing be herself.
Not only that, she has to cope with a Witch who wants to be her friend, and who could possibly want to do that? It comes as a relief when Karina is given the chance to repay a debt to Corin, the forest Spirit held captive by Fae magick.
To release him Karina has to go north. To Scotland, away from her home and out of her comfort zone, and she has to take her new friend with her...
Find out how Karina faces up to the terrible decisions she must make, and what she has to do to keep her promise. Grab a copy of Tangled Bow and follow Karina on the next stage of her journey through that terrible life.
Karina was doing well as Madreb to the Birkfell Pack of Mannwolves. Peace reigned. The Pack prospered. No one was disturbing her. What could go wrong? Conrad Clarke is what.
With no warning, Conrad offers her a job - as his adjutant. "But what about the Pack?"
"Ah. About that..."
Karina suddenly finds herself promoted to Guardian and a Fae Princess installed as Pack Madreb. Not only that, Karina has to go back out into the world. A world where she has to do the hardest thing be herself.
Not only that, she has to cope with a Witch who wants to be her friend, and who could possibly want to do that? It comes as a relief when Karina is given the chance to repay a debt to Corin, the forest Spirit held captive by Fae magick.
To release him Karina has to go north. To Scotland, away from her home and out of her comfort zone, and she has to take her new friend with her...
Find out how Karina faces up to the terrible decisions she must make, and what she has to do to keep her promise. Grab a copy of Tangled Bow and follow Karina on the next stage of her journey through that terrible life.
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Published July 1, 2022
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May 27, 2023
2023 bk 187 Another Karina Kent story. Karina continues to be forced outside her comfort zone and in this tale she has to learn to exist with a new friend who talks constantly and needs to be rescued from her oblivious state of mind. This rescue results in Karina needing to go to Scotland to confront a fae about the forest beings captivity. Lucy Campbell must love puzzles and mazes for again we see Karina having to solve a series of puzzles in order to free the being. This time at least, she has assistance in the shape of Becca (the new friend), and a person who murdered three people for revenge. I enjoyed seeing Karina grow beyond herself and learn to accept new experiences.
August 3, 2022
Another Karina Kent Side Story …
Read 1 through 10 of the King's Watch Series and 1 through 7 of the novellas. Pretty much everything, until this one's release this month, that's been published so far.
Notably slow going in the beginning. As well, it's extremely unimaginative, until Katrina gets side-tracked into a different plot altogether, while on the way to investigate what she originally sought out to resolve.
(32%-55% = 23%.) Which is almost 1/4 of the book taken up with this side story that appears to impulsively emerge.
Once it gets into the actual plot, it begins to take off. I did enjoy the novella, at least enough to complete it.
I've said this in all prior 7 reviews. I don't care for novellas. I feel forced to read them. If it's important enough to devote 70-150 pages to a novella, than it's important enough to include in the actual book. I guess that makes my POV biased.
Additionally, up to this point, every single one of them I've read, has mentioned something essential enough to know in one way or another.
At the very least, I would've been confused, perplexed, or off-track, in the next full book if I hadn't taken the time to read the back story each one of these has provided. They do not work as stand-alones as others have tried to imply.
Even though the actual series is written by one person, and the novellas by another person, they both write in a similar temperament, especially when it comes to adding new characters. There's already so many as it now stands, that the spreedsheets provided by Hadley has now become obsolete!
Supplementary to all I've already stated, I prefer my female protagonist to be an intelligent, strong-willed, independent thinker, with enough moxie to know when it's time to go, or when it's time to stick around and kick someone's arse, AND without having to confer with a man first. Once it's done and over, I want her to claim her reward with pride, and the self-confidence she deserved it!
Katrina is slowly beginning to become this, but it's been slow going. I really wish between the two of them, they would speed this along. It doesn't come of as vulnerable, and pathetically defenseless, but on the contrary, lame and ineffectually torpid.
Read 1 through 10 of the King's Watch Series and 1 through 7 of the novellas. Pretty much everything, until this one's release this month, that's been published so far.
Notably slow going in the beginning. As well, it's extremely unimaginative, until Katrina gets side-tracked into a different plot altogether, while on the way to investigate what she originally sought out to resolve.
(32%-55% = 23%.) Which is almost 1/4 of the book taken up with this side story that appears to impulsively emerge.
Once it gets into the actual plot, it begins to take off. I did enjoy the novella, at least enough to complete it.
I've said this in all prior 7 reviews. I don't care for novellas. I feel forced to read them. If it's important enough to devote 70-150 pages to a novella, than it's important enough to include in the actual book. I guess that makes my POV biased.
Additionally, up to this point, every single one of them I've read, has mentioned something essential enough to know in one way or another.
At the very least, I would've been confused, perplexed, or off-track, in the next full book if I hadn't taken the time to read the back story each one of these has provided. They do not work as stand-alones as others have tried to imply.
Even though the actual series is written by one person, and the novellas by another person, they both write in a similar temperament, especially when it comes to adding new characters. There's already so many as it now stands, that the spreedsheets provided by Hadley has now become obsolete!
Supplementary to all I've already stated, I prefer my female protagonist to be an intelligent, strong-willed, independent thinker, with enough moxie to know when it's time to go, or when it's time to stick around and kick someone's arse, AND without having to confer with a man first. Once it's done and over, I want her to claim her reward with pride, and the self-confidence she deserved it!
Katrina is slowly beginning to become this, but it's been slow going. I really wish between the two of them, they would speed this along. It doesn't come of as vulnerable, and pathetically defenseless, but on the contrary, lame and ineffectually torpid.
July 4, 2022
Just as exciting and as fun as the so-called “main” King’s Watch stories, one could never tell that these shorter novellas weren’t penned by the same hand. Consistency among and throughout that world and its characters is seamless, and we care just as much about these characters and their predicaments as we do in any of the core stories from the series.
As usual, the only flaw I can find is that these offshoots are too d**n short. I could have read about Karina and Becca and the others for hours, and if I only had better self-control I would have made this one last longer than a few days. Such good writing and characterization makes that almost impossible.
Once again, highly recommended.
As usual, the only flaw I can find is that these offshoots are too d**n short. I could have read about Karina and Becca and the others for hours, and if I only had better self-control I would have made this one last longer than a few days. Such good writing and characterization makes that almost impossible.
Once again, highly recommended.
December 5, 2022
Another great Kings Watch story
I once again loved this story. I enjoyed the way Karina's character is developing and look forward to continuing her journey in future book. I would like to say that I've become a great fan of the whole series; I know have them all on Kindle and all those currently available on Audible. I even bye them rather that reading them for free! I would recommend this story, and indeed the whole series to anyone who enjoys a great story with characters you really begin to care about. Can't wait for the next one!
I once again loved this story. I enjoyed the way Karina's character is developing and look forward to continuing her journey in future book. I would like to say that I've become a great fan of the whole series; I know have them all on Kindle and all those currently available on Audible. I even bye them rather that reading them for free! I would recommend this story, and indeed the whole series to anyone who enjoys a great story with characters you really begin to care about. Can't wait for the next one!
July 2, 2022
I did enjoy the story and gave it five stars. Karina is a character with a lot of baggage but seems to be finding her way at last.
I sometimes thought that the story was aimed at a younger audience, with puzzles to solve, but the narrative moves briskly along and there is a surprising hint at the end.
If you haven't read the previous books in the King's Watch series, there is a lot that won't make any kind of sense.
I sometimes thought that the story was aimed at a younger audience, with puzzles to solve, but the narrative moves briskly along and there is a surprising hint at the end.
If you haven't read the previous books in the King's Watch series, there is a lot that won't make any kind of sense.
July 19, 2022
A total refresh of the King’s Watch Saga.
These little aside tales have become the norm within the ‘King’s Watch’ series and allow for the development of the other characters beside Conrad and Mina. Fortunately for those of us in the “Irregulars’ this wonderful addition to the Library allows the seamless continuation into the next full length report. In truth the development of Karina could be a separate yet in parallel series to the King’s Watch.
These little aside tales have become the norm within the ‘King’s Watch’ series and allow for the development of the other characters beside Conrad and Mina. Fortunately for those of us in the “Irregulars’ this wonderful addition to the Library allows the seamless continuation into the next full length report. In truth the development of Karina could be a separate yet in parallel series to the King’s Watch.
October 12, 2022
Didn't enjoy as much as others books
Really struggled with this book, almost gave up reading it ar all. The beginning felt , in some areas, that there was a lot of padding. Eventually when the meat of the story began it was more enjoyable. It that part seemed short (possibly because it was easier to read)
Its obvious that a follow up is intended.
Personally i don't know if I will continue following karinas story
Really struggled with this book, almost gave up reading it ar all. The beginning felt , in some areas, that there was a lot of padding. Eventually when the meat of the story began it was more enjoyable. It that part seemed short (possibly because it was easier to read)
Its obvious that a follow up is intended.
Personally i don't know if I will continue following karinas story
February 7, 2023
ah Karina, you wonderful, mixed-up gal!
#8. A trip to Scotland with some dire consequences. The wolf pack is in action as Katina gets a promotion and has a huge task to complete. On her own time, too. Don’t worry Conrad gives her a night off to recuperate. Perhaps love is the offing for the socially inept archer… or not. I enjoyed it as well as the rest and am impatiently waiting Conrad and Mina’s wedding! When, when, when?
#8. A trip to Scotland with some dire consequences. The wolf pack is in action as Katina gets a promotion and has a huge task to complete. On her own time, too. Don’t worry Conrad gives her a night off to recuperate. Perhaps love is the offing for the socially inept archer… or not. I enjoyed it as well as the rest and am impatiently waiting Conrad and Mina’s wedding! When, when, when?
June 9, 2024
World's apart
Naively written and almost childlike. There's a huge disparity between the Karina Kent novels and the rest of the King's Watch series... a short side tale it might be, but it lacks any kind of depth, the characters are wooden and 2 dimensional... and the attitude of "oh well, Ailsa didn't have family, so it doesn't matter she's dead" didn't really fit the series or Conrad or Hannah's ethics at all... I remain underwhelmed
Naively written and almost childlike. There's a huge disparity between the Karina Kent novels and the rest of the King's Watch series... a short side tale it might be, but it lacks any kind of depth, the characters are wooden and 2 dimensional... and the attitude of "oh well, Ailsa didn't have family, so it doesn't matter she's dead" didn't really fit the series or Conrad or Hannah's ethics at all... I remain underwhelmed
July 4, 2022
Great novella
Well done Lucy Campbell. This is a great story that follows Karina's journey to Scotland to find a fae and lift a curse. However she finds a lot more than fae... murder, majick and surprisingly friendship. I really hope we have more stories in Karina's world, its lovely seeing her come into her own.
Well done Lucy Campbell. This is a great story that follows Karina's journey to Scotland to find a fae and lift a curse. However she finds a lot more than fae... murder, majick and surprisingly friendship. I really hope we have more stories in Karina's world, its lovely seeing her come into her own.
July 8, 2022
Be careful when wishing for adventure
I’m so thrilled with this Karina Kent adventure, she’s become one of my favorite King’s Watch characters and Ms Campbell and Mr Hayden have really given her some trails to overcome in this volume. Thankfully she’s growing into the responsibilities Conrad has trusted her with - if she can survive long enough
I’m so thrilled with this Karina Kent adventure, she’s become one of my favorite King’s Watch characters and Ms Campbell and Mr Hayden have really given her some trails to overcome in this volume. Thankfully she’s growing into the responsibilities Conrad has trusted her with - if she can survive long enough
November 30, 2023
Beautifully Written
This is one if the best characterized and plotted of all of the stories and novels . I really got to know and like Karina, Becca and the other characters. Theres a depth and richness to this author’s writing that isn’t always present in the other stories . The plot was also excellent and drew me right in.
This is one if the best characterized and plotted of all of the stories and novels . I really got to know and like Karina, Becca and the other characters. Theres a depth and richness to this author’s writing that isn’t always present in the other stories . The plot was also excellent and drew me right in.
July 1, 2022
Interesting journey
Seeing Karina have to move out of her comfort zone and face new challenges is a delight!
Lucy has taken Karina and given her a voice and I, for one, am enjoying the ride
Seeing Karina have to move out of her comfort zone and face new challenges is a delight!
Lucy has taken Karina and given her a voice and I, for one, am enjoying the ride
July 2, 2022
FANTASTIC STORY
This is a well-paced, well-thought-out novella with two distinct story lines that both come to a shared resolution but leave a thread hanging to connect the novella to the wider King’s Watch universe.
This is a well-paced, well-thought-out novella with two distinct story lines that both come to a shared resolution but leave a thread hanging to connect the novella to the wider King’s Watch universe.
July 3, 2022
wonderful tale from the King’s Watch world
Karina’s personality is well created, allowing a quite different kind of journey from the one Conrad is on. Letting two authors play in the same world works really well
Karina’s personality is well created, allowing a quite different kind of journey from the one Conrad is on. Letting two authors play in the same world works really well
July 6, 2022
Lovely addition to the series
Lucy Campbell has a wonderful way of weaving a story. I’m always a wee bit sad when I’ve finished one of her books. I hope she tells more of Karina’s adventures. I look forward to her next tale!
Lucy Campbell has a wonderful way of weaving a story. I’m always a wee bit sad when I’ve finished one of her books. I hope she tells more of Karina’s adventures. I look forward to her next tale!
September 10, 2022
Magic and release
I like these tales of the wolves and the fae. It was a good tale of type legends are updated and relayed for new generations. A nice read in the after noon. Read it yourself and enjoy.
I like these tales of the wolves and the fae. It was a good tale of type legends are updated and relayed for new generations. A nice read in the after noon. Read it yourself and enjoy.
December 23, 2022
A good novella in the King’s Watch world
This was a good novella in the King’s Watch world. The author did a great job of capturing the pace and overall plot of the main author without losing her own voice.
This was a good novella in the King’s Watch world. The author did a great job of capturing the pace and overall plot of the main author without losing her own voice.
July 1, 2022
Katina's learning
I enjoyed this book. For me it was a fast read. Karina out of her comfort zone & still keeps her word. Great read.
I enjoyed this book. For me it was a fast read. Karina out of her comfort zone & still keeps her word. Great read.
July 6, 2022
An excellent read, best one yet by Lucy.
July 9, 2022
Wonderful!
If you love the King’s Watch series as much as I do, these books are a welcome addition. Read it, you’ll love it!
If you love the King’s Watch series as much as I do, these books are a welcome addition. Read it, you’ll love it!
July 18, 2022
I really enjoyed the novella and I hope that more are forthcoming. I need to learn more about Karina and the pack!
July 20, 2022
Amazing!
What a story! Loved every single bit. Keep on writing Lucy, can't wait for the next one. Thank you x
What a story! Loved every single bit. Keep on writing Lucy, can't wait for the next one. Thank you x
January 5, 2023
Enjoyable read. Worh reading for he added background it gives to the entire series.
April 5, 2023
BRILLIANT
Another well written short story in the opera of the Dragonslayer Conrad Clarke !!!
Well done & very well written.
Another well written short story in the opera of the Dragonslayer Conrad Clarke !!!
Well done & very well written.
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