This week we have a historical romance between a preacher and a sex worker and a YA fantasy that had interesting elements, but not enough to satisfy.
Title: The Lord I Left (The Secrets of Charlotte Street #2)
Source: Author
Rating: 4 Stars
The Secrets of Charlotte Street series has been a fun historical ride of romance and kink. The Lord I Left had one of the purest romances in the series. Henry was an evangelist who spent most of his career writing about sin and depravity. Alice was a housekeeper and mistress-in-training at Charlotte Street and hated Henry's narrow-mindedness. Their romance was sweet as we watched them reveal themselves bit by bit while journeying to their respective homes. There was a bit of drama that felt over the top towards the end, but once the focus returned to Alice and Henry, I forgot all of my complaints.
Title: We Are Blood and Thunder (We Are Blood and Thunder #1)
Author: Kesia Lupo
Source: Publisher
Rating: 3 Stars
We Are Blood and Thunder was told from the perspectives of two people who were very different. Constance was the exiled princess waiting to make her return and save her people, and Lena was the young mage who was learning to control her magic and learn more about the world around her. The premise itself was intriguing and We Are Blood and Thunder started with a bang, but in the end, the novel was missing something. The dialogue felt a bit forced which made it difficult for me to care deeply about the characters. Nonetheless, the ending grabbed my attention and I appreciated the journey.
Have you read any of the above?
What are some of your favorite historical romances?
What's a YA fantasy that you've read this year that you've really enjoyed?
Labels: 3 stars, 4 stars, kesia lupo, scarlett peckham, the lord I left, the secrets of charlotte street, we are blood and thunder
Title: We Are Blood and Thunder (We Are Blood and Thunder #1)
