Audible Audio Edition
Listening Length: 7 hours and 17 minutes
Program Type: Audiobook
Version: Unabridged
Publisher: Rose and Star Press
Audible.com Release Date: July 26, 2016
Whispersync for Voice: Ready
Language: English
ASIN: B01J2FBO6M
Best Sellers Rank: #96 in Books > Audible Audiobooks > Romance > Fantasy #149 in Books > Romance > Lesbian Romance #166 in Books > Gay & Lesbian > Literature & Fiction > Fiction > Lesbian
This short story was full of the whimsy I was seeking. It hit the spot for sure, like the majority of lesbian fiction, one must remember to suspend reality. Do not approach this book expecting it to mesh with reality, it won't, it's not suppose to. It is fictional fantasy! Now, there were a few misplaced words like, my instead of me, and so on. Not too bad. The story is a sweet, little fantasy about wishing to be swept off your feet by someone with chivalry and grace, and it happening in the most unexpected way. I do wish it was a bit longer, I would have liked to see the two leads in the Knight's home setting. Otherwise, if you want something short and sweet, you won't be dissapointed.
I think about a quarter of each chapter was dedicated to ogling Virago? I started skimming after a while because I got bored with how often Holly goes on about Virago's eyes and hair and muscles. Given the premise, I was hoping for a better balance between romance and adventure considering there was a supposedly deadly beast prowling the earth, but that subplot came to fruition more like an afterthought and makes me wonder why it was bothered with at all.
This book was a fantastic read! Well worth any fantasy reader's time. While I'm an avid fan of Bridget's other work (I mean really who doesn't love werewolves and vampires?) This is probably my favorite yet. I am at heart a knight/mythological creature kind of girl. I am hopeful for a follow up or series for these characters. I was very pleased by each characters individual voice in the story. Some authors tend to let their characters bleed together. I'm happy to report Mrs. Essex does not which is so refreshing. Kudos to the author! You will, I'm sure, have no trouble finding an audience for your future works.
Bridget Essex branching out.... A slight departure from vampir/shifter novels we're used to seeing. It's a great read though. Holly the librarian meets Virago the knight from Agrotera. A strong caste of secondary characters including brother and best friend round out the principle players. Don't want to spoil anything so I'll just say it was a fun read. And hope we see more of Holly/Virago in the future. (Don't let the dust settle on the next manuscript Bridget)
I was skeptical about this story at first but it was really good. I won't spoil it but other than the abrupt ending i found little to complain about. I just wish the ending was more dramatic and drawn out versus the very sappy "happily ever after." Then again what is a love story without a sappy ending lol
So I have literally just put this book down and I had to write this review straight away! I absolutely loved this book and it will be right up there with my favourites from now on.We are introduced to the book beginning at a medieval festival with Holly and her best friend Carly. Being Holly's favourite day of the year, naturally she wants her girlfriend there to share the experience with her. But Nicole doesn't like these types of events. In fact all she wants is to get back to work on her new business.Holly leaves the festival questioning her relationship with Nicole and goes home to soak in a nice hot bath with her favourite book about Knights in shining armour and maidens in distress.While in her bath the unexpected and unexplainable happens during a freak storm. Holly is suddenly host to Virago a gorgeous knight from another world, who was transported while trying to slay a mystical beast. Now it is up to Holly and Virago with the help of Carly and her brother to find and rid earth of this mystical beast before it wreaks havoc on Earth.While they are searching for the beast Holly realises that Virago is the woman she has always dreamed of and is now faced with the fact that she is stuck in a dead relationship while she is staring at the woman of her dreams who is most likely going to disappear when she has slain the beast she has come here to fight.
I'm not very good at writing individual reviews because I tend to accidentally give away spoilers and plot points so Ifigured I would write out a generic review instead and save myself the time and trouble. If I am putting this review on abook it means that I found it to be truly exceptional and I enjoyed the journey very much, so thank you to the Author forputting a great story down on the pages.
This was an awesome fantasy. It was exciting, there was fear, betrayal and of course love. It was a great adventure where two worlds came together. I loved this lady-knight, this warrior woman with her sword and so chivalrous. I've really enjoyed it and I would love to see more of Virago and Holly. Read it and you'll understand what I mean.
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