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This book presents itself as a take on Pride and Prejudice or a comedy of errors and fails miserably on both counts. A grating writing style only compounds the problems caused by a cast of manipulative characters in a series of events that get progressively crueler.
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Nadine is exceptional at highlighting unique issues without being preachy. Building on the foundation in Eubeltic Descent, Eubeltic Quest deftly shows how we cannot escape the past no matter how far we are from home, but how we cope with it will change our future.
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This book may have been written over thirty years ago, but it holds up well. Ben Holiday’s crazy adventure after purchasing the throne of a fantasy kingdom, Landover, shows that some things never change, no matter what world you’re in.
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I knew from the synopsis that this would be a gory book, but I did not expect how gruesome it would be. Rape, mutilation, sexism (going both ways), and unlikable characters made this challenging to finish.
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This book is more bittersweet than most romance novels. The time slip storytelling beautifully weaves together the rise and fall of Sera and Malcolm’s marriage. Watching the characters grow through love, loss, grief, and pain is worth the read. Sera’s sisters are a hilarious bunch that wonderfully counterpoint the heartache of Sera and Mal.
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Change is in the air as Mercy and Adam embark on their married life. It will be eventful if their honeymoon is a sign of what’s to come. Far from home, Mercy and Adam find themselves in trouble as the River Devil takes an interest in Mercy. It’s a wild ride with plenty of danger and new allies, but I found myself missing the usual gang.
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Nadine has a way of taking characters that would not usually be the main character and making their stories shine. Abigaia is a delightful main character, and her journey is a fantastic tale of finding home.
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It’s fun to read a time-travel romance where one of the central pair has been dragged forward in time instead of backward like in so many books. The characters are unique, and the story stays compelling through to the end.
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I will freely admit that I picked up this book because it is set in Iowa and written by an author from Iowa. It was well worth picking up as a touching look at grief, war, love, and hope affect us and those around us.
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I expected that I would be giving this book two or three stars when I was a quarter of the way through. I was frustrated with the characters and was praying that it would get better. Thankfully, I had a reason to root for Ham and Signe by the end, and I got the resolution that I wanted to a long-running plotline.
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