As nobody had indicated that they wanted to read along with me I will confess I totally binged the Chronicles of Dasnaria trilogy. Somehow I never reviewed any of these books before, so time to remedy that.
Exile of the Seas (The Chronicles of Dasnaria #2)
by Jeffe Kennedy
What is it about:
Around the shifting borders of the Twelve Kingdoms, trade and conflict, danger and adventure put every traveler on guard . . . but some have everything to lose.
ESCAPED
Once she was known as Jenna, Imperial Princess of Dasnaria, schooled in graceful dance and comely submission. Until the man her parents married her off to almost killed her with his brutality.
Now, all she knows is that the ship she’s boarded is bound away from her vicious homeland. The warrior woman aboard says Jenna’s skill in dancing might translate into a more lethal ability. Danu’s fighter priestesses will take her in, disguise her as one of their own—and allow her to keep her silence.
But it’s only a matter of time until Jenna’s monster of a husband hunts her down. Her best chance to stay hidden is to hire out as bodyguard to a caravan traveling to a far-off land, home to beasts and people so unfamiliar they seem like part of a fairy tale. But her supposed prowess in combat is a fraud. And sooner or later, Jenna’s flight will end in battle—or betrayal...
What did I think of it:
This books continues where Prisoner of the Crown ended: Jenna escaped her family and husband and is sailing toward an uncertain future.
The first part of this book is about Jenna having to learn to adapt and survive. I love how she isn't immediately in her element, but has to learn things that are obvious to others. She learns quickly, but still it takes time and she makes mistakes.
And then the second part!
Ochieng, the man who hires Jenna (who is now going by the name Ivariel) as a guard for his caravan is just so awesome! I loved reading about him, his home country, and his family. I totally wanted for Jenna/Ivariel to learn to trust him. It was so good to see Jenna/Ivariel enjoy things after all she's endured.
But there's still a nasty husband looking for her, so this middle book of the trilogy has a sting in its tail I can tell you! The ending isn't a cliffhanger though, so you can take a breather before diving into the last book. Not that I did: I immediately grabbed the last book to continue my binge.
Notes on rereading: If you think that I don't cry at certain scenes when reading them for the umpteenth time, you're wrong! Even knowing the story I still get totally carried away and blubber like a piglet at emotional moments.
Why should you read it:
It's a magical Fantasy read.
Next up: Warrior of the World
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Exile of the Seas (The Chronicles of Dasnaria #2)
by Jeffe Kennedy
What is it about:
Around the shifting borders of the Twelve Kingdoms, trade and conflict, danger and adventure put every traveler on guard . . . but some have everything to lose.
ESCAPED
Once she was known as Jenna, Imperial Princess of Dasnaria, schooled in graceful dance and comely submission. Until the man her parents married her off to almost killed her with his brutality.
Now, all she knows is that the ship she’s boarded is bound away from her vicious homeland. The warrior woman aboard says Jenna’s skill in dancing might translate into a more lethal ability. Danu’s fighter priestesses will take her in, disguise her as one of their own—and allow her to keep her silence.
But it’s only a matter of time until Jenna’s monster of a husband hunts her down. Her best chance to stay hidden is to hire out as bodyguard to a caravan traveling to a far-off land, home to beasts and people so unfamiliar they seem like part of a fairy tale. But her supposed prowess in combat is a fraud. And sooner or later, Jenna’s flight will end in battle—or betrayal...
What did I think of it:
This books continues where Prisoner of the Crown ended: Jenna escaped her family and husband and is sailing toward an uncertain future.
The first part of this book is about Jenna having to learn to adapt and survive. I love how she isn't immediately in her element, but has to learn things that are obvious to others. She learns quickly, but still it takes time and she makes mistakes.
And then the second part!
Ochieng, the man who hires Jenna (who is now going by the name Ivariel) as a guard for his caravan is just so awesome! I loved reading about him, his home country, and his family. I totally wanted for Jenna/Ivariel to learn to trust him. It was so good to see Jenna/Ivariel enjoy things after all she's endured.
But there's still a nasty husband looking for her, so this middle book of the trilogy has a sting in its tail I can tell you! The ending isn't a cliffhanger though, so you can take a breather before diving into the last book. Not that I did: I immediately grabbed the last book to continue my binge.
Notes on rereading: If you think that I don't cry at certain scenes when reading them for the umpteenth time, you're wrong! Even knowing the story I still get totally carried away and blubber like a piglet at emotional moments.
Why should you read it:
It's a magical Fantasy read.
Next up: Warrior of the World
buy links
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