Morgan's Musings
Just my rambling, plus whatever book I've recently read!
Eve Darrow seeks to take the throne in a kingdom where women aren’t permitted to rule. QUEEN OF EARTH & STONE is the first book in the Crescent Queens series, and I honestly can't wait to read more! The prologue gives a nice introduction to the world, and the rest of it is explained as the story continues. Eve is our FMC and she is determined not to marry. This doesn't go down well with the council of advisers who seem determined to run the show. I loved the scene where she tells them of her intentions. Plus that one sentence that is just a mic-drop! - "I believe No is a full sentence." LOVED that!! Callan is our MMC and he is the mystery with secrets. He has been called to help protect her when her life is threatened. This is a fast-paced story, faster in some places than others, which can lead to it feeling slightly jerky in places. Part of that, for me, was the relationship between Callan and Eve. There was no build-up, or getting to know each other. Callan has seen her before - BOOM! Eve thinks he looks nice - BOOM! And then there's the whole yes/no that goes back and forth. I would have preferred to see them get to know each other a bit more. Yes, it could be cliché, the bodyguard and the princess, but at least there would have been something other than insta-love. On the whole, I thought this was a great read that has kept my interest and made me look forward to continuing the story. If that is how it has left me, I'd say that it's a success! Definitely recommended by me. ** same worded review will appear elsewhere ** * A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. * I am an avid reader and writer of fantasy romance, a collector of too many pens, a part-time coffee enthusiast, and full-time mom.
Writing has been my passion since childhood and has always been an outlet for me creatively. I live in western North Carolina where I was born and raised. Queen of Earth and Stone is my debut novel, and passion project that rekindled my dream to be a full-time author.
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