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Wow! Scoundrel's Kiss was an refreshing and exciting adventure set in medieval Spain (early 1200s). The time period alone makes it original for me (I don't come across too many of these) but our flawed lead couple--Gavriel and Ada--made an unusual couple in this thrilling mix of history and romance.
Gavriel, raised by his father as a slave and groomed as a puppet warrior, disguised himself as a monk. He was tortured by his inadequacies but didn't believe he deserved better. Ada, opium-addicted and selfish, fumbled her way through life with lots of regrets and bad choices. She turned out to be independent, a survivor, and a fighter. He could protect her, she could save him, and yet often their roles were reversed. Their interplay was zesty and touching--extremes for extreme people who surprisingly had much in common.
The action never let up while the underlying intrigue was just enough to make it interesting without being overly complex. Ada's and Gavriel's character development was very good; we learn of their shame, choices made, attempts of atonement, motivation, their ever-increasing attraction, and finally their love. It was a thoroughly romantic tale of redemption that pulls way ahead of others in its class. Don't miss this one--I enthusiastically recommend it with 4.5 stars.
Gavriel, raised by his father as a slave and groomed as a puppet warrior, disguised himself as a monk. He was tortured by his inadequacies but didn't believe he deserved better. Ada, opium-addicted and selfish, fumbled her way through life with lots of regrets and bad choices. She turned out to be independent, a survivor, and a fighter. He could protect her, she could save him, and yet often their roles were reversed. Their interplay was zesty and touching--extremes for extreme people who surprisingly had much in common.
The action never let up while the underlying intrigue was just enough to make it interesting without being overly complex. Ada's and Gavriel's character development was very good; we learn of their shame, choices made, attempts of atonement, motivation, their ever-increasing attraction, and finally their love. It was a thoroughly romantic tale of redemption that pulls way ahead of others in its class. Don't miss this one--I enthusiastically recommend it with 4.5 stars.
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