Elizabeth Elliott (1) (1958–)

The Princess by Elizabeth Elliott
Book #5: Montagues Series
Source: Netgalley
My Rating: 3/5 stars

**MINI-REVIEW**

The Bottom Line: As a means of full disclosure, I had no idea this book is the fifth in an ongoing series. I tend to have an aversion to reading a series out of order, but don’t really feel like I was missing anything of great significance by reading this book as a standalone. It took me far longer than usual to finish this book, because I never found anything in it to just set me on edge and make me want to keep going until the very end. I can’t say I found anything wrong with the book, the writing is fine, the characters, are fine, the plot is fine, but fine isn’t exactly a rousing recommendation. For myself, I wanted more from this book in terms of its depth, depth of character, depth of plot, even depth of general description.
While I generally enjoy this particular genre, and I found this book to be OK, I don’t think this book is going to appeal to the hardcore lovers of the genre.… (mehr)

I can't believe I let this book languish on my Kindle's TBR for couple of years now. I finally got around to reading it this month. It's a fourth book in Montagues series, which I've never read, but it hadn't bothered me at all. It can really be read all on its own.

This is my first time reading this author and let me tell you, she is G.O.O.D. Very good. From prose to plot and on to pace, this book sucks you in and doesn't let go even days after you're done reading it.

What I loved above all else, were our hero and heroine. These characters were extremely complex, yet so likable. The slow burn of their attraction to each other just jumped off the pages.

There was one thing that could have made this book even better than it was, and that's the dialogue in the Medieval Renaissance speak. It would have had me sigh even more than I already had been! I do understand the reason behind not using it. It would probably drive some readers bonkers, and I probably would have had a hard time understanding some of the dialogue. But oh it would have sounded so very good.

If you're like me and feel the need to step into Medieval time romance, please don't hesitate to pick this one up. It will surprise and delight you. I promise.

And now I'm off to track the other three books in this series, The Warlord, Betrothed and Scoundrel :)

Melanie for b2b

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher
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