The Viking's Chosen (Clan Hakon #1) by Quinn Loftis

The Viking's Chosen by Quinn Loftis
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I received this ARC from Red Coat Publishing and the author in exchange for an honest review.
I have to admit it has been very difficult for me to write a review for this book. It wasn’t bad, I just felt like something was missing and I can’t exactly put my finger on it.
I didn’t particularly like the characters, but one doesn’t have to like the characters, if the story is good enough to keep one’s interest. Both main characters had strong personalities and weren’t flat or boring.
The story was also interesting, containing elements of mysticism, strategy and intrigue.
I believe what really got me frustrated was the writing style and yet it wasn’t. It had a nice flow to it, but combined with the overwhelming amount of minute details that would span pages and pages, the narration never went anywhere. Sometimes it is necessary to include a decent amount of specific details, but if every chapter is written like that, the reader’s attention might start to dwindle, which happen to me.
Overall, this was a nice story, but I felt overwhelmed and exhausted by the play-by-play description of every single move the main characters made. Some might not mind, therefore I would suggest it.

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The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, #1) by Holly Black

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in six months I chose to read for personal interest and I’m so glad I was able to get it from my local library so quickly.
I loved the characters with their many internal conflicts and issues. I was never sure who was more cruel or if I could trust anyone that had a part in this slowly unfolding royal intrigue.
The story was rich and full of imagination. Lots of strategy, conflict within the main character and with others, and the main character’s deep-rooted desire to fit in, make for a hauntingly good story.
The writing was excellent. It takes the reader’s hand and guides them through a world so beautiful that it’s difficult to accept the rot underneath its glittery surface.
Overall, towards the end of the story I kept catching myself holding my breath, gripping the book white knuckled, not believing how all of this could possible end in anything resembling a happy ending. I would definitely recommend this story to anyone, who likes fantasy, intrigue, strategy and good conflicts.

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