The Turncoat King by Michelle Diener | BOOK REVIEW

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A thirst for revenge . . . Ava is committed to vengeance against the man responsible for the death of her parents. The same man, the Queen’s Herald, who kept her prisoner for two years, until she escaped with Luc, a warlord bent on vengeance just as fierce as her own. He’s forged a powerful army of people from all through the region, called the Rising Wave, to march on the Kassian royal family and smash its corrupt power under the weight of their anger. But for Luc, just as for Ava, his true motive is a lot more personal.

A hidden magic . . . Luc suspects Ava has magical powers, suspects he’s benefited greatly from them, but he’s no stranger to the burdens of power, and he’s prepared to let her tell him in her own time—after all, she’s his heart’s choice and he will give her all the time she needs. Except time is running out for both of them. As they near the Kassian stronghold, forces from within their own camp and without will use every trick they have to stop both Luc and Ava and tear them apart.

A secret laid bare . . . Luc knows Ava has a secret she’s keeping from him—but what he doesn’t realize is she has many. And when those secrets are exposed, everyone will have to grapple with the consequences. Ava is prepared to sacrifice her happiness and even her life to save the Rising Wave and Luc—but she would prefer to use her heart and her head to outwit her enemies instead.

The Turncoat King by Michelle Diener | BOOK REVIEW

BOOK REVIEW

MY THOUGHTS

OMG I loved this book!!!

I’m a huge fan of fantasy romance, and the author already impressed me with her sci-fi romance novel Dark Horse, it was a 5 star read for me in 2018. So when I saw that the author was coming out with a new fantasy romance series I couldn’t wait to jump in.

TIP: Start with the novella The Rising Wave first, it’s a MUST READ since it’s the beginning of the couple’s relationship, how they met, and the start of their journey. Without the novella the novel feels a bit incomplete.

The Turncoat King was the perfect blend of fantasy, world building, and romance.

I especially loved the romance part of it. I’m a HUGE fan of romances with warlords, the Warprize Chronicles and Kristen Ashley’s Golden Dynasty are the best examples. I can’t get enough of this genre. And The Turncoat King is my new favorite.

For me the romance is a huge factor, and I just loved how devoted the couple was to each other. From the very beginning. Trust, faith, and support in everything. The world building was exactly right, not overwhelming or confusing. Also the magic and special skills were unique and I loved how the heroine used them to her advantage and to protect the people that were close to her.

I devoured the book. And I can’t wait to read more about this couple. It sounds like it will be a series about the same couple – which is right up my alley. I love it when a couple I adore gets more than one book. And their journey is far from over, especially with that kind of ending. Not a cliffy per se, but a new development that I can’t wait for the author to explore.

Also, there isn’t any drama or misunderstandings in this book. No major conflict where the couple is concerned – which I loved. I’m a drama free gal – lol.

Truly, if you love this genre as much as I do, give this book a chance. And if you are interested in reading other romance fantasy books, here is a list of my favourites so far.

FIVE STARS

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The Turncoat King by Michelle Diener | BOOK REVIEW