Adorably sensual and
full of tension, heartbreak, and political upheavals, A Seer's Daughter,
by B.C. Marine, is a refreshing must-read fantasy romance novel.
A servant girl and a
defiant prince both are gifted with the same power to heal others through a
kiss. Their friendship is frowned upon, a romance—forbidden. Odelia soon learns
not all is as it seems in her past, the future her father predicts more
daunting, and her friendship with the prince is at an impasse. Prince Kennard
isn't the typical obedient son he should be, fighting his father in every
aspect, particularly in marriage. Soon Kennard learns he must choose between
his family and the woman he loves, while Odelia must carve the right path into
the future so both she and Kennard survive. Enter in a shape-shifting
tyrannical king, an overbearingly charismatic Queen, lots of meddling nobles,
and fate stacking the cards against them, it's not clear if Kennard and Odelia
will ever find love or whether everything will fall apart around them,
including their hearts, lives, and kingdom.
This is not your typical
romance novel in that it pleasantly deters from the formulaic plot often found
in other cliched romance novels. The unique build-up, the sexual tension—and
sometimes frustration—between the characters makes their romantic moments all
the more worthwhile. It has a strong, detailed-oriented plot surrounding court
politics with action, adventure, and surprises. The novel is more centered on
falling in love, characterization, and world building. I found this so much
more engaging and rewarding than the majority of romance novels I've read that
are simply gratuitous sex scenes strung together. This divergence from the overtired
formulas and tasteful intimacy sets the book above others.
The characters, Kennard
and Odelia, are well-developed and completely human—fallible, likable, and
utterly realistic. It's refreshing to see a strong female lead who does the
saving for once. Kennard is swoon-worthy sweet, and emotionally available
without seeming weak. Aside from these two, all sub characters, down to the
ones who simply say a few words, are well-developed and have personalities in their
own right. As equally impressive, were the details of the world Marine creates
full of nature and beauty, simplistic in natural materials and yet ornate in
design. This world is fantastical, and yet so very like our own.
I'm officially in love—with
Kennard, Odelia, with their world and how they shape it. Needless the say, I'm
eagerly hoping for a sequel. If you're looking for something much more
enriching and entertaining than the same old romance novel, A Seer's
Daughter is for you.
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