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rebzreads100's review against another edition
2.0
Books featuring Iron Age celts! What more could one want?
First off I didn't enjoy the fact that Rhian's fear of having sex was miraculously cured by being in some sense forced to have sex for a religious ritual. That just didn't sit right with me. Also, the character development just wasn't there enough for me with how long the book was. As for the historical bits, those were pretty interesting.
I will consider reading the next one seeing as I bought it in the hopes that it improves.
First off I didn't enjoy the fact that Rhian's fear of having sex was miraculously cured by being in some sense forced to have sex for a religious ritual. That just didn't sit right with me. Also, the character development just wasn't there enough for me with how long the book was. As for the historical bits, those were pretty interesting.
I will consider reading the next one seeing as I bought it in the hopes that it improves.
themaxdog's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape
aphrael's review against another edition
3.0
It's an interesting story but I thought the ending was contrived and somewhat problematic. I do like the way both characters have stakes and stuff to do and cultural backgrounds, but they actually come to not just care for each other but respect each others abilities. I liked that a lot. The culture being less restrictive about (female) sexuality was cool, but maybe taken a bit too far at times.
rachel_abby_reads's review against another edition
2.0
Set in 79 AD, this book tells of the native tribes of England as they deal with the challenges of the invading Roman army. It is a pagan story and revolves primarily around two characters who make a political alliance that eventually (about the last 100 pages of a 500 page book) yields a love match. The times being what they were, sexual mores are pretty loose. This book is the first of a trilogy, but I don't especially care.
nuisancem00se's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
reginaexmachina's review against another edition
The White Mare sort of reminded me of The Light Bearer by Donna Gillespie, at least from what little I read of both. I liked the premise of each but the characters seemed too one dimensional and the constant changing POVs bothered me. Just not my thing.
leighvanne's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, Alcohol, and War
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Vomit, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Torture, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Colonisation
jolovestoread's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a re-read after many years and it was very easy to get through. I wasn't devouring it like I thought I would, but Watson has a very easy writing style. This book does have a slow burn/enemies to lovers romance, but go into it for the development of the main character as that is the heart of the story. She is recovering from trauma and is learning to trust again. This character development is set against a dropback of protecting Alba (Scotland) from being invaded by the Romans. A fair bit of spiritual content, but nothing in your face.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Colonisation
elmarie_bassage's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
What I liked:
* The world building and the question of whether there is magic or not.
* The politics in this is great.
* The characters are so well developed.
What I didn't like:
* The story was slow to start off and I had a little trouble getting into it initially.
* The world building and the question of whether there is magic or not.
* The politics in this is great.
* The characters are so well developed.
What I didn't like:
* The story was slow to start off and I had a little trouble getting into it initially.