Lidana

The author has designed a place where fantasy is there n all its beauty and secrets. The feel of the story was easy to embrace and I did enjoy following our main characters. In the town of Carmel it is strikingly clear that Leah and her sisters need to marry in order to help save their family from ruin. What a lot of pressure that must be to know you are needed to marry quickly. What happens if you have no feelings for the man you are marrying? It raises the question of what is more show more important, “Love or money and power?”

With a division between the Guardians and the Oath-breakers the story gives readers an insight into justice and doing the right thing. There are at times scenes where I held my breath not knowing if Leah and August could complete their mission without tragedy happening. I loved following them as they began their lives together, but you can sense that danger is drawing near for them. I loved how the author is able to illustrate the tension and how betrayal is well represented in the story.

It was interesting to read this from one of the characters,”You learn to accept the hand that you’re dealt with in life.” That had me thinking that sometimes we may have trials in our life, but the important thing is how we react to those trials. Do we give up and not try to make things better or do we trust our faith and give it to God? Leah is very clear who she believe in and August at times wishes he had her faith. Watching them start to trust each other is an example of love.

As they seek out the Vermillion Riddle, Leah becomes more aware of how strong and brave August is. He may seem cold at times but his determination to keep Leah safe is admirable. The story takes on a few surprises as The Guardians and Oath -Breakers meet. Will revenge be the outcome? I was shocked as some of the secrets are revealed and Leah hears someone say, “The true God can’t be tamed by what men want. He is renewing hearts, and He will renew all things one day.”

As the ending soon comes to an end we have experienced betrayal, justice, revenge, love and for some hope of a better life. As both sides went to find out if they would be able to solve the Vermillion Riddle, they learned how important it is to have faith and not turn your back on family. Reconciliation can happen if you allow forgiveness to happen.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion. show less

The Vermillion Riddle, a fantasy novel, brings together the mortal world and the Faire realm. After her father gambles away the family’s wealth and home, Leah and her sisters attempt to find men willing to marry them. I loved how the author developed all of the characters in this book as well as created a story I could not put down.

Brothers find themselves facing each other in an epic battle that reveals secrets and truly develops the storyline. Sometimes things we believe to be true are show more clouded by our own thoughts and desires. Other times mercy is extended when we least expect it.

So if you enjoy fantasy novels where good triumphs over evil and justice is served, check out this book for yourself.

I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own. show less