Between Two Fires | 
pickInteresting...this is the definition of historical fiction. There's no fantasy element what so ever (which was actually quite refreshing for me today). I liked that the mc grew with her experiences and understood how things were escalading and adapted accordingly. It felt like such a long book with everything that covered but it's actually quite small! MC romance was sweet.
Mystery, romance and history in Wales? Uh check!
so-soThe best part about this book was the medieval Wales setting; otherwise, it was just your average historical read.
If you followed my #liveread of Between Two Fires here on litsy, you may be interested in reading my extended review - now up on the blog! There is spoiler section at the very end, but it's clearly marked.
https://loveonlit.wordpress.com/2016/08/27/new-release-between-two-fires-by-mark...
pickEnjoyed this immensely. A very accessible and captivating work of Anglo-Saxon historical fiction. I didn't want to put it down! It's the tale of a strong woman in a world of men, amid a brutal time of constant warfare. The publisher compares it to GoT, but I disagree, mainly because it is not graphic. The #galley I read didn't include a historical note. Hopefully one is included in the finished book-that would be my one qualm. #betweentwofires
A timeless truth. Wishing I could play hooky today to finish this one up. This is what I'll be doing tonight! #betweentwofires
Intrigued yet? Really enjoying this one, even though I've not had a lot of time for reading the last few days. 😊 #betweentwofires
~The protagonist muses on the night before her arranged marriage.~
I'm liking this one so far! Enjoying the writing and finding it very accessible to those not familiar with the history of the time.
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Pausing my other reads to start this historical today - releases tomorrow! It's in my #netgalley queue and up to be reviewed this week on my blog. I've been looking forward to it! #betweentwofires
bailedI commend Mark Noce for diving into medieval Wales however it didn't work for me. The main character lacked in emotion and reflection to her actions and choices.
Everything also felt "clean" and it's all seemed to "work out". I was looking for romance, lust, blood, Royal back stabbing, and within the first half of the book there was little if any plot movement. I felt underwhelmed and disappointed ⭐️⭐️
ARCAugust is officially here! I'm starting it off with Between Two Fires a historical romance (so far) set in the late 500 AD in Europe!
Received this historical fiction from NetGalley/St. Martin's Press! Let's see what medieval Wales has instore!
