Sometimes I think I missed my calling in the time I was born. Then I remember how much I hate dresses, and being "proper"..hehe! This book was just so much fun to read. I loved the setting. The way the characters talked. The whole shabang. I just felt like I was right there in the thick of London's elite. Katherine's (who goes by Wren) father is convinced the only way she will find a respectable husband is to go and live with her grandmother in London. To have her debut in London and all that goes with it. Wren is much more comfortable in the beauty of her beloved country estate. Riding horses with her brother and enjoying her life. Wren feels more comfortable in riding breeches than in a dress. She is not looking forward at all to going to London.Wren has some other special gifts that make her think that finding a suitable mate will be hard. She has "Arcana". Magic. Wren has lived most of her life hiding her "arcana" from the world for fear of what may happen. There are people who seek to destroy those with power, so she must keep it in.Wren and her younger sister take off to London and as Wren's debut comes closer, she is finding it hard to get a long with the Earl who will be accompanying her. Wren and Earl Thornewood crack me up. Wren is my kind of girl. Spunky, and full of whit. She is such a great female character. Earl Thornewood fits right with Wren. He knew how to take what Wren said and he knew just how to dish it as well. I love it when characters banter back and forth with each other.There is another who is trying to capture the eye of Wren. Lord Blackburn. Let's just say he is a good "shady" character. I didn't like him from the moment he was introduced to Wren. There just was something "off" about him.The story was so great, and just when I thought it was going to end the way I wanted it to..BAM, plot twist. The ending of this book is so exciting. I felt like I got slapped in the face when I got to the end. The world was all sunshine and roses and then BAM...It was kind of awesome. I love how it ends, but getting to that ending was exciting.I love stories about magic. They make me happy. I love that there is always some "one" or some "thing" trying to keep the magic hidden. Or trying to keep the magic for themselves. It makes for an exciting story. There are so many great characters in this book. Both main and secondary. I loved them all. Well, some were more slimy than others, but they were all great characters. I truly love it when an author makes me interested in more than just the "main" characters. It really makes the story come more alive for me.Source: I was given this book as part of a book tour, in return for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way for this review. These are my own PERSONAL thoughts on the book.Content: There is some sexual innuendo in this book, as well as some descriptive "foreplay". It isn't a main focus by any means, but just so you are aware. I received a copy of this book from Edelweiss for an honest review. I really loved this book! It was unique and I couldn't put it down. I could picture Wren's debut and just imagine how horrible it would be to live in a time where women have no say in their futures. I hope Jessica will write more about Arcana, maybe stories about Wren's siblings. Thank you for the opportunity to read this book. I loved it!
What do You think about Arcana (2014)?
a nice, sweet, simple "take my mind off of things" read...review to come!
—Hinal
