Let's start with my only real complaint about the book,it is too short; as I read this book I kept looking down at my kindling thinking that it was going by too fast.I have read a few other reviews and I cannot agree with the problems others are having with the way the characters spoke(maybe,because I am part Highlander), for me it was a light read that flowed very nicely.Gavin was troubled by his brothers' love for their women always being dawned around even as he was around, alone to witness this. He manages to come across a women on the run from a false King(my inner Highlander speaking) trying to marry her off to resolve a feud despite her feelings and even going to lengths of humiliating her.Ms. Crosby did a delightful job of writing a a quirky off beat love story and I look forward to reading more of her books, but I am hoping that the next one is a bit longer and like I said, that is due to her crafting a great tale. Highland Song is the beginning of a series, and a novella, and I have to admit, I picked it up for three reasons: it was free, the cover art is stunning, and I was looking for a short read.I am not a typical romance reader, in that, I like my romance to have some history and/or fantasy to it, and Highland Song hit my mark. Though I was initially put off by the dialogue that other reviewers have mentioned, I soon found it charming and enveloping. If I imagine what the story would have been like without it, I imagine it would have taken away some of the charm and absorption of the story, so what I stumbled over in the beginning, I adored in the end.The relationship between Cat and Gavin is both intriguing and original…not to mention tantalizing! The secondary plot of the rival clans brilliantly worked into the main romantic plot and ties up beautifully in the end and a slow build between the characters has original settings that kept me intrigued and wondering.The magical aspect just adds ambiance to the book—showing a bit of old-fashioned mind-set and mysticism.Even though the book is short (which is exactly the time span I had for reading with two small kids!), it’s satiating and a complete story leaving you wanting for nothing when it all wraps up.I have to admit, I really adore this book and admire the author and when I’ve got a chance to read something longer, I’ll definitely seek out more books from her.
What do You think about Highland Song (2013)?
I enjoyed this but should have read the previous four to this series first.
—lucy
Great Novella! Would like to read the rest of the series.
—Marie
Enjoyable quick read. Love the Scottish dialect.
—gaby
