Review for King of the Isles – Debbie MazzucaA series that started off as a promising fantasy, with a little romance thrown in, was ruined by the third installment.The first two books in the series, Lord of the Isles and Warrior of the Isles, introduced the reader to a world where reality and fantasy combined in 17th century Scotland. Time and inter-dimensional travel wove the worlds of the Fae and the Scottish lords together – a fun romp and a mindless escape. We were introduced to characters that were surprisingly endearing and funny. They engaged the reader in a way that most romantic novels don’t. Then we come to the third installment….What can I seriously say about this book? It is dreadful! I have never read such a disgusting piece of drivel in my life - except 50 Shades of Grey and Twilight, but those are reviews for another day. Two characters who were delightfully funny in the 2nd installment and had a promising back story are reduced to TSTL Heroine and the caveman Neanderthal.Evangeline went from being wisecracking and protective to a whiny, bullheaded twat! She was all about an equal partnership until Lachlan had the upper hand. She was constantly over estimating her so-called amazing powers. Powers, may I say, that were never utilized, explained or capitalized on, but for one part in the introduction. After tearing a hole in the fabric between the dimensions and repairing it, she is reduced to basic wizardry fluff – I can make fire and undress myself, all while mixing a martini for my loser boyfriend.Lachlan is a pigheaded, chauvinistic prick who has nothing to offer but a pretty face and an apparently stellar “manhood.” Yawn! Once again a heroine who was perfectly capable of defending herself because she was the most powerful wizard among the Fae must be saved by the knight in shining armor. Why, you ask?Well, mostly, that is a romance novel cop-out and oft used plot device, but also because the author threw in a whole new (using the word new loosely) twist – vampiric blood-sucking among the Fae. Lachlan needs Evie’s blood to survive after a battle and she willingly gives without a fight, thus exchanging her powers with him. Instead of stopping after the life-saving moment, she continues to let him go Edward Cullen on her slutty arse because it’s so sexually fulfilling. Oh joy! Another author who thinks that bloodsucking gets all the ladies wet in drawers…. I’ll pass thanks! If I had known this would be another shameful capitalization on the lameness that was Twilight, I would have left it on the shelf.Throw in the Loch Ness monster and a set up for a few sequels in the form of another character time-travelling to the future and a baby – yes, all women must have babies to be fulfilled in their happiness – although the character hated children… that pretty much sums up this useless story… Great book! Has everything....Mix of fantasy/historical/medieval romance. The author indulges the reader by introducing the dreamworld of the ancient "Fae" or "Fairy" world with the medieval world of Scotland. This is one book in a collection/series with the same characters, but each book tells the story of a hero/heroine couple. Characters are fascinating with their all too mortal advantages and flaws combined with their wonderful and mysterious magical talents. Definitely a must read, if you are into this sort of thing. Might be a great first book, if you've never ventured into fantasy romance, but love historical romance.
What do You think about King Of The Isles (2012)?
Whilst good... I was disappointed in how Evie and Lan handled his son at the end.
—Tiffany100390
