I rarely write book review posts, that becasue it takes me son long to read one you guys would get bored between posts and forget me. But I have just finsished The Beauty Thief, written by my bloggie friend Rachael Ritchey. The premise of the story is about where real beauty comes from and that outer beauty is superficial and without inner beauty we are an empty shell. The message is powerful and the imagery in the story around this is powerful.
The story is set around the betrothal of a young princess to a high prince and a mysterious character that has the ability to steal beauty to stay alive for many centuries. The story start off in a very chilled out way, there is a lot of familiarisation with the events, people and their backgrounds. Events in the book change when treachery and the key event of the story takes place.
After this the plot splits into different sub plots as honourable knights and dastadly villains play their own part. Setting against each other and finding their way around all the problems thown ni their way. There is more treachery and battles as the characters start to converge towards the story climax. The pace picks up a lot in the second half making it hard to put down as I found the different plot threads knitted together.
The final climax ends in a surprising way, I’m not going to say how because I want you guys to read it for yorselves. But as with any good story there are questions left which need answering and the inevitable thread which my or may not lead to a follow on.
This was not my normal kind of read, I approached it with an open mind and I was pleasantly surprised with the story. It’s something that would appeal to many, it’s simple language appealing to younger and older readers alike. Sure, some purists may think that the language is newer than the time the story is set and doesn’t work. But that’s not the point. This didn’t set out to be Lord of the Rings and only a very brave person would set out down that path. Its aimed at being a read that could be easy for young or old. It’s an enjoyable read and I would suggest all you reader bloggies should give it a try! Have a look at Rachaels website for details on where to get it.
Simon 🙂
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A wonderful review. Enticing. Alluring. T.u.g.g.i.n.g. 🙂
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Excellent, I hope it inspired you to buy and read it!
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Inspired. 🙂
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Good! 😃
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Thanks Tess, you know just what to say to encourage a writer’s soul. 🙂
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It’s all true so it’s easy to say. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Its true as well! 😃
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Reblogged this on Fiction by Rachael Ritchey and commented:
A balanced review of The Beauty Thief. 🙂
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You have a way with words, Simon. 🙂 If not for the fact that I wrote it I’d certainly go read it now. 🙂
I appreciate your thoughts on the purist approach, too. Don’t know if that is bravery so much as stubbornness, but sometimes there’s only a thin line between. 😉
Love your review! May I wrote bits around social media?
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You can share it wherever you like boss!
The purist thing is what was coming to mind, in same ways the modern language felt out of place, but as I said that wasn’t the point and your words eased me into the story.
I’m pleased you liked the post. 😃
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