The Prince's Man by Deborah Jay
This book was released yesterday and I was so busy I missed the release. But I highly recommend that you go out (or log into amazon) and by it now!
I know, I know. I never give 5 stars to anything, but I
finished this book and went immediately to “Where’s the next one”. Which of
course, there isn’t. The one I read was an advanced reader’s copy I got in
exchange for an honest review, but I assure you that I will definitely be
watching this author so that I can snap up whatever else she comes out with!
Back to the book. The Prince’s man is set in a fantasy world
where mankind has been trying to survive on a new land for a hundred years and
more. Since they escaped from a land full of magic and a war with the fae.
There are several kingdoms, which appear to be an approximation of medieval
Europe. None of the kingdoms get on particularly well of course.
We follow Rustam Chalice (Rusty) as the kingdom appears
about to topple. Someone is selling the secret to eternal life and making a lot
of money. That money appears to be going to fund a private army. Something the
young king’s uncle, the spymaster as it were, cannot allow any of the families
to do. When the families have fought before, it was disastrous and it doesn’t
look to be any less so now. Especially for the royals and those who are loyal
to them.
It’s an epic adventure with several well formed and engaging
characters. As well as Rusty we have the cold Lady Risada Delgano vas Domn. Who
saw her parent’s murdered when she was but 6 years old. She raised her brother,
the Lord Iain Merschenko vas Domn to rule the second house but is struggling to
let go of the reins (in true medieval style, women cannot rule a family). The
interactions between these two as well as the other, less loyal characters, are
both believable and unpredictable. It’s been a while since I didn’t know what
was going to happen next in a book!
Add into that magic which is both awed and feared and you
have the perfect epic fantasy adventure in a style that will have you gripped
to every word. Please note, that it is advisable to start this book when you
have a block of time to dedicate to it. Starting an hour before needing to
leave the house will make you late, I should know. Read time approx. 5 – 6
hours. (Again, remember that I read quite fast. It’s 5904 locations on kindle
so compare it to the time you take to read books of a similar length for a
personal estimate)
Happy Reading
Goodreads link: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18194573-the-prince-s-man?ac=1
