The beautiful language that Allison uses to describe scenes- for example the scene at the wedding with the gorgeous big house. I felt like I was right there in the moment with Violet 3.
Robert Maxwell! What a perfect character. It started well when Violet met him in a bookstore and then only improved from there. The parts I not-so loved- 1. Some scenes did seem to drag on a little bit like at the winery. This is a small critique but it needed to be made. May 25, Annemarie rated it it was ok Shelves: read-in-english.
This was a book that I really did not like at the beginning but got better towards the end. While I love stories involving King Arthur's legend, I did not like the romance as described in this book. The characters were all adults, yet the romance felt no different from reading about teens.
It just felt so immature to me. Jul 01, Jessica Cervantes rated it it was amazing. Great book! The characters are so lovable and the story pulls you in and keeps you there. I want more!!! Sequel now please My Kindle e-book. Aug 20, Jamie Jack rated it it was ok Shelves: p , fantasy. Good Idea, Execution Weak I am of several minds of this book.
I liked the Arthurian backdrop, though I don't think it was explored to its full extent. Just because he's hot and saved her life doesn't mean he's necessarily trustworthy. There were definite issues with grammar, punctuation, and usage. Commas were problematic, as they often are in self-pubbed work, but there are other pla Good Idea, Execution Weak I am of several minds of this book. Commas were problematic, as they often are in self-pubbed work, but there are other places where the wrong punctuation was used as well, like errant periods and incorrect punctuation of dialogue.
The dialogue tags were a little odd at times and didn't seem to always go with what the action was, so it was a little jarring. I think the story definitely needed tightening and focusing at the hands of a good editor. That being said, the author did create an interesting world; the execution just didn't quite live up to the ideas. I did receive a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
Aug 22, Erin rated it it was amazing. I always love a story that adds the Arthurian touch. After an attack Violet is opened to a world of magic she didn't know before. AS she soon learns to understand is that she must embrace her magic or everything including Robert will be lost to Morgana. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Mar 17, Cheyanne rated it it was amazing.
I am hooked! Soothsayer was the perfect escape into a magical world that I needed. I fell in love with the characters and the story. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. Dec 19, Erin Richardson rated it it was amazing. My sister recommended the book. Got into it right away. Loved the storyline, the writing, the magical world!
Dec 27, Pamela Crane rated it it was amazing Shelves: fantastical , romance. As a professional photographer running her own business, Violet thinks her life is complete … and completely romance-less. Until Robert steps into the picture. For Violet is a Soothsayer—the Waker who is destined to wake a mystical Lady that was foretold during the Arthurian era.
And this Lady protects the magi As a professional photographer running her own business, Violet thinks her life is complete … and completely romance-less. Yet her hidden identity nearly costs her life, until Robert steps in and heals both her life and her heart.
As the romantic tension builds, Violet takes a shot at love elsewhere, only to circle back to Robert as they are drawn together.
The story is a passionately woven tale of magic and legend, with an intricate plotline that combs through history and evolves into a modern-day culmination of action and budding relationships. Soothsayer by Allison Sipe is a wonderful story to read. This is book number one a wonderful start to a brand new series writen by a brand new author for me to read. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loved reading about paranormal romances and fantasy in their stories.
Oct 28, KarnagesMistress marked it as to-read Shelves: giveaways. I received this book for free through Goodreads Giveaways. It is autographed. Sarah kaplan rated it really liked it Oct 29, Edie Ewe rated it it was amazing Dec 13, Isabel rated it liked it Oct 23, April rated it it was ok Nov 12, Monica rated it liked it Apr 09, Sarah rated it liked it Jan 27, Natalia Rodriguez rated it it was amazing May 24, Marina rated it liked it Mar 08, Kalli Irving rated it it was amazing Jul 01, Natalie rated it it was amazing Apr 11, Katie Christensen rated it it was amazing Apr 26, Kayla rated it really liked it May 11, There are no discussion topics on this book yet.
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