I had a really good time reading this first book of Kendare Blake´s new series. It was a real adventure to explore her writing-style, to dive into her kind of fantasy, her way of creating not only scenes and the plot but also her characters. And the psychological finesse you´ll find in this great written high fantasy novel is totally stunning. I am thrilled in a very special way and know for sure that I want to read the next book. Highly recommended.

The author´s style is very soft. Caroline Roberts has a beautiful way to describe the landscape this novel is set in and with her words she makes your mouth water when it comes to all the fantastic pastries Ellie is creating.

The novel itself is brought to the reader from Ellies and Joes view through an invisible narrator. You can´t miss whose´ turn it is, because every part is named.

Ellie is a young woman who is great in making big plans only to almost destroy them seconds later with all her doubts and worries. She wants to break free from her family on one hand, but on the other she is very afraid to start new. She runs into things without having a real plan.

Sad, but this novel was not really mine. Yes, it was filled with romance and contained some lovely characters. But during some pages I missed the special something. And the sex scenes didn´t really fit into the style the rest of the book had.

Okay, I gave it a half star more, but that means still, that I see this novel as an average story. There is nothing outstanding in here, and although it was a nice read with some very good scenes, I can´t give it more stars than I do. A nice to look at cover doesn´t make the novel itself better. Sorry, but that is how I feel about it.

After reading this novel, I had tears in my eyes. This was heartbreaking, heartwarming, sensitive and very touching. And the style the author has, with heart, emotions and such a great tactfulness is just something you sometimes need. I recommend this to anyone who needs and wants a bit of romance, troubled past and a happy ending in his daily life.

In the end, I shed some tears and was totally emotional. Again, the author managed to get me with her wonderful story about love, remorse and forgiveness. And again, this was an over-night-read.