The author sent me a copy of this book (mobi format) – because I won it in a giveaway.
My rating: 4.4 of 5 stars
Plot
(by Goodreads)
Rustam Chalice, hedonist, dance tutor and spy, loves his life, never better than when he’s bedding a gorgeous woman. So when the kingdom he serves is threatened from within, he leaps into action.
Only trouble is, the spy master, Prince Halnashead, teams him up with an untouchable aristocratic assassin who despises him.
And to make matters worse, she’s the most beautiful woman in the Five Kingdoms.
Plunged into a desperate journey through the mountains, the mismatched pair struggle to survive deadly wildlife, the machinations of a spiteful god – and each other.
They must also keep alive a sickly elf they need as a political pawn. But when the elf reveals that Rustam has magic of his own, he is forced to question his identity, his sanity, and worse, his loyalty to his prince.
For in Tyr-en, all magic users are put to death.
Genre(s): Fantasy, Epic, Sword & Sorcery
Series: The Five Kingdoms, #1
Length: 444 pages
Release Date: 2014-02-15
Teaser
Halnashead slapped his open palms down on the desk, decision reached.
“Rustam, I want you and Dart to work together on this.”
Rustam jerked upright in his chair. Surprise and indignation warred with curiosity. “My prince,” he said. “If you have a task you want doing, you know I am your man, but why would you want me to work with a hired killer?”
My Opinion
This book introduces you to young Risada and her baby brother Iain, helplessly witnessing their parents die by the hand of an intruder. Growing up her one goal is to avenge her parents. Rustam does not know his father, his mother vanished when he was little. They both live in one of the Five Kingdoms: Tyr-en.
With The Prince’s Man, Deborah Jay has created a steady-paced thrilling fantasy with many interesting characters. I automatically fell in love with Nightstalker, not being sure what to think of her owner/rider. The characters mature as the story proceeds, they discover some truths about themselves, fighting for reaching their goal. The story comprises a variety of craftily elaborated characters with sufficient depth and interesting interactions until the final page. I had a great time reading The Prince’s Man – it is a very intriguing read; it turned me into an invisible ally of the travellers on their mission. I was drawn into the story right away, trying to find my place in the story; succeeding after a few minutes. The story has a lot to offer for the readers, the ending promises new challenges for the next book in the series.
I am looking forward to reading more of this series.
This is for you if you like fast-paced fantasy, interesting characters, series, and lovely covers perfectly fitting the content.
A compelling read in a series to watch out for.
Recommended!
In brief:
Writing | Great |
Plot | Full of surprises |
Mood | Suspenseful |
Pace | Fast |
Characters | Developed |
Violence | Some violence |
Sexual content | Some sexual content |
POV | First person |
About the author
Connect with the Author:
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Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7172608.Deborah_Jay
Amazon Author’s page – Deborah Jay
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Please take a look at my statement on reading in My train of thoughts on …reading. Now I am asking you. 🙂
My questions for you bibliophiles:
What about you? What did you think about The Prince’s Man? Or – if you did not yet read The Prince’s Man – are you now interested in reading it yourself?
My question for you cinephiles:
If The Prince’s Man was filmed – who should direct it, who could you imagine as actors?
I am looking forward to reading your comments. 🙂
Reblogged this on deborahjay and commented:
Lovely review of THE PRINCE’S MAN – thank you Karen, I’d quite forgotten you won a copy in one of my giveaways. I must do another one soon…
Thank you very much for the praise, Debby. I am sorry that it took a while; there were so many deadlines to meet. Your next book will be added to my reading widget sooner.
I know that feeling…
Wow, thanks Karen. I so pleased you enjoyed it. I’m just finishing up editing the next book, so not long to wait – tentatively scheduled for an August release 😀
My pleasure, Debby. I am thrilled that your fiction is as convincing/enjoyable as your non-fiction. It is a relief to know that the next book is going to be released soon. I am looking forward to reading it! 🙂
Excellent! 😀
Thank you! Sounds intriguing 🙂
It is a truly intriguing read, Inese. Enjoy! 🙂
So many books on my list, Karen 🙂 You know how it is – you cannot just move from one author to another. If I like a book, I read more from the same author before moving on.
This makes sense, Inese. 🙂
I often need to read the books as they come; always celebrating the works of known (favourite) or new (at least for me) authors.
Yes, it is fun to discover someone amazing 🙂