The Lady and the Highlander
Author: Lecia Cornwall
Reviewer: Una
Rating: A
What I’m Talking About:
The Lady and the Highlander is another great story in the Highland Fairy Tale series. This retelling of Snow White was inventive, creative and enthralling.
I loved Laire and Iain’s story. It was unique and I enjoyed the obstacles and challenges to Laire and Iain’s romance. Iain is bound to Laire’s stepmother by a traumatic past. Laire is haunted by her own tragic past but determined to save her family. Between Iain’s duty and Laire’s stubborn courage, it seemed their future was impossible. However, as in all fairy tales, love finds a way (even if it includes a bit of nail biting).
I loved how Ms. Cornwall wove the essence of Snow White into the story. It was perfectly balanced and though the elements were present in some form – the story was absolutely its own. It was gripping, heartfelt, and full of surprises. Even knowing the story of Snow White, I wasn’t sure how certain elements would come together. I delighted in how unique and yet familiar the story felt. I think my favorite Snow White inclusion was the “dwarfs”. The band of thieves that take Laire in was utterly creative and provided a fascinating element to the story.
Overall, I loved this latest installment in the Highland Fairy Tale series. Laire and Iain’s journey was gripping, full of twists, and passion. I eagerly look forward to the next story. If you enjoy a creative and gripping spin on a fairy tale, full of romance and suspense, then you definitely need to pick up this series. Though they can be read as a standalone, the series is richer if you start with the first book, Beauty and the Highland Beast.
My Rating: A, Loved It
About the Book:
Laire MacLeod’s father has married a mysterious widow who is a vain beauty that deals with potions and spells. Laire does not drink them with the rest of her family and is the only one who could see through her stepmother’s games. When Laire flees to find help from her Uncle the Lady’s huntsman follows her with orders to kill. Laire must survive in a dangerous new city and find the antidote to a poisonous potion before it is too late.
Iain Lindsay is cursed. He is bound for seven years to be the hunter of a Lady who uses him to bring back birds to use in her potions. When Laire MacLeod escapes the Lady’s nets, Iain tracks her to Edinburgh, where she’s found shelter with an unusual band of thieves, but he cannot bring himself to harm her. Instead, he finds himself falling in love with the MacLeod beauty.
But a Highlander’s oath is his bond, and the price for helping her is death, both his own, and of those he loves.
Release Date: April 4, 2017
Publisher: Swerve
Series: A Highland Fairy Tale #3
Genre: Fantasy Romance, Historical
Format(s): e-book
Book Source: Publisher/NetGalley
Purchase Info:
Amazon
Reviews in the Series:
Beauty and the Highland Beast by Lecia Cornwall (A Highland Fairytale #1)
When a Laird Finds a Lass by Lecia Cornwall (A Highland Fairytale #2)