So I Married a Sorcerer
Author: Kerrelyn Sparks
Reviewer: Una
Rating: A-
What I’m Talking About:
The Embraced series is so far a truly fascinating mythology. So I Married a Sorcerer is an exciting and thrilling sequel to How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days.
First, I really enjoy this world. Those born on a night when the two moons are touching (so called “embraced”) are born with special abilities. Unless born on this night, you will be a normal human person. The main continent is predominately ruled by men and the culture worships the sun god. They kill those that are embraced. On a small island, cloisters of women who worship the twin moon goddesses live in relative isolation. It is here where those families will abandon their embraced children in order to keep them safe if unable to keep them safe themselves. A group of young woman, embraced orphans on the island is the focal of this series.
Brigitta and Rupert’s journey was a fascinating one. I enjoyed this tale of a dreaded pirate that wreaks havoc on the seas. However if a closer look is taken, Rupert’s piracy has a very particular focus and an even more noble goal. Brigitta learns that she is the younger sister to an evil king, as it turns out the same King that the pirate Rupert targets exclusively. As Rupert first sees Brigitta as a means to an end, it goes from using her to keeping her safe from a brother that will ultimately abuse and destroy her. I enjoyed watching Brigitta’s fortune unwind. The attraction and tit-for-tat between her and Rupert was captivating.
The side story of the nun that accompanies Brigitta was a fun and intriguing side story. I enjoyed the comic relief that Sister Fallyn provided, as well as her own self-journey. Sister Fallyn’s fear of pirates was a witty backdrop while they are held captive by Rupert. Though this story can be read as a standalone, it is much richer and more enjoyable to follow each sister. The previous couple and other sisters do make appearances in this story. It is wonderful to be able to see the “after” the happily-ever-after ending.
If you enjoy a well-balanced fantasy and romance novel with a fascinating mythology, you might want to pick up The Embraced. I recommend starting with How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days so you can fully enjoy So I Married a Sorcerer.
Our Rating: A- Enjoyed A Lot
About the Book:
Growing up on the Isle of Moon, Brigitta knows nothing of her past, except that she is Embraced: born with powers that forced her into hiding. Everything changes when she learns she’s a princess, hidden away from her villainous half-brother who now rules the kingdom. But he knows about Brigitta, and he’ll do anything to get her back. Unless a certain roguish pirate has anything to say about it…
Rupert is both an infamous pirate and a sorcerer with the power to harness the wind. He’s been waiting nineteen years for revenge—and he needs Brigitta to get it. What begins as a kidnapping of the fiery beauty turns into a fierce attraction. But can he win the captive princess’s heart?
Release Date: August 29, 2017
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Series: The Embraced #2
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Format(s): Paperback (496 pages), e-book
Book Source: Publisher/NetGalley
Purchase Info:
Amazon
Reviews in the Series:
How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days by Kerrelyn Sparks (The Embraced #1)