The Betrayal

Good read!

For anyone in between books or just looking for something new to read, I recommend The Betrayal. It has a unique universe and the plot pulls you in. Who doesn't love elves?!

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This is an exciting romantic fantasy

Eliani's spirit was shattered when her beloved rejected her after their after cup bonding. Despondent and feeling like she wasted a year and a day, Eliani enlists as an Alpinon Guard warrior, one of the most dangerous jobs an aelven can accept as death is a typical outcome but that no longer matters to her. She vows no male will ever get her heart again except her father whom she has become his top aid.----------

Turisan leaves Glenwhollow feeling upbeat about life as he goes to deliver a message from his father to congratulate the daughter of a family friend on her election as governor. He journeys through the invigorating woodlands but realizes someone is following him, whom he identifies as an Alpinon Guard. However, instead of an assault, he is taken to Hightstone where he receives great honors. ---------------

When he and Eliani meet they are not just attracted to one another; they share the legendary mindspeech. Both are appalled and frightened yet euphoric. Neither realizes their paranormal connection as much as their respective heart ties will be the main hope when the outlawed exiled former aelven clan Darkshore led by the bloodsucking Queen Shalr are crossing the Ebon Mountains to reclaim more than their lost status; they come to conquer and dine on the blood of their once allies.-------------

This is an exciting romantic fantasy starring two intriguing protagonists and a solid support cast who add societal depth to the aelven clans or the vampiric alben. The reactions to the mindspeech between Eliani and Turisan are terrific as each covets the link but also fears what is going on. Fans will appreciate Pati Nagle's appropriately titled tale and look forward to me adventures in Alpinon and beyond.----------

Harriet Klausner

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Nothing New

The book stays at the same pace throughout the book. Nothing exciting really happens. The story grabs your attention, but nothing holds you to the story line. It was just alright

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Not all that exciting!

I found the book to be mediocre in all areas. That's about it.

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Nice Story

I will definitely read the next boo, I like sci-fi and romance together

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Great plot, but...

I picked up this book because the plot was so different, and I love a good romance mixed with elf lore. I thought the idea of the novel was great. This author is wonderful at coming up with an interesting setting with many different directions and levels regarding the history and back drop of the setting and people. She has a good mix of evil and good, and tells the tale of both, so you really feel the different sides to the tale. However, she spends so much time with the action on what the characters are going to do next, that she misses the telling of the characters themselves. These characters have very little chemistry. Lots of characters, and very little chemistry between them, so you really don't grow to care about them. I mean at all. There is also very little romance bewtween the two main characters, then wham, they are together, and you feel nothing. You can tell this is a first book, with a possible follow up, as the book builds on a story with no ending. I got through half the book, then speed readed the rest. I might buy the follow up if it looks more promising, but it's doubtful. Too bad to, as this has a great, well thought out plot that should be tons of fun to read.

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