The romance didn’t enter major shipping levels for me, but I definitely do not think anyone should let the idea of a love triangle scare them away from this one. Of course, you don’t actually know which guys she’s interested in, because Mary E. The way that the book is set up, with multiple points of view, does make it feel that way a bit, but Lia’s pretty consistent about where her romantic interests lie.
Much has been made of the love triangle aspect of The Kiss of Deception which is honestly a bit misleading. Though she chooses to be without her family, she does so with a heavy heart and she never forgets them. Not only that, but she continues to worry and wonder if she’s made the right choice even when her new life working in a tavern is going so well. Her emotions are complex and she does worry about her family. The opening is common enough, with a princess running away from her arranged marriage, willing to marry only for the deepest love. The fact that The Kiss of Deception is above par became apparent early on. The history, culture is lush in this world and readers won't be disappointed to be a part of Lia's journey. Otherwise, this is another must read for those who love high epic fantasies/romances with writing that sweeps you away into a whole different realm. Maybe it was because of who and what he really is( don't worry! No spoilers here!) I just had a hard time buying the love triangle. I really didn't feel the connection between him and Lia. I really loved Lia and Rafe and wanted to see more of them.Īnother problem I had was with Kaden. What I had issues with had to be the different POVs throughout. I liked seeing his conflicts and struggles that begin with his first encounter until the last. Rafe, the prince, was a character that didn't fit the cliche jilted royalty out to get revenge. Readers can't help but want her to be able to succeed and maybe, just maybe, find her own love without the societal constraints forced on women of her world. A decision she makes has her rushing off into a new world filled with danger. Lia is willful, strong, and stubborn right from the start. Readers see how tightly controlling Lia's world is and how she wants nothing more than to not only erase the design but the loveless match that she is sure will bring her nothing but misery. What worked for me had to be the rich language and world building that starts right on the very first page when readers get a glimpse of one elaborate design created on Princess Lia's back.
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