I'm someone who's new to Trisha Wolfe's work but I can say without a doubt that she has guaranteed loyalty from me.
The characters are so real, the plot fast-paced and action-packed. Astarte "Star" is such an amazing kissass female lead. I've read very few books this year that have been able to score as high as Astarte's Wrath has- 5 shiny and bold stars with enthusiasm towards her new release, FIREBLOOD.
Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Actium, in the city of Alexandria, Star struggles with her guardian duties as her feelings for the newly named pharaoh of Egypt, Xarion grow deeper. Not only is she his slave, bound to be loyal to him, but he's human; all of which makes everything more forbidden.
Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Actium, in the city of Alexandria, Star struggles with her guardian duties as her feelings for the newly named pharaoh of Egypt, Xarion grow deeper. Not only is she his slave, bound to be loyal to him, but he's human; all of which makes everything more forbidden.
But when a conspiracy linked to Caesar creeps into Alexandria, Star must choose between helping her fellow Kythan free themselves of their servitude, and protecting her charge—the last pharaoh—while Egypt burns around her.
The imagery and descriptions didn't feel as overwhelming as I expected. Being my first Egyptian mythology book, I expected to be confused. Surprisingly, though, Wolfe does such a a good job that anything likely to cause confusion won't.
Now no good book is complete without some romance. Star's forbidden love with Xarion, Pharaoh of Egypt is so steamy and swoon-worthy. Every time I came across Xarion's name, goosebumps appeared. I've gone through that whole fan-girling phase so I didn't expect to feel an actual crush for a guy who wasn't perfect but who was great and real. No cutout romantic interests allowed here.
The setting and the backstory was phenomenally done and I couldn't have asked for anything differently. If this is any testimony to Wolfe's style, I can without a doubt say that she's original, authentic and goes beyond what sells. Nothing is as you expect it to be and I, for one, am glad.
Even the secondary characters had a role and a life to them that some author's often overlook. I am quite proud to be able to review such a great book and I am in waiting for the next book, impatiently.
The imagery and descriptions didn't feel as overwhelming as I expected. Being my first Egyptian mythology book, I expected to be confused. Surprisingly, though, Wolfe does such a a good job that anything likely to cause confusion won't.
Now no good book is complete without some romance. Star's forbidden love with Xarion, Pharaoh of Egypt is so steamy and swoon-worthy. Every time I came across Xarion's name, goosebumps appeared. I've gone through that whole fan-girling phase so I didn't expect to feel an actual crush for a guy who wasn't perfect but who was great and real. No cutout romantic interests allowed here.
The setting and the backstory was phenomenally done and I couldn't have asked for anything differently. If this is any testimony to Wolfe's style, I can without a doubt say that she's original, authentic and goes beyond what sells. Nothing is as you expect it to be and I, for one, am glad.
Even the secondary characters had a role and a life to them that some author's often overlook. I am quite proud to be able to review such a great book and I am in waiting for the next book, impatiently.
Rating: 5 stars
Will I be reading anything by Trisha Wolfe in the future? Of course. It's hard to quit.
Recommended for: anyone who likes Egyptian mythology, action-packed novellas with a kickass lead
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Sneak Peek: Bath Scene from Xarion’s POV
Star narrows her eyes at me, her full, bottom lip puckering out the way it does when she’s in serious thought—and though I’m listening to her words, all I want to do is trap that bottom lip between my teeth. Nip it and caress it with my tongue.
“I knew you’d say that,” she says. “And that is precisely why I didn't want you to know.” She raises her hand from my chest and swipes the wet hair from my forehead. Her body subtly moves against me with this action, and it drives me wild. “A possible retaliation by the guardians is just one more weighted burden on top of the many you already carry. You don’t need the added strain. Let me deal with Candra and the Kythan. They’re my kindred. As long as I’m their equal—in both power and status—I can protect you.”
This woman—the woman I've loved my entire life—is my protector. She not only guards against physical threats, but watches over my mental well being. But I cannot allow her to carry all my problems alone anymore. I want to be her guardian, to be the one to comfort her when she’s fearful, and protect her against this world.
I tilt my head and suck in a deep breath. “This is why you won’t be with me.” I want her to admit it. If she finally confesses that our titles and her battle with the right course of action have been the only reasons for her kept affections, then by Gods…help me from laying her out on this tile and taking her—making her mine. I won’t stop.
She nods.
“This is the only reason.” She nods again, and that is all the conformation I need. “Then I refuse to let them keep us apart for one more moment.” I grasp her face between my hands and claim her lips with mine.
Her lips are soft and warm as I achingly coax them into a fevered kiss, unable to hold back my desire for her. I had planned for our first kiss many times, imagined it over and over. The way I would caress her lips slowly and lovingly, conveying my affections. But every emotion I have ever felt for Star rushes to the surface all at once, and I can’t slow. I won’t. I won’t allow her a moment to question our actions, to reconsider us. I’m going to kiss her senseless—kiss the reason right out of her infuriatingly rational head.
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