Review of Deceitful Survival

[Shannon Palmer]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Deceitful Survival" by LC Lee.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Deceitful Survival by L.C. Lee is a historical fiction that spans cross the late 17th century to the early 18th century. In the book, the heroine Andree, a newly sworn-in nun, falls in love with a rebellious priest when she is sent to an island to be a missionary. The story follows their relationship on the journey through many countries and across waters. The new love they hold for each other is testing their faith in God and the church.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book as it included vivid imagery and well-developed characters. Despite the romantic themes, the twists and turns of Deceitful Survival kept my interest piqued until the last page. I appreciated how other characters that Andree met had well-developed storylines that tie up at the end nicely. L.C. Lee includes many different lands and ethnicities in this book. He does a great job at having the correct fashion, using appropriate language and etiquette to create a convincing scene. Throughout the story, Andree faces many obstacles, which gives her ample opportunity to grow as a character. I found the author does an admirable job at keeping her spirit and individuality while adhering to the oppressive nature of the early 18th century. This makes Andree a likeable main character, which causes the readers to root for her from the first paragraph.

Secondly, there were no notable spelling or grammatical errors, which made it very easy to read. I appreciated that L.C. Lee managed to approach having religion in his story without it being at the centre of his characters moral compass. While the church is paramount to society in the 17th and 18th centuries, the characters can question their beliefs in relation to what is important to them. They create relationships with others who were not of the Christian or Catholic faith in a respectful manner. I did not find reading it off-putting as a non-believer.

Personally, I did not think this book had any negative aspects. It was well written, edited and had an engaging yet concise storyline.

As this book falls under the historic-romance category, there were a few explicit scenes. Because of this, I would suggest the book to mature readers of 16 years and above. I think that most adults would enjoy this book as it contains aspects of many different genres. Historical with a touch of romance and action.

Finally, I would rate Deceitful Survival 4 out of 4 stars.

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