Review of SHEIN An Irish Prince
Posted: 01 Oct 2022, 16:32
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "SHEIN An Irish Prince" by CK Stephens.]
Sheín: An Irish Prince by CK Stephens is a thrilling tale of a time traveler named Sean.
By fate of a dare from friends, Sean sleeps in a burial cave in 1971 and awakens in the mid-fifteenth century to old English society. He discovers he has dream-traveled and is at a loss on how to find his way back home. Sean eases into his new environment with the help of young Deirdre and wins an inevitable fight against the Captain of the Guards. This win gains him popularity across the land, and he soon becomes a guard. Gaining favor in the eye of Clann Chief Conmara, Sean rises to the position of Captain and a vital member of the Chief’s court. Sean becomes Sheín, and his existential knowledge about history, martial arts, and medieval weaponry builds a credible profile. He strives to discover his purpose in this time and find favor in the eyes of his love interest. Would he be successful?
CK Stephens is a phenomenal writer. She weaves an intriguing tale with her words and pays meticulous attention to details and settings. Her sentences are compelling and transport readers to the 1440s without a hitch. To add, the author used vocabulary connected to the particular demography, which was a telltale sign of intense research. The characters were distinct, with broad personalities. Raghnailt’s character recorded a significant character development, which was excellent to witness.
I like the base plotline of this story. The topic of dream travel is unique and eye-catching. I’d be very excited to see a movie adaptation of this book as it checks all the boxes for me. There were some history lessons between the lines, and I enjoyed having a personalized experience with the meaning of some idioms and their sources. The romance subplot unraveling in the background of the proper action was exceptionally captivating. Deirdre’s character besotted me with her deep insight and wisdom. Her character was enigmatic, and I was glad she got a chance to shine despite her status. My favorite scene was when Sheín, so mesmerized, slipped into his modern lingua and called her hot. His compliment gets lost in translation, and Deirdre’s response is hilarious.
Although, I wouldn’t say I like that the author didn’t finalize Deirdre’s story with the new knight. I would like to believe there was more to their story, as the conclusion of it is not what I expected. Apart from this, there’s nothing I dislike about this book. It was exceptionally edited and free from any error. With a well-developed plot and incredible characterization, this book is gold. Therefore, I rate Sheín: An Irish Prince 4 out of 4 stars.
I highly recommend this book to fans of historical fiction. This is one book that would continually live rent-free with you. The book is a mesmerizing read, I assure you!
******
SHEIN An Irish Prince
View: on Bookshelves
Sheín: An Irish Prince by CK Stephens is a thrilling tale of a time traveler named Sean.
By fate of a dare from friends, Sean sleeps in a burial cave in 1971 and awakens in the mid-fifteenth century to old English society. He discovers he has dream-traveled and is at a loss on how to find his way back home. Sean eases into his new environment with the help of young Deirdre and wins an inevitable fight against the Captain of the Guards. This win gains him popularity across the land, and he soon becomes a guard. Gaining favor in the eye of Clann Chief Conmara, Sean rises to the position of Captain and a vital member of the Chief’s court. Sean becomes Sheín, and his existential knowledge about history, martial arts, and medieval weaponry builds a credible profile. He strives to discover his purpose in this time and find favor in the eyes of his love interest. Would he be successful?
CK Stephens is a phenomenal writer. She weaves an intriguing tale with her words and pays meticulous attention to details and settings. Her sentences are compelling and transport readers to the 1440s without a hitch. To add, the author used vocabulary connected to the particular demography, which was a telltale sign of intense research. The characters were distinct, with broad personalities. Raghnailt’s character recorded a significant character development, which was excellent to witness.
I like the base plotline of this story. The topic of dream travel is unique and eye-catching. I’d be very excited to see a movie adaptation of this book as it checks all the boxes for me. There were some history lessons between the lines, and I enjoyed having a personalized experience with the meaning of some idioms and their sources. The romance subplot unraveling in the background of the proper action was exceptionally captivating. Deirdre’s character besotted me with her deep insight and wisdom. Her character was enigmatic, and I was glad she got a chance to shine despite her status. My favorite scene was when Sheín, so mesmerized, slipped into his modern lingua and called her hot. His compliment gets lost in translation, and Deirdre’s response is hilarious.
Although, I wouldn’t say I like that the author didn’t finalize Deirdre’s story with the new knight. I would like to believe there was more to their story, as the conclusion of it is not what I expected. Apart from this, there’s nothing I dislike about this book. It was exceptionally edited and free from any error. With a well-developed plot and incredible characterization, this book is gold. Therefore, I rate Sheín: An Irish Prince 4 out of 4 stars.
I highly recommend this book to fans of historical fiction. This is one book that would continually live rent-free with you. The book is a mesmerizing read, I assure you!
******
SHEIN An Irish Prince
View: on Bookshelves