Official Review: Dagger's Destiny by Linnea Tanner

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Re: Official Review: Dagger's Destiny by Linnea Tanner

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I really enjoy the genre this is (historical fiction), but with the sample i think i was a little confused and lost. This seems to happen sometimes while i’m reading, so i think i’m going to reread it and try to put pieces a little more together. I really did enjoy the sample, i think i may be interesting in ordering the book!
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Thank you for the interesting review! I am an avid fan of historical fantasy fiction and I am eager to read this book! At first glance, I didn't know that it was the sequel to Apollo's Raven, but knowing that this book is the sequel makes me eager to read this book! I'm eager to read where the storyline goes in this follow up to the first!
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As this is the second book in a series, I think I would like to start with the first book. I appreciate that this story is somewhat of a historical romance but also a journey of self-discovery. Thank you for the review.
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Thanks for your review. I do not know much about Roman nor Celtic mythology so that might be a barrier for me, but nevertheless it sounds intriguing. I will have to consider reading the preceding book before I make a decision on this one.
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Dagger's Destiny. What a brilliant review. As I read through, I experienced flashbacks that took me back in time to 24 AD. How the author established these linkages is truly intriguing. This is a creation of an inventive genius, and a first rate Historian. What a story!
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Apollo's Raven was a great read. Bearing that in mind, I can't wait to read this installment, well written and just as engaging. Full of Roman and Celtic characteristics with their differences gives perspective to the story.
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Post by Fozia-Bajwa »

wow that is a great review of Dagger'S Destiny by Linnea Tanner. The review written by Cristinaro is written beautifully.
This review remembers the last book by Linnea Tanner that is Apollos Raven.
I think it should be the good end of the love story of Catrin and Marcellus in this book.
thanks for the good review.
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This seems to be an interesting book full of various twists and turns, the descriptions of Roman and Celtic cultures, myths and legends. I also like that there is a romance line too. Catrin has a difficult choice to make - to reunite with her lover ot to abandon her forbidden love for Marcellus to win back her father’s trust and love. It will be interesting to read about it. Still I think it will be more exciting for me to read the first book first.
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I enjoyed reading the review, even though i don't like historical fantasy this seems like an interesting read. With the fact that it has a bit of romance it makes it an awesome read
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Celtic and Roman forbidden love and war. Which does the princess go with, her heart or her loyalty to her people? It caught my attention. But I will have to read the first book of this series. I have added it to my must read list.
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The book was interesting I love the romance part cos it made it very easy to read,love the use of simple language by the writer. I enjoy the storyline. :tiphat:
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The beauty in it is the captivating nature which draws the reader to it.
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Banished by her father and now branded as a traitor, Catrin must now choose between love and duty to change her and her people's destiny. I'm looking forward to reading this book after I finish reading the first book in the series.
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What a grandiose and sweeping tale! I enjoyed Apollo’s Raven and I suspect Dagger’s Destiny will capture my attention as well.the author is very talented!
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This is quite an interesting story, I like that's it's epic, I also like that it has strong female characters. Great review.
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