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5+ stars for The Lady of the Mirrored Lake (The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven Book 2) by Jennifer Ivy Walker #romantasy #medievalpnr #historicalfantasy #bookreview

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Title: The Lady of the Mirrored Lake (The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven Book 2)

Author: Jennifer Ivy Walker

Genre: Historical fantasy, Medieval paranormal romance, Romantasy

 

Book Blurb:

 

First Place Paranormal Romance Guild 2023

Reviewers' Choice Award

Literary Titan Gold Award 2023


Hunted by the Black Widow Queen, Issylte--a healer with the verdant magic of the forest--must flee Avalon with the two finest knights in the Celtic realm, both wrongly accused of treason. The trio travels to Bretagne, where Issylte heals a critically injured wolf and obtains fiercely loyal, shapeshifting allies.


In mystical Brocéliande, Issylte becomes a warrior priestess of the Tribe of Dana and otherworldly mate of the Blue Knight of Cornwall, discovering with Tristan a passion that transcends all bounds. When she becomes the Lady of the Mirrored Lake, sworn to defend the sacred waters of the Goddess, Issylte must undertake a perilous quest to discover what priceless object lies hidden in its murky depths.


As a nascent evil emerges in a fetid cave, Issylte and Tristan must face a diabolical trio that threatens their lives, their love, and their kingdoms.


Enchanted. Enflamed. Entwined. Can their passion and power prevail?

 

My Review:

 

Are you ready to venture forth into a world unlike any you’ve encountered? In the continuation of the story of this French fairy tale, we discover a love that knows no bounds, an evil trio threatening all they hold dear, and a quest to find what lies beneath the lake’s surface. Are you hooked yet?


This book has everything you want in a fairy tale: descriptive narration, imaginative plot, intricate world-building, expressive characters, and a love strong enough to overcome the greatest odds.


It all starts with the descriptive narration and world-building. Jennifer Ivy Walker is recreating a well-known French fairy tale. In order to make this story her own, she also blends Celtic mythology and Arthurian legend. As a reader, I have high expectations, especially after book one. Jennifer Ivy Walker surpasses my expectations with ease. Her world-building is top-notch with incredible detail. Every aspect of the world-building is believable. The narration dovetails nicely with the world-building, allowing the reader to be immersed in the story unabated.


The plot progression is even with plenty to keep the reader entertained. Using classic fairy tale writing techniques, the story unfolds with precision. The stakes, tension, and drama all play a role in this plot, along with intricate action scenes and emotional love scenes.


The characters continue to weave their magic and I connected with them on many levels. Even the minor characters are portrayed with depth of feeling.


Is this book better than book one? It’s hard for me to answer that question. If you take into consideration how emotional I became as I read, then yes, this book is better. But at the same time, it’s on equal footing with book one. An incredible read, The Lady of the Mirrored Lake will sweep you away. Romance readers will love this book, as I do.

 

My Rating: 5+ stars

 

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Author Biography:

 

Jennifer Ivy Walker is a former high school teacher and professor of French at a state college in Florida. She writes paranormal fantasy, medieval romance, Viking historical romance, myth retellings, and historical fiction, inspired by her travels to France and her MA in French literature.

 

Her novels have won numerous awards, including the Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal 2023 in Mythology for her debut novel, The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven, the Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewers’ Choice Award 2023 in the Historical Fantasy/Myth genre for The Lady of the Mirrored Lake, and the American Fiction Awards Best Historical Romance Winner 2024 for Winter Solstice in the Crystal Castle.

 

She also designs Renaissance Denim Couture, creates bohemian jewelry, and walks miles along the Florida beach where she lives with her family and golden retriever, Ziggy.

 

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Reviewed by: Nancy

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