Timur's Escape by Tabi Slick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Now that the
business out of the way. Wow! I loved this story. It had political intrigue,
betrayal, murder and I love that couldn't be denied. The author painted such a
vivid picture of the Ottoman Empire that you could see the rich tapestry, the
architecture (the mosque Timur used as a quiet place). The characters truly
came to life. Timur's self-loathing. Emel's hurt at a sister's betrayal. I love
the electricity between the two when they shared their first encounter and then
their first kiss. The discovery that Emel knew of Timur's true nature was
handled so matter of factly that he didn't know what to expect. This was a
well-organized story with developed characters and a plot twist at the end that
threw me for a loop. I appreciated the historical note provided by the
author. It helped put into context why this era as chosen for her
story. It was also a good reminder of how cutthroat the political
world was (and still is on some level) including the mothers of
sons. Sons were vital to the success of an empire.
The author did her
homework to ensure that although this was a fictional story, it still held
accurate and true to its time frame. How will the fact that both sister's share
the same gift playout as this story develops? What will happen to the current
Sultan? The current regime? Emel's family? Book 2 where are you?
Now let's get you that book!
Reviewed by KayBee
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