YA Fantasy/Fairytale Romance Book Review: Besotted
About the Book
Book: Besotted
Series: The Fairest Maidens, Book 3
Author: Jody Hedlund
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy/Fairytale Romance
Publisher: Northern Lights Press
Release Date: November 17, 2020
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Publisher's Book Description
"In a land where being the fairest maiden is a curse . . .
A young queen trying to stay alive until she comes of age to rule, and a prince turned into a pauper.
Queen Aurora of Mercia has spent her entire life deep in Inglewood Forest, hiding from Warwick’s Queen Margery, who seeks her demise. As the time draws near for Aurora to take the throne, she happens upon a handsome woodcutter. Although friendship with outsiders is forbidden and dangerous, she cannot stay away from the charming stranger.
Only two months away from completing his royal testing, Prince Kresten of Scania is ready to be finished with the poverty and hardships of being a woodcutter. When he meets a beautiful peasant woman, he doesn’t plan to fall in love, especially when he must soon leave and return to his homeland.
As Queen Margery’s forces close in, Aurora finds herself in mortal danger. Kresten knows a future with Aurora is impossible, but he is desperate to save her and bring an end to the queen’s threat. To do so, he joins the ultimate battle against the evil queen, risking everything, including his chance at true love.
The real Sleeping Beauty story."
My Review
Besotted, the third book in the Fairest Maidens series, is a stellar retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty story.
Beginning with the stunningly beautiful cover art of this young adult
novel, author Jody Hedlund offers a truly compelling story that will
certainly appeal to readers of all ages. Page after page, this engaging
novel beckons the reader to become immersed in a riveting medieval
fairytale that is full of romance, intrigue, and adventure.
With clever characters and creative settings, Besotted is richly detailed, entertaining, and memorable. In a land where hostile soldiers, deadly creatures, a magical stone, and a sinister queen threaten their very existence, the main characters stay true to their purpose while displaying great courage, honor and selflessness. Throughout the novel, unexpected surprises and imaginative twists help to create a story that is genuinely fascinating and very satisfying.
With undeniable talent, Ms. Hedlund has succeeded in creating a fictional, fantasy world that is thoroughly enticing and uniquely special. Besotted is moving, enjoyable, and absolutely unforgettable. I recommend it wholeheartedly to all readers.
*I
was given a copy of this book by the author. A review was not required.
The review I have written is voluntary and contains opinions that are
entirely my own.
About the Author: Jody Hedlund
“Jody Hedlund is the author of over thirty historicals for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Award.
Jody
lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy children, and
five spoiled cats. Although Jody prefers to experience daring and
dangerous adventures through her characters rather than in real life,
she's learned that a calm existence is simply not meant to be (at least
in this phase of her life!).
When
she's not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to
spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming
coffee and chocolate.” --Biography from Jody Hedlund’s author page on
Amazon.com.
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