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Age of Saints: Druid’s Brooch Series: #7 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Age of Saints is the seventh book in the Druid’s Brooch Series from Christy Nicholas, don’t panic if you haven’t read the other six yet, or in order, these novels can be read as standalones. Of course your reading experience will always be enhanced when you become invested in a series from the very beginning. I have had the pleasure of doing so with this one and I am glad that I have been just reading in order etc. This one was not my absolute favorite of the series so far. Nothing to do with the writing or the characters, I just really had a difficult time with getting into this books flow. However, this is one of the reasons that I do love the series… these are all rich in historical detail and combines that with the fantasy world to bring to life these fantastical stories that have made up the Druid’s Brooch Series. I think for me however, this set of time was just one I was not as ‘interested’ in so to say and that may have been my catch. Otherwise the characters were fantastic, and the world-building amazing as always! I felt as if I was right there at times. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series!

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Age of Saints: Druid’s Brooch Series: #7 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Candida Hopper

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Age of Saints: Druid’s Brooch Series: #7
By Christy Nicholas

I loved reading this book, it is filled with so much detail and fantasy that it drew me in from the beginning and kept me entertained throughout. This story follows Conall and his sister Liann, he is very loyal and protective of her. Conall made a promise to his dying father and he wants to make everything ok for her. In this wonderful journey we are taken on we encounter danger from more on than one person, wonderful animals and we get to enjoy their strong unbreakable bond. The books in this series can be read as a standalone, but it is my suggestion that you read the entire series because they are all detail rich stories that you won’t want to miss out on. They will take you on a magical journey. The author does an exceptional job making you feel like you are in the story with her wonderful storytelling. I highly recommend this book.

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Misfortune of Song: Druid’s Brooch Series: #5 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Gail Guerrero

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Misfortune of Song: Druid’s Brooch Series: #5 by Christy Nicholas

Four Stars

I dislike parents that don’t know when to let their children go. To let them live and make their own mistakes. Tell them about the dangers in the world but let them choose the path. This story was really long winded. I say that because it took a lot of words to get the point and message across. Orlagh was a brat. I can’t believe she was “in love” after so little time. Then to do what she did to her grandfather! OMG! She made my brain hurt. But I do give her props for sticking to her faith that it was love and that she finding herself. It’s hard to put yourself into the mind of any person in the time that this book was set. To think that you only have so many choices of what you can do or become. Overall I enjoyed the magical and mystical parts of this story the most. I’ve always felt that there is more around us than we can see.
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Misfortune of Song: Druid’s Brooch Series: #5 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Erin Wolf

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I give Misfortune of Song: Druid’s Brooch Series: #5 by Christy Nicholas, 5 stars.

It is the 12th century in what will be known as Ireland. Maelan is the warcheif for his clan. He is also in charge of his unruly granddaughter, Orlagh. He takes his position very seriously, but he also wants to be the best grandfather and protector he can be. Unfortunately, Orlagh is very strong minded and does not always do what Maelan thinks is right. When she decides to pursue what she believes is her one true love, he tries to put a stop to it. But she will not listen. Now he has to choose between his clan and his only living family. This will put him on an epic adventure where he will put his beliefs to the test, encounter the Fae, and test this old man’s love and endurance. Can he save Orlagh? Does she really need saving?

This was a perfect read for St Patrick’s Day. A historical fiction/fantasy set in older Ireland, this book interested me immediately. I have read previous books in this series and once again this story was exceptional. I am constantly amazed at how each book in this series can be so different from each other, but yet they all tie together flawlessly. The stories of both Maelan and Orlagh are so good. You can understand where each one comes from and why they make the decisions they do. The other characters are also done so well and I would love to see more of them in other books. The story itself has so much going on that there is not one boring moment. Not to mention a few surprises along the way.

If you are a fan of well written historical fiction, fantasy, and/or fiction set in Ireland, this book and series is for you.

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Misfortune of Song: Druid’s Brooch Series: #5 By Christy Nicholas – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Misfortune of Song: Druid’s Brooch Series: #5
By: Christy Nicholas
5 out of 5 stars

The story Misfortune of Song: Druid’s Brooch Series: #5 by Christy Nicholas is a wonderful book that I loved reading. It is a story that had my emotions going up and down the whole time. It pulls you in from the very beginning and doesn’t let go until you have finished the final page. The main characters are Maelan and his granddaughter Orlagh. Maelan is a man who does his duty and also has a code that he lives by. He loves and cares for his granddaughter, Orlagh. Orlagh is a young woman who finds herself in love with a bard. He makes her feel like no one else does and she is determined that they will be together. Orlagh shows herself to be stubborn and defiant in this matter. She rebels against her grandfather’s wishes. What does the future hold for Orlagh? How far is Maelan willing to go in order to save Orlagh? Read this book to find out. This story is wonderfully told and when reading I felt like I was right there with the characters. This story includes magic and the Fae. There are times when I wondered what was going to happen next. Reading this book transports you to a different time and setting. This is the fifth book in a series and can be read as a standalone. I would recommend reading it.

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Misfortune of Song: Druid’s Brooch Series: #5 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This series is so rich, so detailed – I jump into these pages and gladly walk with the characters while on these fantastic journeys of fantasy. Although the fifth of the series, this book is written so as to stand well on its own. The characters are complex, relatable, vulnerable. The plot moves steadily and is filled with a wonderful pace that keeps the reader fully engaged. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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Misfortune of Song: Druid’s Brooch Series: #5 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Emma Morreale

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

With cross generational clashes, Fae, and a plot you could get whiplash from, Christy Nicholas has added another winner to the Druid’s Brooch series. I hadn’t read a book from this series in a while and after I finished this one, now I want to go back and read the others all over again.
I am in love with all things Celtic so the traditional names, places, and mythology draw me in from the get go. However, people who aren’t as well versed will still find this story and the rest of the series to be in a fantastic world that will draw you in like quicksand.
Maelan’s confliction over letting his granddaughter, Orlagh, live her own life and make her own choices is a subject that every parent/grandparent will struggle with and how Christy expertly blends it into 12th century Ireland was my absolute favorite part of the plot line. The fights with the Fae are fantastic, don’t get me wrong. But the teenage struggles for independence and personal autonomy have always been fascinating to me and I love seeing it in this light and time period.

The fifth installment in the Druid’s Brooch series can easily be read as a standalone but I highly recommend the series.

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Misfortune of Song: Druid’s Brooch Series: #5 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fifth book in this series, it is just as enjoyable as the previous books in this series. In this book, Maelan is faced with making a choice with his granddaughter, Orlargh. What will happen when she falls for Timurir? Will she rebell and what are the bargains Orlargh must make to save her? These are great characters that keep the story engaging and come to life for me. I also enjoy the Fae, they are creative and bring twists to the story. I highly recommend this book.

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Misfortune of Song: Druid’s Brooch Series: #5 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Misfortune of Song by Christy Nicholas is the fifth book in the Druids Brooch series. Each book can be read as a stand-alone.
As with the previous books this one is well written and captivating. The characters and the story just seem to come to life as you are reading about them. It was easy to picture yourself in the setting the author created.
The pace of the book was perfect, it flowed well from start to finish. Another book I have thoroughly enjoyed by this author.

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Misfortune of Song: Druid’s Brooch Series: #5 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Naomi McDonald

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Misfortune of Song is the fifth book in the Druid’s Brooch series. It can be read as a standalone.

The author has done a superb job of weaving an enchanting story. The characters come alive on the pages and the plot sucks you in. I loved the strength and sassiness of the main character, Orlagh, even though she does show her youth by making some rash decisions. There are many twists and turns to the story and everything may not be as it seems.

Misfortune of Song is a great tale of young love, heartbreak, betrayal, magic, and adventure.

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Misfortune of Song: Druid’s Brooch Series: #5 by Christy Nicholas

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Page Count – 168 pages
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~ Even a soldier cannot fight love ~

In 12th century Ireland, all Maelan wants is to do his duty to his Chief and maintain his family’s good name. However, his granddaughter Orlagh, is hell bent on wreaking havoc, with no care for the consequences

When Orlagh falls in love with an itinerant bard, Maelan must rule with an iron fist to keep her from running away. However, her rebellion against his strictures results in disaster and he almost loses her in the same way he lost his beloved wife.

Maelan must make some difficult decisions and bargains with the Fae to save his granddaughter’s life and future. Can he save her happiness as well?

~ AMAZON ~

Celtic Fairies, Fables, and Folklore! Bestselling author (top #100 Amazon Canada, #1 in Paranormal Fantasy, Amazon Canada)

Christy Nicholas, also known as Green Dragon, is an author, artist and accountant. After she failed to become an airline pilot, she quit her ceaseless pursuit of careers that begin with ‘A’, and decided to concentrate on her writing. Since she has Project Completion Disorder, she is one of the few authors with NO unfinished novels.

Christy has her hands in many crafts, including digital art, beaded jewelry, writing, and photography. In real life, she’s a CPA, but having grown up with art all around her (her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother are/were all artists), it sort of infected her, as it were.

She wants to expose the incredible beauty in this world, hidden beneath the everyday grime of familiarity and habit, and share it with others. She uses characters out of time and places infused with magic and myth.

Combine this love of beauty with a bit of financial sense and you get an art business. She does local art and craft shows, as well as sending her art to various science fiction conventions throughout the country and abroad.

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Age of Saints (Druid’s Brooch Series Book #7) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Age of Saints is the seventh book in the Druid’s Brooch Series by Christy Nicholas. This book takes us further back in the sequence of events, giving us a new perspective on some of the characters, events, magic, and that has driven this story/series. It is primarily an historical fantasy- with paranormal elements, drama, adventure, action, romance, magic, family, duty/responsibility, bonds, and so much more. This book has an M/M romance too, which sets it apart from others in the series.
This story has its own unique identity, but also ‘fits’ wonderfully well with its companions in the collection. As with all the other books in this series, I really love all the attention to detail and the vividly descriptive storytelling that Ms. Nicholas excels at- it brings her stories to life and makes them very realistic, believable, and entirely captivating- and she always delivers a really well written tale. Each book in the series is fascinating on its own, but then you begin to realise that each one contributes a fragment in a bigger picture that is being revealed. Each book draws you in and gets you wondering right from the start. Superb!
The character/s are complex, fully realised individuals who are so cleverly crafted- with interesting and likeable (or detestable natures)- as the author is easily able to sway you one way or another.
I can’t wait to continue this series!

Thank you, Ms. Nicholas!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Age of Saints (Druid’s Brooch Series #7) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Sarah Oakes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great read about protection. Conall lives his life as a mason apprentice who has a secret, a magical brooch given to him by his father. He lived a normal life until his world is turned upside down when his stepfather tries to hurt his little sister, Lainn. Fleeing from him, they find themselves on an adventure filled with dangers and wonders alike. Can they find safety somewhere?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like Conall trying to look out for his family no matter what or Lainn’s carefree spirit or the gentle old wise man of Adhna;  a great villainous figure in Setna, cruel but believable.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel in the sense of the ancient world with the little wooden houses in the forest with the hearth fire and stables as if you were actually there. Or the sense of nature like with Adhna’s house, small and thatched but full of moss and flowers with bee hives and ravens and local resources.
Or the sense of ancient lore and fantasy with the druids and the standing stones; and its sense of wonder with the arch of trees and the glade and the waterfalls for the sense of a hidden and sacred world full of magic and song as if you had stepped back in time. Also loved the use of Irish language and pronunciations at the start which was a lovely touch and added to the character of the novel. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.

Reviewed by @sarahoakes

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Age of Saints (Druid’s Brooch Series #7) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Age of Saints is the seventh book in Christy Nicholas’ Druid’s Brooch Series. The series consists of stories following the same family at different points in history, and a magical heirloom which plays a significant role in each of their stories. The books are not chronological, jumping between different centuries, and can be read as standalones or as part of the series.
What I really like about this series is the extent to which it is grounded in history and traditional folklore. Nicholas paints a vivid picture of every time and place we encounter, and doesn’t miss an opportunity to teach us a bit about life at the time. Age of Saints is no different – I swear I could smell the smoke and mud in the roundhouses!
Age of Saints follows Conall, who inherited the brooch from his father, and his sister Lainn. They are on the run from their abusive stepfather, desperate to find safety and reluctant to trust anyone. There’s a good dynamic between Conall and Lainn – they are protective and caring towards each other but with a healthy amount of teasing when safety allows for it.
I particularly enjoyed the animal characters. Lainn is able to communicate with them, and so they play a significant part in the story. Barnabus the bee is probably my favourite…
For me, this is a five star book. I love the rich, magical world Nicholas describes. I enjoy learning bits of Irish Gaelic and Irish history and how the fantasy elements draw on folklore and tradition. I’d recommend the series to fans of historical fantasy, particularly with an interest in Celtic settings.

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Age of Saints: Druid’s Brooch Series: #7 By Christy Nicholas – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Age of Saints: Druid’s Brooch series by Christy Nicholas is an great fast read. The action is non stop and the story is one of family. I love reading Christy Nicholas books because I know that I am going get to an adventure of a lifetime with in the book. In the same breath, Christy Nicholas usually has some type of bite to the story. In this story, Conall had promise to take care of his sister Lainn to his dying father. Conall had issues keeping that promise. Between the abusive step-father, a powerful Faerie Queen, and a maddened Fae Lord, Conall was having a hard time making the decisions to Lainn. The story is a roller coaster ride of action and emotions. Will Conall be able to take care of Lainn or will the others make sure he will not be able to fulfill his promise to his father?

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Age of Saints: Druids Brooch Series book 7 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Sue Kemp

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Age of Saints Druids Brooch series 7
By Christy Nicholas

Age of Saints is book seven in the Druids Brooch series by Christy Nicholas. I will admit I haven’t read all the books in this series but the books I have read, I have enjoyed. Christy has a writing style that manages to pull you into the story line before you know it’s happened. The storylines are written in such a way that the chapters flow, and this is what makes a good story. This is a wonderful fantasy story that will have you eager to turn the page just to see what is going to happen next. The storyline between Lainn and Conall is both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. I can’t recommend this series enough, you won’t be disappointed I you should decides to pick up the series. Fantasy lovers will absolutely love this series. So lastly if you want a book that will take you on a roller coaster and full of action, go get the e book and enjoy.

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Age of Saints: Druid’s Brooch Series: #7 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Maura Harper

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

AGE OF SAINTS is book 7 in the Druid’s Brooch Series. If this is the first one you are going to read, it’s totally ok because they all read as a stand-alone with the common thread being the magic brooch. AGE OF SAINTS is in the timeline BEFORE the previous book so it’s cool to see how the piece of jewelry has gotten its start (or closer to its start).

The pages turn themselves in this complex and epic tale that at times reads like a travelogue for 500 AD “Ireland”. The writing is so visually appealing that I am able to imagine it while I read along. The story is full of twists and turns and majik and FAE. It is multi-layered and allows us to take the journey of the brooch with the characters as they are written.

This author has a way of writing that keeps things interesting and is detailed enough that the story is not bogged down with unnecessary word filler. From cover to cover each scene appears to be well plotted and the direction pre-determined. While this is a continuing (what do you call a series that goes backwards? is continuing the right word?) series, each is very satisfying between its own two covers.

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Age of Saints: Druid’s Brooch Series: #7 By Christy Nicholas – Review by Katie Kearney

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Age of Saints: Druid’s Brooch Series: #7 By Christy Nicholas. I’m always a little surprised how much I like this series not because it could be bad it’s just not my normal read. But each time I find myself more in love with these stories. This one was definitely a bit of a roller coaster ride for my emotions but well worth it. It’s got action and characters you won’t be forgetting anytime soon. It’s well written and the author does a wonderful job of creating a story world that comes alive before your eyes. I’m giving this story a four stars and recommend it.

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AGE OF SAINTS: Druid’s Brooch Series, #7 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Gail Guerrero

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

AGE OF SAINTS Druid’s Brooch Series, #7 by Christy Nicholas

Four Stars

This story was very whimsical and enchanting. I love stories about the fae and how the old world once was. Conall was an interesting character. He kind of reminded me of a lost child. Not knowing what to do or where to go. Lanin sounded beautiful and bold. Like she knew things beyond her years. I liked that the author wasn’t worried about what type of relationships the characters should have. It was a very love who you chose kind of book. The flow to the story was very smoothed and unhurried. I like when the author gives you perfect details and you can truly visualize what they describe.

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Age of Saints: Druid’s Brooch Series: #7 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Erin Wolf

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I give Age of Saints: Druid’s Brooch Series: #7 by Christy Nicholas, 5 stars.

It is the 500s AD in the land later to be known as Ireland and Conall has made a promise to his father while on his deathbed: protect and keep your sister safe. And he takes this to heart, loving his sister dearly. However, he did not realize this would mean protecting her from an evil step dad, keeping her safe during a long journey, and trying to keep her from harm of a Faerie Queen. Both grow and learn much through their journey to find piece and safety. But what will become of both of them? Just what does he have to sacrifice for her happiness?

I absolutely love this series. I have not had the pleasure of reading all of them yet, but each time I start a new one, I am reminded of just how good this author is. She weaves beautiful tales not only of hope and happiness, but pain and loss too. This story brings us to a time where the old gods were still worshipped and Christianity was just beginning to become recognized. The author brings us right into this era. She has obviously done her research and I really felt like I was there with the characters. It is very deep too — it’s not just all love and roses. I like that in my historical fiction. I also liked both Conall and his sister and would love to see more of them in future books.

This is a historical fiction fiction book that is part of a series, but can be read as a standalone. I highly recommend it to lovers of both the Celtic history and historical fiction fans.

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Age of Saints: Druid’s Brooch Series:#7 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I continue to be captivated by this author and series. This page turner is no exception, filled to the brim with an emotional tale that focuses on family and responsibility. This story felt realistic and magical, with relatable, complex characters. The plot moved seamlessly and was engaging throughout. I continue to find myself drawn to this series and this contribution was no different. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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Age of Saints: Druid’s Brooch: #7 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Age of Saints was an excellent read, full of action and with great characters. I was hooked from the very beginning. The author’s writing was engaging and full of wonderful descriptive language. The flow and pace of the story were great. I really enjoyed the storyline and it kept my interest throughout – I found myself to having to keep the pages turning so that I could find out what was going to happen with Conall. I did feel sorry for him, everything he seemed to do just went wrong. I really enjoyed reading about him.
Age of Saints is a richly detailed fantasy story that I would absolutely recommend! I look forward to reading more from this author again in the future.

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Age of Saints (Druids Brooch Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Caralee Loonat

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Age of Saints (Druid’s Brooch Series) By Christy Nicholas
4 Stars!!!!

I once again found myself in the world of the druids. This is the seventh book in the series but the second book I have read in this series. Even with that in hand I still thoroughly enjoyed it. The author has such a unique world that has been created that one finds themselves plunged straight in. The setting is just as Christianity is coming into the scene and is starting to take over from Paganism.

I really found that I was routing for Conall from the beginning. The author really has a refreshing style that brings the characters to life. I felt as though I really was in Ireland and that I was there with them. The author’s unique way of writing helped bring the magic to life as well as the characters. I could feel the anguish as Conall strives to keep his promise to keep his sister safe and the sacrifices he makes. I was on bated breath to see the decision he had to make. I cannot wait to read more from this author and catch up on the rest of this series.

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Genre – Historical Fantasy
Page Count – 161 pages
Cover Designer – Cora Graphics http://www.coragraphics.it
Publishing Company – Tirgearr Publishing http://www.tirgearrpublishing.com/…/Nicholas_Chri…/index.htm
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A daring escape, a brother’s duty, and a tragic mistake.
On his deathbed, Conall’s father makes him promise to always take care of his little sister, Lainn. With her laughter, she can sing the bees from their hives and make the morning sun sparkle in the winter. He loves Lainn with all his heart, and will do anything to protect her, even without a promise to his father.

He failed.

Between an abusive step-father, a powerful Faerie Queen, and a maddened Fae Lord, every decision Conall makes seems to be the wrong one. Starvation, imprisonment, madness, and disfigurement plagues them. Even when he tries following his heart, it turns to disaster.

Can Conall correct his mistakes and save Lainn’s life and soul?

Will it cost him his own?

~ AMAZON ~

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Celtic Fairies, Fables, and Folklore! Bestselling author (top #100 Amazon Canada, #1 in Paranormal Fantasy, Amazon Canada)

Christy Nicholas, also known as Green Dragon, is an author, artist and accountant. After she failed to become an airline pilot, she quit her ceaseless pursuit of careers that begin with ‘A’, and decided to concentrate on her writing. Since she has Project Completion Disorder, she is one of the few authors with NO unfinished novels. 

Christy has her hands in many crafts, including digital art, beaded jewelry, writing, and photography. In real life, she’s a CPA, but having grown up with art all around her (her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother are/were all artists), it sort of infected her, as it were. 

She wants to expose the incredible beauty in this world, hidden beneath the everyday grime of familiarity and habit, and share it with others. She uses characters out of time and places infused with magic and myth. 

Combine this love of beauty with a bit of financial sense and you get an art business. She does local art and craft shows, as well as sending her art to various science fiction conventions throughout the country and abroad.

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Misfortune of Time: Druid’s Brooch Series, #6 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Misfortune of Time: Druid’s Brooch Series, #6 by Christy Nicholas is a historical  fantasy story.Whilst it can be read as a standalone, I suggest reading the others to  understand the characters and the world they live in. The story started off a little slow  but quickly picked up pace as the suspense kicked in. Christy’s writing takes you back  in time to a beautiful time and place that you can imagine. But it is a cruel existence for  our main character, where she lives with abuse and her decision to survive. Her rich  and vibrant words have you hanging on each and every word and keeps the pages  turning and enjoying the magical world she has created.

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Misfortune of Time (Druids Brooch Series Book #6) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Misfortune of Time is the sixth book in the Druid’s Brooch Series by Christy Nicholas. This is a historical fantasy- with paranormal elements, drama, adventure, action, romance, magic, and much, much more. I really love all the attention to detail and the vividly descriptive storytelling that Ms. Nicholas excels at- it brings her stories to life and makes them very realistic, believable, and relatable. As with the other books in this series that I have read, this is really well written, very polished, and thoroughly researched. The story is fascinating- and really captured my attention right from the first few pages. The character/s are complex, fully realised individuals who were cleverly crafted- with interesting and likeable or detestable natures- as the author is easily able to sway you one way or another.
As you can probably tell, I haven’t read the book in this series in sequence- instead picking them by random. So, even though this is the sixth book in the series, you really can read it as a standalone- as all the books I have read in this series appear to be standalone stories, with the ‘Druids Brooch’ being the connecting element. Having said that though, if you love a great fantasy with lots of historical elements, then you would most definitely enjoy the other books in this series as well- and you would be missing out by not reading them.
In this book we meet Etain, who lives in Ireland in the 11th century, she’s a pagan who has to keep this secret, especially from her devoutly religious husband, who also happens to be a priest. There is much more to Etain than she appears- for a start she is 150 years old and is able to harness the magic of her Druids Brooch to remain ageless, but is also be able to change her appearance when necessary. Her husband is an abusive pig, but she remains in her situation in order to look out for a loved one. But, a situation occurs which threatens her life and Etain has no choice but to flee- and I felt that it was at this point in the book where this story really took off…….. Where does she go? What does she discover? And when the past comes back to haunt her, will she make the right decision? All this and much more can be discovered between the covers of this spellbinding story!
The best of the bunch, so far!

Thank you, Ms. Nicholas!

 

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Legacy of Hunger (Druid’s Brooch Series Book #1) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Legacy of Hunger is the first book in the Druid’s Brooch Series by Christy Nicholas. This is a historical fiction story that has adventure, drama, fantasy, romance, magic, friendship, and intrigue. I loved how the author wove the story around the actual potato famine that plagued Ireland in the 1800’s. The story a is really well written and polished piece of work that also appears to have been thoroughly researched, with meticulous attention to detail.
I loved watching Valentina develop and grow as the story unfolded, who we meet at the beginning of the book is entirely different from the person we’re following at the end. All the characters are really well developed and interesting- I enjoyed meeting all the secondary characters who really added to the whole story .
I felt that the story was a little slow to get going, and it took me a while to ‘get into it’- but once the pace picked up I found that I was pulled into the story more and started to really enjoy the journey.
An interesting Tale!

Thank you, Ms. Nicholas!

 

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Legacy of Hunger: Druid’s Brooch Series: #1 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Legacy of Hunger: Druid’s Brooch Series: #1 by Christy Nicholas ​is a historical novel with a tiny dash of fantasy. I was a little disappointed that there wasn’t more of a magical element. Christy has set the scene well and you could see and feel the devastation of Ireland and it’s people in the midst of the potato famine in one of the most turbulent historical periods in time. Whilst I found the story interesting I felt it lacked something, what that something is for me, I am unsure, perhaps it was the lack of more, more celtic and fantasy elements? It could just be that I am not really a historical lover. Having said that it was well written and I truly felt for these people and what they went through. Christy is a good writer and I am sure there are many that will love this story.

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