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Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes Vol. 21) By Natalina Reis – Review by Kerry Carr

Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes, #21)Queen of Hearts by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow I really enjoyed this story. It is an amazing story about overcoming your past and learning to trust and love again. I love the characters of Mimi and Jac. Both are strong determined characters that need to let down their guard to learn to love. Both of them have suffered in their pasts and their connection and attraction is unreal.

Mimi is a survive of domestic abuse. When she flees her home she takes up residence at a brothel called Ace. Here she plots to get her own back on men who cheat and abuse their wife’s/partners. She never kills but makes them feel the pain and humiliation that they inflict.
Things were going smoothly until her new supplier of herbs arrives called Jac.
Jac knows what she does with the herbs he provides and he wants to help her.
Can Mimi trust him? Is this all a trick? And what is the strange feelings she is experiencing when she’s around him?

When they go for their next target this is the thing that links them. The target is the man who killed Jacs sister. When their normal plan backfires Jac has to think fast to save Mimi.

Their love grows through this story and you can actually feel the moments that help to built trust between them and breaks down the cold walls that Mimi has kept around her heart.

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Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes Vol. 21) By Natalina Reis – Review by Lisa Helmick

Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes, #21)Queen of Hearts by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a short…not sure if I should say sweet story. It is set back in the early times when men were scoundrels and not married women are ladies of the night. In here the men are dark, devious and mean. One woman the Queen of Hearts sets out to right the wrongs of the men. She is rather ingenious and while they call it a crime, I think its pretty smart. Dangerous for her but a smart way to “fix” them.

I enjoyed reading this. Natalina Reis always gives me a story that reaches boundaries. This one does that with a Bonnie and Clyde theme running through here. I have not read the rest of the series but this one seems to be a standalone as I had no problems following along.
Ps Love the Cover!

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Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes Vol. 21) By Natalina Reis – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes, #21)Queen of Hearts by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fun story. The fact that the Queen of Hearts wants to put a stop to abusive/cheating men, makes this story even more worth the read. This is a new author to me, but I could not resist reading this story. This fast paced story had me on the edge of my seat. I was captured before the first page ended and did not stop reading until the last page was turned. We all know the nursery rhyme, now read the author’s story. The characters are believable and make you feel like your friends. I’m Not going to give out spoilers! All I can tell you is take the chance on this author, you won’t regret it. Now I’m off to read more from this new author..

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Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes Vol. 21) By Natalina Reis – Review by Angela Hayes

Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes, #21)Queen of Hearts by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Queen of Hearts by Natalina Reis is #21 of the Heels, Rhymes, & Nursery Crimes multi-author series. I snapped up a copy of this book as soon as I saw Natalina Reis had a new release- and how gorgeous is the cover- I couldn’t have resisted it even if I wasn’t already familiar with the author’s work.

This is a dark take on the Queen of Hearts nursery rhyme. Ms. Reis has taken a beloved nursery rhyme and twisted it- producing a darker version full of fantasy and superb world building. I am not going to spoil it for you by giving away too much- but suggest going in a bit blind and let the author and her story surprise you.
It can be read as a standalone, but after reading this, I am intrigued by what the rest of the series might contain, so I will be doing some investigating to see what else I can find in this series.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Natalina Reis!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes Vol. 21) By Natalina Reis – Review by Mercedes Jones

Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes, #21)Queen of Hearts by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mimi, or as many know her, The Queen of Hearts, is not out for blood but revenge. She plays the game so well, the men think that they are winning even when they are about to lose what means the most to them. Poisoned wine but not the killing kind. What does the poison do? Read this tale and find out. Mimi is a spunky woman who will never be treated unfairly by a man again. She sticks up for the women around her and tries her best to give them the justice they deserve. This book was fun, thrilling, and a bit twisted but a very good quick read.

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Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes Vol. 21) By Natalina Reis – Review by Lauren West

Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes, #21)Queen of Hearts by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Little gems like this are what brighten my days. This novella was short, sweet, and spicy.
Our beloved fairy tales takes us down a dark path with unexpected results. This is only on book in a series of 27 twisted and dark versions of our beloved childhood nursey rhymes. Darkness has shadowed the light and this is other side. Jac and Mimi were perfect characters and our Queen of Heart is much more than meets the eye. It was a wonderful change to the story and the other fairy tales are already next on my list!

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Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes Vol. 21) By Natalina Reis – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes, #21)Queen of Hearts by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first story by this author and I am so glad I took a gamble on the getting this book! I wasn’t sure what to expect, but this fast paced short story definitely kept me on the edge. I devoured the story and didn’t stop reading until I got to the end. We meet Mimi the Queen of Hearts, a gambling woman in a house of ill repute, who uses her looks and her games to ensnare the bad guys and teach them a lesson. One by one she will make them all pay, but when one of the richest and evilest men steps foot into her game, will it be too much or will the Queen of Hearts prevail? In a short story, the author was able to fill it with vivid descriptions and well-rounded characters with depth and heart. A definite page turner!

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Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes Vol. 21) By Natalina Reis – Review by Heidi Sturgess

a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60785625-queen-of-hearts” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”>Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes, #21)Queen of Hearts by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve such a weakness for cover art and this queen is no exception 😉it’s so bright and beautiful ❣️

I just love the queen’s brand of justice ! I wish we could implement it in this day and age !

The queens aka Mimi guards her heart closely but I’m starting to wonder if our delectable herbalist , Jac is going to sway her ….

Mimi also has suffered at the hands of men especially her husband , he really was a very cruel man and my heart yearns for her and those she helps she’s a real hero in my eyes …

Mac and Mimi make a formidable team and I must give it to Jac he’s really smooth and a worthy “opponent “

I wouldn’t spit on Linus even if he were on fire , what a despicable waste of oxygen he is 😡

I really enjoyed this read and it was a perfect distraction ❣️

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Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes Vol. 21) By Natalina Reis – Review by Jamie Truex

Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes, #21)Queen of Hearts by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A dark and twisted version of your classic tale. Perfectly written and fast paced. I couldn’t put it down! This story left me feeling all sorts of emotions. Highly recommend!

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Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes Vol. 21) By Natalina Reis – Review by Shelly Kittell

Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes, #21)Queen of Hearts by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh, Mimi, aka Queen of Hearts, what web of trouble have you gotten yourself into this time. This book is an entertaining drama. It is full of revenge, suspicion, intrigue, and romance. Alas, nothing is as it seems either. Set in the times when women were seen as property, Mimi (Queen of Hearts) has her own secrets that will come out as the story unfolds. I was pleasantly surprised to see such a turnaround in a character. She is actually a very strong character that survives a lot. She is full of courage and tenacity. Now, Jac, he’s pretty sneaky. He had his own secrets. He was entertaining to read because he flew under the radar. I can’t say I didn’t enjoy seeing Linus get what he deserved. You’ll have to read it to see what I’m talking about. This is a fun story that is well-written and well-developed. I loved the characters and the fact that the story took a whole different turn midway. Fascinating writing!! I highly recommend this story to everyone.

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Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes Vol. 21) By Natalina Reis – Review by Amy Brennan

Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes, #21)Queen of Hearts by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“You’ll always be my Queen.” Even typing those words has tears swelling in my eyes, I think it is commonplace for one to hear such words of endearment and love to be whispered to them. The respect that this author has created between the two main characters, Jac and Mimi is something magical, as is their connection and wanton to help each other in the end goal, along with the trust that is established in such a short amount of time.

This author wove a lovely retelling and as an avid reader, I thoroughly appreciated the quick character development, the descriptiveness of the world in which they lived in, allowing us to feel as though we were standing in the ballroom, or in the Ace, surrounded by others in this adventure. I gulped down this story in no time and am itching for more. Such a brilliant idea, and so well rounded, this author hasn’t let me down yet, and I will 100% be reading more works by her in the future. Heroines are my jam, and these Heels, Rhymes, and Nursery Crimes are exciting!

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Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes Vol. 21) By Natalina Reis – Review by Lorrene Huisman

Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes, #21)Queen of Hearts by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Intriguing from start to finish! I loved the essence this book possessed! I was captivated from start to finish! I found one thing was not what it seemed, there was a lot of questions and not much answers at first glance, which I truly loved!

The book leads you down a path that brings on great curiosity and wonder. Knowing who to trust and what to expect truly is a different story! I was fooled more than once for sure! I was captivated by this brilliant author’s writing! This book became one of my favorites for sure. I loved the characters and their differences and what they brought to the table. I was very fascinated as I read for sure!

Loved this book and all that it brought and possessed. I loved it with all my heart and soul from start to finish. I highly recommend reading this book as a strong must read. Its well wroth the read!

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Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes Vol. 21) By Natalina Reis – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes, #21)Queen of Hearts by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have loved reading from the start. I never hesitate to pick up one of her books. One of the things I enjoy about this author is her ability to make the story come to life with her writing skills. Her attention to details make her stories realistic. This is a well written story that is full of action. She is the Queen of Hearts and she is determined to make every man in town pay for what they have done. This is a shorter, fast paced story that I read in one sitting. It is an engaging story that has characters that pull you into the story. They have great growth as well as the plot throughout the story. This is a must read story that you don’t want to miss. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes Vol. 21) By Natalina Reis

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Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes Vol. 21) by Natalina Reis
Genre – Fantasy, Romance
Page Count – 168
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The King of Hearts

Called on the tarts,

And beat the Queen full sore;

The Queen of Hearts

Nearly fell apart

But vowed she’d be beaten no more. 

The Queen of Hearts,

She played her cards,

While poisoning the wine away;

And fed it to every King of Hearts

Who enjoyed chasing

Their queens like prey. 

Losing the game of Stolen Hearts is how she gets them to play: the cads, the wife-beaters, the white-slavers. Predators turned into easy prey. It’s no accident that she’s known as the Queen of Hearts by most males in town and she won’t rest until they all pay for their crimes.

Welcome to Nursery Crimes, where tales are twisted and happily ever afters are not always guaranteed….

Queen of Hearts is the story of a victim turned avenger of all women suffering under the rule of a cruel and unfair patriarchic society–and the unexpected love that finds her.

The success of her mission and her own safety now rides on her new partner, but while she trusts him in her quest for justice, trusting him with her heart is a whole other story.

Bound by a common goal and their love for each other, they will either put an end to the crimes against women in town or die trying.

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Natalina Reis is an international bestseller who wrote her first romance at the age of thirteen. Since then she has published many romances that defy the boundaries of her genre. She enjoys writing all kinds of rebels and outcasts into her stories and she always roots for the underdog.

Natalina doesn’t believe you can have too many books or too much coffee. Art and dance make her happy and she is pretty sure she could survive on lobster and bananas alone. When she is not writing or stressing over lesson plans, she shares her life with her husband and two adult sons.

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Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes Vol. 21) By Natalina Reis – Review by stephanie nicole

Queen of Hearts (Heels, Rhymes & Nursery Crimes, #21)Queen of Hearts by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have just one word for this book…AMAZING! While I have read a few amazing stories from this author, I couldn’t avoid this one even if I wanted to. The cover is just simply breathtaking and the synopsis was intriguing. Upon starting the story you quickly discover great character development, a wonderful though slightly dark fantasy story, and of course brilliant word building. So if your looking for a great new fantasy novel, make sure to pick this one up today.

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Genre – Fantasy, Romance
Page Count – 168
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The King of Hearts

Called on the tarts,

And beat the Queen full sore;

The Queen of Hearts

Nearly fell apart

But vowed she’d be beaten no more. 

The Queen of Hearts,

She played her cards,

While poisoning the wine away;

And fed it to every King of Hearts

Who enjoyed chasing

Their queens like prey. 

Losing the game of Stolen Hearts is how she gets them to play: the cads, the wife-beaters, the white-slavers. Predators turned into easy prey. It’s no accident that she’s known as the Queen of Hearts by most males in town and she won’t rest until they all pay for their crimes.

Welcome to Nursery Crimes, where tales are twisted and happily ever afters are not always guaranteed….

Queen of Hearts is the story of a victim turned avenger of all women suffering under the rule of a cruel and unfair patriarchic society–and the unexpected love that finds her.

The success of her mission and her own safety now rides on her new partner, but while she trusts him in her quest for justice, trusting him with her heart is a whole other story.

Bound by a common goal and their love for each other, they will either put an end to the crimes against women in town or die trying.

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Genre – Fantasy, Romance
Page Count – 168
Cover Designer – RM GraphX

The King of Hearts

Called on the tarts,

And beat the Queen full sore;

The Queen of Hearts

Nearly fell apart

But vowed she’d be beaten no more. 

The Queen of Hearts,

She played her cards,

While poisoning the wine away;

And fed it to every King of Hearts

Who enjoyed chasing

Their queens like prey. 

Losing the game of Stolen Hearts is how she gets them to play: the cads, the wife-beaters, the white-slavers. Predators turned into easy prey. It’s no accident that she’s known as the Queen of Hearts by most males in town and she won’t rest until they all pay for their crimes.

Welcome to Nursery Crimes, where tales are twisted and happily ever afters are not always guaranteed….

Queen of Hearts is the story of a victim turned avenger of all women suffering under the rule of a cruel and unfair patriarchic society–and the unexpected love that finds her.

The success of her mission and her own safety now rides on her new partner, but while she trusts him in her quest for justice, trusting him with her heart is a whole other story.

Bound by a common goal and their love for each other, they will either put an end to the crimes against women in town or die trying.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis -Review by Jennifer Ramos

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an amazing read of another classic retelling! Natalina Reis’ rendition of the classic stories of Hans Christian Anderson and Grimm’s fairy tales will bring readers of these familiar tales and new readers towards curiosity to a new adventure.

This story takes us to the Kingdom of Nem, where King Rian is doing all that he can to ensure an heir to his throne. When his son is finally born, a witch casts an evil spell that when the child turns 18 years of age, everyone in the Kingdom including the King will fall into a deep slumber.

As the years go by, the reader is introduced to Cathal and his younger brother, Odhran. Now as young men, Cathal had grown up protecting the evil wrongdoings of his younger brother as a result of their mother’s dying wish. Odhran tended to have a hurtful and sadistic nature, while Cathal was the complete opposite of being gentle and kind to others. Encounters with some swans nearby had landed Odhran in a special prison while Cathal recovers from being attacked. Under the care of Queen Eala and her family, Cathal learns of his brother’s actions and tries to justify his lack of protection while his brother is under his watchful eye.

As Cathal heals physically and mentally from such a taxing ordeal of years long hardship he endured as a result of Odhran’s harmful actions, he starts appreciating the simple things of life, nature, and love. Such simple life experiences Cathal hasn’t had the opportunity to cherish being the protector to his brother. At the same time, secrets start to come to light when he learns where he is and the people taking care of him. Things he never knew such as magical creatures, witches, and most importantly, family secrets that intertwined the futures of these brothers.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Amanda Williams

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Started really slowly but eventually got into it. I liked the twist on fairytales but found the cursing a little uncomfortable to deal with. The book was an okay read and I’m sure others will love it but it just wasn’t for me. Unfortunately I won’t be continuing the series.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Amber Poole

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love, love, love this story. Growing up one of my favorite stories was the Swan princess. To this day I love fairy tales and fantasy stories. This hit it on the nose. We have the evil with, the royal family that doesn’t listen( always the king), we have romance, violence, an evil curse, etc. I highly recommend this book. I hope there’s a sequel, a prequel, and anything else that could possibly happen.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Stephanie nicole

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was truly a beautiful and wonderful read. I mean true love, a fairy tale, romance, secrets, and some drama what more could a girl ask for. While this author was a new author to me I will definitely be looking out for more from her. Her character development was just simply amazing, then storyline and romance was perfect in every way, I just simply couldn’t put it down. So if your looking for a great fairytale romance to read this weekend make sure you pick this one up today, trust me you won’t be disappointed.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Sarah King

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book had a little bit of everything one usually likes to see in a paranormal romance, magic, witches and shifters. It was a unique nod to some of the childhood fairy tales we grew up with. The cursed prince, Odhran, ends up being a despicable being along like his father. While Cathal, who grew up believing Odhran to be his younger brother, did all that he could to protect him, even nursing on of the royal swan’s back to health. Injuring on of the royal swans comes with a brutal punishment. Throughout the book the main characters face unimaginable challenges as the work to have their happily ever after.

The world building in this book was well done. The characters were well written, in some ways they were even relatable. The villains have you despising them and hoping karma catches up with them while others have you rooting expressly for their HEA. The use of modern language did take a little getting to get use to. There was also a significant amount of cruelty and brutality which may be uncomfortable for some, with the exception of that I would recommend giving Kiss of the Swan a read. It really does have HEA.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Shai Flores

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was the first book I had read from this author, but I really enjoy new versions and twists on old fairytales. This story is a mash-up of Sleeping Beauty, a Hans Christian Anderson story, and a Grimm fairy tale. I enjoyed the new take on these stories and the way the author combined them into this unique version. For fans of fantasy and fairytales, there are so many wonderful elements to this story: a clever witch, an evil villain, a violent king, a kind-hearted hero, a brave queen, and magical shapeshifters. I highly recommend this story, but I do want to include a trigger warning since the story does include brief snippets of the king’s violence against women. I read this in one day and did not want to put it down! I look forward to reading more stories from this author.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oh my, this fairytale is so sweet! It nods to a few well known fairtales, reminding me a bit of Sleeping Beauty and a bit of The Swan Princess. Right from the start, I was totally immersed and curisous as to where the story was going. It felt familar, yet new at the same time. Cathal was such a cinnamon bun, and such an easy person to root for. Eala was so caring and fierce all at once. There were several twists and turns leading to the resolution, which tied the story up nicely. Definitely enjoyed this read!

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Kerry Carr

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this romance story. I loved the fairy tale feel about it and the parts of the story that were similar to Sleeping Beauty.
The author does an amazing job writing the characters and their story will grip you from beginning to end. I literally couldn’t put it down. This is a story about love overcoming all odds stacked against them and really being unconditional. You can’t help but feel for our characters because at every turn something seems to get in the way of their love.

This is the story of Cathal and Eala.
Cathal is always following his brother trying to stop him getting into trouble. On one occasion he ends up on Swan Island. This is a scared placed and no one should be there or harm the Kings swans.
When he is injured by the swans he meets Eala who is the queen. As their relationship grows there are all sorts of obstacles for the couple to over come. All Ealan wants is to be with Cathal however she has a need to protect her people and also she is trapped on the Island by the king.
Cathal wants to rescue her and release her from this guided prison however he’s not sure how and with secrets and outside forces working against them.Can they both become free and together and also save Ealan’s people or will it all be to much and drag the couple apart?

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Angela Hayes

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis is a beautifully heart-wrenching fractured fairytale. It feels like a blend of the Swan Princess, Sleeping Beauty (with a twist), and The Twelve Swans- but with its own originality.
It did start off a little slow, but once the pace picked up after a couple of chapters, I became completely immersed in the story
This fantasy is well woven- with shifters, magic, curses, secrets, true love, romance, emotion, cruelty, violence, drama, good vs evil, and wonderful world-building. Cathal and Eala’s story will pull you in and play with your emotions. I can see this making a great movie or miniseries.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Natalina Reis!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Kerry Baker

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I always enjoy picking up a book by this author as I am never quite sure what I am going to get. Her books are all so varied and different it makes it really exciting. This book was a brilliant Fantasy story that draws you in slowly but surely. It builds up, I trouncing you to everything and creating a well imagined Book.
I looked how diverse the characters were, each with their own part to play. The book had death and a complexity to it that I thought made it even better. This was a brilliant book to read and I am already excited to see whatever book comes from this author next.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Allison Davis

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kiss of the swan was a wonderful story with great nods to fairytales such as Sleepy Beauty and the Tale of Six Swans. Cathal spends his life protecting his brother at all cost because his made a promise to his mother on her death bed. His brother is a piece of work to say the least. Eala is a queen that is fully dedicated to her people. She will stop at nothing to protect them. Cathal and Eala story collides when he follows his brother to swan island. The story consists of MANY secrets that keep you reading and love that keep you rooting for them.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Anantha Rusum

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A twisty romantic fantasy Fairytale which combines three fairy tales together, the sleeping beaty, the twelve swans and The whipping boy. A witch curses the king and his heir because she did not get what she wanted. The boy is sent to live with an old woman and her boy, who believes the prince was his brother. He is the whipping boy who takes the beating for the prince, the one who secretly tends to a magic swan whom his brother wounded, and finally ends up rescuing a sleeping beauty whom he falls in love with and eventually lives happily ever after.

This book is like a recap of many fairy tales. There are twists and turns, but overall you can relate back to the original fairy tales. I enjoyed the book.

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Erica Shoebridge

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eala is a lovely character, beautiful, thoughtful, brave, and loyal. When the Queen of the Swans meets Cathal, she is drawn to him immediately, and bit by bit, his goodness draws her in. But being with him could mean the end of the lives of all of the swans. Can she find a way to protect her people and her heart? I thoroughly enjoyed this little book. It all of the elements and feel of a good fantasy fairy tale, and was easy to read and appreciate. The story flowed well, and I was invested in the characters. Also, the cover art is gorgeous! A solid read.

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