Rogue's Pawn is the first book ever written by Jeffe Kennedy, and is being re-released with some slight updates. As much as I love this author, I can't believe I hadn't actually read this series!
Our heroine is Jennifer (later Gwynn), a super intelligent and sassy lady who was at the end of her proverbial rope in a relationship with a condescending twat. Strange dreams and desperation, and maybe something more mystic, culminate to land our girl in Faery, at the mercy of cunning and cruel fae who remind her that she has no friends. I liked this heroine, but hated some of her trials and tribulations. This is a dark fantasy, and we know those dark fae can be cruel and unusual. They certainly were here. But Gwynn was able to endure and make it out the other side to put herself back together.
Our anti-hero, as it were, is Lord Rogue. He is dark and mysterious and smoking hot... but morality is always somewhat lacking for the fae. There is an undercurrent of vulnerability and connection to Gwynn, which I never quite got a grasp on, so I'm hoping it will be explained in future books.
I enjoy a dark fantasy, as I did this one. I did feel that the ending was somewhat rushed... I was left feeling confused at the who, what, how and why of everything. But I really enjoyed the lead up. The characters and scenery were vividly imagined - Jeffe was certainly talented right from the start! I will be not-so-patiently waiting for the next one to re-release.
I received a gratuitous copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. |
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