The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven #1 by Jennifer Ivy Walker | Book Review ~ Excerpt ~ Giveaway | #Medieval #Paranormal #Romance
A book blog tour from Goddess Fish Promotions.
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Book Details
The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven by Jennifer Ivy Walker Published by The Wild Rose Press on 09/05/2022
Genres: Fiction, Medieval, Paranormal, Romance
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 377
Source: Goddess Fish PromotionsIn this dark fairy tale adaptation of a medieval French legend, Issylte must flee the wicked queen, finding shelter with a fairy witch who teaches her the verdant magic of the forest.
Fate leads her to the otherworldy realm of the Lady of the Lake and the Elves of Avalon, where she must choose between her life as a healer or fight to save her ravaged kingdom.
Tristan of Lyonesse is a Knight of the Round Table who must overcome the horrors of his past and defend his king or lose everything. When he becomes a warrior of the Tribe of Dana, a gift of Druidic magic might hold the key he seeks.Haunted and hunted.
Entwined by fate. Can their passion and power prevail?
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Excerpt from The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven
L’ Amour Fou
Taking another gulp of ale, Tristan turned to Lancelot and searched his knowing eyes. “I don’t know if she even exists, Lancelot, but I want a woman who makes me feel alive! I want her kisses to arouse my passion, her heart to sing to mine. I want a muse to inspire my song, a lady to whom I would pledge my sword—and my life.” Tristan shook his head and sighed. “Is such a love even possible?”
The First Knight of Camelot responded with a sad smile. “It is indeed possible, Tristan.” Lancelot turned his pensive gaze to the vast expanse of sea. “In French, we call such a love l’amour fou—a passion so intense… it can drive you mad.”
Lancelot glanced back at Tristan, a forlorn smile reaching his intense blue eyes. “When you find such a woman, Tristan, the love she gives you fills every empty hollow in your soul. She completes you; she invigorates you; she thrills you. And, when you consummate such a love, the exquisite blend of the spiritual and physical realms will satisfy you more than the finest wine or the greatest victory in battle. The love she gives you with her body will transport you to the stars, and you will never experience a greater joy.”
And, though he smiled, Tristan saw that the First Knight emanated loneliness, suffering, and sorrow. As Lancelot returned his gaze across the faraway sea, Tristan knew that the White Knight of Avalon longed for the beautiful blond queen of Camelot.
Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.
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My thoughts on The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven
“The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven” is a captivating retelling of the medieval Celtic legend of Tristan and Issylte, set in a world of magic and fantasy creatures. The story follows the journey of Issylte, who is forced to flee her kingdom and seek refuge with a fairy witch in the forest. She learns the secrets of verdant magic and sets out to save her kingdom from ruin.
On the other hand, Tristan, a Knight of the Round Table, must confront his dark past and defend his king. He becomes a warrior of the Tribe of Dana and seeks the key to his quest in Druidic magic. The two characters are entwined by fate and haunted by their pasts, but their passion and power might be the key to their survival.
The book is fast-paced and told from the dual perspectives of Issylte and Tristan, which adds depth and complexity to the storyline. The plot seamlessly blends in Arthurian myth and incorporates a variety of fantasy elements, including an evil stepmother, a princess in disguise, and other mythical creatures.
The story is set in a time of political and theological upheaval, adding a layer of historical significance to the book. The ancient Druidic religion is also a significant influence, and the author skillfully weaves it into the narrative.
“The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven” is the first book in a trilogy, and it sets the stage for an epic tale of love, magic, and adventure. The book is a gripping read that will appeal to fantasy and fairy tale retelling fans. Overall, the book is a well-crafted adaptation of the Tristan and Issylte tale, and it promises an exciting continuation of the story in the subsequent books.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
Be sure you check out my review of book two, The Lady of the Mirrored Lake, on May 22, 2023.
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About Jennifer Ivy Walker
Enthralled with legends of medieval knights and ladies, dark fairy tales, and fantasies about Druids, wizards, and magic, Jennifer Ivy Walker always dreamed of becoming a writer. She fell in love with French in junior high school, continuing her study of the language throughout college, eventually becoming a high school teacher and college professor of French.
As a high school teacher, she took her students every year to the annual French competition, where they performed a play she had written, "Yseult la Belle et Tristan la Bête"--an imaginative blend of the medieval French legend of "Tristan et Yseult" and the fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast", enhanced with fantasy elements of a Celtic fairy and a wicked witch.
Her debut novel, "The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven"--the first of a trilogy-- is a blend of her love for medieval legends, the romantic French language, and paranormal fantasy. It is a retelling of the medieval French romance of "Tristan et Yseult", interwoven with Arthurian myth, dark fairy tales from the enchanted Forest of Brocéliande, and otherworldly elements such as Avalonian Elves, Druids, forest fairies, and magic.
Explore her realm of Medieval French Fantasy. She hopes her novels will enchant you.
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Giveaway!
The author will award a $25 Amazon/BN gift card to two randomly drawn winners via rafflecopter during the tour
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Full Tour Schedule:
April 10: Novels Alive
April 10: Eclectic Ramblings of Author Heather Osborne
April 17: Denise Dekker
April 17: Guatemala Paula Loves to Read
April 24: The Avid Reader
April 24: Mysteries & More
May 1: Gina Rae Mitchell
May 1: The Faerie Review
May 1: The Book Countess
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