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Archer's Sin (2014)

by Amy Raby(Favorite Author)

3.76 of 5 Votes: 5

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English

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Romance

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Amy Raby

review 1: I'd actually put this at closer to 3.5.I've never read anything by Amy Raby before, but the Novella was featured on Smart Bitches, Trashy Books and I thought "why not?". I was a tiny bit lost, trying to figure out the rules of the world, but there was a decent amount of exposition. I am definitely curious to know more, and I'll most likely be picking up at least the first book in the series. So that's good. That said the novella largely stands alone. I dont feel like I missed anything big, I just want to know more.The characters are great. I'd totally read a series about both of them and their back stories and their archery adventures. Amy Raby (from what I can tell) writes a whole lot like Tamora Pierce, and that's a good thing. Great world building, some humor and realis... moretic dialog.Probably my biggest problem was the relationship between the characters. I GET that it's a novella, but man was their getting together sudden. From start to finish the book takes place over 4 days. They meet day 1 and they're married (and made at least one other MAJOR life commitment). I got whiplash!
review 2: I had the immense honor to be a beta reader for this novella, a strike of luck really because I stumbled upon Amy’s requests for early readers, and let me tell you, I didn’t have any negative feedback to give her! I really enjoyed this novella and it fits right into the spirit of this amazing series.The events of this story take place about 5 years after the events of Assassin’s Gambit (Spy’s Honor, the second book in the series is actually a prequel, in case you didn’t know), and while you could technically read this novella first, I’m afraid you might be a little lost and not completely grasp to importance of some events.We meet Nalica and Justien, two giant archers from the country side, competing in a festival for a high position of guard of the city. It’s a very coveted price in a world where mercenary for hire isn’t as popular as it used to be and I truly loved that this novella featured archery almost exclusively. I followed each step of the tournament from the edge of my seat, and the conclusion simply baffled me!I really appreciated the growing complicity between our heroes, and while they were quick to business, as I guess it was the custom back then, I really think they fit well together. They faced some moral issues and they didn’t always agree so it made for interesting exchanges.I’d also like to mention that despite the series being published by Signet, this novella is self-published, and Amy designed this cover herself. I think she did a pretty fine job!If I had a small downside to mention, and it’s no big deal really, it’s that I don’t really get the title. Archer, yes of course, but sin? Neither heroes committed a sin I can think of, but really, it’s just a detail!This novella is for sale for less than a dollar and it’s worth every penny. You should definitely give it a shot, especially if you liked Assassin’s Gambit. less

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