Thursday, October 20, 2022

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: Fierce Heart (Elven Alliance #1) by Tara Grayce

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two. I'm also linking up with Carrie at Reading is My Superpower for First Line Friday.

This week I'm featuring Fierce Heart (Elven Alliance #1) by Tara Grayce. I can't believe I didn't read this sooner. It's such a great fantasy read! If you're interested, I'll be sharing my review next Thursday.

About the Book
Essie would do anything for her kingdom…even marry an elf prince she just met that morning.

The human kingdom of Escarland and the elven kingdom of Tarenhiel have existed in an uneasy peace after their last wars ended with both kings dead. As tensions rise once again, desperate diplomacy might be the only way to avert war. If only negotiations between elves and humans were that simple.

When a diplomatic meeting goes horribly wrong, Essie, a human princess, finds herself married to the elf prince and warrior Laesornysh. Fitting in to the serene, quiet elf culture might be a little difficult for this talkative princess, but she’s determined to make it work.

With impending war and tenuous alliances, it will be up to Essie to unite her two peoples. And maybe get her hands on elven conditioner while she’s at it.

From bestselling author Tara Grayce comes a romantic fantasy tale of elves, romance, and epic magic.

Book Beginnings / First Line Friday
The two dead elves laid out on tables in the town morgue were young. At least, Essie guessed they were young. It was hard to tell with elves, since they didn't start showing their age until they were at least eight or nine hundred years old.

Friday 56
Before she reached the door, her path was blocked by King Weylind. She tried to step around him, but he shifted into her way. A tall elf king with his arms crossed was a formidable block.

What have you been reading lately?

24 comments:

  1. This does sound good! Can't wait to read your review of it. :D

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  2. Sounds like a great read, looking forward to your review! I'll add your link when the post is live later. Happy weekend!

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    1. Oops! Didn't mean to post this early, LOL! I guess I shouldn't work on blog posts when I've got a migraine. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣 Happy (early) weekend, Freda!

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    2. Thank you, Freda! It's much better today! 🙏🏻

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  3. Glad you are enjoying this one. Sounds good to me.

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  4. The second fantasy novel I've seen today. Looks good.

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  5. Sounds interesting. I love it when you put off a book and then it turns out to be amazing!

    Have a great weekend!

    Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
    My post:
    https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2022/10/21/friday-56-fingersmith-by-sarah-waters/

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  6. My first line is from the creepy good book by Jaime Jo Wright, The Premonition at Withers Farm:
    August 1910
    When death came to visit, no one ever prepared tea and cookies.
    Happy reading!

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    1. This is my new favorite Jaime Jo Wright book. It's so good! :D

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  7. I am currently reading Godmersham Park by Gill Hornby. It's pretty awesome!
    "Anne did not stay long at the party. She was still not in quite the right mood."
    I hope you have a great weekend!

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    1. I haven't seen this one, but that line has me intrigued for more! :D

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  8. I hope you enjoy it, have a great weekend!

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  9. I’ve never read anything in this genre! Glad you’re enjoying it! This week I featured Body of Evidence by Irene Hannon in my FLF post. http://gracetogrowblog.com/body-evidence-irene-hannon/

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  10. I've been reading The Christmas Switch by Zoey Marie Jackson. The first line is: Chanel Houston tossed her keys in her purse and reached into the back seat of her sister's 2002 Honda Civic to grab one of the boxes of books. ~ Have a great week!

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