 | Title: The Goblin King
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Description
Cursed by a Druid millennia ago, Roan lives a bleak existence in the Shadowlands, desperately trying to retain his soul and not succumb to the goblin horde. When a beautiful human summons him to grant a wish, he sees a glimmer of hope. But will she ever agree to be his queen?
Review
I can’t not immediately think of David Bowie and the movie Labyrinth when I see the title of the first book in Shona Husk’s paranormal romance trilogy, THE GOBLIN KING. I always thought that movie was missing a romance and it was great fun to get to read a book that delivered a truly magical goblin/human love story. Why don’t we see more goblins in paranormal romance? Oh, right, because they look like goblins. Not exactly ideal for making the heart go pitter pat. But Shona Husk’s mythology handles this situation perfectly. In our world, goblins look a lot like Gollum from Lord of the Rings. But in their home in the Shadowlands, they look human. That is until they completely use up their human souls. After that it’s full goblin mode all the time.
Roan was an near perfect romantic hero. He’s lived for millennia as The Goblin King, a human cursed with a golden heart and an all consuming desire for the shiny metal. His curse forces him to answer the summons of humans and grant wishes. But he’s far from a complacent genie. He’s crafty and merciless. His humanity all but gone. When Eliza summons him to escape an engagement she is trapped in, he snatches her from her world with every intention to enjoy her whether she wants to or not. It’s only when he recognizes her as the little girl he saved and spend one perfect day with years ago (which you can read about in the free prequel ebook), that what’s left of his humanity flickers back to life.
There’s a beautiful Beauty and the Beast quality to the romance in THE GOBLIN KING (with a super hot sensuality level) that I found completely enchanting. Eliza is forced to wrestle with her emotions where Roan is concerned and decide what’s she’s willing to give up to save him, if saving him is even possible. She’s also got a serious situation back home with a blackmailing fiancé and a family legacy caught in the balance. I really appreciated the separate yet complimentary stories that each character had apart from their romance.
If, like me, you had a crush on The Goblin King from Labyrinth and always fall for the Beauty and the Beast type stories, you’re going to love THE GOBLIN KING. Fresh mythology, wonderful character redemption, and the power of true love. This is exactly what paranormal romance fans crave. The next book in the Shadowlands trilogy will be published in May 2012, and is called KISS OF THE GOBLIN PRINCE. I’m certainly ready to pucker up.
| #0 Summons: A Goblin King Prequel (Free ebook) |
I was so in love with Labyrinth when I was young! This book sound great! I'm looking forward to read it! :)
ReplyDeleteProserpine - Then you will love this! I've got the free prequel on my kindle right now just waiting for me :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your review. I thought the prequel was great. Can't wait to read this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review. Sounds great!
ReplyDeleteThe review sounds good but what caught my attention was the cover. Is it just me or does he look a lot like Jensen Ackles from Supernatural? That makes me want the book right there. :)
ReplyDeleteAddicted - So glad the prequel was good too...need to squeeze it in.
ReplyDeleteDeedles - Hope you enjoy it!
Rahne - He does look like Jenson...although the description in the book is a bit different.
Hmmm I couldn't leave a comment on the giveaway post and I tried re-loading it a few times. To answer the question I don't have a favorite mythical king but have been fascinated with myths. A goblin story sounds good!
ReplyDeleteNa - so sorry you had a problem commenting. Some times people have been able to comment anonymously when problems like that occour.
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ReplyDeleteI could not leave my comment for the contest under its post so I did here under the review. Thanks for the review by the way. I'd love to read this. My answer to the question is King Minos. I love that greek myth.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite mythical king is definitely the Goblin King. I'm looking forward to seeing how he is interpreted by Shona Husk.
ReplyDeleteI can't comment on the giveaway post either. I hope leaving it here is okay! I'm not up on my mytholigical kings, so I'll say King Triton. Thanks! brendem7@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteSame as the others regarding problem with comments for the entry. King Arthur of course!
ReplyDeleteThor, I love Norse mythology and he is just awesome. Kind of a bully but mad skills. Valhalla, snow, ice and gods!
ReplyDeleteI am very excited about the Goblin King, any book that uses mythology (of any kind) grabs me right away. And Husk's version sounds downright drool worthy, if not a little intimidating. And I am also a sucker for any Beauty and the Beast type story...so yup I am sold! Nice review!