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Okay, historical paranormal fantasy romance fans, this one's for you. I picked up Tanaquill as a free offering on Amazon. The description and cover kind of intrigued me, as well as the author's name. Akalle. That's it. Very mysterious. Me being who I am, I was determined to learn more about the enigmatic Akalle before writing my review. He or she obviously writes under a pseudonym, and I figured with a little digging on my friend Internet I'd probably come up with the true talent behind Tanaquill. Nothing. Nada. Zip. Zilch. Zero. In the realm of the ethernet Akalle is simply Akalle. The name on his or her blog is, yep, you guessed it, just Akalle, and the posts are beautiful pictures and art. Amazon, Goodreads, and Smashwords author profiles consist of a couple of simple, generic sentences and give no clue as to the author's true identity. I was frustrated. I always find what I'm searching for on the internet. ALWAYS. I was about to say, "Touche Akalle, you win. I grudgingly surrender," when I hit paydirt. Or at least I'm pretty sure I did. All that being said, after some thought I felt bad for all my obsessive digging. This very talented author obviously has their reasons for writing under a pseudonym. I suspect it is a hobby, something they enjoy, and they're not looking for anything more than that except maybe some good reviews from people who enjoy their work. No, it isn't anyone you've ever heard of.

So, to the book. Tanaquill is a beautifully written novel with elements of magic, witchcraft, fantasy, mythology, and the world of the Fae. First and foremost, though, it is a story of love and romance. Tanaquill is a princess of the Fae, set free into the world of humans for the first time in her life as a little "vacation" before she is married. She visits her cousins, who happen to be witches, in 1800's London, where she meets and gives her heart to shapeshifter Gavin. When I say, "gives her heart to," I mean it. It's complicated. Read the story. ;) Tanaquill and Gavin, each on separate quests, embark on an adventure together that tears them apart while irrevocably binding them at the same time.

Akalle has such talent. With prose as smooth as silk, the author enchants readers with an almost old-fashioned style. That's not a bad thing. It's a little more formal but it fits the story and the characters well, making for a magical journey for the reader. I liked the storyline, loved the characters, and adored being whisked away to the world of the fae. The author obviously has a very strong grip on the subject matter of this book, as well as an impressive depth of knowledge of the time period. The elements of mythology, period dress and etiquette, and history are incorporated into the story flawlessly, educating the reader while entertaining at the same time.

The author does an excellent job with characterization and dialogue, which flowed smoothly and appropriately for the time period. I loved the relationship between the sisters, and the developing chemistry of Tanaquill and Gavin. Lord Fairbain was a delightful addition, the perfect touch to the cast.

This book isn't for everyone. I know I've said it before, probably several times, but the love or dislike of a particular book or genre is a very personal journey. The enjoyment of literature and art is about as subjective as it gets. If you're not interested in fairies, witches and magic, this tale will probably not draw you in. An interest in the time period would also help. There are some semi-graphic sexual scenes also, which tends to cause readers to react negatively. So if you're into the genre and that is something that bothers you, I'd suggest you pick it up anyway and skip those parts. The rest of the novel is definitely worth it.

I highly recommend Tanaquill for lovers of historical romance, fantasy, or readers who enjoy a trip into the world of the fae. Akalle is a mystical writer, writing about mystical things. What more could you ask for? Stories about the land of the fairy always leave me a little wistful, being a favorite subject of mine when I was a girl.


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Tanaquill edition by Akalle Paranormal Romance eBooks Reviews

Because this was free, I'm almost embarrassed to offer any criticism. The author has introduced us to a new and interesting world, and her writing shows great potential. And there's the rub. There is potential, but some of it is unrealized in this book. The characters are, despite their supernatural origins and beauty, essentially flat. A plot device causes them to fall in love, and it, of course, becomes the real thing, but it seems based on nothing more than awesome sexual encounters. Of course he's brave. Obviously she's honorable. Certainly they are both so gorgeous, it's amazing that they can walk down a street without being mobbed by strangers. In fact, they have no REAL flaws, merely plot devices intended to bring some kind of "will they/won't they" suspense to the story, but which only end in frustrating the reader. It is one of the few times that I have begun a book and been so pleasantly surprised by how good it is, only to end the book with such a feeling of letdown and disappointment. The plot device that really ruined it for me, in case, Dear Author, you would like to work on it, was that the Hero believes himself to be the last of his kind. Turns out *SPOILER ALERT* that he is surrounded by his kind, all of whom, through countless centuries, have managed to evade his search for them by apparently always having on hand the one kind of perfumed mixture that disguises their scent from him. This seriously strained my credulity. I mean, seriously. Every single one of his kind apparently knows where he is at all times, even though he travels extensively searching for them, and they always have the perfumed mixture with them, or they manage to keep far enough away that he doesn't smell them? I'm sorry, but you only get one "gimme," and this plot device was simply unbelievable, even in the context of the story. I would buy this book, if the author came out with a re-worked version, in which she fleshed out her characters and addressed this issue in a less incredulous way. It could have been that good! As it is, it's not a waste of time to read, and there are some amazing word choices, some expressions and descriptive language that really blew me away. The author has some real talent, and I think she owes it to her readers and herself to continue developing that talent. I look forward to reading more.
I want to give this strange, beautiful tale four stars, but due to the fact that it was too over-the-top for me, it gets 3.5 stars.
Overall, I loved it. The author had an amazing, magical story to tell, with a loving happy ending. The writing was good (with few editorial issues), and the characters were fleshed out. I didn't mind the sensual sex scenes (which weren't explicit to me), or all of the other-worldly creatures.
For me, there was just TOO MUCH, i.e. magic, magical realms, gods and goddesses, abilities that just popped up out of nowhere, etc. I actually got lost several times while reading. Explanations for all that was going on were later revealed, in layers, but still...for me, there was just too much going on.
I know that everyone's taste is different, and many others may have loved all of the things that were crammed into the story. For me, if there was less magic and a bit more realism, I would have enjoyed the book a great deal more.
Okay, historical paranormal fantasy romance fans, this one's for you. I picked up Tanaquill as a free offering on . The description and cover kind of intrigued me, as well as the author's name. Akalle. That's it. Very mysterious. Me being who I am, I was determined to learn more about the enigmatic Akalle before writing my review. He or she obviously writes under a pseudonym, and I figured with a little digging on my friend Internet I'd probably come up with the true talent behind Tanaquill. Nothing. Nada. Zip. Zilch. Zero. In the realm of the ethernet Akalle is simply Akalle. The name on his or her blog is, yep, you guessed it, just Akalle, and the posts are beautiful pictures and art. , Goodreads, and Smashwords author profiles consist of a couple of simple, generic sentences and give no clue as to the author's true identity. I was frustrated. I always find what I'm searching for on the internet. ALWAYS. I was about to say, "Touche Akalle, you win. I grudgingly surrender," when I hit paydirt. Or at least I'm pretty sure I did. All that being said, after some thought I felt bad for all my obsessive digging. This very talented author obviously has their reasons for writing under a pseudonym. I suspect it is a hobby, something they enjoy, and they're not looking for anything more than that except maybe some good reviews from people who enjoy their work. No, it isn't anyone you've ever heard of.

So, to the book. Tanaquill is a beautifully written novel with elements of magic, witchcraft, fantasy, mythology, and the world of the Fae. First and foremost, though, it is a story of love and romance. Tanaquill is a princess of the Fae, set free into the world of humans for the first time in her life as a little "vacation" before she is married. She visits her cousins, who happen to be witches, in 1800's London, where she meets and gives her heart to shapeshifter Gavin. When I say, "gives her heart to," I mean it. It's complicated. Read the story. ;) Tanaquill and Gavin, each on separate quests, embark on an adventure together that tears them apart while irrevocably binding them at the same time.

Akalle has such talent. With prose as smooth as silk, the author enchants readers with an almost old-fashioned style. That's not a bad thing. It's a little more formal but it fits the story and the characters well, making for a magical journey for the reader. I liked the storyline, loved the characters, and adored being whisked away to the world of the fae. The author obviously has a very strong grip on the subject matter of this book, as well as an impressive depth of knowledge of the time period. The elements of mythology, period dress and etiquette, and history are incorporated into the story flawlessly, educating the reader while entertaining at the same time.

The author does an excellent job with characterization and dialogue, which flowed smoothly and appropriately for the time period. I loved the relationship between the sisters, and the developing chemistry of Tanaquill and Gavin. Lord Fairbain was a delightful addition, the perfect touch to the cast.

This book isn't for everyone. I know I've said it before, probably several times, but the love or dislike of a particular book or genre is a very personal journey. The enjoyment of literature and art is about as subjective as it gets. If you're not interested in fairies, witches and magic, this tale will probably not draw you in. An interest in the time period would also help. There are some semi-graphic sexual scenes also, which tends to cause readers to react negatively. So if you're into the genre and that is something that bothers you, I'd suggest you pick it up anyway and skip those parts. The rest of the novel is definitely worth it.

I highly recommend Tanaquill for lovers of historical romance, fantasy, or readers who enjoy a trip into the world of the fae. Akalle is a mystical writer, writing about mystical things. What more could you ask for? Stories about the land of the fairy always leave me a little wistful, being a favorite subject of mine when I was a girl.