About book McClairen's Isle: The Ravishing One (2000)
I started this book a bit apprehensive. I didn't really care for Fia in the first two books and wasn't sure what to expect in this book. First, I am so glad Ms. Brockway started with a prologue. It gave me a new view of Fia. So many of my preconceived notions about her where dispelled. I really came to like and admire Fia. She was a good person, who due to circumstances beyond her control was judged and found wanting by people who never got to know her. She has gone through life surrounded by people, yet she is very much alone. Thomas was one who judged her and probably one of the only people who ever really hurt her because of it. He has cause to hate her father, but he directs that hatred to his children instead. A fact he later regrets. The story was dark -but not nearly as dark as the first two. Lord Carr was not as prominent in the book as the others and his dissent into madness actually lightens up the story a bit. I liked that everyone was somehow working a scheme and you really didn't know what they were up to and who was going to win. Watching Fia and Thomas come to respect, like and love each other was pure delight. I can't remember ever reading a heroine who deserved a happy ending as much as Fia did. I would happily recommend this book. And in case you were wondering - the villain does get his due and the twist was one I never saw coming! Bravo, Ms. Brockway !!
I has been years since I read the first two books in this series so it took a little bit for me to get into this one. However, Brockway has a magical way of roping you in and not letting you go. While I found the first 50 pages slow as I racked my brain to remember the main characters and their roles in other stories, the rest of the book flew to a wonderful conclusion. Brockway knows how to build romantic tension and release it in a fulfilling passion between her hero and heroine. I look forward to reading more of Brockway as always.
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