Floodtide: A novel of Alpennia by Heather Rose JonesMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I purchased this book as part of a bundle offered by storybundle.com. It is the fourth book in the Alpennia series, and I wondered if I would have difficulty making sense out of it since I have not yet read the previous titles in the series. I needn't have worried.
This book is part historical novel and part fantasy, with just the right amount of magic in the mix. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Heather Rose Jones has crafted a wonderful tale of love, loss and triumph over disaster. Despite its name, Alpennia is a very realistic place. And, if you'll forgive an intentional play on words, very realistic charms and great characters. Roz has come to the city to make her way and send money home to her family. She has ambitions beyond her work as a laundry maid. This is her journey, with many twists and turns along the way.
I am so glad I happened upon this book, and will definitely read more by Heather Rose Jones, not only because of the storyline, but also because this book nudged me out of my comfort zone in terms of genre.
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