Torn – My Review!!
I wanted to get back to fantasy books and picked Torn (The Dothan Chronicles #1) by Charissa Dufour. It’s nice to come back to my favorite genre. Read on for my thoughts! Note that the author advises the following: Due to scenes of intense violence, reader discretion is advised.
Synopsis (from the author):
King Wolfric Eberhand battles the last nation to stand
against his raging armies. With help from the deadly knight, Sir Erin Caldry,
he hopes to conquer the land of Dothan once and for all. Using his wealth and
power, he has formulated the perfect plan to finally take their rich land. What
he doesn’t realize, is the youngest Dothan princess is currently a slave within
his very own castle walls.
While out visiting the remote estate of a relative, Princess Bethany Kavadh is
kidnapped by slavers. Bedraggled and weary, she finds herself sold into
slavery. To her horror, she soon discovers that her new owner is none other
than her family’s worst enemy, King Wolfric. To fight her rising despair and to
keep what little sanity she possess, Princess Bethany begins to fight back,
sabotaging the efficient running of the House and function of their Armies.
But what happens when they realize her true identity?
Will they ransom her for the wealth of her nation?
Will they keep her as a slave? Or will they inflict an even crueler punishment?
The only things for certain are: The war between two nations will escalate, and
one young princess’s life shall forever be TORN.
What I liked about Torn:
I liked Bethany’s toughness, resilience, and her attempts to sabotage her captors. I also liked that her actions had consequences – both good and bad. Caldry was a good character. The family of the King was perfectly despicable in their treatment of each other and others. The story itself intrigued me and kept me involved in the tale. The harsh treatment of the slaves and the indifference of the slaveholders was intense at times, so be prepared. Overall, though, Torn was a good read!
What I didn’t like about Torn:
The biggest complaint I have about Torn was that it was much more of a romance than a fantasy novel. Not in a bad way, but it didn’t have the fantasy elements I hoped for in the book.
Overall impression of Torn:
Torn (The Dothan Chronicles #1) by Charissa Dufour was a good read! Bethany’s trials as a slave and her efforts to impede the King’s military conquests made for an entertaining novel. I thought it was more romance than fantasy, and the treatment of Bethany was difficult to read at times, but I truly enjoyed it. Read it and let me know what you thought!
My rating:
4.5 Stars (rounded to 5 Stars)
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