Book Blitz: The Rue Stone by Janet Stock

 

The rue is a mysterious and rare being who is rarely seen, and Janna is amazed when one arrives at the inn where she works, looking for a room. The next morning, her life has changed, and she is left wondering whether she will ever see him again, but only time and the rue stone know the answer to that question.

Purchase Links
UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YG3Z3VM
US - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YG3Z3VM

Review

This is a short fantasy romance, the story of Janna and Arval - one of the mysterious rue. The author has created a beautiful fantasy world both similar to our own and different. I especially liked the little touches that brought the world and supporting characters to life.

I do feel like the romance was overshadowed by the backstory at times. I would've liked to see more of Janna and Arval get to know each other and spend time together, rather than descriptions of Janna's family. There were quite a few side characters that could've been cut (to streamline the story) or expanded upon (what happened to Hera?!).

Overall, the Rue Stone is an enjoyable light read and I hope to see more in this world.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Rachel's Random Resources, all opinions are my own.

Author Bio
Having written all of my life, I decided to self-publish my writing when I turned 50. I have published four books since then. Two are collections of short stories; Dark & Fluffy; Dark & Fluffy II and 500 Words, which is flash fiction. My latest book The Rue Stone is a fantasy novella.
My passion is medieval fiction, and I am working on my first novel The Little Servant - The Wait's Son, set in the 12th century, in Lincoln, where I live.
All four books are available on Amazon.

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