Review of Nimue: Freeing Merlin (Barnes & Noble Edition)
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Review of Nimue: Freeing Merlin (Barnes & Noble Edition)
[Following is a volunteer review of "Nimue: Freeing Merlin (Barnes & Noble Edition)" by Ayn Cates Sullivan.]
Nimue: Freeing Merlin is not a book I would normally consider, and I was afraid that I would be starting a book and struggling to just get through it since it falls into a genre that I don't typically read. That being said, the book was well written, and I found it to be a very interesting read. It kept my attention and was intriguing to follow the story, but I also learned new terms and ideologies that are rooted in Celtic lore. This is a book that I would recommend to others to read, even if this genre falls outside of what you would normally consider. I found that instead of struggling to read it, I was actually enjoying the story and was becoming pretty invested in it as I continued on. I found myself looking forward to the time when I would have a chunk of time to continue reading this book.
I would rate this book 3/4 for reading. It was not the most captivating book I have ever read, but it is far better than others that I just haven't been able to finish. Even though this book was not within my preferred genre, I was still able to become engrossed enough with the book to be able to finish it within a few days. It was well written, the story was well conveyed, and it took you along on a magical journey with Nina. At times, it was so easy to visualize the imagery of the scene. This book was also a relaxing read that was great to settle down at night with as something to read before bed.
For the other rating, I would say 4/5. I cannot say this is the best book ever, but it is a book that I could easily say that I would recommend others read. I especially enjoyed the exposure to new terminology in Celtic mythology. It was so interesting to learn about the different mythical beings and the powers or abilities they possessed. I don't know much of the story of Merlin, but that didn't matter because all of the information I needed was in the book. There was also a glossary at the end of the book that explained any terms I may not have been sure about or wanted further explanation on.
As for the negatives for this book. I cannot say that I really have any. Maybe it could have been a little longer and continued on a bit further - I don't want to get into too much detail here to avoid spoilers. I don't know if it is possible to go further without it just overlapping to story of Merlin. I think a bit more adventure between Nina and Owen would have also been nice.
Overall, this story was pleasant and magical, and I am so glad I had the chance to come across it and become immersed within its pages.
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Nimue: Freeing Merlin (Barnes & Noble Edition)
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Nimue: Freeing Merlin is not a book I would normally consider, and I was afraid that I would be starting a book and struggling to just get through it since it falls into a genre that I don't typically read. That being said, the book was well written, and I found it to be a very interesting read. It kept my attention and was intriguing to follow the story, but I also learned new terms and ideologies that are rooted in Celtic lore. This is a book that I would recommend to others to read, even if this genre falls outside of what you would normally consider. I found that instead of struggling to read it, I was actually enjoying the story and was becoming pretty invested in it as I continued on. I found myself looking forward to the time when I would have a chunk of time to continue reading this book.
I would rate this book 3/4 for reading. It was not the most captivating book I have ever read, but it is far better than others that I just haven't been able to finish. Even though this book was not within my preferred genre, I was still able to become engrossed enough with the book to be able to finish it within a few days. It was well written, the story was well conveyed, and it took you along on a magical journey with Nina. At times, it was so easy to visualize the imagery of the scene. This book was also a relaxing read that was great to settle down at night with as something to read before bed.
For the other rating, I would say 4/5. I cannot say this is the best book ever, but it is a book that I could easily say that I would recommend others read. I especially enjoyed the exposure to new terminology in Celtic mythology. It was so interesting to learn about the different mythical beings and the powers or abilities they possessed. I don't know much of the story of Merlin, but that didn't matter because all of the information I needed was in the book. There was also a glossary at the end of the book that explained any terms I may not have been sure about or wanted further explanation on.
As for the negatives for this book. I cannot say that I really have any. Maybe it could have been a little longer and continued on a bit further - I don't want to get into too much detail here to avoid spoilers. I don't know if it is possible to go further without it just overlapping to story of Merlin. I think a bit more adventure between Nina and Owen would have also been nice.
Overall, this story was pleasant and magical, and I am so glad I had the chance to come across it and become immersed within its pages.
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Nimue: Freeing Merlin (Barnes & Noble Edition)
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
