Queen of Oak: A Novel of Boudica

The Celtic Rebels Series Book 1

De: Melanie Karsak

Narrado por: Lesley Parkin

Fated to lead a rebellion against Rome.

Destined to become a legend.

From New York Times best seller Melanie Karsak, author of the Celtic Blood series, comes a gripping historical fantasy series of ancient Britain, Celtic gods, a fated romance, and the warrior queen who defied Rome.

Britain, A.D. 42 - Boudica, second daughter of a Celtic king, has little concern for tribal tensions and political intrigues. Called by the gods and the stirrings of her own wild heart, she listens instead to whispers of the oaks. But Boudica would be wiser to heed the warning cries of eagles.

Rumors abound that the Romans are amassing forces for another invasion. In an effort to consolidate power, Boudica’s father turns to Prasutagus, the formidable ruler of the Greater Iceni. To win Prasutagus’ aid, Boudica’s father must strike a bargain - a deal with implications beyond Boudica’s imagining.

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Love this series! It’s my second time around with it, love it just as much. History, great story, and a dash of fae.

The only problem ( and not sure if this is corrected now) is the final book wasn’t available on Audible, so had to hunt down a hard copy.

captivating

Didn't want to put it down! Excellent and captivated my husband and 8 both

Great pacing

I love the characters, story, and lore/magic. As someone with anxiety, I’ve been finding many newer books to be too fast-paced, high-stakes, and stressful. This book was perfect for me. It rolls right along and is always interesting and held my interest, but I wasn’t constantly worried or stressed. The dialogue is natural, the characters are compelling, and I enjoyed the subtle way the magic wove through everything. I appreciate that the love stories aren’t over-simplified. They feel complex in a way real-life often is, but the main characters have emotional maturity and good communication skills, so I wasn’t rolling my eyes like with a lot of dramatic YA content.

slow

Very little actually happens in this book. The plot moves incredibly slow and the narrator sounds too monotonous.

everything I was hoping for!

loved everything from the story to the narrator. can't wait to read more. thank you Melanie Karsak and Lesley Parkin.