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Enshrine
by Kay Bennson
Published by Solstice Publishing on June 6, 2017
Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult
Pages: 361
Format: Kindle, Paperback
Source: YA Bound Book Tours
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When Sage Wolfe is accidentally mistaken for a peace offering, her world turns upside down. Dayton, the young, handsome, and insane King of Rosementh whisks her away to his castle to be his bride with the promise that he can give her the world and anything she desires. These offers becoming tainted as Dayton’s true colors show themselves; he is cruel and violent and Sage vows to run away or die trying.
Just when Sage thinks she is hitting rock bottom, a hooded stranger named Jonathan Kreider comes to the castle. He doesn’t say much but his actions speak for themselves. Not only can he wield a sword or shoot an arrow better than most of Dayton’s men, but he always seems to be a step behind Sage, and though it should terrify her, for the first time Sage finds herself filling with hope.
Sage is faced with a choice. Should she run away from the wicked king who took her away from her family? Or should she stay to learn more about the man who lurks in the shadows, the man that makes her heart race and almost makes suffering Dayton’s wrath worthwhile? Sage is about to discover that nothing is as it seems and everyone has secrets; Dayton, the man that calls himself Jonathan Kreider, and even herself.
Enshrine by Kay Bennson is a fantasy tale of how two lovers came to be.
Will Jonathan be Sage’s saving grace?
Sage Wolfe
Sage Wolfe is one of the main characters in this story. She is the one that gets kidnapped by Dayton then has to deal with his evil ways. Sage has done a lot of character development from the moment she is captured to the end of the story. She is a fantastic character that made me root for her and feel bad for every time something happened.
I like about this character that no matter how many times she is beaten, she waits to unleash her fury. Sage is one of those ladies who get through their abusive relationships for the better. The one thing that I didn’t like is how, at times, she just let Dayton walk all over her.
Dayton the Pillager King
Dayton is another main character of this story, but someone that I didn’t know what to think about. He is one of those characters where you feel bad for him at first but then grows to dislike him. I know that is a terrible thing to say, but once you read the book, then it will all be clear. Dayton had to grow up faster than most people at the age of thirteen.
I had a lot of different feelings for this character, and I am ultimately sad about his fate.
Jonathan
Jonathan is the one guy that has feelings for Sage beside her family, and it shows. The sign of love when he showed it to her in the best way possible. Jonathan is a great character who also has done a lot of character development throughout the story. I love the way that he comes more into the story after a certain point. No spoilers.
I love the growth of the couple throughout this story. Jonty is a fabulous character who deserved more in terms of family life.
What I like about him is that he helps Sage and lets her fall for him as he did with her before that point.
Five Stars
In Enshrine, Sage and Jonathan have had a tough time getting to each other and being happy. They have faced a lot of turmoil, and I am glad that it was a happy ending for these two. That is all I am going to say on that, though. Sage and Jonathan are the couple that I rooted for throughout the book, which is why I am recommending and giving it five stars.
Ms. Bennson is a marvelous author that I continue to watch for her new books.
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About Kay Bennson
Kay Bennson is from Northwestern, Connecticut, where she lives with her husband and son. She doesn’t remember a time where she wasn’t writing stories (in fact, some of her best ideas were forged in high school classes and at part-time jobs). When she isn’t writing, she enjoys video games, Irish dance, gymnastics, and fanfiction.
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