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I absolutely love historical fiction and read a lot of it; I love to learn history this way.  I also enjoy reading science fiction, fantasy, horror, thriller and non-fiction science.

The Benighted

The Benighted (The Benighted Saga) - A.M. Dunnewin, Noah Schwinghamer

" I am the change they will forever regret!"

This is a dark and suspenseful tale of secrets, torture and good against evil.  The Kingdom of Mandolyn is is in disarray.  The male heir to the throne has died a mysterious death, then the King is found slaughtered is his own bed.  The princess' personal guard, the benighted, Harlin is accused of the crime and imprisoned. This leaves Princess Royal of Mandolyn, Skylar to rule the kingdom with the devious adviser to the throne, Cross Lutherus, by her side.  Cross Lutherus hopes to rule the kingdom his way through the Skylar; however, he has underestimated her and her guard Harlin terribly. 

We meet our wonderful heroine Skylar as she is being tortured in prison for the escape of Harlin, who was accused of killing the King.  Skylar is a well-developed character and one fierce princess!  She is smart, brave and determined.  Along with her protector, Harlin, who is mysterious and one of the fearless benighted, they are quite a team to go up against.  Most of all this is a tale of right and wrong and standing up for yourself, these characters let you live that.  Along with A.M. Dunnewin's beautiful and descriptive writing, you can see the kingdom, the prison and even the torture clearly.  Even the romance, which I could usually do without is meaningful; especially because Harlin needs Skylar as much as Skylar needs Harlin.  There is an equality and strengths, and that's amazing. There was also a heart-pounding, un-put-downable exciting ending which left me impatiently waiting for the next installment of this saga. 

 

The Benighted can be my New-to-me author book for Spring Bookish Bingo.  I hope to read more from A.M. Dunnewin!

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