Rhapsodic

This is a "I came to kill you, but want to kiss you instead" fantasy romance inspired by Ancient Arabia. This is a very slow paced book but with all the lyrical and poetic writing it had me immersed. I started on a ship and as I kept going it sunk and by the end I was at the bottom of the ocean. That's what it felt like while reading this story. I was a little confused by some things that took place and although it had a lot of gasp moments I kind of wish that I could have guessed some of the things that happened. With that being said I loved the writing style and characters. The writing was so flowery and there were a lot of quotes that I loved. It was like nothing I've ever read. I also loved that there were a lot of Arabic words being used in it. I honestly felt like I was in a different country while reading it. The characters were awesome. I loved Zafira for her need to show the world that women can be strong and courageous. That no matter your gender we each have something that another would not have. Nasir was a jaw dropping, heartbreaking love interest. And an assassin for his father, the sultan, which made him feared throughout the kingdom. Then we have Altair the general who has a wicked sense of humor. I loved Altair and his snarky comments/comebacks. There are a couple more side characters but I'll let you hear about them yourself by reading this book.
This is a story about a huntress that is sent on a mission to restore magic back into the Arawiya kingdom. And the prince of death sent by his own father the sultan to assassinate her who they think is a man. Along the way they run into evil creatures roaming the desert while warring with their own feelings. This book is one alluring and humorous adventure that you will not want to pass up!
"There was nothing more respectable and dangerous than a woman of confidence."