Daughters of the Storm

Kim Wilkins

2014 • 512 pages

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The first passionate, magical book in a compelling new series from award-winning author Kim Wilkins. Lying in a magic-induced coma, the King of Thyrsland is on the brink of death: if his enemies knew, chaos would reign. In fear for his life and his kingdom, his five daughters set out on a perilous journey to try to save him, their only hope an aunt they have yet to meet, a shadowy practitioner of undermagic who lives on the wild northern borders. No-one can stand before the fierce tattooed soldier and eldest daughter Bluebell, an army commander who is rumoured to be unkillable, but her sisters, the loyal and mystical Ash, beautiful but unhappily married Rose, pious Willow and uncertain Ivy all have their own secrets to keep from her -- the kind of secrets that if revealed could bring disaster down upon not only them, but the entire kingdom. Waiting in the wings is stepbrother Wylm whose dealings with Bluebell's greatest enemy, Hakon the Raven King, would end Bluebell's dreams of revenge on his mother and propel his own desperate grasp for power. Daughters of the Storm is a richly drawn historical fantasy full of passion, magic and fire, an intimate epic that traces the lives of five complex women as they pursue a quest upon which the fate of a kingdom -- as well as their own destinies -- rests.

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Blood and Gold is a 4-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 2014 with contributions by Kim Wilkins.

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Kristen

3 1/2 stars

Despite a plodding beginning and some slow pacing overall, I rather enjoyed Daughters of the Storm and reading about the five different sisters who are the heart of the novel. Although they are not one dimensional by any means, I would have liked a little more dimension from the main characters, especially since this book is not heavy on plot or worldbuilding; however, I am very eager to find out what happens to these sisters in the next book!

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Miranda Sundgaard

Plan to finish at a later date. It is a good story, just not in the mood for a slow paced fantasy at the moment.

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Sionna

I received this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

DNF @ 26%

I'm just not completely sure why this book didn't work for me.
Partly, it is most likely because I dislike the characters. Even though I love how all the princesses are strong in their own way, I only liked Ash and Rose. Even Bluebell, who is a warrior, something I usually love, is just not cutting it. I dislike how anti she is to her step-family and how as the book is written the step-family seems to change.
It also probably doesn't help that the book starts out painting the Queen (step-mother) in a fond and sympathetic light, only for Bluebell, one of the main protagonists, to hate her and blame her for everything.

Past that, I think the book is really slow going. 26% and I only just met the two youngest daughters and plans are finally being made for the King. I feel like this could go so much quicker and be more enjoyable, or you know, more intense which I feel the book is trying to go for.... I could be wrong though.

Even though I gave up on this book, I feel so guilty since there were times I was engaged. The sisters could do some interesting stuff! Especially when progress in the plot was being made. I liked some of the side stories going on and thought it added depth to the story. If only the main storyline progressed too, I would have been happy.

So, this isn't one I'll recommend to a lot of people, but perhaps though who enjoy higher fantasy and/or slower paced reads will like this one.