A Gift from the Goddess By Dawn Rosewood Brief Sumary
Aria was the Luna of the Winter Mist pack, renowned for her achievements in war strategy. Her contribution was crucial in her pack becoming the most powerful in the entire country. Everything in her life should be perfect. ...Except it wasn't. In actuality, Aria's life was anything but successful. She was helpless to the whims of her abusive Alpha mate and his mistress. A mate who never loved her. As she watches their relationship grow, her options are to run away or die trying to keep her Luna position. But this is not the story of how Aria sways his closed-off heart until he finally loves her. No, this is the story of how Aria died. So when she is faced with the opportunity to go back in time and try again... will she take it? ...Or is she fated to relive her mistakes all over again? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "...And if I refuse?" I asked hesitantly. "Then you will remain in the Abyss, forever reliving your earthly memories." My mind recalled the images that had just tormented me, showing me my death over and over again. I knew now she must have shown me that strategically so I had a taste of what my refusal would look like. "Then I don't want to be Luna again... and I don't want to be Aleric's mate," I said, surprising even myself that I was bargaining with a Goddess. But I couldn't shake the feeling something seemed off. "That is the fate I have chosen for you." "Then I don't accept," I argued. "I think there is something you're not telling me. A reason why you need me to go back so badly." She was silent, her silver eyes regarding me warily. "...So I am correct," I said, taking her silence as confirmation.
A Gift from the Goddess By Dawn Rosewood Review
"A Gift from the Goddess" is a romantic fantasy novel by Dawn Rosewood. The story is set in a world where humans and magical beings called fey exist. The novel follows the story of a young woman named Rowan, who is forced to marry a man she doesn't love, and her journey as she discovers her true identity and falls in love with a fey prince.
The world-building in this novel is excellent. The author has created a unique and immersive world that is filled with magic and wonder. The characters are also well-written, with each one having their own distinct personality and backstory.
The romance between Rowan and the fey prince is well-developed and sweet. Their relationship is slow-burning and organic, and the author does a great job of building tension and chemistry between the two.
The novel also deals with important themes such as identity, family, and duty. The story is engaging, and the pacing is just right, with enough action and tension to keep the reader engaged throughout.
One of the downsides of the novel is that some of the characters could have been more fleshed out. Additionally, some of the dialogue felt a bit stiff and unnatural at times.
In conclusion, "A Gift from the Goddess" is an enjoyable and well-written romantic fantasy novel that fans of the genre will appreciate. The world-building is excellent, the romance is sweet, and the story is engaging. While there are some minor flaws, they do not detract from the overall quality of the novel.
