A Soul for Vengeance by Crista McHugh – a Review
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About the book:
Nothing stirs up Chaos like Vengeance.When Prince Kell returns to Ranello, he finds his homeland in ashes. The invaders from Thallus destroyed everything he held dear, leaving him heir to a throne he can’t claim. The thirst for vengeance consumes him and drives him right into the arms of the most unlikely of rebel leaders.Zara has fought for months to keep the hopes of the Ranellian people alive. Finding Kell is just the thing their dying rebellion needs. But as she tries to soothe Kell’s bitterness and turn him into the leader he’s meant to be, she finds herself desiring the one man she believes she’ll never have. A man whose heart was broken by a yellow-haired witch named Arden Soulbearer.
Nothing stirs up Chaos like Vengeance.When Prince Kell returns to Ranello, he finds his homeland in ashes. The invaders from Thallus destroyed everything he held dear, leaving him heir to a throne he can’t claim. The thirst for vengeance consumes him and drives him right into the arms of the most unlikely of rebel leaders.Zara has fought for months to keep the hopes of the Ranellian people alive. Finding Kell is just the thing their dying rebellion needs. But as she tries to soothe Kell’s bitterness and turn him into the leader he’s meant to be, she finds herself desiring the one man she believes she’ll never have. A man whose heart was broken by a yellow-haired witch named Arden Soulbearer.
Review:
Oh, how I love Crista McHugh’s writing style. A Soul for Vengeance begins shortly after A Soul for Chaos ends. Prince Kell has been taken hostage by the invaders to his homeland, and thankfully, they never discovered Kell’s identity. Zara, who is Kell’s best friend’s younger sister, and her troupe of men finally find Kell, rescue him and take him back to their homeland. Once Kell finds out that his family has basically been decimated, he sets to find out all that he can about the Thallian invaders who have devastated his people. And, surprise, surprise, it seems Zara knows more than anyone. The problem with that? She’s a strong woman in a time where men have the final say. But, once Kell finds himself falling for Zara, he knows things will never be the same.
Zara is immediately enthralled with Kell, whom she has had a crush on since she was a young girl, but knows she can never be with him. She was injured during the uprising and she fears that once he sees her scars and learns her secret, that he will shun her. Silly girl………….
I have so many thoughts running through my head as I try to write this review. I’ve said in my reviews of the previous books that this trilogy is so different from what I normally read that I literally can’t put these books down once Crista sends them to me. We’ve been following Arden, the yellow-haired witch, through all of the books and her and Dev’s story is continued throughout this story. Kell once thought he loved Arden, but once he falls for Zara, he knows down to his toes that he had been a fool. I loved when he realized that little tidbit. Of course, Arden and Dev travel to Kell’s homeland to help overthrow the invaders, and once Arden sees how Zara and Kell react to each other, she knows that Kell’s heart is in good hands.
A Soul for Vengeance is a WONDERFUL story about loyalty, misunderstandings, redemption and most of all, love. The one thing that I hated about this book??? It’s the end of the trilogy!! It literally hit me when I finished the book that there were no more. What in the world was she thinking?!?!?!? LOL! And, I mean that with all of the love in my heart………. I’ve said it before, but I have to say it again. Crista McHugh is on my “must read” list and she should be on yours! I swear to you, I’d read a phone book that she wrote!! Well done Crista McHugh, very well done.
Review by Vickie
Copy provided by Author
Wonderful review, Vickie. You have loved this series from the start, and you show this in your reviews. I have this on my kindle tbr, but have not had the chance to read. I have read some of Crista’s other books, and I enjoy her writing.
I loved your review, Vickie. I have read this series thanks to your earlier reviews. I will be buying this book soon.
Wonderful review Vickie… I promise I will get to this series, they are sitting on the top row of my ipad… and I am getting to the point where I can see over my todo pile to be able to look at my TBR pile. It sounds like something I should not miss and at this point I am embarrassed to say I am taking your word for it instead of being able to say I have read it for myself and know.
Fantastic review Vickie. I know you are a BIG fan of Crista and you are on her list of ‘go-to’ reviewers as soon as her new books are released.
I am glad you have found a ‘friend’ in Crista. Your reviews tell of the emotional connection to the storylines. Here’s looking to her future storylines.
Another wonderful review, Vickie. You make Christa’s storylines come to life. Thanks.
Great review Vickie. Sounds like an amazing series.
Great review Vickie
Vickie this sounds like a wonderful trilogy. I love women coming into their own. Lookingforwardto reading this saga.
wonderful review. you make this sound so great, ill have to write it to my list and read this series.
Very nice review. A new series for me to try
Thanks everyone for the comments!!! I ABSOLUTE LOVE LOVE HER BOOKS!! I swear ya’ll won’t be disappointed reading her books!!!!!! I’m so thankful that she grants me the privilege of sending me her books to review!!!