Empire's Exile by Marian L Thorpe REVIEW

Empire's Exile

by Marian L. Thorpe

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Synopsis:

“We cannot shape the circumstances to fit our lives, only our lives to fit the circumstances. What defines us, as men and women, is how we respond to those circumstances.”

Exiled from the Empire as a traitor, Casyn’s words echo in Lena’s mind. Determined to find Casil, the legendary city of beauty and learning, she travels into long-unknown lands. Her experiences in the first winter leave her scarred and afraid, but resolving to heal, and supported by an unexpected love, she continues her search. A chance meeting with envoys from the Empire and Linrathe, desperately seeking help from Casil, forces her to a difficult decision. Struggling to keep faith with her choices, facing the almost-certain destruction of her land and her people, Lena’s journey takes her to a deeper understanding of loyalty, sacrifice, and the dimensions of love.

Is your book part of a series / standalone? – Book III of the Empire’s Legacy series.

If the book is part of a series, can it also be read as a standalone? And if not, can you make previous books available for reviewers if they wish to catch up? Yes, although this is harder to do than the first two. I will make Book I and II available if needed.

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Review:

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. 

In Empire's Exile we begin where Empire's Hostage ended. Lena and Cillian have been exiled for breaking the truce between the Empire and Linrathe. Together the two start their journey to find Casil, a legendary place where they hope to find refuge. The journey is far from easy with many obstacles blocking their way to a peaceful ever after.

As with her last two books Marian wasted no time hooking me into her wonderful creation. With this book picking up where the previous book left off, it was as if I never left. The writing is absolutely incredible. Not only are the scenes described perfectly, but the terms used throughout the trilogy bring us back in time to make the story feel more authentic. There's really not enough I can say. Honestly, it's just a wonderful series and the writing is incredible.

I am in love with these characters. Once again, we see their growth as they face even more challenges. We continue to watch Lena grow as this journey brings it's own set of obstacles that she must face. Lena has never stopped developing sense the very beginning; she just keeps changing into an even more solid main character. Cillian has also grown as his experiences take their toll on him as well. Along with the characters we also get to watch relationships grow and evolve. With a lovable cast of characters and incredible writing, this is one series you really don't want to miss. While I am sad that Lena's story is over, I cannot deny how wonderfully her story has been wrapped up.

Overall, this is such a great series. It is by far one of my absolute favorites and I absolutely recommend it for those who enjoy historical fiction and strong female characters.

Author Bio

Not content with two careers as a research scientist and an educator, Marian L Thorpe decided to go back to what she’d always wanted to do and be a writer. Author of the alternative world medieval trilogy Empire’s Legacy, Marian also has published short stories and poetry. Her life-long interest in Roman and post-Roman European history informs her novels, while her avocations of landscape archaeology and birding provide background to her settings.

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