Review: The Witch's Daughter by Leigh Ann Edwards

Title: The Witch's Daughter
Author: Leigh Ann Edwards
Series: Irish Witch #2
Genre: Fantasy/Romance/Cultural
Publisher: Tule Publishing
Publication Date: August 11th, 2016
Edition: Kindle Edition, 374 pages
Source: NetGalley
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Synopsis:

     Healer, witch, and commoner Alainn McCreary battles valiantly to control her growing magical powers and to ignore her doomed yearning for noble Killian O’Brien, a man who is far above her station and betrothed to a noble, dark-eyed Scottish beauty. Alone, she continues her quest to break the bitter curse that dooms not only the powerful O’Brien Clan but also Alainn and Killian’s future happiness. 

     Threatened by dark forces, a powerful chieftain, and a suspicious priest, loyal, valiant and handsomely virile Killian vows to fight at his beloved Alainn’s side even as he realizes time is running out for both of them. 

     The Witch’s Daughter, set in the mystical landscape of ancient Ireland, weaves romance, adventure, and the supernatural into a sensual tale of love and longing that darkly whispers “What wouldn’t you do for love?” 

Review:

This series is so enjoyable. I really enjoy the characters, the setting, the magic, everything.

There was a lot of really fantastic writing in this book, a lot of great character development. I really like that Alainn is headstrong, that she doesn't expect to be saved, that she doesn't expect anything from anyone. That she is so willing to give up everything she wants to save the man she loves more than anything.

I should point out that this series is almost entirely romance based. There is magic, some swordplay, a touch of mystery, the series is about the romance between Killian and Alainn. It doesn't pretend to be anything more than that, so I don't mind as I would in other series that. There are sections that talk about her trying to control her growing powers, but at the base of it all, it's about the romance.

Alainn and Killian are really fun to read about. They are both really stubborn, and it's endearing. I like that while Killian may be in an arranged marriage, it never turns into a love triangle, and the Bethrothed, Mary, isn't mean. She is genuine and kind, and Alainn doesn't hate her and when Mary finds out that Killian isn't in love with her, she accepts it and encouraged Killian to be with Alainn because that is who he loves.

I am really enjoying the mystery about Alainn's father, and where he could be, and her growing powers. It makes me wonder if her unborn baby is causing her powers to behave the way they are.

I can't wait to read the next installment.