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What Are You Reading Wednesday
Mar. 19th, 2014 09:23 amWhat Have You Just Finished Reading?
Since I haven't finished my current one it would be the same one as last week: The Leopard Prince
What Are You Reading Now?
The "prequel" (which isn't really a prequel but takes place earlier in the timeline with the male leads of The Leopard Prince and The Serpant Prince turning up in a couple of chapters as supporting characters -- though, again, no actual princes are involved. The "Princes" refer to fairy tales that are explained in the books. It's metaphorical.) Anyway, the book I'm on is The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt
While trying to find a way to summarize, I realized that there is difficulty in summarizing something that is largely comedic in tone without it sounding somewhat ridiculous. This plot doesn't lend itself to summary because the overall impression of the book is better than the description of its plot line would sound. However, I think you have to be in the mood for this sort of thing and capable of reading it in a very arch, wry manner, because my favorite bits are exchanges such as this:
And the author's website has some snippet 'extras' (okay, let's admit that she's writing her own fanfic) that she clearly generated to amuse herself which shows the generally wry tone of the book:
What Are You Reading Next:
Probably finish the trilogy and read The Serpant Prince.
Since I haven't finished my current one it would be the same one as last week: The Leopard Prince
What Are You Reading Now?
The "prequel" (which isn't really a prequel but takes place earlier in the timeline with the male leads of The Leopard Prince and The Serpant Prince turning up in a couple of chapters as supporting characters -- though, again, no actual princes are involved. The "Princes" refer to fairy tales that are explained in the books. It's metaphorical.) Anyway, the book I'm on is The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt
While trying to find a way to summarize, I realized that there is difficulty in summarizing something that is largely comedic in tone without it sounding somewhat ridiculous. This plot doesn't lend itself to summary because the overall impression of the book is better than the description of its plot line would sound. However, I think you have to be in the mood for this sort of thing and capable of reading it in a very arch, wry manner, because my favorite bits are exchanges such as this:
"...Naturally, she was relieved at this turn of events. Wouldn't any proper lady be relieved to find that she wasn't going to be ravished by a demon earl?
She was debating how a proper lady would present herself at a demon earl's bedroom for ravishment when there was a knock..."
And the author's website has some snippet 'extras' (okay, let's admit that she's writing her own fanfic) that she clearly generated to amuse herself which shows the generally wry tone of the book:
The author is the goddess of her made-up world. Everything in it—from the characters to the story to the settings—come from her imagination alone. Therefore, she should be solely in control of everything that happens in her book.
Or that’s the theory anyway.
“I don’t think so,” Edward drawled. He’s the hero of my book. Edward was leaning, legs and arms crossed, against the wall in my study. He looked very out of place in his severe black coat and waistcoat and muddy jackboots. At the moment he was frowning at me..
I’d just suggested that since his story is set in eighteenth century England he really ought to be wearing a wig.
“Have you ever worn a wig?” he inquired irritably.
I shook my head.
“They itch. Also, they get in the way when I ride and inspect crops. No wig.”
I pointed out that the wig wouldn’t get in the way if he stayed on his horse.
Edward snorted. “That’s no way to find out how the land is faring. What kind of man only rides by the crops? A silly prig, that’s what. I am not a silly prig.”
I sighed. Edward de Raaf was most definitely not a silly prig, but I thought privately that he was a stubborn ass.
“I heard that.” He glared at me.
I apologized, then tried wheedling. Your best friend, Simon Iddesleigh wears a wig.
“Ha!” Edward exclaimed. “That merely proves my point. Iddesleigh is a silly prig if I ever saw one.”
He is not! Simon is a very elegant gentleman—
“He wears red-heeled shoes, too,” Edward muttered. “I can’t think why you put him in my book in the first place.”
Well, he does help you out at a very important—
An explosive snort interrupted me. “I could have gotten out of that spot of difficulty all on my own, thank you very much.” He suddenly brightened. “Now, if you want to make your book better, you ought to look to Anna.”
Anna? What’s wrong with her?
“Nothing!” Edward glared. “Did I say there was anything wrong with Anna? Perfect in every way, and I’ll plant a fist in the face of any man who says otherwise.”
Well, then, what—?
“Anna is opinionated.”
And?
“Too opinionated for her own good. Especially with me.” Edward leaned forward as if imparting a confidence. “Sometimes I think she enjoys arguing with me.”
So you would like me to make Anna agree with you more?
“Exactly.” Edward looked self-satisfied.
A feminine voice spoke from behind me. “I don’t think so.”
What Are You Reading Next:
Probably finish the trilogy and read The Serpant Prince.
