Of Water and Dragons by Kelley Heckart
My score: 4 of 5 stars
Of Water And Dragons is a story of Celtic mythology set in Roman Britain.
An injured Roman soldier is rescued and healed by a water fairy. Nemu has spent a few years alone in her forest; she hasn’t realised that she felt loneliness till affected person is able to return to his legion.
Ambiorix is each interested in and horrified by Nemu; her wings frighten him, however he’s additionally romantically drawn to her. When Ambiorix goes again to civilisation, Nemu wanders by means of a few of Celtic Britain, then goes seeking Ambiorix’ residence on the borders; his tales of it intrigued her.
That is a narrative of battles, druids, Romans and magical mysticism. I may simply image the settings of the period and Nemu was a beautiful character. The Celtic and religious facets drew me into this story, however I additionally loved the touches of Roman Britain.
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Do you want enemies to lovers romances with magic, mythology, and Roman historical past?
Of Water and Dragons weaves the Roman historical past and Celtic lore of historical Britain and Scotland to create an unforgettable story of affection and sacrifice. They have been destined to fulfill, however they must battle every part they imagine in to remain collectively. Nemu, a half-human, half-water faery girl, lives within the untamed land the Romans name Caledonia. Quickly after the devastating battle of Mons Graupius ends, she finds a wounded Roman soldier named Ambiorix. Regardless of her mistrust of people, she takes him in and heals his wounds. Ambiorix is a Roman soldier with a robust sense of responsibility. He’s been taught that the Celts are barbaric and should be conquered, however when Nemu heals him after the Romans win a key battle over the Celtic armies, he questions every part he has been taught. Although they’re from totally different worlds, they’re mysteriously drawn to one another, however unexpected forces maintain them aside till their worlds collide in a fury of fireside, blood, and darkness. ˃˃˃ This compelling story mixes Roman army historical past with Celtic mythology. Of Water and Dragons takes place on the magical island of Britannia from the darkish enchanted lochs of Scotland to the grand bathhouses of Roman Britain. The battle of Mons Graupius in AD 84 is without doubt one of the most profound battles in historical past when the Romans, although drastically outnumbered, defeated the Celtic tribes of historical Scotland and furthered the enlargement of the Roman Empire.
