The Fifth Son by Blaine D. Arden

: The Fifth Son

Author: Blaine D. Arden

Genre: Fantasy, Rope Play

Length: Novella (61pgs)

Publisher: Storm Moon Press (9th March 2012)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: Llyskel is the fifth son of a King, but, unlike his brothers, he doesn’t have a career in politics or the military to look forward to. In a world where everyone possesses magic to some degree or other, Llyskel is powerless, unable to perform even the smallest magic-based tasks. All his life, he’s been under constant guard for his own protection from the magical world around him, much to his annoyance. The only time Llyskel feels free is when he paints, where the only spells he needs are the ones he weaves with brush and paint, capturing moments of beauty and giving them immortality on canvas.

Llyskel harbors a secret wish, though, a dark desire that haunts his nights. Only Ariv, a captain in the King’s army, seems to sense the truth of Llyskel’s needs. The pull he feels to Llyskel is unavoidable, and the passion between them undeniable.

But Ariv isn’t the only one interested in Llyskel. The Queen of a neighboring country expresses her interest in the boy’s talents, but her true intent goes far beyond a love of art. And what she asks may be too high a price for any of them.

Purchase Link: http://stormmoonpress.com/books/The-Fifth-Son.aspx

Review: Llyskel is nothing like anyone else in his kingdom or the country.   Everyone else has magic and Llyskel doesn’t and because of that he is protected in and out of the castle.   a captain in his father’s army captures Llyskel’s eye and his imagination. Ariv is attracted to the young prince and has guessed his secret desires; he sets out to court the prince and discovers a secret that nobody knew.

I enjoyed this story and think it was well written.   It has a slightly whimsical feel to it, but that could be because it’s from Llyskel’s POV. Llyskel is dearly loved by his family, but they treat him like a helpless child because he has no magic.  He can’t even spar with anyone else he has a practice dummy and that is it.  He has a guard that follows him everywhere, even in the castle and he feels stifled by it all. Ariv is the man that he fantasies about along with his shooter and Ariv is going to light up the prince’s world and give him everything that he wants and nothing will stop him not even the new discovery.

Llyskel is wonderfully described and the way the author describes the scenes and emotions is wonderful.   you can feel Llyskel’s frustrations seeping through, his want and need and his obsession with Ariv and shooters. Ariv is harder to get a grip on, but you know he is the man to give Llyskel everything that he needs.  Even when his prince goes missing, he knew Llyskel could handle himself. Even without magic and when he gets him back he gives Llyskel the support and encouragement that he needs.

For me this book was just right.  it wasn’t too short, it wasn’t too long (did I sound like Goldilocks?) it was the perfect length with a touch of danger, a touch of kink, a lot of hot sex, a good story-line, the world building was good without too much information.  There was a kidnapping, a controlling Queen, a hunky Captain and a quite prince, so honest to god… what more could you want.   Get this book and enjoy.

4 thoughts on “The Fifth Son by Blaine D. Arden

  1. Thank you, Pixie, for the wonderful review 🙂
    I’m glad you enjoyed it.

    and a double thank you for thinking the length was just right 🙂

    1. It was a true pleasure Blaine and you managed to make the book fulfilling with it’s length. 😉

      Pixie

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