The Fiddler’s Gun by A.S. Peterson
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I think I will be singing the praises of this book for a very long time.
This book had everything. Kick-butt heroine? Check. Fascinating time in history? Check. Humor? Check. Heart-break? Check. Action? Check. Pirates? Double-check.
When I began the book I was immediately taken in by the almost fairy-tale like start. It was all just so.. fascinating. Fin’s origins, the complex characters that made up the people in her life. Hilde.. I couldn’t decide whether to love or hate (and I think that’s the point!). I fell in love with Bart. Who wouldn’t love a fiddle-playing pirate turned cook? I fell for the pure sweetness of Peter and never once for a moment doubted the outcome of the end of the book with regards to the relationship there.
I read this book in an afternoon. Now, granted, I was traveling.. so I had a lot of reading time, but I found myself walking between gates at the airport, my Kindle in hand, completely absorbed in the saga.
Peterson does not pull any punches. This story will knock you over, pick you up and then knock you over again. I finished it and immediately turned back to the beginning, wanting to read it again (but decided, ultimately, I shouldn’t if I planned to finish my reading list for the week). But I can guarantee you, I WILL be re-reading this book again in the near future.
It’s very easy to see why The Fiddler’s Gun is nominated for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. This book lived up to the story excerpt I read first and then some. Bring on The Fiddler’s Green, Peterson! I want to read it now!
Im glad you liked it so much! I love a book that you want to just start over straight away.
I’m so jealous! I really want to read this book but due to limiting my money spent on books right now I haven’t purchased it yet. However, if I keep reading such glowing reviews I am going to break down and buy it soon. Maybe i should just give in and do it now. Yup. That’s what I’m going to do. I’m headed over to the Rabbit Room now. thanks for letting me convince myself here.
@Becky It was awesome!
@Hannah If you have to break your budget (I did for this book!) then this is the one to do it on. Trust me- not a book you’ll regret doing it on.
HOWEVER.. It appears as if I’ll be doing a giveaway here shortly too.. of course, if you can’t wait then hurry over and pick up a copy. It’s fantastic!
*Grin* you know, i almost took you up on waiting, but i’m too impatient now. lol. i first heard about this book from Ladybug at Escape in a Book and have wanted it since. I just ordered my copy from the Rabbit Room this morning and I have to admit that I was wishing there was an overnight shipping option. lol.
on a different track…how can i add a profile picture to my comments? call me vain, but i’m not too fond of the gray and white generic “you don’t have a picture” pic. haha.
@Hannah Hm. I think you can add one by signing up through wordpress.com.. but don’t quote me on that! That’s how mine shows up (my old blog was hosted there)
That looks like a great book, Lydia! I’m going to have to go out and buy it as soon as I can – thanks for the review.
I love The Rabbit Room and your review! I so enjoyed this one as well and cant wait for the Fiddlers Green!
This sounds really interesting! I hadn’t heard of it before and the title didn’t sound like something I’d like but after reading your review I am adding this to my TBR list.
Great review! Makes me want to know more about The Fiddler’s Gun.