This drama/fantasy centers around difficult choices and their consequences. The plot centers around a strong female protagonist, Tauria, and her husband, Prince Doron. For those who had the privilege of reading book one in this series, Neglected Merge, the story picks up in Tangle of Choices seven years later. At the start of this tale, Tauria’s marriage appears to fall into the happily-ever-after category until she makes a sacrificial offer in order to broker peace between the world she came from and the world she now calls home. The far-reaching consequences of that choice affect not just herself but everyone she cares about.
I won’t say more about the exact plot because I certainly don’t want to be a spoiler for this well-written fantasy. The worldbuilding is vivid and polished, and the characters are relatable. While Author Eve Koguce's cast of characters is extensive, they are individually distinct, motivated, and flawed behaviors that evolve from their backstory. It all works together to create a rich tapestry of fantasy culture that makes sense.
In this second book of the three-book NegligentMerge series, Tauria meets real adversity head-on as she strives to bring peace to her world. Her unselfish decision carries her into a foreboding scenario that threatens all she holds precious, including her marriage. The consequences affect her emotional, psychological, and social well-being as she gives up everything to be a responsible and thoughtful leader.
Review of Tangle of Choices
If I had to sum up this book in one word, I’d call it satisfying. It's a perfect read for the beach, on a rainy day, or on a plane. I enjoyed it on every level. Characters I cared about with clearly defined roles, a believable plot, plenty of drama, a well-crafted fantasy world, and a healthy dose of clean romance. Because I read book 1, it felt like I was reconnecting with friends. However, the book can stand alone without reading book one, although I highly recommend reading both. I’m happy to award this book 5 stars, and I look forward to book 3, Shifting Directions: A Fantasy Drama with Thriller Elements (Neglected Merge Book 3). I recommend this book to fans of epic fantasy adventures like The Entangled Princess: A Clean Medieval Romance (The Bitter Kingdoms series Book 1) by Shantal Sessions, or the Shadowlands King by Amy Horikami.
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About the Author Eve Koguce
Multi-award-winning author Eve Koguce has been in love with
books for as long as she remembers herself. The typewriter her first attempts
at writing had been made at still sits proudly on its shelf in the basement.
After fifteen years spent trying to fit into the office work
pattern, Eve Koguce had decided to pursue her dreams and turned to writing.
Eve Koguce lives on the coast of the Baltic Sea with her
husband, her son, and their two exceedingly charming ginger cats. She loves
nature, history, and literature. Her hobby – and a childhood dream that came
true – is horse riding.
Eve's debut novel “Neglected Merge” - book one in the
Neglected Merge trilogy - has won three awards in the following book awards
contests: (i) Silver Medal in the 2021 Global Book Awards in the Science
Fiction / Fantasy category, (ii) Award Finalist in the 2021 Readers’ Favorite
International Book Award Contest in the Fantasy General category, and (iii)
Honorable Mention in the 2021 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards in the Science
Fiction/Fantasy category.
You can find out more about the author on:
Blog: Eve's Book Diary: Literary journey of an office career
escapee, www.evekoguce.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/eve_koguce
Twitter: @EveKoguce
Instagram: @eve_koguce_books
Facebook: Eve Koguce Books https://www.facebook.com/evekoguce/
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