Name: Cat Imb's review of The Merchant's Pearl by Amie O'Brien
Item: The Merchant's Pearl
Rating: 5
Author: Cat Imb

Amie O'Brien

He was born to rule an empire. But she's the one who rules his heart...Stripped of her Christian name and freedom, Leila tries to evade the lustful gaze of her masters. Even in a sprawling Turkish palace, there's no room to hide from the handsome Prince Emre. On her dreaded first night as the prince's concubine, instead of his bed, Leila receives a gift more precious than all the riches in the Ottoman Empire. If only she could trust the heir to keep his promise...Prince Emre is torn between his duty to the splintering empire and his growing feelings for the stubborn daughter of a Christian missionary. Tradition forbids him from abandoning his harem, but Leila's heart demands his undivided love. When religious and societal forces threaten to tear them apart, Leila and Emre must summon the courage to follow their impossible destiny. The Merchant's Pearl is the thought-provoking first installment in a series of historical romance novels. If you like slow-burn romance, flesh-and-blood characters, and unconventional settings, then you'll love Amie O'Brien's opulent tale. Buy The Merchant's Pearl to see if true love can conquer untold temptation today!

The Merchant's Pearl

Cat Imb

I received an ebook from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Amie O'Brien. 

Wow. I have to say that when I opened my kindle and saw how many pages this book was, I was a little concerned it would be a book that dragged on without purpose, that could have been more concise. Boy, was I proven dead wrong. This book was meticulously and perfectly paced. There was never a dull moment, or a moment when I just wanted the book to be over. In fact, I wanted the book to NOT end.

It is abundantly clear that this book was painstakingly researched and verified. The accuracy and abundance of the historic facts does not go unnoticed. Despite it being set in the mid to late 19th century, this book feels worlds away. I think that has to do with how under-represented the Ottoman culture of that era is. I cannot fathom why though, the whole idea of a harem, and sultans truly is intriguing and exotic. It is like a breath of fresh air in a genre full of typicality. The writing itself is exquisite, and tasteful. It is formal, yet has this flowing, natural air to it.

The author allowed us to accept this foreign reality, and I use the word accept loosely here, by how likable and relatable her characters are. In fact, Leila has very Western views, and she mirrors so perfectly what the reader is also questioning and feeling. 

I really cannot wait until the release of book II.

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