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The Pyramid Waltz
by
Barbara Ann Wright (Goodreads Author)
To most, Princess Katya Nar Umbriel is a rogue and a layabout; she parties, she hunts and she breaks women’s hearts. But when the festival lights go down and the palace slumbers, Katya chases traitors to the crown and protects the kingdom’s greatest secret: the royal Umbriels are part Fiend. When Katya thwarts an attempt to expose the king’s monstrous side, she uncovers a...more
Paperback, 264 pages
Published
September 17th 2012
by Bold Strokes Books
(first published September 1st 2012)
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2.5 stars
There aren't a lot of lesfic fantasy novels, so this is one that you might want to take a look at if you're a fan of that subgenre (which I am). I was a bit disappointed by it, but that's after reading quite a few mainstream fantasy novels.
Katya, a bored princess who spend most of her time flirting with courtiers and heading out to hunt with her friends, is actually the leader of a secret order whose goal is to protect the royal family (and by default the kingdom) and their secrets from...more
There aren't a lot of lesfic fantasy novels, so this is one that you might want to take a look at if you're a fan of that subgenre (which I am). I was a bit disappointed by it, but that's after reading quite a few mainstream fantasy novels.
Katya, a bored princess who spend most of her time flirting with courtiers and heading out to hunt with her friends, is actually the leader of a secret order whose goal is to protect the royal family (and by default the kingdom) and their secrets from...more
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Sep 02, 2012
Ross Wright
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fans of romance and fantasy action alike
This is the story of two charming young women with vastly different backgrounds and personalities falling in love while their whole world tries to crash down around them. The excitement of discovery and anticipation both within their relationship and the action-driven main plot give the whole story a sense of urgency and danger that will keep you from putting the book down.
The love scenes are tantalizing, yet tastefully written. This is lesbian romance your straight parents can read... if they'r...more
The love scenes are tantalizing, yet tastefully written. This is lesbian romance your straight parents can read... if they'r...more
I hope you have some time to read, because you're not going to want to put this one down.
I can only say that this book was incredible. The characters were complex and well-written. The dialogue was fantastic and often humorous. Each character brought something new to the book and was very distinct. Not a single one felt forced or unreal to me. By the end of the book I was so caught up in their world that I found myself wish I lived in it.
It's not just the main characters, Katya and Starbride, th...more
I can only say that this book was incredible. The characters were complex and well-written. The dialogue was fantastic and often humorous. Each character brought something new to the book and was very distinct. Not a single one felt forced or unreal to me. By the end of the book I was so caught up in their world that I found myself wish I lived in it.
It's not just the main characters, Katya and Starbride, th...more
Being a reader of fantasy and a lesbian its great to have a fantasy book to read every now and then with a lesbain love story or even a female main character is a nice change from lots of the usual fantasy.
I enjoyed what I read about the magic system and what action there was but obviously being part romance it was kind of light and fluffy as well.
As a fantasy reader I often enjoy very indepth plots and mysteries and moments where you go "holly s*t didn't see that coming" for me there wasn't eno...more
I enjoyed what I read about the magic system and what action there was but obviously being part romance it was kind of light and fluffy as well.
As a fantasy reader I often enjoy very indepth plots and mysteries and moments where you go "holly s*t didn't see that coming" for me there wasn't eno...more
The Princess and the Pyramid
I love Fantasy. I love Fantasy's ability to take us to another world, to explore familiar themes in an unfamiliar setting which would be too cumbersome or incredible to deal with in a realistic setting. And though you'll never get me to admit it in a court of law, I'm pretty much a hopeless romantic, and though Romance is not normally my genre, give me a good love story inside a Speculative Fiction trapping, and I'm set.
One of the big problems with Fantasy, though, is...more
I love Fantasy. I love Fantasy's ability to take us to another world, to explore familiar themes in an unfamiliar setting which would be too cumbersome or incredible to deal with in a realistic setting. And though you'll never get me to admit it in a court of law, I'm pretty much a hopeless romantic, and though Romance is not normally my genre, give me a good love story inside a Speculative Fiction trapping, and I'm set.
One of the big problems with Fantasy, though, is...more
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I picked up the Pyramid Waltz even though I don't usually read fantasy romance, and I finished it before the week was over! I just couldn't put it down. Wright creates a fascinating world with magic pyramids, secret identities, and brilliant fashion. Her writing guides you through the story with enough detail to be interesting and enough plot to keep you turning the page. The romance between Katya and Starbride is sweet, and I love the fact that there are two complex female main characters in th...more
I enjoyed this story...
I liked the fantasy world and thought Katya and Starbride were interesting characters. I liked the idea of the aspect and the Pyramids, it was simplistic unlike some magic fantasies that try to over-complicate it.
This is the first 'lesbian' fiction book I have read... I don't know if it because it lesbian, but i liked how the relationship developed... In nearly all other fiction books i have read the relationship either been some sort of love triangle, or it involved som...more
I liked the fantasy world and thought Katya and Starbride were interesting characters. I liked the idea of the aspect and the Pyramids, it was simplistic unlike some magic fantasies that try to over-complicate it.
This is the first 'lesbian' fiction book I have read... I don't know if it because it lesbian, but i liked how the relationship developed... In nearly all other fiction books i have read the relationship either been some sort of love triangle, or it involved som...more
Pyramid is not hugely original as a fantasy novel - there are princesses, demons, and spies, all things that most fantasy readers are pretty familiar with by now - except for the fact that the story features two women who love each other romantically.
I have one word for this:
AWESOME.
Good LORD, it is RIDICULOUSLY DIFFICULT to find fantasy with LGBT characters! By which I don't mean lgbt-fantasy, like Without Reservations and its ilk; I mean well-written, well-thought-out fantasy novels that just...more
I have one word for this:
AWESOME.
Good LORD, it is RIDICULOUSLY DIFFICULT to find fantasy with LGBT characters! By which I don't mean lgbt-fantasy, like Without Reservations and its ilk; I mean well-written, well-thought-out fantasy novels that just...more
The Pyramid Waltz is a book I would recommend for anyone with an interest in throne intrigue, romance and enjoys well written fight scenes. I give it 5 stars though there is one moment - not going to spoil it - where Starbride kind of pissed me off a little bit. But as you can tell, I got over it :-)
Katya and Starbride are a couple to truly enjoy. Their courtship was tastefully handled and on a few occasions, I just wanted to shake them both together. But the pacing was perfect. Pitch perfect ac...more
Katya and Starbride are a couple to truly enjoy. Their courtship was tastefully handled and on a few occasions, I just wanted to shake them both together. But the pacing was perfect. Pitch perfect ac...more
This is a fantastic book. From the first page, the reader is thrown into a fast-paced melange of romance, combat, magic and intrigue that does not break pace.
It's very accessible, in that the reader is provided with enough information to understand what's going on, but not so much that every detail is spelled out in agonizing detail (if you've ever read Stephen King, you'll know what I mean). It's witty and engaging, and the characters are dynamic and rough around the edges.
This book has somethi...more
It's very accessible, in that the reader is provided with enough information to understand what's going on, but not so much that every detail is spelled out in agonizing detail (if you've ever read Stephen King, you'll know what I mean). It's witty and engaging, and the characters are dynamic and rough around the edges.
This book has somethi...more
this books starts off totally amazing. it's definitely something you don't see very often, a world where women dating women is 100% normal. It's amazing how the main character is a little slutty and loves the ladies and her mom and dad are like "good job dear!"
the fantasy part is also decent, it's no kingkiller but it does the trick. the sexual tension is great, but then everything kinda slows down about halfway through and then the ending feels like it's in the middle of a chapter.
I'm glad th...more
the fantasy part is also decent, it's no kingkiller but it does the trick. the sexual tension is great, but then everything kinda slows down about halfway through and then the ending feels like it's in the middle of a chapter.
I'm glad th...more
As a 1st book from this author The Pyramid Waltz is a pretty damn good start, but if you are really fond of hot sex scenes I tell you now to stay the hell away from that title
Yeah this is the kind of book when every time that the protagonist start to became physically affective the scene fade.
I am perfectly Ok with this kind of approach, also because sometimes I am annoyed by the tooooo many sexual scenes that slow down to much the pace of an action sequence (and I admit that sometimes i am so...more
Yeah this is the kind of book when every time that the protagonist start to became physically affective the scene fade.
I am perfectly Ok with this kind of approach, also because sometimes I am annoyed by the tooooo many sexual scenes that slow down to much the pace of an action sequence (and I admit that sometimes i am so...more
I loved this book. It's witty and intelligent, and very imaginative. The heroines are both smart, strong women, yet have very human vulnerabilities. Wright has a wonderful way with words--in one of my favorite parts, she describes a villain being sliced apart "like warm pie." (Of course, I wanted warm pie after that. A la mode. But I digress.)
Read this book. You will be entertained. You will be left, like me, waiting for the sequel!
Read this book. You will be entertained. You will be left, like me, waiting for the sequel!
Is it too early to ask for a sequel?
I really liked the story, but the ending was a bit too abrupt and I want to know more...
I really liked the story, but the ending was a bit too abrupt and I want to know more...
This book can so easily be an amazing tv series, it reminds me of lost girl and we do need more shows like that! I love it!
Okay, this book was really good and interesting. The characters were, not only interesting, but funny too. Although, all of them felt strong, in the sense that they don't seem to fear much and face challenges. This story had a good amount of action scenes, but not as much romance as I would have expected. The main thing in this story is mystery, since it feels like a detective story in a fantasy world. There sure is suspense in the story, and I have fun reading it. Overall, it was a good story a...more
Swords, sorcery, and sapphic sexery. What more could you want?
it was good
I really liked this story. The characters and their world is fun and interesting, and I enjoyed the courtship of Katya and Starbride. It was refreshing to read about a homosexual relationship, among the royalty even, that is considered natural and ordinary. The action is exciting without overtaking the emotional pace of the story. I look forward to reading the sequel soon.
Not quite what I expected, but enjoyable. I'm intrigued as to where these characters will go next.
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Barbara Ann Wright writes fantasy and science fiction novels and short stories when not adding to her enormous book collection or ranting on her blog. Her short fiction has appeared twice in Crossed Genres Magazine and once made Tangent Online's recommended reading list. Her first novel, The Pyramid Waltz, was one of Tor.com's Reviewer's Choice books of 2012 and is a 2012 Foreword Review Book of t...more
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