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Hynd Perrent leads a lonely life, rejected by most of society after a debilitating illness permanently changed him. He has spent nearly a decade investigating the disappearance of a military unit, Seventh Dragoons, in a war nearly a century prior, content to immerse himself in the frustrating search and the book he intends to write about it.
When his sister sets him up with ...more
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October 12th 2020
by NineStar Press
(first published June 24th 2015)
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Rachel White! Where have you been all my life?
It's such a treat to find a good writer. I mean someone who's good good, not merely "adequate." So often my m/m reading experiences have been the literary equivalent of eating cafeteria food -- you know, the institutional, industrial-grade stuff. You eat it because you need food to stay alive and it's the only thing available. Or maybe you've been overcome by a freakish craving for reconstituted mashed potatoes and cooked-until-they're-gray green ...more
It's such a treat to find a good writer. I mean someone who's good good, not merely "adequate." So often my m/m reading experiences have been the literary equivalent of eating cafeteria food -- you know, the institutional, industrial-grade stuff. You eat it because you need food to stay alive and it's the only thing available. Or maybe you've been overcome by a freakish craving for reconstituted mashed potatoes and cooked-until-they're-gray green ...more
3.5 stars
I liked this book, but for every aspect that I liked there was a corresponding downside.
I really liked Hynd, but then I am a sucker for scarred, lonely characters. I also appreciated him setting boundaries and not turning into a doormat with Julius. On the other hand, he was prone to rush judgments and the reason (view spoiler) was ridiculous and contrived.
Julius’s characterization was refreshing, I especially ...more
I liked this book, but for every aspect that I liked there was a corresponding downside.
I really liked Hynd, but then I am a sucker for scarred, lonely characters. I also appreciated him setting boundaries and not turning into a doormat with Julius. On the other hand, he was prone to rush judgments and the reason (view spoiler) was ridiculous and contrived.
Julius’s characterization was refreshing, I especially ...more
Apr 14, 2020
Linda ~ they got the mustard out! ~
rated it
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review of another edition
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3-stars,
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romance,
lgbtq,
read-in-2020
In some unnamed AU world, a man living with the aftereffects of the Blight is researching the disappearance of the Seventh Dragoons during the last major war. He gets an assistant courtesy of his sister. Julius is able to eventually look past Hynd's disfigurement and they get along swell.
The "mystery" of the Seventh Dragoons wasn't much of a mystery and the romance was pretty lukewarm and unconvincing. Though I liked both characters well enough, I think the author made Hynd purposely dense at t ...more
The "mystery" of the Seventh Dragoons wasn't much of a mystery and the romance was pretty lukewarm and unconvincing. Though I liked both characters well enough, I think the author made Hynd purposely dense at t ...more
Sep 29, 2019
Georgie-who-is-Sarah-Drew
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review of another edition
Recommended to Georgie-who-is-Sarah-Drew by:
Teal
I do like stoic suffering (in other people) and "Seventh" gave me a hugely sympathetic MC in Hynd Perrent. Badly deformed by illness, he accepts with lonely dignity the sneers, snubs and insults of his entire society.
The messenger cringed when Hynd handed him the paper, and Hynd didn't miss the way the man wiped his hand on the leg of his trousers after pocketing the note, but it was a mild slight. At least the messenger had accepted the job this time.
He spends his time researching the fate of ...more
The messenger cringed when Hynd handed him the paper, and Hynd didn't miss the way the man wiped his hand on the leg of his trousers after pocketing the note, but it was a mild slight. At least the messenger had accepted the job this time.
He spends his time researching the fate of ...more
Review copy from Netgalley
4.5 Stars
I really enjoyed this one.
Hynd Perrett is a royal scholar who is a survivor of a terrible disease called “Blight’s” that he was infected with at the age of 14. After spending a year in an asylum he was released when he went into remission. The disease has left him horribly disfigured with painful scars on his face and a deformed hand.
The author does a good job conveying his aloneness and embarrassment in the face of other peoples fear and disgust. Even with ...more
4.5 Stars
I really enjoyed this one.
Hynd Perrett is a royal scholar who is a survivor of a terrible disease called “Blight’s” that he was infected with at the age of 14. After spending a year in an asylum he was released when he went into remission. The disease has left him horribly disfigured with painful scars on his face and a deformed hand.
The author does a good job conveying his aloneness and embarrassment in the face of other peoples fear and disgust. Even with ...more
4.5 stars rounded up. This book isn't completely perfect; there are a couple of things that could have used slightly more exploration, but they were really minor.
Overall, this is a lovely book, well-written and charming. Both the mystery plot and the romance develop at a steady pace, and while the mystery was definitely interesting, it was the romance that captured my attention. It's not an overly complex romance, but it's believable and sweet.
There isn't a lot of world-building in this book; ...more
Overall, this is a lovely book, well-written and charming. Both the mystery plot and the romance develop at a steady pace, and while the mystery was definitely interesting, it was the romance that captured my attention. It's not an overly complex romance, but it's believable and sweet.
There isn't a lot of world-building in this book; ...more
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I liked that the rejection Hynd felt was real, and had more to do with fear of the disease he was in remission from than his disfigurement. Hynd wasn't simply moping away in his home, but faced persecution, and harassment when he went outside. My introduction to Julius wasn't promising, but I liked that he grew over the course of the story. I appreciated t ...more
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I liked that the rejection Hynd felt was real, and had more to do with fear of the disease he was in remission from than his disfigurement. Hynd wasn't simply moping away in his home, but faced persecution, and harassment when he went outside. My introduction to Julius wasn't promising, but I liked that he grew over the course of the story. I appreciated t ...more
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.75 stars
Seventh is a wonderfully compact tale that allows two great characters to explore and unravel an interesting mystery. Though the plot feels a little rushed by the end, it is generally well paced and the action unfolds naturally. The mystery surrounding the Seventh isn’t terribly complex, but it blends well into the wider narrative and is satisfyingly resolved. Seventh reads as something of a historical fantasy set against a very relatable backdrop that feels Rege ...more
4.75 stars
Seventh is a wonderfully compact tale that allows two great characters to explore and unravel an interesting mystery. Though the plot feels a little rushed by the end, it is generally well paced and the action unfolds naturally. The mystery surrounding the Seventh isn’t terribly complex, but it blends well into the wider narrative and is satisfyingly resolved. Seventh reads as something of a historical fantasy set against a very relatable backdrop that feels Rege ...more
"Seventh" is set in an alternate universe that reads very much like 19th century England. However, in this world, homosexuality is not illegal or stigmatized and there is an incurable disease - Rymald's Blight - that withers and destroys skin, although it goes into a noncontagious remission.
Hynd Perrent had the Blight ten years ago and has learned to expect leers and disgusted glances as well as having to show his remission documentation. Hynd is a Royal Scholar researching the mysterious disapp ...more
Hynd Perrent had the Blight ten years ago and has learned to expect leers and disgusted glances as well as having to show his remission documentation. Hynd is a Royal Scholar researching the mysterious disapp ...more
3.5 stars.
I quite enjoyed this, though there were a few things that I didn't like:
a) Hynd character seems to be conflicting at times. He is self-depreciating, but assertive. He feels lucky that he survived an illness that kills most, but accepts that people treat him like a monster.
b) I wish that Julius was slower to warm up to Hynd, because it seems pretty quickly (like the next day) that he starts flirting with Hynd, after running away with his tail between his legs upon their first encount ...more
I quite enjoyed this, though there were a few things that I didn't like:
a) Hynd character seems to be conflicting at times. He is self-depreciating, but assertive. He feels lucky that he survived an illness that kills most, but accepts that people treat him like a monster.
b) I wish that Julius was slower to warm up to Hynd, because it seems pretty quickly (like the next day) that he starts flirting with Hynd, after running away with his tail between his legs upon their first encount ...more
3.75 stars
“Seventh” by Rachel White centers around Hynd Perrent’s determined research into the mysterious disappearance of a military unit. When Julius Ocero wants to join him in researching the group, there are multiple hurdles to overcome, including fear of the Blight, missing information, and active opposition…and a question of whether their attraction is mutual or if their potential relationship doomed before it begins.
This m/m fantasy story has an interesting twist on research and emphasize ...more
“Seventh” by Rachel White centers around Hynd Perrent’s determined research into the mysterious disappearance of a military unit. When Julius Ocero wants to join him in researching the group, there are multiple hurdles to overcome, including fear of the Blight, missing information, and active opposition…and a question of whether their attraction is mutual or if their potential relationship doomed before it begins.
This m/m fantasy story has an interesting twist on research and emphasize ...more
What an enjoyable read. You are drawn in from the first page, and entertained till the last.
You spend most of the book trying to help the characters solve the mystery, and when they do, you can’t help but cheer.
The characters are well developed and likable. Their relationships with each other are refreshing and supportive, while still being dynamic and interesting.
In the end, I was left wishing for more.
You spend most of the book trying to help the characters solve the mystery, and when they do, you can’t help but cheer.
The characters are well developed and likable. Their relationships with each other are refreshing and supportive, while still being dynamic and interesting.
In the end, I was left wishing for more.
It's...well, it's perfectly all right of a book. I didn't find it particularly deep, even though it did touch upon some potentially deeper concepts. I didn't mind it as much later, especially as the context started getting built, but in the beginning I was quite annoyed with the way the "I'm hideous, no one could love me" was rendered. Not entirely unbacked by shitty treatment, later, but in the beginning, was a bit...well on its own it's rather melodramatic. And istg there was a moment where I
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I loved this story. Hynd is such an unusual hero. His deformed appearance stood in stark opposition to Julius's handsomeness. But they have much in common. Their relationship felt natural, moving at a slow but steady pace. They grew to respect one another before falling in love. And I fell in love right along with them. A lovely fantasy world, fitting background for the engaging characters. Toward the end the two men were apart for quite a while, but I didn't see that as much of a hindrance, sin
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This was a sweet romance with an interesting mystery. I would love to read more set in this universe!
4.5 stars
I loved this...just loved it!
I loved this...just loved it!
I’m glad I decided to give this novella by a new-to-me author a try; I really enjoyed it.
Hynd has been left horribly disfigured by illness (imagine something like leprosy), and he has accepted that no one will ever be able to look past the horrors of the disease and his scars enough to care for him. He’s starved for human contact, and when Julius comes into his life because of a shared interest in Hynd’s historical research, Hynd hardly dares believe that they can become friends. He doesn’t want ...more
Hynd has been left horribly disfigured by illness (imagine something like leprosy), and he has accepted that no one will ever be able to look past the horrors of the disease and his scars enough to care for him. He’s starved for human contact, and when Julius comes into his life because of a shared interest in Hynd’s historical research, Hynd hardly dares believe that they can become friends. He doesn’t want ...more
I often find myself not exactly knowing where to begin when reviewing a book, especially one where I liked quite a lot of what was going on but where it didn't (for me, at least) completely stick the landing. Seventh is one of those books.
For starters, it has a lot going for it in that it's very much focussed on the mystery plotline within it - this is a fantasy world not a million miles from our own but one where there has been a devastating disease which our hero has had and been disfigured by ...more
For starters, it has a lot going for it in that it's very much focussed on the mystery plotline within it - this is a fantasy world not a million miles from our own but one where there has been a devastating disease which our hero has had and been disfigured by ...more
I have mixed feelings about this book. On the one hand, it was a nice easy read and I came away feeling generally positive about it. On the other hand, the 'mystery' was barely there in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it sort of way, the romance developed far too quickly, and Dent's rapid about-face from snarling insults to apology wasn't really believable.
I really liked Hynd's willingness to stick up for himself (even when it was hard for him) when he felt Julian was treating him poorly. However, he wa ...more
I really liked Hynd's willingness to stick up for himself (even when it was hard for him) when he felt Julian was treating him poorly. However, he wa ...more
I adore the worldbuilding in this novel, which takes place in a kingdom with distinctly regency elements: there are strict social hierarchies, duels, carriages, and waistcoats. Gotta love the waistcoats. There’s also a debilitating and contagious plague that surfaces every few decades, leaving survivors visibly scarred and all but ostracized by society. Hynd, the protagonist, is one such survivor. He’s also a diligent researcher and historian, a royal scholar working on the mystery of a long los
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4.5 stars
An engaging, suspenseful and well written novella.
Though it's novella length, the author has put together a story with mystery, characters with a background and an exciting romance.
The book follows Hynd who has been dealt a cruel hand by fate, but trudges forward-managing his illness, ignoring the way society shuns his presence and remains intent on his scholarly pursuit to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the Seventh Dragoons.
When Hynd learns that the only reason behi ...more
An engaging, suspenseful and well written novella.
Though it's novella length, the author has put together a story with mystery, characters with a background and an exciting romance.
The book follows Hynd who has been dealt a cruel hand by fate, but trudges forward-managing his illness, ignoring the way society shuns his presence and remains intent on his scholarly pursuit to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the Seventh Dragoons.
When Hynd learns that the only reason behi ...more
I enjoyed this for the most part.
I really liked Hynds character. He was left disfigured after a blight and I understood why he chose to keep to himself. I really felt for him when he did decide to go out and about in public. He was a very guarded and cautious person which made sense due to how he was treated. It hurt my heart, that people were so cruel. His personality and actions were relatable.
I felt like the story was a little predictable as it went on. The mystery element wasn’t really all ...more
I really liked Hynds character. He was left disfigured after a blight and I understood why he chose to keep to himself. I really felt for him when he did decide to go out and about in public. He was a very guarded and cautious person which made sense due to how he was treated. It hurt my heart, that people were so cruel. His personality and actions were relatable.
I felt like the story was a little predictable as it went on. The mystery element wasn’t really all ...more
I received a copy of Seventh by Rachel White via IndiGo Marketing & Design in exchange for an honest review. I enjoy books set in AU England, as this one is. What sets it apart is the plague (blight) that afflicts the country every twenty years or so. The main character Hynd is a scarred survivor and the story details how it’s afflicted his life. The mystery Hynd sets out to solve is interesting, with an exciting denouement. While I’m not sure the romance is co
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This is a sweet book, sort of a romance, but more of an awakening of the main character, Hynd. He was disfigured and because of the inappropriate staring and words, he retreats into himself and his research. While the book starts off with the possibility of romance, the romance with Julian is more of a slow burn as the two men get to know one another while researching a war. It's a compelling read and I couldn't put it down, but there was the possibility of so much more between the two men. A go
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Seventh is emotional, and heartbreaking, and beautiful all at once. Reading this...at times I teared up and wanted to scream in frustration at the way Hynd is treated. I know society can be cruel at the best of times, and White doesn't try to hide that. But as the story progressed I sometimes had tears of joy watching Hynd and Julius's journey together as they seek the truth, and learn more about each other. Appearances aren't always what they seem, and I must admit I was sad to come to the end
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This was so good! I didn't know how i was expecting with this book but it was such a good surprise!
I really like the main characters, the way their respective world sorta collide and then intertwined. How their relationship changed from being friends to something more. It was adorable to see.
Also the mystery plot i really liked as well as the world building and "history".
Overall it was a lovely surprise and read. ...more
I really like the main characters, the way their respective world sorta collide and then intertwined. How their relationship changed from being friends to something more. It was adorable to see.
Also the mystery plot i really liked as well as the world building and "history".
Overall it was a lovely surprise and read. ...more
This was a fun read. Overall I liked the characters and story line, I just wish the fantasy world it was set in had been introduced more thoroughly. It was also over a bit too quickly for my taste. I think the book as a whole had more potential. The characters, love story, and the whole "world" weren't quite as developed as I would have like. Still a quick sweet and fun read!!
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Oh, definitely a fave. Will 100000% reread this a thousand times. I wish more mainstream LGBT+/queer works were like this *sigh* Welp, I know I'm going to be recommending this whenever I possibly can! <3 <3
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This was a fun and entertaining read with likeable and well fleshed out characters.
The world building was unique and compelling. The author's writing style appealed to me.
Overall this was short, sweet and engaging and left me wanting for more!! ...more
The world building was unique and compelling. The author's writing style appealed to me.
Overall this was short, sweet and engaging and left me wanting for more!! ...more
I loved this book more than I was expecting. It's impossible not to feel for Hynd. He grabbed at my heart immediately and I had to know how his story played out. The only thing that could have made it better was a little more world-building.
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Rachel White was born and raised in L.A., California, but moved north for college. An avid reader for as long as she can remember, she started writing in high school and hasn’t stopped since. Though her favorite genre is probably fantasy, she’ll devour a good book no matter what shelf it belongs to, and she takes an equally experimental approach to her own writing, hopping between ideas, genres, a
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