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[BOOK TOUR] THE SPARROW AND THE OAK TREE // JAMIE JACKSON

Today, I'm pleased to be a host on the tour for THE SPARROW AND THE OAK TREE by JAMIE JACKSON, hosted by ESCAPIST BOOK TOURS! This is an adult fantasy romance, with magic, romance (heavy on the romance!), a spirited horse, and... zombies? Check out my review for the book below, as well as a link to find other stops on the tour for more exciting content!

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Book Blurb:

Unicorns don't exist, and dragons aren't real, but the Fae are. And they are to be feared.

Or so the tales say.

As the sole sorceress within the Lion King's court and kingdom, Isolde is valued for her power, provided she fulfills the king's commands.

Her task? Deal with a child who has emerged from a forest no one has returned from in over one hundred years. As Isolde works to fulfill her order, accompanied by her nameless guardian, she'll encounter a creature she's only heard of through myth and legend...

When he kidnaps her.

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Pride & Prejudice & Zombies Goes Medieval

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Book Links:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sparrow-Oak-Tree-Jamie-Jackson-ebook/dp/B0BM8BR346/

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-sparrow-and-the-oak-tree-jamie-jackson/1142798365

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63347302-the-sparrow-and-the-oak-tree

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My review:

3.5/5 stars

This book has a very cozy cast of characters, mainly revolving around 3 (4 if you count the horse named Horse!) -- Isolde ("Sparrow"), our Sorceress; Tristan ("Oak"), our Fae; and Bear, Isolde's guardian with a mysterious past with the Fae.

As a fantasy romance, it leans more heavily towards romance, where the love story between Tristan and Isolde is the crux of it and unfolds like a sweet (and tragic) whirlwind; it deviates from the Celtic legend and reminds me much more of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The story is fast, with emphasis on developing the romance, and I felt this made the other characters and other plot elements fade into the background. For instance, we have Bear, who has had dealings with the Fae before, and these are alluded to, yet it's not too deeply delved into, which is a shame as I thought it could have added more to his characterization, to endear him as a solid character to us and not someone who's just comic relief-ish/the more solemn and serious character who keeps everyone on track and fixated on their goals. He's a more realistic and grounded character, with depth to be uncovered, while Tristan and Isolde are more reminiscent of dreamers in love.

There's also magic, deals with the Fae -- as one would probably expect from a Fae story -- and, in a turn of events, zombies. I thought that the action could've been more detailed/intense and with more worldbuilding, but the romance was really well-developed that what occurred at the end did make my jaw drop.

If you're looking for a bittersweet love story with hints of magic and action, this is the book for you!

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Book Information:

The Sparrow and the Oak Tree by Jamie Jackson

Series: N/A, Standalone

Genre: Fantasy Romance

Intended Age Group: Adult

Pages: 385

Published: February 14th, 2023

Publisher: Self Published

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