Multiple award-winning author Kat Bastion returns to the Highland Legends series with the epic journey… Born of Mist and Legend.Dark angel Skorpius, guardian of time itself, receives a bewildering dual directive. Protect a human female. And end her.Brigid Brodie forges beyond the only home she’s ever known into the wilds of Scotland. Determined to protect her clan. Without that arrogant angel.… Determined to protect her clan. Without that arrogant angel.
Rising malevolent powers give neither beleaguered soul any choice.
But can the two work together? Will they both survive?
*** Born of Mist and Legend is a standalone full-length romance told in dual POV. Due to mature themes and adult language, this book is for those 18 and older. ***
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Born of Mist and Legend is a stunningly epic journey told through such vivid detail and exquisite emotion. I was left in awe as I walked the steps of this beautifully multi-layered and wonderfully complex story. If that isn’t enough, we are then gifted with brilliant characters that are sure to delight and entertain as feel the the heat and conflict between sizzle literally off the pages. Combining the awe-inspiring story and its incredible characters, a countdown begins that will lead us to an indescribably breathtaking ending that you will never see coming!
Skorpius has a duty to time that he must take action in order to fulfill. There is no half way for him as the mandate he follows is clear and binding. He must follow the path set before him and nothing can sway his steps. Brigid knows in the core of her being that she is being called to a purpose that is so much more then who she is. She can’t stop it and she can’t fight it, so she finally gives in and follows her destined course. Only the details of the journey are not what she had in mind, and before she can take control of any part of her destiny she must face herself and what her future holds. Can she find the heart and the courage to take up her birthright and fulfill her destiny, or will choose to live a half life always wondering and wanting what she can no longer have? In the end, will the choice be truly hers, or will it be taken from her by the dark evil who stalks her and covets her newly found power?
Watching Brigid spread her wings and discover her true purpose stole the very breath from my lungs. I would have never imagined what all her path entailed, and I was left in awe. Having Skorpious to watch over her was a wonderful choice because he had so much to teach her even as she learned everything on her own. The most important thing she found was that each person is so much more then anyone could ever imagine. We all have value beyond measure, and even when we make mistakes we should be treasured and loved. For in making those mistakes is how we learn to get back on our feet and keep moving forward. They give us strength and courage to try again and make better decisions next time. We are transformed by the tender parts of our heart that are bruised by pain and suffering. They make us aware of the unmatched treasures that walk around us each and every day. Imperfection allows us the opportunity to see and appreciate the true depth of our character and those around us.
Kate Bastion is a breathtaking author who captured my heart with little effort. She has taken my imagination and dreams to a higher playing field, and I am truly in awe of her talents! Her words transported me to a stunning world full of intriguing and relatable characters who never failed to touch my heart at every turn. I am anxious to revisit her fabulous world once again, and I encourage you to join me!
Kat Bastion has done it again! 5 stars
Following her award-winning debut, Kat Bastion returns to the Highland Legends series with the epic journey Born of Mist and Legend. In 2013, I really enjoyed reading Forged in Dreams and Magick and Bound by Wish and Mistletoe. Born of Mist and Legend is marvellously written by Ms. Bastion. It is a fantastic story filled with magic and set in the Highlands at Brodie Castle. We meet again Brigid, her brother Iain married to Isobel, Susanna and Robert and finally Skorpius! This author is truly a great storyteller and she has nicely blended her characters into her magical journey filled with many twist and turns. I could not put it down.
On a quest to protect her clan and save humankind, Brigid forges beyond the only home she’s ever known into the wilds of Scotland. Her destiny—to battle an ancient lurking menace—beckons her. She braves her task with fierce determination, even though she’s a mere novice among masters. Skorpius, a dark warrior angel and a guardian of time, has a new mission, to guard and protect Brigid. Them embark on a perilous journey into a journey of mist and legends.
I am looking forward to read her next book Found in Flame and Moonlight to be released this Summer.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!
***3.5 Stars***
I went into this book without having read the previous books in the series because I not only have thoroughly enjoyed the author’s contemporary books, but the blurb sounded interesting and it was noted that it could be read as a stand-alone and, when everything was said and done, I can say that I really did enjoy Skorpius and Brigid’s journey BUT, I think I would have enjoyed it more from the get go had I read the first two books in the series. Instead, it took me a minute to get settled and another to truly enjoy all that Skorpius and Brigid were going through, but once I did, I found myself fascinated by it all and working out where/when I could go back and read the first two books.
I really liked Brigid and Skorpius. Both have this sense of duty and honor to do the right thing, even if they didn’t fully understand why they felt that way, was something that drew me to them. Add in a good of stubborness on both their parts, and they ended up being a lot of fun to watch as they learned to trust each other in every way possible. I loved their bantering and how they wormed their way under each other’s skins and found that they didn’t want to live without each other.
This is one of the few times where I do wish that I had waited and started the series from the start because it would have given me a bases where I could truly enjoy everything from the start, instead of trying to work out what was going, who the various characters were to each other. But with that said, this world that the author created is rich and vibrant and I have to give her credit for making it feel real. As for the supporting cast of characters, Isobel is the one I was drawn to the most and I am determined to find a moment to read her book because her journey sounds like it was all kinds of fun!
~ Copy provided by the author via NetGalley & voluntarily reviewed ~
I couldn’t tell you how long I’ve waited for this book, I was immediately sucked in with the first in this series, Forged in Dreams and Magick. For the most part I did enjoy this, but I’ll have to do a re-read in the future. It was a big tougher for me to get into this one and that’s because it has been extremely tough for me to focus on any of my reading. But I pushed through because I was eager to know Brigid and Skorpius.
It was a definitely a slow burn kind of love between the both of them and it went on longer than I hoped it would. I often found myself coming out of the story quite a bit and it was nothing to do with the author’s writing. Maybe it was just me and my lack of focus, but I had to re-read the dialogue quite a bit to understand who was saying what and whether they were talking telepathically to one another or simply talking to themselves.
One of my favorite things about Kat’s writing is her beautiful attention to detail, she sets the scene up every time so vividly. It’s stunning.
Born of Mist and Legend may not be my favorite in the series, but it’s such a great addition. Once I’m able to find my new norm amidst the chaos, I’ll be doing a re-read of this series and this book.
**AN ARC WAS PROVIDED IN EXCHANGE FOR A REVIEW**
This is truly an epic read. Complex characters, a well developed world and deeply engaging story will quickly ensnare you in this captivating tale of magic, adventure and romance. This is my independent, impartial review.