The cover? GORGEOUS!!
The Synopsis? Intriguing!!
The follow-through: eh...

Herald of the Day wasn't terrible, but it certainly wasn't something I memorable either. I read this one in between other books because, quite frankly, it was monotonous. Miranda herself is a fine female lead, no qualms there, but Gods, the writing had me wanting to rip my hair out. If you don't know how to effectively use old language from a time not your own, then a word of advice: DON'T.

The other reason this book didn't stick with me is because the synopsis sold it as a fiction- an awesome sounding piece of fiction, but what I got was heavy English history. I tend to stay away from historical reads because they're so dense with well...history. I don't want to read about English history, I WANTED ADVENTURE. WHERE IS THE ADVENTURE YOU PROMISED ME IN THE SYNOPSIS??

If you're into History with a side of fiction, go for it- this may be your book. But don't be fooled by the awesome cover if you're looking for fiction and adventure- because you will not find it here.

Richard and Miranda were very interesting characters and I enjoyed reading the book but it isn’t one you can pick up and put down easily. It requires a lot of concentration and attention. I enjoyed the different points of view in the book and it allows the reader to form a bigger view of the world instead of being limited to one character.

I enjoyed the historical aspects of the book which went along with the magic and mystery and while it was very well written I found it just wasn’t really a book for me. My concentration waned at times but I am hoping to be able to re-read it at another point and be able to enjoy it more because I would like to finish the trilogy when the other two books are released.

I’ve got an issue with historical fiction. It’s not that I don’t like them, because I do. I just have a hard time getting my head wrapped around books set in a historical setting, at least until I’ve spent a little bit of time in the world. That doesn’t stop me from picking one up from time to time, especially when it’s written by an author I already know and love. I’ve read several of Nancy Northcott’s paranormal books and I’ve been a fan for a while, so when I saw that she was offering something new in a new genre I didn’t hesitate. Although I had the same slow start issues (totally my issue, not the writing), I ended up totally intrigued by her first book in The Boar King’s Honor trilogy.

I loved both Richard and Miranda from the time they were introduced. One of the issues that I had in the beginning was that there were a lot of characters to keep track of. Again, my issue, not the writing. It’s worth mentioning though because this isn’t a book that you can skim through. You have to pay attention. There are varying POV as well, but I enjoy that in a book. Especially when you’re not seeing things strictly from the main characters’ POV. It’s always kind of fun when you get a glimpse into what’s going on in the heads of the ‘bad guys’ and Nancy Northcott gives readers just enough to keep things interesting.

There’s plenty of romance, magic, suspense and mystery between the pages of The Herald of Day along with some interesting history that made me want to learn more when I was done. The next two books in the Trilogy are from different time periods. The Steel Rose takes place during Napoleon’s time and The King’s Champion is set in 1940. Although the characters obviously change, the books are all centered around the cursed Mainwaring bloodline. I can’t wait to learn more about this family and the mystery of the Princes in the Tower.

This book was a good read. The author is detailed in her descriptions. The plot was good. The story contains romance, adventure, and magic.
Miranda Willoughby is a tavern maid with the gift of foresight. She can also use glamours but was not taught much since her mother died when she was young. During this time, anyone accused of witchcraft is tried and killed, so Miranda must hide her identity. She sees a vision and sends out a call.
Richard Mainwaring, the earl of Hawkstowe, responds to Miranda's call. His family is cursed due to his ancestor helping a traitor murder two people in the tower. He does not want to marry due to what his parents went through.
He finds Miranda at the tavern and sees through her glamour. She explains to him her visions and he takes her back to London. Richard and his grandmother try to let Miranda with her abilities, but Miranda is having difficulty with her magic. She cannot control her visions.
While Richard and Miranda are trying to understand her visions, the timeline is changing. They begin to see people disappearing and those that are supposed be dead alive. They know that Wyndon is behind these time changing events but cannot prove it. Wyndon wants to find out what Miranda knows and tries to get her to his side or kill her to prevent her from using her visions to stop him. Richard and Miranda realize they need to go back in time and stop Wyndon from finding the scroll. As they get closer to each other, they realize they are both falling in love with the other. They both will make sacrifices for the other. However, there are those who would betray them and magic is frowned upon during this time. Can Richard and Miranda restore the timeline and if they do, what will the repercussions be and will they remember the love they have for each other?