When I began this, I was immediately interested. It wasn’t the information or even the storyline at first, it was the flow of the writing. It was easy to read and kept me turning the pages until the storyline did indeed keep me reading.

It is the story of the high life in some ways...rulers, manipulators, dealmakers, lovers and idealists. A world very few of us live in. However, it has many of the problems many of us live with; just on a different plane. In other words, as fantastic and sometimes almost fairy tale-like as it might seem, this story has that underlying theme of realism too. It isn’t something we can’t identify with. High finance, one person trying to use another, one country trying to overthrow a ruler or at least get them out of the way. Everyday stuff anymore huh? And yet all along is an unusual story about the lives of the main characters melding together.

Often flipping stories from chapter to chapter can be confusing to me. This time it was something I could manage but still not my favorite way to read a story.
On the other hand, if one looks at the book as a whole, it becomes a cohesive group of stories, intertwined to make one very good story.

Every once in a while a story comes along that is powerfully compelling, poignant, and thought-provoking. In Birth Right, authors Julian Iragorri and Lou Aronica weave an interesting literary tale that takes the reader on a journey as they follow the bonds between two sets of people that spand from the mid-sixties to the present.

Birth Right is a richly descriptive literary tale that follows the soul-mate relationship between Sandra and Cayetano, and the brotherly bond between Alex and Fernando.

While on vacation in Cap D'Antibes, South of France in 1965, Sandra meets Cayetano, and a long-distance romantic soulmate bond is formed. They correspond with each other regulary, but in 1966 Sandra's uncle has set up an arranged marriage for her, and while having a wedding gown fitting in Milan, Italy, Susan and Cayetano meet up and decide to continue to see each other at least once a year even though their lives have taken them in different directions. Can Sandra and Cayetano's soulmate relationship withstand the test of time?

While attending the presidential inauguration of his cousin Javier Benigno in his hometown of Colina, Legado, South America in 1992, Alex Soberano, a New York international financial businessman meets Crown Prince of Leon, Fernando Alfonso Trastamara. While Alex is striving to achieve his career goals, Fernando is a reluctant heir to the throne, who chooses to playout his playboy status roaming the globe. A brotherly bond is formed between Alex and Fernando that spans two decades. Fernando and his father, King Alfonso request Alex's financial advice when the country's newly elected Prime Minister, Romeo Olgar is making executive decisions that could adversely affect the country's economic status. Can Alex help the royals stop the Prime Minister's personal dark plans towards attaining a dictatorship over the country?

Birth Right is an interesting tale that is told in alternating storylines / timelines that will keep the readers intrigued and on their toes. The story has a touch of romance, a bond of botherhood, intrigue, secrets, politics, and a paranormal aspect that will take the reader on a challenging journey as the two sets of relationships eventually intertwine in a surprising and poignant style.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the authors / publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Providence Book Promotions.

This was an interesting novel. There was a little romance, some politics, a paranormal aspect, and the preservation of a small nation. It started off a little confusing with two sets of characters in a number of time periods. I was glad to see that it came together near the end.

The most interesting aspect of the novel to me related to the actions of the nation's evil Prime Minister. He made executive decisions regarding trade and tariffs that would ultimately hurt the nation. He tried to subdue the press and punish the corrupt media.

I was surprised at the paranormal aspect to the novel. Alex, the main character, can see auras. He sometimes goes into a deep meditative state and converses with his long gone grandmother. There are even psychic attacks, although for the good.

The authors' writing style includes long passages of prose, challenging my continued interest. While the novel was not captivating, I did enjoy reading it.

I received a complimentary digital copy of this book through Providence Book Promotions. My comments are an independent and honest review.