Responsibility and duty drove mercenary Kissre Pierce to find her sister in Cygna, the land of witches. Her journey to assure her sister’s safety pits sister against sister, country against country,and forces Kissre to face her own frightening nature.
Kissre Pierce sets out on a journey to Cygna to find out if her sister, Tyna, is there of her own will. Not only is Kissre a mercenary but she is also a Colonel in the Kaereya's Royal Guard. She has been very faithful in her service. Cygna is her land of birth and seldom welcomes strangers but she feels she has a duty to locate her sister. She and Tyna have not always been on the best of terms so Kissre begins to dread the trip. After she finds Tyna, she has no idea she will have to endure rebuke and shame. Not only does she have to encounter a visit with her sister but she soon bonds with Dovel and they begin a relationship, at first mostly out of interest. Now that she is in Cygna, things begin to happen in her life where she feels trapped. Can she finally confront her past and accept a second chance before she ends up losing everything?
Tyna needs to find answers. She loves and adores her sister, Kissre, but doesn't understand her reasoning for disliking their mother so much. Other unanswered questions rise as to why Kissre prefers being a mercenary by trade when she could live in Cygna and find a creditable life.
Acceptance is truly brilliant with all the legends of another time combined with betrayal, antagonism and finding that second chance that many so often miss. I could feel the emotions that Kissre was experiencing as she faced many obstacles. The way she only wanted to be loved brought tears to my eyes. I enjoyed the mention of the legend of the black swans during their celebration of Spring Rites. The characters all blended well to enhance a wonderful story. Ms. Courtright undeniably knows how to spin a tale that captivates. The style of her writing painted a picture that seemed so life-like as it captured the pages. It was like being in a magical fantasyland the way that Ms. Courtright depicted the scenery. She is a very expressive author and I look forward to more of her fascinating stories.
Kissre, a mercenary, is visiting her sister in the legendary lands of Cygna, the land of 'magic and witches'. Her sister is a Talent, and a captain of her own squad. The meeting between the sisters reignites old resentments, and family secrets never meant to be told come to light. The rift between them widens even more. However, as Kissre attempts to leave the city of Sidih, she is attacked and injured by unknown assailants.
Dovel, another talent, is falling in love with the 'barbarian mercenary'. He also suspects something more…something dangerous. He suspects that Kissre may have Talent, an untapped pool of power, and unknown even to herself. By the time he finds out what her Talent is, the land is plunged into war. Unrest resides within the lands of Cygna, resentment between the 'nulls', those without Talent, and the Talents themselves. The threat is not just from within Cygna, but also in the approaching, powerful army of the enemy.
An alliance between Kaeraya and Cygna against the powerful forces of Pertelon is built uneasily. In the middle of the Alliance stands Kissre. Politics, intrigue and power…it all rules. But who will win? And what will happen to Kissre as she discovers her Talent - and others do, too, perceiving her a threat? Danger is coming from everywhere…
A fascinating step into a land of magic, of Talents and characters that spring to life from the very pages. A strong heroine who never falters in her beliefs, and a hero who stands by her side. Adventure, war maneuvers, battles, politics and intrigue - what more can you ask for, especially when it's all deliciously combined with romance? I loved it! If you're wanting more than the average fantasy romance, then Rhobin Courtright's "Acceptance" is for you.