The Concubine Saga

"My Splendid Concubine" (MSC) and "Our Hart" combined as one novel.

All Reviews and Awards for both novels.

2009

Return to "Concubine Saga" Home Page

January

I enjoyed this book, particularly the setting and depictions of 1854 China. I felt for Robert and his inner conflicts and would like to know more about his life after the events of this novel. (2007 1st edition)
Jan. 5
The Tome Traveller of MSC's 1st edition
(404 followers)

2.5 of 5 stars
“ a well researched book and gives us an peek into the life of the Chinese in the early 20th century. We learn a lot about their customs and traditions. I loved that part of the book.... The only thing that I could have done without was the excessive sexual content.... It is for this fact alone that I give this book only 2.5 stars.... Apart from that, I enjoyed reading the book."
Jan. 13
Ramya's Bookshelf of MSC's 1st edition
(82 followers)

"I felt I learned so much from this novel and I enjoyed every bit.

"There is *sexual content in this novel so if that isn't for you then you may want to skip this book.

"However, I think it is a part of this story in that it is a part of the cultureof China.
I didn't personally find the scenes overwhelming.
This was a really good novel for me and I was sorry to see it end. Truthfully I would have liked to learn more about how Robert's and Ayaou's lives evolved after the emotional ending of this story."
Jan. 26
Peeking Between the Pages of MSC's 1st edition
(1,153 followers)

February

March

April

The Writer's Digest Judge rated "My Splendid Concubine" 5 of 5 on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 meaning "poor" and 5 meaning "excellent".

"A powerful novel whose beauty exceeds that of the book's cover."
April 10
A Writer's Digest Judge's Commentary of the novel

May

Honorable Mention in fiction of MSC's 2nd edition
May 3
2009 San Francisco Book Festival 

1 of 5 stars  on Amazon of MSC's 1st edition

June

July

Honorable mention in General Fiction of MSC's 2nd edition
July 6
2009 Hollywood Book Festival

August

September

October

November

Honorable Mention for "Our Hart"  in General Fiction (1st edition Three Clover Press)
2009 Nashville Book Festival

December

Honorable Mention for "Our Hart" in General Fiction
2009 Los Angeles Book Festival

"This is without doubt one of the best I have read in 2009."
Dec. 16
Blogger News Network of "Our Heart"

4 of 5 stars on Amazon of MSC's 2nd edition
Dec. 21
JoAnn S. Ainsworth
2 reviews with 1 helpful vote