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Indigo Court #2
Night Veil
Cicely Waters had always through she was simply one of the magic-born-a witch who can control the wind-but recently she discovered she's also one of the shifting Fae. Now she must perfect her gift. Because Cicely and her friends may have escaped from Myst and her Shadow Hunters, but Myst has managed to capture the Fae Prince who holds Cicely's heart.
362 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2011
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Yasmine Galenorn
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New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author Yasmine Galenorn writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance, and is the author of over 80 books & numerous series, including the Wild Hunt Series, the Moonshadow Bay Series, the Fury Unbound Series, the Otherworld Series, the Bewitching Bedlam Series, and more. She wrote for trad publishers for 20 years until she went indie in 2016.
She’s also written nonfiction metaphysical books. She is the 2011 Career Achievement Award Winner in Urban Fantasy, given by RT Magazine. Yasmine has been in the Craft since 1980, is a shamanic witch and High Priestess. She describes her life as a blend of teacups and tattoos. She lives in Kirkland, WA, with her husband Samwise and their cats. Yasmine can be reached via her web site at Galenorn.com. Sign up for her newsletter at: http://galenorn.com/newsletter/
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New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author Yasmine Galenorn writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance, and is the author of over 80 books & numerous series, including the Wild Hunt Series, the Moonshadow Bay Series, the Fury Unbound Series, the Otherworld Series, the Bewitching Bedlam Series, and more. She wrote for trad publishers for 20 years until she went indie in 2016.
She’s also written nonfiction metaphysical books. She is the 2011 Career Achievement Award Winner in Urban Fantasy, given by RT Magazine. Yasmine has been in the Craft since 1980, is a shamanic witch and High Priestess. She describes her life as a blend of teacups and tattoos. She lives in Kirkland, WA, with her husband Samwise and their cats. Yasmine can be reached via her web site at Galenorn.com. Sign up for her newsletter at: http://galenorn.com/newsletter/
NOTE: ALWAYS check the website and blog, and please sign up for her newsletter there to keep current with new and upcoming releases. Facebook, Goodreads, and Twitter are NOT viable places to find out all this information.
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September 3, 2013
This is the 2nd book in the Indigo Court series. I got a copy of this to review through the Goodreads First Reads program. I really did not like the first book, Night Myst, but by the time I had read that book I already obtained this review copy. So, I thought “maybe the series will get better” and went ahead and tried to read it. I just couldn’t finish it, I got maybe 100 pages in and it was just so awful.
In the first book Cecily discovered that she is one of the Fey who can shift shape. In this book her quest to save her lover, Grieve, from the hands of the Indigo Court continues. She has allies to help her, unfortunately one of their allies the vampire Lannan is requiring payment from Cecily in a way that is taking her down dark and depraved paths.
I read the first 100 or so pages of this book and just couldn't take anymore. This book is just as bad as the first book was, the only reason I even started this book was because I got it for review.
The language is incredibly awkward, the characters sound like 2D paper cut outs. The writing style is incredibly hard to read. The writer uses very short sentences that make this sound like an awkward kid’s novel at times. Added to that the book just takes itself so incredibly serious. I am sooooo done with this series.
Seriously in the middle of discussing a battle with the Queen of River and Rushes, the two characters start discussing hummingbirds and how their life is sacred and how hummingbirds need to make sure not to fly into stuff as part of their survival..so everyone has trouble surviving you know? I am all like...uh...okayyyyy....not even sure why we had to digress. It was so weird I was laughing at the awkwardness of it all.
Seriously I was so frustrated with the horribleness of this book, I threw across the bed in frustration. I love my books and try to treat them with respect, but I do not like books that waste my time....was this book even edited? Okay enough ranting, back to the review….
Let’s not even talk about the characters or plot. Cecily is abused by all of the men in her life. Her romance with Greive consists of her and him having rough sex whenever he can sneak away from Myst (the queen of the Indigo Court). Then the vampire she is working with Lannan, frequently abuses her physically, mentally, and sexually; her friends feel bad but what can they do? The whole thing is yucky feeling and the heroine is in tears as often as she is kicking butt or taking action.
I just don’t know what else to say. I disliked the characters, they didn’t come alive for me. The plot is pretty darn lame and the writing is horrible. The idea behind this world with vampiric fey is interesting, but it is executed poorly.
Overall I hated this book. I guess if you liked the first book this one is more of the same, so you will probably enjoy this one too. If you hated the first book (like I did) this book is more of the same and worse so you will probably hate it even more. Not recommended.
If you want to read an excellent book about the Fey check out Seanan McGuire’s October Daye series, Kaylana Prices’s Alex Craft series, Karen Chance’s Dorina Basarab series, Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files series, or Kevin Hearne’s Iron Druid Chronicles. All of these books are much much better books about Fey than this one.
In the first book Cecily discovered that she is one of the Fey who can shift shape. In this book her quest to save her lover, Grieve, from the hands of the Indigo Court continues. She has allies to help her, unfortunately one of their allies the vampire Lannan is requiring payment from Cecily in a way that is taking her down dark and depraved paths.
I read the first 100 or so pages of this book and just couldn't take anymore. This book is just as bad as the first book was, the only reason I even started this book was because I got it for review.
The language is incredibly awkward, the characters sound like 2D paper cut outs. The writing style is incredibly hard to read. The writer uses very short sentences that make this sound like an awkward kid’s novel at times. Added to that the book just takes itself so incredibly serious. I am sooooo done with this series.
Seriously in the middle of discussing a battle with the Queen of River and Rushes, the two characters start discussing hummingbirds and how their life is sacred and how hummingbirds need to make sure not to fly into stuff as part of their survival..so everyone has trouble surviving you know? I am all like...uh...okayyyyy....not even sure why we had to digress. It was so weird I was laughing at the awkwardness of it all.
Seriously I was so frustrated with the horribleness of this book, I threw across the bed in frustration. I love my books and try to treat them with respect, but I do not like books that waste my time....was this book even edited? Okay enough ranting, back to the review….
Let’s not even talk about the characters or plot. Cecily is abused by all of the men in her life. Her romance with Greive consists of her and him having rough sex whenever he can sneak away from Myst (the queen of the Indigo Court). Then the vampire she is working with Lannan, frequently abuses her physically, mentally, and sexually; her friends feel bad but what can they do? The whole thing is yucky feeling and the heroine is in tears as often as she is kicking butt or taking action.
I just don’t know what else to say. I disliked the characters, they didn’t come alive for me. The plot is pretty darn lame and the writing is horrible. The idea behind this world with vampiric fey is interesting, but it is executed poorly.
Overall I hated this book. I guess if you liked the first book this one is more of the same, so you will probably enjoy this one too. If you hated the first book (like I did) this book is more of the same and worse so you will probably hate it even more. Not recommended.
If you want to read an excellent book about the Fey check out Seanan McGuire’s October Daye series, Kaylana Prices’s Alex Craft series, Karen Chance’s Dorina Basarab series, Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files series, or Kevin Hearne’s Iron Druid Chronicles. All of these books are much much better books about Fey than this one.
December 14, 2011
Hmmmm ... not the greatest read. Picked it up as a guilty pleasure, and ending up feeling more of the former than the latter. I can't go so far as to say "no redeeming qualities," but the relationship between the main character and her men is pretty unpleasant. And I do mean all the men. The vamps, the ubervamps, the shifters, and those that house demons. For what is sold as a kick-ass heroine, we see her emotionally and physically smacked around a lot. And in the end, she is still pining after a guy who is not much good to anybody. I typically love the shapeshifters, and particularly those that become wolves, but I do not love this Grieve guy. Bit of a nancy-boy type.
The first book had this cool, almost Stephen King-like set-up, showing us this small community containing lots of secrets, and they have their backs against the edge of forest containing big, bad and dark things hiding inside it. And then Galenorn went off into this imaginitive fantasia thing, with the Myst queen, etc. It had promise.
This installment - lots of whining people doing stupid things, and they should know better.
Anyways...I'll be moving on to better things.
The first book had this cool, almost Stephen King-like set-up, showing us this small community containing lots of secrets, and they have their backs against the edge of forest containing big, bad and dark things hiding inside it. And then Galenorn went off into this imaginitive fantasia thing, with the Myst queen, etc. It had promise.
This installment - lots of whining people doing stupid things, and they should know better.
Anyways...I'll be moving on to better things.
September 17, 2023
"When you summoned my demon to wake, you created a connection. I can feel your dreams now."
Hell. I hadn't seen that coming. Nor did I want it - I already felt bound to too may people. Grieve, through my wolf; Lannan, through blood. Now Kaylin, through dreams. What would this mean?
I genuinely cannot believe I'm giving this one five stars, because I have truly mixed feelings about it, but it also earned it. I think I was genuinely surprised in both positive and negative ways by this book and although I didn't LOVE every plotline, some great developments happened in this book and I LOVE when an author allows actual changes to the status quo to happen instead of resetting to a comfortable default at the end of each book. Props where they're due...
LOVED:
1) Cicely's tough attitude balanced by her cleverness and her kind heart. I truly love that instead of writing a genius character she gave us a realistically clever one who isn't always right but has good instincts and is down to earth and street-smart enough to keep us on our toes at the same time. Cicely isn't a fool but she's not Sherlock Holmes either. She can't always pinpoint what's wrong but she'll sense when treachery is afoot, and even if her initial guesses are somewhat wrong, she's generally on the right track. As a team leader, she works fantastically, knowing the strengths and weaknesses of those around her, being able to take charge of the group, etc. I also like that her stupid moments come from genuine human blind spots, specifically her relationship to Grieve clouding her judgment, and her mommy issues.
Cicely isn't stupid. She has stupid moments like we all do, but they never feel contrived or forced, even when they're annoying, because they're always connected to one or both of those core issues she has. She's never thinking clearly where Grieve is involved, and she's still not over her mother's gruesome life and death. Those sore spots make her act up when they come around, but beyond that she's clear-headed and has a nice balance of agency and personality while still being caught between a rock and a hard place.
2) Cicely and Rhiannon's relationship as cousins. They're truly so close and supportive and I love it. It was nice seeing them bond more. I wish Cicely spent more time consoling her cousin about her mother but hey, it's only been a week or so and they're both doing their best. It's also the middle fo a war and they do need to compartmentalize to a large degree. The bond between them is strengthened in this book including some really great scenes toward the end that had me like, THIS. THIS IS WHAT I WANT FROM WITCH GIRL SISTERHOOD SCENES. YES. ALL THE LAUGHING AND HEALING AND DOING MAGIC TOGETHER.
3) Peyton's presence! She was a nice addition to the cast, kind of a balance between the cousins, with Rhiannon's sweetness and small town wholesomeness, but Cicely's kickass attitude and street smarts and independence. She's got a spine and I like her. I figured she would end up with Kaylin and I was kind of interested in that, but...
4) Kaylin's whole plot! Who the heck is Luna? IDK but I like her so far. And Kaylin and her deserve a spin-off FOR SURE. His entire storyline in this book felt like his own backdoor pilot. I love the guy, he said some weird shit in this book but I'm chalking it up to all of them being on edge because for the most part he's a saint compared to the other male characters. He's a bad boy and not a straight up villain, which is nice. And he came in clutch SEVERAL TIMES in this book.
5) Luna. It's my dog's name so I keep being like "Someone give this poor girl a human name" but all jokes aside she's cool, her unique power as a bard while still being the human of the group was amazing. I would love to see some more of her brand of magic in the next book. She was compared to the pied piper here, and that sealed it for me, she's cool and mysterious and she's That Girl (TM).
6) The politics. It was cool seeing the further divides between each paranormal group in the universe and how their drama plays out. We also got a glimpse of the Consortium which is a faction it seems will be very important in book three. It's further fleshing out the worldbuilding which is much more True Blood 'everyone knows about the supernatural' than in book one, where I assumed a masquerade was in effect. I'm fine with it though, it actually makes it a little more interesting for me.
HATED:
1) Leo's heel-turn. What was that? He was set up as such a nice supportive guy in book one. I knew him and Rhiannon weren't gonna be endgame but they could have broken up and been normal and respectful adults, but no, he had to turn out to be a toxic misogynist who hits women. Yikes. It just felt so unearned and pulled out of nowhere. I would rather have seen him just be part of a throuple with Rhiannon and Chatter than whatever this was. It felt especially jarring because he flat-out goes against all characterization he had in the first book. And I don't think 'abusers hide their true nature to charm you at first' counts here because they dated and were happy together for FOUR YEARS. He turned into another person overnight and I genuinely wouldn't blink an eye if you told me he was possessed. Tamlin's heel-turn in ACOMAF felt realistic and aligned with his previous characterization to me, it felt like it wasn't pulled off as well in this book. I am still holding out hope for a Leo redemption arc I tell you.
It's ESPECIALLY WEIRD BECAUSE LIKE...he is grieving his sister. And Heather being turned means she's dead to them and they have to let her go even though both he and Rhiannon love her, but they have to cut their losses? But precious Cicely gets to hold out hope to save Grieve because True Wuv's Kiss? Like IDK I GET why Leo is Big Mad (TM) and I would be too if I were him. Everyone has to accept sacrifices and losses except Cicely, time and time again? I feel for her and I don't think Leo is being fair taking his anger out on everyone, but he's got valid points.
2) Regina playing such a small role. She's UNHINGED and I want to see more of her, immediately. Like, what is she doing off in the background? Let her come forth and be what she's ultimately meant to be: this series's version of Pam from True Blood. (Maybe crossed with vampiric Cersei Lannister.)
END THOUGHTS:
All I DO know is that I am immediately jumping into book three, lol. I cannot believe how hooked I am on this shit. They need to make this an addictively trashy HBO show LIKE YESTERDAY. Or at least call somebody at Netflix...
It's crazy how cool, mysterious, sexy, edgy urban fantasy like this gets ignored while they churn out the corniest originals. I wish more stuff like this could get adapted. It's serving supernatural soap opera vibes, which is essentially what it is, but there's just so much of everything; it's popcorn entertainment but with a genuine personality and heart behind it because it's one person's creative vision and you can tell she actually cares.
I also just wanna see all the witches win. Obviously. And it really helps that an actual practicing witch is writing these books because it's someone who actually puts time, thought and energy and devotion into ideas about energy, manifestation, personal power, religion and spirituality, etc, which I think helps with writing in general but also definitely helps with this series because personal power even in limiting situations that seek to remove options is a recurring theme. Cicely always has to leverage her personal gifts and identity against hostile situations and unfair bargains and societal covenants and necessities while still trying to maintain her sense of self, balance, and integrity. I think not just witches but many people with a non-traditional religious path can relate to that.
If you like hot sexy supernatural men, powerful women with street smarts and magic powers, interesting adult friendships and teamwork, kitchen sink fantasy worldbuilding that somehow still manages to be unique despite being everywhere in the genre, and a taste of good old True Blood/Sookie Stackhouse nostalgia, these are the books for you.
I think mainly my mixed feelings during the first half of this one were just accepting the course corrections and minor retcons from the first book. Like, the only one I really hate is Leo's storyline, but the whole alternate universe 'everyone knows about supes' thing was definitely not present in book 1, nor was the yummanni terminology for us mere mortals. That said once I adjusted I was still loving the story and characters for the most part.
It feels like a perfect blend of bringing something new and exciting into the urban fantasy genre while also serving some traditional and popular tropes and archetypes side by side. I'm loving it.
February 14, 2022
3 stars
tw: sexual assault, infidelity, violence toward women
Two words to describe this book are INTENSE and BETRAYAL. Like, literally. The story is action packed but I'm worry with our girl, Cicely because seems like she can't catch a breath. I like that the mundane things is not that much, but sometimes I want to read it because Cicely have been going trough much. I didn't realize when I read about her starting her business is a catch that I want to.
I have mixed feeling about this book. I do still enjoy the world building and the merry-band that Cicely lead. It's just...hoo boy, no rest for Cicely. She just found out she connected to Myst way, waaay back then. Then, she finally met her father and I'm glad that so far, Wrath is going to hold "Father of the Year" trophy if he's still what I think he is. But Galenorn tendency to write morally grey characters make me doubting myself. Even the Summer Fae Queen, Lainule, have her own agenda and will do anything to get rid of Myst, including sacrificing her own people. So many turn of events and betrayal comes from close allies and friends, I don't know what to expect and what to trust anymore. Actually, it's interesting because Galenorn didn't afraid to push boundaries. But, that's why I reduce my stars.
See, my problem is with the men around Cicely. Grieve is kinda okay-ish, even I feel his relationship with Cicely is because both of them are reincarnation from their past and I supposed to believe for their everlasting love, but it kinda feel flat for now. While Grieve seems to be faithful, not so much for Cicely. I can said Galenorn thread a very thin line here between cheating and faithful for Cicely. I admit, I dislike Lannan. Not only he's very icky, but I don't have this feeling to rooted for him. Although he show his true color almost the end, that he's not fully bastard or sadistic person, I still can't connect to him. He want Cicely to be his plaything, he didn't hesitate to show his darkest desire, but there's this nagging feeling of me that said he's very WRONG. Another reader might see what he did to Cicely when she got blood fever is not rape, but I think otherwise, because he sexually assaulted her when she got drunk. I have a feeling he will become potential love interest in the future, but yeah, still didn't get it. Leo is awful, he didn't deserve Rhiannon, et al. Galenorn already show red flags around him and yeah, Leo is totally antagonist here. Maybe from all men that close to Cicely, I only warm up to Kaylin. Heck, I really hope he's the love interest, NOT Lannan. I like to read his platonic relationship to Cicely so far.
While the men kinda suck (except maybe for Kaylin, Wrath..and yeah Grieve is okay-ish. Chatter is okay too), I adore the way Galenorn write about sisterhood here. Girl power, yoo! The relationship between Cicely and her cousin, Rhiannon is blossoming. I also like how Peyton also support Cicely fully, even it drive some line between her and her mother, Anadey. Even though Ulean is supposed to be genderless because she's an elemental, she's also a force to be reckoned with. I hope the sisterhood stay strong to the end, and for me it's the strength of this book beside the world building and the plot.
Oh, well, I still want to read the next because I want to know how Cicely beat Myst and if she will face any hardship. What allies will become enemies and vice versa. I don't rooted for the romance department, but I will see if my opinion will change.
tw: sexual assault, infidelity, violence toward women
Two words to describe this book are INTENSE and BETRAYAL. Like, literally. The story is action packed but I'm worry with our girl, Cicely because seems like she can't catch a breath. I like that the mundane things is not that much, but sometimes I want to read it because Cicely have been going trough much. I didn't realize when I read about her starting her business is a catch that I want to.
I have mixed feeling about this book. I do still enjoy the world building and the merry-band that Cicely lead. It's just...hoo boy, no rest for Cicely. She just found out she connected to Myst way, waaay back then. Then, she finally met her father and I'm glad that so far, Wrath is going to hold "Father of the Year" trophy if he's still what I think he is. But Galenorn tendency to write morally grey characters make me doubting myself. Even the Summer Fae Queen, Lainule, have her own agenda and will do anything to get rid of Myst, including sacrificing her own people. So many turn of events and betrayal comes from close allies and friends, I don't know what to expect and what to trust anymore. Actually, it's interesting because Galenorn didn't afraid to push boundaries. But, that's why I reduce my stars.
See, my problem is with the men around Cicely. Grieve is kinda okay-ish, even I feel his relationship with Cicely is because both of them are reincarnation from their past and I supposed to believe for their everlasting love, but it kinda feel flat for now. While Grieve seems to be faithful, not so much for Cicely. I can said Galenorn thread a very thin line here between cheating and faithful for Cicely. I admit, I dislike Lannan. Not only he's very icky, but I don't have this feeling to rooted for him. Although he show his true color almost the end, that he's not fully bastard or sadistic person, I still can't connect to him. He want Cicely to be his plaything, he didn't hesitate to show his darkest desire, but there's this nagging feeling of me that said he's very WRONG. Another reader might see what he did to Cicely when she got blood fever is not rape, but I think otherwise, because he sexually assaulted her when she got drunk. I have a feeling he will become potential love interest in the future, but yeah, still didn't get it. Leo is awful, he didn't deserve Rhiannon, et al. Galenorn already show red flags around him and yeah, Leo is totally antagonist here. Maybe from all men that close to Cicely, I only warm up to Kaylin. Heck, I really hope he's the love interest, NOT Lannan. I like to read his platonic relationship to Cicely so far.
While the men kinda suck (except maybe for Kaylin, Wrath..and yeah Grieve is okay-ish. Chatter is okay too), I adore the way Galenorn write about sisterhood here. Girl power, yoo! The relationship between Cicely and her cousin, Rhiannon is blossoming. I also like how Peyton also support Cicely fully, even it drive some line between her and her mother, Anadey. Even though Ulean is supposed to be genderless because she's an elemental, she's also a force to be reckoned with. I hope the sisterhood stay strong to the end, and for me it's the strength of this book beside the world building and the plot.
Oh, well, I still want to read the next because I want to know how Cicely beat Myst and if she will face any hardship. What allies will become enemies and vice versa. I don't rooted for the romance department, but I will see if my opinion will change.
June 28, 2011
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The reason I picked up book one in the Indigo Court series was because the cover completely jumped out at me and as I was reading thorough the book I could picture Cicely being exactly like the cover portrayed her.
NIGHT VEIL starts just after NIGHT MYST ends. Grieve is pretty much a prisoner and under the control of Myst. Cicely is adjusting to all the things she learned about herself in book one and preparing for battle against Myst. Cicely in NIGHT VEIL finds out who her allies and enemies really are and you will be shocked at the revelations. I have not come across one book of Yasmine's yet that I did not enjoy. The Indigo Court series is mystical, filled with action, and has a great array of characters and creatures. The story flows perfectly through the twists that Yasmine throws at us. So much happened at the end of NIGHT VEIL that I wish I would have waited to read it until it was closer to book 3 coming out because Im dying to know what happens next. If you have been a fan of Yasmine Galenorn's or have read the first book in the Indigo Court Series NIGHT MYST you will not be disappointed in reading NIGHT VEIL and if you have never read anything of Yasmine's go grab book one and jump in.
The reason I picked up book one in the Indigo Court series was because the cover completely jumped out at me and as I was reading thorough the book I could picture Cicely being exactly like the cover portrayed her.
NIGHT VEIL starts just after NIGHT MYST ends. Grieve is pretty much a prisoner and under the control of Myst. Cicely is adjusting to all the things she learned about herself in book one and preparing for battle against Myst. Cicely in NIGHT VEIL finds out who her allies and enemies really are and you will be shocked at the revelations. I have not come across one book of Yasmine's yet that I did not enjoy. The Indigo Court series is mystical, filled with action, and has a great array of characters and creatures. The story flows perfectly through the twists that Yasmine throws at us. So much happened at the end of NIGHT VEIL that I wish I would have waited to read it until it was closer to book 3 coming out because Im dying to know what happens next. If you have been a fan of Yasmine Galenorn's or have read the first book in the Indigo Court Series NIGHT MYST you will not be disappointed in reading NIGHT VEIL and if you have never read anything of Yasmine's go grab book one and jump in.
February 7, 2013
I love the Otherworld series, but this one lacks a certain richness and buy-in from me, though I'm enjoying it well enough to continue. The elements that I particularly like - the queerness, polyamory are also not present here and I miss them. Right now the story seems to small - or too large, but doesn't quite work for me that only this one group seem to be noticing anything... I also spend a lot of time thinking that Cicely and Grieve are just a bit too overdone, I don't find them believable most of the time... I don't find Cicely believable much at all, though I want to. This is essentially my review for the three books I've read so far of this series. I want to like it more than I do... and I keep reading, hoping.
June 5, 2011
Yasmine Galenorn’s Indigo Court series is addictive and the latest addition to the saga is no exception. Night Veil is a mystical and captivating read and the author’s creativity shines through.
Night Veil picks back up where Night Myst left off. The whole gang is back and preparing for their battle with Myst, the Queen of the Indigo Court and the vampiric fae. This time around more than just the Queen stands in their way and they face more dangers than before.
Cicely Waters, a witch, learns that she is not only magic born but is part Cambyra Fae, a shifter fae. Trying to deal with her new powers and learning who to trust is proving to be hard. At the end of the last book, Myst decides to make Grieve, the man Cicely loves, her consort. Cicely is more determine to win the war against the Indigo Court, especially after her past with Grieve is revealed.
While strategizing how to take down Myst and the rest of the vampiric fae, Cicely’s friend Kaylin goes into a deep trance. The demon who has invaded his body when he was born is finally waking. Cicely rushes to find answers to save her friend while a division in her group ensues. In order to save her love ones, Cicely must put her faith into some of the people she doesn’t trust such as Lannon, the vampire who she begrudgingly works for.
Galenorn’s creativity is beautifully exposed in this series. Her world of vampires, fae, witches and other paranormal beings is fun and imaginative. She adds new creatures to the tale that spices up things a bit and adds a twist to the paranormal realm.
However, I really wish the author would stop trying to fix all the problems that Cicely has with sex. As soon as she has a confrontation with Lannan, she runs to Grieve. When she gets all stressed out and emotional, she calls for Grieve to fix it with sex. The sex ploy really takes away from the romance between Cicely and Grieve.
There is also the fact that I felt like there is little growth in the characters from the first book to the second. Normally in a series as each book continues where the next left off, the reader can get a sense in how the characters are changing and developing. I’m not sure if I got that with this book, making the characters appear one dimensional.
The author does lay the foundation for more books in the series. Several things need to be cleared up and I hope that she stays on track and develop the plot more. Night Veil lacks a bit of action but Cicely’s background, parentage and her past is all revealed in this book. Overall, the pace is fast, the story is engaging. Night Veil is a great addition to the urban fantasy genre.
Night Veil picks back up where Night Myst left off. The whole gang is back and preparing for their battle with Myst, the Queen of the Indigo Court and the vampiric fae. This time around more than just the Queen stands in their way and they face more dangers than before.
Cicely Waters, a witch, learns that she is not only magic born but is part Cambyra Fae, a shifter fae. Trying to deal with her new powers and learning who to trust is proving to be hard. At the end of the last book, Myst decides to make Grieve, the man Cicely loves, her consort. Cicely is more determine to win the war against the Indigo Court, especially after her past with Grieve is revealed.
While strategizing how to take down Myst and the rest of the vampiric fae, Cicely’s friend Kaylin goes into a deep trance. The demon who has invaded his body when he was born is finally waking. Cicely rushes to find answers to save her friend while a division in her group ensues. In order to save her love ones, Cicely must put her faith into some of the people she doesn’t trust such as Lannon, the vampire who she begrudgingly works for.
Galenorn’s creativity is beautifully exposed in this series. Her world of vampires, fae, witches and other paranormal beings is fun and imaginative. She adds new creatures to the tale that spices up things a bit and adds a twist to the paranormal realm.
However, I really wish the author would stop trying to fix all the problems that Cicely has with sex. As soon as she has a confrontation with Lannan, she runs to Grieve. When she gets all stressed out and emotional, she calls for Grieve to fix it with sex. The sex ploy really takes away from the romance between Cicely and Grieve.
There is also the fact that I felt like there is little growth in the characters from the first book to the second. Normally in a series as each book continues where the next left off, the reader can get a sense in how the characters are changing and developing. I’m not sure if I got that with this book, making the characters appear one dimensional.
The author does lay the foundation for more books in the series. Several things need to be cleared up and I hope that she stays on track and develop the plot more. Night Veil lacks a bit of action but Cicely’s background, parentage and her past is all revealed in this book. Overall, the pace is fast, the story is engaging. Night Veil is a great addition to the urban fantasy genre.
July 13, 2012
Sloppy writing! Freaking 3 pages ago you talk about the chick wearing pants and now her legs are showing from the slit in her skirt? Sloppy, people, sloppy. Especially for a fully priced $7.99 Kindle book.
I am done with this book. I have absolutely no interest in this character or her 'voice'. IMO, there was no emotion to her. The entire book felt like the inner voice that was used just listed off a series of things she was doing. This-happened-and-I-was-scared. THere didn't seem to be any expansion of the emotion after that. Ugh and double-ugh.
I stopped after a scene where a woman comes in to get a protection charm and when Cicely 'sees' that she is a victim of spousal abuse, she didn't even try to put any extra into the charm (although she did return her money) and there was zero feelings of sisterhood. She actually did a can't-save-everybody mental shrug that turned me so far off that I may not even pick up another of the writer's books.
My Goodreads Updates
"Is it me?
"...Cicely. I'm afraid that if you don't have sex tonight, you'll get sick." Really? Seriously, is Ms. Galenorn a Laurell K. Hamilton wannabe?
Ugh, ugh and double ugh. Cause Cicely already drowns her sorrows in sex to the point of imagining what an unconscious friend (who needs help not to die) would be like in the sack. I'm stuck because the plot/story premise is so good, but she's about to lose me"
"I don't like making the character do stupid things to serve the plot. This book seems to take that as the main model. Big ugh to that.
I also need to like the characters a bit more. They seem so...flat. 'I did this and he did that". "I love him so much so let's f*#k". Really? Thats all the emotion the writing has conveyed so far. Definately not Cat & Bones or Barron & Mac whemo"
My Kindle Notes and Highlights (expressing much frustration)
And whatever I could do to keep Myst from destroying the joy of summer, I would willingly do.
Note: Lets hope she starts being MUCH more of a thinker from this point. She hasnt been the brightest bulb
I found myself walking off the path, mesmerized by her sudden appearance. Krystal, my mother.
Note: What an idiot
I know that Lannan just wants to watch me in something like this.
Note: So why wear it? The dumbass moves that are put in to advance the plot don't work for me
As she held the sign, I pounded it into the ground, first scooping away a good foot of snow to reach the dirt.
Note: Wow, they must be strong. Its the middle of winter and the ground is frozen
I am done with this book. I have absolutely no interest in this character or her 'voice'. IMO, there was no emotion to her. The entire book felt like the inner voice that was used just listed off a series of things she was doing. This-happened-and-I-was-scared. THere didn't seem to be any expansion of the emotion after that. Ugh and double-ugh.
I stopped after a scene where a woman comes in to get a protection charm and when Cicely 'sees' that she is a victim of spousal abuse, she didn't even try to put any extra into the charm (although she did return her money) and there was zero feelings of sisterhood. She actually did a can't-save-everybody mental shrug that turned me so far off that I may not even pick up another of the writer's books.
My Goodreads Updates
"Is it me?
"...Cicely. I'm afraid that if you don't have sex tonight, you'll get sick." Really? Seriously, is Ms. Galenorn a Laurell K. Hamilton wannabe?
Ugh, ugh and double ugh. Cause Cicely already drowns her sorrows in sex to the point of imagining what an unconscious friend (who needs help not to die) would be like in the sack. I'm stuck because the plot/story premise is so good, but she's about to lose me"
"I don't like making the character do stupid things to serve the plot. This book seems to take that as the main model. Big ugh to that.
I also need to like the characters a bit more. They seem so...flat. 'I did this and he did that". "I love him so much so let's f*#k". Really? Thats all the emotion the writing has conveyed so far. Definately not Cat & Bones or Barron & Mac whemo"
My Kindle Notes and Highlights (expressing much frustration)
And whatever I could do to keep Myst from destroying the joy of summer, I would willingly do.
Note: Lets hope she starts being MUCH more of a thinker from this point. She hasnt been the brightest bulb
I found myself walking off the path, mesmerized by her sudden appearance. Krystal, my mother.
Note: What an idiot
I know that Lannan just wants to watch me in something like this.
Note: So why wear it? The dumbass moves that are put in to advance the plot don't work for me
As she held the sign, I pounded it into the ground, first scooping away a good foot of snow to reach the dirt.
Note: Wow, they must be strong. Its the middle of winter and the ground is frozen
February 6, 2017
More 2.75 stars.
Con questo secondo volume le cose sono andate molto meglio che col primo, perché l'autrice riesce a far nascere la curiosità nel lettore su un sacco di cose: per buona parte del libro, per esempio, ci chiediamo chi sia il padre di Cicely, e nella seconda parte del libro, invece, ci chiediamo chi sia il padre di Peyton e cosa ci sia dietro il suo ritorno, perché le cose potrebbero essere più complicate del previsto.
E un'altra cosa buona è che i protagonisti del libro non siano esattamente quello che sembrano. Ad esempio diversi personaggi che nel primo libro mi piacevano (anche se "piacere" è un termine un po' forte, perché il primo capitolo non mi era piaciuto per nulla) qua si sono rivelati personaggi non così "buoni", mentre dei personaggi che prima proprio non mi piacevano hanno rivelato un insospettato lato nascosto (non che ora siano diventati buoni, ma potrebbero forse essere meno peggio del previsto). Anche la trama, rispetto al libro, è più interessante, perché si sta preparando una guerra, e Cicely si trova proprio nel mezzo di tutte le fazioni interessate, che a quanto pare sono parecchie. All'inizio sembrava che il tutto si potesse riassumere in "liberare Grieve dalle grinfie di Myst e poi eliminare Myst dalla faccia della terra con l'aiuto dei vampiri". Peccato che, anche se la base del piano rimane quella, le alleanze che si erano formate nel primo libro non sono più così solide, tutti sembrano avere secondi fini (e alcuni di questi proprio non sono a favore della nostra eroina), quindi l'autrice riesce a far rimanere vivo se non proprio l'interesse, almeno la curiosità.
Probabilmente potrebbe sembrare che questo libro mi sia piaciuto, visto soprattutto i miglioramenti rispetto al precedente, ma non è così.
Anche se ci sono cose interessanti, che sono riuscite a incuriosirmi, è stata comunque una lettura molto noiosa, ogni volta che chiudevo il libro non mi sentivo minimamente motivata a riprenderlo, e questo non è certo un buon segno. Non saprei dire bene cosa sia andato storto, ma i personaggi mi trasmettono poco, lo stile dell'autrice non mi piace particolarmente e la noia è il sentimento che ha predominato su tutta la lettura.
Mi dispiace, ma ho deciso che non continuerò questa serie.
Con questo secondo volume le cose sono andate molto meglio che col primo, perché l'autrice riesce a far nascere la curiosità nel lettore su un sacco di cose: per buona parte del libro, per esempio, ci chiediamo chi sia il padre di Cicely, e nella seconda parte del libro, invece, ci chiediamo chi sia il padre di Peyton e cosa ci sia dietro il suo ritorno, perché le cose potrebbero essere più complicate del previsto.
E un'altra cosa buona è che i protagonisti del libro non siano esattamente quello che sembrano. Ad esempio diversi personaggi che nel primo libro mi piacevano (anche se "piacere" è un termine un po' forte, perché il primo capitolo non mi era piaciuto per nulla) qua si sono rivelati personaggi non così "buoni", mentre dei personaggi che prima proprio non mi piacevano hanno rivelato un insospettato lato nascosto (non che ora siano diventati buoni, ma potrebbero forse essere meno peggio del previsto). Anche la trama, rispetto al libro, è più interessante, perché si sta preparando una guerra, e Cicely si trova proprio nel mezzo di tutte le fazioni interessate, che a quanto pare sono parecchie. All'inizio sembrava che il tutto si potesse riassumere in "liberare Grieve dalle grinfie di Myst e poi eliminare Myst dalla faccia della terra con l'aiuto dei vampiri". Peccato che, anche se la base del piano rimane quella, le alleanze che si erano formate nel primo libro non sono più così solide, tutti sembrano avere secondi fini (e alcuni di questi proprio non sono a favore della nostra eroina), quindi l'autrice riesce a far rimanere vivo se non proprio l'interesse, almeno la curiosità.
Probabilmente potrebbe sembrare che questo libro mi sia piaciuto, visto soprattutto i miglioramenti rispetto al precedente, ma non è così.
Anche se ci sono cose interessanti, che sono riuscite a incuriosirmi, è stata comunque una lettura molto noiosa, ogni volta che chiudevo il libro non mi sentivo minimamente motivata a riprenderlo, e questo non è certo un buon segno. Non saprei dire bene cosa sia andato storto, ma i personaggi mi trasmettono poco, lo stile dell'autrice non mi piace particolarmente e la noia è il sentimento che ha predominato su tutta la lettura.
Mi dispiace, ma ho deciso che non continuerò questa serie.
February 17, 2012
Reviewed for TwoLips Reviews, LLC
3 Kisses, 1 Pepper (M/F, explicit sex)
Night Veil picks up where the cliffhanger in the first book in the series left off. After returning to her hometown to find much has changed, Cicely Waters has also learned a lot about herself and what her true powers are. She always knew that she was a magic-born witch, but now she knows she's part Fae as well. And it's a good thing she's realizing her new abilities, because her long-ago love, Grieve, has been taken prisoner by the Indigo Court, and Cicely must save him. To do so, she must face Myst, the Vampiric Fae queen and ruler of the Indigo Court. Not an easy task, even on a good day. Meanwhile she has an ally who is in a coma because his inner demon is waking up, more people keep disappearing from their small town, friends who become adversaries, and enemies she has to trust whether she likes it or not.
The author’s inclusion of a character list for reference and a music playlist are both appreciated. I’d especially like to see more authors include music playlists in their books, not only because I find it fascinating what they listen to while writing, but also because it’s a way for me to discover fun, new music.
Yasmine Galenorn's second book in the series, Night Veil, will appeal to readers who like a lot of action, urban fantasy, dark paranormal fiction, world building, politics, and intrigue. There are twists galore and the author is undeniably creative, but while I definitely appreciated the ‘dark and creepy factor’ of this book, I personally prefer a lot more focus on the romance and not so much on the paranormal aspects of a story. I had a very hard time getting through this book, but my issues were strictly a matter of taste and are no reflection on the quality of the story. It should be noted that it would be extremely helpful to read the first book in the series before starting this one.
3 Kisses, 1 Pepper (M/F, explicit sex)
Night Veil picks up where the cliffhanger in the first book in the series left off. After returning to her hometown to find much has changed, Cicely Waters has also learned a lot about herself and what her true powers are. She always knew that she was a magic-born witch, but now she knows she's part Fae as well. And it's a good thing she's realizing her new abilities, because her long-ago love, Grieve, has been taken prisoner by the Indigo Court, and Cicely must save him. To do so, she must face Myst, the Vampiric Fae queen and ruler of the Indigo Court. Not an easy task, even on a good day. Meanwhile she has an ally who is in a coma because his inner demon is waking up, more people keep disappearing from their small town, friends who become adversaries, and enemies she has to trust whether she likes it or not.
The author’s inclusion of a character list for reference and a music playlist are both appreciated. I’d especially like to see more authors include music playlists in their books, not only because I find it fascinating what they listen to while writing, but also because it’s a way for me to discover fun, new music.
Yasmine Galenorn's second book in the series, Night Veil, will appeal to readers who like a lot of action, urban fantasy, dark paranormal fiction, world building, politics, and intrigue. There are twists galore and the author is undeniably creative, but while I definitely appreciated the ‘dark and creepy factor’ of this book, I personally prefer a lot more focus on the romance and not so much on the paranormal aspects of a story. I had a very hard time getting through this book, but my issues were strictly a matter of taste and are no reflection on the quality of the story. It should be noted that it would be extremely helpful to read the first book in the series before starting this one.
December 20, 2015
Shifting fae, Cecily, is a busy girl. She's still learning the depth of her powers and how to master them. Clueless Cecily is both super smart and dumb as a post depending on the page as she leads her intrepid team. Her boyfriend, Grieve, is still a captive of her enemy, Myst, who hasn't stopped sending minions to test the barriers of Indigo Court.
It's all Cecily and her cadre of helpers can do to keep Myst's minions at bay while the minions overrun the town, attack warded areas for weak points, murder its citizenry and mericlessly harry Cecily and company. (It's like Sunnydale, the people won't move even though their town has an inordinate amount of death by dark creature.) But for my taste the characters don't have enough depth to maintain interest.
Frienemies are rampant in this outing. Friends become enemies and there's an overwhelming number of outright enemies among the fae, vampires, witches, shadow hunter and assorted minions in this little town throughout the outing. Lannon gets to be elevated a bit when it becomes clear his time with Cecily is more than a repayment of a debt to him. As a couple there was more chemistry with Lannon than Grieve.
This reader is good with dark paths and works well with odd but somehow cannot connect with this series. It took me over a month to read this and I don't have the satisfaction of a book well read. Perhaps I'll attempt book three and hopefully it'll be more to my taste but 'reading is believing.' The outing is wordy with plenty of filler.
It's all Cecily and her cadre of helpers can do to keep Myst's minions at bay while the minions overrun the town, attack warded areas for weak points, murder its citizenry and mericlessly harry Cecily and company. (It's like Sunnydale, the people won't move even though their town has an inordinate amount of death by dark creature.) But for my taste the characters don't have enough depth to maintain interest.
Frienemies are rampant in this outing. Friends become enemies and there's an overwhelming number of outright enemies among the fae, vampires, witches, shadow hunter and assorted minions in this little town throughout the outing. Lannon gets to be elevated a bit when it becomes clear his time with Cecily is more than a repayment of a debt to him. As a couple there was more chemistry with Lannon than Grieve.
This reader is good with dark paths and works well with odd but somehow cannot connect with this series. It took me over a month to read this and I don't have the satisfaction of a book well read. Perhaps I'll attempt book three and hopefully it'll be more to my taste but 'reading is believing.' The outing is wordy with plenty of filler.
April 18, 2012
What I Loved
Opinion Change
At the beginning of the book I had my character likes and dislikes and I was hoping a particular character would be killed. By the end of the book there was so many crazy betrayals, uncovered plots and hidden secret agendas that my character likes and dislikes changed. I'm still reeling from all the stuff that happened on every page of the book.
Character
Cicely: Another great kick ass female character, with her own vulnerabilities and strengths. We get to learn who her father is in and more about her past life in this book.
Grieve: I really liked him more in this book, like with Cicely we get to learn a little more about him as well. I'm so looking forward to the next book and learning even more about him.
Sexual Tension
The first book didn't have a huge amount of sex in the book, but this one steps it up a notch and adds a bit more. Yasmine's books definitely not for the faint of heart, you have got to be able to handle the rougher side especially with the book having brother and sister vampire lovers.
Didn't Like
What is there not to like about Yasmine's work, she isn't afraid to push any boundaries and I love that about her books.
Recommendation
A series definitely for the adult audience, a lot of mature and steamy content.
Information
Indigo Court series
1) Night Myst
2) Night Veil
3) Night Seeker July 3, 2012
4) Night Vision July 2013
5) Night's End TBA
Opinion Change
At the beginning of the book I had my character likes and dislikes and I was hoping a particular character would be killed. By the end of the book there was so many crazy betrayals, uncovered plots and hidden secret agendas that my character likes and dislikes changed. I'm still reeling from all the stuff that happened on every page of the book.
Character
Cicely: Another great kick ass female character, with her own vulnerabilities and strengths. We get to learn who her father is in and more about her past life in this book.
Grieve: I really liked him more in this book, like with Cicely we get to learn a little more about him as well. I'm so looking forward to the next book and learning even more about him.
Sexual Tension
The first book didn't have a huge amount of sex in the book, but this one steps it up a notch and adds a bit more. Yasmine's books definitely not for the faint of heart, you have got to be able to handle the rougher side especially with the book having brother and sister vampire lovers.
Didn't Like
What is there not to like about Yasmine's work, she isn't afraid to push any boundaries and I love that about her books.
Recommendation
A series definitely for the adult audience, a lot of mature and steamy content.
Information
Indigo Court series
1) Night Myst
2) Night Veil
3) Night Seeker July 3, 2012
4) Night Vision July 2013
5) Night's End TBA
July 9, 2012
*SLIGHT SPOILER ALERT*
Ha, I knew Lannan couldn't have been that bad and that sadistic!
But I digress.
Although Sisters of The Otherworld is still my favorite series from Yasmine Galenorn, Indigo Court is not far from it. All the trademarks of Yasmine are present - rich fantasy, messy relationships, and dark twisted intrigues.
It took me awhile to get into this book, but once I did I couldn't stop reading.
Cecily is still trying to save Grieve from Indigo Court; her small town loses more and more people to Shadow Hunters every day; vampires to whom Cecily is contracted pressure her to do their bidding; relationships at home get more and more tense; and Kaylin who is supposed to play important part in the destruction of Myst is in coma because his demon is trying to hatch...
It's all a hot mess, with some allies turning enemies and some enemies becoming allies, but I loved it! Cicely and Grieve, by the way to me are not as interesting as Lannan - a vampire to whom Cecily is contracted and who plays quite a dark and twisted game with her until someone else hurts the girl and then you see that there is so much more to him than you thought....
If you haven't read anything by Yasmine yet, do give her a try. She is definitely worth it.
Ha, I knew Lannan couldn't have been that bad and that sadistic!
But I digress.
Although Sisters of The Otherworld is still my favorite series from Yasmine Galenorn, Indigo Court is not far from it. All the trademarks of Yasmine are present - rich fantasy, messy relationships, and dark twisted intrigues.
It took me awhile to get into this book, but once I did I couldn't stop reading.
Cecily is still trying to save Grieve from Indigo Court; her small town loses more and more people to Shadow Hunters every day; vampires to whom Cecily is contracted pressure her to do their bidding; relationships at home get more and more tense; and Kaylin who is supposed to play important part in the destruction of Myst is in coma because his demon is trying to hatch...
It's all a hot mess, with some allies turning enemies and some enemies becoming allies, but I loved it! Cicely and Grieve, by the way to me are not as interesting as Lannan - a vampire to whom Cecily is contracted and who plays quite a dark and twisted game with her until someone else hurts the girl and then you see that there is so much more to him than you thought....
If you haven't read anything by Yasmine yet, do give her a try. She is definitely worth it.
May 5, 2013
Night Veil is the second book in Yasmine Galenorn's Indigo Court series and it picked right up where Night Myst left off. The story continues as Cicely is betrayed by people she considered friends, saves Kaylin's life, finds out who her father is, uncovers more about her past life, and loses allies in this action-packed sequel.
Did I mention that it's absolutely amazing? No, this wasn't my favorite book ever, but it was pretty darn awesome! I was left on an emotional roller coaster ride that I almost didn't want to get off of. The end wasn't a cliffhanger, but it did leave me empty and craving for the next book in the series, Night Seeker. I give this four stars because I really liked it but it wasn't the best book I have ever read. Regardless, Yasmine Galenorn is an amazingly talented author and I absolutely cannot wait for more.
Did I mention that it's absolutely amazing? No, this wasn't my favorite book ever, but it was pretty darn awesome! I was left on an emotional roller coaster ride that I almost didn't want to get off of. The end wasn't a cliffhanger, but it did leave me empty and craving for the next book in the series, Night Seeker. I give this four stars because I really liked it but it wasn't the best book I have ever read. Regardless, Yasmine Galenorn is an amazingly talented author and I absolutely cannot wait for more.
February 25, 2014
I enjoyed this book even more then the first. There is a a lot of action, it's faced paced and the storyline flows smoothly.
The same characters that you or hate are back full force.
Cicely is still very much wrapped up in the Vampires game. And offer that sounds to good to be true, is. Those that are bad, may just have a good side and those you think are on Cicely's side aren't. Intrigue abounds as does the love that Cicely and Grieve share, even though it is strained in certain parts. Luckily we still don't have a love triangle even though Cicely seems to pick up admirers at the drop of a hat.
We find out much more about Cicely's father and her true mother in this book. Memories from another time come rushing back with a vengeance. Myst is still the enemy, but there are others made along the way.
A new character, Luna, is introduced as is the faction of the Consortium. If this series stays on this track I can't imagine it won't soon become a favorite.
The only reason this book got 4 stars instead of 5 is that there are still certain times when the wording of a passage is an issue. Other then that a great, fast, easy read.
The same characters that you or hate are back full force.
Cicely is still very much wrapped up in the Vampires game. And offer that sounds to good to be true, is. Those that are bad, may just have a good side and those you think are on Cicely's side aren't. Intrigue abounds as does the love that Cicely and Grieve share, even though it is strained in certain parts. Luckily we still don't have a love triangle even though Cicely seems to pick up admirers at the drop of a hat.
We find out much more about Cicely's father and her true mother in this book. Memories from another time come rushing back with a vengeance. Myst is still the enemy, but there are others made along the way.
A new character, Luna, is introduced as is the faction of the Consortium. If this series stays on this track I can't imagine it won't soon become a favorite.
The only reason this book got 4 stars instead of 5 is that there are still certain times when the wording of a passage is an issue. Other then that a great, fast, easy read.
January 2, 2013
O.k. I loved the first book, and this one is good too,and more like 3 and a half stars. I just had so much trouble with Lannan the vampire who creeps my crap, that I had trouble getting through the first part of the book and at one point I was not sure I WAS going to finish the book. This one is a little grosser with technicolor descriptions that I really didn't need and a few words would have sufficed instead. By the end of the book, I did have a perspective shift about the crap creeper, and I did want to drop a 500,000 ton silver weight on the entire town at one point, but by the end, I understood WHY our heroine has her bodice ripper moments of stupidity. The book left me not sure if I want to continue or not with the series. It is well written but it bothers me, and that is something only I can decide.
August 31, 2013
Imagine an audiobook that has a reader so boring you'd rather listen to politicians' tax-planning. Imagine the same book with naïve plot, moronic Mary Sue "heroine" who ponders on how her friend would be in the sack while the same friend is in trouble, insta-love (they're ancient soul mates..........) and LKH-y sex scenes, abusive rapist vamp and a collection of supes. A collection, which is so vast and ridiculous you'd think someone watched Rocky Horror Picture Show on LSD and thought how to make it supernatural. Add a RIDICULOUS reader, who portrays the scary monsters by a voice that reminds me of an old squeaky lady who got her behind stuck in a toilet seat.
That, to me, is Night Veil. Needless to say Im saving this on my ipod just in case my sanity allows me to continue this just for laughs.
That, to me, is Night Veil. Needless to say Im saving this on my ipod just in case my sanity allows me to continue this just for laughs.
October 19, 2014
I thought the first book in this series got really bogged down with the world building, I had hoped that this book would be easier to read as the world would be established. But that wasn't the case for me. I read about 12 pages and then put the book down, putzed around the house for a couple hours, picked up another book read a 100 pages, then picked up this one again. After reading another 20 pages things didn't pick up, there were all these people, Cicely kept thinking/whining to herself that Grieve was gone. I just couldn't take it any more. While I really like the Sisters of the Moon series, this one just isn't for me.
October 18, 2014
Night Veil was a key book in the Indigo Court series. It sets you up for what's going to happen in the rest of the series. Alliances and enemies have been made. Families are torn apart while some are reunited. This book is definitely interesting to read, and it has captured my attention. If you are looking for something with a little bit of everything, and different, then the Indigo Court Series is a definite must read.
January 12, 2016
4 stars
Yay!!! Enjoyed this book. Glad that Cicely met her father, Wrath. Wonder what will happen now they're at war. Hope Peyton will be able to meet her father soon. Wonder who Rhiannon's father is. Glad we were able to see who Cicely, Grieve, and Chatter were in their past lives. Also wonder if Rhiannon and Chatter will get together. Can't wait to read Night Seeker!!!
Yay!!! Enjoyed this book. Glad that Cicely met her father, Wrath. Wonder what will happen now they're at war. Hope Peyton will be able to meet her father soon. Wonder who Rhiannon's father is. Glad we were able to see who Cicely, Grieve, and Chatter were in their past lives. Also wonder if Rhiannon and Chatter will get together. Can't wait to read Night Seeker!!!
July 24, 2011
interesting plot and a thorough story, though i still reserve my judgement as to this actually being considered romance.
July 11, 2011
I always start reading these books and not being very involved but by the ending I'm hooked again. I have a bit of a hard time getting drawn into this world but I love the intrigue.
August 23, 2012
Felt like I was reading the first book all over again. Nothing too new in the first part of the book. Gave it up becuase it was just repeating everything. Might try again at a later date.
May 13, 2013
Second in the Indigo Court urban fantasy series revolving around Cicely Waters as she and her friends scramble to protect themselves and the town.
My Take
Small bits of this are evolving into a story starting to resemble Galenorn's Otherworld series in that Cicely is gathering her friends and allies together.
Ooh, this is kind of eerie and weird. I'm getting a very nasty impression of Geoffrey with some questions about Lannan. Then there's Lainule's actions... Yup, spooky enough that I'm starting to wonder who are the good guys in this tight little group. And don't get me started about Leo!
Nice bit of Cicely's backstory with Grieve and Kyrstal. Don't know what Grieve's hurry was. He's fae. He's got forever.
Galenorn is a bit too much tell with a clumsy approach to introducing one of the dramas of Night Veil: Kaylin's evolution and if they can beg the help he'll need. It's like this throughout the Night Veil with great dramas that, well, fizzle, and others that do provide tension. Maybe I'm asking too much.
Then there's Cicely. Supposedly an intelligent woman---no, I'm not assuming she's brilliant. But she is supposed to be street smart, and she has Ulean to help her escape trouble. So why does this "intelligent" person do so many stupid things? There are the vampires and that dumb contract that irritates me so. There's the tragedy of Grieve and Cicely and the lack of thought put into their interactions. It's too dangerous for her to be around Grieve now, and of course, she does want to be with him. Fair enough. But, do her thoughts have to be so idiotic? This goes back to my personal prejudice against those clichéd fallbacks.
And then the house. Veil House. Galenorn makes a big deal of how the house is sitting on a powerful crossing of ley lines. And they can't hole up in the house? What? They'll get an apartment and that'll work so much better?? Gimme a break.
I understand Galenorn using the vampires to instill fear, terror, and utter humiliation. It just irritates me that Galenorn set up that contract in Night Myst , 1, as she did, and then contradicted everything in it. It's stupid, I know, to harp on that one point. But it bugs me. That's another thing. If Cicely is so valuable to the vampires, why are they so willing to degrade and hurt her? Galenorn does not allow Cicely many choices. Not that she has this not-too-bright girl thinking very hard or doing any research to find out what she needs to be wary of.
Color me stunned. And confused. I do not understand Anadey's reasoning in this. How is this supposed to help their situation? How can she betray Cicely like this?
Whoa. Even though Galenorn was trampling a path to this ending, it was not what I expected. In some ways, it was too easy. That little speech of Kaylin's, true as it may be, could have used some finessing.
The Story
While isn't that just lovely?! Geoffrey and Regina taking over and implementing their own plan without thinking. Almost like Geoffrey when he first turned Myst all those centuries ago.
The results of that latest stupid plan have merely ramped up the attacks and the deaths on the inhabitants of New Forest.
Results that force the wicked three into revealing their plans early. It almost makes Kaylin's oops to the Consortium seem benign and their demands a walk in the woods.
The Characters
Cicely Waters is a witch who learns in Night Veil that she is soulmates with Grieve---and of the importance of the heartstone. Ulean, Cicely's Air Elemental, bound to her service by Lainule, protects and warns Cicely. Aunt Heather was taken and turned in Night Myst ; all that's left of the family is Cicely's cousin Rhiannon Roland. Leo Bryne is Geoffrey's day runner and Rhiannon's fiancé with a fascination for vampire culture.
Grieve was a prince in the Court of Rivers and Rushes, nephew to Lainule, the Queen of Summer, and born of the Cambyra Fae, a Shifting One. Then Myst attacked, and he is the focus of her plot for vengeance. Chatter, while not noble, is his best friend and cousin, but Cicely rescued him in Night Myst . Turns out that a Fae named Wrath is her father, the Lord of Summer and Lainule's consort---the owl who has been training her to shift. And there's a purpose to her birth...
Anadey runs the town diner and is a shamanic witch who can work with all four elements. Peyton Moon Runner is her daughter as well as the temporary short order cook. She's half-werepuma and half-magic, and she's setting up Magical Investigations alongside Cicely. Only, the father, Rex, who ran off, is trying to wriggle back into the picture.
Kaylin Chen is a 101-year-old martial arts sensei and dreamwalker possessed by a night-veil demon. The King of Dreams and his shaman have been watching his progress. Luna is a bard with issues.
Geoffrey the Great is the Northwest Regent for the Vampire Nation, turned when he was a warlord during the Xiongnu period. Regina Altos is the Emissary to the Crimson Court; her brother, Lannan, is a professor at the Conservatory, and a sadistic, cruel vampire who delights in the humiliation of others. Crawl is the Blood Oracle, a thing twisted and corrupt, a vampire who gave it up to become seer to the Queen. He sired Regina and Lannan.
Tim Wylde, Alder, and Snell are all weres reined in by Ben Sagata, the alpha of the Lupa Clan.
Ysandra Petros is from the Consortium; she was a close friend of Marta's.
Myst, Queen of the Indigo Court, was fae before Geoffrey turned her, and she intends to destroy Cicely while her Shadow Hunters destroy the world starting with New Forest.
Shy and Cherish (she was Myst's daughter) are Grieve and Cicely in a long ago time. When both betrayed their own races.
The Vein Lords, a.k.a., the Crimson Court, a.k.a., the Vampire Nation, are the vampires. Yummanii are the fully human. The Consortium is a worldwide organization of supernaturals, who, along with the Vein Lords and certain officials, run the world. The Court of Dreams, a.k.a., the realm of the Bat People who are the children of demons, can be too real as a place of both dreams and nightmares come to life for the eaters of hope, love, and dreams. Akazzani are a group of historians---yummanii and magic-born. Guardians. The Moon Spinners are the new society in New Forest.
The Cover
The cover is cold with a slightly whacked-looking Cicely standing in the snowy woods in her skintight, white lycra pants, her white leather vest, zipped open to show off her cropped burgundy top, and holding her bloody knife while the gray-and-white wolf that is Grieve lurks in the background. The colors are perfect: the cold chill of white and the Indigo Court with the red of blood.
The title is all about Kaylin and his own heritage, the Night Veil.
My Take
Small bits of this are evolving into a story starting to resemble Galenorn's Otherworld series in that Cicely is gathering her friends and allies together.
Ooh, this is kind of eerie and weird. I'm getting a very nasty impression of Geoffrey with some questions about Lannan. Then there's Lainule's actions... Yup, spooky enough that I'm starting to wonder who are the good guys in this tight little group. And don't get me started about Leo!
Nice bit of Cicely's backstory with Grieve and Kyrstal. Don't know what Grieve's hurry was. He's fae. He's got forever.
Galenorn is a bit too much tell with a clumsy approach to introducing one of the dramas of Night Veil: Kaylin's evolution and if they can beg the help he'll need. It's like this throughout the Night Veil with great dramas that, well, fizzle, and others that do provide tension. Maybe I'm asking too much.
Then there's Cicely. Supposedly an intelligent woman---no, I'm not assuming she's brilliant. But she is supposed to be street smart, and she has Ulean to help her escape trouble. So why does this "intelligent" person do so many stupid things? There are the vampires and that dumb contract that irritates me so. There's the tragedy of Grieve and Cicely and the lack of thought put into their interactions. It's too dangerous for her to be around Grieve now, and of course, she does want to be with him. Fair enough. But, do her thoughts have to be so idiotic? This goes back to my personal prejudice against those clichéd fallbacks.
And then the house. Veil House. Galenorn makes a big deal of how the house is sitting on a powerful crossing of ley lines. And they can't hole up in the house? What? They'll get an apartment and that'll work so much better?? Gimme a break.
I understand Galenorn using the vampires to instill fear, terror, and utter humiliation. It just irritates me that Galenorn set up that contract in Night Myst , 1, as she did, and then contradicted everything in it. It's stupid, I know, to harp on that one point. But it bugs me. That's another thing. If Cicely is so valuable to the vampires, why are they so willing to degrade and hurt her? Galenorn does not allow Cicely many choices. Not that she has this not-too-bright girl thinking very hard or doing any research to find out what she needs to be wary of.
Color me stunned. And confused. I do not understand Anadey's reasoning in this. How is this supposed to help their situation? How can she betray Cicely like this?
Whoa. Even though Galenorn was trampling a path to this ending, it was not what I expected. In some ways, it was too easy. That little speech of Kaylin's, true as it may be, could have used some finessing.
The Story
While isn't that just lovely?! Geoffrey and Regina taking over and implementing their own plan without thinking. Almost like Geoffrey when he first turned Myst all those centuries ago.
The results of that latest stupid plan have merely ramped up the attacks and the deaths on the inhabitants of New Forest.
Results that force the wicked three into revealing their plans early. It almost makes Kaylin's oops to the Consortium seem benign and their demands a walk in the woods.
The Characters
Cicely Waters is a witch who learns in Night Veil that she is soulmates with Grieve---and of the importance of the heartstone. Ulean, Cicely's Air Elemental, bound to her service by Lainule, protects and warns Cicely. Aunt Heather was taken and turned in Night Myst ; all that's left of the family is Cicely's cousin Rhiannon Roland. Leo Bryne is Geoffrey's day runner and Rhiannon's fiancé with a fascination for vampire culture.
Grieve was a prince in the Court of Rivers and Rushes, nephew to Lainule, the Queen of Summer, and born of the Cambyra Fae, a Shifting One. Then Myst attacked, and he is the focus of her plot for vengeance. Chatter, while not noble, is his best friend and cousin, but Cicely rescued him in Night Myst . Turns out that a Fae named Wrath is her father, the Lord of Summer and Lainule's consort---the owl who has been training her to shift. And there's a purpose to her birth...
Anadey runs the town diner and is a shamanic witch who can work with all four elements. Peyton Moon Runner is her daughter as well as the temporary short order cook. She's half-werepuma and half-magic, and she's setting up Magical Investigations alongside Cicely. Only, the father, Rex, who ran off, is trying to wriggle back into the picture.
Kaylin Chen is a 101-year-old martial arts sensei and dreamwalker possessed by a night-veil demon. The King of Dreams and his shaman have been watching his progress. Luna is a bard with issues.
Geoffrey the Great is the Northwest Regent for the Vampire Nation, turned when he was a warlord during the Xiongnu period. Regina Altos is the Emissary to the Crimson Court; her brother, Lannan, is a professor at the Conservatory, and a sadistic, cruel vampire who delights in the humiliation of others. Crawl is the Blood Oracle, a thing twisted and corrupt, a vampire who gave it up to become seer to the Queen. He sired Regina and Lannan.
Tim Wylde, Alder, and Snell are all weres reined in by Ben Sagata, the alpha of the Lupa Clan.
Ysandra Petros is from the Consortium; she was a close friend of Marta's.
Myst, Queen of the Indigo Court, was fae before Geoffrey turned her, and she intends to destroy Cicely while her Shadow Hunters destroy the world starting with New Forest.
Shy and Cherish (she was Myst's daughter) are Grieve and Cicely in a long ago time. When both betrayed their own races.
The Vein Lords, a.k.a., the Crimson Court, a.k.a., the Vampire Nation, are the vampires. Yummanii are the fully human. The Consortium is a worldwide organization of supernaturals, who, along with the Vein Lords and certain officials, run the world. The Court of Dreams, a.k.a., the realm of the Bat People who are the children of demons, can be too real as a place of both dreams and nightmares come to life for the eaters of hope, love, and dreams. Akazzani are a group of historians---yummanii and magic-born. Guardians. The Moon Spinners are the new society in New Forest.
The Cover
The cover is cold with a slightly whacked-looking Cicely standing in the snowy woods in her skintight, white lycra pants, her white leather vest, zipped open to show off her cropped burgundy top, and holding her bloody knife while the gray-and-white wolf that is Grieve lurks in the background. The colors are perfect: the cold chill of white and the Indigo Court with the red of blood.
The title is all about Kaylin and his own heritage, the Night Veil.
July 17, 2018
I enjoyed the first book, Night Myst. This one I'm more on the fence about.
This book picks up where the first one left off. Again, the character development is pretty well done. We continue to learn more about Cicely's backstory as Cicely does. The rest of the cast, save Heather, all make appearances in this book. Plus we learn who is and meet Cicely's father. That was an interesting development. And the plot is still moving forward to the ultimate showdown with Myst. as
But there were a couple things that bugged me about this book. First, I got irritated by the constant star-crossed lovers/can't-live-without-each-other/more-than-soul-mates Cicely and Grieve. I thought it went a bit overboard with Cicely almost whining about Grieve. We learn more about their backstory . But the whole "I must be with him" got a bit repetitive and old. For a character who has been so kick-ass, this almost co-dependency didn't quite work for me.
Second, what happened to Chatter? He had been a pretty main part of the action, actually helping Cicely remember her past, and then all of the sudden, he's not there at the big climactic ending. Where'd he go? But he was nowhere to be found. It was like, enter Grieve, exit Chatter, but there was no mention of his exit.
Finally, the whole who does Cicely trust issue. I get that it's to make it more intriguing to have intrigue and deception upon intrigue and deception. Ms. Galenorn clearly is moving forward with the "everything is gray" motif. But it's a bit much to keep up with all the plots and machinations of who's got what agenda. And now it even seems that Lannan, the vampire we all loved to hate in the first book and through most of this one, may not be the worst one. While I appreciate the everything is gray and trust no one, at some point, I do want to know who the heroes are and that they will ultimately defeat the bad guys.
Overall, the action was good, moving the story arc along. The world building and character building were solid. But there were a few minor scenes I could've lived without and some consistency issues. Plus, it took me a good 1/3 before I really got into this book. I almost gave up on it, but stuck in there. And I will read the next one as I want to see how this all plays out. which makes me waiver on how to rate this. So it gets the middle rating, 3-stars.
This book picks up where the first one left off. Again, the character development is pretty well done. We continue to learn more about Cicely's backstory as Cicely does. The rest of the cast, save Heather, all make appearances in this book. Plus we learn who is and meet Cicely's father. That was an interesting development. And the plot is still moving forward to the ultimate showdown with Myst. as
But there were a couple things that bugged me about this book. First, I got irritated by the constant star-crossed lovers/can't-live-without-each-other/more-than-soul-mates Cicely and Grieve. I thought it went a bit overboard with Cicely almost whining about Grieve. We learn more about their backstory . But the whole "I must be with him" got a bit repetitive and old. For a character who has been so kick-ass, this almost co-dependency didn't quite work for me.
Second, what happened to Chatter? He had been a pretty main part of the action, actually helping Cicely remember her past, and then all of the sudden, he's not there at the big climactic ending. Where'd he go? But he was nowhere to be found. It was like, enter Grieve, exit Chatter, but there was no mention of his exit.
Finally, the whole who does Cicely trust issue. I get that it's to make it more intriguing to have intrigue and deception upon intrigue and deception. Ms. Galenorn clearly is moving forward with the "everything is gray" motif. But it's a bit much to keep up with all the plots and machinations of who's got what agenda. And now it even seems that Lannan, the vampire we all loved to hate in the first book and through most of this one, may not be the worst one. While I appreciate the everything is gray and trust no one, at some point, I do want to know who the heroes are and that they will ultimately defeat the bad guys.
Overall, the action was good, moving the story arc along. The world building and character building were solid. But there were a few minor scenes I could've lived without and some consistency issues. Plus, it took me a good 1/3 before I really got into this book. I almost gave up on it, but stuck in there. And I will read the next one as I want to see how this all plays out. which makes me waiver on how to rate this. So it gets the middle rating, 3-stars.
August 2, 2019
This was my introduction to the Indigo Court series, unfortunately, while I enjoyed this book, I've decided that one really should read these in order. From what I gathered, this is what happened in the first book, or is the back story to even the first book. Cicely Waters, raised by a magic-born, drug addicted, con artist mother, her let Cicely go home to Washington every few years. In those visits she met and fell in love with Grieve, a fae prince. After her mother's death, she returned home. There she finds out her father (not that she knows who he is) is a owl shifter fae and she has that ability as well. Additionally, Myst, queen of the Indigo Court and winter, a vampire fae is trying to take over the world, spreading winter. She has taken over the kingdom of Lainule, fae queen of River and Rushes and summer. Myst is out to get Cicely, why Cicely doesn't know, and she is hurting those she loves. She has captured and turned Cicely's aunt Heather and Grieve.
So, in this book, there are revelations, conspiracies are exposed, allies made and lost. The next book in the series in Night Vision.
So, in this book, there are revelations, conspiracies are exposed, allies made and lost. The next book in the series in Night Vision.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 5, 2020
Wow, never thought I would say this but I think this series is even better than the Otherworld series!
This book was a roller coaster ride. I expected one person to betray Cecily and Rhiannon and the rest of the group, and I was right. But the 2nd betrayal came out of nowhere and threw me for a loop! And the third betrayal I began to suspect early in the book but I didn't expect it to happen right after they saved her/him from an attack!
I have to say that I suspected Cecily's father from the first book and it was c confirmed. :) And I'm glad to see the sex scenes were cut back considerably. I hope book 3 doesn't revive them to the extent that book one had.
I really like Chatter and I really like Peyton. Lannon isn't so much of a creep t his time but I don't trust him. I hope Regina gets out and stays safe. And I really LOVE the new character Luna!
That's all I'm going to say because anything else would spoil the book. If you liked or loved "Myst" book 1 in the series you are going to love book 2!
This book was a roller coaster ride. I expected one person to betray Cecily and Rhiannon and the rest of the group, and I was right. But the 2nd betrayal came out of nowhere and threw me for a loop! And the third betrayal I began to suspect early in the book but I didn't expect it to happen right after they saved her/him from an attack!
I have to say that I suspected Cecily's father from the first book and it was c confirmed. :) And I'm glad to see the sex scenes were cut back considerably. I hope book 3 doesn't revive them to the extent that book one had.
I really like Chatter and I really like Peyton. Lannon isn't so much of a creep t his time but I don't trust him. I hope Regina gets out and stays safe. And I really LOVE the new character Luna!
That's all I'm going to say because anything else would spoil the book. If you liked or loved "Myst" book 1 in the series you are going to love book 2!
January 2, 2021
Book two continues right after book one ends. This can be read as a standalone as Ms. Galenorn tends to spend about a page an a half recapping the previous book. For those who have a bigger gap between reading each of these books, it is helpful.
Cicely is in more trouble. As fast as she is making friends and gaining allies, it appears some allies are really not friends and more foe. Cicely's childhood of instability and always fighting for her safety has given her the right temperament and attitude to handle the new things she's learning about both magic and her heritage. Unfortunately, her inexperience and ignorance has placed her at a disadvantage with the vampires and the fae.
This is another action packed story with a bit of sexy time slipped in. Personally, the sexy time was meh for me. The action and the constant fear and fighting for her life is more interesting. Looking forward to diving into the next book.
Recommended for urban fantasy readers who enjoy a heroine learning the ropes and making mistakes along the way.
Cicely is in more trouble. As fast as she is making friends and gaining allies, it appears some allies are really not friends and more foe. Cicely's childhood of instability and always fighting for her safety has given her the right temperament and attitude to handle the new things she's learning about both magic and her heritage. Unfortunately, her inexperience and ignorance has placed her at a disadvantage with the vampires and the fae.
This is another action packed story with a bit of sexy time slipped in. Personally, the sexy time was meh for me. The action and the constant fear and fighting for her life is more interesting. Looking forward to diving into the next book.
Recommended for urban fantasy readers who enjoy a heroine learning the ropes and making mistakes along the way.
January 23, 2019
Continuing the story started in Night Myst (you really should start with it), Cicely and her allies, including the Queen of Summer and the shaky alliance with the Crimson Court vampires, continue their fight against Myst, her Shadow Hunters, her Indigo Court and her other minions. Grieve is still in the Indigo Court's power, and Cicely longs to rescue him. First, she and her allies must stay alive! There are betrayals, shifting alliances, unexpected discoveries and violence as the war progresses. The Moon Spinners are officially organized, replacing the defunct Thirteen Moons Society. They are recognized officially and will become part of the Consortium. If it's been a while since you read Night Myst, the Character List at the end of the book is helpful. Also, if you want to continue the series, there are handy links. Book 3 continues where book 2 ends, and it was impossible for me to stop - I had to keep going.
October 7, 2017
World Building: A++
Mythology: A++
Feels: A+++
Suspense: A+
Plot-Twists: A+++
Villains: A+
Girl Power: A++
Guy-Hero: A+
Love-Interests: A+
The world that Galenorn has built is captivating and the mythology she created for the very foundation of this series is fascinating. Very immersive. The conflicts, politics and intrigue are enthralling.
For you clean-readers: this book DOES have mature content. You'll need to do some self-editing or scene-skipping to read this one.
Mythology: A++
Feels: A+++
Suspense: A+
Plot-Twists: A+++
Villains: A+
Girl Power: A++
Guy-Hero: A+
Love-Interests: A+
The world that Galenorn has built is captivating and the mythology she created for the very foundation of this series is fascinating. Very immersive. The conflicts, politics and intrigue are enthralling.
For you clean-readers: this book DOES have mature content. You'll need to do some self-editing or scene-skipping to read this one.
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