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Otherworld #1
Faelorehn
Celtic mythology blends beautifully with the modern world in this contemporary fantasy romance: The Mortal Instruments meets The Iron Fey.
I never heard him come after me and even as I climbed the slope and stumbled onto our shaded back lawn, I didn’t look back. It was like the day the gnomes chased me all over again, but this time I was not escaping some horrible little creatures, I was fleeing from an incredibly good-looking guy who could very well understand me completely. I was either saving myself from that serial killer I always imagined lived down in the swamp, or I had finally gone over the deep end . . .
Meghan Elam has been strange her entire life: her eyes have this odd habit of changing color and she sees and hears things no one else does. When the visions and voices in her head start to get worse, she is convinced that her parents will want to drag her off to another psychiatrist. That is, until the mysterious Cade MacRoich shows up out of nowhere with an explanation of his own.
Cade brings her news of another realm where goblins and gnomes are the norm, a place where whispering spirits exist in the very earth, and a world where Meghan just might find the answers she has always sought.
I never heard him come after me and even as I climbed the slope and stumbled onto our shaded back lawn, I didn’t look back. It was like the day the gnomes chased me all over again, but this time I was not escaping some horrible little creatures, I was fleeing from an incredibly good-looking guy who could very well understand me completely. I was either saving myself from that serial killer I always imagined lived down in the swamp, or I had finally gone over the deep end . . .
Meghan Elam has been strange her entire life: her eyes have this odd habit of changing color and she sees and hears things no one else does. When the visions and voices in her head start to get worse, she is convinced that her parents will want to drag her off to another psychiatrist. That is, until the mysterious Cade MacRoich shows up out of nowhere with an explanation of his own.
Cade brings her news of another realm where goblins and gnomes are the norm, a place where whispering spirits exist in the very earth, and a world where Meghan just might find the answers she has always sought.
230 pages, ebook
First published April 21, 2012
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About the author
Jenna Elizabeth Johnson
37 books411 followersFantasy Author. Swordswoman. Chicken Mama. These are just a few of the titles Jenna Elizabeth Johnson proudly goes by. She is the author of over a dozen novels, novellas, and short stories, including the award-winning Legend of Oescienne series, the Otherworld series, and the Draghans of Firiehn novella series.
Besides writing fantasy adventures featuring domineering dragons, headstrong heroines, brooding Celtic warriors, and all the magical creatures in between, she is a competitive HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) practitioner, participating in longsword tournaments whenever she gets the chance.
During her down time, Jenna can be found exploring the open spaces of California’s Central Coast, camping in Yosemite National Park, reading books and webcomics, or hanging out with her flock of overly-affectionate lap chickens.
You can join Jenna’s readership at www.jennaelizabethjohnson.com.
Besides writing fantasy adventures featuring domineering dragons, headstrong heroines, brooding Celtic warriors, and all the magical creatures in between, she is a competitive HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) practitioner, participating in longsword tournaments whenever she gets the chance.
During her down time, Jenna can be found exploring the open spaces of California’s Central Coast, camping in Yosemite National Park, reading books and webcomics, or hanging out with her flock of overly-affectionate lap chickens.
You can join Jenna’s readership at www.jennaelizabethjohnson.com.
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July 28, 2015
So, as you can guess, I am on a Fae binge now and for some reason, I just can't find many fae books out there to read that aren't Vampires or Shapeshifters as the main story.
I stumbled across this one and thought I would give it a try and came up satisfied but not ecstatic. I found myself not being able to connect with the main character and felt that the story was missing deep information to explain the connection between the main characters.
But like I said...it wasn't a bust, just not a series I would put everything else down for.
I stumbled across this one and thought I would give it a try and came up satisfied but not ecstatic. I found myself not being able to connect with the main character and felt that the story was missing deep information to explain the connection between the main characters.
But like I said...it wasn't a bust, just not a series I would put everything else down for.
December 5, 2012
Oh. My. God. This book was so fucking boring. I am so glad I am finally finished. I started this last night at about this time. And this was a short book...I even skimmed a shit ton of it and I am only now finishing it...that should say something. I can read a book twice as long as this one in half the time when I like it...yeah.
Needless to say, I was easily distracted from this book. I found myself fine with doing the dishes and other random chores, including but not limited to, cleaning the bathroom.
Unfortunately I read this in a monotone fashion...it was just completely flat to me. There was no excitement, no real tangible emotion; nothing jumped off the page to drag me in. I was completely outside it and bored off my ass the entire time. The reading felt heavy, almost like you had to read it slow. It took far too long for anything of significance to happen, and when it did, it felt completely watered down.
There were a lot of over explanations. For example, why Thomas and Robyn were able to be driving vehicles on any given day. It was always completely irrelevant to the story and it also served no purpose in character development; however, it did contribute to the bore factor.
"I clicked on the name without so much as a second thought." Did anyone else notice that Meghan had a thing about second thoughts? She doesn't think about a lot of things she ends up doing...
I was also curious as to the size of these pine cones...I mean, geeze, she thought she killed the boy...Must have been some impressive pine cones.
I also liked how seriously delusional Meghan was. I kind of felt bad for her because she finally learns she's not crazy, just to completely convince me that, in fact, yes she is. I am not seeing how she was ever lead on by Cade. Good lord, they never so much as hugged or held hands! How was he leading her on by being friendly? The majority of the time she was sure he was not interested in her in that manner, so why was she twisting it? It was much like how she was so worried he was going to take advantage of her while thinking she didn't stand a chance with him...what kind of contradiction is that?
With how often her dreams were brought up, and the fact that she was having a particular dream annually, why was this dropped like a hot potato without ever explaining the significance of those dreams? Why was she having them? I want to know why they were so important to occur every year around the same time.
I really wish the scene with Cade and the Morrigan hadn't been so obvious. I also wish the identity of those two characters hadn't been so obvious.
Meghan was a fucking fool. She was completely nuts. Aside from her delusions and possessiveness of Cade, she was an imbecile. She couldn't put two and two together unless it was completely spelled out and shown with complete diagrams for her. She was also completely dull. There was absolutely nothing story worthy about her. I'd have to say she was one of the weakest characters I have ever read about.
So I am going to go out on a limb here and say that her "Flaw" is that she is an imbecile. I could totally see how that could destroy the balance of the Otherworld.
Speaking of the Otherworld. What the fuck was up with that? We got a glimpse of nothing? She was there long enough to see some stones, the sky, and some shrubbery that was not even described? That was like the most anticipated part of this book! And I was given a fucking rock garden? Then she is back home again? Yeah, bad move!
As for the romance, I can see a lot of people being annoyed by the lack of progress. I was fine with it. In fact, it was the only thing I enjoyed in the story. I am happy that there is something left to be discovered between them in the next book, even though we all know there is something building there.
I do love the cover.
Would I recommend this? Oh, no. It wasn't worth the torture. Will I read the next books? No.
Needless to say, I was easily distracted from this book. I found myself fine with doing the dishes and other random chores, including but not limited to, cleaning the bathroom.
Unfortunately I read this in a monotone fashion...it was just completely flat to me. There was no excitement, no real tangible emotion; nothing jumped off the page to drag me in. I was completely outside it and bored off my ass the entire time. The reading felt heavy, almost like you had to read it slow. It took far too long for anything of significance to happen, and when it did, it felt completely watered down.
There were a lot of over explanations. For example, why Thomas and Robyn were able to be driving vehicles on any given day. It was always completely irrelevant to the story and it also served no purpose in character development; however, it did contribute to the bore factor.
"I clicked on the name without so much as a second thought." Did anyone else notice that Meghan had a thing about second thoughts? She doesn't think about a lot of things she ends up doing...
I was also curious as to the size of these pine cones...I mean, geeze, she thought she killed the boy...Must have been some impressive pine cones.
I also liked how seriously delusional Meghan was. I kind of felt bad for her because she finally learns she's not crazy, just to completely convince me that, in fact, yes she is. I am not seeing how she was ever lead on by Cade. Good lord, they never so much as hugged or held hands! How was he leading her on by being friendly? The majority of the time she was sure he was not interested in her in that manner, so why was she twisting it? It was much like how she was so worried he was going to take advantage of her while thinking she didn't stand a chance with him...what kind of contradiction is that?
With how often her dreams were brought up, and the fact that she was having a particular dream annually, why was this dropped like a hot potato without ever explaining the significance of those dreams? Why was she having them? I want to know why they were so important to occur every year around the same time.
I really wish the scene with Cade and the Morrigan hadn't been so obvious. I also wish the identity of those two characters hadn't been so obvious.
Meghan was a fucking fool. She was completely nuts. Aside from her delusions and possessiveness of Cade, she was an imbecile. She couldn't put two and two together unless it was completely spelled out and shown with complete diagrams for her. She was also completely dull. There was absolutely nothing story worthy about her. I'd have to say she was one of the weakest characters I have ever read about.
So I am going to go out on a limb here and say that her "Flaw" is that she is an imbecile. I could totally see how that could destroy the balance of the Otherworld.
Speaking of the Otherworld. What the fuck was up with that? We got a glimpse of nothing? She was there long enough to see some stones, the sky, and some shrubbery that was not even described? That was like the most anticipated part of this book! And I was given a fucking rock garden? Then she is back home again? Yeah, bad move!
As for the romance, I can see a lot of people being annoyed by the lack of progress. I was fine with it. In fact, it was the only thing I enjoyed in the story. I am happy that there is something left to be discovered between them in the next book, even though we all know there is something building there.
I do love the cover.
Would I recommend this? Oh, no. It wasn't worth the torture. Will I read the next books? No.
July 12, 2019
One day I will learn not to become lost in the cover picture and to research the actual books a little more. Admittedly, I am not a huge fan of YA books (although I have read several and found enjoyment in some of them) and if I would have looked a bit harder, I would have seen YA is the author’s key market.
No matter, it didn’t take long for me to figure it out, and author Jenna Elizababeth Johnson had a habit of inventing new phrases, some of them very clever and forcing me to grin from time to time. In fact, in the first half of the book, I found myself getting involved and couldn’t wait to see where the author was going to take me.
And then something happened. I had spotted early on that Ms. Johnson had a habit of telegraphing future events, thus destroying the fun of experiencing the story as it happened. On top of that, the clever, inventive storyline about magic suddenly became worse than mundane. The story morphed into a humdrum, heard-this-all-before tale, one that can be found in many other books. The plot fizzled and nothing of importance was revealed, although one can guess that if book two is read, more will be learned.
The main characters are flat, almost one-dimensional, and the romance referred to in the book’s description is more puppy love from a girl who can’t live without the lead male even though only a few pages previous she had decided he was too old for her. In fact, Meghan argues inside her head a lot, and flip-flops back and forth. I get that maybe the author wanted to portray the mind of a teenage girl, but the back and forth thinking didn’t work for me.
The descriptive passages are good, which helped me to make it all the way to the last page. For me, “Faelohren” is a book that has some promising features, but overall, I didn’t like…although you might. Three stars.
No matter, it didn’t take long for me to figure it out, and author Jenna Elizababeth Johnson had a habit of inventing new phrases, some of them very clever and forcing me to grin from time to time. In fact, in the first half of the book, I found myself getting involved and couldn’t wait to see where the author was going to take me.
And then something happened. I had spotted early on that Ms. Johnson had a habit of telegraphing future events, thus destroying the fun of experiencing the story as it happened. On top of that, the clever, inventive storyline about magic suddenly became worse than mundane. The story morphed into a humdrum, heard-this-all-before tale, one that can be found in many other books. The plot fizzled and nothing of importance was revealed, although one can guess that if book two is read, more will be learned.
The main characters are flat, almost one-dimensional, and the romance referred to in the book’s description is more puppy love from a girl who can’t live without the lead male even though only a few pages previous she had decided he was too old for her. In fact, Meghan argues inside her head a lot, and flip-flops back and forth. I get that maybe the author wanted to portray the mind of a teenage girl, but the back and forth thinking didn’t work for me.
The descriptive passages are good, which helped me to make it all the way to the last page. For me, “Faelohren” is a book that has some promising features, but overall, I didn’t like…although you might. Three stars.
June 27, 2012
It started well but turned out and ended to be a disappointment.
I got this book through the ARR program in Goodreads and I'm grateful to Ms. Johnson for providing me a copy to review. Honestly, I had such high hopes for this book because it was about fey. I love these kinds of books, especially what with The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa.
First thing that I noticed was that, Meghan, the character here in Faelorehn, had the exact same name with the main character in Kagawa's The Iron Fey, even with the spelling. Perhaps it was just a coincidence but it didn't really sit well with me. To add, one of Meghan's best friend here is named Robyn. Meghan from The Iron Fey had Robin as her bestfriend, as well. There was just a difference in spelling and gender.
Now, on with the story. Meghan Elam had been hearing voices and seeing things and visions ever since she could remember. As a child, she was found wandering the streets of Los Angeles and was adopted. She had been to psychiatrists and therapists and then she found out that there was a reason for all the madness. Meghan is Otherworldy and not human at all.
The start was interesting, to say the least. But the interest soon waned. The major problem with this book is the pacing. It was so dragging. I was shocked to find out I was already halfway through and not much development had happened.
Secondly, the characters were weak. Meghan, above all, was gullible, weak, and unstable. I could understand that it was hard to cope with the things she learned, that she was shaky from all the information she got. But, she was extremely and unreasonably inconsistent with her behavior. And, when Cade got mixed into the picture, her character went downhill even more.
The romance in this story -- it felt like Ms. Johnson was trying to hard and the effort didn't end up well. The romance was forcefully incorporated and out of place. At one moment, Meghan was conflicted with her identity and the next, her thoughts are warring about Cade's loyalty and her heartbreak and what have you.
Nonetheless, the concept was great and the take with the Celtic gods and goddesses was a fresh taste but I guess, I just really didn't like this at all.
I got this book through the ARR program in Goodreads and I'm grateful to Ms. Johnson for providing me a copy to review. Honestly, I had such high hopes for this book because it was about fey. I love these kinds of books, especially what with The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa.
First thing that I noticed was that, Meghan, the character here in Faelorehn, had the exact same name with the main character in Kagawa's The Iron Fey, even with the spelling. Perhaps it was just a coincidence but it didn't really sit well with me. To add, one of Meghan's best friend here is named Robyn. Meghan from The Iron Fey had Robin as her bestfriend, as well. There was just a difference in spelling and gender.
Now, on with the story. Meghan Elam had been hearing voices and seeing things and visions ever since she could remember. As a child, she was found wandering the streets of Los Angeles and was adopted. She had been to psychiatrists and therapists and then she found out that there was a reason for all the madness. Meghan is Otherworldy and not human at all.
The start was interesting, to say the least. But the interest soon waned. The major problem with this book is the pacing. It was so dragging. I was shocked to find out I was already halfway through and not much development had happened.
Secondly, the characters were weak. Meghan, above all, was gullible, weak, and unstable. I could understand that it was hard to cope with the things she learned, that she was shaky from all the information she got. But, she was extremely and unreasonably inconsistent with her behavior. And, when Cade got mixed into the picture, her character went downhill even more.
The romance in this story -- it felt like Ms. Johnson was trying to hard and the effort didn't end up well. The romance was forcefully incorporated and out of place. At one moment, Meghan was conflicted with her identity and the next, her thoughts are warring about Cade's loyalty and her heartbreak and what have you.
Nonetheless, the concept was great and the take with the Celtic gods and goddesses was a fresh taste but I guess, I just really didn't like this at all.
August 4, 2012
I'm so glad I got a chance to read (and review) this book which Ms. Jenna has generously given through the We <3 YA books group. Faelorehn was actually the first book of Ms. Jenna's that I read and I don't normally read books that involve fae and such, but I'm so incredibly happy that I read it and gave it a shot.
Faelorehn revolves around Meghan Elam, an unusually trustworthy, gutsy and independent heroine. She is not your average normal girl, what with her hearing voices and seeing things no one else but her can. She has always been different and picked on because of that. Meghan has a very likable personality. Even with all that's happening around her (the normal and the not-so-normal), she still presents herself as one tough girl. She has a candid personality who has the tendency to act on instinct [and most of the time get herself in trouble because of it].
Reading Faelorehn was a nice time-out for me from reading all the angels/vampire/witch books out there. I'm not totally fond of reading books with fae in them, but reading Faelorehn has totally changed my mind. (I might just find myself reading more fae books now and again, hmm)
Anyway, Faelorehn is a definite must-read book. Yes, I found it quite slow-paced at the beginning but it started to pick up pace through the middle and that's when it started to become really interesting. It was nice to see how the whole plot involved the Celtic history and such since I really don't know much about them. Ms. Jenna created a story that will pique reader's interest and a whole new world that will suck you in. Though it felt to me like we didn't get enough glimpse of "Otherworld" and was left hanging, so now I'm left wanting more.
The characters too held intrigue and interest and they were all equally fun to read. I especially want to see more of Meghan's brother, Aiden. I feel like there's something more to him than that. But of course I especially love Caden's character. There's still so much mystery surrounding him and what his true identity and intentions truly are. I so badly want to read the next book just to have more of him..
I cannot wait to read the second book of the Otherworld trilogy -
This review is also posted on my blog: Click!
Faelorehn revolves around Meghan Elam, an unusually trustworthy, gutsy and independent heroine. She is not your average normal girl, what with her hearing voices and seeing things no one else but her can. She has always been different and picked on because of that. Meghan has a very likable personality. Even with all that's happening around her (the normal and the not-so-normal), she still presents herself as one tough girl. She has a candid personality who has the tendency to act on instinct [and most of the time get herself in trouble because of it].
Reading Faelorehn was a nice time-out for me from reading all the angels/vampire/witch books out there. I'm not totally fond of reading books with fae in them, but reading Faelorehn has totally changed my mind. (I might just find myself reading more fae books now and again, hmm)
Anyway, Faelorehn is a definite must-read book. Yes, I found it quite slow-paced at the beginning but it started to pick up pace through the middle and that's when it started to become really interesting. It was nice to see how the whole plot involved the Celtic history and such since I really don't know much about them. Ms. Jenna created a story that will pique reader's interest and a whole new world that will suck you in. Though it felt to me like we didn't get enough glimpse of "Otherworld" and was left hanging, so now I'm left wanting more.
The characters too held intrigue and interest and they were all equally fun to read. I especially want to see more of Meghan's brother, Aiden. I feel like there's something more to him than that. But of course I especially love Caden's character. There's still so much mystery surrounding him and what his true identity and intentions truly are. I so badly want to read the next book just to have more of him..
I cannot wait to read the second book of the Otherworld trilogy -
This review is also posted on my blog: Click!
July 7, 2013
An intriguing premise ruined by bad writing, terrible pacing, a lack of tension, weak characters, and an absence of both focus and follow through.
I can't. I just can't.
I really wanted to like Faelorehn. That's why I got this anyway after losing the GoodReads giveaway. A story about fae and mystery? Yes, please! The idea is great, the story I think Johnson wanted to tell has so much potential, but the actual execution has so many problems that even the idea is ruined.
As another 1-star reviewer said, when cleaning the bathroom is preferable to reading this book, then something is very, very wrong. (Not with my bathroom, however. It's sparkling now!)
The writing itself is not that good, overly simplistic and meandering, poor word choice and poor grammar, lacking the punch that carries a reader through a story. As I read, I felt a very basic writing class on construction and structure would've immeasurably helped the work. Too much extraneous information thrown in, much of it description of things that don't matter and add nothing to the story or do anything to push forward the plot (and oh! How that plot needed pushed forward!). Unimportant things are repeated while what should be major plot points are just flat out dropped, forgotten and never referred to again. The pacing is terrible: for the first third or so of the book, nothing freakin' happens. That's not acceptable, especially since when something does finally happen, the scenes are so flat and are more like descriptions of something we missed "seeing" rather than scenes we're witnessing unfold.
The characters. Honestly...what characters? There aren't fully formed characters here, only the equivalent of paper dolls. No depth, no personality, no flow of true action and reaction; they don't even interact with each other in a way that isn't stunted! After a while I felt as if Johnson started writing without fully fleshing out any of her characters, using cardboard [Insert Character Here] placeholders along the way and never bothering to insert the actual living, breathing, well-developed characters.
Boring. Cardinal rule of writing: don't be boring. Faelorehn is excruciating, so boring I actually forgot I was reading it: I would decide to go read, try to remember where I put my book, and then have a moment where I couldn't remember what book I was in the middle of reading. Unforgivable.
Skip this one. Ignore the free ARC reviews or at least take them for what they are: reviews "purchased" with the gift of a free book. Although reviewers claim (and often genuinely try) to lack bias, there's often a very real danger that the ratings are skewed far more toward the positive side, out of some combination of gratitude for a free book, an affinity with the author for giving said book, and some subconscious desire not to upset said author. This doesn't apply to all, certainly, but in cases like this where there are so damn many that they take up much of the review page, take them with a grain of salt. I've never seen so many ARC reviews on a book before, traditional or self-published, and that should've sent up a red flag. How many copies did she have to give away just to get people to read?
Go read something else. I've heard rumors that the dictionary is more interesting.
I can't. I just can't.
I really wanted to like Faelorehn. That's why I got this anyway after losing the GoodReads giveaway. A story about fae and mystery? Yes, please! The idea is great, the story I think Johnson wanted to tell has so much potential, but the actual execution has so many problems that even the idea is ruined.
As another 1-star reviewer said, when cleaning the bathroom is preferable to reading this book, then something is very, very wrong. (Not with my bathroom, however. It's sparkling now!)
The writing itself is not that good, overly simplistic and meandering, poor word choice and poor grammar, lacking the punch that carries a reader through a story. As I read, I felt a very basic writing class on construction and structure would've immeasurably helped the work. Too much extraneous information thrown in, much of it description of things that don't matter and add nothing to the story or do anything to push forward the plot (and oh! How that plot needed pushed forward!). Unimportant things are repeated while what should be major plot points are just flat out dropped, forgotten and never referred to again. The pacing is terrible: for the first third or so of the book, nothing freakin' happens. That's not acceptable, especially since when something does finally happen, the scenes are so flat and are more like descriptions of something we missed "seeing" rather than scenes we're witnessing unfold.
The characters. Honestly...what characters? There aren't fully formed characters here, only the equivalent of paper dolls. No depth, no personality, no flow of true action and reaction; they don't even interact with each other in a way that isn't stunted! After a while I felt as if Johnson started writing without fully fleshing out any of her characters, using cardboard [Insert Character Here] placeholders along the way and never bothering to insert the actual living, breathing, well-developed characters.
Boring. Cardinal rule of writing: don't be boring. Faelorehn is excruciating, so boring I actually forgot I was reading it: I would decide to go read, try to remember where I put my book, and then have a moment where I couldn't remember what book I was in the middle of reading. Unforgivable.
Skip this one. Ignore the free ARC reviews or at least take them for what they are: reviews "purchased" with the gift of a free book. Although reviewers claim (and often genuinely try) to lack bias, there's often a very real danger that the ratings are skewed far more toward the positive side, out of some combination of gratitude for a free book, an affinity with the author for giving said book, and some subconscious desire not to upset said author. This doesn't apply to all, certainly, but in cases like this where there are so damn many that they take up much of the review page, take them with a grain of salt. I've never seen so many ARC reviews on a book before, traditional or self-published, and that should've sent up a red flag. How many copies did she have to give away just to get people to read?
Go read something else. I've heard rumors that the dictionary is more interesting.
June 9, 2012
I really enjoyed this book, it was most fascinating.
I still don't really understand what happened at the end there but I'm sure book 2 would clear that up- yeah that's right I'm so reading book 2!!
It was very very different from the norm books I read.
You see Megan is a foster kid, she was found at the age of 2 in gang infested streets- naked.
Since then she has lived comfortably with foster parents and her 4 'brothers.'
She has always heard voices, has nightmares and has a tendency to sleepwalk, mostly into a swap near her house. Strange things have always happened to her and she is often called crazy by her peers.
Then she meets Cale or 'hobo bob- LOL and she finds out who she truly is. A girl from the otherworld. Where fae, spirits and god and goddesses live. A world that wants to see her dead.
Brilliant book- although it could have expanded on the ending a little longe, it didn't seem quite sufficient enough for a good closure. Although it leads onto a second book quite nicely.
I still don't really understand what happened at the end there but I'm sure book 2 would clear that up- yeah that's right I'm so reading book 2!!
It was very very different from the norm books I read.
You see Megan is a foster kid, she was found at the age of 2 in gang infested streets- naked.
Since then she has lived comfortably with foster parents and her 4 'brothers.'
She has always heard voices, has nightmares and has a tendency to sleepwalk, mostly into a swap near her house. Strange things have always happened to her and she is often called crazy by her peers.
Then she meets Cale or 'hobo bob- LOL and she finds out who she truly is. A girl from the otherworld. Where fae, spirits and god and goddesses live. A world that wants to see her dead.
Brilliant book- although it could have expanded on the ending a little longe, it didn't seem quite sufficient enough for a good closure. Although it leads onto a second book quite nicely.
October 9, 2012
2.5 stars
Let me start by saying this is probably one of the hardest reviews I have ever written because this book just had so little impact for me. I’m not saying it was bad, in fact I remember thinking when I finished the book that I sort of liked it, but now (only a few days later) I can hardly remember anything about it, and that isn’t good.
This book is based on the Fae and Celtic mythology; it is very good in this respect, quite unique and really interesting. The characters are what let the book down, there isn’t much substance to them and I felt they were under developed. The romance between the two main characters felt forced, like the author had put it in because she felt she had to rather than because that was what worked best for the book.
Also, this book is yet another case of the girl deciding she loves the guy after they have spoken about twice, and the very predictable big misunderstanding that nearly ruins everything and is caused entirely by the main character just being an idiot. Sigh.
The idea and basic storyline behind the book is good; it just needs more development for the characters and their romance, a little more action and a general polish and it could be a very good book. In my opinion it is not there yet though. Give this book a try if you like fiction based on mythology as that aspect of the book is very good.
*I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, this has not affected my review in anyway*
Let me start by saying this is probably one of the hardest reviews I have ever written because this book just had so little impact for me. I’m not saying it was bad, in fact I remember thinking when I finished the book that I sort of liked it, but now (only a few days later) I can hardly remember anything about it, and that isn’t good.
This book is based on the Fae and Celtic mythology; it is very good in this respect, quite unique and really interesting. The characters are what let the book down, there isn’t much substance to them and I felt they were under developed. The romance between the two main characters felt forced, like the author had put it in because she felt she had to rather than because that was what worked best for the book.
Also, this book is yet another case of the girl deciding she loves the guy after they have spoken about twice, and the very predictable big misunderstanding that nearly ruins everything and is caused entirely by the main character just being an idiot. Sigh.
The idea and basic storyline behind the book is good; it just needs more development for the characters and their romance, a little more action and a general polish and it could be a very good book. In my opinion it is not there yet though. Give this book a try if you like fiction based on mythology as that aspect of the book is very good.
*I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, this has not affected my review in anyway*
August 24, 2014
Im not usually into this kinda story so I was very surprised to find that I actually very much enjoyed Faelorehn.
I was drawn in after just reading a couple of pages and from then on I just wanted to keep going, I can really empathize with Meghan and how she must feel knowing that she was just abandoned like that, what kinda parents would leave their two year old daughter just wondering the streets of a dangerous city.
Meghan has a lot of background and it gets revealed slowly throughout the book, it was nice how she got adopted by the Elams they sound like a lovely family and they all seem to get on really well together, I especially liked meghans bond with her fifth brother Aiden.
Cade was the one that intrigued me the most, I thought it was nice how he saved her from the otherworldly creatures and the way he has been assisting her in the start of the journey to finding out her true identity and who she really is but it would have been so much easier for everybody if he wasnt so secretive .
The bond between maghan and her group of school friends was a nice touch, the way they all stick up for one another aginst the bullies and help each other out.
All in all this was a fantasic book and I will DEFINATELY be reading the next book in the trilogy, I cant wait to find out what happens next.
I was drawn in after just reading a couple of pages and from then on I just wanted to keep going, I can really empathize with Meghan and how she must feel knowing that she was just abandoned like that, what kinda parents would leave their two year old daughter just wondering the streets of a dangerous city.
Meghan has a lot of background and it gets revealed slowly throughout the book, it was nice how she got adopted by the Elams they sound like a lovely family and they all seem to get on really well together, I especially liked meghans bond with her fifth brother Aiden.
Cade was the one that intrigued me the most, I thought it was nice how he saved her from the otherworldly creatures and the way he has been assisting her in the start of the journey to finding out her true identity and who she really is but it would have been so much easier for everybody if he wasnt so secretive .
The bond between maghan and her group of school friends was a nice touch, the way they all stick up for one another aginst the bullies and help each other out.
All in all this was a fantasic book and I will DEFINATELY be reading the next book in the trilogy, I cant wait to find out what happens next.
August 18, 2012
For starters, I have to say I really enjoyed this novel! I'm so glad I contacted Ms. Johnson about reading and reviewing her novel. I was intrigued with the description and I was not disappointed at all. I was only disappointed when I had to put the novel down so I could sleep last night!! Needless to say, I am looking forward to book two in the trilogy. This was a great set up for a series because there are still so many unanswered questions that leave he next books room to explore and discover. I'm hooked and will be continuing for sure!
Meghan Elam is a 17 year old outcast and former orphan who was very lucky to be adopted into a loving family. She struggled with visions, hearing voices and recurring dreams that she never really escaped. Plus her ever changing eye color is just icing on the cake. Despite countless treatments, nothing ever seemed to help. After having been labeled crazy by her classmates, she realizes she is better off keeping the strange happenings to herself. She has a great group of friends with whom she has bonded with given the fact that the five of them are all outsiders. They reminded me of a modern day Breakfast Club, but the twist is they are all real friends rather than friends for a day. So the beginning of the novel does a great job setting up Meghan's life with her friends and her attempt at some kind of normalcy that she tries to maintain even after the craziness begins when Cade comes into her life and offers her an explanation to those voices and visions. She is Faelorehn. A fact that will begin to shine some light on who she is as things begin to unfold.
Meghan is a strong female character which I loved! I would much rather read a story with a strong female than a weak one who becomes complete mush when confronted with an attractive boy. Ok sure she is human and does swoon over the boy, but she is capable of carrying on with her life as well which makes her a much more compelling character than say Bella in Twilight. Yay for having a backbone! I really enjoyed Cade as well. We don't see him too much with this novel. We really only get snippets of him but I'm hoping we see much more of him in the future. Cade is a mystery and I look forward to learning more about him.
The Celtic myths and lore are intriguing because with the market so saturated with Vampire and Werewolves THIS novel offers something completely different. I enjoyed learning about the myths along with Meghan rather than feeling I needed to do some research to find out just what the heck all of this is. Learning along with her helped me connect with the character more. I enjoyed learning about the legends and making the connections with Meghan to the world she was learning existed alongside her own.
I admit the pacing of this is gradual and for some people it may be too slow, but for me this worked very well. I liked the fact that everything didn't completely culminate at the end and get wrapped up in a neat little bow. As I said there are some unanswered questions lingering that have me wondering just where things are going to go.
One of my favorite quotes:
"If I were an ordinary high school girl and if her were an ordinary high school boy, I would be hoping for some romantic liaison on his part right then. But neither of us was ordinary and he was definitely not a high school boy."
If I were to be so bold as to make any comparisons, when honestly I don't think there can be this story is a one of a kind, there are elements that reminded me of Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series just with the fact that Meghan never knew of this world and she now has to learn how to become a part of it. I loved the Mortal Instruments and I find that I am just as hooked on this series as I was with Clare's novel.
Meghan Elam is a 17 year old outcast and former orphan who was very lucky to be adopted into a loving family. She struggled with visions, hearing voices and recurring dreams that she never really escaped. Plus her ever changing eye color is just icing on the cake. Despite countless treatments, nothing ever seemed to help. After having been labeled crazy by her classmates, she realizes she is better off keeping the strange happenings to herself. She has a great group of friends with whom she has bonded with given the fact that the five of them are all outsiders. They reminded me of a modern day Breakfast Club, but the twist is they are all real friends rather than friends for a day. So the beginning of the novel does a great job setting up Meghan's life with her friends and her attempt at some kind of normalcy that she tries to maintain even after the craziness begins when Cade comes into her life and offers her an explanation to those voices and visions. She is Faelorehn. A fact that will begin to shine some light on who she is as things begin to unfold.
Meghan is a strong female character which I loved! I would much rather read a story with a strong female than a weak one who becomes complete mush when confronted with an attractive boy. Ok sure she is human and does swoon over the boy, but she is capable of carrying on with her life as well which makes her a much more compelling character than say Bella in Twilight. Yay for having a backbone! I really enjoyed Cade as well. We don't see him too much with this novel. We really only get snippets of him but I'm hoping we see much more of him in the future. Cade is a mystery and I look forward to learning more about him.
The Celtic myths and lore are intriguing because with the market so saturated with Vampire and Werewolves THIS novel offers something completely different. I enjoyed learning about the myths along with Meghan rather than feeling I needed to do some research to find out just what the heck all of this is. Learning along with her helped me connect with the character more. I enjoyed learning about the legends and making the connections with Meghan to the world she was learning existed alongside her own.
I admit the pacing of this is gradual and for some people it may be too slow, but for me this worked very well. I liked the fact that everything didn't completely culminate at the end and get wrapped up in a neat little bow. As I said there are some unanswered questions lingering that have me wondering just where things are going to go.
One of my favorite quotes:
"If I were an ordinary high school girl and if her were an ordinary high school boy, I would be hoping for some romantic liaison on his part right then. But neither of us was ordinary and he was definitely not a high school boy."
If I were to be so bold as to make any comparisons, when honestly I don't think there can be this story is a one of a kind, there are elements that reminded me of Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series just with the fact that Meghan never knew of this world and she now has to learn how to become a part of it. I loved the Mortal Instruments and I find that I am just as hooked on this series as I was with Clare's novel.
February 27, 2015
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This one just didn't do it for me.
Meghan is a 17-year-old high school junior, and her life at school is pretty difficult. She only has a few close friends, and there is a particular group of people who get way too much pleasure out of making her miserable. It was almost painful to read some of the things they said to her.
She was adopted and she always felt like she was different, and she is believed to have mental problems because she hallucinates and hears voices. Of course we find out that she is perfectly sane she just happens to be a fairy. Meghan spent too much time picking on herself in my opinion. She picked on everything from the way she looked to her intelligence. Nothing is off limits, and she never gives herself a break.
Cade was Meghan's romantic lead, and I liked him, but he and Meghan didn't have great chemistry. I’m used to reading paranormal romance novels where the male lead is centuries older than the teenage girl he is wooing, but the age difference never feels like that much. Usually, he still speaks and carries himself like a young man, but Cade used language that made his age very clear. He was just too formal for my personal taste. I did like that he was a nice gentleman instead of a sarcastic bad boy. Nice guys aren’t represented enough in YA books so that was refreshing. But because he was so nice, he kept a lot of distance between himself and Meghan. It’s hard for a book to be romantic when both the hero and the heroine are too afraid to flirt with each other.
This book's biggest selling point is the amount of detail and research that the author put in Celtic mythology. Sometimes it felt a little bit like reading an article or textbook, and I’m not sure all the information was necessary, but I respect that it was there.
This was a first installment in the series, and the focus was on helping the reader get to know the main character, learn a lot about Celtic Mythology, and become invested in the future romantic relationship between Meghan and Cade. Nothing really noteworthy happens in the story until the last couple of chapters, and by then, it was kind of too late to keep me interested. I needed more of a payoff.
If you like books about fairies, and want to read a different spin on that genre, this book might do it for you. The main character was just too insecure and the romance too bland for my personal taste, but I was impressed with the amount of information that was collected on Celtic fairies and mythology.
Because of mild language, I would recommend this book for ages 12 and up. There is no sexual content.
This one just didn't do it for me.
Meghan is a 17-year-old high school junior, and her life at school is pretty difficult. She only has a few close friends, and there is a particular group of people who get way too much pleasure out of making her miserable. It was almost painful to read some of the things they said to her.
She was adopted and she always felt like she was different, and she is believed to have mental problems because she hallucinates and hears voices. Of course we find out that she is perfectly sane she just happens to be a fairy. Meghan spent too much time picking on herself in my opinion. She picked on everything from the way she looked to her intelligence. Nothing is off limits, and she never gives herself a break.
Cade was Meghan's romantic lead, and I liked him, but he and Meghan didn't have great chemistry. I’m used to reading paranormal romance novels where the male lead is centuries older than the teenage girl he is wooing, but the age difference never feels like that much. Usually, he still speaks and carries himself like a young man, but Cade used language that made his age very clear. He was just too formal for my personal taste. I did like that he was a nice gentleman instead of a sarcastic bad boy. Nice guys aren’t represented enough in YA books so that was refreshing. But because he was so nice, he kept a lot of distance between himself and Meghan. It’s hard for a book to be romantic when both the hero and the heroine are too afraid to flirt with each other.
This book's biggest selling point is the amount of detail and research that the author put in Celtic mythology. Sometimes it felt a little bit like reading an article or textbook, and I’m not sure all the information was necessary, but I respect that it was there.
This was a first installment in the series, and the focus was on helping the reader get to know the main character, learn a lot about Celtic Mythology, and become invested in the future romantic relationship between Meghan and Cade. Nothing really noteworthy happens in the story until the last couple of chapters, and by then, it was kind of too late to keep me interested. I needed more of a payoff.
If you like books about fairies, and want to read a different spin on that genre, this book might do it for you. The main character was just too insecure and the romance too bland for my personal taste, but I was impressed with the amount of information that was collected on Celtic fairies and mythology.
Because of mild language, I would recommend this book for ages 12 and up. There is no sexual content.
August 8, 2014
This series must be read in order. This is the first book.
Meghan was a foundling. No one knows where she came from or why she was found naked wandering the streets in a very bad part of LA. All Meghan know is she has never fit in anywhere and no one has ever wanted to be around her for long. There is something about her that seems to frighten people especially about her eyes... Her whole life everyone has always avoided them or distanced themselves from her after looking into them. Maybe it is the strange way the seem to shift color constantly... Or maybe it is something else. She has always heard voices and sounds no one else does and seen things that cannot possibly be real... And then there are the dreams... Prophetic and recurring... Will she ever find out her origins? Will the dream ever make sense? She has a family now... The Elems ... And friends. Will she ever fit in? Be normal?
This was a unique take on Celtic legends and Fae origins. I really liked it even when I was confused about the motivations of the characters. It kept me guessing who was friend and who was foe and I found that refreshing. I truly saw this story from Meghan's point of view and experienced all the ups and downs right along with her. All the doubts, tribulations, and epiphanies were revealed through her eyes and that is rare. Usually I can figure out what is going on before the main character not with them! I can't wait to read Dolmarehn - Book Two of the Otherworld Trilogy to find out what is next for Meghan in her journey of self discovery!
This series will appeal to fantasy lovers and paranormal enthusiasts alike! It is definitely unique in its mythos and very entertaining! Leave your expectations behind and live for a while in this strange new world! It is definitely an original take on many well loved and well known Celtic legends!
***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers
Meghan was a foundling. No one knows where she came from or why she was found naked wandering the streets in a very bad part of LA. All Meghan know is she has never fit in anywhere and no one has ever wanted to be around her for long. There is something about her that seems to frighten people especially about her eyes... Her whole life everyone has always avoided them or distanced themselves from her after looking into them. Maybe it is the strange way the seem to shift color constantly... Or maybe it is something else. She has always heard voices and sounds no one else does and seen things that cannot possibly be real... And then there are the dreams... Prophetic and recurring... Will she ever find out her origins? Will the dream ever make sense? She has a family now... The Elems ... And friends. Will she ever fit in? Be normal?
This was a unique take on Celtic legends and Fae origins. I really liked it even when I was confused about the motivations of the characters. It kept me guessing who was friend and who was foe and I found that refreshing. I truly saw this story from Meghan's point of view and experienced all the ups and downs right along with her. All the doubts, tribulations, and epiphanies were revealed through her eyes and that is rare. Usually I can figure out what is going on before the main character not with them! I can't wait to read Dolmarehn - Book Two of the Otherworld Trilogy to find out what is next for Meghan in her journey of self discovery!
This series will appeal to fantasy lovers and paranormal enthusiasts alike! It is definitely unique in its mythos and very entertaining! Leave your expectations behind and live for a while in this strange new world! It is definitely an original take on many well loved and well known Celtic legends!
***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers
May 25, 2012
Actually, probably moreso 3.5 stars :)
This was my first ARC!! Wooo! So exciting. You might not think so but meh, I think it's awesome.
Anyway...
This book was actually pretty good. It was well-written, the word that comes to mind is "neat", the writing that is, for some reason. Read the book and see if you agree, could just be my weirdness. It could have used a little more editing i.e. some of the dialogue and descriptions could have been taking out because they were either a) not needed, b) predictable (where I could predict what the whole dialogue would say after a certain point).
But other than that, it was a good story, different (predictable) but all in all...
A lovely frist novel from Jenna (Wait, I think it's her first novel).
Definitely have a squizz :)
(On a side note: Thank you so much Jenna for sharing this story with me,my first ARC author..person! :P Muchly appreciated :)
This was my first ARC!! Wooo! So exciting. You might not think so but meh, I think it's awesome.
Anyway...
This book was actually pretty good. It was well-written, the word that comes to mind is "neat", the writing that is, for some reason. Read the book and see if you agree, could just be my weirdness. It could have used a little more editing i.e. some of the dialogue and descriptions could have been taking out because they were either a) not needed, b) predictable (where I could predict what the whole dialogue would say after a certain point).
But other than that, it was a good story, different (predictable) but all in all...
A lovely frist novel from Jenna (Wait, I think it's her first novel).
Definitely have a squizz :)
(On a side note: Thank you so much Jenna for sharing this story with me,my first ARC author..person! :P Muchly appreciated :)
June 22, 2016
Cute light teen read, I didn't really connect with the protagonist and the plot could have been stronger, more details, the characters thinking things through a little more, but as a book to read on my hammock while falling asleep in the sun it wasn't that bad :)
July 5, 2019
It's official, I'm an addict.
I spent 3 nights, not a drop of sleep, reading the 1st book of this series. Now I've gone and bought the rest. Save yourselves, there's no hope for me!
The writing is excellent, the characters are full-fleshed, the excitement and fear are real! Other than the annoying (but realistic) teen angst (I'm too old, and haven't the patience anymore) I am besotted. I love Celtic Mythology, and bringing it to the modern world is brilliant!
I spent 3 nights, not a drop of sleep, reading the 1st book of this series. Now I've gone and bought the rest. Save yourselves, there's no hope for me!
The writing is excellent, the characters are full-fleshed, the excitement and fear are real! Other than the annoying (but realistic) teen angst (I'm too old, and haven't the patience anymore) I am besotted. I love Celtic Mythology, and bringing it to the modern world is brilliant!
November 8, 2018
Great Read
This is a really fun read. A whole new take on the Fae, wrapped in Celtic lore. I gotta read the next one!
This is a really fun read. A whole new take on the Fae, wrapped in Celtic lore. I gotta read the next one!
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February 12, 2025DNF @ 19%
boring, boring, boring
Useless information plopped into the first 41 pages I read. Nothing caught my interest.
boring, boring, boring
Useless information plopped into the first 41 pages I read. Nothing caught my interest.
October 10, 2018
A great storyline
I enjoyed reading this book with some of the Celtic Mythology which I found very interesting included in it. There was a great storyline and many lovely diverse characters to follow. A good read..
Anne
I enjoyed reading this book with some of the Celtic Mythology which I found very interesting included in it. There was a great storyline and many lovely diverse characters to follow. A good read..
Anne
February 11, 2019
Book 1
Exciting to the end of the book
Was just getting into it will have to read
Book 2
Well worth reading
Exciting to the end of the book
Was just getting into it will have to read
Book 2
Well worth reading
June 19, 2012
In all of her seventeen years, one of the lessons Meghan Elam has learned is to keep quiet. She learned early on that psychiatrists and rounds of drugs were in her near future if she told her adoptive parents about the odd things she sees and hears. Unfortunately, her classmates have not let her forget about this strangeness. Most people seem to sense that Meghan is different and stay away. Fortunately, to her band of friends, outcasts themselves, this does not matter.
After successfully ignoring visions and her strange, recurring dream for a while, it seems that there is an amping up of sightings. First, there is a raven, though this raven is much larger than any she’s seen before. Plus, those glowing red eyes... Then an old, homeless man starts hanging around outside Meghan’s school. Then, walking home from school one day, Meghan is chased by a herd of...gnomes? And not the cute ones with the red pointy hats.
One night her dream changes. Instead of her being the toddler she was when she was found wandering around Los Angeles, she is her current age. Also appearing is the great white dog who is always beside her in her dream. Unfortunately, this is no dream. Meghan has slept-walked into the clearing behind her house - and she is not alone. Suddenly surrounded by horrible rotting dogs, she is saved by the white dog and a young man.
Meghan awakens the next day with an odd feeling, but otherwise no memory of what happened in the clearing. There are those scrapes on her arms, but she does not remember where they came from. Eventually, the white dog comes to get her and takes her to meet Cade, the man who saved her. He knows too much about her, so she freaks out and leaves. After an encounter with bullies at school, Cade drives up and saves Meghan. Then he tells her what she is - Faelorehn. Then the unthinkable happens; Cade is in trouble, and his girlfriend, a beautiful woman, tells Meghan that only Meghan can help him...in the Otherworld.
After recently reviewing many books requested by authors, every time a start a new one, I know that a part of me sort of expects the works to not be great. Not necessarily bad, you understand, but, at worst, inept grammar, bad spelling, inane metaphors, or high drama; or, at best, stodgy overworked prose that does not flow. You can see the wizard behind the curtain, you know? As I started reading Faelorehn, my favorite thing happened. I forgot I was reading a book. I was drawn into the story and was never rudely jolted back into reality by ineptitude. Hooray! Ms. Johnson’s love for celtic lore (as well as a minor in Celtic Studies, no less) is evident in the story. Far from being pedantic, I found it exciting and entertaining. As I have ancestry from all parts of the British Isles, I love the folklore from that area of the world.
For you romantics out there, I can see potential between Meghan and Cade. Too many series tend to force a relationship in the first volume when the characters aren’t ready for that. I also appreciate the well-formed home and school life that Meghan has. Again, when a book is so hell-bent on getting to the storyline that it ignores “reality,” the tale does not resonate well. I can’t wait for the series to continue so I can find out what happens when Meghan breaks the geis, or taboo, put on her by her birth mother. For this was the only thing keeping her safe in her own world.
4 of 5 Stars
Faelorehn by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson was published June 1, 2012 by CreateSpace. Faelorehn is book one of the Otherworld Trilogy.
After successfully ignoring visions and her strange, recurring dream for a while, it seems that there is an amping up of sightings. First, there is a raven, though this raven is much larger than any she’s seen before. Plus, those glowing red eyes... Then an old, homeless man starts hanging around outside Meghan’s school. Then, walking home from school one day, Meghan is chased by a herd of...gnomes? And not the cute ones with the red pointy hats.
One night her dream changes. Instead of her being the toddler she was when she was found wandering around Los Angeles, she is her current age. Also appearing is the great white dog who is always beside her in her dream. Unfortunately, this is no dream. Meghan has slept-walked into the clearing behind her house - and she is not alone. Suddenly surrounded by horrible rotting dogs, she is saved by the white dog and a young man.
"Meghan," he sighed and looked away for a minute, "like me, you are of the Otherworld. You are not human, but immortal. You are one of the Faelorehn."
Meghan awakens the next day with an odd feeling, but otherwise no memory of what happened in the clearing. There are those scrapes on her arms, but she does not remember where they came from. Eventually, the white dog comes to get her and takes her to meet Cade, the man who saved her. He knows too much about her, so she freaks out and leaves. After an encounter with bullies at school, Cade drives up and saves Meghan. Then he tells her what she is - Faelorehn. Then the unthinkable happens; Cade is in trouble, and his girlfriend, a beautiful woman, tells Meghan that only Meghan can help him...in the Otherworld.
After recently reviewing many books requested by authors, every time a start a new one, I know that a part of me sort of expects the works to not be great. Not necessarily bad, you understand, but, at worst, inept grammar, bad spelling, inane metaphors, or high drama; or, at best, stodgy overworked prose that does not flow. You can see the wizard behind the curtain, you know? As I started reading Faelorehn, my favorite thing happened. I forgot I was reading a book. I was drawn into the story and was never rudely jolted back into reality by ineptitude. Hooray! Ms. Johnson’s love for celtic lore (as well as a minor in Celtic Studies, no less) is evident in the story. Far from being pedantic, I found it exciting and entertaining. As I have ancestry from all parts of the British Isles, I love the folklore from that area of the world.
For you romantics out there, I can see potential between Meghan and Cade. Too many series tend to force a relationship in the first volume when the characters aren’t ready for that. I also appreciate the well-formed home and school life that Meghan has. Again, when a book is so hell-bent on getting to the storyline that it ignores “reality,” the tale does not resonate well. I can’t wait for the series to continue so I can find out what happens when Meghan breaks the geis, or taboo, put on her by her birth mother. For this was the only thing keeping her safe in her own world.
4 of 5 Stars
Faelorehn by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson was published June 1, 2012 by CreateSpace. Faelorehn is book one of the Otherworld Trilogy.
July 5, 2012
I received this book for free from an ARR (author requesting review) in the We ♥ YA Books group on Goodreads.
From the very first page when the main character Meghan Elam is introduced, I was immediately pulled into her story, and that doesn't always happen so fast when I begin reading a book! She's an interesting, complex character with a very intriguing backstory that is slowly revealed as the book progresses.
At the age of two, she was found wandering the streets of Los Angeles in an extremely dangerous section of the city. I empathized with her right away, wondering what kind of parents she had who would lose their toddler in such a large city! She is found and later adopted. Her parents have five boys after adopting her, and Meghan never feels like she truly fits in anywhere. She loves her parents and her brothers but feels a bit out of place because she doesn't look like them.
I liked that conventional methods (numerous psychiatrists and medications) were attempted to relieve her nightmares, visions, hallucinations, and voices she hears. This made her situation realistic to me, and for a while, those all went away. Meghan's backstory is unique and different from other books I've read, which made the entire book so interesting and hooked me right away.
I loved Meghan and her friends! They were cool together, loyal to each other, stood up for each other against the bullies of their school, and had a lot of fun together. Meghan is strong, brave, and a loyal friend. She's very likable. The way Meghan and her friends were harassed by the bullies of their school was just appalling! I can totally relate with Meghan and her friends and kept hoping that those vicious characters would get what should be coming to them!
I liked Cade, the character who saves Meghan from several life threatening situations, somewhat. I couldn't help but think there's something shady about him, and he should have told Meghan a lot more than he did. If he had, it would've saved a lot of hardship for Meghan as well as himself. I wished he could tell her more about her parents, but I'm sure more will be revealed in the next book.
Overall, I really loved this book and flew through it. I hated having to put it down, and I can't wait to read the next book in the trilogy! I care about these characters and want to find out what happens next, especially that Meghan knows more about who she is and where she is from. Very exciting!
From the very first page when the main character Meghan Elam is introduced, I was immediately pulled into her story, and that doesn't always happen so fast when I begin reading a book! She's an interesting, complex character with a very intriguing backstory that is slowly revealed as the book progresses.
At the age of two, she was found wandering the streets of Los Angeles in an extremely dangerous section of the city. I empathized with her right away, wondering what kind of parents she had who would lose their toddler in such a large city! She is found and later adopted. Her parents have five boys after adopting her, and Meghan never feels like she truly fits in anywhere. She loves her parents and her brothers but feels a bit out of place because she doesn't look like them.
I liked that conventional methods (numerous psychiatrists and medications) were attempted to relieve her nightmares, visions, hallucinations, and voices she hears. This made her situation realistic to me, and for a while, those all went away. Meghan's backstory is unique and different from other books I've read, which made the entire book so interesting and hooked me right away.
I loved Meghan and her friends! They were cool together, loyal to each other, stood up for each other against the bullies of their school, and had a lot of fun together. Meghan is strong, brave, and a loyal friend. She's very likable. The way Meghan and her friends were harassed by the bullies of their school was just appalling! I can totally relate with Meghan and her friends and kept hoping that those vicious characters would get what should be coming to them!
I liked Cade, the character who saves Meghan from several life threatening situations, somewhat. I couldn't help but think there's something shady about him, and he should have told Meghan a lot more than he did. If he had, it would've saved a lot of hardship for Meghan as well as himself. I wished he could tell her more about her parents, but I'm sure more will be revealed in the next book.
Overall, I really loved this book and flew through it. I hated having to put it down, and I can't wait to read the next book in the trilogy! I care about these characters and want to find out what happens next, especially that Meghan knows more about who she is and where she is from. Very exciting!
June 21, 2012
Check out my review on my blog here
So I just finished this book last night and it took me a while I have to say. I think I started it back in the beginning of June and worked my way slowly till last night. Oh, I don't really know how to start with this so I'm going to start with the author, Jenna Elizabeth Johnson.
Miss. Johnson I have to say that you have very strange interest in Irish folktales, but we all love what we do, and I guess writing something like this or any fiction takes some craziness to a degree. Her writing style wasn't anything too abstract or difficult, it wasn't like something that Cassandra Clare would write, but it was on the better side of authors I've read. I felt that the pacing was done well, I got very tired of reading mundane things at the beginning of the novel, because even though it shows who Meghan is, I feel like it was just too dull for my taste. Maybe it was just me, but I had trouble pronouncing all the Old Irish names in my head. It took awhile to just deal with all of the names, but I just learned to memorize the way the letters were organized and not how I'd speak it.
Characters in this novel, were interesting. At the very beginning I felt like Meghan was like built for me, we were so alike, besides the whole paranormal thing, but you know she was me. She was a version of me that I wanted to explore. That made me continue reading. Though, if you've read the novel she tends to be extremely unaware and not very perceptive at all. Meghan was just alright for the main protagonist and narrator. Then there's our love interest Cade. Yeah he's what you expect a tall, dark, and mysterious older man who shows up out of know where and delivers you a plate with all your wishes come true. Well also nightmares, but you get the point he was your prince charming. All the other side characters were there to entice me when Meghan failed me or Cade just got me stumped.
I think I have to say this the most. The ending was horrific. I wanted to bang myself against a wall how things turned out. I did appreciated that there was an explanation chapter and that got me over the hellish part of the novel, but besides that I think Faelorehn is an alright novel. So I give Jenna Elizabeth Johnson's novel Faelorehn a head nods, thumbs up. (4 out of 5)
So I just finished this book last night and it took me a while I have to say. I think I started it back in the beginning of June and worked my way slowly till last night. Oh, I don't really know how to start with this so I'm going to start with the author, Jenna Elizabeth Johnson.
Miss. Johnson I have to say that you have very strange interest in Irish folktales, but we all love what we do, and I guess writing something like this or any fiction takes some craziness to a degree. Her writing style wasn't anything too abstract or difficult, it wasn't like something that Cassandra Clare would write, but it was on the better side of authors I've read. I felt that the pacing was done well, I got very tired of reading mundane things at the beginning of the novel, because even though it shows who Meghan is, I feel like it was just too dull for my taste. Maybe it was just me, but I had trouble pronouncing all the Old Irish names in my head. It took awhile to just deal with all of the names, but I just learned to memorize the way the letters were organized and not how I'd speak it.
Characters in this novel, were interesting. At the very beginning I felt like Meghan was like built for me, we were so alike, besides the whole paranormal thing, but you know she was me. She was a version of me that I wanted to explore. That made me continue reading. Though, if you've read the novel she tends to be extremely unaware and not very perceptive at all. Meghan was just alright for the main protagonist and narrator. Then there's our love interest Cade. Yeah he's what you expect a tall, dark, and mysterious older man who shows up out of know where and delivers you a plate with all your wishes come true. Well also nightmares, but you get the point he was your prince charming. All the other side characters were there to entice me when Meghan failed me or Cade just got me stumped.
I think I have to say this the most. The ending was horrific. I wanted to bang myself against a wall how things turned out. I did appreciated that there was an explanation chapter and that got me over the hellish part of the novel, but besides that I think Faelorehn is an alright novel. So I give Jenna Elizabeth Johnson's novel Faelorehn a head nods, thumbs up. (4 out of 5)
June 20, 2012
We All Make Mistakes In Books
Thank you to the Author, Jenna Johnson and the ARR program on GoodReads for the opportunity to read and review this book.
I really liked this book. Jenna Johnson brings the Celtic world in a very easy way to understand if you’re not familiar with it and with a very intriguing and captivating story.
The beginning is a little slow, but I enjoyed the fact that Meghan is not running from this unexplainable things that happen to her because they’re unknown, she’s running from them to keep herself sane. She’s seen these weird creatures and heard the trees cry all her life, she knows that and she needs to remember it’s only a figment of her imagination.
Dunring the first half of the book we see her struggling against herself, trying to fit in, to be accepted.
I loved how she stays strong though all that, putting others before herself to make sure they’re ok even though she’s hurting and scare about everything that happens to her.
Meghan is a lovely character: she has a little group of friends she loves and protects when she can; she has a very big and tight family that mean the world to her and over all she’s brave,
Cade’s sudden arrival puts her world upside down, even more than what it is. He tells her that she might not be a weird 17-year-old human girl but a Faelorehn, an immortal from the Otherworld, but with this revelation comes the danger of knowing that the things she’s seen all her life are real and dangerous.
Cade… he’s mysterious, he’s sexy, he’s an awesome fighter and he’s caring. All you’d want in a boy.
Faelorehn is a great book to start off a series. I’d love it if Jenna had included more background stories for Meghan and Cade or Meghan’s family and friends but I see how they’ll probably be more important in future books.
Cade comes and goes in the book making you desperate to know what’s happening, is he good, is he bad, can she trust him, is all of it real?
Without putting any spoilers here, I can assure the end is going to leave you hanging and begging for more. I can’t wait to see how Meghan’s story will continue.
Thank you to the Author, Jenna Johnson and the ARR program on GoodReads for the opportunity to read and review this book.
I really liked this book. Jenna Johnson brings the Celtic world in a very easy way to understand if you’re not familiar with it and with a very intriguing and captivating story.
The beginning is a little slow, but I enjoyed the fact that Meghan is not running from this unexplainable things that happen to her because they’re unknown, she’s running from them to keep herself sane. She’s seen these weird creatures and heard the trees cry all her life, she knows that and she needs to remember it’s only a figment of her imagination.
Dunring the first half of the book we see her struggling against herself, trying to fit in, to be accepted.
I loved how she stays strong though all that, putting others before herself to make sure they’re ok even though she’s hurting and scare about everything that happens to her.
Meghan is a lovely character: she has a little group of friends she loves and protects when she can; she has a very big and tight family that mean the world to her and over all she’s brave,
Cade’s sudden arrival puts her world upside down, even more than what it is. He tells her that she might not be a weird 17-year-old human girl but a Faelorehn, an immortal from the Otherworld, but with this revelation comes the danger of knowing that the things she’s seen all her life are real and dangerous.
Cade… he’s mysterious, he’s sexy, he’s an awesome fighter and he’s caring. All you’d want in a boy.
Faelorehn is a great book to start off a series. I’d love it if Jenna had included more background stories for Meghan and Cade or Meghan’s family and friends but I see how they’ll probably be more important in future books.
Cade comes and goes in the book making you desperate to know what’s happening, is he good, is he bad, can she trust him, is all of it real?
Without putting any spoilers here, I can assure the end is going to leave you hanging and begging for more. I can’t wait to see how Meghan’s story will continue.
February 3, 2014
Meghan Elam is a 17 year old outcast labeled crazy by her peers and there are times when she just might agree with them. Meghan sees things, hears things and dreams of things that are impossible, but she has learned to keep these things to herself. Enter Cade, handsome, powerful and not human. What he tells Meghan is beyond believable, but she finds it does shed light on why she is so different than everyone else, it’s because she from the otherworld and there are those who want her dead. How does Meghan protect herself? How does she keep her family safe? Filled with Celtic Mythology, Faelorehn by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson is an angst-filled trip into a world of myth, magic and danger.
Jenna Elizabeth Johnson has gone to great lengths to build her world, set the tone and introduce the characters of this YA fantasy read. Focusing most of her development on the main character, Meghan, seems to accentuate the feeling of how isolated Meghan feels in the only world she has ever known. Cade remains slightly mysterious, making him all the more intriguing. Although not fast-paced or filled page after page with action, the foundation has been firmly cemented for more action in future series books.
I received this copy from Indie Inked in exchange for my honest review.
Series: The Otherworld Trilogy, Book 1
Publication Date: Apr 21 2012
Publisher: Indie Inked
ISBN: 9781476485546
Genre: YA Paranormal Fantasy
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Jenna Elizabeth Johnson has gone to great lengths to build her world, set the tone and introduce the characters of this YA fantasy read. Focusing most of her development on the main character, Meghan, seems to accentuate the feeling of how isolated Meghan feels in the only world she has ever known. Cade remains slightly mysterious, making him all the more intriguing. Although not fast-paced or filled page after page with action, the foundation has been firmly cemented for more action in future series books.
I received this copy from Indie Inked in exchange for my honest review.
Series: The Otherworld Trilogy, Book 1
Publication Date: Apr 21 2012
Publisher: Indie Inked
ISBN: 9781476485546
Genre: YA Paranormal Fantasy
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
June 1, 2012
I'm so lucky to have got the chance to read and review this book. For a self published book it's pretty awesome.
The whole plot of this story is really genuis.
It opens up with the main character, Meghan, sort of introducing herself and showing you what her life is like. All the characters in this book are just... the way that they're presented makes you like, I can't explain it but it's a good thing. I found none of the characters cardboard or boring, they were all unique in their own way. But my favorite character in this would have to be her little brother,Aiden, the one with autism. They way he described is so heart touching and adorable.
The idea of the whole story is kinda unique but there's another story like this by another self-publishing author, but now it's been published by a proffesional. But if I had to pick, this book would be the best one. I love the way it's written, it's really simple to follow and understand even though it was slow-paced at the start.
I love the mystery about Caden, it's kida hot. It's cool that the plot involves celtic history.
The otherworld sounds pretty cool but it could do with more decription. I like how it was left hanging. pretty adictive actually.
I cannot wait for the second one.
I reccommend this epic book to anyone who like paranormal books and some mystery. Seriously-go get it as soon as you finish reading this!
June 17, 2019
Ladies and gentlemen, I am honored to present you the latest masterpiece I've read this year: Faelorehn, aka Twilight with Fae.
Warning: spoilers for Twilight and Faelorehn ahead.
Starring:
1. Meghan Elam as Bella Swan:
Picture a red-haired, six feet tall, plain Mary-Sue. She has a tragic past - she was abandoned by her parents when she was two years old and she has hallucinations with strange and horrible creatures (it turns out they're not hallucinations at all). Tbh, she's pretty useless and boring, just like this book :)
2. Cade MacRoich as Edward Cullen:
He's beautiful, he's sexy, he's awesome; he's also immortal, so he's basically a god living amongst mortals. He creepily follows Meghan, but that's okay because it's his job. He has a cute white wolf with red eyes who can communicate telepathically with him. He has a crazy girlfriend who is not his girlfriend after all, but she's pretty crazy.
3. Some small town whose name I don't remember as Forks:
Nothing interesting happens there, besides high-school bullying and satanic rituals. Lots of conveniently placed woods and ponds, so the magical creatures can hide and torment Meghan's life.
4. Google-searching Celtic mythology as Google-searching vampires:
She does a google search - because Cade won't tell her anything clearly, so why not suggesting that fantastic creatures exist? Because the knowledge on the internet is not enough, she also gets a book on Celtic myths, just like Bella got a book on vampires. So many uncanny similarities!
5. A weird wolf-dog as telekinesis:
Edward knows where Bella is at all times because he has telekinesis; Cade knows where Meghan is at all times because when he can't follow her, he has his dog doing it! Magical creatures are truly awesome.
6. Insta-love as insta-love:
Meghan falls in love with Cade almost upon meeting him, even though she only sees him for a few minutes each time they meet, and they only meet like three times throughout the book.
7. A-day-in-bed heartbreak as a-year-in-bed heartbreak:
There's a moment in the book when Meghan is basically desperate to see Cade, but he doesn't show up. A normal person would be sad maybe, but not Meghan. As her best friend realizes, she's "depressed":
And when Meghan finally goes to see Cade, she sees him with a beautiful Fae girl who's telling him she's the most important woman in his life. Meghan goes home crying and stays in bed for a whole day, then deciding Cade isn't worth her missing her life experiences. She goes back to school, where her other friend Robyn comments on her being "depressed" once again:
I'll reiterate: she has seen Cade maybe three times in total. She can't be in love with him. Or maybe she can, I don't know; but it's not realistic. And mistaking sadness for depression is wrong and dangerous. Depression is a very serious mental illness that should be treated with respect, not brought up like this.
8. Creepy car rescue as super creepy car rescue:
Just like Edward saves Bella from six guys who wanted to rape her, Cade saves Meghan from some high school students who want to beat her, appearing out of nowhere in his beautiful expensive-ass car and scaring the shit out of those students.
9. The Morgan as James:
The Morgan is the main antagonist of this book, a goddess that tells Meghan she's Cade's boyfriend (which isn't true) and lures her to the Fae world so she can kill her, making her believe Cade's life is in danger and that she's the only one who can save him.
10. Throwing common-sense out of the window as throwing common-sense out of the window:
Cade is dumb because he doesn't tell Meghan anything - even things he could obviously tell her so she wouldn't be in danger later. And Meghan is dumb because she trusts people she has never met in her life.
And... Bonus time!!
- Slut-shaming: Girls who wear mini-skirts and tank tops and "too much makeup" and who like popular cute guys are slutty. Obviously, when Meghan dresses up to meet Cade there's nothing wrong with it, though she's doing exactly she same thing as those other girls. Maybe she's wearing more clothes and less make up, but just like them, she's dressing up. It's really annoying (and obviously a bit dangerous) when secondary female characters are depicted as being "slutty" for no reason besides being girls. It's time people realize anyone can wear what they want, and that girls don't always dress up for other boys.
- Gay friend: Diversity is great. All books should have diverse characters, with different sexual orientations, ethnicities, religions, etc. But if you don't want your readers to see you as an intolerant jerk, the best way around it may not be to have one single character be gay - and Hispanic - while all the other characters are straight, white and cis. One gay character doesn't make your book diverse, it makes it insulting.
- I'm awesome at everything: I swear this girl learns how to use a bow in less than three seconds. It's annoying.
Warning: spoilers for Twilight and Faelorehn ahead.
Starring:
1. Meghan Elam as Bella Swan:
Picture a red-haired, six feet tall, plain Mary-Sue. She has a tragic past - she was abandoned by her parents when she was two years old and she has hallucinations with strange and horrible creatures (it turns out they're not hallucinations at all). Tbh, she's pretty useless and boring, just like this book :)
2. Cade MacRoich as Edward Cullen:
He's beautiful, he's sexy, he's awesome; he's also immortal, so he's basically a god living amongst mortals. He creepily follows Meghan, but that's okay because it's his job. He has a cute white wolf with red eyes who can communicate telepathically with him. He has a crazy girlfriend who is not his girlfriend after all, but she's pretty crazy.
3. Some small town whose name I don't remember as Forks:
Nothing interesting happens there, besides high-school bullying and satanic rituals. Lots of conveniently placed woods and ponds, so the magical creatures can hide and torment Meghan's life.
4. Google-searching Celtic mythology as Google-searching vampires:
She does a google search - because Cade won't tell her anything clearly, so why not suggesting that fantastic creatures exist? Because the knowledge on the internet is not enough, she also gets a book on Celtic myths, just like Bella got a book on vampires. So many uncanny similarities!
5. A weird wolf-dog as telekinesis:
Edward knows where Bella is at all times because he has telekinesis; Cade knows where Meghan is at all times because when he can't follow her, he has his dog doing it! Magical creatures are truly awesome.
6. Insta-love as insta-love:
Meghan falls in love with Cade almost upon meeting him, even though she only sees him for a few minutes each time they meet, and they only meet like three times throughout the book.
7. A-day-in-bed heartbreak as a-year-in-bed heartbreak:
There's a moment in the book when Meghan is basically desperate to see Cade, but he doesn't show up. A normal person would be sad maybe, but not Meghan. As her best friend realizes, she's "depressed":
Naturally, I was depressed all that week.
"Robyn!" Tully growled, "Can't you see she's depressed?"
And when Meghan finally goes to see Cade, she sees him with a beautiful Fae girl who's telling him she's the most important woman in his life. Meghan goes home crying and stays in bed for a whole day, then deciding Cade isn't worth her missing her life experiences. She goes back to school, where her other friend Robyn comments on her being "depressed" once again:
"Uh," Robyn said, eyeing me for what seemed like the first time that day. "You okay? You seem more depressed than sick."
I'll reiterate: she has seen Cade maybe three times in total. She can't be in love with him. Or maybe she can, I don't know; but it's not realistic. And mistaking sadness for depression is wrong and dangerous. Depression is a very serious mental illness that should be treated with respect, not brought up like this.
8. Creepy car rescue as super creepy car rescue:
Just like Edward saves Bella from six guys who wanted to rape her, Cade saves Meghan from some high school students who want to beat her, appearing out of nowhere in his beautiful expensive-ass car and scaring the shit out of those students.
9. The Morgan as James:
The Morgan is the main antagonist of this book, a goddess that tells Meghan she's Cade's boyfriend (which isn't true) and lures her to the Fae world so she can kill her, making her believe Cade's life is in danger and that she's the only one who can save him.
10. Throwing common-sense out of the window as throwing common-sense out of the window:
Cade is dumb because he doesn't tell Meghan anything - even things he could obviously tell her so she wouldn't be in danger later. And Meghan is dumb because she trusts people she has never met in her life.
And... Bonus time!!
- Slut-shaming: Girls who wear mini-skirts and tank tops and "too much makeup" and who like popular cute guys are slutty. Obviously, when Meghan dresses up to meet Cade there's nothing wrong with it, though she's doing exactly she same thing as those other girls. Maybe she's wearing more clothes and less make up, but just like them, she's dressing up. It's really annoying (and obviously a bit dangerous) when secondary female characters are depicted as being "slutty" for no reason besides being girls. It's time people realize anyone can wear what they want, and that girls don't always dress up for other boys.
- Gay friend: Diversity is great. All books should have diverse characters, with different sexual orientations, ethnicities, religions, etc. But if you don't want your readers to see you as an intolerant jerk, the best way around it may not be to have one single character be gay - and Hispanic - while all the other characters are straight, white and cis. One gay character doesn't make your book diverse, it makes it insulting.
- I'm awesome at everything: I swear this girl learns how to use a bow in less than three seconds. It's annoying.
June 19, 2012
Perhaps it was the handsome and mysterious Cade or the quirky Meghan Elam with her shifting eyecolour and strange 'visions' that hooked me on Faelorehn. But there is certainly no doubt about how much I loved this book. A good book should give you chills and goosebumps, while immersing you so deeply in the story that you can't help but turn another page. If this is the definition of a good book then Faelorehn is the epitome of a great book. I got chills following Meghan on her journey to discover who she actualy was and couldn't help but turn the page. Johnson effortlessly wove in Celtic mythology, giving the story a touch of reality in fiction. Yes, I know mythology isn't exactly reality but it certainly has a basis in reality and its role in Faelorehn certainly added to this richly woven story. I would definitley recommend reading Faelorehn and experiencing the magic Johnson weaves yourself!
-Sarah
Me, Lace and Lavender Hints
-Sarah
Me, Lace and Lavender Hints
June 10, 2012
Thanks to the ARR program and the author for giving me the opportunity to read this book!!
When I opt to read and review this book, I knew I was going to enjoy it. Just reading the synopsis, has spark my curiosity and veered of devouring this book. For the sake, I could not put the book down, it shows I was entertained.
Faelorehn, is different from all the books I have read. The fact, of having Celtic mythology plays a part in it, was quite tasteful.
Characters are amazing. Megahn as this timid,caring, & unique girl, who has no past to look back to and Cade, a prince charming, gentleman manner, & a duty to defend Meghan, even if it will kill him. Along, with the rest of the characters were wonderful.
I applaud the author for creating an extraordinary characters, the creatures, & the atmosphere. I also, compliment the author for a gradual pace within the story, where it keeps pulling you in, until the very end, it goes out with a bang.
A book that will not disappoint, but keeps you asking for more.
I am excited to read book 2!!
When I opt to read and review this book, I knew I was going to enjoy it. Just reading the synopsis, has spark my curiosity and veered of devouring this book. For the sake, I could not put the book down, it shows I was entertained.
Faelorehn, is different from all the books I have read. The fact, of having Celtic mythology plays a part in it, was quite tasteful.
Characters are amazing. Megahn as this timid,caring, & unique girl, who has no past to look back to and Cade, a prince charming, gentleman manner, & a duty to defend Meghan, even if it will kill him. Along, with the rest of the characters were wonderful.
I applaud the author for creating an extraordinary characters, the creatures, & the atmosphere. I also, compliment the author for a gradual pace within the story, where it keeps pulling you in, until the very end, it goes out with a bang.
A book that will not disappoint, but keeps you asking for more.
I am excited to read book 2!!
July 22, 2012
Meghan is an interesting character she is not traditionally beautiful, overly smart or super kickass like the general protagonist is. She is a deep character with many problems facing her. Her life has been hard & she has to struggle with not quite fitting in everyday.
Characters like this almost always draw me in, i like when everything is not easy & the characters has flaws. Needless to say i liked Meghan.
I also liked her friends & family. I am looking forward to reading the next books in the series & finding out more about them.
The book is interesting & it has new aspects to a YA fantasy which make it worth a read. Meghan is 17, i would say though that younger & older people could read it as it is not too childish or too grown up. There aren't any sex/sexual scenes that would make it unsuitable for younger readers.
I enjoyed this book & i will read the follow up books for sure :)
(to read this review & more like it visit - http://bookprotagonist.blogspot.co.uk/)
Characters like this almost always draw me in, i like when everything is not easy & the characters has flaws. Needless to say i liked Meghan.
I also liked her friends & family. I am looking forward to reading the next books in the series & finding out more about them.
The book is interesting & it has new aspects to a YA fantasy which make it worth a read. Meghan is 17, i would say though that younger & older people could read it as it is not too childish or too grown up. There aren't any sex/sexual scenes that would make it unsuitable for younger readers.
I enjoyed this book & i will read the follow up books for sure :)
(to read this review & more like it visit - http://bookprotagonist.blogspot.co.uk/)
April 19, 2015
I wasn't really expecting to love this book and I definitely thought that the story would take a different path.
I was so wrong!
I loved it!!
It started sorta slow and it wasn't until the end of the book that I realized how much I liked it!
Unlike most Fae cross Real World stories she wasn't immediately dragged off to some other world and I got so into the book that most of it was finished before I even noticed!!
Such an easy read with such a lovable romance. Cannot wait to read the next book!!!
I was so wrong!
I loved it!!
It started sorta slow and it wasn't until the end of the book that I realized how much I liked it!
Unlike most Fae cross Real World stories she wasn't immediately dragged off to some other world and I got so into the book that most of it was finished before I even noticed!!
Such an easy read with such a lovable romance. Cannot wait to read the next book!!!
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