Druid Lords

Caledonia Fae #4

by India Drummond

The druids of Caledonia have taken their place in the Halls of Mist, only to learn that their path is fraught with many dangers. When their newest member finds a woman of magical talents in Amsterdam, their troubles multiply. Lying between them and a peaceful existence are a dead prince, a furious queen, and a druid accused of murder. Each druid must search his soul and discover where his talents, and his loyalties, lie.

Genres: Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Fae, Magic, Young Adult, Fairies, Fiction

378 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 29, 2012

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Reviews

[Lu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Munro, Eilidh and the other druids are at it again. In this volume they have to deal with a murder, new druids, unrequited love and their new position in society as they come to grips with how strong their magic really is. Eilidh’s relationship with both Munro and Griogair has always been the only love triangle I will ever understand. But this time two new elements get added to the mix, making their lives a little more complicated. And to top this all off, Eilidh has more responsibility that ever and has to deal with crazy queens from the other kingdoms.

This Urban Fantasy series changed the way I see Fae and gives new meaning to the word Druid. I don’t think I could ever find another series that makes Fae feel so real but at the same time so magical, without the whole they have pretty wings thing! And then combining it with mystery, intrigue, romance and deception? How could I not love it?

I love all the characters in this series. They are all so complicated and yet the story flows seamlessly. And in each novel you get to see a bit more of each character as the POV changes often. I can’t wait for the next in the series to see what these Druids can do and how Eilidh’s relationship with both Munro and Griogair develops.

Snippet from Book 1 Review:

When Ms Drummond contacted me about her new novel Blood Faerie, I had no idea what an astonishing world awaited me! Faeries, crime, mystery, romance, suspense, fantasy all rolled into one to make an outstanding novel.

Snippet from Book 2 Review:

While creating a world of mystery and romance with epic fantastical proportions Ms. Drummond does not loose sight of her characters. She has a way of giving uniqueness to each character and making their decisions and actions seem natural.

Snippet from Book 3 Review:

The world of the Fae and Druids has never been this good! Eilidh and Munro had me enthralled from the beginning and they would not let go!

[Terry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Living in their own Druids Hall in the Otherworld's Hall of Mists, the Druids of Caledonia are finally accepted by most as descendants of the Draoidh, the early Druids who legend says created faeries. Police-Detective-turned-Druid Quinton Munro and Queen Eilidh will finally be married in a few days, and Munro and Prince Griogair, Eilidh's royal husband, have come to accept one another as friends who are devoted to Eilidh.

Then, the Gates that divide the Otherworld's faerie kingdoms move, enlarging Queen Eilidh's kingdom and infuriating Queen Konstanze, who had expected to add the land to her own kingdom. The Caledonia Druids find themselves juggling the discovery of three more human who may have magical talents with a challenge from Queen Konstanze that could force them to leave Druids Hall or see an innocent woman executed.

Highly recommended!

[Alysha · Rating 3 out of 5]

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The cover shows, what i believe, to be the source stone. It’s a pretty cover. The source stone would make sense, as it’s a huge part of the plot in this installment.

We don’t see a lot of Eilidh in this one. I’m fine with that, she’s kind of been getting on my nerves a bit. I can’t decide if I find her incredibly selfish, or completely self sacrificing. We mostly hear from the druids POV, fine by me. I find i like the Druid characters far better than I’ve liked any of the Fae.

Our newest Druid, Huck, can’t seem to settle down in the Otherworld. Which, kind of makes zero sense, last book he couldn’t wait to accept his new role and join the team. Anywho, he’s finding it difficult to leave the Humans behind. He makes trinkets embedded with his Fire Magic and sells them to a shop owner in Amsterdam. He runs into the first female Druid ever recorded. (At least as far back as they’ve consulted the Runes.) He follows her home. After telling the others of her existence, they all must decide how to proceed. Eventually, they decide to save her and her family from the evil Fae who has been stalking her.

Once again, things are not good in the Queendoms. After a fallen Queen, the borders switch over to whoever they deem most powerful in the Realm. (I think that’s how it goes, it’s explained a bit confusingly.) A surprise to everyone, apart from us, the borders and the gates switch over to Eilidh. In order for her to accept the new members into her territory, she must mate the former Queens son. So, Eilidh decides to take yet another Mate. Pulling her rank and becoming the biggest whore in book history.

Wait, pretty sure that honor still goes to Zoey Redbird.

The second biggest whore in book history. I was actually surprised that we didn’t learn a lot about the new Mate and his father, other than they are up to no good. I figure it will be in the next book.

After making the sacrifice of deciding to take in the new comers, and once again marry, Eilidh must also deal with the fact that an opposing Queen is holding the new Druid captive. What’s to do, what to do.



****Spoilers****

I didn’t like that once again, she has another Mate. I mean, I honestly kind of understood her having two. I don’t understand adding a third to the list. It just seems like to much, in my opinion.

I also had the same problem with Rory and Flur. I don’t care that she stepped out of the time vortex looking twenty five, and I don’t care that she supposedly aged thousands of years. She is still a child. She also makes that very fucking clear in her behavior. She acts like an eight year old. It’s disturbing on so many levels that Rory decides to sleep with her. ALSOOOOOO I don’t understand how he can go from loathing her one minute, and then, falling head over heels in love. The only logical explanation I can gather is that the bond somehow seriously increased his attraction to her. Oh yeah, after she again forced the bond onto him. Like i said, an eight year old.

Eilidh is also pregnant, she claims its with Munro’s child. Who really knows, she sleeps with anyone who gives her a second glance.

And can we talk about that creepy scene with the kid on the last page of the book. It was super weirding me out, but kind of cute in a weird way. I’d like to see more of what the kid offers in the future.

I’d also like to see one of the Druids meet their bondmate again. I always find that a bit sweet. Call me a sucker for romance.

I touched a bit about her new “Mate” at the beginning of the review. They make such a huge deal about the Source Stone choosing Eilidh to be the Queen of the shifting realm, but then it’s almost as if that plot line was completely forgotten. I do hope the new adversaries come back soon.



I’ll give this book a rate of 3, also. I kind of liked the last a smidge better, but not much. Again, this wasn’t a book I could easily get lost into. It’s a book that passes the time. The writing style is simple. The characters, I find, are a bit one dimensional, but they’re okay. No one is overly annoying, and theres no one I love, they’re mostly just okay. Like the previous, it’s not a bad book to read if you’re just wanting something to take your mind off of things. But if you’re wanting a book you can completely fall in love with, I don’t think this is the right series for you.

But don’t take my word for it. If you have a desire to read this series, go for it.

[jess (bibliophilicjester) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m out sick from work today, so I don’t know that I have too many coherent thoughts on this installment, but I’ll try!!?

I like how much more of the fae and druids we get to see with each book in this series. Just when everything seems to be settling down, some crazy shit happens! I do enjoy the politics of all the queens and keepers and druids, and how every decision or reaction is so important, right down to each word used. I know they’re shorter books, but some issues seem to be fixed a bit too quickly. But I don’t mind sacrificing a bit for a quick, enjoyable read.

I’m glad Flùranach is still around. I really do NOT like her relationship and interactions with Rory. How quickly and often he shifts. I don’t like the tendencies toward violence with them, even if she did sort of bring it out in him through the forced bond? Idk. I just don’t enjoy when he’s deciding whether he wants to kiss her or hit her.

I also didn’t like how the shifting gates were a huge deal at the beginning, but by the end, we don’t even know where Eilidh’s future third mate and his father are. It’s like they were just set aside for a more interesting plot line.

A nitpicky thing, and maybe just in the kindle edition, but I noticed a lot more typos and missing words in this book. The first three had some, but this was distracting at times.

And a final note... a few small things that have bothered me in past books that I don’t think I’ve mentioned. I don’t like how the American is named “Huck” and that he possesses all the stereotypical American traits, like impulsiveness, impatience, and needing to do things his way right this second. This American reader was NOT amused. Also, the bit with the migraine in the first book is still pissing me off. That’s the type of throwaway line that most people won’t notice. But people who’ve had migraines (me) will be really offended. Suggesting that migraine sufferers love to go around detailing their pain for everyone who will listen. It’s absolute bullshit. Migraines are considered chronic pain. They are debilitating and prevent you from functioning normally. There’s nothing more annoying than hearing a coworker complain in the middle of the day about having “such a migraine UGH” and then continuing their day like normal. If it was a migraine, you’d be in tears. At home. Clutching your head. It’s NOT the same as a bad headache. Claiming to have a migraine when you don’t is insulting to migraine sufferers. We describe our pain to you so you will realize you’re treating someone else’s chronic pain like a mere inconvenience they should get over. It’s inappropriate, rude, and disrespectful. As was Drummond’s light mocking of it in book one. Again, not amused. I can’t remember if I mentioned it in the first book’s review, but there it is anyway 😅

On to the next...

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am really enjoying this series, and can't wait to get my hands on book 5. Each book in the series goes deeper into the world of the fae, as well as the true potential of the druids.
I usually say a bit about the writing style in my reviews, because I feel that this can be crucial to whether or not I can get lost in a book. This author has a writing style that flows very nicely, and doesn't cause me to have to re-read or think about what I am reading. I can easily "get lost" in the book and enjoy what I a reading. I feel like the author has grown since book one, and the quality of writing has improved, since. There were just a few words in which I needed to look up, but nothing that wasn't easily understood with the context.
The environment is still the same, with the druids living in the Halls of the Mist, and other areas of the Otherworld. The human realm is still mentioned and visited in the story. I like how, at this point, most of the story takes place in the Otherworld. I wasn't sure at first if I would like a story that included modern, real world interaction. I think India Drummond did a nice job of intertwining the two together.
Overall, I gave this book four stars. I really do enjoy this series, but it's not quite one of those book that I would want to re-read over and over. There are still two books left, so there's still time to change my mind. Excited for book five!

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

What does it mean when a book that focuses on the newly introduced character stands out as more interesting than the previous few? While I liked some other druids, Huck or the writing style here really hooked me more than the previous books.

We met Huck when he was spotted by the *sigh* problem I have with most of this story. I'd like to minimize talking about forgiving a rapist and person who may still be a little girl then ... nevermind. I'm not mentioning it at all.

Huck is adapting to new druid life but hasn't made the full leap. He has been even trying to make money in the human world for no real reason, and it's that task that ends up getting him introduced to his lady love interest. There is a lot of leaping done in the relationship department here than puts him firmly on the path to save her from a pretty wild fae queen and her death sentence. There is more talk of lack of consent, torture, and not a lot of answers about a woman who can do some fae magic. Turns out druids can be female, maybe? Overall, I liked the cohesive story that ends up nudging us closer to a more interesting world for the next books.

[Aislin Brunt · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my favourite of the series. It feels like the series is looking steam. I think I got lost with the focus shift from my favourite main characters of the first three to secondary characters that I honestly don't really care about. Some of the new characters are an interesting addition and That's what kept me from dnf'ing it. But still not sure It's enough to keep me interested in the series.

[Elizabeth Padro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Keeps the same good momentum thru all the books!

[Carrotkhan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm really tired of Fluranach. I really want to smack her.

Aside from her, however, the story is compelling and the new characters are being added reasonably without seeming forced just for plot.

[Ohboof#inghoo! · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved EVERY ONE of these books. Blood Faerie was my VERY FIRST trip to a faerie world (the fantasy genre is fairly new to me). I knew as soon as I finished it that, without a doubt, I wanted to read the rest of the series. I enjoyed getting acquainted with so many interesting characters. I REALLY, REALLY appreciate that the author wrote them so that they were ALL stand-alone books. I'm not sure why anyone wouldn't WANT to read the whole series. But I am SO STINKING TIRED of authors who just END a book in what seems to be the middle of an event, ostensibly to insure that we are forced to read the next installment. That doesn't always work for me. Sometimes it just pisses me off, insuring that I DON'T read the sequel. Anyhoo.. My only real disappointment is that the series has ended. I can only hope that Ms. Drummond will write a spin-off series to this one. I'll be watching for it.

[Rebecca Bradley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fourth book in the Caledonia Fae series and is, yet again, another great read.

The world building by Drummond of the Otherworld where the Fae live is beautiful and easily understandable. The history of the Fae and the Druids is weaved well into the story. You could almost believe that this otherworld exists.

The characters are wonderful, complex and emotional. You will be rooting for them all the way through. As the story built and climaxed I couldn't put it down until I'd finished. It's a story to get lost in, with colours, light, movement, history and emotions to keep you satisfied, Druid Lords is a book to immerse yourself in.

[Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Political battles a surprise pregnancy and a save a druid family that is been hunted by a fae and new druids open a nother portal how well buy , read it to find out .. also a druid / fae boy tells the one who is pregnant what their childs name will be as well as their relationship to their child .. and a queen who defies the source and the keepers and druids .. so who is pregnant ? which queen Defies the source ect ? and also a murder and a shock as to who the murderer is ..?? until next read and review read on .. also a wedding but who's wedding as well as a future wedding to another on top of two marriages in the fae

[Scribblegirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm really enjoying this series by India Drummond. I've been trying to pace myself so I wouldn't rip through it so quickly and then have no new books to look forward to, but I just don't have the self-control! Now I have to wait for Barnes & Noble to start carrying Book 5, and I'm stuck waiting. Since that prolongs my reading enjoyment (Book 6 is the last, due out this fall), I guess I should be grateful to B&N that I can't yet get it for my Nook. But the waiting is killing me! Solidly written, well-done urban fantasy from Ms. Drummond.

[Margie Jimenez · Rating 5 out of 5]

The deeper I get into the series, the more I realize what an excellent writer India Drummond is. She manages to weave fantasy into a complex story with characters that read true-to-life even if they are purely other-worldly. I admire the way she develops these characters through each book and I have to give her props for creating a series so different from the many fae and other supernatural creature stories out there. I'm on to the last book and looking forward to continuing my journey in the Otherworld of India Drummond.

[Pat Stevenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

With each book this series gets better. I find myself in a fog when I stop reading each day because I am so enveloped into their world. In this book Drummond delves deeper into the ancient history and power of the Druids. New characters are introduced and much happens in the lives of others. I can't wait to read the next one!

[Lisa Swanepoel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fabulous installment. These books are very well written with an incredible storyline and wonderful characters. Each book also concludes as a complete unit so you are not left hanging but with the quality in this series who can resist reading the next installment.

[Angela Hallifax · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series! It mixes folk lore with the real world and makes you believe this is possible in today's world. Love how the books leave you wanting the next book. Just couldn't get enough of this series!

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the books in this series.

To be an adult & to find fairytales to feed this 60 yr. old child, myself, is a miracle! It helped to soothe the pains of my disabilities. Bless you, India Drummond!

[Melony · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like this author and her Caledonia Fae books are brilliant. Hoping to see the next one in the series soon!

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the series. This one ended too fast. Tell us more about Demi and Jago!

[Gaynell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book in the Caledonia Fae series. I enjoyed learning more about the Druids.

[Seawood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good continuation of the series!

[Paulette Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Druids start to come into their own. The land of the Fae is shaken up s surprises emerge. It's still a strong story with strong leaders.

[Reketrebn · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's just SO good!!!! The author is truly one talented woman!!

ugh thanks for another fae crush though T_T now Leocourt <3

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good installment in the series. Only one book to go, then I have to wait for the 6th one to be published some time this year.

[Charlotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoying this series. Love the creativity.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

Another great story..the details had me going and going ..this series is a must read for all..you will be connected to each character and Jago amazing ways

[Olivia Prefontaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book from this author! I couldn't seem to put it down

[william Goodrow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Druid Lords(Caledonia Fae,Book 4)

Time goes on as does the storyline. Plenty of intrigue as the Druids learn more of their prowess and strength. Onto book 5.

[Deborah Hayes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story line, author keeps adding to the interesting talents of the Druids & it makes me curious to see what will develop.