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Faylinn #2
Ember
One decision changed her life forever. One choice could seal her fate for eternity.
By accepting her destiny, Calliope entered the enchanting world of Faylinn. She wasn’t prepared for all the compromises she would be forced to make. After being thrown into her duties as queen, she must pick her battles wisely or risk loosing the respect of her kingdom.
With Kai and Declan by her side her confidence rises, but they can’t protect her from everything. When Faylinn is threatened Calliope is forced to face an even greater reality than she was prepared for. Haunted by the truthfulness of Favner’s last words, she realizes she has no idea what she’s gotten herself into.
Can Calliope be able to hold true to Faylinn’s beliefs while still following her heart, or will she be forced to sacrifice a part of herself to save her kingdom?
By accepting her destiny, Calliope entered the enchanting world of Faylinn. She wasn’t prepared for all the compromises she would be forced to make. After being thrown into her duties as queen, she must pick her battles wisely or risk loosing the respect of her kingdom.
With Kai and Declan by her side her confidence rises, but they can’t protect her from everything. When Faylinn is threatened Calliope is forced to face an even greater reality than she was prepared for. Haunted by the truthfulness of Favner’s last words, she realizes she has no idea what she’s gotten herself into.
Can Calliope be able to hold true to Faylinn’s beliefs while still following her heart, or will she be forced to sacrifice a part of herself to save her kingdom?
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Mindy Hayes
31 books383 followersMindy is the youngest of six children and grew up in San Diego, California. After graduating from Brigham Young University-Idaho, she discovered her passion for reading and writing. Mindy lives in Summerville, South Carolina with her husband and daughter.
She is the author of the Faylinn novels and the Willowhaven series; as well as the standalones, Stain and The Day That Saved Us. Mindy is also the co-author of the Paper Planes series and the Backroads Duet, which was co-written with Michele G. Miller as Mindy Michele.
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She is the author of the Faylinn novels and the Willowhaven series; as well as the standalones, Stain and The Day That Saved Us. Mindy is also the co-author of the Paper Planes series and the Backroads Duet, which was co-written with Michele G. Miller as Mindy Michele.
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September 13, 2017
So I finished book two and I am cringing!! But in a good way. 😉 Many questions were answered for me while reading. And I am so glad Calliope is getting along just fine until towards the end, ugh!!!! Just how?? How?? I am jumping into book three as soon as I am done with my review. The storyline is just getting better and better.
June 16, 2017
I shifted my gaze to the tree and saw Kai's eyes were not on them but one me. His eyes didn't shy away, and neither did mine. I wished I could read his thoughts to know what was running through his mind when he looked at me like that. There wasn't any way to really describe it. It wasn't any one emotion I could pin point. It was everything all at once, drowning me in an ocean of sensations of which I never wanted to let go.
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Callie knew becoming queen was her destiny and it wouldn't be easy. But with talk of bonding to royalty and now death threats, well, these were things she did not sign up for.
My love for Callie and Kai grew to new heights in EMBER. Their interactions and banter was a lot of what I loved about them. They kept it fun but it was meaningful to the core. And my heart broke each and every time they realized that nothing could ever come from their feelings for one another. Unless Callie was able to change the laws that have been in place for thousands of years and face the wrath of those in her kingdom that still believe it is wrong to bond outside their own, it was fruitless to hope. Such a quandary.
When reading this book there was always this lurking and nudging that something is about to happen and it kept me on edge the entire time. It is amazing how Hayes pulls you in, keeps you teetering on what may come, and then smacks you with a load of WOW! And boy was it a WOW! It got me crazy excited to read LUMINARY. I just need to hurry and read some books so I can concentrate solely on it.
So many what if’s…so much left up in the air...I am so loving this series. 5 Stars!!
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Callie knew becoming queen was her destiny and it wouldn't be easy. But with talk of bonding to royalty and now death threats, well, these were things she did not sign up for.
My love for Callie and Kai grew to new heights in EMBER. Their interactions and banter was a lot of what I loved about them. They kept it fun but it was meaningful to the core. And my heart broke each and every time they realized that nothing could ever come from their feelings for one another. Unless Callie was able to change the laws that have been in place for thousands of years and face the wrath of those in her kingdom that still believe it is wrong to bond outside their own, it was fruitless to hope. Such a quandary.
When reading this book there was always this lurking and nudging that something is about to happen and it kept me on edge the entire time. It is amazing how Hayes pulls you in, keeps you teetering on what may come, and then smacks you with a load of WOW! And boy was it a WOW! It got me crazy excited to read LUMINARY. I just need to hurry and read some books so I can concentrate solely on it.
So many what if’s…so much left up in the air...I am so loving this series. 5 Stars!!
July 12, 2014
5 out of 5 stars
Ember was everything I wanted it to be and so much more!!! Mindy did not disappoint but instead far exceeded my expectations with this beautifully created world. The characters and relationships were the heart of this story! The passion and snarky banter that continues and runs hot and cold between Kai and Calliope will make you happy at times and frustrated at others.
Calliope is still trying to adjust to life as a fairy and life away from those she loves in the human world. She at times questions if she really is cut out to lead the other faes. Other dangers and threats make her rethink who is really best for her people. Is the old traditions and laws what is best or is it best to make new ones and let the faes choose their own happiness? These are all things that Calliope starts to wonder if she can change. She wants what is best for all and wants everyone to be happy, including herself.
With a new enemy out there Faylinn is in more danger then ever, and so is Calliope!
I cannot even say how much I want book 3 Luminary to find out how Calliope's story will end! This book was so magical and romantically enchanting!!! I am going to have a very hard time waiting until September to see who Calliope ends up with and if the laws change so that everyone can be with the ones they love!
Ember was everything I wanted it to be and so much more!!! Mindy did not disappoint but instead far exceeded my expectations with this beautifully created world. The characters and relationships were the heart of this story! The passion and snarky banter that continues and runs hot and cold between Kai and Calliope will make you happy at times and frustrated at others.
Calliope is still trying to adjust to life as a fairy and life away from those she loves in the human world. She at times questions if she really is cut out to lead the other faes. Other dangers and threats make her rethink who is really best for her people. Is the old traditions and laws what is best or is it best to make new ones and let the faes choose their own happiness? These are all things that Calliope starts to wonder if she can change. She wants what is best for all and wants everyone to be happy, including herself.
With a new enemy out there Faylinn is in more danger then ever, and so is Calliope!
I cannot even say how much I want book 3 Luminary to find out how Calliope's story will end! This book was so magical and romantically enchanting!!! I am going to have a very hard time waiting until September to see who Calliope ends up with and if the laws change so that everyone can be with the ones they love!
August 14, 2013
Ember, book 2 in the Faylinn series, is, at its worst, an imaginative and engaging dip into the YA fantasy pool and, at its best, a fantastic and refreshing new work of fiction. Hayes takes the reader on a ride with main character Calliope, part-human/part-fairy, as she struggles with her new role as Queen of Faylinn. Stepping into a new world, Calliope is faced with matters of state, rogue uprisings, unsuitable suitors, and tough decisions as she works to lead Faylinn in ways consistent with both her heart and tradition. Ember is very character driven, the leads exhibiting convincing emotions and reactions that will have anyone who's ever loved or stood toe-to-toe with injustice nodding their heads in understanding. The book is a simple read--no deep psychological plot or overly eloquent plunge into verbosity--yet it maintains an ability to weave a story that entrances the reader and makes him or her step into the characters and consider the possibilities. Hayes's first foray into the writing realm, Kaleidoscope, introduced us to a world of fairies and left us wanting just a little bit more. Ember, however, ends on a definite cliffhanger that will make the reader itch for the next installment. It is, in this reviewer's opinion, an example of how a writer can grow in her abilities from book to book and how that writer can grow a series from an entertaining read into an engaging world of possibilities. On the petty side of things, there are several editing errors (word omissions, incorrect phrases, incorrect punctuation, etc.), but most of them are easily overlooked for those just wanting to experience the story and the world of Faylinn. If those kinds of things bother you, I am sure the printed hard copy of the book (due out sometime in 2014) will deliver a much more correct grammatical experience for you. Regardless of where you stand on grammatical issues, Ember is a lovely read that will open your mind to the "what ifs" we have all imagined.
August 11, 2013
The Faylinn series just keeps getting better and better. Mindy Hayes is back with more fantasy and beauty than you could possible fit on a page but there it is. The images she creates with her words are just breath taking and the action, romance and drama are pumped up to the max. I was so pleased that there were no distractions today because I just sat down and started reading and didn’t put it down until I was on the edge of my seat, in awe of the crazy cliffhanger.
Once again, the prologue opens up with more mystery that of course draws the reader in as Callie makes the journey to Faylinn and begins her new life as Queen. From there, there’s never a dull page. Festivals, negotiations, Kai being his usual bipolar/adorable self, drama, betrayal, late night rendezvous and of course magic and mishappenings. I swear sometimes it was like reading Fae Princess Diaries. So much fun but with a bit of a darker, magical twist with secrets and lies. None of the backstory filler crap. Just boom. Plot! Boom. Characters! And lots of flowers – did I mention I loved the imagery.
The only thing I loved more than the imagery was Kai. I am admitting here and now that I’ve fallen head over heels, impossibly in love with that faery and I’m never going back. I honestly thought about making a video review because no words can truly describe the things this book is making me feel and the sounds that come out of my mouth were inhuman. Especially in the last few chapters when we reached this awesome, dramatic moment and then it all went to…a very dark and crappy, chaotic and emotionally charged place. I nearly fell off my chair from sitting so far off the edge just turning page after page wondering what Mindy Hayes was going to do to her characters next.
A fantastic read for any lover of YA fantasy. Just an overall engaging, and entrancing story.
Once again, the prologue opens up with more mystery that of course draws the reader in as Callie makes the journey to Faylinn and begins her new life as Queen. From there, there’s never a dull page. Festivals, negotiations, Kai being his usual bipolar/adorable self, drama, betrayal, late night rendezvous and of course magic and mishappenings. I swear sometimes it was like reading Fae Princess Diaries. So much fun but with a bit of a darker, magical twist with secrets and lies. None of the backstory filler crap. Just boom. Plot! Boom. Characters! And lots of flowers – did I mention I loved the imagery.
The only thing I loved more than the imagery was Kai. I am admitting here and now that I’ve fallen head over heels, impossibly in love with that faery and I’m never going back. I honestly thought about making a video review because no words can truly describe the things this book is making me feel and the sounds that come out of my mouth were inhuman. Especially in the last few chapters when we reached this awesome, dramatic moment and then it all went to…a very dark and crappy, chaotic and emotionally charged place. I nearly fell off my chair from sitting so far off the edge just turning page after page wondering what Mindy Hayes was going to do to her characters next.
A fantastic read for any lover of YA fantasy. Just an overall engaging, and entrancing story.
December 17, 2013
Ahh Mindy Hayes, I love this girl. She has taken the fairy scene and given it back some life. I had gotten so sick of the fairy stories out there that I nearly gave up on them. I won’t name names because that is not my personality but DANG I am so glad that I came across Kaleidoscope. It will always hold a special place in my heart because it was my first real indie book! I read the first book in one car ride and completely neglected my husband the whole time.
Ember is a strong second book in the trilogy. Mindy has such whimsical beautiful story telling capabilities that you are pulled into Faylinn the minute you begin the book. Calliope has a lot of adjusting to do upon accepting her position as queen. Her coronation nearly brought me to tears, the imagery was just so beautiful. Of course, being queen isn’t all its cracked up to be! Calliope struggles with the her new duties and uncovers some old rules about being queen that does not make her or me happy. I just want a happy ending with Kai gosh dang it!
I would recommend this to all YA fiction readers or for anyone looking to discover an enchanting new world. This series is on the top of my list for my 2013 reads!
Mindy Hayes has become one of my favorite authors of 2013. She just released a more contemporary book and I will be starting that soon!
Ember is a strong second book in the trilogy. Mindy has such whimsical beautiful story telling capabilities that you are pulled into Faylinn the minute you begin the book. Calliope has a lot of adjusting to do upon accepting her position as queen. Her coronation nearly brought me to tears, the imagery was just so beautiful. Of course, being queen isn’t all its cracked up to be! Calliope struggles with the her new duties and uncovers some old rules about being queen that does not make her or me happy. I just want a happy ending with Kai gosh dang it!
I would recommend this to all YA fiction readers or for anyone looking to discover an enchanting new world. This series is on the top of my list for my 2013 reads!
Mindy Hayes has become one of my favorite authors of 2013. She just released a more contemporary book and I will be starting that soon!
December 20, 2013
This series just gets better and better. I am thoroughly enjoying reading about Faylinn. I absolutely adore Declan and Kai. They are the kind of protectors that every woman probably wishes that she had. I can't wait to find out where this series goes to next!
One decision changed her life forever. One choice could seal her fate for eternity.
By accepting her destiny, Calliope entered the enchanting world of Faylinn. What she wasn’t prepared for were all the compromises she would be forced to make. After being thrown into her duties as queen, it’s clear she must pick her battles wisely or risk loosing the respect of her kingdom.
With Kai and Declan by her side her confidence rises, but they can’t protect her from everything. When Faylinn is threatened Calliope is forced to face an even greater reality than she was prepared for. Haunted by the truthfulness of Favner’s last words, she realizes she has no idea what she’s gotten herself into.
Will Calliope be able to hold true to Faylinn’s beliefs while still following her heart or will she be forced to sacrifice a part of herself in order to save her kingdom?
One decision changed her life forever. One choice could seal her fate for eternity.
By accepting her destiny, Calliope entered the enchanting world of Faylinn. What she wasn’t prepared for were all the compromises she would be forced to make. After being thrown into her duties as queen, it’s clear she must pick her battles wisely or risk loosing the respect of her kingdom.
With Kai and Declan by her side her confidence rises, but they can’t protect her from everything. When Faylinn is threatened Calliope is forced to face an even greater reality than she was prepared for. Haunted by the truthfulness of Favner’s last words, she realizes she has no idea what she’s gotten herself into.
Will Calliope be able to hold true to Faylinn’s beliefs while still following her heart or will she be forced to sacrifice a part of herself in order to save her kingdom?
January 30, 2019
Usually when books get to the sequel, it goes down hill from them. However this series surpassed all of my expectations. I read it in less than a day it was so captivating. I am amazed at how engaged in this book I was it. Every twist and turn was fascinating and it has been a while since I last blew through a series like this before. I highly recommend you give it a shot, it will surprise in the best way possible.
July 27, 2014
I loved this one even more than the first! Calliope is trying to be a good Queen for Faylinn while staying true to herself. Which turns out to be even more difficult than she imagined. There is plenty of confusion, love, and betrayal going on in this book, and a big twist I definitely did not see coming! I cannot wait to read Luminary!!
August 16, 2013
Mindy! You can write(:
I will just say that I read Ember until 3am last night AND I had work this morning. Just couldn't help it. I finished cover to cover in about 24 hours.
I hope you are almost done with book 3 because the end.................. Yeah that's about what it was like. Hah. Love it.
I will just say that I read Ember until 3am last night AND I had work this morning. Just couldn't help it. I finished cover to cover in about 24 hours.
I hope you are almost done with book 3 because the end.................. Yeah that's about what it was like. Hah. Love it.
April 14, 2014
Left me in suspense. Riveting. Ready for book #3 and can hardly wait.
Mindy is a darling girl and I was delighted to meet her at our church book review night.
She has other genera's that she writes but they are sweet and family friendly books.
Mindy is a darling girl and I was delighted to meet her at our church book review night.
She has other genera's that she writes but they are sweet and family friendly books.
March 13, 2014
Really enjoyed it. Stayed up way too late to finish it, now I have to wait to find out what happens next! Only a 4 because of the errors.
August 26, 2013
Loved it! I actually even enjoyed it more than the first. It was great getting to know the characters more and seeing Calliope evolve. Can't wait for the final book!
March 16, 2014
Can't wait for the next one!
August 24, 2014
Enthralling
I could not stop reading this book it was so good. I can't wait until the next one comes out
I could not stop reading this book it was so good. I can't wait until the next one comes out
March 20, 2018
An amazing sequel, it was so freaking good.
March 15, 2015
Loved this series. I really connected with the characters and unlike a lot of other trilogies, I felt the story got better and better as the series went on. My least favorite of the series was book 2, Ember, but all three were good. This series has it all: fantasy, romance, action, magic, betrayal, loyalty...
I got the first book in the series as a free Amazon Kindle book and it sat on my Kindle for a long time. I can't believe it took me so long to read this one!
I got the first book in the series as a free Amazon Kindle book and it sat on my Kindle for a long time. I can't believe it took me so long to read this one!
May 27, 2017
There is a lot to love about this book and the world of Faylinn but its heart is really these amazing and dynamic characters. I loved watching Calliope learn about this whole new world and her place in it. I especially loved the secondary characters though. Calliope's parents and little Violet completely stole the show for me. Fair warning: this one ends on one hell of cliffhanger and I can't wait to see what happens next!
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January 27, 2016Wow
Wow I didn't think it could get any better, the first book was good but his one was great! I had no idea it could get better! I was so pleasantly surprised! It just kept getting better and better! I can't wait to read the next book to know what is going to happen to Callie and Kai, and Declan and Allura and the rest of these great characters. Definitely a must read!
Wow I didn't think it could get any better, the first book was good but his one was great! I had no idea it could get better! I was so pleasantly surprised! It just kept getting better and better! I can't wait to read the next book to know what is going to happen to Callie and Kai, and Declan and Allura and the rest of these great characters. Definitely a must read!
February 16, 2015
The second in the Faylinn series. My heart caught in my throat a number of times! I always feel as though the second book is usually the most droll. This was not the case! Somehow Ember was better than Kaleidoscope!! I am off to read the third and final installment in this amazing series!!
May 27, 2015
Wonderful read! Liked it better than the first book. Some typos but not enough to bother me or detract from the story. Good characters, good plot development. Where I knew what was going to happen in the first book,this one kept me guessing! Good,clean, fun read!
October 21, 2016
this is such an amazing series. i bought the rest of Mindy Hayes's books, because i feel they will be as good. i don't even want to explain what happens, just get the whole series, and read it. read it now.
March 17, 2017
So good couldn't put it down
Loved it I laughed I cried I got angry soooo angry... of course I'm pregnant so that might have something to do with the emotions ... but for real super good.. but they leave it so you have to read the next one
Loved it I laughed I cried I got angry soooo angry... of course I'm pregnant so that might have something to do with the emotions ... but for real super good.. but they leave it so you have to read the next one
July 31, 2022
That was an exciting heartbreaking ending! I love Kai so much. Not sure I like this new take over twist in the story. Can’t we all just get along without a creepy Gillian king in the way? Excited to read more about Calliope, and Kai, and Declan in book 3.
January 4, 2023
I rarely say this about any type of series, book or movie, but Ember was even better than the first book in the Faylinn series, Kaleidoscope! I IMMEDIATELY had to download book 3 and dive in, even though it was 1am.
March 12, 2015
I loved this book! Couldn't put it down and even though I'm dying to read the next book, I don't want the series to end!
November 2, 2014
Another great read
love the flow of the story, Mindy has a style that keeps you locked in and intrigued through the whole story
love the flow of the story, Mindy has a style that keeps you locked in and intrigued through the whole story
November 30, 2015
Such a fun series.
August 29, 2016
This book kept me up WAY past my bed time reading and loving each and every page!
I just bought the next book and am looking forward to another sleepless night.
I just bought the next book and am looking forward to another sleepless night.
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