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Children of the Sidhe #3
Flight
Nathan Jeffries doesn’t entirely understand his affinity for hawks, until he finds he can shift into one. Fae blood is to blame for his good looks and luck with the ladies – but now that luck has turned. Nathan is on an Otherworld assassin’s hit list, and the only person stepping forward to help him just may be playing for the other side in the Sidhe Blood Wars.
Tessa Anndrais isn’t sure where she stands. When Abarta – the assassin – threatens to reveal a family secret, she’s determined to protect her own. She’s never approved of thinning Sidhe blood by mixing with humans. Yet she finds herself watching Nathan, the half-human son of the Lord of the Skies, with enough approval to keep her warm all through the night.
CHILDREN OF THE SIDHE
The Sidhe dwindle. Slow to breed and quick to war, the ages have worn away their numbers. An old enemy threatens Otherworld, fearsome in numbers and in newfound magic. The Sidhe’s unloved part-human children strewn about the mortal world are suddenly their greatest source of hope.
Tessa Anndrais isn’t sure where she stands. When Abarta – the assassin – threatens to reveal a family secret, she’s determined to protect her own. She’s never approved of thinning Sidhe blood by mixing with humans. Yet she finds herself watching Nathan, the half-human son of the Lord of the Skies, with enough approval to keep her warm all through the night.
CHILDREN OF THE SIDHE
The Sidhe dwindle. Slow to breed and quick to war, the ages have worn away their numbers. An old enemy threatens Otherworld, fearsome in numbers and in newfound magic. The Sidhe’s unloved part-human children strewn about the mortal world are suddenly their greatest source of hope.
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First published June 23, 2013
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J.R. Pearse Nelson
56 books61 followersJ.R. Pearse Nelson is a fantasy and romance writer who has authored more than 20 novels. She hails from Oregon, USA, where she lives with her husband, two teens, and two dogs among the plentiful trees and clouds of the Pacific Northwest. J.R. weaves tales rooted in mythology, bringing legend to life in modern-day settings and fantasy realms. When not writing, you can find her making magic in the kitchen and enjoying long walks or “rambles” outdoors. J.R.’s books include the Moon Garden Mysteries paranormal cozy series, the Aeon Society fantasy romance series, and the Water Rites fantasy trilogy.
You can connect with J.R. and learn more about her fiction at her website. Visit jrpearsenelson.com.
You can connect with J.R. and learn more about her fiction at her website. Visit jrpearsenelson.com.
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February 20, 2014
Gah! I feel bad that FLIGHT didn't work as well for me because I so loved the first CotS novellas!
I loved the premise of FLIGHT, once again we have a kid of a Sidhe who's not aware of his otherworldly lineage plus the conflict was this huge assassination kind of thing that's truly exciting on paper.
What I felt lacking was TENSION. First, Nathan just found out that his Dad is some sort of a god and on the same breath got attacked and was transported to his dad's otherworldly digs. See Nathan is a scholar so that means that he's logical, therefore I expected him to freak out a little bit and demand for answers and to be brought back to our world. Instead he assimilated far too easily to his new surroundings with almost no contest. I was expecting him to push a little bit because of the nature of his character.
As for the romance, I expect insta-love because this is a novella and that's a given. However the lack of romantic tension between Nathan and Tessa bothered me too. Tessa is a Sidhe and she gave off this impression that humans are inferior or a nuisance so for her and Nathan to just hook up didn't add up to me. Again, I was expecting some mild resistance because of that plus who doesn't like tension in their romance?!
Anyway, I feel like FLIGHT is one of those stories that could've benefited from a a few more words/pages so this epic premise about the Blood Wars and all that dould've been fleshed out more.
I loved the premise of FLIGHT, once again we have a kid of a Sidhe who's not aware of his otherworldly lineage plus the conflict was this huge assassination kind of thing that's truly exciting on paper.
What I felt lacking was TENSION. First, Nathan just found out that his Dad is some sort of a god and on the same breath got attacked and was transported to his dad's otherworldly digs. See Nathan is a scholar so that means that he's logical, therefore I expected him to freak out a little bit and demand for answers and to be brought back to our world. Instead he assimilated far too easily to his new surroundings with almost no contest. I was expecting him to push a little bit because of the nature of his character.
As for the romance, I expect insta-love because this is a novella and that's a given. However the lack of romantic tension between Nathan and Tessa bothered me too. Tessa is a Sidhe and she gave off this impression that humans are inferior or a nuisance so for her and Nathan to just hook up didn't add up to me. Again, I was expecting some mild resistance because of that plus who doesn't like tension in their romance?!
Anyway, I feel like FLIGHT is one of those stories that could've benefited from a a few more words/pages so this epic premise about the Blood Wars and all that dould've been fleshed out more.
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