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Caledonia Fae #1
Blood Faerie
Unjustly sentenced to death, Eilidh ran--away from faerie lands, to the streets of Perth, Scotland. Just as she has grown accustomed to exile, local police discover a mutilated body outside the abandoned church where she lives. Recognising the murder as the work of one of her own kind, Eilidh must choose: flee, or learn to tap into the forbidden magic that cost her everything. The Caledonia Fae Fantasy Book Series The modern tale begins in Perth, Scotland, where a police constable chases a serial killer, only to discover the crime has roots in the supernatural, a paranormal reality he never knew existed. During his murder investigation, contact with a mysterious woman stirs his dormant druidic powers, changing his life forever. She, and the killer, are fae. In this bestselling urban and epic fantasy book series, humans are plucked from Scotland, England, The Netherlands, Germany, The United States, Australia, and elsewhere and transported into the faerie realm. They learn to build a new life, tame their magic, even find love, all while facing danger, murder, kidnapping, and chaos. Those who survive will usher a new era into the Otherworld. Book 1: Blood Faerie Book 2: Azuri Fae Book 3: Enemy of the Fae Book 4: Druid Lords Book 5: Elder Druid Book 6: Age of Druids
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First published May 12, 2011
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May 4, 2014
I found this to be an "ok" meandering story - never felt like I should put it down and move on to something else, but also never felt like stopping anything else I was doing to pick it up and continue reading.
WHAT I LIKED
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* Elf in the City: The author did an excellent job getting me to *feel* the displacement the female lead feels. This aspect of the book was by far my favorite. It can be hard to see the world you live in every day as if you were a COMPLETE outsider, but Drummond pulled it off admirably.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE
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* The story dragged for me. I'm not a fan of having main characters (esp if they are love interests) separated for large parts of the book. I'm not a fan of reading lots of information about traveling, if the true action really only happens at the destinations. I'm not a fan of having one character be a tool for asking questions while the other character is a replacement for an encyclopedia. All of things together can really slow a book down, and I felt like that was my experience with Blood Faerie.
* While the female lead's character was deftly developed, the male lead's character felt shallow to me. I couldn't believe it when he decided he was in love with the female lead. He'd known her for a handful of days, hadn't seen her in over a week, and binds his life to her in a decision of less than 5m. I'm always willing to throw some disbelief out the window when reading, especially in this genre, but I couldn't do it with this love relationship. :/
I wouldn't really recommend this one to any friends I know who read this genre. There are just plenty of more interesting reads in this genre.
WHAT I LIKED
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* Elf in the City: The author did an excellent job getting me to *feel* the displacement the female lead feels. This aspect of the book was by far my favorite. It can be hard to see the world you live in every day as if you were a COMPLETE outsider, but Drummond pulled it off admirably.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE
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* The story dragged for me. I'm not a fan of having main characters (esp if they are love interests) separated for large parts of the book. I'm not a fan of reading lots of information about traveling, if the true action really only happens at the destinations. I'm not a fan of having one character be a tool for asking questions while the other character is a replacement for an encyclopedia. All of things together can really slow a book down, and I felt like that was my experience with Blood Faerie.
* While the female lead's character was deftly developed, the male lead's character felt shallow to me. I couldn't believe it when he decided he was in love with the female lead. He'd known her for a handful of days, hadn't seen her in over a week, and binds his life to her in a decision of less than 5m. I'm always willing to throw some disbelief out the window when reading, especially in this genre, but I couldn't do it with this love relationship. :/
I wouldn't really recommend this one to any friends I know who read this genre. There are just plenty of more interesting reads in this genre.
July 15, 2011
While visiting my family in Hawaii, I found myself with quite a bit of free time on my hands, so I decided to spend some of my wife’s hard-earned money and buy some ebooks. Wow! Was I ever surprised at some of the prices! Jim Butcher’s Changes (a Novel of the Dresden Files) was still ten bucks! I didn’t want to spend too much lest my wife rescind my allowance, so I went the Indie route and splurged on some 99 cent books, some $2.99, and even a couple of $4.99 books. Should be enough to keep my busy, right?
Well, kinda. You see, I purchased Blood Faerie by India Drummond, author of Ordinary Angels. Instead of having the novel published traditionally, India chose the self-publishing route, which I thought was risky, but what the hell, it’s only $2.99, right. Actually, it’s much more than that. In fact, I found myself pouring slowly over each sentence, savoring the book like a fine wine. So much so that I neglected the other books.
Blood Faerie is a “Urban Fantasy” set in Perth, Scotland, where a series of gruesome murders has taken place and PC Quinton Munro is thrust into a world he was not expecting. I’m not one to print spoilers, and I won’t here, but safe to say from page one I was pretty much hooked like a carp. Ms. Drummond wove an intricate, believable world of the fantastic with characters that seemed to more real most of those seen on modern TV schlock, including “reality” tv. But what surprised me was the thread of a love story that didn’t cloy me with saccharine sweetness and ham-handed dialogue. In fact, it was tender and somewhat authentic.
I know what you’re saying…”Mark, you’re such a buff, manly man, how can you be suckered in by a love story? Especially after being singed to the bone by the fantasy porn of Laurel K. Hamilton?” Good question, dear reader, and the answer is simple. I am mostly human, after all. If it’s well-written enough, I can dig just about anything, and I dug this book mucho, compadres.
India Drummond has done something surprising, achieving an enjoyable read without breakneck pacing and grandiose characters. Instead the story flows like warm honey and gently leads the reader to a satisfying conclusion.
So, I will leave you with these thoughts: Is my opinion worth a Tinker’s Damn? Is it worth the risk to spend $2.99 on a self-published ebook? Can an Indie book be well written AND entertaining? Does Mark have fantastic pecs? The answer to all these questions is a resounding “YES!”
Well, kinda. You see, I purchased Blood Faerie by India Drummond, author of Ordinary Angels. Instead of having the novel published traditionally, India chose the self-publishing route, which I thought was risky, but what the hell, it’s only $2.99, right. Actually, it’s much more than that. In fact, I found myself pouring slowly over each sentence, savoring the book like a fine wine. So much so that I neglected the other books.
Blood Faerie is a “Urban Fantasy” set in Perth, Scotland, where a series of gruesome murders has taken place and PC Quinton Munro is thrust into a world he was not expecting. I’m not one to print spoilers, and I won’t here, but safe to say from page one I was pretty much hooked like a carp. Ms. Drummond wove an intricate, believable world of the fantastic with characters that seemed to more real most of those seen on modern TV schlock, including “reality” tv. But what surprised me was the thread of a love story that didn’t cloy me with saccharine sweetness and ham-handed dialogue. In fact, it was tender and somewhat authentic.
I know what you’re saying…”Mark, you’re such a buff, manly man, how can you be suckered in by a love story? Especially after being singed to the bone by the fantasy porn of Laurel K. Hamilton?” Good question, dear reader, and the answer is simple. I am mostly human, after all. If it’s well-written enough, I can dig just about anything, and I dug this book mucho, compadres.
India Drummond has done something surprising, achieving an enjoyable read without breakneck pacing and grandiose characters. Instead the story flows like warm honey and gently leads the reader to a satisfying conclusion.
So, I will leave you with these thoughts: Is my opinion worth a Tinker’s Damn? Is it worth the risk to spend $2.99 on a self-published ebook? Can an Indie book be well written AND entertaining? Does Mark have fantastic pecs? The answer to all these questions is a resounding “YES!”
January 8, 2012
Set in Scotland, Blood Faerie creates a fascinating world of Faerie politics, emerging Druids and a murder mystery that humans can’t solve without cooperation from the Fae factions.
Eilidh and Munro each display dignity and strength of character, yet are endearing in their vulnerability as they attempt to understand why a series of horrible murders would act as a catalyst to bring them together.
This story presents a well-developed world and is beautifully paced, giving equal weight to character development, the murder mystery and the gentle romance between Eilidh and Munro. Even the villain of the piece, who is despicably evil, has layers that do not excuse his crimes, but give texture to what might have been a caricature.
I really enjoyed this book, one of my best recent reads and I am anxious to read the second book.
Eilidh and Munro each display dignity and strength of character, yet are endearing in their vulnerability as they attempt to understand why a series of horrible murders would act as a catalyst to bring them together.
This story presents a well-developed world and is beautifully paced, giving equal weight to character development, the murder mystery and the gentle romance between Eilidh and Munro. Even the villain of the piece, who is despicably evil, has layers that do not excuse his crimes, but give texture to what might have been a caricature.
I really enjoyed this book, one of my best recent reads and I am anxious to read the second book.
October 18, 2013
I was really pleasantly surprised by this story as I picked it up as a complete unknown!
I am Scottish and I live very close to where the books are based so that was quite weird, in fact i have been many times to the places mentioned.
I have heard very little about this series and I am surprised by this as this book was great... i can only hope that the series will get better. In fact out of my almost 800 friends, only 2 of my friends have read & rated this book (both 5 stars i must add). I am shocked, you guys are missing out on a really good book! Not only that my friends.. this book is currently free on the kindle, I have included links for your ease.
Amazon UK link
Amazon US link
The story is not your usual fae story, it a murder mystery with a magical evil twist. I just loved the story.. the backstory.. the way the book ended and how i just know brilliant things are to come for Eilidh! I am really excited to read the rest of the series.
I completely recommend it :)
I am Scottish and I live very close to where the books are based so that was quite weird, in fact i have been many times to the places mentioned.
I have heard very little about this series and I am surprised by this as this book was great... i can only hope that the series will get better. In fact out of my almost 800 friends, only 2 of my friends have read & rated this book (both 5 stars i must add). I am shocked, you guys are missing out on a really good book! Not only that my friends.. this book is currently free on the kindle, I have included links for your ease.
Amazon UK link
Amazon US link
The story is not your usual fae story, it a murder mystery with a magical evil twist. I just loved the story.. the backstory.. the way the book ended and how i just know brilliant things are to come for Eilidh! I am really excited to read the rest of the series.
I completely recommend it :)
May 17, 2018
Book Review – Blood Faerie by India Drummond
Blood Faerie by India Drummond is a kind of fantasy crossed with a crime/thriller. It tells us the tale of Eilidh, an outcast Faerie living in a human world, trying to catch a killer roaming the streets of Scotland.
The Cover: This cover was quite simple and gave me the distinct impression of a fantasy novel. While it is a good fit with the story, I’m not entirely convinced it fits this genre mash-up.
The Good Stuff: I really enjoyed this book. The writing is good, I was drawn in by the likeable characters and I found this to be an original storyline (at least it was like nothing I have ever read before). It was an interesting read that kept my interest all the way through. No mean feat, given it was not what I was expecting.
The Bad Stuff: I was expecting a fantasy novel and I got a genre mash-up, this may put some readers off. There were one or two moments when I questioned the story content, for example, Eilidh has lived in the human world for 25 years, watching, and yet she does not know what a treadmill is? She’s never been in a house or a car. There is a loose reason for this and I grudgingly accepted it because I was enjoying the story so much I wanted to read on. I also felt that the climax fizzled, it was all over in the blink of an eye. It was like the author said, that’s it, I’m done. It’s all over. I feel this could have been handled so much better with just a little more effort and it would have turned a good story into a great one.
Overall, this book is well worth a read. If I had known it was a fantasy-come-thriller I doubt I would have picked it up. I am so glad I didn’t know! This was a pleasure to read and I really wanted to keep turning the pages. A little disappointing at the end and for that reason I’m giving this one a heart gripping, bone cracking, 4 out of 5 golden bookmarks.
Blood Faerie by India Drummond is a kind of fantasy crossed with a crime/thriller. It tells us the tale of Eilidh, an outcast Faerie living in a human world, trying to catch a killer roaming the streets of Scotland.
The Cover: This cover was quite simple and gave me the distinct impression of a fantasy novel. While it is a good fit with the story, I’m not entirely convinced it fits this genre mash-up.
The Good Stuff: I really enjoyed this book. The writing is good, I was drawn in by the likeable characters and I found this to be an original storyline (at least it was like nothing I have ever read before). It was an interesting read that kept my interest all the way through. No mean feat, given it was not what I was expecting.
The Bad Stuff: I was expecting a fantasy novel and I got a genre mash-up, this may put some readers off. There were one or two moments when I questioned the story content, for example, Eilidh has lived in the human world for 25 years, watching, and yet she does not know what a treadmill is? She’s never been in a house or a car. There is a loose reason for this and I grudgingly accepted it because I was enjoying the story so much I wanted to read on. I also felt that the climax fizzled, it was all over in the blink of an eye. It was like the author said, that’s it, I’m done. It’s all over. I feel this could have been handled so much better with just a little more effort and it would have turned a good story into a great one.
Overall, this book is well worth a read. If I had known it was a fantasy-come-thriller I doubt I would have picked it up. I am so glad I didn’t know! This was a pleasure to read and I really wanted to keep turning the pages. A little disappointing at the end and for that reason I’m giving this one a heart gripping, bone cracking, 4 out of 5 golden bookmarks.
August 27, 2011
When I saw this book was about the supernatural - faeries - and set in Scotland, it was a must for me! As I started to read the book I did not feel an immediate connection and I was a little concerned that it was going to be a disappointment, but no - by the second chapter I had bonded with the 2 main characters.
I enjoyed the mix of murder mystery with the supernatural and I can see the possibilities for future books in the series. The partnership of exiled faerie with the policeman just discovering his own powers as a Druid, provided an intriguing relationship with plenty of scope to come as his powers are fully discovered and their relationship grows. Will she be accepted back into the fold, will she want to be accepted? How their special bonding develop? Will they become a pairing who will continue to investigate rogues as they can move and live among humans, I cant wait to find out.
I see that India has written other novels, and I will be having a wee peak at them too, after enjoying this book so much. For anyone who enjoys this kind of subject matter I would recommend giving it a go.
I enjoyed the mix of murder mystery with the supernatural and I can see the possibilities for future books in the series. The partnership of exiled faerie with the policeman just discovering his own powers as a Druid, provided an intriguing relationship with plenty of scope to come as his powers are fully discovered and their relationship grows. Will she be accepted back into the fold, will she want to be accepted? How their special bonding develop? Will they become a pairing who will continue to investigate rogues as they can move and live among humans, I cant wait to find out.
I see that India has written other novels, and I will be having a wee peak at them too, after enjoying this book so much. For anyone who enjoys this kind of subject matter I would recommend giving it a go.
January 1, 2012
I love books set in the UK so this was a must for me. A mixture of romance and mystery, this book is dark and gripping. It starts with a brutal murder on exiled Fae Eilidh's doorstep, which leaves her in a dilemma whether to get involved in the human world - she has always remained on the periphery up until now, but realises only she can stop the murders. Policeman Munro is aware that Eilidh isn't human but is unaware of his own legacy, one that will aid him find the murderer or lose his life.
July 24, 2014
I really liked this book as its different to most books about the fae. It resembles a crime novel meets fae land. Plus an underlying love story that keeps you guessing. I'd like to read more in this series.
June 11, 2016
This ok as a quick evening read, but it wasn't amazing. It had an interesting story idea and the writing was pretty good, but nothing felt particularly developed and I thought the evil was defeated far too easily, allowing for a pat happy ending. Essentially, I thought it started out well and grew progressively weaker as the story progressed.
More specifically, I didn't think the characters were particularly well developed, the men especially. I thought Munro's sudden love and dedication felt unfounded and out of nowhere (or magically manipulated). Saor was a bitter cardboard cutout that was conveniently disposed of by the author when he was no longer needed, and the bad guy (I'm not even gonna try with his elvish name) was bad just because he was bad, no depth greyscale to him at all. I did like Eilidh a lot, but thought that after 25 years in the human world her innocence and lack of knowledge about modern amenities and human customs was unbelievable and obviously played for laughs and weak sexual tension.
But like I said, as a quick read it's entertaining enough, even with these detractions. I'd read more of Drummond's writing.
More specifically, I didn't think the characters were particularly well developed, the men especially. I thought Munro's sudden love and dedication felt unfounded and out of nowhere (or magically manipulated). Saor was a bitter cardboard cutout that was conveniently disposed of by the author when he was no longer needed, and the bad guy (I'm not even gonna try with his elvish name) was bad just because he was bad, no depth greyscale to him at all. I did like Eilidh a lot, but thought that after 25 years in the human world her innocence and lack of knowledge about modern amenities and human customs was unbelievable and obviously played for laughs and weak sexual tension.
But like I said, as a quick read it's entertaining enough, even with these detractions. I'd read more of Drummond's writing.
October 16, 2014
originally appeared on:Bookshelf Confessions
*I won a free copy of this e-book in a LibraryThing Member Giveaway*
i had finish reading the book .........this book was more than good(said this twice)...i'm honestly addicted to nonfiction books...
and this one didn't disappoint me.. i started reading this at night,..but then..i'm totally hooked up...there are times even like i don't wanna go to sleep..because i still wanna learn and read more of the stories...
the 3 characters are beautifully intertwined..which makes the storyline thrilling and wonderful...this book is full of magic, mystery and mayhem.....i really can't wait for the sequel..love this!
This book is a page-turner filled with action, danger, romance,magic, mystery all rolled into one! and a world that instantly grabs you from the very first page! urban fantasy never seems to be this good well until this book came!
*I won a free copy of this e-book in a LibraryThing Member Giveaway*
i had finish reading the book .........this book was more than good(said this twice)...i'm honestly addicted to nonfiction books...
and this one didn't disappoint me.. i started reading this at night,..but then..i'm totally hooked up...there are times even like i don't wanna go to sleep..because i still wanna learn and read more of the stories...
the 3 characters are beautifully intertwined..which makes the storyline thrilling and wonderful...this book is full of magic, mystery and mayhem.....i really can't wait for the sequel..love this!
This book is a page-turner filled with action, danger, romance,magic, mystery all rolled into one! and a world that instantly grabs you from the very first page! urban fantasy never seems to be this good well until this book came!
February 9, 2015
Well. A bit disappointed. I'm not saying it was not enjoyable. I'm saying it was just that : enjoyable.
I felt some things were rushed. The bonding for one. Making the decision to bond with someone else for a thousand years in less than 5 minutes is beyond me. Not realistic. Not believable. Plus I found the characters a bit flat.
The villain was just meh. All powerful to be sure (what with him killing with just a flick of his wrist). But meh all the same.
The Azuri Fae were interesting but we got too few of them. There's maybe more in the following books of this series...
The question is : although I own the 2nd book, will I keep on reading ?
Mmmm...let's sleep on that. Tomorrow is another day
I felt some things were rushed. The bonding for one. Making the decision to bond with someone else for a thousand years in less than 5 minutes is beyond me. Not realistic. Not believable. Plus I found the characters a bit flat.
The villain was just meh. All powerful to be sure (what with him killing with just a flick of his wrist). But meh all the same.
The Azuri Fae were interesting but we got too few of them. There's maybe more in the following books of this series...
The question is : although I own the 2nd book, will I keep on reading ?
Mmmm...let's sleep on that. Tomorrow is another day
November 8, 2013
What I liked: the structure of the fae societies, the Scottish/Caledonian cultural references, & the whole idea that the fae society has lived alongside the humans in Scotland for many generations without interfering with humanity.
What I didn't like: the whole book just felt stiff to me. The bad guy was clearly unstable, but I would have liked more details on what happened with his father & Jon. The two main characters just kind of melded together & I didn't really pick up on any real reason why they would excepting the magical source of their bond.
Got the book as a free read on Amazon, but I doubt I'll read the rest of the series.
What I didn't like: the whole book just felt stiff to me. The bad guy was clearly unstable, but I would have liked more details on what happened with his father & Jon. The two main characters just kind of melded together & I didn't really pick up on any real reason why they would excepting the magical source of their bond.
Got the book as a free read on Amazon, but I doubt I'll read the rest of the series.
December 29, 2011
What can I say, this book was on the top of the Amazon Fantasy list, and the preview I read on Christmas day was what sold me. Set in Perth, Scotland; how can you not delve into the history of the ancient myths of the fae and bring it forward into today. That is what is done here.
Eilidh, gives up the world that she knows because of her exile into the human realm, and in return she gains much more than her former life could have given. The dynamic between her and Quinton Munro carries more than just the bond the two come to share. A circle that cannot be broken.
Eilidh, gives up the world that she knows because of her exile into the human realm, and in return she gains much more than her former life could have given. The dynamic between her and Quinton Munro carries more than just the bond the two come to share. A circle that cannot be broken.
January 24, 2018
I'm not sure how I feel about this book yet. While the plot was interesting and I'm always fascinated by people's interpretations of the Fae, the characters felt very flat and one-dimensional to me. That said, I will read the rest of the series to see if the characters grow at all.
May 3, 2011
I loved this book! Can't wait for the sequel--India Drummond is a talented author and this is a great read.
May 2, 2013
Story Overview:
Eilidh is a person from a magical realm banished for crimes which were not her fault. Munroe is a police officer Perth who has a bad habit of knowing where the trouble is. But when a murder happens on Eilidh’s doorstep their two worlds collide and the investigation turns up hidden traits in both of them. This book has all the intrigue and whodunit as the best detective novel and an excellent fantasy basis that it rich in history and still feels fresh.
Cover Page: 19/20
The cover is very well professionally done and draws a potential reader into several key focus’ on the page. The cover is typical of the fantasy market in which magical creatures live alongside humans and interact with them in secret and gives little away as to what is going to happen in the story, much as the magical creatures of such book give little away about themselves. However my one criticism is that the cover gives me a sense that the story will be based in a historical context and not a modern urban fantasy book as it is. While it is not a negative point and it does add proof that one should never judge a book by the cover, some people may be upset while others may miss out on what is an enjoyable book.
Character (and their development): 18/20
Both the main characters in the story are well thought-out and as you read you can almost hear their voices and feel you could reach out and touch them. The best part of Eilidh’s story is her background and how as the story progresses you catch glimpses of her chequered history until near the end you can be sure exactly what happened. When I read the book I was at first unsure of whether or not to feel sorry for the outcast or not, but as I went on my attitudes toward her changed as any good character should force you to do.
Munroe is an policeman who seems as if he could very well be knocking on my door asking me about some crime that has happened in the area. His analytical approach and the way that he discovers the new world that he is thrust into are well played and he reacts just as he should. The master stroke of the character is that he is not the Sherlock Holmes of Perth; instead he makes mistakes that anyone who has read the book knows is are mistakes, but Munroe who has not had the benefit of reading the antagonist’s thoughts would not know.
The antagonist is a brilliant idea, however not a new one to fantasy books. However his wit is up there with the best Bond villains and he is more deadly than anything some of our best action heroes have met in literature to. I would have loved to have seen more of the antagonist and gotten to know them a little better, but as it stands they are still one of the better villains in indie literature.
Storyline: 18/20
The story is not unique in any sense, in fact off the top of my head I can think of several films and books that have the same story, although the players are obviously different. What makes this story is that it feels fresh and you aren’t feeling bored by it and that is due to the uniqueness of the world in which the author has so brilliantly crafted in the novel. Another great factor is the fact that the author doesn’t mess you around with useless back-story at the beginning of the book and that the characters are immediately thrust into action, giving the reader little time to catch their breath at the start.
Unfortunately, speaking more about the storyline will give away certain plot lines and I would prefer that you would just accept my recommendation and read it yourself.
Style: 20/20
The thing I love about indie authors is that style is very different author from author. When I pick up a traditional author the style can often be no different from the next and to be honest bores me to pieces. Its why when I write reviews for traditionally published authors their style is normally low in marks and their storyline is either high in marks or it has completely failed to hit the mark. Saying that indie authors don’t always have great style, some do get it wrong, but this is certainly not the case.
The book starts with a pronunciation list at the front of the book, this gives some clarification on how unusual words should be pronounced, allowing the reader (if they are like me and printed off the list) to continue reading at the pace set by the book with just a quick flick down to check how it should sound. However I do wonder whether a casual reader would do so, and might stumble in a few places, but personally, even if this was a print copy I was reading, I would copy that list down. The author also does a great introduction to the world, not assuming that the reader is telepathic and knows exactly what the author was thinking when she wrote the book. It is a great move.
The descriptive tone of the book adds to the environment and just like the characters you can certainly clearly imagine the surroundings you are reading about. The change of the character’s viewpoints is also brilliant done and in such a way that one event is sometimes seen by a couple of characters but you get extra details from each new point of view.
The pace of the book is not too rushed, allowing the reader to fully take in what is going on and appreciate the story at the same time. When reading the book I had no idea I had gotten so far until I looked at the page number when I gotten up to get a cup of tea, surely a good sign. The build up also allows the reader to get excited when the ending is in sight and you know something big will happen. When the big event does occur you can be rest assured that it is good.
Spelling and Grammar: 20/20
I couldn’t see a single mistake. What more can I say.
Conclusion: 95/100
In conclusion I will have to say this is a great book and well worth a read. The characters are well thought out and interact with each other and the reader in some of the best writing that I have seen to date. The writing is perfect and the ending of the story leaves the reader satisfied and yet opens up the door to further books which follow this one. I would highly recommend this book.
Eilidh is a person from a magical realm banished for crimes which were not her fault. Munroe is a police officer Perth who has a bad habit of knowing where the trouble is. But when a murder happens on Eilidh’s doorstep their two worlds collide and the investigation turns up hidden traits in both of them. This book has all the intrigue and whodunit as the best detective novel and an excellent fantasy basis that it rich in history and still feels fresh.
Cover Page: 19/20
The cover is very well professionally done and draws a potential reader into several key focus’ on the page. The cover is typical of the fantasy market in which magical creatures live alongside humans and interact with them in secret and gives little away as to what is going to happen in the story, much as the magical creatures of such book give little away about themselves. However my one criticism is that the cover gives me a sense that the story will be based in a historical context and not a modern urban fantasy book as it is. While it is not a negative point and it does add proof that one should never judge a book by the cover, some people may be upset while others may miss out on what is an enjoyable book.
Character (and their development): 18/20
Both the main characters in the story are well thought-out and as you read you can almost hear their voices and feel you could reach out and touch them. The best part of Eilidh’s story is her background and how as the story progresses you catch glimpses of her chequered history until near the end you can be sure exactly what happened. When I read the book I was at first unsure of whether or not to feel sorry for the outcast or not, but as I went on my attitudes toward her changed as any good character should force you to do.
Munroe is an policeman who seems as if he could very well be knocking on my door asking me about some crime that has happened in the area. His analytical approach and the way that he discovers the new world that he is thrust into are well played and he reacts just as he should. The master stroke of the character is that he is not the Sherlock Holmes of Perth; instead he makes mistakes that anyone who has read the book knows is are mistakes, but Munroe who has not had the benefit of reading the antagonist’s thoughts would not know.
The antagonist is a brilliant idea, however not a new one to fantasy books. However his wit is up there with the best Bond villains and he is more deadly than anything some of our best action heroes have met in literature to. I would have loved to have seen more of the antagonist and gotten to know them a little better, but as it stands they are still one of the better villains in indie literature.
Storyline: 18/20
The story is not unique in any sense, in fact off the top of my head I can think of several films and books that have the same story, although the players are obviously different. What makes this story is that it feels fresh and you aren’t feeling bored by it and that is due to the uniqueness of the world in which the author has so brilliantly crafted in the novel. Another great factor is the fact that the author doesn’t mess you around with useless back-story at the beginning of the book and that the characters are immediately thrust into action, giving the reader little time to catch their breath at the start.
Unfortunately, speaking more about the storyline will give away certain plot lines and I would prefer that you would just accept my recommendation and read it yourself.
Style: 20/20
The thing I love about indie authors is that style is very different author from author. When I pick up a traditional author the style can often be no different from the next and to be honest bores me to pieces. Its why when I write reviews for traditionally published authors their style is normally low in marks and their storyline is either high in marks or it has completely failed to hit the mark. Saying that indie authors don’t always have great style, some do get it wrong, but this is certainly not the case.
The book starts with a pronunciation list at the front of the book, this gives some clarification on how unusual words should be pronounced, allowing the reader (if they are like me and printed off the list) to continue reading at the pace set by the book with just a quick flick down to check how it should sound. However I do wonder whether a casual reader would do so, and might stumble in a few places, but personally, even if this was a print copy I was reading, I would copy that list down. The author also does a great introduction to the world, not assuming that the reader is telepathic and knows exactly what the author was thinking when she wrote the book. It is a great move.
The descriptive tone of the book adds to the environment and just like the characters you can certainly clearly imagine the surroundings you are reading about. The change of the character’s viewpoints is also brilliant done and in such a way that one event is sometimes seen by a couple of characters but you get extra details from each new point of view.
The pace of the book is not too rushed, allowing the reader to fully take in what is going on and appreciate the story at the same time. When reading the book I had no idea I had gotten so far until I looked at the page number when I gotten up to get a cup of tea, surely a good sign. The build up also allows the reader to get excited when the ending is in sight and you know something big will happen. When the big event does occur you can be rest assured that it is good.
Spelling and Grammar: 20/20
I couldn’t see a single mistake. What more can I say.
Conclusion: 95/100
In conclusion I will have to say this is a great book and well worth a read. The characters are well thought out and interact with each other and the reader in some of the best writing that I have seen to date. The writing is perfect and the ending of the story leaves the reader satisfied and yet opens up the door to further books which follow this one. I would highly recommend this book.
January 29, 2018
Eilidh is a Faerie who has been exiled , she was supposed to be executed but escaped. Her azure magic is banned and feared by the Fae. Her father tried for many years to hide her talents, trying to teach her earth magic which she had no talent for and could never get the hang of.Her betrothed Saor didn't even bother to try and see her when she was jailed. Now she lives in the ruins of an old church, shying away from humans, and sleeping in fields, and wooded area to feel as if she is still in the Fae realm.
Quinton Monro is a detective investigating a murder that happened in the ruins of the church, he feels like he is being watched.Later he meets Eilidh there , she has fainted and he wants to take her to a hospital, as soon as he looks away she runs away, he tries to catch her, but he can't outrun a Fae.
Some fiend is killing druids, and in a horrific manor. The police are baffled, is this a gang thing, or some cult, it has to be something like that. Maybe a serial killer.
This story is intense. There is a lot going on, it takes you into the real world, and the Fae. If you enjoy Far stories as I do, this is a good one, action packed, romantic, lots of friendships forming, and a whole lot of fun. A slash of murder and gore for those of us who like that sort of thing.
Quinton Monro is a detective investigating a murder that happened in the ruins of the church, he feels like he is being watched.Later he meets Eilidh there , she has fainted and he wants to take her to a hospital, as soon as he looks away she runs away, he tries to catch her, but he can't outrun a Fae.
Some fiend is killing druids, and in a horrific manor. The police are baffled, is this a gang thing, or some cult, it has to be something like that. Maybe a serial killer.
This story is intense. There is a lot going on, it takes you into the real world, and the Fae. If you enjoy Far stories as I do, this is a good one, action packed, romantic, lots of friendships forming, and a whole lot of fun. A slash of murder and gore for those of us who like that sort of thing.
May 14, 2012
I really really liked this book. The characters were very well conceived and the mythology wasn't over the top.
Basically the Faeries have earth magic and will kill any faeries born with 'higher' magic such as the gift of illusion and mind manipulation. These skills can pretty much crop up in any child from any family but no one is exempt from the death unless they manage to escape and stay hidden in the human world. The setting of the story is modern day Scotland where the faeries live in hidden pockets of the forest. They have no use for humans and don't interact with them at all so they are pretty ignorant of humans and their ways. I loved the way the author describes how humans are always busy and create technology so they can remain that way.
The heroine is a young fae named Eilidh and she has been living in banishment with a kill-on-site order over her head. She has been alone and hiding in the human world for 25 years basically watching humans but never interacting with them. Why? Because she has pointy ears and swirling eyes. She can't pass. She was marked for death because she was born with a forbidden skill-set. She is weak in earth magic but able to tap into some nasty stuff which she does not understand. One night she feels the presence of another fae but it's 'wrong' or 'off' to her. She soon discovers it's a faerie killing humans for blood magic. That's the worst magic of all. She sees a cop at the scene of a de-hearted body and is drawn to him but she doesn't know why. She is hidden up above the scene but hears his name and she repeats it. He looks in her direction. He can feel her.
It turns out his name is Munro. He is just an everyday cop with the ability to know when a crime is taking place. He is drawn to this crime in particular. Little does he know that Eilidh wispering his name would unlock his Druid heritage. The two work together to solve the mystery of the crazy fae serial killer and what Eilidh really is and the true role of the Druids. Apparently Druids are rare.
The story is lean and moves swiftly. I was facinated by every twist and turn. The love story is minimal so it's more urban fantasy in some respects. It felt YA but at a level I could work with. Eilidh was everything I like in a heroine. She had been a warrior before her banishment and that did not change. She had that icy fae personality but it worked. I loved when she went to Munro's house and saw a shower for the first time. She just got naked and climbed into the indoor rain. Munro's reaction to her innocence was cute. The story was not dark, per se, but the author didn't have a problem killing off characters. She never wasted them for the sake of being hardass, it was more storyline necessity. I liked it and it helped with the YA aspect. Also, there are many layers to this story that can play out over several books. The only weakness for me was the fact that the author did not describe Munro very well. She provides many details about Eilidh especially how Munro saw her. On the other hand, she never gave that same detail as to what Eilidh saw when she looked at Munro. That irked me. Every so often I wanted more details about something but the author just kept it moving.
This is not a long novel but it's not a novella. It can be knocked out on a rainy day. As a fan of the fae, I loved this new series and am glad to have something fresh. I will continue on with the next book for certain. I can't find any reason not to give this one five stars other than the YA feel and that's not legit enough.
Basically the Faeries have earth magic and will kill any faeries born with 'higher' magic such as the gift of illusion and mind manipulation. These skills can pretty much crop up in any child from any family but no one is exempt from the death unless they manage to escape and stay hidden in the human world. The setting of the story is modern day Scotland where the faeries live in hidden pockets of the forest. They have no use for humans and don't interact with them at all so they are pretty ignorant of humans and their ways. I loved the way the author describes how humans are always busy and create technology so they can remain that way.
The heroine is a young fae named Eilidh and she has been living in banishment with a kill-on-site order over her head. She has been alone and hiding in the human world for 25 years basically watching humans but never interacting with them. Why? Because she has pointy ears and swirling eyes. She can't pass. She was marked for death because she was born with a forbidden skill-set. She is weak in earth magic but able to tap into some nasty stuff which she does not understand. One night she feels the presence of another fae but it's 'wrong' or 'off' to her. She soon discovers it's a faerie killing humans for blood magic. That's the worst magic of all. She sees a cop at the scene of a de-hearted body and is drawn to him but she doesn't know why. She is hidden up above the scene but hears his name and she repeats it. He looks in her direction. He can feel her.
It turns out his name is Munro. He is just an everyday cop with the ability to know when a crime is taking place. He is drawn to this crime in particular. Little does he know that Eilidh wispering his name would unlock his Druid heritage. The two work together to solve the mystery of the crazy fae serial killer and what Eilidh really is and the true role of the Druids. Apparently Druids are rare.
The story is lean and moves swiftly. I was facinated by every twist and turn. The love story is minimal so it's more urban fantasy in some respects. It felt YA but at a level I could work with. Eilidh was everything I like in a heroine. She had been a warrior before her banishment and that did not change. She had that icy fae personality but it worked. I loved when she went to Munro's house and saw a shower for the first time. She just got naked and climbed into the indoor rain. Munro's reaction to her innocence was cute. The story was not dark, per se, but the author didn't have a problem killing off characters. She never wasted them for the sake of being hardass, it was more storyline necessity. I liked it and it helped with the YA aspect. Also, there are many layers to this story that can play out over several books. The only weakness for me was the fact that the author did not describe Munro very well. She provides many details about Eilidh especially how Munro saw her. On the other hand, she never gave that same detail as to what Eilidh saw when she looked at Munro. That irked me. Every so often I wanted more details about something but the author just kept it moving.
This is not a long novel but it's not a novella. It can be knocked out on a rainy day. As a fan of the fae, I loved this new series and am glad to have something fresh. I will continue on with the next book for certain. I can't find any reason not to give this one five stars other than the YA feel and that's not legit enough.
June 15, 2012
Disclaimer: The fact that I was provided a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review has not affected my rating.
4.5 Stars!
I'm not quite sure how to describe Blood Faerie without sounding completely crazy or like a blubbering idiot. But one thing's for sure - it's an amazing and engaging read, right from the first word.
I found the world of the Fae to be very captivating. The idea of having four elements - fire, stone, water, and air - as well as fae blessed with the Path of the Azuri was intriguing, as well as somewhat intricate and fascinating. Along with the rituals described and the idea of "bonding" with true druids, Blood Faerie was a fantasy-tical (fantastical?) read c:
The characterization was also well written. Each main / secondary character had a distinct personality, with his or her own strengths and weaknesses. The only character that doesn't seem to have a flaw is Quinton Munor - but the way in which he is portrayed doesn't make him seem like he's flawless. Moreover, I loved Quinton & Eilidh's relationship! It definitely wasn't insta-love (Thank goodness! That's a plus about reading in a mix between YA & Adult fiction) - and I found the development in their relationship somewhat amusing and definitely endearing.
And as I said before, from the start, Blood Faerie is a definite page-turner! Combined with my love of murder mysteries, the action and exciting urban fantasy of this read made this a near perfect read for me c:
4.5 Stars!
I'm not quite sure how to describe Blood Faerie without sounding completely crazy or like a blubbering idiot. But one thing's for sure - it's an amazing and engaging read, right from the first word.
I found the world of the Fae to be very captivating. The idea of having four elements - fire, stone, water, and air - as well as fae blessed with the Path of the Azuri was intriguing, as well as somewhat intricate and fascinating. Along with the rituals described and the idea of "bonding" with true druids, Blood Faerie was a fantasy-tical (fantastical?) read c:
The characterization was also well written. Each main / secondary character had a distinct personality, with his or her own strengths and weaknesses. The only character that doesn't seem to have a flaw is Quinton Munor - but the way in which he is portrayed doesn't make him seem like he's flawless. Moreover, I loved Quinton & Eilidh's relationship! It definitely wasn't insta-love (Thank goodness! That's a plus about reading in a mix between YA & Adult fiction) - and I found the development in their relationship somewhat amusing and definitely endearing.
And as I said before, from the start, Blood Faerie is a definite page-turner! Combined with my love of murder mysteries, the action and exciting urban fantasy of this read made this a near perfect read for me c:
March 18, 2013
I've known India Drummond online for years, but I'd never read any of her books. Truth be told, I was afraid to. I often meet people in online books & writing groups who fancy themselves writers, but when I try to read their books, I find them badly written. So I just never read any of India's until I stumbled across this one at Barnes & Noble while I was looking for a new Nook book.
I can't believe what I've been missing. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to read the rest of the series and then work through all her other books. Drummond has a good sense of pacing and characterization, and a good ear for dialogue. While she self-publishes (another terror of mine), she has chosen to work with a professional editor, and her works shines as brightly as any traditionally published book - and much more brightly than most of the books I've read from established publishers in the last 15 years. I read Blood Faerie in ebook form (it's available for both Nook & Kindle and across other platforms as well), but it's also available in print, and I will be buying the series in print, which is my preferred medium for books I really like and plan to keep. In point of fact, I liked it so much that I will be buying all of India's books from here on out. They're solid. She's solid. And if you're a reader of fantasy, urban or otherwise, you would do well to add her to your list of authors to check out, and Blood Faerie to your TBR pile.
I can't believe what I've been missing. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to read the rest of the series and then work through all her other books. Drummond has a good sense of pacing and characterization, and a good ear for dialogue. While she self-publishes (another terror of mine), she has chosen to work with a professional editor, and her works shines as brightly as any traditionally published book - and much more brightly than most of the books I've read from established publishers in the last 15 years. I read Blood Faerie in ebook form (it's available for both Nook & Kindle and across other platforms as well), but it's also available in print, and I will be buying the series in print, which is my preferred medium for books I really like and plan to keep. In point of fact, I liked it so much that I will be buying all of India's books from here on out. They're solid. She's solid. And if you're a reader of fantasy, urban or otherwise, you would do well to add her to your list of authors to check out, and Blood Faerie to your TBR pile.
May 26, 2012
Disclosure Note: I received a copy of the book to review from the author.
It's been quite a while since the last time I've read a book in what was effectively one sitting. There were a couple of breaks for dinner and driving back from a trip to a nearby lake which made this several marathon sessions rather than one continuous one. Still, anything that can keep me that focused is worth taking note of.
The story primarily follows Eilidh, an outcast Fae, and Munro, a police officer in Perth Scotland, as they hunt a killer who is well beyond the abilities of human authorities to handle. Life throws them together in a way that neither of them could have imagined, nor really believe, and they find something extremely rare and potent that will change each of the forever.
If I had to put forward one word to describe the feel of this story it would be whirlwind. As I said, I read the book from cover to cover (it was in ebook form so they were virtual covers) in a little over nine hours time, so that might have had something to do with the rushed feeling I had while reading. The pace of the story left me a little breathless and, in a few places, wishing there was more meat to things.
Overall, I would rate this book at 4 stars. Even if it went a little fast, Blood Faerie was a good read and well worth the time reading it.
It's been quite a while since the last time I've read a book in what was effectively one sitting. There were a couple of breaks for dinner and driving back from a trip to a nearby lake which made this several marathon sessions rather than one continuous one. Still, anything that can keep me that focused is worth taking note of.
The story primarily follows Eilidh, an outcast Fae, and Munro, a police officer in Perth Scotland, as they hunt a killer who is well beyond the abilities of human authorities to handle. Life throws them together in a way that neither of them could have imagined, nor really believe, and they find something extremely rare and potent that will change each of the forever.
If I had to put forward one word to describe the feel of this story it would be whirlwind. As I said, I read the book from cover to cover (it was in ebook form so they were virtual covers) in a little over nine hours time, so that might have had something to do with the rushed feeling I had while reading. The pace of the story left me a little breathless and, in a few places, wishing there was more meat to things.
Overall, I would rate this book at 4 stars. Even if it went a little fast, Blood Faerie was a good read and well worth the time reading it.
July 4, 2013
I think I ran across this book because an author I follow on GoodReads rated it well. I'm sure I've heard of Drummind somewhere before, but I can't recall right off whether or not I've actually read anything by her before. Perhaps a short story I an anthology or magazine? She has the feel of one of the authors I associate with Marion Zimmerman Bradley, but unfortunately I don't have copies of the Sword & Sorceress anthologies to hand (and my collection of MZB's Fantasy magazines went missing a few moves ago, unhappily).
In any case, Blood Faerie is a good read. I was tripped up by the names, and really wish some sort of clue had been given to their pronunciation (the one provided for Eilidh was much appreciated). I need to be able to hear what I'm reading in my head. That is my only real nit to pick, though. I definitely got a feeling of the Other from the elves, something that is often missing in fantasy. I did find the depth of feeling expressed by one character for another to be a bit unbelievable on such short acquaintance, but it is supposed to be due to a mystic bond.
I went right ahead and bought the next book without hesitation. It is very likely that I will read all five books in the series, but right now I am certainly planning to read the second at the very least, and recommend it to a friend.
In any case, Blood Faerie is a good read. I was tripped up by the names, and really wish some sort of clue had been given to their pronunciation (the one provided for Eilidh was much appreciated). I need to be able to hear what I'm reading in my head. That is my only real nit to pick, though. I definitely got a feeling of the Other from the elves, something that is often missing in fantasy. I did find the depth of feeling expressed by one character for another to be a bit unbelievable on such short acquaintance, but it is supposed to be due to a mystic bond.
I went right ahead and bought the next book without hesitation. It is very likely that I will read all five books in the series, but right now I am certainly planning to read the second at the very least, and recommend it to a friend.
July 27, 2011
Read my full review on Paromantasy.com
Blood Faerie is an unbelievably original, suspenseful, and down-right entertaining urban fantasy book that will draw you instantly into the world of the Caledonia Fae and the dangers that lurk around every corner. Combine action, mystery, danger and intrigue with a dash of romance and you have Blood Faerie.
The story follows a Fae named Eilidh. Possessing a forbidden power, she has been sentenced to death and has run away - living a life of solitude and secrecy in the Mortal world. When murders spring up around her, she realizes that it is not a human committing the crimes, but one of her own. As she gets closer to the truth with the help of an unlikely friend, a mortal cop PC Munroe Eilidh finds herself in the face of danger and in a world that will for her be forever changed. Will she be able to defeat the Fae responsible or is all hope lost?
This book is a page-turner filled with action, danger, romance and a world that instantly grabs you from the very first page! Blood Faerie is the first book I have read by India Drummond, but it will not be the last!
Blood Faerie is an unbelievably original, suspenseful, and down-right entertaining urban fantasy book that will draw you instantly into the world of the Caledonia Fae and the dangers that lurk around every corner. Combine action, mystery, danger and intrigue with a dash of romance and you have Blood Faerie.
The story follows a Fae named Eilidh. Possessing a forbidden power, she has been sentenced to death and has run away - living a life of solitude and secrecy in the Mortal world. When murders spring up around her, she realizes that it is not a human committing the crimes, but one of her own. As she gets closer to the truth with the help of an unlikely friend, a mortal cop PC Munroe Eilidh finds herself in the face of danger and in a world that will for her be forever changed. Will she be able to defeat the Fae responsible or is all hope lost?
This book is a page-turner filled with action, danger, romance and a world that instantly grabs you from the very first page! Blood Faerie is the first book I have read by India Drummond, but it will not be the last!
March 16, 2013
This was a surprising engaging read about an exiled faerie who begrudgingly gets involved in human affairs and finds her future in the process. There is a smidgen of romance along the way, and a half-hearted love triangle (bane of my reading pleasure) as well. Fortunately, the romance does not grow out of proportion with the personalities of the people involved. And the love triangle is stunted due to past circumstances and a realistic view of the future.
Eilidhe moves from alone and surviving to learning, thriving and moving into a future with possibilities. Some circumstances that arise are a bit neatly wrapped up, but her growth does not come easily or without pain or loss. There was room for more world building, but that might have bogged the book down a bit. We are not alone in our lack of understanding, as each of the main characters is confused at some point. The book moved much more quickly than I anticipated, and was simple to follow with new bits of information spread throughout the story rather than an infodump to bring the reader up to speed.
Eilidhe moves from alone and surviving to learning, thriving and moving into a future with possibilities. Some circumstances that arise are a bit neatly wrapped up, but her growth does not come easily or without pain or loss. There was room for more world building, but that might have bogged the book down a bit. We are not alone in our lack of understanding, as each of the main characters is confused at some point. The book moved much more quickly than I anticipated, and was simple to follow with new bits of information spread throughout the story rather than an infodump to bring the reader up to speed.
May 26, 2013
India Drummond's faery/mistery novel about exiled fae because she's born with forbiden magic. As a castout she stayed in vicinity of her fea kingdom home trying to live her life. Afer gruesome murder made by bood feary outcast, she develop her first human friendship with policeman with druid magic.
Book is mistery novel with supernatural characters, set in Scottland. Written with a premise - we know who did it at the begining of the book, as we read we are discovering reasons and further engagement with characters in the book.
It's a good, light read, fast paced and it'll pass your time quicky as you read it. For mystery readers it's worth read other sequels in the Caledonia Fae series and further connection between Munroe and Eilidh.
Book is mistery novel with supernatural characters, set in Scottland. Written with a premise - we know who did it at the begining of the book, as we read we are discovering reasons and further engagement with characters in the book.
It's a good, light read, fast paced and it'll pass your time quicky as you read it. For mystery readers it's worth read other sequels in the Caledonia Fae series and further connection between Munroe and Eilidh.
May 26, 2014
So it wasn't my normal type of book, but after reading some of the reviews I thought that I would give it a go. In the begining it was great, an exiled faerie living in an abandoned church in Perth is witness to a rather gruesome murder. Even though the main characters are of different races they soon get together to try and stop the killing. Then it was almost as if a set formula had to be followed, hidden powers are discovered, throw in a jealous ex, one seeking help elsewhere putting the other in danger. The final outcome seemed a bit hurried too.
I will try the next book in the series and see if things improve, but at the moment I am wavering between it was ok and liking it.
I will try the next book in the series and see if things improve, but at the moment I am wavering between it was ok and liking it.
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January 27, 2016Read from February 09 to 11, 2015, DNF 52%
Ok, halfway through this book and, apart from the two protagonists meeting, nothing else significant happens. I also accidentally checked the summary for the sequels and they all seem to be focused on the human detective/druid, Munro. I really don't like him, too self-absorbed.
Ok, halfway through this book and, apart from the two protagonists meeting, nothing else significant happens. I also accidentally checked the summary for the sequels and they all seem to be focused on the human detective/druid, Munro. I really don't like him, too self-absorbed.
May 17, 2016
I was excited to start reading this book while on my first trip to Scotland. I wnjoyed the characters, and the plot. However, there were moments especially in the second half of the book where the plot suffered from some Deus ex Machina. The ending felt a bit rushed as well. Yet, I enjoyed the characters, locations, and general plot. I look forward to reading book 2.
February 13, 2013
Wonderful story! I found myself eager to get back to it during the day. Very compelling read.
May 17, 2015
I wanted this to be a good read but I just couldn't warm up to Eilidh or the story itself.
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