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Chronicles of an Urban Druid #2
A Sacred Grove
Ye screw with this lass, ye get put on yer ass.
My outlook on life isn’t complicated—any day that passes when nobody tries to kill me or someone I love gets put into the ‘good day’ column. Simple, right?
Lately, good days have been hard to come by.
Since I totally ignored Da’s warning three months ago and flew to Ireland to embrace our super-secret heritage, I’ve seen the world in a different light—a mythical and magical light.
I am a Druid.
And even though Da and my brothers are all cops, I seemed destined to put out fires. Seriously, the scramble to survive never ends. From quests heaped on me from ancient ancestors, to trampy witches, to misogynistic hobgoblins, I’m pretty much screwed from the get-go. Oh, and don’t forget Barghest. Yeah, those druid Black Dog wannabes are still around and more determined than ever to see us eliminated.
Someone should tell them the best way to make sure I do something is to tell me I can’t.
Yeah-no, like Han Solo said… "Never tell me the odds."
Look out, druid world Fiona is back and she’s fired up.
My outlook on life isn’t complicated—any day that passes when nobody tries to kill me or someone I love gets put into the ‘good day’ column. Simple, right?
Lately, good days have been hard to come by.
Since I totally ignored Da’s warning three months ago and flew to Ireland to embrace our super-secret heritage, I’ve seen the world in a different light—a mythical and magical light.
I am a Druid.
And even though Da and my brothers are all cops, I seemed destined to put out fires. Seriously, the scramble to survive never ends. From quests heaped on me from ancient ancestors, to trampy witches, to misogynistic hobgoblins, I’m pretty much screwed from the get-go. Oh, and don’t forget Barghest. Yeah, those druid Black Dog wannabes are still around and more determined than ever to see us eliminated.
Someone should tell them the best way to make sure I do something is to tell me I can’t.
Yeah-no, like Han Solo said… "Never tell me the odds."
Look out, druid world Fiona is back and she’s fired up.
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Auburn Tempest
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Auburn Tempest is a pen name for JL Madore, a multi-genre novelist giving life to Fantasy, Paranormal, and Sci-Fi Romance. Under the pen name, Auburn Tempest, she writes Urban Fantasy without the sexy-steamy. But whether Romance or not, she loves to twist Alpha heroes and kick-ass heroines into chaotic, hilarious, fast-paced, magical situations and make them really work for their happy endings.
She lives outside of Toronto, Canada with her love of over 35 years and a menagerie of family, friends, and animals.
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Auburn Tempest is a pen name for JL Madore, a multi-genre novelist giving life to Fantasy, Paranormal, and Sci-Fi Romance. Under the pen name, Auburn Tempest, she writes Urban Fantasy without the sexy-steamy. But whether Romance or not, she loves to twist Alpha heroes and kick-ass heroines into chaotic, hilarious, fast-paced, magical situations and make them really work for their happy endings.
She lives outside of Toronto, Canada with her love of over 35 years and a menagerie of family, friends, and animals.
To learn more, you can follow her at:
https://www.facebook.com/ReadersofAub...
http://www.jlmadore.com
http://www.twitter.com/jlmadore
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June 14, 2023
Book 2 was great follow up, the adventures continue with Fiona and her family as they claim their magic and weapons. However, establishing a new grove in Toronto led to siphoning of magic that needs to be replenished and there’s a local guild that’s not to happy with the resurgence of a new Druid clan. I continue to love the interactions between Fiona and her family and Fiona and Sloan 😘😘😘
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April 22, 2021My husband thought I was nuts...
I'll be reading away, quite as anything while my hubby is watching the news or some other depressing program when suddenly I start to giggle or burst out laughing. I love Fiona - she's my spirit warrior. The action packed adventure of the Urban Druid series combined with such a dynamic and hilariously likable character makes my heart sing.
I can't wait to read the next book!
I'll be reading away, quite as anything while my hubby is watching the news or some other depressing program when suddenly I start to giggle or burst out laughing. I love Fiona - she's my spirit warrior. The action packed adventure of the Urban Druid series combined with such a dynamic and hilariously likable character makes my heart sing.
I can't wait to read the next book!
April 29, 2021
The second book in the Urban Druid series brings the entire MacCumhaill clan to Ireland where they all receive an heirloom from their ancestor Fionn MacCumhaill. They have to rescue some Fae and end up bringing some home to Toronto.
Trouble is brewing in Toronto as the other magicals are uppity about the Johnny come latelys taking more than their share of the area's magic.
Fun story, new enemies and allies
Trouble is brewing in Toronto as the other magicals are uppity about the Johnny come latelys taking more than their share of the area's magic.
Fun story, new enemies and allies
November 24, 2021
So this book wasn't bad, but it didn't really drag me in the way the first book did. Part of that may be my own mental state - it's not great ATM - but I have to admit part of it was the book as well. Some of the wonder from book 1 has disappeared, and we're left with a book without any clear story, that seems instead a collection of two short stories rather than a full book, and neither of the stories really gripped me, because we stood kind of outside of them. Also, the author continues with their trend of not actually letting us see action scenes, or ruins the ''surprise'' of them with a ''godly narrator'' moment just before they happen. It keeps throwing me out of the story.
So not a bad book, but just OK, and not OK enough to really get me hyped for the third book in the series. We'll see what happens. Maybe my interest returns in the future.
So not a bad book, but just OK, and not OK enough to really get me hyped for the third book in the series. We'll see what happens. Maybe my interest returns in the future.
October 10, 2021
Well, I really like the story as a whole. Enjoy the characters senses of humor. The world. The concept. All good stuff. Stuff I disliked were big enough I had trouble continuing at times, but they were usually brief, and by the ending we may have gotten past those episodes. Hopefully. Basically, there were times when, for want of a better word, the MC would get hysterical as a knee jerk reaction and throw all of her intelligence and awareness out the fuckin window. She was constantly being ruled by emotional responses that, while to an extent would be understandable, happened too many times for the flow of the story. Often enough they made her seem weak overall, and honestly she probably should've died. She came off as an idiot far too much. HOWEVER, I gave her the benefit of the doubt hoping she'd grow the fuck up and get her shit together and stop being a damsel in distress when she was supposed to be this fierce character,and about 72% ish in she was finally able to stand up for herself again and actually started using her gifts in productive ways. Mostly. I don't expect a robot of a character. I could easily understand her being a mess for a bit, but for a while there, nothing of her tough, self sufficient, and independent personality showed through. Too long. Now though, that personality seems to be back, so fingers crossed for book 3.
October 22, 2021
This is a good continuation from the first book in the series. Now the entire MacCumhaill family is in on the druid business and ventures off to Ireland. Of course they stumble over their fair share of unexpected adventure and despicable creatures along the way.
I really like this family. We have a strong female main protagonist backed up by a loving and tightly bound together family of equally strong and competent men.
I cannot believe that someone put in their review that the book was lacking a “female character with depth” and that Fiona was not “enough by herself to overcome the undercurrent of patriarchy running through the book.” That is nothing but a load of woke bullshit and is a, as usual with woke rants, very far from the truth.
If anything, it is rather the inverse. Fiona is a very strong woman, without the psychotic rants and whining hat some authors seems to feel compelled to write into the stories. Her brothers are, apart from being strong and competent, also loving and highly respectful (and protective) of women. Especially their sister of course.
Fiona as well as the rest of her family goes through quite a bit of development. Especially when it comes to her druid powers. I really like the dialogue, the rants and of course the action.
There’s a nice balance between dialogue, investigation, discovery and action. The latter usually involving various magical creatures. Bruin, her battle bear, is a really cool addition to the menagerie.
I also like that the personal growth of Fiona doesn’t involve some overly detailed detour into the land of urban sex.
During the course of the book Fiona and her family gains a few new friends, quite a few actually and not all of them are of the entirely human variety. Not only that but… well that would be a spoiler but the title of the book is well chosen.
I really like this family. We have a strong female main protagonist backed up by a loving and tightly bound together family of equally strong and competent men.
I cannot believe that someone put in their review that the book was lacking a “female character with depth” and that Fiona was not “enough by herself to overcome the undercurrent of patriarchy running through the book.” That is nothing but a load of woke bullshit and is a, as usual with woke rants, very far from the truth.
If anything, it is rather the inverse. Fiona is a very strong woman, without the psychotic rants and whining hat some authors seems to feel compelled to write into the stories. Her brothers are, apart from being strong and competent, also loving and highly respectful (and protective) of women. Especially their sister of course.
Fiona as well as the rest of her family goes through quite a bit of development. Especially when it comes to her druid powers. I really like the dialogue, the rants and of course the action.
There’s a nice balance between dialogue, investigation, discovery and action. The latter usually involving various magical creatures. Bruin, her battle bear, is a really cool addition to the menagerie.
I also like that the personal growth of Fiona doesn’t involve some overly detailed detour into the land of urban sex.
During the course of the book Fiona and her family gains a few new friends, quite a few actually and not all of them are of the entirely human variety. Not only that but… well that would be a spoiler but the title of the book is well chosen.
January 1, 2021
Wonderful Irish Canadian Family full of Love and Magical Abilities
The first book in the series, which has a great story line, imho lacked character development. This second book in the series does a much better job of making the central heroine, the 23 year old Fiona, much more emotionally accessible.
Fi, as she’s called, has been chosen to inherit the magical abilities of the great Druid and Fianna leader, Fiann Cummhail, her many times removed great grandfather. Her brothers and their Da, all police officers, have also inherited Druid magical abilities which gives them the responsibility to protect nature and the fae in addition to the humans who inhabit the city of Toronto.
Well plotted, the adventures are non-stop with magical enemies around every corner. Thank goodness Fi also was gifted with a magical companion/warrior animal, the grizzly bear affectionately called Bruin, since he saves her butt on a regular basis. In addition to her Druid grandparents in Ireland who use zoom to give regular advice is the very hot, young Irish Druid, Sloan, who also has her back in myriad skirmishes and would like to become more than friends with the red headed Irish Canadian.
This Irish family is full of love, fun, good humor, and a willingness to put wrongs to right. A well edited, entertaining story, this series was an urban fantasy Kindle Unlimited suggestion and picks up where book one leaves off. I always appreciate a good story where the focus is on the woman’s personal growth and development rather than sex being the central theme.
The first book in the series, which has a great story line, imho lacked character development. This second book in the series does a much better job of making the central heroine, the 23 year old Fiona, much more emotionally accessible.
Fi, as she’s called, has been chosen to inherit the magical abilities of the great Druid and Fianna leader, Fiann Cummhail, her many times removed great grandfather. Her brothers and their Da, all police officers, have also inherited Druid magical abilities which gives them the responsibility to protect nature and the fae in addition to the humans who inhabit the city of Toronto.
Well plotted, the adventures are non-stop with magical enemies around every corner. Thank goodness Fi also was gifted with a magical companion/warrior animal, the grizzly bear affectionately called Bruin, since he saves her butt on a regular basis. In addition to her Druid grandparents in Ireland who use zoom to give regular advice is the very hot, young Irish Druid, Sloan, who also has her back in myriad skirmishes and would like to become more than friends with the red headed Irish Canadian.
This Irish family is full of love, fun, good humor, and a willingness to put wrongs to right. A well edited, entertaining story, this series was an urban fantasy Kindle Unlimited suggestion and picks up where book one leaves off. I always appreciate a good story where the focus is on the woman’s personal growth and development rather than sex being the central theme.
January 19, 2021
My concerns from the first book carried over. There are no female characters with any depth aside from the MC. I like her but I am not sure she is enough by herself to overcome the undercurrent of patriarchy running through the book. The series didn't seem to grip me enough. I can't put my finger on it.
April 17, 2025
a lot is happening and it’s great!
I feel like this was 3 books in one, lots happening and very entertaining and I’m looking forward to more Fionn Family fun.
I feel like this was 3 books in one, lots happening and very entertaining and I’m looking forward to more Fionn Family fun.
March 15, 2021
4 Don’t Stare Or You’ll Get Sucked Into Their Vortex Of Nonsense Stars
A Sacred Grove is the second book in the Chronicles of an Urban Druid series by Michael Anderle and Auburn Tempest.
This book definitely appropriated the Druid-badassery I had been expecting from the first novel. We get entrenched deeper into the connection the Seattle mac Cumhaill Clan have to their history and birthright, thanks to Fionn mac Cumhaill the original leader of the Fianna. Ooh, and a nice and sweet trip to visit Fiona’s growing and prospering brood of wyrms while they were in Ireland en masse.
We very nearly step into the deep end within the magical community hiding in Seattle’s underbelly. Stocking up on grievances and Vows of Vengeance after an accidental hogging of Seattle’s ambient magic. How this story shaped up though was definitely affirming. Seeing their new grove flourish and become to a few new friends. Experiencing all of her brothers encounters new extensions of their craft. Magical rainbow poo as a caveat.
All wrapped up with the little bow that is Sloan’s confirmed interest in our girl Fi. And some almost concrete evidence, that while her and Liam share a stable connection there are definite constraints to them ever bridging that romantic divide.
A Sacred Grove is the second book in the Chronicles of an Urban Druid series by Michael Anderle and Auburn Tempest.
This book definitely appropriated the Druid-badassery I had been expecting from the first novel. We get entrenched deeper into the connection the Seattle mac Cumhaill Clan have to their history and birthright, thanks to Fionn mac Cumhaill the original leader of the Fianna. Ooh, and a nice and sweet trip to visit Fiona’s growing and prospering brood of wyrms while they were in Ireland en masse.
We very nearly step into the deep end within the magical community hiding in Seattle’s underbelly. Stocking up on grievances and Vows of Vengeance after an accidental hogging of Seattle’s ambient magic. How this story shaped up though was definitely affirming. Seeing their new grove flourish and become to a few new friends. Experiencing all of her brothers encounters new extensions of their craft. Magical rainbow poo as a caveat.
All wrapped up with the little bow that is Sloan’s confirmed interest in our girl Fi. And some almost concrete evidence, that while her and Liam share a stable connection there are definite constraints to them ever bridging that romantic divide.
November 3, 2023
As Fiona and her family find their calling, they literally suit up and it's game on! That's what it seems like anyway. Each finds their inner super hero. Life is never dull as is the reading of this series.
I think the authors knew in order to keep their audience engaged would be to fit into this book all the things we humans do that keep from keeping ourselves from being bored. So consider this one of those games on your console where you pick the character that best suits you.
I've always liked strong female roles so Fiona's character works for me.
There are a few things I'm not interested in reading in detail concerning same sex relationships so I just speed read past that part. But I understand everyone has their own flavor of choice and in order for the authors to reach out to a larger audience, this I guess is all part of the lure.
I myself am in this mental spin off for the action and adventure with family and friends.
I think the authors knew in order to keep their audience engaged would be to fit into this book all the things we humans do that keep from keeping ourselves from being bored. So consider this one of those games on your console where you pick the character that best suits you.
I've always liked strong female roles so Fiona's character works for me.
There are a few things I'm not interested in reading in detail concerning same sex relationships so I just speed read past that part. But I understand everyone has their own flavor of choice and in order for the authors to reach out to a larger audience, this I guess is all part of the lure.
I myself am in this mental spin off for the action and adventure with family and friends.
December 25, 2020
There is a difference
I really don't like books that make locker room jokes and think they are being funny, they're not. Locker room joke are suppose to stay in the locker room because the jokes are so gross, disgusting. Only, for the most part, guys think they are being funny. Much is demeaning. Which is why they have not been fodder for polite society. But your jokes are funny. Pretty boarder line, cring worthy, but there is a whollsomness to them. Not crude, but reality, life. The all American, North American wholesome risque talk. The American prude, open minded, and just good fun, respectful, teasing and caring with a good poke. It's a different humor, that leaves out the demeaning sicko, make fun of and demeaning jokes. locker room funny ha ha is funny only for. guys jokes. This humor I enjoy Excellent and very funny.
I really don't like books that make locker room jokes and think they are being funny, they're not. Locker room joke are suppose to stay in the locker room because the jokes are so gross, disgusting. Only, for the most part, guys think they are being funny. Much is demeaning. Which is why they have not been fodder for polite society. But your jokes are funny. Pretty boarder line, cring worthy, but there is a whollsomness to them. Not crude, but reality, life. The all American, North American wholesome risque talk. The American prude, open minded, and just good fun, respectful, teasing and caring with a good poke. It's a different humor, that leaves out the demeaning sicko, make fun of and demeaning jokes. locker room funny ha ha is funny only for. guys jokes. This humor I enjoy Excellent and very funny.
September 1, 2023
Fiona’s ancestor, the druid Fionn mac Cumhaill comes to her in a dream to ask her to reclaim his fortress from a gravel company digging into the Hill of Allen. The whole family Cumhaill flies to Ireland to meet their grandparents and save the Fianna treasures hoping it can be used against the dark fae.
When they return home, creating a Toronto druid enclave is going well until they discover a problem with the energy source. Great Eastern Canada geological info dump. The method for releasing the energy was way cool. And the Grove’s creatures are amazing.
Footnote: 1) As far as I’m concerned, autumn is an amazing time of year anyplace. The temperature, holidays, nature and everything. It’s my favorite.
Fave scenes: Fiona meeting the baby wyrms, Fiona praising Bruin after rescue, Fiona’s first meeting with Garnet Grant and retriving the amulet.
When they return home, creating a Toronto druid enclave is going well until they discover a problem with the energy source. Great Eastern Canada geological info dump. The method for releasing the energy was way cool. And the Grove’s creatures are amazing.
Footnote: 1) As far as I’m concerned, autumn is an amazing time of year anyplace. The temperature, holidays, nature and everything. It’s my favorite.
Fave scenes: Fiona meeting the baby wyrms, Fiona praising Bruin after rescue, Fiona’s first meeting with Garnet Grant and retriving the amulet.
May 17, 2025
☆☆ SPOILER ALERT ☆☆
1. Every story where the youngest person is in charge of everyone old, has 1 strike against it.
2. Fiona is the youngest of 6 and she still thinks she needs to reign in all the "boys" and save the day.
3. Talking to Fi is like an emotional game of Jenga. One wrong word against her and she falls a part, if you are not one of her brothers. Good thing it doesn't last long and she only holds a grudge if the other continues the assault.
4. It must be a heavily held trope of the genre that, "if you are the lead (especially a ♀️ ) then everything bad in the story is your fault and or responsibility. It ain't right or fair and a terrible lesson.
5. Why wouldn't you meet atleast some Magical allies before trying to change the environment?
6. Sloan is a Black Irish guy whom, doesn’t know he's Black?
1. Every story where the youngest person is in charge of everyone old, has 1 strike against it.
2. Fiona is the youngest of 6 and she still thinks she needs to reign in all the "boys" and save the day.
3. Talking to Fi is like an emotional game of Jenga. One wrong word against her and she falls a part, if you are not one of her brothers. Good thing it doesn't last long and she only holds a grudge if the other continues the assault.
4. It must be a heavily held trope of the genre that, "if you are the lead (especially a ♀️ ) then everything bad in the story is your fault and or responsibility. It ain't right or fair and a terrible lesson.
5. Why wouldn't you meet atleast some Magical allies before trying to change the environment?
6. Sloan is a Black Irish guy whom, doesn’t know he's Black?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 26, 2021
Good
Now Fiona has given her father and brothers their gifts, she has to go to Ireland to fulfill the mission Finn gave her.
The trip isn’t without drama and action, and of course it isn’t finished when they all come home to Toronto!
This is an action packed, fast paced series, and fortunately it’s one in which the heroine actually does learn and grow a bit. I might like to see her work on it a little more, but she and her brothers are a little busy 😉
In any case, it makes for a very engaging read, with a fantastic cast of characters and support characters, that are sure to have you coming back for just a little more!
Recommended for those who love urban fantasy, with only a hint of romance/slow burn romance.
Now Fiona has given her father and brothers their gifts, she has to go to Ireland to fulfill the mission Finn gave her.
The trip isn’t without drama and action, and of course it isn’t finished when they all come home to Toronto!
This is an action packed, fast paced series, and fortunately it’s one in which the heroine actually does learn and grow a bit. I might like to see her work on it a little more, but she and her brothers are a little busy 😉
In any case, it makes for a very engaging read, with a fantastic cast of characters and support characters, that are sure to have you coming back for just a little more!
Recommended for those who love urban fantasy, with only a hint of romance/slow burn romance.
January 4, 2022
time to find the cure!
First one was better personally but only because life got so hectic and I always feel rushed when I read “when I shouldn’t” but even feeling rushed, I still got a lot of enjoyment out of this haha
Anyways. I love Fiona and her family. Her brothers are so goofy and honestly they kinda remind me of the bond the Hex Boys have from the DNC series (it’s my favorite series ever so that says a few). The Magic is definitely a new issue in Toronto and I took from this book new “species” that were always there in plain sight. It’s like an unveiling of a magical world within an unveiled magical world lol
Sloan’s friendship is awesome. Love the slow burn. People with tasks did it right. The magical community is just cool.
First one was better personally but only because life got so hectic and I always feel rushed when I read “when I shouldn’t” but even feeling rushed, I still got a lot of enjoyment out of this haha
Anyways. I love Fiona and her family. Her brothers are so goofy and honestly they kinda remind me of the bond the Hex Boys have from the DNC series (it’s my favorite series ever so that says a few). The Magic is definitely a new issue in Toronto and I took from this book new “species” that were always there in plain sight. It’s like an unveiling of a magical world within an unveiled magical world lol
Sloan’s friendship is awesome. Love the slow burn. People with tasks did it right. The magical community is just cool.
April 21, 2022
Hard To Put It Down
Wowww... Needed another series of action with empowered beings and this introduction to this series caught my attention.
Let me just say it has not disappointed me yet. Since book 1 it's really hard to put down. The exact same thing as with Robert J Crane's "Girl In The Box" series, has had me reading til the sun comes up, more than once. I have to literally remember that I need too sleep.
If you like empowered human beings, with centuries old magic, magical shifters and creatures, witches, a leprechaun, a dragon, and more. There's lots of battle action. So sit a spell and meet Fiona and the rest of the Cumhaille clan, and her allies, as they become the newest druids in Toronto Canada.
Wowww... Needed another series of action with empowered beings and this introduction to this series caught my attention.
Let me just say it has not disappointed me yet. Since book 1 it's really hard to put down. The exact same thing as with Robert J Crane's "Girl In The Box" series, has had me reading til the sun comes up, more than once. I have to literally remember that I need too sleep.
If you like empowered human beings, with centuries old magic, magical shifters and creatures, witches, a leprechaun, a dragon, and more. There's lots of battle action. So sit a spell and meet Fiona and the rest of the Cumhaille clan, and her allies, as they become the newest druids in Toronto Canada.
February 12, 2024
Well. A way too cute girl with a way too cute family and friends of all males has way too many fights in way too short a period of time. The banter between the family members is fun, and there's lots of cute and not cute fae creatures everywhere. Apparently, all young human women except for the MC are worthless and conniving.
The writing is so odd. They repeatedly invest lots of time setting up a situation, then omit the action. For instance (only a mild spoiler), guy sees a sick fae, holding other smaller sick fae. They figure out if MC holds his hand, she'll see it too. But they can't talk to the fae. Then they figure out they should call somebody else over. Yea! They can talk. Next sentence "Four hours later..." They just skipped the interaction part after a lot of set up. And you never find out about why they're sick or if they could help them. This is done repeatedly. It feels like a group project and whomever was supposed to write dialog just didn't do it so they just left it out.
And the book just ended. She's musing about buying a cute outfit that day, and the book stops.
The writing is so odd. They repeatedly invest lots of time setting up a situation, then omit the action. For instance (only a mild spoiler), guy sees a sick fae, holding other smaller sick fae. They figure out if MC holds his hand, she'll see it too. But they can't talk to the fae. Then they figure out they should call somebody else over. Yea! They can talk. Next sentence "Four hours later..." They just skipped the interaction part after a lot of set up. And you never find out about why they're sick or if they could help them. This is done repeatedly. It feels like a group project and whomever was supposed to write dialog just didn't do it so they just left it out.
And the book just ended. She's musing about buying a cute outfit that day, and the book stops.
March 12, 2021
A red headed druidess, and her family, learning who they really are.
It's a shock for Fiona to learn about her druidess heritage. Something she has found out that her da walked away from many years ago. She decides to do it her way. The family and other characters are well written, have great depth, and humor, as well as the sarcasm that the Irish are well known for. The use of geological obstructions of laylines, is kind of a cool idea. It is definitely unique to only a few series. Starting the next one asap
It's a shock for Fiona to learn about her druidess heritage. Something she has found out that her da walked away from many years ago. She decides to do it her way. The family and other characters are well written, have great depth, and humor, as well as the sarcasm that the Irish are well known for. The use of geological obstructions of laylines, is kind of a cool idea. It is definitely unique to only a few series. Starting the next one asap
September 19, 2021
So good I skipped lunch to read!
Geez. I flew through this one too. Tempest and Anderle are really killing it with this series.
Fiona and her family are some badass warriors. Even if their skills were basically uploaded into their brains.
Liams a jerk. I’m team Sloan.
We’ve got Weres, dark druids, hobgoblins, little Fae creatures, magic rabbit poop and more.
Chaos follows Fi, and she handles it surprisingly well. Mostly with jokes, comebacks and lots of banter with the boys.
The bit about the blocked magic and how to release it for ambient magic? Clever. Loved.
Geez. I flew through this one too. Tempest and Anderle are really killing it with this series.
Fiona and her family are some badass warriors. Even if their skills were basically uploaded into their brains.
Liams a jerk. I’m team Sloan.
We’ve got Weres, dark druids, hobgoblins, little Fae creatures, magic rabbit poop and more.
Chaos follows Fi, and she handles it surprisingly well. Mostly with jokes, comebacks and lots of banter with the boys.
The bit about the blocked magic and how to release it for ambient magic? Clever. Loved.
December 27, 2022
Fifteen brillant books in 10 days
Can it be done? The brilliant books part is easy. The Chronicles of an urban Druitt easily make up the first part I read book ages ago but got sidetracked with so many other brilliant series having just completed book 5. I decided I I better come back and review the books. I've just re-read or read for the first time.
My special thanks to Auburn Tempest and Michael Anderle for making my 10 days of Christmas isolation with an unwonted present (cv19) so easy to cope with.
Can it be done? The brilliant books part is easy. The Chronicles of an urban Druitt easily make up the first part I read book ages ago but got sidetracked with so many other brilliant series having just completed book 5. I decided I I better come back and review the books. I've just re-read or read for the first time.
My special thanks to Auburn Tempest and Michael Anderle for making my 10 days of Christmas isolation with an unwonted present (cv19) so easy to cope with.
December 28, 2022
Too far out for me
Very confusing. I didn't know from one minute to the next whether the talking character was a male or female. Most of the time assumed it was female, but I was never sure . The Grand and Grandpa was very elusive. I couldn't tell which was the male or female their either. I could not finish this book! It was so ridiculous, even my huge imagination couldn't wrap my intelligence around it. It's the only book in my life I did not finish.. I am 73 years old!!!!!
Very confusing. I didn't know from one minute to the next whether the talking character was a male or female. Most of the time assumed it was female, but I was never sure . The Grand and Grandpa was very elusive. I couldn't tell which was the male or female their either. I could not finish this book! It was so ridiculous, even my huge imagination couldn't wrap my intelligence around it. It's the only book in my life I did not finish.. I am 73 years old!!!!!
February 10, 2023
This series is so addictive, I cannot put down the books. The characters are full of life, humor, love and fight for what is right! The family stretches far but yet are so close knit. I hope you will pick up these books on kindle unlimited ir worth putting in your library and reading them again. Just started book 3, I take my kindle everywhere with me so I can control read what happens next. I know I am addicted I dream about it and have to get up and read more. Have not done that since Lonesome Dove!
October 17, 2023
Read : October 17, 2023
Rating : 4 Stars
Still fun and I'm finally getting to the point that I can keep the different brothers apart from each other.
It took a bit for me to like our lady druid, but I can appreciate her fire.
Stuff almost always seems to work out for them but honestly that's not a bad point perse in my book since they, A, do suffer losses, and B, there's enough bad stuff happening in real life, sometimes I just wanna read about how a badass lady druid and her family&friends kick ass.
Rating : 4 Stars
Still fun and I'm finally getting to the point that I can keep the different brothers apart from each other.
It took a bit for me to like our lady druid, but I can appreciate her fire.
Stuff almost always seems to work out for them but honestly that's not a bad point perse in my book since they, A, do suffer losses, and B, there's enough bad stuff happening in real life, sometimes I just wanna read about how a badass lady druid and her family&friends kick ass.
January 28, 2024
I found this to be an interesting book. It consists of two parts, each one is a complete story. The stories are related. The first story takes place in Ireland and the second one in Toronto. Both stories build up to their own climax and although the first story leads into the second one, they were both independent. In some ways you can read either one as a standalone and it would be complete. Both stories are fast-paced and build the overall series. The main characters are swiftly becoming very overpowered, but so far that hasn’t been a problem.
October 12, 2024
good
There is definitely a lot of action in this book. I love Fi and her family. I do find it interesting though that Fi and her family have only had their Druid powers for like four months but yet they are still kicking butt. It is obvious to me that even though Fi has five older brothers and her father, she still leads the family. Unfortunately the family can’t seem to catch a break because they seem to be attacked, at every turn. I will definitely be reading the next book in the series.
There is definitely a lot of action in this book. I love Fi and her family. I do find it interesting though that Fi and her family have only had their Druid powers for like four months but yet they are still kicking butt. It is obvious to me that even though Fi has five older brothers and her father, she still leads the family. Unfortunately the family can’t seem to catch a break because they seem to be attacked, at every turn. I will definitely be reading the next book in the series.
October 30, 2020
Best novel I've read in a while
Strong characters, good story, nice use of references (I actually got most of them). The "fantasy" details are actually factually based on real "mythology". I like creativity as much as the next reader, but things always read more REAL when the foundation is nice and Concrete. I NEVER preorder novels. I made an exception for the next one in this series.
Strong characters, good story, nice use of references (I actually got most of them). The "fantasy" details are actually factually based on real "mythology". I like creativity as much as the next reader, but things always read more REAL when the foundation is nice and Concrete. I NEVER preorder novels. I made an exception for the next one in this series.
November 5, 2020
Awesome book!
What an awesome continuation of the Fiona Cumhaill story! Fiona and her brothers and dad are the perfect heroes. I include Sloan in that too, even though he and Fiona are "just friends". I really hope they get together! I don't think that I'm alone in praying that these books to beyond six books. I can't wait to see what happens next! Keep churning out the awesome stories, Auburn and Mike!
What an awesome continuation of the Fiona Cumhaill story! Fiona and her brothers and dad are the perfect heroes. I include Sloan in that too, even though he and Fiona are "just friends". I really hope they get together! I don't think that I'm alone in praying that these books to beyond six books. I can't wait to see what happens next! Keep churning out the awesome stories, Auburn and Mike!
November 13, 2020
Awesome!
Loads of fun, great characters, interesting plot. Love that the whole family is now involved--that is probably my favorite thing of all. Both the ley lines issue and the solving of it were creative...inspired even. Keep up the great work!
Michael said the plan has expanded from 3 to 6 books. I would be willing to read these for any number of volumes. Simply Anderle...that is to say "simply fun in the manner to which Anderle has made me accustomed".
Loads of fun, great characters, interesting plot. Love that the whole family is now involved--that is probably my favorite thing of all. Both the ley lines issue and the solving of it were creative...inspired even. Keep up the great work!
Michael said the plan has expanded from 3 to 6 books. I would be willing to read these for any number of volumes. Simply Anderle...that is to say "simply fun in the manner to which Anderle has made me accustomed".
November 23, 2020
I had concerns early on about the "trendy" language used by the main characters. Does anybody actually say "convo" in real life, or "hundy"? I really, REALLY hope not; but these are twenty-somethings and are Canadian. I am neither, so what do I know. Having said that, however, even with my misgivings about the dialogue I was completely pulled into this story and sad when it ended (mostly because book 3 isn't released yet). That says a lot about the storytelling chops of the authors.
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