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The Ways We Err: Book Two of the False-Kin Chronicles
They say “To err is human,” but after the shocking revelation in The Masks We Wear, what does being “human” even mean?
Meep is left reeling after Jessie falls through a portal to another world, unsure of her fate. She is convinced that if she had been better, she could have saved her friend. In her attempts to become stronger and faster to stop the next threat and save her family, she finds herself embroiled in an underground blood sports ring and learns one of the hardest lessons of a pretty face does not always mean a healthy face. Can adrenaline fill the gaping wound in her heart?
Kyle grapples with the guilt of causing Jessie and Kathleen’s disappearances. He returns home to a reclusive wizard cult to find answers. Can he make up and undo more than one past mistake?
Beau dives into the exciting world of Aether—and its many applications—to understand the Gnome tech left behind by the auditor. Can he learn not only how this new technology works, but also how to avoid falling into an obsessive spiral along the way?
Jessie, stranded in a strange world, must harness her abilities to blend in and navigate unique societies. Can she stop the Kin from declaring war on Earth?
Each struggles to find their identity while trying desperately to overcome their past before time runs out. And the big questions When and how will the Kin make their move against humanity? And what can we do to be ready when nobody else will believe the threat exists?
Meep is left reeling after Jessie falls through a portal to another world, unsure of her fate. She is convinced that if she had been better, she could have saved her friend. In her attempts to become stronger and faster to stop the next threat and save her family, she finds herself embroiled in an underground blood sports ring and learns one of the hardest lessons of a pretty face does not always mean a healthy face. Can adrenaline fill the gaping wound in her heart?
Kyle grapples with the guilt of causing Jessie and Kathleen’s disappearances. He returns home to a reclusive wizard cult to find answers. Can he make up and undo more than one past mistake?
Beau dives into the exciting world of Aether—and its many applications—to understand the Gnome tech left behind by the auditor. Can he learn not only how this new technology works, but also how to avoid falling into an obsessive spiral along the way?
Jessie, stranded in a strange world, must harness her abilities to blend in and navigate unique societies. Can she stop the Kin from declaring war on Earth?
Each struggles to find their identity while trying desperately to overcome their past before time runs out. And the big questions When and how will the Kin make their move against humanity? And what can we do to be ready when nobody else will believe the threat exists?
418 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 11, 2025
About the author
B.D. Carpenter
3 books8 followersB.D Carpenter is a combination of two people.
B was born and raised in Dallas, TX. She spent much of her adult life living in Washington state where she got degrees in Human Services and writing. She has worked extensively as a crisis counselor and brings that experience in to writing deep and relatable characters.
D was born and raised in Michigan where he got a degree in computer science and is currently a software engineer. His love of Sci-fi/ fantasy combined with his technical knowledge and experience show in his deep world building and magical systems that also still make sense. Together, B.D. married in 2022 and live in Texas with two dogs, two cats, and their dog's cat. Their relationship was built on their love of fantasy and books, and that continues into their writing. "We can all accomplish more together than apart."
B was born and raised in Dallas, TX. She spent much of her adult life living in Washington state where she got degrees in Human Services and writing. She has worked extensively as a crisis counselor and brings that experience in to writing deep and relatable characters.
D was born and raised in Michigan where he got a degree in computer science and is currently a software engineer. His love of Sci-fi/ fantasy combined with his technical knowledge and experience show in his deep world building and magical systems that also still make sense. Together, B.D. married in 2022 and live in Texas with two dogs, two cats, and their dog's cat. Their relationship was built on their love of fantasy and books, and that continues into their writing. "We can all accomplish more together than apart."
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August 2, 2025
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The author(s) are very good at staying true to their characters and their characters being true to themselves, which is satisfying. The characters are people, not plot pieces. There is a plot and a story, and that story teases and plays around with the heroic progression but never fully envelops it, or denies it - instead it plays the second layer while the first and dominant layer is the characters and how they deal, reel, and feel. Another major strength is that the author(s) are good at picking and sticking to their themes. The chapter titles are fantastic! Directly following the first book, the second book's first 1/3rd or so is lots of moping and the characters reeling, but once it gets rolling it flows well. If Book 1 was Meep and Beau, Book 2 was Jessie and Kyle.
The author(s) are very good at staying true to their characters and their characters being true to themselves, which is satisfying. The characters are people, not plot pieces. There is a plot and a story, and that story teases and plays around with the heroic progression but never fully envelops it, or denies it - instead it plays the second layer while the first and dominant layer is the characters and how they deal, reel, and feel. Another major strength is that the author(s) are good at picking and sticking to their themes. The chapter titles are fantastic! Directly following the first book, the second book's first 1/3rd or so is lots of moping and the characters reeling, but once it gets rolling it flows well. If Book 1 was Meep and Beau, Book 2 was Jessie and Kyle.
August 18, 2025
I picked this up the moment it was released, and I’m honestly kicking myself for not diving into it sooner. This sequel is a masterful continuation of the first book. Every bit as gripping, emotional, and nerve-wracking. B.D.'s storytelling is as immersive as ever, with characters so vividly written I can see the movie playing in my head.
Without giving too much away, but one character's transformation was absolutely brilliant. Even more heartwarming was how the other characters embraced that change with genuine support and positivity. It added a beautiful layer of emotional resonance to an already intense narrative.
I was bracing for a cliffhanger at the end, but I was not prepared for that. Now I'm not so patiently waiting for the next book.
Without giving too much away, but one character's transformation was absolutely brilliant. Even more heartwarming was how the other characters embraced that change with genuine support and positivity. It added a beautiful layer of emotional resonance to an already intense narrative.
I was bracing for a cliffhanger at the end, but I was not prepared for that. Now I'm not so patiently waiting for the next book.
April 11, 2025
I had the pleasure of reading this early and I loved it even more than book 1. It's got wild worlds and intense characters. The energy is 20/10 and you need to read it!
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