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The Fairkind
In the dense wilderness of Oregon, nestled in a treetop cabin, resides seventeen-year-old Jane, a budding member of the Fairkind. Immersed in the nature-bending powers of her tribe, she has no idea about the enchanting world of humans just outside of their boundaries.
When she fails to master the innate powers expected from her, Jane bravely crosses into the mysterious land of man, desperate to find acceptance. Her only guide: a vision contained inside a diamond necklace, an unexpected birthday gift.
A kind rancher takes her in and puts her to work in his stables, offering her a chance at a normal human life. But the intense attraction she has toward his rugged son threatens to upend her newfound contentment. Not to mention her life—if anyone uncovers her true ancestry.
When she fails to master the innate powers expected from her, Jane bravely crosses into the mysterious land of man, desperate to find acceptance. Her only guide: a vision contained inside a diamond necklace, an unexpected birthday gift.
A kind rancher takes her in and puts her to work in his stables, offering her a chance at a normal human life. But the intense attraction she has toward his rugged son threatens to upend her newfound contentment. Not to mention her life—if anyone uncovers her true ancestry.
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213 pages, Paperback
First published April 22, 2025
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September 12, 2025
2.75⭐️
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I enjoyed the first half of this book, but the second half didn’t really make sense to me.
Thank you to the author for supplying me a copy, I am very grateful for the opportunity to read this book.
Five stars for the cover!
First, let’s talk about technical details of this book. I understand this was that authors first novel, but I did notice that the grammar wasn’t the best and sometimes the character conversations didn’t feel real or make sense. The world building with the Fairkinds vs humans didn’t make sense in a few areas as well. I did think the author did a great job at expository writing. I could picture the things described very well and thought he did a good job writing the 5 senses.
Now sadly, the romance bothered me. It was the main focus of the story the second half, nothing else. It was rushed beyond anything I’ve ever read and the details felt a bit gross and unrealistic. I wouldn’t say it was clean. The characters just kept telling each other how in love they were right after meeting and there was never a scene about them getting to know each other. It was just kissing. It wasn’t like modern romantasy writing, it was just written simply with no depth, almost like the opposite of sappy romance. I also felt like all of the details about what they were doing physically were unneeded, especially the wedding night scene and many innuendo moments afterward. It’s like we were getting scenes to make up for the lack of connection and chemistry the characters actually had.
The ending was definitely a shocking and sad moment, but I would’ve liked a tad bit more of an explanation.
I think if you’re someone that reads a lot of books, this may not be something you enjoy from a critical standpoint. That being said, it was an easy novel to binge with a creative setting.
Language:
Bejesus, a few uses of God’s name incorrectly, sexy
LGBTQ+:
None
Romance:
Mentions of people dating each other and breaking up. Kissing is mentioned a lot with lots of detail that was honestly kind of gross and not romantic. Our two main characters kiss and get into a relationship right after meeting and say I love you and get married without barely knowing each other. Mentions of the wedding night and “making love” for the first time and it being “bumpy at first” but then practicing a lot over the honeymoon. Lots of mentions of the married couple having sex without actually saying it. Character gets pregnant right after getting married. Lots of pregnancy details and birth descriptions
Violence:
The Fairkind species tell tales of a things they’ve seen humans do like seeing a human rip the heart out of an alive doe, eating it in pieces, and then smearing the blood on their face. Mentions of grinding bones and making a necklace of teeth. We receive realistic details of birthing the child that might be gross for sensitive readers
Religious Views:
The book opens form a verse from The Bible, but there doesn’t seem to be a religion or a God for the species we follow. A character wonders where her soul might go after death and says no one knows. They do have a tavern where they drink alcoholic drinks. There is no age limit so the teens often go there and drink and get drunk behind their parents backs
Authority Roles:
Not many adults are present in the story. Our main character has a dead mom and a dad who wasn’t around and isn’t a great person. The human character has sweet parents who are rarely mentioned in the book
Welcome to an official Charlotte’s BookNook book review! Make sure to go follow my YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@charlottes_bookn...) if you haven’t already. I post video reviews and all sorts of clean bookish content! Now let’s get this review started.
I enjoyed the first half of this book, but the second half didn’t really make sense to me.
Thank you to the author for supplying me a copy, I am very grateful for the opportunity to read this book.
Five stars for the cover!
First, let’s talk about technical details of this book. I understand this was that authors first novel, but I did notice that the grammar wasn’t the best and sometimes the character conversations didn’t feel real or make sense. The world building with the Fairkinds vs humans didn’t make sense in a few areas as well. I did think the author did a great job at expository writing. I could picture the things described very well and thought he did a good job writing the 5 senses.
Now sadly, the romance bothered me. It was the main focus of the story the second half, nothing else. It was rushed beyond anything I’ve ever read and the details felt a bit gross and unrealistic. I wouldn’t say it was clean. The characters just kept telling each other how in love they were right after meeting and there was never a scene about them getting to know each other. It was just kissing. It wasn’t like modern romantasy writing, it was just written simply with no depth, almost like the opposite of sappy romance. I also felt like all of the details about what they were doing physically were unneeded, especially the wedding night scene and many innuendo moments afterward. It’s like we were getting scenes to make up for the lack of connection and chemistry the characters actually had.
The ending was definitely a shocking and sad moment, but I would’ve liked a tad bit more of an explanation.
I think if you’re someone that reads a lot of books, this may not be something you enjoy from a critical standpoint. That being said, it was an easy novel to binge with a creative setting.
Language:
Bejesus, a few uses of God’s name incorrectly, sexy
LGBTQ+:
None
Romance:
Mentions of people dating each other and breaking up. Kissing is mentioned a lot with lots of detail that was honestly kind of gross and not romantic. Our two main characters kiss and get into a relationship right after meeting and say I love you and get married without barely knowing each other. Mentions of the wedding night and “making love” for the first time and it being “bumpy at first” but then practicing a lot over the honeymoon. Lots of mentions of the married couple having sex without actually saying it. Character gets pregnant right after getting married. Lots of pregnancy details and birth descriptions
Violence:
The Fairkind species tell tales of a things they’ve seen humans do like seeing a human rip the heart out of an alive doe, eating it in pieces, and then smearing the blood on their face. Mentions of grinding bones and making a necklace of teeth. We receive realistic details of birthing the child that might be gross for sensitive readers
Religious Views:
The book opens form a verse from The Bible, but there doesn’t seem to be a religion or a God for the species we follow. A character wonders where her soul might go after death and says no one knows. They do have a tavern where they drink alcoholic drinks. There is no age limit so the teens often go there and drink and get drunk behind their parents backs
Authority Roles:
Not many adults are present in the story. Our main character has a dead mom and a dad who wasn’t around and isn’t a great person. The human character has sweet parents who are rarely mentioned in the book
November 6, 2025
Omg. This is one of the best books of 2025.!!!! This is a new author for me and I will continue to read anything written. I will recommend this book to everyone
January 19, 2026
I was so kindly sent a copy of this book for my review. thank you so much for that. it's a beautiful book.
when I first started reading this I almost gave up. it just wasn't catching my interest. so I put it down for awhile and picked it back up today. well, I read the entire thing. this book is a very original story that splits between fantasy and the real world. Jane being the main character. in her world the Fairkind (her people) receive their offering at 17. she struggled with hers. but I found her world to be interesting. it was very descriptive. I could picture their homes, the forest around them. even the characters. I enjoyed the friendships, even the less than savory people.
but after some drama, Jane leaves and steps into the human world. this was a great change up to the story. but this is also where I felt like things went too fast. I feel like the second half of this story was rushed. falling in love, moving forward with a relationship, etc. while I enjoyed the second half, I feel like the first half got so much attention and detail, and the second half was kinda glossed over. it still held my interest though.
now let's talk about the end... WHAT!? I did not see that coming, am unhappy about it, and a cliffhanger? now I need to wait for the second book lol
when I first started reading this I almost gave up. it just wasn't catching my interest. so I put it down for awhile and picked it back up today. well, I read the entire thing. this book is a very original story that splits between fantasy and the real world. Jane being the main character. in her world the Fairkind (her people) receive their offering at 17. she struggled with hers. but I found her world to be interesting. it was very descriptive. I could picture their homes, the forest around them. even the characters. I enjoyed the friendships, even the less than savory people.
but after some drama, Jane leaves and steps into the human world. this was a great change up to the story. but this is also where I felt like things went too fast. I feel like the second half of this story was rushed. falling in love, moving forward with a relationship, etc. while I enjoyed the second half, I feel like the first half got so much attention and detail, and the second half was kinda glossed over. it still held my interest though.
now let's talk about the end... WHAT!? I did not see that coming, am unhappy about it, and a cliffhanger? now I need to wait for the second book lol
July 2, 2025
I was left a bit conflicted on this one.
This book starts out in a fae world hidden by a dense tree canopy. The fae are given abilities or "offerings" that are foretold by elders in their community.
The FMC lives in this world without inheriting her offering after losing her mother, and enters a training school for abilities where she is bullied. The world was interesting, but I felt it had more to offer about the hierarchy, the beliefs, and the ceremonies, which weren't really touched upon. These fae also disliked humans and held great prejudice against them, but it was really unclear why, other than a few "stories". After some drama, our FMC runs from the fae world and into the modern-day human world, where she is picked up by a rancher and brought home to serve as a new farmhand.
I actually really liked this part. The storyline was sweet and cute and everything a clean YA/New Adult romance should be, but I began to wonder at the existence of the fantasy elements, as for the majority of the story, at this point, it didn't need it.
Later, the story begins to progress rather quickly and starts to enter the realm of impossibility as a few fae things start popping back in, and ends in sadness.
In the end, the reader is left to understand that this was more of a prequel "origins" story for a future series.
Overall, I felt the characters were cute but bordered a little on one-dimensional. The setting was beautiful, but I wanted more of it; more exploration. The parts where the plot was rushed could have been developed more to pull the reader in deeper. Instead, they felt rushed and as if they were an afterthought or just a way to fill gaps and move the story.
I loved the character of Storm and Mike, but I am left crushed at Mike's story of what was and what will be for him.
It will be curious to see what happens in this series going forward and if the author will expand and develop where needed, as it shows promise and possibilities.
This book starts out in a fae world hidden by a dense tree canopy. The fae are given abilities or "offerings" that are foretold by elders in their community.
The FMC lives in this world without inheriting her offering after losing her mother, and enters a training school for abilities where she is bullied. The world was interesting, but I felt it had more to offer about the hierarchy, the beliefs, and the ceremonies, which weren't really touched upon. These fae also disliked humans and held great prejudice against them, but it was really unclear why, other than a few "stories". After some drama, our FMC runs from the fae world and into the modern-day human world, where she is picked up by a rancher and brought home to serve as a new farmhand.
I actually really liked this part. The storyline was sweet and cute and everything a clean YA/New Adult romance should be, but I began to wonder at the existence of the fantasy elements, as for the majority of the story, at this point, it didn't need it.
Later, the story begins to progress rather quickly and starts to enter the realm of impossibility as a few fae things start popping back in, and ends in sadness.
In the end, the reader is left to understand that this was more of a prequel "origins" story for a future series.
Overall, I felt the characters were cute but bordered a little on one-dimensional. The setting was beautiful, but I wanted more of it; more exploration. The parts where the plot was rushed could have been developed more to pull the reader in deeper. Instead, they felt rushed and as if they were an afterthought or just a way to fill gaps and move the story.
I loved the character of Storm and Mike, but I am left crushed at Mike's story of what was and what will be for him.
It will be curious to see what happens in this series going forward and if the author will expand and develop where needed, as it shows promise and possibilities.
April 14, 2025
A debut novel from Randolph Kuczer introduces us to Jane of the fairkind. When a fairkind youth reaches the age of 17 they develop their own special powers. Jane struggles to find her powers and overall feels like an outcast after the death of her mother.
After a PARTICULARLY tough night; Jane leaves the fair kind to join the human world. There she meets Mike and his family and helps them run their farm.
she finds love, Family and discovers her powers.
I struggled periodically to read this book. Some of the interactions felt very rushed.
This novel felt very young. Definitely YA or younger.
After a PARTICULARLY tough night; Jane leaves the fair kind to join the human world. There she meets Mike and his family and helps them run their farm.
she finds love, Family and discovers her powers.
I struggled periodically to read this book. Some of the interactions felt very rushed.
This novel felt very young. Definitely YA or younger.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 10, 2025
It was well written and a good story. It had a few lulls in it that made me take a couple breaks from it. Not as exciting as a typical supernatural style book would be. Do wish it was more suspenseful. Just more of a laid back style of writing than I prefer. Overall a decent book tho.
April 8, 2025
I received an advance copy of this book and flew through it. The first half of the book was a wonderful, coming of age story with decent character development and a good story line in a fantasy realm. It kept me engaged and I couldn’t put it down. I felt the second half of the book, in the human realm, moved too quickly and was very predictable. There wasn’t enough plot development and it didn’t seem to match the first half of the book. Overall, it was entertaining and there are enough unanswered questions by the end that I’m looking forward to book 2!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 27, 2025
Alright, buckle up, because I have A LOT to say about this book. Like, I finished it and literally sat there staring at the ceiling going what did I just experience?! in the best possible way. You ever finish a book and instantly know it’s going to stick to your brain like glitter you can’t get rid of? That’s The Fairkind.
Let me start with this: I have read a LOT of fantasy. I basically live in magical realms at this point. And still… nothing, NOTHING, has ever hit me quite like this. It’s so different, so weird (in a good way), and so brilliantly put together that halfway through I was like, “Oh, okay, Kuczer didn’t come to play. He came to RUIN me and rebuild me page by page.”
The World-building: Listen, the world of The Fairkind is absolutely bananas, but like, in that delicious way where every detail feels purposeful. It’s haunting and enchanting at the same time, like stepping into a fairytale that’s been dipped in darkness and sharpened at the edges. You’ve got places that feel alive, secrets humming beneath every surface, and the kind of eerie magic where you can’t tell if you’re safe or seconds away from total disaster. And I LOVED that.
The descriptions are so vivid that I swear I could smell the air, hear the crunch underfoot, and feel the chill in my bones. I wasn’t just reading a book; I was full-on transported. And honestly? If someone dropped me into this world, I’d probably last like 2 minutes before being obliterated, but I’d die happy because at least I’d be living in Kuczer’s imagination.
The Characters: OHHH the characters. I have to scream about them for a second because they are so painfully real. You know when a writer makes you love someone and then hate them in the span of 20 pages? Yeah, that’s what happens here. Nobody is flat. Nobody is predictable. Everyone is a mess in some way, and therefore, everyone feels real.
I found myself emotionally invested to the point where I was literally yelling at the book. Like, “WHY would you do that?!” followed by “Okay fine, I forgive you, but barely.” The main character? Complex as hell. The side characters? They’re not just wallpaper, they actually matter. And the antagonists? Ugh. Deliciously complicated. I couldn’t even fully hate them because their motives were written so well.
This is the kind of cast that worms their way into your chest and stays there. I already know I’m going to be thinking about them for weeks like they’re actual friends (or enemies) I just broke up with.
The Plot & Pacing: Let me just say: this book had me on EDGE. The pacing is perfect, it doesn’t drag, but it doesn’t rush either. Every chapter builds on the last, each scene feels intentional, and every single time I thought I knew what direction the story was taking? Nope. Plot twist. Curveball. Absolute chaos.
Some of the reveals had me putting the book down, staring into space, and whispering “WHAT JUST HAPPENED.” It’s unpredictable in the BEST way. And I’m not talking about cheap shock value; the twists make sense once you process them, which makes them even more satisfying. Like, oh, of course it went that way, but also HOW DID I NOT SEE THAT COMING?!
The Vibes: This book is dark, eerie, and unsettling, but also oddly magical and whimsical. It’s like being in a fairytale where you know there’s a monster waiting around the corner, but you keep going because you need to see what happens. Kuczer balances wonder and dread so perfectly that I was both scared and enchanted the entire time.
It gave me that deliciously uncomfortable feeling, like walking through a forest at night, when the air is too still and you know something’s watching you. Creepy, but addicting. I was hooked.
My Experience Reading: So here’s the thing: when I started The Fairkind, I thought, “Okay, cool, fantasy. Let’s see what this is about.” By the time I was 20 pages in, I was fully obsessed. By halfway, I was gasping out loud like some kind of dramatic Victorian lady fainting at revelations. By the ending? I was a wreck. Like, Randolph, sir, who gave you the right?!
The ending specifically, I cannot even put into words the chokehold it had on me. It wasn’t just a conclusion; it was an experience. My jaw actually dropped, and then I was frantically flipping back through pages like maybe I missed something, maybe it couldn’t possibly be that wild. Spoiler: it was.
Final Thoughts: The Fairkind is one of those rare books that reminds me why I love reading. It’s daring, it’s unsettling, it’s emotional, and it’s so completely different from anything I’ve picked up before. It’s not just a story, it’s an event.
If you’re tired of cookie-cutter fantasy and want something bold, something that pushes the genre into places it rarely goes, something that will haunt your brain and heart long after you finish? THIS IS IT.
Randolph Kuczer has officially earned a permanent spot on my auto-buy list. And now I’ll be over here, screaming into the void until the sequel comes out because I NEED more.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ : Perfection. Weird perfection. The kind of perfection that claws at your brain and won’t let go. Highly recommend to literally everyone who can handle having their entire soul re-arranged by a book.
Let me start with this: I have read a LOT of fantasy. I basically live in magical realms at this point. And still… nothing, NOTHING, has ever hit me quite like this. It’s so different, so weird (in a good way), and so brilliantly put together that halfway through I was like, “Oh, okay, Kuczer didn’t come to play. He came to RUIN me and rebuild me page by page.”
The World-building: Listen, the world of The Fairkind is absolutely bananas, but like, in that delicious way where every detail feels purposeful. It’s haunting and enchanting at the same time, like stepping into a fairytale that’s been dipped in darkness and sharpened at the edges. You’ve got places that feel alive, secrets humming beneath every surface, and the kind of eerie magic where you can’t tell if you’re safe or seconds away from total disaster. And I LOVED that.
The descriptions are so vivid that I swear I could smell the air, hear the crunch underfoot, and feel the chill in my bones. I wasn’t just reading a book; I was full-on transported. And honestly? If someone dropped me into this world, I’d probably last like 2 minutes before being obliterated, but I’d die happy because at least I’d be living in Kuczer’s imagination.
The Characters: OHHH the characters. I have to scream about them for a second because they are so painfully real. You know when a writer makes you love someone and then hate them in the span of 20 pages? Yeah, that’s what happens here. Nobody is flat. Nobody is predictable. Everyone is a mess in some way, and therefore, everyone feels real.
I found myself emotionally invested to the point where I was literally yelling at the book. Like, “WHY would you do that?!” followed by “Okay fine, I forgive you, but barely.” The main character? Complex as hell. The side characters? They’re not just wallpaper, they actually matter. And the antagonists? Ugh. Deliciously complicated. I couldn’t even fully hate them because their motives were written so well.
This is the kind of cast that worms their way into your chest and stays there. I already know I’m going to be thinking about them for weeks like they’re actual friends (or enemies) I just broke up with.
The Plot & Pacing: Let me just say: this book had me on EDGE. The pacing is perfect, it doesn’t drag, but it doesn’t rush either. Every chapter builds on the last, each scene feels intentional, and every single time I thought I knew what direction the story was taking? Nope. Plot twist. Curveball. Absolute chaos.
Some of the reveals had me putting the book down, staring into space, and whispering “WHAT JUST HAPPENED.” It’s unpredictable in the BEST way. And I’m not talking about cheap shock value; the twists make sense once you process them, which makes them even more satisfying. Like, oh, of course it went that way, but also HOW DID I NOT SEE THAT COMING?!
The Vibes: This book is dark, eerie, and unsettling, but also oddly magical and whimsical. It’s like being in a fairytale where you know there’s a monster waiting around the corner, but you keep going because you need to see what happens. Kuczer balances wonder and dread so perfectly that I was both scared and enchanted the entire time.
It gave me that deliciously uncomfortable feeling, like walking through a forest at night, when the air is too still and you know something’s watching you. Creepy, but addicting. I was hooked.
My Experience Reading: So here’s the thing: when I started The Fairkind, I thought, “Okay, cool, fantasy. Let’s see what this is about.” By the time I was 20 pages in, I was fully obsessed. By halfway, I was gasping out loud like some kind of dramatic Victorian lady fainting at revelations. By the ending? I was a wreck. Like, Randolph, sir, who gave you the right?!
The ending specifically, I cannot even put into words the chokehold it had on me. It wasn’t just a conclusion; it was an experience. My jaw actually dropped, and then I was frantically flipping back through pages like maybe I missed something, maybe it couldn’t possibly be that wild. Spoiler: it was.
Final Thoughts: The Fairkind is one of those rare books that reminds me why I love reading. It’s daring, it’s unsettling, it’s emotional, and it’s so completely different from anything I’ve picked up before. It’s not just a story, it’s an event.
If you’re tired of cookie-cutter fantasy and want something bold, something that pushes the genre into places it rarely goes, something that will haunt your brain and heart long after you finish? THIS IS IT.
Randolph Kuczer has officially earned a permanent spot on my auto-buy list. And now I’ll be over here, screaming into the void until the sequel comes out because I NEED more.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ : Perfection. Weird perfection. The kind of perfection that claws at your brain and won’t let go. Highly recommend to literally everyone who can handle having their entire soul re-arranged by a book.
June 16, 2025
Jane has no idea about the world of humans, the people who reside just outside the boundaries of the Fairkind. Seventeen-year-old Jane is immersed in the world of the Fairkind, those who are focused on learning the nature-bending powers of their tribe, even though she's just a budding member. Her tribe, is located in the dense wilderness of Oregon, and Jane lives in a treetop cabin.
Failing to master her innate powers, the powers that were expected from her, Jane takes a deep breath and leaves the land of the Fairkind and crosses into the mysterious land of man. A new land where she is desperate to find acceptance, a new place to belong. The only guide she has: is a vision that's now contained inside a diamond necklace, an unexpected birthday gift.
Jane finds a kind rancher who takes her in, puts her to work in his stables, and offers her the chance at a normal human life. Jane is startled by the attraction she has toward his rugged son, and that attraction threatens to turn her new found contentment upside down. And her life – it would be at risk – if anyone were to uncover the truth of her ancestry.
The Fairkind by Randolph Kuczer is such a stunningly beautiful debut novel. Randolph has written some fantastic characters that he has carefully and masterfully crafted with such care and you can't help but fall in love with each and every one of them.
Honestly, it's the small details, the little details added into the setting that you see in this novel that make you really visualize and imagine that you are right there in the book.
I love how there is such a mix of ages in this novel, from Elders to the Teens and they are all intertwined together and Randolph does such an amazing job explaining their relevance and relationships to each other.
It's going to be interesting to see how poor Jane's mother, who had just recently passed away and is brought up throughout the book in clever different ways in order to keep the reader guessing what part she will play in the story in the future.
This book kind of feels like it has the feel of a modern, fairy tale with a difference. I love the way the author has introduced us to new kin folk like the Forseers. I love how Randolph explains that they actually belong to the Fairlands, and then he adds on to the add more experience to the reader.
It is interesting to see how this novel deals with the intense reality of everyday life and the situations that we can find ourselves in and yet it is handled in a very sympathetic way. From falling in love, the death of a parent, loyalty among others, pregnancy at a young age, and magical items like Winter Solstice and Fortune Tellers and this book has its own fair share of drama.
Very quickly within the first few pages, I was hooked and I loved every moment of this book and within each and every chapter I was kept being drawn in deeper and deeper into the world that Randolph Kuczer has created. And I wasn't disappointed at all and even the ending didn't disappoint me.
This was such an amazingly great read and I would suggest you get yourself a copy of this book. I found this book so hard to put down and I hated when it was over and I had turned the last page.
I can't wait to read more from this author.
Failing to master her innate powers, the powers that were expected from her, Jane takes a deep breath and leaves the land of the Fairkind and crosses into the mysterious land of man. A new land where she is desperate to find acceptance, a new place to belong. The only guide she has: is a vision that's now contained inside a diamond necklace, an unexpected birthday gift.
Jane finds a kind rancher who takes her in, puts her to work in his stables, and offers her the chance at a normal human life. Jane is startled by the attraction she has toward his rugged son, and that attraction threatens to turn her new found contentment upside down. And her life – it would be at risk – if anyone were to uncover the truth of her ancestry.
The Fairkind by Randolph Kuczer is such a stunningly beautiful debut novel. Randolph has written some fantastic characters that he has carefully and masterfully crafted with such care and you can't help but fall in love with each and every one of them.
Honestly, it's the small details, the little details added into the setting that you see in this novel that make you really visualize and imagine that you are right there in the book.
I love how there is such a mix of ages in this novel, from Elders to the Teens and they are all intertwined together and Randolph does such an amazing job explaining their relevance and relationships to each other.
It's going to be interesting to see how poor Jane's mother, who had just recently passed away and is brought up throughout the book in clever different ways in order to keep the reader guessing what part she will play in the story in the future.
This book kind of feels like it has the feel of a modern, fairy tale with a difference. I love the way the author has introduced us to new kin folk like the Forseers. I love how Randolph explains that they actually belong to the Fairlands, and then he adds on to the add more experience to the reader.
It is interesting to see how this novel deals with the intense reality of everyday life and the situations that we can find ourselves in and yet it is handled in a very sympathetic way. From falling in love, the death of a parent, loyalty among others, pregnancy at a young age, and magical items like Winter Solstice and Fortune Tellers and this book has its own fair share of drama.
Very quickly within the first few pages, I was hooked and I loved every moment of this book and within each and every chapter I was kept being drawn in deeper and deeper into the world that Randolph Kuczer has created. And I wasn't disappointed at all and even the ending didn't disappoint me.
This was such an amazingly great read and I would suggest you get yourself a copy of this book. I found this book so hard to put down and I hated when it was over and I had turned the last page.
I can't wait to read more from this author.
April 18, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
The Fairkind is a beautifully layered fantasy that tugs at your heart while whisking you away into a world that’s rich with magic, mystery, and emotion.
From the very first chapter, Jane's story gripped me. She’s lost her mother, she’s an outsider, and she’s constantly dismissed or bullied—my heart broke for her. But what kept me turning the pages was how this fragile, lonely girl slowly finds her place, and herself, in a world that's brimming with wonder.
The world-building is gorgeous. Kuczer doesn’t just describe places—he makes you feel them. The treetop community is breathtaking in its detail, almost like a fairy-tale nestled in reality. And the addition of the Offerings? That’s where the real magic shines through. They give the world a kind of spiritual pulse, a sense of ancient traditions and powerful, unseen forces. It makes everything feel bigger than just one character’s journey—like Jane is part of something much older, much deeper.
Jane’s bond with Remedy and Storm is heartwarming, and seeing her open up because of their friendship was such a rewarding arc. Their warmth, especially Storm's protective nature, was a great counterbalance to Jane's vulnerability.
But honestly? Mike stole my heart.
His patience with Jane is everything. He never pushes her, never makes her feel small or weird for not understanding things. He just gently shows her the world, moment by moment—how to laugh, how to trust, how to feel. Watching him slowly fall for her, not because she’s extraordinary in some flashy way, but because he sees her soul… that was the emotional core of the book for me. Their friends-to-lovers journey was sweet and heartfelt. Sure, the romance moved a little fast in spots, and I would’ve loved a slower burn—but the depth of Mike’s care for her? That felt completely real.
Jane’s innocence as she discovers human emotions and life? Utterly endearing. She’s awkward, curious, and so honest—it made me love her even more.
The only reason this isn’t a 5-star read for me is that I just wanted more. More time to explore the world. More depth in some of the emotional transitions. More insight into Jane’s inner landscape as she changes. Everything is there—it’s beautiful and brimming with potential—but a bit more detail, both externally in the world and internally in Jane’s emotional evolution, would have made the story even richer.
And then that ending hit—and wow. I wasn’t ready. The pace suddenly accelerated and threw me into a whirlwind I’m still trying to unpack. Total cliffhanger energy. I’ve got so many questions, and I can’t wait to see where book 2 takes us.
The Fairkind is a beautifully layered fantasy that tugs at your heart while whisking you away into a world that’s rich with magic, mystery, and emotion.
From the very first chapter, Jane's story gripped me. She’s lost her mother, she’s an outsider, and she’s constantly dismissed or bullied—my heart broke for her. But what kept me turning the pages was how this fragile, lonely girl slowly finds her place, and herself, in a world that's brimming with wonder.
The world-building is gorgeous. Kuczer doesn’t just describe places—he makes you feel them. The treetop community is breathtaking in its detail, almost like a fairy-tale nestled in reality. And the addition of the Offerings? That’s where the real magic shines through. They give the world a kind of spiritual pulse, a sense of ancient traditions and powerful, unseen forces. It makes everything feel bigger than just one character’s journey—like Jane is part of something much older, much deeper.
Jane’s bond with Remedy and Storm is heartwarming, and seeing her open up because of their friendship was such a rewarding arc. Their warmth, especially Storm's protective nature, was a great counterbalance to Jane's vulnerability.
But honestly? Mike stole my heart.
His patience with Jane is everything. He never pushes her, never makes her feel small or weird for not understanding things. He just gently shows her the world, moment by moment—how to laugh, how to trust, how to feel. Watching him slowly fall for her, not because she’s extraordinary in some flashy way, but because he sees her soul… that was the emotional core of the book for me. Their friends-to-lovers journey was sweet and heartfelt. Sure, the romance moved a little fast in spots, and I would’ve loved a slower burn—but the depth of Mike’s care for her? That felt completely real.
Jane’s innocence as she discovers human emotions and life? Utterly endearing. She’s awkward, curious, and so honest—it made me love her even more.
The only reason this isn’t a 5-star read for me is that I just wanted more. More time to explore the world. More depth in some of the emotional transitions. More insight into Jane’s inner landscape as she changes. Everything is there—it’s beautiful and brimming with potential—but a bit more detail, both externally in the world and internally in Jane’s emotional evolution, would have made the story even richer.
And then that ending hit—and wow. I wasn’t ready. The pace suddenly accelerated and threw me into a whirlwind I’m still trying to unpack. Total cliffhanger energy. I’ve got so many questions, and I can’t wait to see where book 2 takes us.
December 4, 2025
The Fairkind - 3.5⭐️
I haven't a clue where to start with this book, so bare with me theres alot to get into, and i will try to do so with minimal to no spoilers.
Firstly, I just want to say how beautifully this book is written. The world building in this book is second to non. I felt like I was transported into this universe and was experiencing it through Jane's eyes.
I adored the fae world and learning the magic systems and about all of the forms of offerings/powers that the fae possessed made it such an addicting read.
Hearing about jane losing her mother and seeing how relentlessly Duplicity was in her efforts to tear Jane down, persistantly bullying and generally making her life miserable broke my heart, she just couldnt catch a break.
One thing in the book that got me super excited to see was the tournament which was basically a fae version of catch the flag and how Jane had implemented a tactic that she had seen humans use to camouflage her self?! Genius. I will admit though i did feel super disappointed when there seemed to be a build up to what would of been fae trials, personally thats one of my favourite trypes of thing to read so when she dropped out and ran away (however justified) id had of loved to be able to experience that.
Okay so this is where you start to lose me from that point as she adventures into the human realm felt like a totally different book to me All of the fantasy elements i had been loving so far seemingly just went away.
Now then, romance. Im not going to spoil the love intrest but i just wish that we had more of a slow burn as we learned about him so that we could feel more of a connection to him as a character because at least for me personally the attraction towards him just kind of appeared out of nowhere. I felt like the few interactions with him came across as very platonic, then out of nowhere, they are obsessed with each other.
I haven't a clue where to start with this book, so bare with me theres alot to get into, and i will try to do so with minimal to no spoilers.
Firstly, I just want to say how beautifully this book is written. The world building in this book is second to non. I felt like I was transported into this universe and was experiencing it through Jane's eyes.
I adored the fae world and learning the magic systems and about all of the forms of offerings/powers that the fae possessed made it such an addicting read.
Hearing about jane losing her mother and seeing how relentlessly Duplicity was in her efforts to tear Jane down, persistantly bullying and generally making her life miserable broke my heart, she just couldnt catch a break.
One thing in the book that got me super excited to see was the tournament which was basically a fae version of catch the flag and how Jane had implemented a tactic that she had seen humans use to camouflage her self?! Genius. I will admit though i did feel super disappointed when there seemed to be a build up to what would of been fae trials, personally thats one of my favourite trypes of thing to read so when she dropped out and ran away (however justified) id had of loved to be able to experience that.
Okay so this is where you start to lose me from that point as she adventures into the human realm felt like a totally different book to me All of the fantasy elements i had been loving so far seemingly just went away.
Now then, romance. Im not going to spoil the love intrest but i just wish that we had more of a slow burn as we learned about him so that we could feel more of a connection to him as a character because at least for me personally the attraction towards him just kind of appeared out of nowhere. I felt like the few interactions with him came across as very platonic, then out of nowhere, they are obsessed with each other.
October 31, 2025
I am writing this as I have just finished the book, and oh my! What a ride that was! A really interesting one might I add. I really really really liked this book for many reasons.
First, I think that fantasy books are the hardest to write because you need to be very creative. Like way more creative than a romance, or general fiction, ... and "the fairkind" transports you into a world that is amazing. I loved the world, the magic, the connection with humans too. I loved everything about this world.
Then, the characters. I loved Jane. She is a really good main character, and this comes from a person who usually finds main characters in fantasy and distopian books really annoying, so that's a lot lol. Jane has such a pure soul! But I really loved Remedy and Storm too, they were adorable! And Mike and his family were the sweetest person on this earth!
Finally the story. I really liked the story. The beginning was a little slow for me, but it might have been because I was very busy when I started reading this book, so I couldn't read for a big consecutive amount of time. But once the world building was done and I started to get the hand of it, it was really good. I was looking forward to the second half and the fact that it was kind of jumping through time, felt kind of rushed to me. I wanted to see a little more banter between the two love interest, but their love was still believable to me.
Anyway, I really really liked this book and I would recommend it to pretty much everyone. It's closed door too, so great for the younger audience as well, but I am 20 and I still enjoyed it a whole lot, so it is for the adults too. I can't wait for book 2!
First, I think that fantasy books are the hardest to write because you need to be very creative. Like way more creative than a romance, or general fiction, ... and "the fairkind" transports you into a world that is amazing. I loved the world, the magic, the connection with humans too. I loved everything about this world.
Then, the characters. I loved Jane. She is a really good main character, and this comes from a person who usually finds main characters in fantasy and distopian books really annoying, so that's a lot lol. Jane has such a pure soul! But I really loved Remedy and Storm too, they were adorable! And Mike and his family were the sweetest person on this earth!
Finally the story. I really liked the story. The beginning was a little slow for me, but it might have been because I was very busy when I started reading this book, so I couldn't read for a big consecutive amount of time. But once the world building was done and I started to get the hand of it, it was really good. I was looking forward to the second half and the fact that it was kind of jumping through time, felt kind of rushed to me. I wanted to see a little more banter between the two love interest, but their love was still believable to me.
Anyway, I really really liked this book and I would recommend it to pretty much everyone. It's closed door too, so great for the younger audience as well, but I am 20 and I still enjoyed it a whole lot, so it is for the adults too. I can't wait for book 2!
April 22, 2025
This beautifully written debut novel is full of fun characters, that have been carefully crafted to make the reader fall in love with them.
The small details of the settings that appear in the novel, have the effect of making the reader visualise and imagine they are present in the book.
There are a mixture of characters ranging from all ages, from The Elders to the Teens and these are entwined together and wonderfully explained with their relevance.
The way poor Jane's mother, who recently passed away, is cleverly repeated through the book, so it keeps the reader guessing, what further part she will play in the story.
I feel this has the feeling of a modern, fairy tale, so sophisticatedly written, but with a difference.
The way the author has introduced other kin folk such as the Forseers, and explains where they belong in Fairlands, adds to the experience for the reader.
On a general note, this novel tackles harsh reality of life situations very sympathetically. From falling in love, to a parent passing, to loyalty among others, young age pregnancy and magical items such as Winter Solstice and Fortune Tellers, the novel has it's fair share of drama.
From the first page I was hooked, through the first few chapters, on to the middle, this story kept on drawing me in and didn't disappoint me at the end.
A great read, I would totally recommend grabbing yourself a copy. I actually read this book in two sittings as I found it hard to put down. I was sorry when I turned the last page and yes......I wasn't expecting that!
The small details of the settings that appear in the novel, have the effect of making the reader visualise and imagine they are present in the book.
There are a mixture of characters ranging from all ages, from The Elders to the Teens and these are entwined together and wonderfully explained with their relevance.
The way poor Jane's mother, who recently passed away, is cleverly repeated through the book, so it keeps the reader guessing, what further part she will play in the story.
I feel this has the feeling of a modern, fairy tale, so sophisticatedly written, but with a difference.
The way the author has introduced other kin folk such as the Forseers, and explains where they belong in Fairlands, adds to the experience for the reader.
On a general note, this novel tackles harsh reality of life situations very sympathetically. From falling in love, to a parent passing, to loyalty among others, young age pregnancy and magical items such as Winter Solstice and Fortune Tellers, the novel has it's fair share of drama.
From the first page I was hooked, through the first few chapters, on to the middle, this story kept on drawing me in and didn't disappoint me at the end.
A great read, I would totally recommend grabbing yourself a copy. I actually read this book in two sittings as I found it hard to put down. I was sorry when I turned the last page and yes......I wasn't expecting that!
December 16, 2025
I appreciate the gift of the book for review but I was disappointed to have some issues with it.
First the cover is STUNNING! I was drawn in right away. The blurb was also, I thought, pretty good and I wanted to know more and was excited to read it.
The problems started when I read the copyright page and saw the "Bible" listed. I felt like there was a bit of bait and switch. I was told this was fantasy and romance not a religious work to do with Christianity. I was also told this was lightly inspired by native American folklore. I am firmly Atheist and have religious trauma due to growing up in the Bible belt around Christianity and as such I firmly stay away from anything remotely religious sounding. This book also ends with what I can only guess was Christian religion with the "angels" (?) and very Christian seeming naming scheme. It left me deeply uncomfortable.
Also the FMC is 17 at the beginning and I must have missed where she aged. The romance storyline was not well paced and seemed to lack a female perspective as well as the characters were a bit one dimensional for me.
My final issue was that the book seemed to be of the theme that this FMC was only special because she had a baby? Like that seemed to be all she was reduced to was a vessel and that left a very bad taste in my mouth.
On editing I didn't notice any issues with line or copy and the POV was solidly in the main character's head. I would suggest sensitivity readers and proper marketing of this book with the right themes (flagging that it's got potentially religious themes (Christian)).
First the cover is STUNNING! I was drawn in right away. The blurb was also, I thought, pretty good and I wanted to know more and was excited to read it.
The problems started when I read the copyright page and saw the "Bible" listed. I felt like there was a bit of bait and switch. I was told this was fantasy and romance not a religious work to do with Christianity. I was also told this was lightly inspired by native American folklore. I am firmly Atheist and have religious trauma due to growing up in the Bible belt around Christianity and as such I firmly stay away from anything remotely religious sounding. This book also ends with what I can only guess was Christian religion with the "angels" (?) and very Christian seeming naming scheme. It left me deeply uncomfortable.
Also the FMC is 17 at the beginning and I must have missed where she aged. The romance storyline was not well paced and seemed to lack a female perspective as well as the characters were a bit one dimensional for me.
My final issue was that the book seemed to be of the theme that this FMC was only special because she had a baby? Like that seemed to be all she was reduced to was a vessel and that left a very bad taste in my mouth.
On editing I didn't notice any issues with line or copy and the POV was solidly in the main character's head. I would suggest sensitivity readers and proper marketing of this book with the right themes (flagging that it's got potentially religious themes (Christian)).
April 29, 2025
**I was given the opportunity to read the ARC of this book from the author directly in exchange for a fair and honest review. All thoughts are own and not influenced in any way.**
I finished reading it on its publication date and had to sit down with my thoughts on this one. The one thing I can mention off the top is that it is a very easy read. It can be easily devoured in an afternoon.
I loved the first half of the book, learning about the Fairkind and their Offerings. I loved Jane's friendship with Remedy and Storm. What I would have enjoyed more is learning more about how the Fairkind came to be, and I wish there were more stories about the danger of humans, to cement the idea of them being vicious.
On to the second half, when Jane flees the forest and ends up on the human side of the world. The book progressed into a bit of a nothing burger for me. I did enjoy the side characters and the romance with Jane and Mike, which came off as very sweet and wholesome. However, the way the romance fast-tracked to marriage and then pregnancy was too fast for me. I wanted a part of Jane's past (namely, Artifice) to come back to haunt her.
Also, what the heck was that ending?!
To summarize my thoughts, I thought the book was an easy read, and the worldbuilding was simple and easy to understand. And I'll read the rest of the series to find out what happens with Jane, Mike and Kismet.
I finished reading it on its publication date and had to sit down with my thoughts on this one. The one thing I can mention off the top is that it is a very easy read. It can be easily devoured in an afternoon.
I loved the first half of the book, learning about the Fairkind and their Offerings. I loved Jane's friendship with Remedy and Storm. What I would have enjoyed more is learning more about how the Fairkind came to be, and I wish there were more stories about the danger of humans, to cement the idea of them being vicious.
On to the second half, when Jane flees the forest and ends up on the human side of the world. The book progressed into a bit of a nothing burger for me. I did enjoy the side characters and the romance with Jane and Mike, which came off as very sweet and wholesome. However, the way the romance fast-tracked to marriage and then pregnancy was too fast for me. I wanted a part of Jane's past (namely, Artifice) to come back to haunt her.
Also, what the heck was that ending?!
To summarize my thoughts, I thought the book was an easy read, and the worldbuilding was simple and easy to understand. And I'll read the rest of the series to find out what happens with Jane, Mike and Kismet.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 18, 2025
This book was a wholesome and poignant story from start to finish. Following the story of Jane, a teenage member of the Fairkind who has just lost her mom, as she starts a new year of school. However, the pressure builds as her magical powers fail to appear. With only a vision to guide her, she will cross the realms of the Fairkind and the humans and discover truths that will change everything she thought she ever knew.
I was immediately hooked at the start and spent the whole book curious about information I had learned in the beginning of the book. It was a good blend of fantasy, mystery, and romance.
The world building was so creatively in depth - introducing a lot of new elements, while not overwhelming the reader as some fantasy books can do.
Jane as the heroine was the perfect mix of sweet, strong, and resilient. It was cool seeing the moments where she didn’t understand human things and how she dealt with that. Also watching her learn about humanity, their emotions, and how similar / yet different the Fairkind did things than them.
I absolutely adored Mike and loved getting to watch their relationship grow. It was the right amount of romance. Jane’s friends were so fun and I really hope we get to see more of them!!
The ending totally surprised me and almost had me in tears! It was a full circle moment. Cannot wait for the next one!!
This is perfect for 12+ and is an easy read for those wanting to get into fantasy!
I was immediately hooked at the start and spent the whole book curious about information I had learned in the beginning of the book. It was a good blend of fantasy, mystery, and romance.
The world building was so creatively in depth - introducing a lot of new elements, while not overwhelming the reader as some fantasy books can do.
Jane as the heroine was the perfect mix of sweet, strong, and resilient. It was cool seeing the moments where she didn’t understand human things and how she dealt with that. Also watching her learn about humanity, their emotions, and how similar / yet different the Fairkind did things than them.
I absolutely adored Mike and loved getting to watch their relationship grow. It was the right amount of romance. Jane’s friends were so fun and I really hope we get to see more of them!!
The ending totally surprised me and almost had me in tears! It was a full circle moment. Cannot wait for the next one!!
This is perfect for 12+ and is an easy read for those wanting to get into fantasy!
November 16, 2025
This story is well written and caters to a younger age group 13-18.
If you have ever felt like you didn't fit in this book will touch your soul.
The book starts off in a fae village. Where the main character Jane is different from the others from the moment she was conceived. She lives with her mother who is a very powerful Fairkind. She doesn’t know who her father is. Her mother keeps many secrets and dies with them.
Jane works hard to be like the others but never really fits in. She is bullied by Duplicity because she doesn’t receive her offerings (Powers). Even though she doesn’t have her offering she is still able to accomplish great things. She never gives up.
She was alone for a year taking care of herself after her mother dies. Then after a secret is revealed she ventures out on her own to a place known to her kind as dangerous.
The fae described humans has evil scary beings. She soon discovers that humans are not as they seem.
I loved how she finds the friends and family she so desperately needed. She finds love at first sight. This story is happy, sad and so very touching. A few times I found myself emotional.
The end of the story really brings things into light but makes you want more. I will be looking forward to the second book.
Please do take the triggers into account as death and loss are a part of this story.
I received a copy of this book from the author, and these are my honest thoughts and opinions.
If you have ever felt like you didn't fit in this book will touch your soul.
The book starts off in a fae village. Where the main character Jane is different from the others from the moment she was conceived. She lives with her mother who is a very powerful Fairkind. She doesn’t know who her father is. Her mother keeps many secrets and dies with them.
Jane works hard to be like the others but never really fits in. She is bullied by Duplicity because she doesn’t receive her offerings (Powers). Even though she doesn’t have her offering she is still able to accomplish great things. She never gives up.
She was alone for a year taking care of herself after her mother dies. Then after a secret is revealed she ventures out on her own to a place known to her kind as dangerous.
The fae described humans has evil scary beings. She soon discovers that humans are not as they seem.
I loved how she finds the friends and family she so desperately needed. She finds love at first sight. This story is happy, sad and so very touching. A few times I found myself emotional.
The end of the story really brings things into light but makes you want more. I will be looking forward to the second book.
Please do take the triggers into account as death and loss are a part of this story.
I received a copy of this book from the author, and these are my honest thoughts and opinions.
April 21, 2025
3.5 Stars.
This contains spoilers at the end.
The Fairkind is an emotional and imaginative debut that surprised me in more ways than one. It follows
Jane, a young girl who lives in a beautiful, magical, realm hidden deep in a redwood forest.
She struggles to unlock her powers and find where she belongs. While she eventually forms connections, she never develops her gift—and ends up leaving for the human realm.
The second half moved too quickly—
Major life events—falling in love, pregnancy, childbirth—came rapidly, leaving less time for emotional resonance.
The cliff hanger at the end was both shocking and deeply saddening. After everything Jane endured—her struggles to fit in, her loneliness, and also the losses faced by those around her—it felt especially tragic. Her story, while powerful, seems to serve more as a stepping stone for what’s to come in the series, which was a little disappointing. I liked Jane and it was hard to let go of her so soon.
The writing flows well, though it doesn’t reach the polish of more seasoned authors.
That said, Kuczer shows real potential, and this was an easy and enjoyable read (with the exception of the end!)
The worldbuilding was lovely. The tree-life realm was vivid and easy to picture, and the magic system is unique and has a lot of promise for future books.
I’m looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds from here.
This contains spoilers at the end.
The Fairkind is an emotional and imaginative debut that surprised me in more ways than one. It follows
Jane, a young girl who lives in a beautiful, magical, realm hidden deep in a redwood forest.
She struggles to unlock her powers and find where she belongs. While she eventually forms connections, she never develops her gift—and ends up leaving for the human realm.
The second half moved too quickly—
Major life events—falling in love, pregnancy, childbirth—came rapidly, leaving less time for emotional resonance.
The cliff hanger at the end was both shocking and deeply saddening. After everything Jane endured—her struggles to fit in, her loneliness, and also the losses faced by those around her—it felt especially tragic. Her story, while powerful, seems to serve more as a stepping stone for what’s to come in the series, which was a little disappointing. I liked Jane and it was hard to let go of her so soon.
The writing flows well, though it doesn’t reach the polish of more seasoned authors.
That said, Kuczer shows real potential, and this was an easy and enjoyable read (with the exception of the end!)
The worldbuilding was lovely. The tree-life realm was vivid and easy to picture, and the magic system is unique and has a lot of promise for future books.
I’m looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds from here.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 31, 2025
Thank you to the author for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I have to admit it pains me that I didn't fall in love with this story. I loved the beginning and I was picturing something way too different than what it turned out to be.
It tells Jane's story, a member of the Fairkind that has yet to be gifted her Offering. After she fails at this at the middle of the book, she adventures into a new world for her: the world of the humans outside the forest and the Fairkind.
Personally speaking, I loved the premise and liked the earlier scenes in the book. The academy ones and her friends'. To my view, it lacked a rigid, logical structure that made sense. Some things have no sense and feel SO rushed. I do think some scenes needed to be there but it needed its time to bloom. The rushed relationship, marriage and pregnancy in barely 20 or 50 pages. I hated the relationship, the marriage so soon and the final scenes in which she dies and her mother tells her about her Offering. I didn't understand it, to be fair.
I do think the author has created a really beautiful world. In my opinion, it needs to be polished and explored more. I want to know more what's happening with the Fairkind and all those visions she gets. They never say what was really happening.
I have to admit it pains me that I didn't fall in love with this story. I loved the beginning and I was picturing something way too different than what it turned out to be.
It tells Jane's story, a member of the Fairkind that has yet to be gifted her Offering. After she fails at this at the middle of the book, she adventures into a new world for her: the world of the humans outside the forest and the Fairkind.
Personally speaking, I loved the premise and liked the earlier scenes in the book. The academy ones and her friends'. To my view, it lacked a rigid, logical structure that made sense. Some things have no sense and feel SO rushed. I do think some scenes needed to be there but it needed its time to bloom. The rushed relationship, marriage and pregnancy in barely 20 or 50 pages. I hated the relationship, the marriage so soon and the final scenes in which she dies and her mother tells her about her Offering. I didn't understand it, to be fair.
I do think the author has created a really beautiful world. In my opinion, it needs to be polished and explored more. I want to know more what's happening with the Fairkind and all those visions she gets. They never say what was really happening.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 30, 2025
WOW! I had so much to say but I'm having a hard time thinking straight after the ending of this book! I can't even talk about it, it was that good, but I will try!
The Fairkind is a YA Fantasy, but it is enjoyable for all ages! Honestly fantasy isnt my genre, being a newer reader like myself it's hard to not get overwhelmed by the fantasy genre as a whole! I always get lost with the world building, but I found the Fairkind to be a really nice transition into the fantasy genre! The way Randolph Kuczer adds so much detail to every page really helped me visualize The Fairkind World.
I had such an amazing time reading The Fairkind, I enjoyed it so much so that I didnt even feel like I was reading, I felt like I was being told a bedtime story.
The characters were so relatable. I honestly never feel connected to many characters in the fantasy genre which is why I gravitate toward the romance genre, but I was so invested and connected to these characters.
Reading the Fairkind felt like I was entering a enchanting world, although I loved and thoroughly enjoyed this world, im not going to lie, there were moments that wrecked me!
I am so happy I read The Fairkind, and I can not wait for book 2!
If you love fantasy you will LOVE this!
The Fairkind is a YA Fantasy, but it is enjoyable for all ages! Honestly fantasy isnt my genre, being a newer reader like myself it's hard to not get overwhelmed by the fantasy genre as a whole! I always get lost with the world building, but I found the Fairkind to be a really nice transition into the fantasy genre! The way Randolph Kuczer adds so much detail to every page really helped me visualize The Fairkind World.
I had such an amazing time reading The Fairkind, I enjoyed it so much so that I didnt even feel like I was reading, I felt like I was being told a bedtime story.
The characters were so relatable. I honestly never feel connected to many characters in the fantasy genre which is why I gravitate toward the romance genre, but I was so invested and connected to these characters.
Reading the Fairkind felt like I was entering a enchanting world, although I loved and thoroughly enjoyed this world, im not going to lie, there were moments that wrecked me!
I am so happy I read The Fairkind, and I can not wait for book 2!
If you love fantasy you will LOVE this!
November 13, 2025
I’ve been in a reading slump lately and nothing has really peaked my interest at all. It was very random that I found this author and book. It took me a couple of days to really get into sitting and reading and once I did I didn’t want to put the book down. I read a lot of fantasy books and this is nothing like them, in a good way. The fair kind are a different kind of “being” I’m not sure what the correct term would be, maybe fae? But their magic system they call offerings is what sets them apart from the other kind of “supernaturals”. They live in their own village and fear humans. There system they run on seems to be a bit corrupt. Jane our FMC after finding out something life changing leaves the only life she knows. She ends up in meeting a gentle man that helps her and takes her into his home with his family and son. The family owns a ranch and she is given a place to stay.
Everything is foreign to her, the animals, houses, running water, even cars. She quickly acclimated to her new life and her and the son become close.
I don’t want to spoil it for you so I’m going to leave it at that so you have to go read it for yourself.
I literally just finished and I’m in tears. Jane’s journey of discovery has only just started.
Everything is foreign to her, the animals, houses, running water, even cars. She quickly acclimated to her new life and her and the son become close.
I don’t want to spoil it for you so I’m going to leave it at that so you have to go read it for yourself.
I literally just finished and I’m in tears. Jane’s journey of discovery has only just started.
April 22, 2025
The Fairkind is a story about an ordinary young girl, Jane, that lives in a world of extraordinary magic and beauty hidden from humans by a barrier. The book was well written but is essentially a prequel, even though it is not advertised as such.
The book is written in two parts. The first part, set in the Fairkind world, is very entertaining. I loved the characters that befriended Jane and the world of the Fairkind. The various magic gifts are well thought out and interesting in how they can manifest. I did not see the big twist with Jane's gift coming, but nothing the big baddie did should have surprised me.
Once Jane is in the human world, the book gets somewhat predictable with a sweet romance story. There are some great characters that I just loved and the book was still very enjoyable to read. The ending is very bittersweet and reveals that sometimes everyone thinking you are ordinary can be the greatest gift and power of all. The ending also sets up the next book which I can't wait to read. I recommend this to young adult readers who love paranormal sweet romances.
I read an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The book is written in two parts. The first part, set in the Fairkind world, is very entertaining. I loved the characters that befriended Jane and the world of the Fairkind. The various magic gifts are well thought out and interesting in how they can manifest. I did not see the big twist with Jane's gift coming, but nothing the big baddie did should have surprised me.
Once Jane is in the human world, the book gets somewhat predictable with a sweet romance story. There are some great characters that I just loved and the book was still very enjoyable to read. The ending is very bittersweet and reveals that sometimes everyone thinking you are ordinary can be the greatest gift and power of all. The ending also sets up the next book which I can't wait to read. I recommend this to young adult readers who love paranormal sweet romances.
I read an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 23, 2025
This book was soft, earthy, and emotional — but a little slower than I expected. I loved the atmosphere and the heart behind Jane’s journey, even though some parts took their time to fully hook me.
Vibes:
🌿 Cozy, nature-magic fantasy
🏹 Soft girl MC trying to find where she belongs
🐎 Ranch-boy love interest with that quietly steady energy
🌲 Forest + wilderness setting that feels like its own character
💫 Vision-in-a-necklace mystery that unfolds slowly
This book gave me:
✨ A gentle coming-of-age feeling
💔 That ache of “I don’t belong anywhere”
❤️ A sweet, grounded romance
🌱 Slow but meaningful emotional growth
⏳ Moments where the pacing dragged just a bit
If you love:
— Low-fantasy that’s more emotional than action-heavy
— Very soft romance
— Forest atmospheres
— Self-discovery arcs
…this will still be a comforting, immersive read.
My overall take:
Beautiful vibes, heartfelt themes, and a lovely magic system — just slowed down by a pacing that didn’t always keep momentum. But the emotion, the setting, and the connection between Jane and the rancher’s son definitely made it worth picking up.
Vibes:
🌿 Cozy, nature-magic fantasy
🏹 Soft girl MC trying to find where she belongs
🐎 Ranch-boy love interest with that quietly steady energy
🌲 Forest + wilderness setting that feels like its own character
💫 Vision-in-a-necklace mystery that unfolds slowly
This book gave me:
✨ A gentle coming-of-age feeling
💔 That ache of “I don’t belong anywhere”
❤️ A sweet, grounded romance
🌱 Slow but meaningful emotional growth
⏳ Moments where the pacing dragged just a bit
If you love:
— Low-fantasy that’s more emotional than action-heavy
— Very soft romance
— Forest atmospheres
— Self-discovery arcs
…this will still be a comforting, immersive read.
My overall take:
Beautiful vibes, heartfelt themes, and a lovely magic system — just slowed down by a pacing that didn’t always keep momentum. But the emotion, the setting, and the connection between Jane and the rancher’s son definitely made it worth picking up.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 6, 2025
Randolph Kuczer's The Fairkind focuses on Jane, a 17-year-old girl in the mythical Fairkind tribe, as she struggles to develop her powers and find her place in the world. It is an often dangerous and poignant journey from her beloved community, nestled in the canopies of the treetops, to the difficult unknown world of humans. Jane has only a flicker of a vision from her diamond medallion necklace to guide her. With each step, she finds compassion and a sense of belonging in places that surprise and challenge her—most notably, with the family of a rancher and his captivating son. Kuczer has crafted a lyrical and atmospheric narrative that touches on questions of identity, love, and duality. The natural imagery is so rich, and the emotional depth so profound that it both feels magical and resonates as a real truth. As Jane navigates her secret lineage in a crumbling life, readers are entranced up to the final heart-stopping moment. Heartfelt, beguiling, and quietly lovely, The Fairkind is a scrap of courage and self-awareness.
November 26, 2025
I have just in the last couple of years moved my reading into more fantasy/romance books. I found this particular author on a shared Facebook group and was lucky enough to be able to read this book. I did not know this was the first book in the series but now I can’t wait to read the next book. I enjoyed how the story was brought together especially how the characters were described. This is a book about a fairy type people called The Fairkind and they do not go out into the human world. It is written in the recent times so when the main character Jane does go out into the human world, she gets overloaded by all the cool things we have in this world, like certain foods and movies or makeup. It is not a spice book for those who might be looking for a book more on the tame side in that way. I enjoyed the book very much and the author did check in with me to see if I had any questions about the book. If you are looking for a book to start out on a more fantasy line, this one would definitely fit the bill.
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April 3, 2025This was a cute quick little read. I went into it really enjoying the fantasy aspect, and fair warning it's about 50% fantasy, 50% farm boy romance to the point that it reads like two wholly different books. Loved the worldbuilding in the fantasy side of things and I'm interested to explore the journey that's been prophesized for Jane and her family in latter books but I almost wish more time had been spent developing the world/ story. In a few pages, you've covered a range of years and relationships that we don't see playing out on paper so to me it felt a little unnatural how quickly Jane became friends with Remedy and Storm or how she adapted to the farm life and her new family, even though timeline-wise it's not too strange.
April 21, 2025
So here goes on my review of this book. I was gifted this book as an ARC from the author and promised an honest review. I love the world building and the magic system. It did feel a little rushed. There could have been more detail to paint a picture of how their land is set up. I'm hoping in a physical copy there would be a map. Huge fan of maps of different worlds in books. I also really enjoyed Jane's journey. I don't want to give away spoilers. I'll just say from unexpected news to new lands to new characters... it was quite an adventure. my only critique, again, would be that it felt rushed at times. There were big jumps in time and progression in relationships that could've been expanded on more. Overall, I enjoyed it and would definitely read the next one.
April 23, 2025
I had the pleasure of reading The Fairkind by Randolph Kuczer as an ARC, and I was completely drawn into the story from the very first chapter. The world-building is immersive, but what really stood out to me was the depth of the character development. Each character felt real and layered, with motivations and emotions that made me deeply invested in their journeys.
Kuczer has a gift for crafting complex, believable relationships and moral dilemmas, and I found myself thinking about the characters even after I finished the book. The pacing was well done, the writing was compelling, and the themes were both thought-provoking and timely.
This was a fantastic read, and I’m so grateful I got the opportunity to experience it early. Looking forward to the next book in the series!
Kuczer has a gift for crafting complex, believable relationships and moral dilemmas, and I found myself thinking about the characters even after I finished the book. The pacing was well done, the writing was compelling, and the themes were both thought-provoking and timely.
This was a fantastic read, and I’m so grateful I got the opportunity to experience it early. Looking forward to the next book in the series!
June 21, 2025
This book is a bedtime story and the best escapism for adults!
The story of someone from a different world exploring the human world is already intriguing enough for me to pick up a book, but mix that with the YA vulnerability, mystery, adventure and plot twists and voila! A banger of a book that kept me hooked till the last page (and I want more!)
It’s a short read that made it binge-able. I found myself rooting for the characters and the emotional quotient made me emotional (I love emotionally engaging stories).
Over all, even though parts of it are a little steamy and not child like, it felt warm and comforting like a bedtime story after a long day, plus it’s free for Kindle so that was a bonus!
Highly recommend!
The story of someone from a different world exploring the human world is already intriguing enough for me to pick up a book, but mix that with the YA vulnerability, mystery, adventure and plot twists and voila! A banger of a book that kept me hooked till the last page (and I want more!)
It’s a short read that made it binge-able. I found myself rooting for the characters and the emotional quotient made me emotional (I love emotionally engaging stories).
Over all, even though parts of it are a little steamy and not child like, it felt warm and comforting like a bedtime story after a long day, plus it’s free for Kindle so that was a bonus!
Highly recommend!
April 15, 2025
3.5 rounded up to 4.
I enjoyed this book for the most part. It got slow about halfway through when the main character moved. But what really ticked me off about this book was when I realized that it's a prequel- not a first in series.
Much of this book, could've and should've been revealed through character development in a true first in series, then the prequel could've been published later.
I don't want to give any spoilers, but the writing is good and the development is good, but this book as it was is a disappointment. I'm not encouraged to read the next book.
I received this as an arc and am posting a review that is all my own.
I enjoyed this book for the most part. It got slow about halfway through when the main character moved. But what really ticked me off about this book was when I realized that it's a prequel- not a first in series.
Much of this book, could've and should've been revealed through character development in a true first in series, then the prequel could've been published later.
I don't want to give any spoilers, but the writing is good and the development is good, but this book as it was is a disappointment. I'm not encouraged to read the next book.
I received this as an arc and am posting a review that is all my own.
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