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Spellbound Hearts #1
Taken By The Huntsman
Discarded and ignored by those around her for most of her life, Cassie is a lonely human woman struggling to find her place in the world and meaning in her life. Cadeyrn is the Erlking, the leader of the Wild Hunt, a hundreds of thousands of years old Fae who has always known his purpose. He has spent his entire long existence tracking the criminals of Fairie and punishing them for their crimes.
While hunting for the murderer of a child who has escaped to Earth Cadeyrn comes across Cassie and realizes that she is the one that the great mother goddess has designated as his soul mate. He kidnaps her and takes her to his fortress in Fairie to protect her from his many enemies. He knows she will be angry and that he'll have to work to earn her trust, but he finds his task to be even more challenging than he had thought it would be due to Cassie's difficulty in opening her heart.
Will Cadeyrn be able to convince Cassie that the bond between them is real and earn her love?
While hunting for the murderer of a child who has escaped to Earth Cadeyrn comes across Cassie and realizes that she is the one that the great mother goddess has designated as his soul mate. He kidnaps her and takes her to his fortress in Fairie to protect her from his many enemies. He knows she will be angry and that he'll have to work to earn her trust, but he finds his task to be even more challenging than he had thought it would be due to Cassie's difficulty in opening her heart.
Will Cadeyrn be able to convince Cassie that the bond between them is real and earn her love?
388 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 9, 2014
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Mistral Dawn
9 books92 followersMistral Dawn is a thirty-something gal who has lived on both coasts of the US but somehow never in the middle. She currently resides in the Southeast US with her kitty cats (please spay or neuter! :-)) where she works as a hospital drudge and attends graduate school. Taken By The Huntsman is her first effort at writing fiction and if it is well received she has ideas for several more novels and short-stories in this series.
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January 27, 2017
For most of her life, Cassie was invisible to those around her. Shortchanged on love, happiness and joy, she had no idea where she fit in. Could it be that Earth really had no room for her in its realm?
Cadeyrn is the Erlking, the Leader of the Wild Hunt, a Fae, whose job is to capture and punish Criminals in the Fae realm. It was on one of these hunts that he was forced to travel to the human realm to in chase of his prey. It is then that he saw Cassie and knew she was his eternal mate. Thinking this could make her a target for his enemies, he kidnaps her and can only hope that she will forgive him and learn to love him. Clearly NOT his best move and Cassie is not about to let his actions go unpunished, even if he does set her heart on fire.
Headstrong, trying to make the best of an awful situation, she finds herself learning the way of the Fae and that their kindness and warmth knows no bounds. The loyalty his subjects give Cadeyrn must have been earned and she soon sees a side of this man that is both endearing because she sees his kindness as genuine and terrifying because he is cracking the wall she has built around her heart. Will he be like everyone else she has ever known or can she trust him with her mind, body and soul?
So clearly, Mistral Dawn lets us know kidnapping may not have been Cadeyrn’s smartest move and rest assured she allowed Cassie to assure he had no doubts about it. TAKEN BY THE HUNTSMAN is a fantasy romance lover’s dream! Slow building romance that will boil over with passion, fabulous banter and bickering, and one completely clueless Fae when it comes to human women. There are brutal moments, dangerous moments and moments that will have you completely enraptured! From start to finish, for me, this was fresh reading built in a wonderful world and populated by delightful people of the Fae!
I was fortunate to win this in an online Giveaway!
Series: Spellbound Hearts - Book 1
Publication Date: September 9, 2014
Publisher: Mistral Dawn
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Print Length: 388 pages
Available from: Amazon
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Cadeyrn is the Erlking, the Leader of the Wild Hunt, a Fae, whose job is to capture and punish Criminals in the Fae realm. It was on one of these hunts that he was forced to travel to the human realm to in chase of his prey. It is then that he saw Cassie and knew she was his eternal mate. Thinking this could make her a target for his enemies, he kidnaps her and can only hope that she will forgive him and learn to love him. Clearly NOT his best move and Cassie is not about to let his actions go unpunished, even if he does set her heart on fire.
Headstrong, trying to make the best of an awful situation, she finds herself learning the way of the Fae and that their kindness and warmth knows no bounds. The loyalty his subjects give Cadeyrn must have been earned and she soon sees a side of this man that is both endearing because she sees his kindness as genuine and terrifying because he is cracking the wall she has built around her heart. Will he be like everyone else she has ever known or can she trust him with her mind, body and soul?
So clearly, Mistral Dawn lets us know kidnapping may not have been Cadeyrn’s smartest move and rest assured she allowed Cassie to assure he had no doubts about it. TAKEN BY THE HUNTSMAN is a fantasy romance lover’s dream! Slow building romance that will boil over with passion, fabulous banter and bickering, and one completely clueless Fae when it comes to human women. There are brutal moments, dangerous moments and moments that will have you completely enraptured! From start to finish, for me, this was fresh reading built in a wonderful world and populated by delightful people of the Fae!
I was fortunate to win this in an online Giveaway!
Series: Spellbound Hearts - Book 1
Publication Date: September 9, 2014
Publisher: Mistral Dawn
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Print Length: 388 pages
Available from: Amazon
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
September 3, 2015
The Erlking a/k/a Cadeyrn is on Earth hunting for a criminal with a death sentence when he comes across his Anamchara—his destined soulmate. He decides that it’s too dangerous for her to stay on Earth and so he takes her brings her back to his fortress in Fairie.
Taken By The Huntsman is a first in a series by new author, Mistral Dawn.
What I enjoyed most about this novel is the worldbuilding (quite vivid!) and the author’s depiction of the Fae. What I did not enjoy was how wordy it was. I found myself having to skim some pages due to some scenes that I thought was a little unnecessary to the story such as internal ramblings by the side characters, including the villains and the main character’s pet cat! But other than that, it was quite enjoyable.
The plot is quite slow-paced; the romance between Cassie and Cadeyrn didn’t start until we reached about 50% of the book.
I also noticed that there wasn’t much 3Dness to Cassie’s character. I felt like that there was more effort in the Erlking a/k/a Cadeyrn, but also hats off for being a well-thought of character as well as majority of the side characters.
I will recommend this to anyone who enjoys an awesome worldbuilding of the Fae and character-driven stories as opposed to plot-driven stories. This can be enjoyed read in a slow pace! But that of course would depend on how you roll. Fantasy readers will surely enjoy this!
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Taken By The Huntsman is a first in a series by new author, Mistral Dawn.
What I enjoyed most about this novel is the worldbuilding (quite vivid!) and the author’s depiction of the Fae. What I did not enjoy was how wordy it was. I found myself having to skim some pages due to some scenes that I thought was a little unnecessary to the story such as internal ramblings by the side characters, including the villains and the main character’s pet cat! But other than that, it was quite enjoyable.
The plot is quite slow-paced; the romance between Cassie and Cadeyrn didn’t start until we reached about 50% of the book.
I also noticed that there wasn’t much 3Dness to Cassie’s character. I felt like that there was more effort in the Erlking a/k/a Cadeyrn, but also hats off for being a well-thought of character as well as majority of the side characters.
I will recommend this to anyone who enjoys an awesome worldbuilding of the Fae and character-driven stories as opposed to plot-driven stories. This can be enjoyed read in a slow pace! But that of course would depend on how you roll. Fantasy readers will surely enjoy this!
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January 21, 2015
My Review:
Cassie is a twenty-eight year old gal who's use to being on her own and only having to worry about herself. She's never had anyone to rely on or trust in when things got hard. It was only her for her entire life, so when a hunky Erkling sweeps her off of her feet Cassie doesn't know what to make of it. She wants him but doesn't want the attachments or the possible heartbreak she knows that'll happen because it always happens to her. How is a girl suppose to fend off a sexy fae, survive a hostile world and keep her clothes away from a old fashioned brownie touting around dresses.
Cadeyrn is the Erkling. He's judge, jury and executioner in Faerie. If you commit an evil, he'll hunt you down. That's been his life for hundreds of thousands of years until he spots a raven haired beauty navigating a dark alley. Cadeyrn knew from the moment he saw her that she was his soul mate, she would take priority over everything else. Only problem is he needs to kidnap his princess before someone else gets to her first.
This is the first story I've come across that focuses on The Erkling entirely, which I must admit totally won me over. As soon as I heard about this book I bought it without thought. I'm so glad I wasn't disappointed. The Erkling is more of a sweetheart than I would have thought possible, I was kinda expecting him to be a total jerk, but he wasn't. I enjoyed the changing point of view,too. It was nice getting both Cassie and the Erklings POV, while also getting more from the surrounding characters. My favorite part of this story though would have to be the fact our heroes didn't just fall into bed together. Cassie kinda made him work for it and took it slow which was a nice change of pace, specially with this being a "soulmate" type story.
I did think some parts of the story were a bit long winded, but I think the author was just trying to world build an give extra info. There were a few typos as well and a few grammar things that bugged me, however they didn't really detract from the story. I noticed them for a second or two an then moved on. The story really kept my attention and kept my curiosity going. I definitely want this to become a series, it has a ton of potential to keep going.
My Rating:4 of 5
Cassie is a twenty-eight year old gal who's use to being on her own and only having to worry about herself. She's never had anyone to rely on or trust in when things got hard. It was only her for her entire life, so when a hunky Erkling sweeps her off of her feet Cassie doesn't know what to make of it. She wants him but doesn't want the attachments or the possible heartbreak she knows that'll happen because it always happens to her. How is a girl suppose to fend off a sexy fae, survive a hostile world and keep her clothes away from a old fashioned brownie touting around dresses.
Cadeyrn is the Erkling. He's judge, jury and executioner in Faerie. If you commit an evil, he'll hunt you down. That's been his life for hundreds of thousands of years until he spots a raven haired beauty navigating a dark alley. Cadeyrn knew from the moment he saw her that she was his soul mate, she would take priority over everything else. Only problem is he needs to kidnap his princess before someone else gets to her first.
This is the first story I've come across that focuses on The Erkling entirely, which I must admit totally won me over. As soon as I heard about this book I bought it without thought. I'm so glad I wasn't disappointed. The Erkling is more of a sweetheart than I would have thought possible, I was kinda expecting him to be a total jerk, but he wasn't. I enjoyed the changing point of view,too. It was nice getting both Cassie and the Erklings POV, while also getting more from the surrounding characters. My favorite part of this story though would have to be the fact our heroes didn't just fall into bed together. Cassie kinda made him work for it and took it slow which was a nice change of pace, specially with this being a "soulmate" type story.
I did think some parts of the story were a bit long winded, but I think the author was just trying to world build an give extra info. There were a few typos as well and a few grammar things that bugged me, however they didn't really detract from the story. I noticed them for a second or two an then moved on. The story really kept my attention and kept my curiosity going. I definitely want this to become a series, it has a ton of potential to keep going.
My Rating:4 of 5
December 26, 2015
Review of Taken By The Huntsman
By Mistral Dawn
Cassie is a woman who's been on her own, only worrying about herself. Trust is something she's never had anyone to put into and no one has been in her life to rely. She has only herself when things get hard but that is about to change. She meets the gorgeous Erkling who sweeps her off of her feet. Erlking is a dominant, alluring hero who will do anything to gratify his intended companion, except release her. She has an internal war going on, especially since Erkling has kidnapped her. She wants him but doesn't want the baggage or the heartbreak that can come with loving someone. But then again, how is she suppose to fight her feelings for this sexy fae? She’s survived a hostile world but love is something she may not survive; emotionally anyway. The ventures the two come upon promised a engrossing read and didn’t let me down. The love scenes…well, ladies get yourselves ready for they are EXCEPTIONALLY– sultry, spicy, HOT! HOT! HOT!
If you love fantasy, a land of Fairies, and some eccentric romantic scenes, this is the book for you. I appreciated this decidedly imaginative story and its extraordinary and delightful characters.
By Mistral Dawn
Cassie is a woman who's been on her own, only worrying about herself. Trust is something she's never had anyone to put into and no one has been in her life to rely. She has only herself when things get hard but that is about to change. She meets the gorgeous Erkling who sweeps her off of her feet. Erlking is a dominant, alluring hero who will do anything to gratify his intended companion, except release her. She has an internal war going on, especially since Erkling has kidnapped her. She wants him but doesn't want the baggage or the heartbreak that can come with loving someone. But then again, how is she suppose to fight her feelings for this sexy fae? She’s survived a hostile world but love is something she may not survive; emotionally anyway. The ventures the two come upon promised a engrossing read and didn’t let me down. The love scenes…well, ladies get yourselves ready for they are EXCEPTIONALLY– sultry, spicy, HOT! HOT! HOT!
If you love fantasy, a land of Fairies, and some eccentric romantic scenes, this is the book for you. I appreciated this decidedly imaginative story and its extraordinary and delightful characters.
March 5, 2015
Wow…. I absolutely loved this book!!
I haven’t read any books based around the Fae before but I will definitely be following this Author and her stories. I enjoyed her writing style and felt that I was actually within the story, watching it unfold and I really didn't want it to end. I loved the main characters Cassie & Cadeyrn and I'm really looking forward to reading the next book.
Romance, Action, Suspense and Hunky Males….Do you really need anything else!!
I haven’t read any books based around the Fae before but I will definitely be following this Author and her stories. I enjoyed her writing style and felt that I was actually within the story, watching it unfold and I really didn't want it to end. I loved the main characters Cassie & Cadeyrn and I'm really looking forward to reading the next book.
Romance, Action, Suspense and Hunky Males….Do you really need anything else!!
October 5, 2016
It was a good story and I am glad Cassie did find her soulmate, however I did not like the repetitive dialogue and also, the way certain things were written, I could almost guess what was going to happen and to me that took away a lot of the suspense for me. But the story was very good to read. But I wish it was a bit more suspenseful packed to keep me guessing. Cannot wait to read the next book.
December 16, 2014
'Taken By The Huntsman' follows the journey of Cassie, a lonely woman barely coping in the human world, and Cadeyrn, the Elking and leader of the Wild Hunt. Cassie is kidnapped and hidden away inside Cadeyrn's fortress in Fairie once he realizes that she is to be his destined soulmate. Cadeyrn acts with good intentions and is the hero of the story despite the way my description makes him sound. The story is a fairy tale (no pun intended) that reminded me of the mystery and wonder I felt as a child reading similar stories. The romantic and magical quality of this book may have appealed to my inner child but there were more explicit aspects that could only be appreciated by my present maturity.
'Taken By The Hunstman' was engaging, well written and thought provoking while remaining entertaining and erotic. That combination is often rare in books standing out in the genre of fantasy romance. The author does a terrific job of keeping your attention and walking the reader through the magical realm of the Fae with enough backstory and description to introduce the characters, their language, their history and their culture to those who love fantasy and those without prior experience to this world. The sensual nature of the novel is handled with dignity and great care even though the sex is erotic and extremely steamy. This is a feat in and of itself. The sexual aspect intertwines with the romance and was presented in a way that is not heavy handed at all. Even the introduction of bondage fits well with the characters and their struggle to come to terms with love and how it differs across the gap between the world of the Fae and the world of the humans.
I was pleasantly surprised with this book. There were a few grammatical errors, as to be expected with indie books, none of which deterred me from falling in love with the story and the characters. I'll be anxiously awaiting the author's next release.
(The reviewer received a free copy of 'Taken By The Hunstman' in return for an unbiased review)
'Taken By The Hunstman' was engaging, well written and thought provoking while remaining entertaining and erotic. That combination is often rare in books standing out in the genre of fantasy romance. The author does a terrific job of keeping your attention and walking the reader through the magical realm of the Fae with enough backstory and description to introduce the characters, their language, their history and their culture to those who love fantasy and those without prior experience to this world. The sensual nature of the novel is handled with dignity and great care even though the sex is erotic and extremely steamy. This is a feat in and of itself. The sexual aspect intertwines with the romance and was presented in a way that is not heavy handed at all. Even the introduction of bondage fits well with the characters and their struggle to come to terms with love and how it differs across the gap between the world of the Fae and the world of the humans.
I was pleasantly surprised with this book. There were a few grammatical errors, as to be expected with indie books, none of which deterred me from falling in love with the story and the characters. I'll be anxiously awaiting the author's next release.
(The reviewer received a free copy of 'Taken By The Hunstman' in return for an unbiased review)
March 28, 2015
Taken By The Huntsmen is the first novel by new on the scene author Mistral Dawn. The book is a fantastical tale of romance between a human named Cassie and the Fae Erlking, Cadeyrn. Cassie is kidnapped by Cadeyrn as he engages in the Wild Hunt for a murderous Fae. While conducting the hunt in the human realm, Cadeyrn spots Cassie and instantly identifies her as his soulmate. Knowing his enemies can identify their bond, Cadeyrn takes Cassie from the human realm to better protect her. The rest of the book focuses on the journey of convincing Cassie they are meant to be together and Cassie discovering the ways of the Fae.
Mistral Dawn introduces her readers to a world filled with magical creatures and situations. Half the fun of this novel is witnessing Cassie navigate an unknown world and in the process, learn about herself. One of her main struggles involves her human world belief system in relation to the Faes' moral code. At core, this is a conflict concerning the values and expectations of differing cultures. The author nicely balances the points of view from both Cadeyrn and Cassie as they struggle to understand each other's cultures and one another as individuals.
As a person who isn't a fan of romance novels, I was surprised to discover how much I enjoyed this book. The combination of romance and fantasy are nicely blended together. The characters have depth, struggle with difficult social and personal issues in an interesting environment.
Although, I want to give this novel another star because the story genuinely held my interest, I do believe this book needs another round of editing by a really good editor. A few scenes could be better fleshed out, there were missing words in sentences, grammatical issues, and some of the scenes were too verbose and repetitive without advancing the storyline. Nevertheless, there is really good storytelling at the core of this novel, and I look forward to see what this new author comes up with next.
Mistral Dawn introduces her readers to a world filled with magical creatures and situations. Half the fun of this novel is witnessing Cassie navigate an unknown world and in the process, learn about herself. One of her main struggles involves her human world belief system in relation to the Faes' moral code. At core, this is a conflict concerning the values and expectations of differing cultures. The author nicely balances the points of view from both Cadeyrn and Cassie as they struggle to understand each other's cultures and one another as individuals.
As a person who isn't a fan of romance novels, I was surprised to discover how much I enjoyed this book. The combination of romance and fantasy are nicely blended together. The characters have depth, struggle with difficult social and personal issues in an interesting environment.
Although, I want to give this novel another star because the story genuinely held my interest, I do believe this book needs another round of editing by a really good editor. A few scenes could be better fleshed out, there were missing words in sentences, grammatical issues, and some of the scenes were too verbose and repetitive without advancing the storyline. Nevertheless, there is really good storytelling at the core of this novel, and I look forward to see what this new author comes up with next.
February 6, 2015
This was a great story that I enjoyed even more than I expected! I read almost exclusively historical romance, but the cover and intriguing description were enough to pull me in for a read. I'm so glad they did. One of my favorite aspects of historical romance is the opportunity to be immersed in the societal norms, traditions, and expectations of the era written about. I went into reading this story assuming I would have to temporarily set aside my desire for such content. Not true! I loved, loved, loved the way this clever author had me pondering everything from the true meaning of justice to environmentalism to cultural tolerance. It was brilliant the way the subjects were approached, too - not in a "preachy" way, but in a "things-that-make-you-go-hmmmm" way. Even the intimate scenes broadened my horizons. I must admit that I don't share in the particular preferences of this couple. That being said, the way the author cleverly introduced, described, and explained the scenes gave me an opportunity to at least walk away with an understanding of the appeal. I think, had she handled the writing of those scenes in any other way, I would have been uncomfortable and put off. Thank you so much, Mistral Dawn, for sharing your imaginative tale, and I anxiously await the next in your series! :)
February 1, 2015
Erlking: King of the Hunt, Kidnapper, a bit confused by his human mates reactions
Cassie: Kidnapped, Human, mate of the Erlking, running from love
This is one of the best spins on the ancient folk myth of the Wild Hunt and the Huntsmen I have read. This is Mistral Dawn's debut novel which is such a shock because she nailed it! We have an abundance of detail to not only help Cassie negotiate the land of Fairy but us as well. We are given a wealth of information to process on the place, flora, fauna and its occupants. It feels like we are learning to maneuver this land with her. The story was enchanting and the plot I felt was unique to this book because of the Erlking's job as well as the nature of the book itself.
I enjoyed the fact that Cassie didn't immediately fall in love with the Erlking. She has a mind of her own though at times that mind got her in trouble a few times. The Erlking's confusion over her not falling in step with his wishes was amusing to me.
If you like your books steamy, this book is hot, and as the Erlking works to convince Cassie to believe in love it just gets even hotter. A little mild suspense, some drama, romance and a story line you can't help but get caught up in. It is a REALLY great read, and a fantastic beginning to the series!
Cassie: Kidnapped, Human, mate of the Erlking, running from love
This is one of the best spins on the ancient folk myth of the Wild Hunt and the Huntsmen I have read. This is Mistral Dawn's debut novel which is such a shock because she nailed it! We have an abundance of detail to not only help Cassie negotiate the land of Fairy but us as well. We are given a wealth of information to process on the place, flora, fauna and its occupants. It feels like we are learning to maneuver this land with her. The story was enchanting and the plot I felt was unique to this book because of the Erlking's job as well as the nature of the book itself.
I enjoyed the fact that Cassie didn't immediately fall in love with the Erlking. She has a mind of her own though at times that mind got her in trouble a few times. The Erlking's confusion over her not falling in step with his wishes was amusing to me.
If you like your books steamy, this book is hot, and as the Erlking works to convince Cassie to believe in love it just gets even hotter. A little mild suspense, some drama, romance and a story line you can't help but get caught up in. It is a REALLY great read, and a fantastic beginning to the series!
February 27, 2015
A fantastic story of true love. Cassie and Cadeyrn are destined for each other. He the Erlking/Huntsman and she a human. He must take her from the human world into Faerie so that they may begin their life together, which begins on shaky ground as Cassie rightly believes she was kidnapped.
The story unfolds as Cassie begins to learn how to live in Faerie and how to allow her heart to open up to Cadeyrn’s love.
This is a wonderful depiction of Faerie and I am looking forward to reading the next adventure.
The story unfolds as Cassie begins to learn how to live in Faerie and how to allow her heart to open up to Cadeyrn’s love.
This is a wonderful depiction of Faerie and I am looking forward to reading the next adventure.
January 21, 2015
This is a highly imaginative tale about the world of the Fae, told in a way that I've never quite seen before! The characters and imagery are rich and varied, and the romantic tale of a human woman learning her way in the land of fairies is exceptional! Anyone who likes romance and fairy tales should consider reading this book! I'm eagerly awaiting a sequel to this story!
March 20, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. From the start I was captivated by the world of the fae. I think Ms Dawn shows quality and complexity in her writing, extremely well details and descriptive and of course, very hot!! I have her second book, Bound by the Summer Prince in my 'to-read' list, and I'm looking forward to it! Well done Ms. Dawn
January 16, 2015
love love love!!!
Very interesting human fae book!! The lively author sure can spin a tale!! I stayed up all night reading, since I could not put it down!! A very big must read!! I hope this new author writes more fae books!!
Very interesting human fae book!! The lively author sure can spin a tale!! I stayed up all night reading, since I could not put it down!! A very big must read!! I hope this new author writes more fae books!!
January 25, 2015
TAKEN BY THE HUNTSMAN
I truly enjoyed reading this book. The characters came alive and the storyline just swept me away. I would recommend this book to all those who love fantasy.
I truly enjoyed reading this book. The characters came alive and the storyline just swept me away. I would recommend this book to all those who love fantasy.
April 20, 2015
3 1/2 * I liked the story but I felt that there could have been more.
June 9, 2015
This my 1st time reading a book by Mistral Dawn & I loved it!!
March 21, 2017
I just believe a story is good if it can take you into the places where it happens.
Mistral does it with talent. The descriptions are vivid and you can walk in faery through her words.
The characters and their interaction is believable and although in a magical land, they sound real; it is also funny the 'intercultural' adaptation the human girl goes through.
It is also amazing the presence of so many different creatures. I could see the gobblin king and their lizard mounts.
The beautiful but evil fae broke me in a good way. I was a little afraid evil meant ugly in Mistral's Faery and it was a nice surprise to come across the opposite in Mistral's book.
The love story is so sweet. It is very funny when powerful men get confused over their girls.
I loved to see the fearsome huntsman tiptoeing around the frail woman.
At the same time, his dominance was more than clear and hot. The contrast created an endearing character.
A very good story written in very good English.
Excellent reading.
Mistral does it with talent. The descriptions are vivid and you can walk in faery through her words.
The characters and their interaction is believable and although in a magical land, they sound real; it is also funny the 'intercultural' adaptation the human girl goes through.
It is also amazing the presence of so many different creatures. I could see the gobblin king and their lizard mounts.
The beautiful but evil fae broke me in a good way. I was a little afraid evil meant ugly in Mistral's Faery and it was a nice surprise to come across the opposite in Mistral's book.
The love story is so sweet. It is very funny when powerful men get confused over their girls.
I loved to see the fearsome huntsman tiptoeing around the frail woman.
At the same time, his dominance was more than clear and hot. The contrast created an endearing character.
A very good story written in very good English.
Excellent reading.
April 30, 2015
The first time I read about the wild hunt was in the Merry Gentry series by Laurell K. Hamilton and I undeniably enjoyed it. When I heard about this book my interest was naturally piqued.
Cassandra Bookman is a twenty-eight year old woman still trying to find her place in the world. She is working hard and saving up money for school. She decided to take a shortcut home one night and ends up being kidnapped from the human world by the Erlking.
The Erlking, Cadeyrn is the leader of the Wild Hunt. The Wild Hunt or Wild Horde is the boogeyman of the Fairie. They are the last resort to call on if vengeance is needed and this way no one can avoid justice not a peasant nor royalty. Cadeyrn left Fairie on the Hunt to search for a criminal that had killed a pixie child when he sees Cassie. Cassie turns out to be Cadeyrn’s Siorghra which means eternal love. It is a sacred bond between the Fae and their Anamchara or soul mate.
Taken by the Huntsman focuses on the relationship between Cassandra and Cadeyrn. They are both likeable characters. Cassie is naïve, independent, and a stubborn woman with a calling to help others. She takes great joy in assisting people and that made her a great match for Cadeyrn. Cadeyrn is over hundreds of thousands of years old and not only is he noble in heart, but he’s steadfast and fiercely protective of his subjects. He’s a great leader that hands out fair punishments.
There is instant chemistry between the two due to the Siorghra, but does that mean instant love? In my opinion both characters were a little dull and the relationship didn’t have that spark. I didn’t care for the characters. Cassie spent maybe three days with Cadeyrn in the entire book and the rest of the time either he’s on the Hunt or she is angry at him and they are spending time apart. Yet somehow they still fell in love with each other by the end of the book. Also I felt like Cadeyrn age didn’t show true most of the time. Yes, when they spoke about the Yestin’s sentence he gave the right feel but otherwise he seemed well simply too human and not more ancient.
The writing was good, it wasn’t dialogue heavy and I liked the way the characters appearances were conveyed in the writing. Especially Toiseach the Goblin King and the Anthropophagi, these headless, furless gorillas that can fly. The world building was creative and it’s always interesting to see how imaginative an author can get and it’s even better when an author can accurately transfer their image to the reader.
The pace of the story slowed down quite a bit in middle to maturate not only the main characters but their relationship as well. Cassie finds out more about the people in the castle, as well as the Fairie world. There was good amount of information about the history, different races, deities, dangers of the world, and the courts. The beginning and end of the book were perfect, but the middle needed more substance. The steamy scenes were not obnoxious and fit well with the flow of the plot. One thing I wish there was maybe a little more action. I know it’s a romance novel, but it needed something additional. I would have liked to see more about the hunt and the participants. The scenes that were shown presented the hunt as something very controlled, is that always true? I would imagine it to be more violent, more brutal even, maybe more wild?
The Fairie world is always interesting to read since it makes a great foundation to build on. This was an easy, pleasant, and smutty read.
Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
Cassandra Bookman is a twenty-eight year old woman still trying to find her place in the world. She is working hard and saving up money for school. She decided to take a shortcut home one night and ends up being kidnapped from the human world by the Erlking.
The Erlking, Cadeyrn is the leader of the Wild Hunt. The Wild Hunt or Wild Horde is the boogeyman of the Fairie. They are the last resort to call on if vengeance is needed and this way no one can avoid justice not a peasant nor royalty. Cadeyrn left Fairie on the Hunt to search for a criminal that had killed a pixie child when he sees Cassie. Cassie turns out to be Cadeyrn’s Siorghra which means eternal love. It is a sacred bond between the Fae and their Anamchara or soul mate.
Taken by the Huntsman focuses on the relationship between Cassandra and Cadeyrn. They are both likeable characters. Cassie is naïve, independent, and a stubborn woman with a calling to help others. She takes great joy in assisting people and that made her a great match for Cadeyrn. Cadeyrn is over hundreds of thousands of years old and not only is he noble in heart, but he’s steadfast and fiercely protective of his subjects. He’s a great leader that hands out fair punishments.
There is instant chemistry between the two due to the Siorghra, but does that mean instant love? In my opinion both characters were a little dull and the relationship didn’t have that spark. I didn’t care for the characters. Cassie spent maybe three days with Cadeyrn in the entire book and the rest of the time either he’s on the Hunt or she is angry at him and they are spending time apart. Yet somehow they still fell in love with each other by the end of the book. Also I felt like Cadeyrn age didn’t show true most of the time. Yes, when they spoke about the Yestin’s sentence he gave the right feel but otherwise he seemed well simply too human and not more ancient.
The writing was good, it wasn’t dialogue heavy and I liked the way the characters appearances were conveyed in the writing. Especially Toiseach the Goblin King and the Anthropophagi, these headless, furless gorillas that can fly. The world building was creative and it’s always interesting to see how imaginative an author can get and it’s even better when an author can accurately transfer their image to the reader.
The pace of the story slowed down quite a bit in middle to maturate not only the main characters but their relationship as well. Cassie finds out more about the people in the castle, as well as the Fairie world. There was good amount of information about the history, different races, deities, dangers of the world, and the courts. The beginning and end of the book were perfect, but the middle needed more substance. The steamy scenes were not obnoxious and fit well with the flow of the plot. One thing I wish there was maybe a little more action. I know it’s a romance novel, but it needed something additional. I would have liked to see more about the hunt and the participants. The scenes that were shown presented the hunt as something very controlled, is that always true? I would imagine it to be more violent, more brutal even, maybe more wild?
The Fairie world is always interesting to read since it makes a great foundation to build on. This was an easy, pleasant, and smutty read.
Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
May 28, 2016
Twenty-eight year old Cassandra Bookman has been running from life and closing herself off from people. She grew up in foster care and has been hurt over and over again by people she loved and she thought loved her. She is trying to decide what path to take in her life and takes one crappy job after another. On her way home one night, she decides to take a short cut through an alley and her life path is decided by someone other than herself. Her life takes a totally different path than she could ever have imagined.
The Erlking, judge, jury and executioner for Fairie is in the human world hunting for a Fae that took the life of a child. He finds himself in the same alley as Cassie. As soon as he looks into her eyes, he knows she is his one true soul mate, the one he has searched for hundreds of thousands of years. There is no question in his mind he must take her back to his castle. He uses a spell to put her to sleep and returns to his home knowing full well that when his Anamchara (soul mate) awakens, she will be very angry and scared. He hopes over time she will grow to feel the bond that they have.
Cassie is facing a world she thought existed in books and movies, only it is real. She is in a strange room and has no idea what is going on or who took her. Before she can figure anything out, she is once again kidnapped, this time by the brother of the hunted man. He wants to use her to keep his brother from death and is willing to risk punishment from the Erlking who is feared by all in Fairie. She is saved by Goblins, finds herself facing all manner of creatures on her way back to the Erlking and finds out that returning to her world is not going to happen.
Cassie has a lot to learn about her new world, the language, the habits, the dangers, and mostly about the Erlking. She learns his real name is Cadeyrn and she will never age while in the Fairie world. She knows he is an honorable man, but she is a very independent woman and stubborn. She refuses to accept that she can't return home. He even brings all her belongings from her apartment, including her cat, back to his castle to make her feel more at home, but she refuses to open her heart. Will Cassie finally let her guard down? Can Cadeyrn win her heart? Can she accept her new home?
The author has done an amazing job of creating a new world, the world of the Fae. Fairie is full of beauty and danger from every possible creature, trolls, leprechauns, brownies, harpies, goblins and the list goes on including the plant life. Danger is everywhere. The book is full of explicit sex, some light bondage, attempted rape, and some very explicit unimaginable violence, and one way, way hot Fae. I loved the book and the relationship between Cadeyrn and Cassie.
This is the first book I have read by this author and I look forward to reading more from her.
Reviewed by: Linda Tonis
Member of the Paranormal Romance Review Team
The Erlking, judge, jury and executioner for Fairie is in the human world hunting for a Fae that took the life of a child. He finds himself in the same alley as Cassie. As soon as he looks into her eyes, he knows she is his one true soul mate, the one he has searched for hundreds of thousands of years. There is no question in his mind he must take her back to his castle. He uses a spell to put her to sleep and returns to his home knowing full well that when his Anamchara (soul mate) awakens, she will be very angry and scared. He hopes over time she will grow to feel the bond that they have.
Cassie is facing a world she thought existed in books and movies, only it is real. She is in a strange room and has no idea what is going on or who took her. Before she can figure anything out, she is once again kidnapped, this time by the brother of the hunted man. He wants to use her to keep his brother from death and is willing to risk punishment from the Erlking who is feared by all in Fairie. She is saved by Goblins, finds herself facing all manner of creatures on her way back to the Erlking and finds out that returning to her world is not going to happen.
Cassie has a lot to learn about her new world, the language, the habits, the dangers, and mostly about the Erlking. She learns his real name is Cadeyrn and she will never age while in the Fairie world. She knows he is an honorable man, but she is a very independent woman and stubborn. She refuses to accept that she can't return home. He even brings all her belongings from her apartment, including her cat, back to his castle to make her feel more at home, but she refuses to open her heart. Will Cassie finally let her guard down? Can Cadeyrn win her heart? Can she accept her new home?
The author has done an amazing job of creating a new world, the world of the Fae. Fairie is full of beauty and danger from every possible creature, trolls, leprechauns, brownies, harpies, goblins and the list goes on including the plant life. Danger is everywhere. The book is full of explicit sex, some light bondage, attempted rape, and some very explicit unimaginable violence, and one way, way hot Fae. I loved the book and the relationship between Cadeyrn and Cassie.
This is the first book I have read by this author and I look forward to reading more from her.
Reviewed by: Linda Tonis
Member of the Paranormal Romance Review Team
September 22, 2015
Mistral Dawn’s novels came highly recommended and since I reviewed PNR in the past and found it to be more or less palatable, I went ahead and gave Taken by the Hunstman a go. I got an unexpected treat.
Cassie is a loner, raised in the foster-care system, eking out a meager existence, and determined to be self-reliant. When Caderyn, a huntsman from Fairie (a world inhabited by Fae), is searching for a child murderer who is said to be hiding out on Earth, he spots Cassie and immediately knows she is his eternal soul mate. Without time to convince her to go willingly with him, Caderyn abducts her and takes her to live in his castle. He knows that the only way to Cassie’s heart is to win her forgiveness and trust, and sets out patiently to help her she that they are destined to be together. The fiercely independent Cassie is suspicious and understandably angry, but slowly comes the realization that she belongs in Fairie with Caderyn, and cannot deny the powerful attraction she feels to him. Will she be able to forgive him and accept her place as queen, or will she live the rest of her life plagued with doubts. Or, will she return to Earth to continue to impoverished life?
In addition to the steamy sex (which, I have to be honest, some of the scenes are incredibly awkward) that is expected with PNR, Ms. Dawn also incorporates many social themes, which she pulls off flawlessly. Among these are environmentalism, the questionable additives in food, feminism, child sexual abuse, poverty, the justice system (rehabilitation vs. remunerations), and child welfare. Ms. Dawn should be proud of herself; she pulls these themes off like a boss in Taken, which has the desirable effect of neutralizing the syrupy sappiness you often find in romances. The narration is flawed in some places, but it doesn’t matter. There are only a few novels I’ve read where I was dying to get my hands on the sequel right away. Taken was one of them and if I didn’t have a whole mess of pending reviews staring me in the face, that is precisely what I would have done.
The novel is not without faults. Taken needs another round of editing and a reformatting. But if you get too close, you will get sucked in like a vortex. Don’t pick this up unless you’re prepared for your butt to be glued to the sofa for at least four hours. You will NOT be able to put it down. Well done, Ms. Dawn!
Cassie is a loner, raised in the foster-care system, eking out a meager existence, and determined to be self-reliant. When Caderyn, a huntsman from Fairie (a world inhabited by Fae), is searching for a child murderer who is said to be hiding out on Earth, he spots Cassie and immediately knows she is his eternal soul mate. Without time to convince her to go willingly with him, Caderyn abducts her and takes her to live in his castle. He knows that the only way to Cassie’s heart is to win her forgiveness and trust, and sets out patiently to help her she that they are destined to be together. The fiercely independent Cassie is suspicious and understandably angry, but slowly comes the realization that she belongs in Fairie with Caderyn, and cannot deny the powerful attraction she feels to him. Will she be able to forgive him and accept her place as queen, or will she live the rest of her life plagued with doubts. Or, will she return to Earth to continue to impoverished life?
In addition to the steamy sex (which, I have to be honest, some of the scenes are incredibly awkward) that is expected with PNR, Ms. Dawn also incorporates many social themes, which she pulls off flawlessly. Among these are environmentalism, the questionable additives in food, feminism, child sexual abuse, poverty, the justice system (rehabilitation vs. remunerations), and child welfare. Ms. Dawn should be proud of herself; she pulls these themes off like a boss in Taken, which has the desirable effect of neutralizing the syrupy sappiness you often find in romances. The narration is flawed in some places, but it doesn’t matter. There are only a few novels I’ve read where I was dying to get my hands on the sequel right away. Taken was one of them and if I didn’t have a whole mess of pending reviews staring me in the face, that is precisely what I would have done.
The novel is not without faults. Taken needs another round of editing and a reformatting. But if you get too close, you will get sucked in like a vortex. Don’t pick this up unless you’re prepared for your butt to be glued to the sofa for at least four hours. You will NOT be able to put it down. Well done, Ms. Dawn!
August 23, 2015
I bought this book a few months ago, and it sat in my Kindle until I had the time for it, and I'm glad I waited, because it deserves some time with it. Mistral Dawn is working on world-building here, some light reinvention of mythical beasts and characters and the alternate world of Faerie. I found the story line and the plot enjoyable, even when I was frustrated with the heroine Cassie and thought she bordered on too stupid to live (she does suffer from an excess of pride and lack of good judgment because of it at times). Her wrestling with ethical issues was nice to see, though, as she didn't take being kidnapped into a fairy tale, literally, to be a moment of ecstasy. Much of her confusion comes from her naivete'; it is clear she hadn't really considered some of the things she was forced to confront before, and though she did tend to knee-jerk, she took time to be thoughtful about it privately, and Caderyn, the Huntsman and hero of the story, is man enough to give her space and time to process... and also know when to push the boundaries for their mutual satisfaction.
On to Caderyn. He is a timeless character, the god of the Hunt and bringer of justice. His sidekicks, most of whom have been conscripted over time, are interesting, as well, and include the Morrigan. I liked that although he was very old, and experienced, he still felt unsure about how his fated mate would accept him, and worked hard at it. He was honorable as well as passionate, and trusted the process and the goddess. They made a good couple.
The only reason I did not five-star this review is an editorial one; it deserves a cleaning for misused words and misspellings, just to polish it up. It doesn't downgrade the writing or the tale at all, but it can distract the reader of the final product. I plan to read the second novel, and the 2.5 novella, that Mistral Dawn has available, and look forward to reading more about Faerie through her eyes.
On to Caderyn. He is a timeless character, the god of the Hunt and bringer of justice. His sidekicks, most of whom have been conscripted over time, are interesting, as well, and include the Morrigan. I liked that although he was very old, and experienced, he still felt unsure about how his fated mate would accept him, and worked hard at it. He was honorable as well as passionate, and trusted the process and the goddess. They made a good couple.
The only reason I did not five-star this review is an editorial one; it deserves a cleaning for misused words and misspellings, just to polish it up. It doesn't downgrade the writing or the tale at all, but it can distract the reader of the final product. I plan to read the second novel, and the 2.5 novella, that Mistral Dawn has available, and look forward to reading more about Faerie through her eyes.
July 10, 2015
I really wanted to like this. Got pretty good reviews. It was just way too detailed. I got soooo bored. I think a lot of this story could have been left out. Its good to have descriptions and development but there is a such thing as too much. This is what that is took me forever to read because of it...I kept stopping and rolling my eyes. Way too much. I liked the story as a whole just seemed to go on forever. Only reason I kept reading is I wanted to see what happened. I did a ton of skimming. I honestly didnt like Cassie all that much she just wasnt a likable chracter and she wasnt warm towards others not really. I totally understand why she was upset at first and it takes getting used to this world and not being able to leave. I get it. However, I think it was drawn out too much. She was like this till the end. Kinda bratty sometimes. Childish definitely. He explained a lot of things to her and she understood them but when it directly had to do with her she acted like it was a surprise and got angry with him. It got old. Sorry. Cadeyrn was great. He was sweet and very considerate. A total gentleman. Treated her with the care and utmost respect. Never was cross with her. He was so nice considering what he was a Huntsman and what his job was. He was a good guy and it amazed me he didnt turn her over his knee once or twice. However, the BDSM aspect was nice. :) Not sure I'll be reading another of her books but who knows?
January 11, 2015
A Good Depiction of the Fae
What do you see when you dream of what we mere mortals refer to as fairyland or Fae as "they" prefer to be called? This is a far cry from "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Mistral Dawn , the author--sounds like a Fae name itself--has created a masterful alternate reality that exists simultaneously with our earth that has good and evil, distinctly different creatures and cultures, and known Fae entities evolved into fully developed groups and characters. Mistral's vivid imagination paints a full society, with all the pros and cons, squabbles and wars, and hierarchical connotations of history as well as present-day negotiations between opposing governments. The ethnicities may be vastly more varied than humankind--flying headless gorilla-like predators (Antropophagi); insect-like Goblins; Harpies--yes, women-type creatures with the "...body and legs of a giant bird of prey...": and especially the Huntsman or Erlking. Just a hint at the creativity Ms. Dawn incorporates into the realm we know as Sidhe. She is kind enough to list the characters by name and group in the back of the book for easy reference.
So what happens when the two worlds collide? A human young woman, Cassie and her courageous cat, and the head of The Wild Hunt, an Erlking. To tell more would be a spoiler, and you don't want to miss the upheaval.
What do you see when you dream of what we mere mortals refer to as fairyland or Fae as "they" prefer to be called? This is a far cry from "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Mistral Dawn , the author--sounds like a Fae name itself--has created a masterful alternate reality that exists simultaneously with our earth that has good and evil, distinctly different creatures and cultures, and known Fae entities evolved into fully developed groups and characters. Mistral's vivid imagination paints a full society, with all the pros and cons, squabbles and wars, and hierarchical connotations of history as well as present-day negotiations between opposing governments. The ethnicities may be vastly more varied than humankind--flying headless gorilla-like predators (Antropophagi); insect-like Goblins; Harpies--yes, women-type creatures with the "...body and legs of a giant bird of prey...": and especially the Huntsman or Erlking. Just a hint at the creativity Ms. Dawn incorporates into the realm we know as Sidhe. She is kind enough to list the characters by name and group in the back of the book for easy reference.
So what happens when the two worlds collide? A human young woman, Cassie and her courageous cat, and the head of The Wild Hunt, an Erlking. To tell more would be a spoiler, and you don't want to miss the upheaval.
November 14, 2015
Excellent read!
I really enjoyed this book. Just the kind of read I was looking for. I loved how justice was carried out as we here in the human realm can not always tell if a (alleged) criminal is telling the truth or is actually guilty. And I totally agree with 'punishment befitting the crime'. I always thought that a rapist should be neutered...but then I think that he (or she?) might then take revenge. So.. death? Like Cassie, it's hard to stomach punishment delivered as was to the rapist or his just as evil child-killing brother morally. But in that world, I felt it was just.
I loved how strong and willful Cassie is yet so vulnerable, untrusting, afraid of human (or fae) contact. And she questioned everything and argued for truthful explanations.
And the Huntsman was so cool ;-). Righteous without being self-righteousness or vane. So truthful if a bit naive in the way of humans and women.
I loved how well the author described the faeries world. I could 'see' it so well. It was well thought out, detailed.
I'm not a great reviewer but I really thought this was a good story. It flowed well and it was a bit fluffy, which I love, and I also love the pump and circumstance of proper etiquette of an older time. I just plain enjoyed it from start to finish.
I look forward to the next book(s) by this author.
I really enjoyed this book. Just the kind of read I was looking for. I loved how justice was carried out as we here in the human realm can not always tell if a (alleged) criminal is telling the truth or is actually guilty. And I totally agree with 'punishment befitting the crime'. I always thought that a rapist should be neutered...but then I think that he (or she?) might then take revenge. So.. death? Like Cassie, it's hard to stomach punishment delivered as was to the rapist or his just as evil child-killing brother morally. But in that world, I felt it was just.
I loved how strong and willful Cassie is yet so vulnerable, untrusting, afraid of human (or fae) contact. And she questioned everything and argued for truthful explanations.
And the Huntsman was so cool ;-). Righteous without being self-righteousness or vane. So truthful if a bit naive in the way of humans and women.
I loved how well the author described the faeries world. I could 'see' it so well. It was well thought out, detailed.
I'm not a great reviewer but I really thought this was a good story. It flowed well and it was a bit fluffy, which I love, and I also love the pump and circumstance of proper etiquette of an older time. I just plain enjoyed it from start to finish.
I look forward to the next book(s) by this author.
May 16, 2015
In Fae mythology in the realm of faerie there rules with an iron fist the Erlking's justice. What is decided as punishment for crimes is meted out immediately, it varies from traded labor or death, the Erlking is the one to decide. When a Pixie child is killed his mother calls for justice, but the killer escapes to our realm. The Wild Hunt is on, for children are very rare amongst the Fae and are revered above all but the Goddess herself. While on his mission to take down this murderer, Cadeyrn the Erlking, comes across the one and only love he will be allowed in his very long life, a human by the name of Cassandra Bookman. A young woman loved by none and discarded by many, Cassie does not give her heart or trust because of the hurt it always brings. When Cassie succumbs to a magical sleep, she awakes in a castle filled with luxuries and servants that want to grant her every wish...trust is not something Cassie is willing to give easily.
Jump on and join the fun because this is just a taste of the adventure with Cadeyrn and Cassie. This is a complete story, not a series...so you don't have to wait to know how this ends!
Jump on and join the fun because this is just a taste of the adventure with Cadeyrn and Cassie. This is a complete story, not a series...so you don't have to wait to know how this ends!
May 9, 2016
On the way home one night Cassie takes a shortcut that will change her life forever. She is then thrust into the supernatural world of the Huntsman when he recognizes her as his mate and instead of talking to her, he kidnaps her to keep her safe. He has a plan to explain his actions to her but unfortunately while he is out on the wild hunt for a child murderer who has escaped his realm, Cassie gets kidnapped by someone else.
I liked this story, I liked the idea of it and the way the Huntsman's world was portrayed to us but the large chunks of description without dialogue had me putting the book down to take a break. It's frustrating when you're really getting into a story and it's something I have done myself as a writer so I understand how easily it can be done. I wanted to hear more from the characters not just what their plans were. This also makes a huge difference for me when it comes to any love story as I like to fall with characters and not just told they are in falling.
In the end it was still an enjoyable story. 6 out of 10
I liked this story, I liked the idea of it and the way the Huntsman's world was portrayed to us but the large chunks of description without dialogue had me putting the book down to take a break. It's frustrating when you're really getting into a story and it's something I have done myself as a writer so I understand how easily it can be done. I wanted to hear more from the characters not just what their plans were. This also makes a huge difference for me when it comes to any love story as I like to fall with characters and not just told they are in falling.
In the end it was still an enjoyable story. 6 out of 10
January 4, 2015
PREY
Where to start... So many others have already stated what the story is about so there is no reason to embellish on that point. I really did like to story very much, I thought it was well planned out, with a lot of "thoughts" being displayed, methodically written. However, in saying that I do have some suggestions for the author.
It appeared to be a little bit technical. What I mean by this is there is too much information. I love reading stories about other worlds, paranormal, fantasy, and such, but not when it is explaining every little detail.
I thought the arousing factor was quite hot actually, it is well developed as the rest is as well.
It is suspenseful, some action, mystical,and very enthralling.
I did not find any typos. grammar errors, or otherwise. I believe the author has great ambition in her writings and will do well.
Will I recommend the book?? Absolutely!!!
Where to start... So many others have already stated what the story is about so there is no reason to embellish on that point. I really did like to story very much, I thought it was well planned out, with a lot of "thoughts" being displayed, methodically written. However, in saying that I do have some suggestions for the author.
It appeared to be a little bit technical. What I mean by this is there is too much information. I love reading stories about other worlds, paranormal, fantasy, and such, but not when it is explaining every little detail.
I thought the arousing factor was quite hot actually, it is well developed as the rest is as well.
It is suspenseful, some action, mystical,and very enthralling.
I did not find any typos. grammar errors, or otherwise. I believe the author has great ambition in her writings and will do well.
Will I recommend the book?? Absolutely!!!
July 15, 2015
I’ve never really been a fan of the Fae, and I have to admit I was pulled into this book by the cover, but I was not at all disappointed. In fact, I loved the story and didn’t want it to end.
Mistral Dawn did a fabulous job of creating the enchanting and believable world of Fairie filled with many diverse characters both good and evil. The story held my interest and kept me wondering what was going to happen next from beginning to end. It was a joy to watch Cadeyrn as he struggles to earn Cassie’s trust proving himself to be worthy of her love. It did seem to take Cassie a long time to come around. I became a little impatient with her at times but understood she had major trust issues that she had to work her way through before she would be able to allow herself to love him.
For a first novel, I think it was fantastic. I hope this amazing love story will continue. I want to see more of Cadeyrn, Cassie, Sir Fuzzalot and the inhabitants of the world of Fairie.
Mistral Dawn did a fabulous job of creating the enchanting and believable world of Fairie filled with many diverse characters both good and evil. The story held my interest and kept me wondering what was going to happen next from beginning to end. It was a joy to watch Cadeyrn as he struggles to earn Cassie’s trust proving himself to be worthy of her love. It did seem to take Cassie a long time to come around. I became a little impatient with her at times but understood she had major trust issues that she had to work her way through before she would be able to allow herself to love him.
For a first novel, I think it was fantastic. I hope this amazing love story will continue. I want to see more of Cadeyrn, Cassie, Sir Fuzzalot and the inhabitants of the world of Fairie.
September 15, 2016
Mesmerizing read!
I was completely spellbound by this story. I had to physically make myself put down my phone to tune back into the real world, I was so enthralled with the one Mistral Dawn created! Such attention to detail as far as the setting, the governing bodies and how they worked, and the characters themselves had me so completely immersed in her world that I could almost taste the food and smell the air.
The story itself was a classic one but done in a modern way of thinking that made it more believable. The big strong man may have made off with the woman he feels bound to against her will, but he understands the repercussions and has no illusions that she will immediately fall in love with him. The characters realize their shortcomings and try to deal with the situations they are thrown into reasonably.
And those steamy scenes, whoa! I had to pause and fan myself a few times!
Excellent read! I cannot wait to read more of Mistral's stories about the world of Faerie.
I was completely spellbound by this story. I had to physically make myself put down my phone to tune back into the real world, I was so enthralled with the one Mistral Dawn created! Such attention to detail as far as the setting, the governing bodies and how they worked, and the characters themselves had me so completely immersed in her world that I could almost taste the food and smell the air.
The story itself was a classic one but done in a modern way of thinking that made it more believable. The big strong man may have made off with the woman he feels bound to against her will, but he understands the repercussions and has no illusions that she will immediately fall in love with him. The characters realize their shortcomings and try to deal with the situations they are thrown into reasonably.
And those steamy scenes, whoa! I had to pause and fan myself a few times!
Excellent read! I cannot wait to read more of Mistral's stories about the world of Faerie.
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