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The Crown of Bones
Tess O’Connor is not exactly an ordinary mortal.
She is the Bearer of the Iron Sword, the heir to an ancient weapon of power that may be the only way to halt the rising tide of darkness in the Fae realm. After the Battle of the Royal Wood, Tess sets out on her journey across Faeortalam, intent on reaching the Seelie Court to enlist Queen Titania in the final battle against Malravenar. Loyalty to the Bearer binds together her small band of companions, but little else holds the tense peace between wolf-warriors of the far North, Seelie and Unseelie Sidhe.
While the world falls deeper into shadow, Tess and her fellow warriors race across the barren lands toward the Seelie Court…for if Brightvale falls, the Bearer will stand alone in the face of unimaginable evil. Legendary creatures reawaken, death roams the once-bright realm, and the fate of more than one world hangs in the balance as Tess realizes that she is the last, best hope for the Fae’s survival.
She is the Bearer of the Iron Sword, the heir to an ancient weapon of power that may be the only way to halt the rising tide of darkness in the Fae realm. After the Battle of the Royal Wood, Tess sets out on her journey across Faeortalam, intent on reaching the Seelie Court to enlist Queen Titania in the final battle against Malravenar. Loyalty to the Bearer binds together her small band of companions, but little else holds the tense peace between wolf-warriors of the far North, Seelie and Unseelie Sidhe.
While the world falls deeper into shadow, Tess and her fellow warriors race across the barren lands toward the Seelie Court…for if Brightvale falls, the Bearer will stand alone in the face of unimaginable evil. Legendary creatures reawaken, death roams the once-bright realm, and the fate of more than one world hangs in the balance as Tess realizes that she is the last, best hope for the Fae’s survival.
570 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 11, 2014
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Jocelyn A. Fox
17 books127 followersStep into worlds of dark magic, warrior queens, and dangerous bargains. Jocelyn A. Fox writes the kind of epic fantasy she always wanted to read—fast-paced adventures with fierce heroines, a touch of romance, and plenty of monsters to slay. Author of The Fae War Chronicles and the Athena Ellison series, Jocelyn believes every reader deserves to lose themselves in a story that feels like stepping through a portal. Come join the fight—you just might discover your new favorite world.
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April 22, 2024
I completed this and really enjoyed it. It takes place in the "Fae" world so A+ on the worldbuilding.
And Jocelyn Fox does a great job with character creation, any time there's dialogue it comes off so natural. Natural seems like an odd term here, we are dealing with one human in a land of elves, fairies, and dryads. And other creatures I'm not sure what to call.
But the writing flows really well.
And Jocelyn Fox does a great job with character creation, any time there's dialogue it comes off so natural. Natural seems like an odd term here, we are dealing with one human in a land of elves, fairies, and dryads. And other creatures I'm not sure what to call.
But the writing flows really well.
March 5, 2015
I read Jocelyn Fox's first story The Iron Sword in less than two days. I fell in love with the characters and the story premise. She includes many original perspectives on familiar fae themes: dark and light queens and faery kingdoms, Sidhe warriors, mythical creatures, and so much more. In the first book we learn about Tess, a mortal college student who finds out her best friend Molly is half-fae. When a knight sent by the dark queen Mab shows up to escort Molly to the faery realms Tess demands she be allowed to go with her friend. Oh, and there's a prophecy and a powerful weapon that only someone with mortal blood can wield.
In the Crown of Bones, Tess has accepted that she is the heir to a powerful sorceress and can use a powerful weapon dangerous to all Sidhe. She may be the only safeguard against an evil force trying to take over the faery world and maybe even the mortal world. Tess and her friends and allies must find a way to protect not only Mab and the dark kingdom but also prevent the capture of Titania and the downfall of the bright kingdom too. The action is non-stop and Tess discovers she is made of stronger stuff than she ever thought. We learn more about the faery kingdoms, past events that play into what is currently happening, and are introduced to new characters. We even learn more about Tess' brother Liam, a special ops solder deployed to the middle east, and get a glimpse of how he may be involved in future action.
I loved the characters, especially Vell and the wolf Beryk (he's not her wolf) and the small Glasidhe that accompany Tess. Tess is no whiny uncertain female - she kicks butt and takes names. And, while this is not a romance, there is the attraction factor developing between Tess and two of the Sidhe warriors. Personally, I hope Tess gives both Finnead and Luca a chance because I think they represent different strengths and passions. And I like the idea of the sexual tension that can spark when there is a love triangle. Besides, the way they are described makes them both sound yummy.
In the Crown of Bones, Tess has accepted that she is the heir to a powerful sorceress and can use a powerful weapon dangerous to all Sidhe. She may be the only safeguard against an evil force trying to take over the faery world and maybe even the mortal world. Tess and her friends and allies must find a way to protect not only Mab and the dark kingdom but also prevent the capture of Titania and the downfall of the bright kingdom too. The action is non-stop and Tess discovers she is made of stronger stuff than she ever thought. We learn more about the faery kingdoms, past events that play into what is currently happening, and are introduced to new characters. We even learn more about Tess' brother Liam, a special ops solder deployed to the middle east, and get a glimpse of how he may be involved in future action.
I loved the characters, especially Vell and the wolf Beryk (he's not her wolf) and the small Glasidhe that accompany Tess. Tess is no whiny uncertain female - she kicks butt and takes names. And, while this is not a romance, there is the attraction factor developing between Tess and two of the Sidhe warriors. Personally, I hope Tess gives both Finnead and Luca a chance because I think they represent different strengths and passions. And I like the idea of the sexual tension that can spark when there is a love triangle. Besides, the way they are described makes them both sound yummy.
December 23, 2015
*Copy provided in exchange for an honest review*
This is a bittersweet moment for me. I am so glad to have read more of the world but I am also sad that I finished it. I always find myself missing this world the second I am stop reading about it. The characters are even more incredible than the last book, The Iron Sword, and I can't get enough of them.
I must bow down to Tess, she is growing to be quite the powerful character and I love it! Her character development is pretty spectacular and I enjoy following her around this magical world immensely. The relationships she builds in this book are pretty amazing and I loved meeting so many new characters. I swear, they seem so real that I find myself heartbroken when I remind myself that they aren't.
I was incredibly irritated with Finn for most of this book. I know, I understand why he's the way he is but UGH!!!!! I still wanted to reach into the pages and slap him around a couple times. He would definitely intercept me before I made contact but... I still want to do it. I got intense whiplash because of him and that wasn't fun.
Talking about male characters, cue in Luca! At first I didn't really believe that he could be a love interest for Tess but... I was converted before the end of the book. I love Luca!! And because I am super irritated at Finn, I stand behind Luca and Tess full force!! That man (Luca) is something fierce and I seriously want to see a relationship develop between those two... Oh, do I. Please Jocelyn! My heart needs that romance!
For the negative comments: I found some of the conversations to be a little too repetitive. I understand why they were repeated but I honestly didn't need to read the same thing over five times. This happened with quite a few conversations, not just one. I also saw a main plot twist coming a million miles away which was sad but others hit me unexpectedly.
I am so in love with this series!! Despite the massive size of these books, once I open them, I devour them greedily. Jocelyn, I need more of your world!! I am dying here!
This is a bittersweet moment for me. I am so glad to have read more of the world but I am also sad that I finished it. I always find myself missing this world the second I am stop reading about it. The characters are even more incredible than the last book, The Iron Sword, and I can't get enough of them.
I must bow down to Tess, she is growing to be quite the powerful character and I love it! Her character development is pretty spectacular and I enjoy following her around this magical world immensely. The relationships she builds in this book are pretty amazing and I loved meeting so many new characters. I swear, they seem so real that I find myself heartbroken when I remind myself that they aren't.
I was incredibly irritated with Finn for most of this book. I know, I understand why he's the way he is but UGH!!!!! I still wanted to reach into the pages and slap him around a couple times. He would definitely intercept me before I made contact but... I still want to do it. I got intense whiplash because of him and that wasn't fun.
Talking about male characters, cue in Luca! At first I didn't really believe that he could be a love interest for Tess but... I was converted before the end of the book. I love Luca!! And because I am super irritated at Finn, I stand behind Luca and Tess full force!! That man (Luca) is something fierce and I seriously want to see a relationship develop between those two... Oh, do I. Please Jocelyn! My heart needs that romance!
For the negative comments: I found some of the conversations to be a little too repetitive. I understand why they were repeated but I honestly didn't need to read the same thing over five times. This happened with quite a few conversations, not just one. I also saw a main plot twist coming a million miles away which was sad but others hit me unexpectedly.
I am so in love with this series!! Despite the massive size of these books, once I open them, I devour them greedily. Jocelyn, I need more of your world!! I am dying here!
May 12, 2015
Satisfying 2nd installment. We get to meet some new characters and interesting background information about the mysterious “Northerners” is slowly revealed. Pieces of the puzzle are slowly being put together for the reader. I felt a bit too much time was spent on the Sirens and the cliff but there is a reason for the Siren encounter. I particularly enjoyed the introduction of the new characters who join Tess’s little band. I think their characters will become more rounded as the story progresses. Vell is another of the main characters I have enjoyed “getting to know better” in this 2nd book as she has kept her history to herself and tried to keep her distance from Tess and company thus far. I like her growing friendship with Tess, her loyalties, and her courage. As the story unfolds the reader begins to really understand where her anger and bitterness are rooted. Tess’s relationship with Finnead (and now throw one hot Northerner into the mix) is confusing for her as well as for the reader, but I’m sure more will be revealed in the next installment. Looking forward to the 3rd book, Ms. Fox!
August 2, 2015
The story is interesting, but needs better editing.
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November 6, 2025Rating: minus 4 on a scale of minus 15 to plus 5.
Another review which no one will read. The revision is much more satisfying than the original and perhaps illustrates the lens through which I view the site, membership and titles offered by Kindle Unlimited.
Before I start, I must visit the YouTube. This was made possible by channels Doctor Who/Be Kind - Reality Genre Studios, NCMI, AllShorts, Anark, RevolutionarythOt, Red Glasgow, Munecat, Keffals, LuckyBlackCat, ScaredKetchup, Fiona Hill, Leeja Miller, Heather Cox Richardson, Dark Brandon, Library of a Viking, Geo Girl, Reese Waters,
Scallydandling About the Books, Willow Talks Books, Luke Sherlock,
Jake Broe, Atun Shei Films, Welcome to Ukraine, The Great War, Autistic Jenny, Yao Hui, Matriarchetype, Narrowboat Pirate, Ship Happens, Sailing Melody, The Wild Food. The Narrowboat that James built, Ukraine Today, The Leftist Cooks, Jessie Gender, elder gal, The Gaze, Dungeons and Discourse, The Players Aid, Maisha Jo, Avoid the Chaos, Kyiv Post, Miniature Adventures, FightYourOwnBattles, Guard the Leaf,
This Bahamian Gyal, Outlaw Bookseller, Prime of Midlife, Matthew Thomas Gillespie, Amie's Literary Empire, Paul Warburg, RFU News, Depressed Russian, Miniminuteman, JimmyTheGiant, Tod Maffin, Georgia Fawcett, Up and Atom, Amadeus Quartet, Amanda's Mild Takes, FAFO, Tale Foundry, Chem Thug, Gutsick Gibbon, Octopus Lady, Library Ladder, Princess Weekes, Jay Exci, The Fungi Files, Underthedesknews,
Kat Blacque, Business Basics, Isaac Arthur, Science Fiction with Damien Walter, Mythology Matters, Josh Johnson, Ukraine Matters, The Ritual Kitchen with Laura May, Nomadic Crobot, Kathy's Flog in France, Delamer, ATP Geopolitics, ExtinctZoo, Honest Government Ads, Nini Music, KernowDamo, Times Radio, Sort of Interesting, The Mindful Narrowboat, Lore Reloaded, Reads with Rachel, Portable Orange, TallGirl6234,
Interesting Times, No Justice, Belinda Strnad, Acollierastro, Fun Size Reader, Shitty Book Club, Yanis Varoufakis, Renegade Cut, Chasing Oz, Natasha's Adventures, Tom Powell, Political CUSTARD, Art by Annamarie, Read Rant Review, Scientific American, Professor Tim Wilson, Your True Shelf, Underthedesknews, Broken Peach, GLOBAL PRINCESS, Petticoats and Prose, Irish Myths, Owen Jones, Tom Nicholas, Kopke613.
I saw recently an idiot who whilst insulting an essayist, complain to her that I list trans creators among my channels. The epidemic of the Snowflake (poorly socialised, uneducated whinging US man-child) continues unabated. A trigger warning then.
Among the channels which I list are included the autistic, military historian, geologist, bi, WOC, Canadian, het, photographer, architect, model, tall, intersex, marine biologist, economist, asexual, socialist, Bahamian, older, chess player, trans, redhaired, married, queer, anthropologist, linguist, physicist, lesbian, Indian, autist, musician, culture critic, primatologist and other creators known as Women.
Almost as threatening are channels featuring the futurist, train enthusiast, Danish, archaeologist, philosopher, zoologist, fashion historian, book reviewer, other LGBTQI+, Estonian, Welsh, short, reenactor, anarchist, boater, ginger, mathematician, other neurodivergent, military boardgamer, chemist, Australian, other BIPOC, woodworker, modeller and other creators known (outside the USA) as Human Beings.
If the voices are not stilled, seek emergency therapy, convert to Taoism or develop a hobby such as Reading.
My feelings towards those clods are similar to those of the captured Ukrainian infantryman recorded by his captors. He with cigarette in mouth and visible contempt for his captors, said simply "Glory to Ukraine" before being machine gunned by Moscow's savages.
Unto the book, dear friends. This like the previous book is a magical backdrop for a standard elf-human romance. The characters do not really carry much depth. The elves actually seem more real than the humans, which is strange.
I do not remember details but I expect that there will be battles against evil forces and minor victories. In the background, there is intrigue for the needed tension. In the foreground the action will consist of "Will they, Won't they".
There is nothing wrong with this if you are expecting a romance. The book is not particularly memorable but still has more heft than most of the Unlimited science fiction selections.
I did not note any particularly anti-human elements in the character representation, interactions or the story itself. This is a pleasant, if thin story that passes time.
It seems that the quality of most current US science fiction, fantasy and romance is not very good. Even editing seems to be optional in Amazon's selection. I for the first time watch rather than read science fiction/fantasy.
I appreciate the products of the video services, the worst of which is superior to Low and No Effort print, if only for interesting visuals.
For recommendations in fiction, Goodreads are useless to me. On the YouTube there are myriad channels but the finest discovery was that of the book channels. 😍 The reader communities hosted are of varied interests, tastes and histories interested in all things bookish.
They are far different environments to the horror which Goodreads are become.
Consider treating this as a potentially hostile site. 🤔
Goodreads do not encourage discourse. As example, I wrote a short negative review of Powers of the Earth by Travis Corcoran. It is a sorry imitation of "Atlas Shrugged" set on the Moon. It had been blurbed by Goodreads as akin to a Heinlein classic. It is no longer.
The story is that of a heroic rich twat, who enlists the military to overthrow the US government in order that he not pay taxes. My judgment was that this type of drivel while common in Unlimited and popular amongst a segment of readers in the Goodreads science fiction space, was unhealthy, dangerous and now prophetic.
The writer, Travis Corcoran self described as libertarian (now anarcho capitalist without millions), advocate of chattel slavery (popular US position with pending enabling legislation and State of Utah completing the first slave labour camp for the homeless), veteran, employee of an unnamed US agency and admirer of Putin (another popular US stance).
He is certainly a MAGA hero, who has yet to realise that he is not a member of the ruling class.
The outraged Travis and six fellow patriots spent a year and pages of comments demanding my response.
Comments addressed my apparent narcissism, the evils of socialism, my intellectual deficiency, the creation of all history by white men and more. I had hoped for new insights into Cucuteni-Trypillia culture but life oftentimes disappoints.
The layers of irony pained my poor communist soul.
The final comment was delivered by a Claes Rees Jr aka cgr710, now ka Clayton R Jesse Jr who after referencing the contents of the last message exchange between myself and a Goodreads friend, proclaimed that They had "won" (?).
I discovered that They had launched a year long campaign of vile sexual, racist, anti-LGBTQI and similar comments against apparently every channel I mentioned (which continues in a muted form).
They failed to expand their social life and the archaeologist, linguist, mathematician, attorney, teacher and other female creators were not impressed.
Despite that failure, They did increase the global overabundance of unpleasantness and also delivered a splendid self-portrait of the Snowflake (vicious, poorly educated US man-baby) to a multinational audience.
Quite the Victory. Goodreads discourse at its finest ??
Claes Rees Jr.
Don't be a numpty. Be a smarty. Come and join the Communist Party. 🙂
Glory to Ukraine. Glory to the Heroes. Crimea is Ukraine.
I have earned a stepaway before continuing. This next is courtesy of Doctor Who/Never Cruel or Cowardly -Ozar, NCMI, Silicon Curtain, Ukraine Calling, Roisin's Reading, CBC News, Julie and Martin on Rhapsody in Blue, World of Antiquity, British Museum, Canadian Dominion, NFKRZ, FAFO, The Real Transfusion, Alison Talks Books, Willow Talks Books, The Angry Astronaut, Elthin, The Norse Witch,
Miniature Adventures, Viva La Dirt League, Deerstalker Pictures, Lena Down Under, Haropones, Reese Waters, Mom on the Spectrum, Tod Maffin, Ukraine News TV, NerdForge, Esther Natukunda, Russian Media Monitor, Anne Applebaum, Mr Newberger's AI Funnies, The Military Show, TheMonsterPainter, CoachD, Camper Vibes, Caleb Howells, Megalithhunter, Ukraine Matters,
Joseph Reads Books, Jean's Thoughts, Roomies Digest, Owen Jones, Cruising the Cut, Cruising Crafts, Paper and Moose, Whitenoiz CA, Brigitte Empire, Raw News and Politics, Your New Zealand Family, Dark Brandon, 2 Germans in Britain, WhoCulture, Military Aviation History, Chris Norlund, Upon Reflection, CDN Newswire, Anton Petrov, Shades of Orange, Clockwork Reader, Emily Linge,
ThatDaneshGuy, Sean's Journal, Words in Time, danainspired, Irish Pagan School, Narrow Gauge Shop, AllShorts, Kozak Siromaha, Jason Jay Smart, DW News, TLDR News EU, CBC News, Purple Sweater, Professor Gerdes Explains, Bell Tube, IMY2,
The Hickson Diaries, Fran Blanche, TonyMichaelsPodcsst, The Military Show, Greeno Eats, The Irish Rose, The Korean Vegan, The Enemy from Within,Harry Sisson,
Parkrose Permaculture, Jay Reed, Diaries.of Creativity, Brit Telly, South Flicks, Mr Newberger's AI Funnies, Dark Skies, Dark Seas, Central Crossing, Cappy Army,
Tom Powell Jr, Squirrel Narrates, TheWolfPit, The Mindful Narrowboat, Dry Bar Comedy, Bo Time Gaming, Savy Writes Books, Quinn's Ideas, Kaelynn Partlow, JoeFish, Green Face Media, Kaelyn Grace Apple, Ukraine Calling, Dreamloop Cinema, Econ Lessons.
Ominous music begins. 😊 There is a curse on criticism first labelled by Noam Chomsky as manufacture of consensus. That is the primary function of this site which benefits the political culture and profit from more than books but film and other art.
The ratings reflect the erosion of critical thought and mindless consumption. US readers are dedicated to the cult of the mob. I am not surprised to see member gangs engage in doxxing, stalking, threats and soon I suspect, Swatting against the one star reviewer. This occurs across Goodreads science fiction and romance, with no acknowledgement from Amazon.
Before Goodreads I had assumed that the stupidity associated with US citizens, was limited to a small percentage. After several years of Goodreads comments, scanning US YouTube and revisiting other US media my opinion changed. Americans are as a nation in fact terminally stupid.
25% of the population gleefully marched towards fascism expecting a white nationalist, working class utopia. There are activists and resistance but it is not fully formed yet. They also seem to be a minority.
The rest of the population can not be bothered to save themselves, pretend that the police state will not impact them or do not notice it developing. It is a sad realisation.
Recently I saw that a 32 year old white male had shot a 68 years old or so, wheelchair bound retired black veteran in broad daylight on a crowded "progressive" Seattle, Washington beach in full view of a crowd.
Many bystanders reported that the victim was well-known to the community, yet none intervened.
The black veteran had declined to provide his ID to that thug, who verbally abused and demanded proof of his victim that he was a veteran. This white male then shot the wheelchair bound man in the chest.
The most stunning aspect of the episode was not that the shooter loudly shouted that he felt his life threatened after his murder attempt. It was not the video showing him calmly aiming and firing his weapon from perhaps twelve feet distance. It was not that the victim survived. Since it occurred in the US, it was not even that the shooter was charged with simply "assault", as the victim was black.
It was to me that no Seattle news outlet covered the story. I found it only after the video reached YouTube and white YouTubers did comment on and were upset by the lack of publicity.
My second shock was that none of the hundred or so nearby white onlookers, challenged the attacker before the shooting. He would certainly have not dared shoot or even threaten a mother or father of one the many white children present.
There are limits, even in the USA.
The video showed his smugness magically transform into loudly declaring to the crowd that he was defending himself against an elderly "black".
This is the pool from which your fellow US Goodreads member are drawn. This is what is normalised by a very large percentage of US readers. Something to consider.
My message history was shared with these mental members, which allowed a request from Pine Gap Centre of Australian Security that they interrogate the one friend whom I occasionally messaged. The attempt on my personal information failed but two outraged customers were created.
Amazon were unconcerned until we advertised our experience. No acknowledgement, No apology, No explanation but all visible harassment on my pages was reversed or masked. I did receive a notice that Kindle would no longer support Goodreads and the icon was removed. My keyboard has recently again been reset to split screen but now without the reset option. The cowardly, petty persistence of these diseased employees is astounding.
For some reason I do not feel safer. 🙂
I saw that a seventh ex-employee of EBay was sentenced for harassment of a couple whose small ecommerce channel was deemed unkind to EBay. The couple were awarded several millions and that ex-employee had been the EBay Chief of Global Security or some such. All of the above occurred before the present restructuring of the US government. I would remain wary of any US data corporation.
Some precautions are recommended. Remove all personal information from Goodreads profile and avoid messaging. Remove the Lurker, those friends who never post. They are monitors for comment gangs or employee generated dummies not admirers.
Given the Goodreads penchant for Altering customer pages, the screenshot of the odd, ugly or threatening are valuable. That should suffice. There are alternative sites and BookTubers will discuss them.
Kindle are another matter. Do Not use Kindle Files, Contacts, Calendar or Email. Amazon read emails without notice or permission. If not American, nothing further need be said.
Do Not "purchase" Amazon E-books, as you own only the device not the download. These may be altered or deleted at Amazon's whim. I made that same mistake.
Searches with Silk should be innocuous and non-critical. There are alternative ebook sources and BookTubers will discuss them. They may also suggest alternatives to ebook purchase.
To implement these cost nothing, to not may well do. It is good practice to remind self periodically that members and employees drawn from a twisted population. Healthy socialisation and morality are considered bad form among US patriots. Ominous music ends. 😊
Be safe and may we all discover good reading. 🤗
Some of my favourite YouTube channels.
NCMI, Mary Trump Media, The Blazing Redcoat, AllShorts, Sarah Z, The Ritual Kitchen with Laura May, Tara Mooknee, Munecat, Some More News, Brittany Page, Novara Media, Ship Happens, The Juice Media, Linguoer Mechanic, Owen Jones, Philosophy Tube, Sort of Interesting, Monday to Monday, The Dystopian Boatman, Ben and Emily,
Mythology and Fiction Explained, Books and Lala, The Piano Guys, Lady of the Library, Prime of Midlife, Natasha's Adventures, The Narrowboat Pirate, Sabine Hossenfelder, Naughty Nana DUZ, Answer in Progress, FAFO, Cruising the Cut, Crecganford, Medieval Madness, Jill Bearup, Karolina Zebrowska, Evie Lupine, Bernadette Banner, Boat Time, Important Naval History, Adult Wednesday Addams -2 seasons,
Swell Entertainment, Engineering with Rosie, The Piano Boat, Tulia, TVP World, With Olivia, Jessie Gender, The Templin Institute, Dakota Warren, Alizee, Alice Cappelle, Katie Montgomerie, Jessica Gagnon, Kozak Muzon, France 24, What Vivi did next, DW News, Merphy Napier, The Irish Reader, Noelle Gallagher, Abbie Emmons, Big Ships, Ashley Ottesen, SarahHesterRoss, J & J's Military Report, Outside Views,
Lily Alexandre, Daniel Rubin, Kathy's Flog in France, The Lore Labyrinth, Red Viburnam Song, Olly Richards, Dan Davis History, Luciana Zogbi, Cindy's Villa, Dead Good Books, Reading Wryly, Kazachka, Three Arrows, The People Profiles, Mythic Concepts, Steam Punk, Lee Francis, Emily Linge, Venom Geek Media, The Welsh Viking, The Pioneer.
Travelling K, Rebecca Watson, Eleanor Morton, Mrs Betty Bowers, Yarmak, Zoe Baker, Kelly Hays, Maggie Mae Fish, Invicta, Vlad Vexler, Tibees, Gingers are Black, Up and Atom, Filaxim Historia, The Carpenter's Daughter, Anka Daily News, Brittany the Bibliophile, Guard the Leaf, Britain Archive, Bookshop by The Sea, Maggie Mae Fish, Art by Annamarie.
I wish you a gorgeous morning, an invigorating afternoon, a cosy evening, a splendid night and may we all continue learning.
Hope and Courage are never long separated.
Dictum, Sisters of the Light
Another review which no one will read. The revision is much more satisfying than the original and perhaps illustrates the lens through which I view the site, membership and titles offered by Kindle Unlimited.
Before I start, I must visit the YouTube. This was made possible by channels Doctor Who/Be Kind - Reality Genre Studios, NCMI, AllShorts, Anark, RevolutionarythOt, Red Glasgow, Munecat, Keffals, LuckyBlackCat, ScaredKetchup, Fiona Hill, Leeja Miller, Heather Cox Richardson, Dark Brandon, Library of a Viking, Geo Girl, Reese Waters,
Scallydandling About the Books, Willow Talks Books, Luke Sherlock,
Jake Broe, Atun Shei Films, Welcome to Ukraine, The Great War, Autistic Jenny, Yao Hui, Matriarchetype, Narrowboat Pirate, Ship Happens, Sailing Melody, The Wild Food. The Narrowboat that James built, Ukraine Today, The Leftist Cooks, Jessie Gender, elder gal, The Gaze, Dungeons and Discourse, The Players Aid, Maisha Jo, Avoid the Chaos, Kyiv Post, Miniature Adventures, FightYourOwnBattles, Guard the Leaf,
This Bahamian Gyal, Outlaw Bookseller, Prime of Midlife, Matthew Thomas Gillespie, Amie's Literary Empire, Paul Warburg, RFU News, Depressed Russian, Miniminuteman, JimmyTheGiant, Tod Maffin, Georgia Fawcett, Up and Atom, Amadeus Quartet, Amanda's Mild Takes, FAFO, Tale Foundry, Chem Thug, Gutsick Gibbon, Octopus Lady, Library Ladder, Princess Weekes, Jay Exci, The Fungi Files, Underthedesknews,
Kat Blacque, Business Basics, Isaac Arthur, Science Fiction with Damien Walter, Mythology Matters, Josh Johnson, Ukraine Matters, The Ritual Kitchen with Laura May, Nomadic Crobot, Kathy's Flog in France, Delamer, ATP Geopolitics, ExtinctZoo, Honest Government Ads, Nini Music, KernowDamo, Times Radio, Sort of Interesting, The Mindful Narrowboat, Lore Reloaded, Reads with Rachel, Portable Orange, TallGirl6234,
Interesting Times, No Justice, Belinda Strnad, Acollierastro, Fun Size Reader, Shitty Book Club, Yanis Varoufakis, Renegade Cut, Chasing Oz, Natasha's Adventures, Tom Powell, Political CUSTARD, Art by Annamarie, Read Rant Review, Scientific American, Professor Tim Wilson, Your True Shelf, Underthedesknews, Broken Peach, GLOBAL PRINCESS, Petticoats and Prose, Irish Myths, Owen Jones, Tom Nicholas, Kopke613.
I saw recently an idiot who whilst insulting an essayist, complain to her that I list trans creators among my channels. The epidemic of the Snowflake (poorly socialised, uneducated whinging US man-child) continues unabated. A trigger warning then.
Among the channels which I list are included the autistic, military historian, geologist, bi, WOC, Canadian, het, photographer, architect, model, tall, intersex, marine biologist, economist, asexual, socialist, Bahamian, older, chess player, trans, redhaired, married, queer, anthropologist, linguist, physicist, lesbian, Indian, autist, musician, culture critic, primatologist and other creators known as Women.
Almost as threatening are channels featuring the futurist, train enthusiast, Danish, archaeologist, philosopher, zoologist, fashion historian, book reviewer, other LGBTQI+, Estonian, Welsh, short, reenactor, anarchist, boater, ginger, mathematician, other neurodivergent, military boardgamer, chemist, Australian, other BIPOC, woodworker, modeller and other creators known (outside the USA) as Human Beings.
If the voices are not stilled, seek emergency therapy, convert to Taoism or develop a hobby such as Reading.
My feelings towards those clods are similar to those of the captured Ukrainian infantryman recorded by his captors. He with cigarette in mouth and visible contempt for his captors, said simply "Glory to Ukraine" before being machine gunned by Moscow's savages.
Unto the book, dear friends. This like the previous book is a magical backdrop for a standard elf-human romance. The characters do not really carry much depth. The elves actually seem more real than the humans, which is strange.
I do not remember details but I expect that there will be battles against evil forces and minor victories. In the background, there is intrigue for the needed tension. In the foreground the action will consist of "Will they, Won't they".
There is nothing wrong with this if you are expecting a romance. The book is not particularly memorable but still has more heft than most of the Unlimited science fiction selections.
I did not note any particularly anti-human elements in the character representation, interactions or the story itself. This is a pleasant, if thin story that passes time.
It seems that the quality of most current US science fiction, fantasy and romance is not very good. Even editing seems to be optional in Amazon's selection. I for the first time watch rather than read science fiction/fantasy.
I appreciate the products of the video services, the worst of which is superior to Low and No Effort print, if only for interesting visuals.
For recommendations in fiction, Goodreads are useless to me. On the YouTube there are myriad channels but the finest discovery was that of the book channels. 😍 The reader communities hosted are of varied interests, tastes and histories interested in all things bookish.
They are far different environments to the horror which Goodreads are become.
Consider treating this as a potentially hostile site. 🤔
Goodreads do not encourage discourse. As example, I wrote a short negative review of Powers of the Earth by Travis Corcoran. It is a sorry imitation of "Atlas Shrugged" set on the Moon. It had been blurbed by Goodreads as akin to a Heinlein classic. It is no longer.
The story is that of a heroic rich twat, who enlists the military to overthrow the US government in order that he not pay taxes. My judgment was that this type of drivel while common in Unlimited and popular amongst a segment of readers in the Goodreads science fiction space, was unhealthy, dangerous and now prophetic.
The writer, Travis Corcoran self described as libertarian (now anarcho capitalist without millions), advocate of chattel slavery (popular US position with pending enabling legislation and State of Utah completing the first slave labour camp for the homeless), veteran, employee of an unnamed US agency and admirer of Putin (another popular US stance).
He is certainly a MAGA hero, who has yet to realise that he is not a member of the ruling class.
The outraged Travis and six fellow patriots spent a year and pages of comments demanding my response.
Comments addressed my apparent narcissism, the evils of socialism, my intellectual deficiency, the creation of all history by white men and more. I had hoped for new insights into Cucuteni-Trypillia culture but life oftentimes disappoints.
The layers of irony pained my poor communist soul.
The final comment was delivered by a Claes Rees Jr aka cgr710, now ka Clayton R Jesse Jr who after referencing the contents of the last message exchange between myself and a Goodreads friend, proclaimed that They had "won" (?).
I discovered that They had launched a year long campaign of vile sexual, racist, anti-LGBTQI and similar comments against apparently every channel I mentioned (which continues in a muted form).
They failed to expand their social life and the archaeologist, linguist, mathematician, attorney, teacher and other female creators were not impressed.
Despite that failure, They did increase the global overabundance of unpleasantness and also delivered a splendid self-portrait of the Snowflake (vicious, poorly educated US man-baby) to a multinational audience.
Quite the Victory. Goodreads discourse at its finest ??
Claes Rees Jr.
Don't be a numpty. Be a smarty. Come and join the Communist Party. 🙂
Glory to Ukraine. Glory to the Heroes. Crimea is Ukraine.
I have earned a stepaway before continuing. This next is courtesy of Doctor Who/Never Cruel or Cowardly -Ozar, NCMI, Silicon Curtain, Ukraine Calling, Roisin's Reading, CBC News, Julie and Martin on Rhapsody in Blue, World of Antiquity, British Museum, Canadian Dominion, NFKRZ, FAFO, The Real Transfusion, Alison Talks Books, Willow Talks Books, The Angry Astronaut, Elthin, The Norse Witch,
Miniature Adventures, Viva La Dirt League, Deerstalker Pictures, Lena Down Under, Haropones, Reese Waters, Mom on the Spectrum, Tod Maffin, Ukraine News TV, NerdForge, Esther Natukunda, Russian Media Monitor, Anne Applebaum, Mr Newberger's AI Funnies, The Military Show, TheMonsterPainter, CoachD, Camper Vibes, Caleb Howells, Megalithhunter, Ukraine Matters,
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Parkrose Permaculture, Jay Reed, Diaries.of Creativity, Brit Telly, South Flicks, Mr Newberger's AI Funnies, Dark Skies, Dark Seas, Central Crossing, Cappy Army,
Tom Powell Jr, Squirrel Narrates, TheWolfPit, The Mindful Narrowboat, Dry Bar Comedy, Bo Time Gaming, Savy Writes Books, Quinn's Ideas, Kaelynn Partlow, JoeFish, Green Face Media, Kaelyn Grace Apple, Ukraine Calling, Dreamloop Cinema, Econ Lessons.
Ominous music begins. 😊 There is a curse on criticism first labelled by Noam Chomsky as manufacture of consensus. That is the primary function of this site which benefits the political culture and profit from more than books but film and other art.
The ratings reflect the erosion of critical thought and mindless consumption. US readers are dedicated to the cult of the mob. I am not surprised to see member gangs engage in doxxing, stalking, threats and soon I suspect, Swatting against the one star reviewer. This occurs across Goodreads science fiction and romance, with no acknowledgement from Amazon.
Before Goodreads I had assumed that the stupidity associated with US citizens, was limited to a small percentage. After several years of Goodreads comments, scanning US YouTube and revisiting other US media my opinion changed. Americans are as a nation in fact terminally stupid.
25% of the population gleefully marched towards fascism expecting a white nationalist, working class utopia. There are activists and resistance but it is not fully formed yet. They also seem to be a minority.
The rest of the population can not be bothered to save themselves, pretend that the police state will not impact them or do not notice it developing. It is a sad realisation.
Recently I saw that a 32 year old white male had shot a 68 years old or so, wheelchair bound retired black veteran in broad daylight on a crowded "progressive" Seattle, Washington beach in full view of a crowd.
Many bystanders reported that the victim was well-known to the community, yet none intervened.
The black veteran had declined to provide his ID to that thug, who verbally abused and demanded proof of his victim that he was a veteran. This white male then shot the wheelchair bound man in the chest.
The most stunning aspect of the episode was not that the shooter loudly shouted that he felt his life threatened after his murder attempt. It was not the video showing him calmly aiming and firing his weapon from perhaps twelve feet distance. It was not that the victim survived. Since it occurred in the US, it was not even that the shooter was charged with simply "assault", as the victim was black.
It was to me that no Seattle news outlet covered the story. I found it only after the video reached YouTube and white YouTubers did comment on and were upset by the lack of publicity.
My second shock was that none of the hundred or so nearby white onlookers, challenged the attacker before the shooting. He would certainly have not dared shoot or even threaten a mother or father of one the many white children present.
There are limits, even in the USA.
The video showed his smugness magically transform into loudly declaring to the crowd that he was defending himself against an elderly "black".
This is the pool from which your fellow US Goodreads member are drawn. This is what is normalised by a very large percentage of US readers. Something to consider.
My message history was shared with these mental members, which allowed a request from Pine Gap Centre of Australian Security that they interrogate the one friend whom I occasionally messaged. The attempt on my personal information failed but two outraged customers were created.
Amazon were unconcerned until we advertised our experience. No acknowledgement, No apology, No explanation but all visible harassment on my pages was reversed or masked. I did receive a notice that Kindle would no longer support Goodreads and the icon was removed. My keyboard has recently again been reset to split screen but now without the reset option. The cowardly, petty persistence of these diseased employees is astounding.
For some reason I do not feel safer. 🙂
I saw that a seventh ex-employee of EBay was sentenced for harassment of a couple whose small ecommerce channel was deemed unkind to EBay. The couple were awarded several millions and that ex-employee had been the EBay Chief of Global Security or some such. All of the above occurred before the present restructuring of the US government. I would remain wary of any US data corporation.
Some precautions are recommended. Remove all personal information from Goodreads profile and avoid messaging. Remove the Lurker, those friends who never post. They are monitors for comment gangs or employee generated dummies not admirers.
Given the Goodreads penchant for Altering customer pages, the screenshot of the odd, ugly or threatening are valuable. That should suffice. There are alternative sites and BookTubers will discuss them.
Kindle are another matter. Do Not use Kindle Files, Contacts, Calendar or Email. Amazon read emails without notice or permission. If not American, nothing further need be said.
Do Not "purchase" Amazon E-books, as you own only the device not the download. These may be altered or deleted at Amazon's whim. I made that same mistake.
Searches with Silk should be innocuous and non-critical. There are alternative ebook sources and BookTubers will discuss them. They may also suggest alternatives to ebook purchase.
To implement these cost nothing, to not may well do. It is good practice to remind self periodically that members and employees drawn from a twisted population. Healthy socialisation and morality are considered bad form among US patriots. Ominous music ends. 😊
Be safe and may we all discover good reading. 🤗
Some of my favourite YouTube channels.
NCMI, Mary Trump Media, The Blazing Redcoat, AllShorts, Sarah Z, The Ritual Kitchen with Laura May, Tara Mooknee, Munecat, Some More News, Brittany Page, Novara Media, Ship Happens, The Juice Media, Linguoer Mechanic, Owen Jones, Philosophy Tube, Sort of Interesting, Monday to Monday, The Dystopian Boatman, Ben and Emily,
Mythology and Fiction Explained, Books and Lala, The Piano Guys, Lady of the Library, Prime of Midlife, Natasha's Adventures, The Narrowboat Pirate, Sabine Hossenfelder, Naughty Nana DUZ, Answer in Progress, FAFO, Cruising the Cut, Crecganford, Medieval Madness, Jill Bearup, Karolina Zebrowska, Evie Lupine, Bernadette Banner, Boat Time, Important Naval History, Adult Wednesday Addams -2 seasons,
Swell Entertainment, Engineering with Rosie, The Piano Boat, Tulia, TVP World, With Olivia, Jessie Gender, The Templin Institute, Dakota Warren, Alizee, Alice Cappelle, Katie Montgomerie, Jessica Gagnon, Kozak Muzon, France 24, What Vivi did next, DW News, Merphy Napier, The Irish Reader, Noelle Gallagher, Abbie Emmons, Big Ships, Ashley Ottesen, SarahHesterRoss, J & J's Military Report, Outside Views,
Lily Alexandre, Daniel Rubin, Kathy's Flog in France, The Lore Labyrinth, Red Viburnam Song, Olly Richards, Dan Davis History, Luciana Zogbi, Cindy's Villa, Dead Good Books, Reading Wryly, Kazachka, Three Arrows, The People Profiles, Mythic Concepts, Steam Punk, Lee Francis, Emily Linge, Venom Geek Media, The Welsh Viking, The Pioneer.
Travelling K, Rebecca Watson, Eleanor Morton, Mrs Betty Bowers, Yarmak, Zoe Baker, Kelly Hays, Maggie Mae Fish, Invicta, Vlad Vexler, Tibees, Gingers are Black, Up and Atom, Filaxim Historia, The Carpenter's Daughter, Anka Daily News, Brittany the Bibliophile, Guard the Leaf, Britain Archive, Bookshop by The Sea, Maggie Mae Fish, Art by Annamarie.
I wish you a gorgeous morning, an invigorating afternoon, a cosy evening, a splendid night and may we all continue learning.
Hope and Courage are never long separated.
Dictum, Sisters of the Light
February 13, 2015
Althought I really enjoyed this series I wish we didn't have to wait so long for the next book. I also wonder why the character Molly is pretty much dead since she got to Fae realm, it seems cruel to that to their friendship. And what the hell happens to Finnead I mean he never really gets to shine like the knight he supposedly is and is constantly outshine by Luca. I hope Luca doesn't get to be with Tess and that the author shows Finnead like the real knight he is. Tess and Finnead deserve a happy story too, not just cold feelings in order to save their realm.
October 1, 2016
I loved the previous book so much that I got this next one, and then I loved this so much that I bought the sequel. Tess is a fun character and the characters who surround her are also complex and fascinating. One thing that frustrates me is how close this trilogy comes to having a poly relationship and then it stops short. I forget whether it's this book or the next one that cements my disappointment, but there it is. More poly protagonists, dangit!
Nevertheless, the tale told here is gripping and well-written. Definitely recommend.
Nevertheless, the tale told here is gripping and well-written. Definitely recommend.
April 10, 2016
The Lady Bearer, Tess, a true heroine. Love this book just as much as the first one, The Iron Sword. It took me a while to finish this book due to the interruptions of my household. It seems as if every time Tess was in a "scrape" my kids would call... Mommmmm.... I've even burned a few dinners just so I would have to put this book down. Can't wait for the next one. Keep them coming Ms. Jocelyn!!
October 7, 2016
I enjoyed the interesting characters and world-building in book one, Iron Sword, and this story picked up where the first left off. This fast-paced, twist-filled read kept me on the edge of my seat-- I couldn't read fast enough! Fox did a wonderful job with this second book and I plan to buy the next two as soon as possible. One of the best fantasy series I've read in awhile, with gripping suspense, excellent characters, and stellar world-building. I can't wait to continue the story.
June 20, 2019
Loved this YA fantasy. There was lots of magic, of course, lots of action and very well developed main and secondary characters. I would recommend this book especially to older teens, as there is a lot of violence and writing about life and death issues. Tess’s journey and the battle scenes feel very authentic, especially given the author is in the military. For parents, there is sexual innuendo, but no sex, and one drinking scene. Overall, a well-written story
December 29, 2014
This was really great. There are a few typos and the names are messed up in a few places. The two unseelie men with M names are swapped around on a couple of pages. The story was exciting and well paces and I can't wait for the next one. The ending was a tad abrupt but I assume that is because the page number got away from the author a bit. I really enjoyed it. :)
March 26, 2016
Fascinating!
The story was good and the characters were interesting and believable. It drew me from the first page I read and I couldn't wait to read your second book. We've been introduced to some very likable people and now I'd like to know what happened to them. Hopefully you won't keep us in suspense for too long, can't wait to read your next book of the Fae War Chronicles.
The story was good and the characters were interesting and believable. It drew me from the first page I read and I couldn't wait to read your second book. We've been introduced to some very likable people and now I'd like to know what happened to them. Hopefully you won't keep us in suspense for too long, can't wait to read your next book of the Fae War Chronicles.
April 11, 2016
Continuing great saga
Often times the second book in a series doesn't live up to the promise of the first. This isn't one of those. The characters continue to develop, the story has a number of twists, and what started as a good book became a great series. Can't wait to read number three.
Often times the second book in a series doesn't live up to the promise of the first. This isn't one of those. The characters continue to develop, the story has a number of twists, and what started as a good book became a great series. Can't wait to read number three.
June 29, 2016
Great fantasy with a feisty heroine!
Great story full of fantastical creatures, sidhe and a mythical realm where the battle lines have been clearly drawn between good and evil. Tess is a such a determined, sexy heroine. Hope there is a bit more romance in the next book as Tess blossoms fully into womanhood.
Great story full of fantastical creatures, sidhe and a mythical realm where the battle lines have been clearly drawn between good and evil. Tess is a such a determined, sexy heroine. Hope there is a bit more romance in the next book as Tess blossoms fully into womanhood.
January 10, 2015
Really enjoyed the story line. I have to say that when I turned the last page (I read it on my Kindle app), I had no clue it was the last page and sad that there wasn't more. I am most definitely getting the next one!
December 29, 2015
Beautiful and Fun
This is my second time reading this book and I couldn't put it down. It's a wonderful read and definitely recommend it to someone who enjoys fantasy with a realness to it.
This is my second time reading this book and I couldn't put it down. It's a wonderful read and definitely recommend it to someone who enjoys fantasy with a realness to it.
January 31, 2015
Great series!
What an awesome story! Terrific characters with plenty of action and adventure. A couple sleepless nights, just couldn't put this book down. Looking forward to the next book!
What an awesome story! Terrific characters with plenty of action and adventure. A couple sleepless nights, just couldn't put this book down. Looking forward to the next book!
May 7, 2015
Omg this book was something else all together. I couldn't put it down. You are going to laugh, cry, scream, and yell. This book has everything! You are going to.love it. I can't wait to see what is in store for them next!
May 31, 2015
Better than the 1st
The first book in this series was good but this book is amazing. There is so much action it's hard believe. Poor Tess has to overcome one challenge after another. She gathers new allies that help her in her quest to free Tatiana. I can't wait for book 3
The first book in this series was good but this book is amazing. There is so much action it's hard believe. Poor Tess has to overcome one challenge after another. She gathers new allies that help her in her quest to free Tatiana. I can't wait for book 3
August 24, 2017
The Crown of Bones (The Fae War Chronicles Book 2)
A queen must be crown and a war to win. Tess must make her way to the unseelie court and save the queen. OK story a little long but the end is great.
A queen must be crown and a war to win. Tess must make her way to the unseelie court and save the queen. OK story a little long but the end is great.
January 11, 2019
Good book
Liked this book. Full of adventure. Large wolf like dogs. Magic, fae . Good queen and a bad queen and one to help them all. Worth the read. Each chapter is about 15 to 20 minutes long. Tons of interesting magics.
Liked this book. Full of adventure. Large wolf like dogs. Magic, fae . Good queen and a bad queen and one to help them all. Worth the read. Each chapter is about 15 to 20 minutes long. Tons of interesting magics.
January 6, 2015
The Crown of Bones
Whew! Holy bones bat man. Great ending to the second book. Riddles and answers, guess we will have to wait for number three.
Whew! Holy bones bat man. Great ending to the second book. Riddles and answers, guess we will have to wait for number three.
January 2, 2015
Such a great read I stayed up until 3:00am to finish it, I just had to find out what happened next! I can't wait for the next one.
January 2, 2015
Great read
Great book! I recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy and adventure with a touch of romance. I can't wait until the next book is out.
Great book! I recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy and adventure with a touch of romance. I can't wait until the next book is out.
January 11, 2015
A Must Read
I really enjoyed this book. It was just as good as the first book, and I simply couldn't put it down until I finished it. The characters are so realistic.
I really enjoyed this book. It was just as good as the first book, and I simply couldn't put it down until I finished it. The characters are so realistic.
January 19, 2015
More please
I am really like this series. Tess is wonderful and her "Quest" is compelling. I am actually surprised I am enjoying it so much.
I am really like this series. Tess is wonderful and her "Quest" is compelling. I am actually surprised I am enjoying it so much.
February 24, 2015
What A Ride!
So amazing, just wow! There were a couple issues but overall it was fantastic! Can't wait for book three. Soon I hope
So amazing, just wow! There were a couple issues but overall it was fantastic! Can't wait for book three. Soon I hope
March 2, 2015
Great epic, absolutely loved the characters and never a dull moment.
June 6, 2015
It keeps get better
The first was good. The second even better. The story a refreshing new angle for the fae world. Looking forward to the third book!
The first was good. The second even better. The story a refreshing new angle for the fae world. Looking forward to the third book!
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