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Revelations #2
Silver Shackles
When you steal from faerie queens, the consequences are painful and sometimes deadly.
Were-jaguar and TV personality, Riley O’Rourke, has been looking over her shoulder ever since she stole from the Dark Queen of the Unseelie faeries. When Riley is contacted by an informant with knowledge that can blow the lid off the story of the year, she can’t pass up the opportunity to investigate. What she finds instead is something that puts her at the mercy of the Dark Queen, who is not known for her compassion.
When Riley’s boyfriend, David, realizes she’s missing, he’ll do whatever it takes to get her back, including starting a war with the Unseelie. The balance of power among the Fae courts is shifting, and if David makes one wrong move, Riley could end up crushed in the struggle. But after being the subject of the Queens’s legendary cruelty, will there even be anything left of Riley to save?
Were-jaguar and TV personality, Riley O’Rourke, has been looking over her shoulder ever since she stole from the Dark Queen of the Unseelie faeries. When Riley is contacted by an informant with knowledge that can blow the lid off the story of the year, she can’t pass up the opportunity to investigate. What she finds instead is something that puts her at the mercy of the Dark Queen, who is not known for her compassion.
When Riley’s boyfriend, David, realizes she’s missing, he’ll do whatever it takes to get her back, including starting a war with the Unseelie. The balance of power among the Fae courts is shifting, and if David makes one wrong move, Riley could end up crushed in the struggle. But after being the subject of the Queens’s legendary cruelty, will there even be anything left of Riley to save?
187 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 15, 2015
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Fiona Skye
21 books75 followersFiona Skye is a fantasy author, currently living in the deserts of Southern Arizona. She shares a home with her husband, three kids, three cats, and a Border Collie.
Fiona’s passion for storytelling began early in life. As a child, she loved playing make-believe and inventing elaborate fantasy worlds to explore. At age twelve, she wrote her first short story, which was based on a song by a 1980s hair band. Since then, she has dedicated her life to story craft, only to be occasionally distracted by the dogged pursuit of the perfect plate of cheese enchiladas.
She counts Diana Gabaldon and Jim Butcher as her favorite authors and biggest influences. Joining these two on the list of people she would wait in queue for a week to have a coffee with are Neil Peart, Kevin Hearne, and Brandon Sanderson.
Fiona’s passion for storytelling began early in life. As a child, she loved playing make-believe and inventing elaborate fantasy worlds to explore. At age twelve, she wrote her first short story, which was based on a song by a 1980s hair band. Since then, she has dedicated her life to story craft, only to be occasionally distracted by the dogged pursuit of the perfect plate of cheese enchiladas.
She counts Diana Gabaldon and Jim Butcher as her favorite authors and biggest influences. Joining these two on the list of people she would wait in queue for a week to have a coffee with are Neil Peart, Kevin Hearne, and Brandon Sanderson.
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August 10, 2016
My original Silver Shackles audiobook review and many others can be found at Audiobook Reviewer.
In book one, Riley O’Rourke a reporter and Were-Jaguar stole a valuable mirror from the Winter Queens Court. Having thought herself safe and protected by the Summer Queen, Riley finds herself embroiled in intrigue, murder and an impending preternatural fairy war.
Tracking down a story concerning the shooting death by police of a young werewolf, Riley treks off without any support or back up. Her boyfriend and head of the preternatural bureau, David, has his hands full with solving and preventing any more children from being murdered land the humans blaming the preternatural community.
David discovers that Riley is not only missing but being held prisoner. He also discovers there is a coup being planned; in order to rescue Riley David must help coup planners. Neither Riley nor David are likely to forget that everything has a price and a consequence in the fairy world.
Once again, Fiona Skye has done an excellent job of word crafting and weaving a tale that is both engaging and riveting. As listeners we are privy to seeing a different side of Riley and David as they grow and change roles in this book. There are a couple of new characters introduced which promise to be just as intriguing as the others.
The narrator, P. J. Morgan once again was excellent in her narration. Her narration was consistent with the first book. I loved her rhythm for reading and expressive voice. When I hear P. J. Morgan narrate I hear Riley – she has a knack for taking on the character and wearing her proudly.
There were no issues with production. I appreciate the clearness of the audio book.
Audiobook was provided for review by the author.
In book one, Riley O’Rourke a reporter and Were-Jaguar stole a valuable mirror from the Winter Queens Court. Having thought herself safe and protected by the Summer Queen, Riley finds herself embroiled in intrigue, murder and an impending preternatural fairy war.
Tracking down a story concerning the shooting death by police of a young werewolf, Riley treks off without any support or back up. Her boyfriend and head of the preternatural bureau, David, has his hands full with solving and preventing any more children from being murdered land the humans blaming the preternatural community.
David discovers that Riley is not only missing but being held prisoner. He also discovers there is a coup being planned; in order to rescue Riley David must help coup planners. Neither Riley nor David are likely to forget that everything has a price and a consequence in the fairy world.
Once again, Fiona Skye has done an excellent job of word crafting and weaving a tale that is both engaging and riveting. As listeners we are privy to seeing a different side of Riley and David as they grow and change roles in this book. There are a couple of new characters introduced which promise to be just as intriguing as the others.
The narrator, P. J. Morgan once again was excellent in her narration. Her narration was consistent with the first book. I loved her rhythm for reading and expressive voice. When I hear P. J. Morgan narrate I hear Riley – she has a knack for taking on the character and wearing her proudly.
There were no issues with production. I appreciate the clearness of the audio book.
Audiobook was provided for review by the author.
December 27, 2015
Solid second book in the series. Particularly loved the Geordie brownie character. Interested to know where Riley goes next.
April 12, 2017
After completing my read of the first novel in the Revelations Trilogy, TAMING SHADOWS, I was definitely eager to get my hands on the second novel, SILVER SHACKLES, which picks up a few months after TAMING SHADOWS ends. My introduction to the preternatural world of Riley O'Rourke, were-jaguar and television personality, had me hooked and ready for another adventure. SILVER SHACKLES is that adventure, and is a solid sophomore entry in the series.
Fiona Skye sets the stage with an allegory to current events: a preternatural has been killed in an officer-involved shooting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The officer involved in the shooting has a documented history of prejudice against preternaturals. Riley is lured from Tucson to Cedar Rapids when she gets a hold of a coroner's report that shows that there is no way the shooting could have been justified.
However, upon arrival, she is captured by agents of the Unseelie Faerie Queen, whom Riley angered by stealing a magical item in the first novel, and is taken into the Faerie world to be tortured repeatedly until her body gives out.
Simultaneously, Riley's boyfriend, Special Agent in Charge David Lo of the Preternatural Law Enforcement Bureau's Tucson Field Office, encounters a grisly case of an undocumented alien being murdered in the desert, with all signs pointing to a preternatural as the perpetrator. He deals with this in addition to the tension felt between him and Riley due to their disagreement on the Cedar Rapids shooting.
The way that Skye navigates the allegory is done well. Riley is decidedly not a fan of law enforcement (despite her current boyfriend and her most recent ex-boyfriend being LEOs), and the preternatural community is wary of law enforcement due to mishaps in the recent past. However, Skye manages not to delve into wholesale cop bashing with the Lo character, painting a picture from the LEO perspective and the challenges he faces while interacting with the public and attempting to gain their trust.
On top of that, Skye throws the reader for a loop on the events of the shooting, one that is sure to please readers, regardless of their position in the debate on law enforcement in the real world. If one wants to learn how to navigate a sensitive topic, they can certainly learn from Skye's efforts in SILVER SHACKLES.
As usual, the characters live in the pages, and the description of the scenery is on point. There is the added element of exploring post-traumatic stress, which Skye does in a knowledgeable and masterful fashion.
My only complaint about SILVER SHACKLES (and the one thing that keeps it from earning a fifth star and matching its predecessor) is that it ended a bit abruptly for my tastes. Your mileage may vary in that assessment, however. It is still a very solid book, regardless, and money well spent.
Also, foodies will rejoice at seeing that Skye has continued the tradition of including recipes for the food enjoyed by Riley and her cohorts throughout the work. Audience participation level: Fiona Skye.
I am anxiously awaiting the third book in the trilogy. At the end of the day, consider me a Riley O'Rourke fan, through and through.
Fiona Skye sets the stage with an allegory to current events: a preternatural has been killed in an officer-involved shooting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The officer involved in the shooting has a documented history of prejudice against preternaturals. Riley is lured from Tucson to Cedar Rapids when she gets a hold of a coroner's report that shows that there is no way the shooting could have been justified.
However, upon arrival, she is captured by agents of the Unseelie Faerie Queen, whom Riley angered by stealing a magical item in the first novel, and is taken into the Faerie world to be tortured repeatedly until her body gives out.
Simultaneously, Riley's boyfriend, Special Agent in Charge David Lo of the Preternatural Law Enforcement Bureau's Tucson Field Office, encounters a grisly case of an undocumented alien being murdered in the desert, with all signs pointing to a preternatural as the perpetrator. He deals with this in addition to the tension felt between him and Riley due to their disagreement on the Cedar Rapids shooting.
The way that Skye navigates the allegory is done well. Riley is decidedly not a fan of law enforcement (despite her current boyfriend and her most recent ex-boyfriend being LEOs), and the preternatural community is wary of law enforcement due to mishaps in the recent past. However, Skye manages not to delve into wholesale cop bashing with the Lo character, painting a picture from the LEO perspective and the challenges he faces while interacting with the public and attempting to gain their trust.
On top of that, Skye throws the reader for a loop on the events of the shooting, one that is sure to please readers, regardless of their position in the debate on law enforcement in the real world. If one wants to learn how to navigate a sensitive topic, they can certainly learn from Skye's efforts in SILVER SHACKLES.
As usual, the characters live in the pages, and the description of the scenery is on point. There is the added element of exploring post-traumatic stress, which Skye does in a knowledgeable and masterful fashion.
My only complaint about SILVER SHACKLES (and the one thing that keeps it from earning a fifth star and matching its predecessor) is that it ended a bit abruptly for my tastes. Your mileage may vary in that assessment, however. It is still a very solid book, regardless, and money well spent.
Also, foodies will rejoice at seeing that Skye has continued the tradition of including recipes for the food enjoyed by Riley and her cohorts throughout the work. Audience participation level: Fiona Skye.
I am anxiously awaiting the third book in the trilogy. At the end of the day, consider me a Riley O'Rourke fan, through and through.
June 11, 2015
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Silver Shackles is the second book in the Revelations trilogy by Fiona Skye.
If you haven’t read the first book, I would highly recommend it, because it gives a good introduction into the characters that appear in this story, as well as background for what is going on.
In the first book, Taming Shadows, we are introduced to Riley O’Rourke, who is a hard-nosed reporter who has everything she could possibly want in life. Riley can shapeshift into a Jaguar on the full moon, and she as the leading lady for the preternatural community’s coming out of the closet. However, not everyone is particularly happy with this development, and the Winter Queen of the Faeries decides to try and take her out. Riley makes a deal with the Summer Queen to steal magic mirror in exchange for her protection. In this book, Riley finds herself a suitor, David Lo, who has secrets of his own.
The second book picks up after the events of the first. Riley is a TV personality, and has become a little paranoid after her dealings with the Fae. Not to mention, there have been episodes of aggression against shifters because of the Revelations. When Riley gets a phone call from a mysterious informant about a case where a shifter was shot, she goes to check it out. David is working hard on a case where a shifter might be involved, when he figures out that Riley has gone missing. He will do whatever it takes, including helping stage a coup in the Winter Courts, in order to get her back. There are high stakes in this one, and not every person comes out of the situation the same as before.
I love these stories. Riley is a strong female lead character, willing to do what’s necessary for her job, even if it puts her at odds with her boyfriend’s work. However, she doesn’t abuse his connections, instead investigating for herself.
The cast of characters involved in this story include a former hunter for the church, vampire kings and queens, and one really determined Faerie queen who will stop at nothing to get revenge. The characters have their own depth, even if their stories aren’t explained. David Lo is a very interesting character, especially given WHAT he is, and what he is capable of.
I really love the story – the shifting allegiances, the humanity in spite of the supernatural world around. Something simple as an old Irish witch providing David with dinner and snacks bring depth to this story that some urban fantasies lack.
I look forward to the third book in the trilogy!
Silver Shackles is the second book in the Revelations trilogy by Fiona Skye.
If you haven’t read the first book, I would highly recommend it, because it gives a good introduction into the characters that appear in this story, as well as background for what is going on.
In the first book, Taming Shadows, we are introduced to Riley O’Rourke, who is a hard-nosed reporter who has everything she could possibly want in life. Riley can shapeshift into a Jaguar on the full moon, and she as the leading lady for the preternatural community’s coming out of the closet. However, not everyone is particularly happy with this development, and the Winter Queen of the Faeries decides to try and take her out. Riley makes a deal with the Summer Queen to steal magic mirror in exchange for her protection. In this book, Riley finds herself a suitor, David Lo, who has secrets of his own.
The second book picks up after the events of the first. Riley is a TV personality, and has become a little paranoid after her dealings with the Fae. Not to mention, there have been episodes of aggression against shifters because of the Revelations. When Riley gets a phone call from a mysterious informant about a case where a shifter was shot, she goes to check it out. David is working hard on a case where a shifter might be involved, when he figures out that Riley has gone missing. He will do whatever it takes, including helping stage a coup in the Winter Courts, in order to get her back. There are high stakes in this one, and not every person comes out of the situation the same as before.
I love these stories. Riley is a strong female lead character, willing to do what’s necessary for her job, even if it puts her at odds with her boyfriend’s work. However, she doesn’t abuse his connections, instead investigating for herself.
The cast of characters involved in this story include a former hunter for the church, vampire kings and queens, and one really determined Faerie queen who will stop at nothing to get revenge. The characters have their own depth, even if their stories aren’t explained. David Lo is a very interesting character, especially given WHAT he is, and what he is capable of.
I really love the story – the shifting allegiances, the humanity in spite of the supernatural world around. Something simple as an old Irish witch providing David with dinner and snacks bring depth to this story that some urban fantasies lack.
I look forward to the third book in the trilogy!
February 22, 2016
Skye has clearly done her research into the monster of myth and legend. Every being has a weakness to exploit and a strength that is terrifying. Even Riley transforms into a were-jaguar capable of extreme violence and possessed of heightened senses. It hunts deer better than I can too but don't tell my family I admitted that. We've got people that can only be killed with cold iron, a demigod that can be controlled with a horn, a vampire with the associated weakness, etc. The part that makes it work is that all of the above are well aware of their soft spots and do whatever they can to guard against them. There is no monologue followed by something incredibly stupid. The bad guys are bad but they're not dumb. A good villain is a villain that falls prey to something the heroes and/or their allies do and Skye nails that here.
The heroes are not infallible either. As a matter of fact I'm left wondering if David isn't out there somewhere kicking himself after missing something that was clear in retrospect. Riley isn't exactly perfect herself and gets caught up when she probably could have avoided doing so, but here's the thing: Both make mistakes that are perfectly in character for who and what they are. Neither does anything forehead slappingly stupid when they should have done the exact opposite. Every person, real or imagined, does something they realize later that they shouldn't have done at some point. The key is making the mistakes make sense and Skye makes that happen.
The heroes are not infallible either. As a matter of fact I'm left wondering if David isn't out there somewhere kicking himself after missing something that was clear in retrospect. Riley isn't exactly perfect herself and gets caught up when she probably could have avoided doing so, but here's the thing: Both make mistakes that are perfectly in character for who and what they are. Neither does anything forehead slappingly stupid when they should have done the exact opposite. Every person, real or imagined, does something they realize later that they shouldn't have done at some point. The key is making the mistakes make sense and Skye makes that happen.
June 16, 2015
I came in to Silver Shackles not having read the first book, but it is a good stand-alone and I had no issues understanding the world or getting into the story. The story does tend to follow the general, common conventions of the paranormal genre, but it avoids 'cookie cutter' characters and themes, for which I was thankful. I just do not see why every city in the paranormal genre has a court ruled by vampires. Why can't we have a were-Tyrannosaus Rex with adamantite claws running things once in a while? Anyway....
Riley and her boyfriend David were both easy to relate to, and all the major characters were developed enough to move out of the "generic background extra" category. I'd kvetch about Riley and David not communicating (one of my big pet peeves), but in this case the major communication failures are due to professional and ethical constraints rather than literary convenience.
For me, one of the strongest points of enjoyment was the sheer malevolence of the dark Fae. It was nice to see villains who didn't remind me of Snidely Whiplash.
My biggest criticism is that the story moves very fast. Some folks have said the same thing about my own books, so I can't complain too much about that. :-)
Riley and her boyfriend David were both easy to relate to, and all the major characters were developed enough to move out of the "generic background extra" category. I'd kvetch about Riley and David not communicating (one of my big pet peeves), but in this case the major communication failures are due to professional and ethical constraints rather than literary convenience.
For me, one of the strongest points of enjoyment was the sheer malevolence of the dark Fae. It was nice to see villains who didn't remind me of Snidely Whiplash.
My biggest criticism is that the story moves very fast. Some folks have said the same thing about my own books, so I can't complain too much about that. :-)
June 15, 2015
This is the second in Fiona Skye’s trilogy about Riley O’Rourke, the Tucson journalist who turns into a Jaguar once a month. Having upset Neve, the Faerie Winter Queen, Riley is on her hit list and it isn’t long before she is lured away by the prospect of a hot story and is kidnapped by the Lord of the Hunt on the Winter Queen’s orders. With her allies distracted by the grisly murders of several children, Riley is on her own. Captured and tortured by the increasingly crazed Queen, she loses hope that she will ever be rescued. But she has not reckoned of the strength of her boyfriend’s affection or of the friends who are willing to rescue her – whether for altruistic reasons or not. In the process she learns more about her inner cat, but the healing will take longer than just a rescue to bring her back from her torment.
The second instalment is a rollercoaster ride through the earthly and Faerie realms of Ms Skye’s imagination. I am now looking forward to seeing where she takes Riley next and how this will impact on her relationship with David, her extraordinary boyfriend. Another good and enjoyable read.
The second instalment is a rollercoaster ride through the earthly and Faerie realms of Ms Skye’s imagination. I am now looking forward to seeing where she takes Riley next and how this will impact on her relationship with David, her extraordinary boyfriend. Another good and enjoyable read.
January 4, 2016
What happens when you piss off a faerie queen? Silver Shackles will answer this question, and so much more. Skye has a suspenseful writing style and the imagination to put it to excellent use!
This is the second book of a series, both books are quick and easy reads; however, I would not recommend reading Silver Shackles as a standalone book. Personally, I prefer a series that can be also be standalones. This book ended in a way that should have started the next.
I can’t say it’s a cliffhanger, because the story had a closure, but I think it should have stopped there. I enjoy this authors writing, but more with her first book.
I give Silver Shackles 3 Boundless stars, it was good. In this case “Less is more” fits well....Beth
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This is the second book of a series, both books are quick and easy reads; however, I would not recommend reading Silver Shackles as a standalone book. Personally, I prefer a series that can be also be standalones. This book ended in a way that should have started the next.
I can’t say it’s a cliffhanger, because the story had a closure, but I think it should have stopped there. I enjoy this authors writing, but more with her first book.
I give Silver Shackles 3 Boundless stars, it was good. In this case “Less is more” fits well....Beth
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October 2, 2015
Omgwtfbbq, that about sums up my emotions after finishing this. This was a GREAT read omg! Nonstop from the beginning! I'm in such a fan girl moment that I can't coherently form sentences. To be continued...
Ps. Need the next story right meow, plsnthx.
Ps. Need the next story right meow, plsnthx.
January 11, 2016
Just loved this book! It ticked all my boxes.
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