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Falcon & Tui
Spoiler and cliffhanger alert! While Falcon & Tui's "Origins" story may be read as a stand-alone, it does contain mild plot spoilers for "First Flight" (Generation Icarus #1), and this novella ends exactly where Falcon and Tui (said "Too-ee") enter the action of the main novel.
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Before they joined the Flight, Falcon and Tui were two very different people from very different cultures.
In New York, a young boy’s privileged prep school life is ruined when his family hits hard times and moves to the Bronx. High school is no longer about success – it’s about survival. Turning his back on the rules, he learns to take what he wants from the world.
Meanwhile, in faraway New Zealand, Tui fights against the stereotype that society expects of her. Shouldering responsibilities no teenager should have to carry, she sacrifices her present to build her own future.
Nothing can prepare either of them for the Change, which sets them on a collision course that will fuse their destinies together forever.
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Before they joined the Flight, Falcon and Tui were two very different people from very different cultures.
In New York, a young boy’s privileged prep school life is ruined when his family hits hard times and moves to the Bronx. High school is no longer about success – it’s about survival. Turning his back on the rules, he learns to take what he wants from the world.
Meanwhile, in faraway New Zealand, Tui fights against the stereotype that society expects of her. Shouldering responsibilities no teenager should have to carry, she sacrifices her present to build her own future.
Nothing can prepare either of them for the Change, which sets them on a collision course that will fuse their destinies together forever.
76 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 19, 2015
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J.L. Pawley
7 books33 followersJ L Pawley is a young author of multiple books across many genres. She has a Diploma in Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Media Studies. She signed her first publishing contract at age 22 and is now independently published. She is currently studying English at postgraduate level at Massey University in Auckland, New Zealand, but can be found hanging out at www.wattpad.com most days.
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June 9, 2015
So now we get to know the origins of Falcon (including his truly embarrassing real name - no, I will not reveal it here!) and Tui (including her dysfunctional family, and especially including her adorable little sister, whose birth is a pretty major scene early on in this story.)
Well, until the Owl & Raven Origins story starts up, this'll probably be the last Generation Icarus story I get to read for a while, being unable to buy and/or read e-books...what a shame. I really do wanna read Third Time Lucky and A Flight Christmas so badly. :(
Well, until the Owl & Raven Origins story starts up, this'll probably be the last Generation Icarus story I get to read for a while, being unable to buy and/or read e-books...what a shame. I really do wanna read Third Time Lucky and A Flight Christmas so badly. :(
May 27, 2015
AMAZING BOOK! MUST READ FOR EVERYONE WHO HAS READ FIRST FLIGHT OR ANY OF THE OTHER BOOKS! JLPawley, thank you SO much for writing these books! They're amazing!
May 27, 2015
Amazingly written. Really helps you understand who they are as people and where they came from. Well paced and perfect plot twists.
May 27, 2015
This one is awesome! When they meet I couldn't stop myself from smiling. It's interesting how they met up with The Flight and it was adorable. Falcon is my favorite.
May 28, 2015
Epic book for many reasons but finding out Falcons name was definitely the best and hilarious part!!!
May 29, 2015
The satisfaction of FINALLY knowing Falcon's real name was immense! I understand why he hid it from the rest of the Flight now xD Good job Jess! Tui is also super cool ;)
June 9, 2015
After high suspense of not knowing the back history of these two Flight members, there was thrill and joy at uncovering many mysteries between these two. A must-read for all GI fans.
September 19, 2015
I love how J.L. Pawley has written an origin of each character so that the reader(s) may gain a deeper insight into each of their lives prior to the main story of all, and each of the differences each of them endured during their change prior to the onset of the main story. Falcon and Tui, together, add to the humor of the entire group and story! After finding out Fal's actual birth name, I can see why he never wanted to reveal it.
This novella (as with the others) gives us a clearer image of how Tui and Falcon's lives progressed individually (their separate hopes and dreams), and how both grew to where it merged into one another. They immediately clicked! Not just because of the similar situation they both found themselves in, but a chemistry that ignited as if they were just meant to be. Twin Flames, so-to-speak. And it doesn't end. Instead, it blends perfectly into where each of the characters come together. Where their story begins it's initial journey in First Flight.
Personally, I suggest reading the series in its entirety before reading the origins. However, some may feel that reading their origins first, helps them to delve into the world of the Icarus series a lot better than the other way around. Regardless, read the entire Generation Icarus series and the character origins. You will NOT be disappointed.
Generation Icarus Series in order:
First Flight
Second Chance
Third Time Lucky
Final Stand
This novella (as with the others) gives us a clearer image of how Tui and Falcon's lives progressed individually (their separate hopes and dreams), and how both grew to where it merged into one another. They immediately clicked! Not just because of the similar situation they both found themselves in, but a chemistry that ignited as if they were just meant to be. Twin Flames, so-to-speak. And it doesn't end. Instead, it blends perfectly into where each of the characters come together. Where their story begins it's initial journey in First Flight.
Personally, I suggest reading the series in its entirety before reading the origins. However, some may feel that reading their origins first, helps them to delve into the world of the Icarus series a lot better than the other way around. Regardless, read the entire Generation Icarus series and the character origins. You will NOT be disappointed.
Generation Icarus Series in order:
First Flight
Second Chance
Third Time Lucky
Final Stand
June 8, 2015
Great book so epic
June 13, 2015
I wanted to find out Falcon's name and see why Tui left. I did, but I feel like their stories were slow paced here and I lost interest. It's still worth reading, though.
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