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Everleaf #2
Chalcedony
After escaping with Elizabeth to the human realm, Coal is accused of kidnapping and spends six months in a juvenile detention center. When he gets released he is determined to find his way back to the fey realm. On his quest to return home, he learns the heartbreaking truth: nothing he was told about his past is true, and everything he thought about himself is completely wrong. But in order to discover the truth, he’ll have to make a deal with a government agent hell-bent on prosecuting Chalcedony for abducting Elizabeth. A deal that could set off a war between the worlds.
- GenresFantasyYoung Adult
230 pages, Paperback
Published April 20, 2016
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Constance Burris
16 books168 followersConstance Burris is a nerd, writer of diverse fiction, wife and mother. Most of her stories are speculative fiction. She was lost moment she read her first science fiction story in kindergarten about people living on Venus. When she discovered no one live there, she was heartbroken, but it didn't affect her love for all things fantastical.
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May 4, 2016
So I don't usually write reviews for my own books, but I am for Chalcedony because this is my favorite book so far and it touched on everything I wanted to explore in my writing.
With Book Two of the Everleaf Series I was able to merge black urban characters (via the characters from Black Beauty) and mainstream fantasy (via the characters from Coal).
And then there was my fun list that motivated me to finish when things got hard:
-Black villains. I love! Love!!! A good villain
-Black heroes... duh
-Racebending (shout out to Octavia Butler and WILD SEED)
-Chalcedony toeing the line been good and bad.
-Coal not getting punked (much).
-Carefree black kids (who aren't so carefree by the end of the book)
Let me add, that everything you need to know about Book One is summarized in the first chapter of CHALCEDONY, so you can skip book one if you want.
With Book Two of the Everleaf Series I was able to merge black urban characters (via the characters from Black Beauty) and mainstream fantasy (via the characters from Coal).
And then there was my fun list that motivated me to finish when things got hard:
-Black villains. I love! Love!!! A good villain
-Black heroes... duh
-Racebending (shout out to Octavia Butler and WILD SEED)
-Chalcedony toeing the line been good and bad.
-Coal not getting punked (much).
-Carefree black kids (who aren't so carefree by the end of the book)
Let me add, that everything you need to know about Book One is summarized in the first chapter of CHALCEDONY, so you can skip book one if you want.
May 30, 2016
"Chalcedony" is the second book in Burris' Everleaf Series. This book brings back familiar characters from "Coal," as the story continues, following Coal, Chalcedony, and Haline as the main POV characters. Burris weaves a wonderful mystery of a story, using the POV characters to thread the plot, leaving the reader wondering how all the pieces fit together in a complete tapestry. Some questions are answered, especially about Coal, while others are raised. The ending is a bit of a cliffhanger. Well, more than a bit, but it should make for an interesting opening to the next book. It definitely left me wanting to know what would happen next and how things would end for the main and supporting characters.
I will say,I found it curious how often Chalcedony, especially with the book named after her, was foiled time and again. While young, I know, she's also powerful and not unintelligent. There were just too many times she was outmaneuvered. Even though other characters were as well they, at least, had moments in which they demonstrated a good deal of competency. Chalcedony and her shadows, ironically, rarely did. They tried-hard. And she's an active and passionate queen, which was great. But I wanted to see her be truly successful in one of her missions. I really hope she gets a chance to shine and show she's a queen of worth in the third book-- a satisfying evolution of the character.
This is an engaging and entertaining book with nice twists I did not see coming. A definite recommended read.
I will say,I found it curious how often Chalcedony, especially with the book named after her, was foiled time and again. While young, I know, she's also powerful and not unintelligent. There were just too many times she was outmaneuvered. Even though other characters were as well they, at least, had moments in which they demonstrated a good deal of competency. Chalcedony and her shadows, ironically, rarely did. They tried-hard. And she's an active and passionate queen, which was great. But I wanted to see her be truly successful in one of her missions. I really hope she gets a chance to shine and show she's a queen of worth in the third book-- a satisfying evolution of the character.
This is an engaging and entertaining book with nice twists I did not see coming. A definite recommended read.
May 3, 2016
So many twists and turns!
This book was interesting from the very beginning, but towards the middle it got so surprising that I thought my head would explode. I had a vision of how I wanted this story to conclude, but I was pleasantly surprised by the path the story took. I laughed several times throughout the story, and I am adopting Coal as my book son. He would fit in nicely with my family. Well paced. Extremely unique (I love unique, strange, and unpredictable). Bring on Book 3! Without giving away any spoilers.....I can't wait to see what happens next.
This book was interesting from the very beginning, but towards the middle it got so surprising that I thought my head would explode. I had a vision of how I wanted this story to conclude, but I was pleasantly surprised by the path the story took. I laughed several times throughout the story, and I am adopting Coal as my book son. He would fit in nicely with my family. Well paced. Extremely unique (I love unique, strange, and unpredictable). Bring on Book 3! Without giving away any spoilers.....I can't wait to see what happens next.
November 28, 2016
I liked Chalcedony even better than Coal, the first book in the Everleaf series. The characters continue to develop in believable ways, and I really liked Coal's story arc in the human realm, especially his interactions with Zora and Joseph. Some very exciting stuff happens for him near the end of the book, but (and) also some stuff that's really painful and hard. (Fortunately Zora is there to help lighten the mood, but I really felt bad for Coal, for some of the stuff he learned.) Chalcedony grows a lot, too (though I'm still most emphatically not shipping Coal and Chalcedony! I'm for Coal and Zora, though I don't know if that can happen, now). Also, the dwarf Haline is back, and her plotline is excellent--a sort of fey environmental detective story, but also stuff about love across the barriers that people (or fey) erect.
One thing that impressed me in this book--it's something that started in Coal but has gotten more developed here--is that the author is able to show both sides of the overarching conflict in the fey (and human) realm without tipping her hand regarding which side is going to win out at the end. There's one group in the fey realm that wants interaction with humans and an open border, so to speak, and another group that doesn't. My inclination is to go for the open border--but that's shown to have all kinds of bad effects ... and yet also some good ones. So yeah, I'm really curious how it's going to end.
There was a big gap of time between when I started reading and when I finished. When I picked the book back up after that gap, I was able to fall right back into the story, and toward the end, I really couldn't put it down. But don't do what I did--read the book straight through. It deserves it.
Warning though! It ends with a cliffhanger.
One thing that impressed me in this book--it's something that started in Coal but has gotten more developed here--is that the author is able to show both sides of the overarching conflict in the fey (and human) realm without tipping her hand regarding which side is going to win out at the end. There's one group in the fey realm that wants interaction with humans and an open border, so to speak, and another group that doesn't. My inclination is to go for the open border--but that's shown to have all kinds of bad effects ... and yet also some good ones. So yeah, I'm really curious how it's going to end.
There was a big gap of time between when I started reading and when I finished. When I picked the book back up after that gap, I was able to fall right back into the story, and toward the end, I really couldn't put it down. But don't do what I did--read the book straight through. It deserves it.
Warning though! It ends with a cliffhanger.
July 5, 2017
My night didn't turn out the way that I was hoping for so I took the opportunity of having my laptop on me to finish this story. All in all it wasn't a time wasted and it is with sorrow that I close the Kindle app on this particular story.
I had the pleasure of being introduced to this series when I won "Coal" as part of the Goodreads Giveaway and then since of my interest in it I was sent the prequel "Black Beauty" by the author for a review. I enjoyed both of these books and the creativity that Ms. Constance has in bringing this world to life but she has far outdone herself with this particular book.
One of the things that I truly enjoy doing when reviewing books is to go over the fact whether a book in a series can be a standalone or if it has to be propped by the books that came before it since there are times you will start on a series unknowingly then find yourself lost in a book that doesn't make sense. "Chalcedony" does a great in its own right and for beginning readers of this series who come across this book or wish to read it first they will find enough of "Black Beauty" and "Coal" within the pages that they will be updated while at the same time enjoying the events being presented to the reader.
Continuing in the same vein as her other writings, Constance brings back to us solid characters with strong personalities that don't fade into one another. Their strengths shine forth on an equal ground with their weaknesses making them realistic in an emotional story that is more relatable than some other fantasy tellings.
And finally there is a beautiful balance of emotions at the same time so that it doesn't lean towards cliché YA girl drama, dull repetitive romance or just another fantasy story. Combined with the action, especially towards the end makes this book one that is definitely hard to put down until the end page is reached.
Cannot wait for the last book and to see how it will all end!
**Please note; I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review**
I had the pleasure of being introduced to this series when I won "Coal" as part of the Goodreads Giveaway and then since of my interest in it I was sent the prequel "Black Beauty" by the author for a review. I enjoyed both of these books and the creativity that Ms. Constance has in bringing this world to life but she has far outdone herself with this particular book.
One of the things that I truly enjoy doing when reviewing books is to go over the fact whether a book in a series can be a standalone or if it has to be propped by the books that came before it since there are times you will start on a series unknowingly then find yourself lost in a book that doesn't make sense. "Chalcedony" does a great in its own right and for beginning readers of this series who come across this book or wish to read it first they will find enough of "Black Beauty" and "Coal" within the pages that they will be updated while at the same time enjoying the events being presented to the reader.
Continuing in the same vein as her other writings, Constance brings back to us solid characters with strong personalities that don't fade into one another. Their strengths shine forth on an equal ground with their weaknesses making them realistic in an emotional story that is more relatable than some other fantasy tellings.
And finally there is a beautiful balance of emotions at the same time so that it doesn't lean towards cliché YA girl drama, dull repetitive romance or just another fantasy story. Combined with the action, especially towards the end makes this book one that is definitely hard to put down until the end page is reached.
Cannot wait for the last book and to see how it will all end!
**Please note; I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review**
May 22, 2016
I thought I hit the car in front of me when it ended. I thought, what a cliff hanger? Nope, not going to spoil it for anyone. This sequel was quick to read and has developed some great twist in turns in the Coal, Chalcedony story. I think, Constance Burris has done a wonderful job in blending the contemporary with fantasy, and she has created a unique fiction world that tells a multifaceted story.
May 7, 2016
Loved it!!!! Queen Chalcedony realizes as Queen she is un the spotlight 24/7 which means everything she does will be talked about . Meanwhile Coal is finding out how to be human again but he is discovering secrets that have been hidden from him. Can't wait for the next book !
May 13, 2016
I really, really enjoy this series. Coal and Chalcedony are flawed and wonderful characters, and have such fantastic stories! Burris weaves a interesting and engaging tale. Highly recommended for fans of fantasy of any age!
September 11, 2016
Wonderful reading. Such love, what someone will do for this. Kept me entertained until the end and wanting more. Action. Love everything by this author
May 24, 2016
This series sucks you in and you can't wait for more. I totally love Coal. Everyone in his life has lied to him. He is starting to find out who he really is, but the humans and the fey all want him for their own selfish reasons. I didn't care for Chalcedony at the end of the furst book, Coal. I am still on the fence about her, however I am glad to find out that she seems to have a conscious about some of the bad things she has done, as she has been having nightmares about kidnapping Elizabeth and Elizabeth's mom subsequently committing suicide. These characters draw you in until they are so real. You hate some, love others, and some characters show so many different sides, you aren't sure if they are the goods ones or the evil ones. Constance Burris keeps the reader guessing, which is a sign of all good story tellers. I was given a copy of this book for an honest review.
November 17, 2016
Must Read for all you Fantasy buffs!
Coal and Chalcedony where my introduction to Ms Burris books and she did not disappoint. If you are a fan of writers such as KF Breene or Maggie Shayne, then you are going to love, love, Ms Burris! She writes with such clarity and detail that transports you right into each scene. The main characters are well developed; you either loved them or hate them; or maybe a little of both. I will be reading Black Beauty, the prequel to Coal and Chalcedony and of course Jade when available.
Coal and Chalcedony where my introduction to Ms Burris books and she did not disappoint. If you are a fan of writers such as KF Breene or Maggie Shayne, then you are going to love, love, Ms Burris! She writes with such clarity and detail that transports you right into each scene. The main characters are well developed; you either loved them or hate them; or maybe a little of both. I will be reading Black Beauty, the prequel to Coal and Chalcedony and of course Jade when available.
June 23, 2016
The only problem with this book is that it's over! Can't wait for Jade.
I love the intrigues of the fae courts creating new problems, and the subtle touchstones woven in to connect Everleaf to our world, from Black Lives Matter to fracking-poisoned water, serve to give weight and stakes that a lot of Urban Fantasy novels miss.
I highly recommend reading every book in the Everleaf series and then joining me to wait with bated breath for Jade!
I love the intrigues of the fae courts creating new problems, and the subtle touchstones woven in to connect Everleaf to our world, from Black Lives Matter to fracking-poisoned water, serve to give weight and stakes that a lot of Urban Fantasy novels miss.
I highly recommend reading every book in the Everleaf series and then joining me to wait with bated breath for Jade!
February 6, 2018
4.5 stars rounded up to 5 because I liked it better than the first book
Chalcedony is the follow-up to Coal, which I read quite some time ago. I enjoyed the first book, but I thought this one was better for several reasons. I thought the writing was much better in this book all around, with few typos, a smooth style, and an engaging story.
In this book we spend a lot of time in the 'real' world, are introduce to new villains, and make some new friends. I enjoyed Coal's character much more this time, as he has matured somewhat, and I enjoyed the twists his story took.
Although this book is titled after Chalcedony, I didn't find her character especially compelling. She's not very likable to me, which I believe is intentional, but I don't really even like her as a villain. She's not really a villain, but neither is she a hero… but that's kind of a good thing, isn't it? She's caught up in everything around her and she's immature and selfish and too powerful for her own good and not as smart as she thinks she is. So, she's kind of like a real person, lol, albeit a real person with magic powers, red eyes, and pointy ears.
There's another character, Haline, who I enjoyed very much. I think I could read a book just about her and her adventures and be happy. She's a dwarf, but not a typical one, and her spunkiness appealed to me. Yeah, she might have been my favorite character. One problem with reading stories about teenagers is that sometimes they act too much like teenagers and they irritate me, but Haline was a nice relief from the drama. And again, Coal had grown up a bit, too.
Language: Infrequent minor swearing.
Sexual Content: None.
Violence: A bit of weirdness with a creepy villain, but nothing I would consider ridiculous or gratuitous.
Overall Message/Plot: The truth is, I didn't spend a lot of time analyzing the story. I read it for fun. In fact, I should admit that when I read this I wasn't looking for minor issues, so don't come after me if you find things I didn't notice. A few little things did jump out at me, but nothing that kept me from enjoying the story. There are some fun developments, some people learn to be less stupid… It's not one of those freakish stories where it all comes together and you wake your husband up because your mind is so blown that you can't shut up, but as far as I remember it all fit together and there were some cool twists that I didn't see coming. As in the first book, I didn't find the ending satisfying, but the truth is that it's part of a series and the next book will pick up where this one dropped off. At least it's not one of those annoying cliff hangers. I look forward to reading the next in the series, Jade: Book Three of the Everleaf Series.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
My blog: rawhitebooksandmore.weebly.com
Chalcedony is the follow-up to Coal, which I read quite some time ago. I enjoyed the first book, but I thought this one was better for several reasons. I thought the writing was much better in this book all around, with few typos, a smooth style, and an engaging story.
In this book we spend a lot of time in the 'real' world, are introduce to new villains, and make some new friends. I enjoyed Coal's character much more this time, as he has matured somewhat, and I enjoyed the twists his story took.
Although this book is titled after Chalcedony, I didn't find her character especially compelling. She's not very likable to me, which I believe is intentional, but I don't really even like her as a villain. She's not really a villain, but neither is she a hero… but that's kind of a good thing, isn't it? She's caught up in everything around her and she's immature and selfish and too powerful for her own good and not as smart as she thinks she is. So, she's kind of like a real person, lol, albeit a real person with magic powers, red eyes, and pointy ears.
There's another character, Haline, who I enjoyed very much. I think I could read a book just about her and her adventures and be happy. She's a dwarf, but not a typical one, and her spunkiness appealed to me. Yeah, she might have been my favorite character. One problem with reading stories about teenagers is that sometimes they act too much like teenagers and they irritate me, but Haline was a nice relief from the drama. And again, Coal had grown up a bit, too.
Language: Infrequent minor swearing.
Sexual Content: None.
Violence: A bit of weirdness with a creepy villain, but nothing I would consider ridiculous or gratuitous.
Overall Message/Plot: The truth is, I didn't spend a lot of time analyzing the story. I read it for fun. In fact, I should admit that when I read this I wasn't looking for minor issues, so don't come after me if you find things I didn't notice. A few little things did jump out at me, but nothing that kept me from enjoying the story. There are some fun developments, some people learn to be less stupid… It's not one of those freakish stories where it all comes together and you wake your husband up because your mind is so blown that you can't shut up, but as far as I remember it all fit together and there were some cool twists that I didn't see coming. As in the first book, I didn't find the ending satisfying, but the truth is that it's part of a series and the next book will pick up where this one dropped off. At least it's not one of those annoying cliff hangers. I look forward to reading the next in the series, Jade: Book Three of the Everleaf Series.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
My blog: rawhitebooksandmore.weebly.com
November 12, 2019
DAMN Chalcedony is failing as a new Queen. I feel kind of sorry for her.
This book was a wild ride. I enjoyed every twist and turn. On to Jade: Book Three of the Everleaf Series.
This book was a wild ride. I enjoyed every twist and turn. On to Jade: Book Three of the Everleaf Series.
February 10, 2019
I definitely liked this better than the first book in the series, but it still doesn't quite capture what was so great about the prequel story Black Beauty [although there is an ad for that story in the back of this book, so maybe it was actually written AFTER this book?]. Still, I liked seeing Coal in the human world and interacting with other people while simultaneously getting some larger glimpses into faerie was well. Also I was definitely not expecting that reveal at the end! I'm hoping the last book is going to have a feel even more similar to the prequel, but I guess this just might be a case where I only like a random one-off story and not the main series so much.
May 12, 2017
Really good
Okay, not as spellbinding as the first book, but close. Also, another cliffhanger, so on to book three we go! You just can't stop!
Okay, not as spellbinding as the first book, but close. Also, another cliffhanger, so on to book three we go! You just can't stop!
January 23, 2019
The second time around
I think this book kept the momentum up from the first book (which is rare). Everything was unpredictable. I can't wait to see what happens to Coal now.
I think this book kept the momentum up from the first book (which is rare). Everything was unpredictable. I can't wait to see what happens to Coal now.
May 24, 2016
After helping Elizabeth escape the fey realm, Coal finds that he's stuck in the human world. Worse than that, he's been arrested and placed in detention for being a party to Elizabeth's kidnapping. The government agent who arrested him is willing to let him go, but he has a condition. He wants Coal to give up Chalcedony as Elizabeth's kidnapper. It turns out taking a human to the fey realm without their consent violates a long-standing treaty between the humans and the fey. But although Coal already betrayed Chaledony by bringing Elizabeth home, he's wary of saying anything more.
All Coal really wants is to return to the fey realm. It's all he's known and he considers it to be his home. But getting back there isn't as easy as it might seem. And Coal will need to enlist some unlikely allies in his quest. Along the way, though, he learns the truth about his past and it turns everything on its head.
Things aren't all great in the fey realm, either. Chalcedony enlists Queen Tasla to help confront Queen Isis for allowing free traffic through her door. One of the jobs of the queens is to ensure their doors are properly guarded. To do otherwise is ground for other queens to forcibly remove you from power. And it looks like Chalcedony and Tasla will need to do just that. But Isis isn't going to go down without a fight.
With Coal's shocking truths revealed in the human world and war brewing in the fey realm, this book is a game changer for everyone involved.
--
I really enjoyed Coal when I read it a while ago. There's a uniqueness to the world of this story. It eschews many of the YA fantasy tropes, and it does so quite well. I never once thought to myself "Oh, yep, there's that thing we keep seeing in every new YA book." The author brings a a refreshing voice and a vibrant set of characters to life on the page.
There's also a great balance of action and character development in this book. Readers learn more about the history of this world, but you don't have to wade through chapter after chapter of exposition to get it. And, as a special treat, we find out what happened to everyone at the end of Black Beauty--and there are some definite major twists that came out of that.
I'm definitely looking forward to the next book!
[Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.]
All Coal really wants is to return to the fey realm. It's all he's known and he considers it to be his home. But getting back there isn't as easy as it might seem. And Coal will need to enlist some unlikely allies in his quest. Along the way, though, he learns the truth about his past and it turns everything on its head.
Things aren't all great in the fey realm, either. Chalcedony enlists Queen Tasla to help confront Queen Isis for allowing free traffic through her door. One of the jobs of the queens is to ensure their doors are properly guarded. To do otherwise is ground for other queens to forcibly remove you from power. And it looks like Chalcedony and Tasla will need to do just that. But Isis isn't going to go down without a fight.
With Coal's shocking truths revealed in the human world and war brewing in the fey realm, this book is a game changer for everyone involved.
--
I really enjoyed Coal when I read it a while ago. There's a uniqueness to the world of this story. It eschews many of the YA fantasy tropes, and it does so quite well. I never once thought to myself "Oh, yep, there's that thing we keep seeing in every new YA book." The author brings a a refreshing voice and a vibrant set of characters to life on the page.
There's also a great balance of action and character development in this book. Readers learn more about the history of this world, but you don't have to wade through chapter after chapter of exposition to get it. And, as a special treat, we find out what happened to everyone at the end of Black Beauty--and there are some definite major twists that came out of that.
I'm definitely looking forward to the next book!
[Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.]
July 6, 2016
Chalcedony is Book Two in Constance Burris’ Everleaf series. (Psst: The series starts with Book Zero, Black Beauty, in case you’re thinking about picking it up. And I recommend you do.)
I am so happy to read about characters of color in a fantasy setting. Although Book One: Coal takes place mostly in the fae realm, Chalcedony includes both the fae and human worlds almost equally. Understandable as a main part of the plot revolves around the barrier between the worlds and if it’s being guarded well enough.
Chalcedony is a queenling in the fairy world—she won’t become a true queen until she has children. She’s wild and undisciplined and headstrong, which makes her an interesting character. I have my bias about Chalcedony from things that occurred in Coal, but Burris is able to make the reader’s allegiances waver from one character to another with great skill.
Even so, a good portion of the story is still about Coal, which is a good thing. Reading about his growth as a character and his physical changes brought a heavy dose of classic fairy tale to the story. I’m also engaged with seeing his increased confidence as he moves through the human world, gaining allies, and an enemy or two.
Also, I enjoyed seeing characters from Black Beauty brought into the tale, providing some moments that lean more towards the horror genre, which I found exciting.
While Chalcedony is marked as a YA book, and Everleaf as a YA series, there are enough themes of betrayal, environmental concerns, and class and culture divides to keep adult readers hooked. I look forward to reading Book Three, where I hope to see some of the plot tendrils Burris has left dangling weaved into the story.
I am so happy to read about characters of color in a fantasy setting. Although Book One: Coal takes place mostly in the fae realm, Chalcedony includes both the fae and human worlds almost equally. Understandable as a main part of the plot revolves around the barrier between the worlds and if it’s being guarded well enough.
Chalcedony is a queenling in the fairy world—she won’t become a true queen until she has children. She’s wild and undisciplined and headstrong, which makes her an interesting character. I have my bias about Chalcedony from things that occurred in Coal, but Burris is able to make the reader’s allegiances waver from one character to another with great skill.
Even so, a good portion of the story is still about Coal, which is a good thing. Reading about his growth as a character and his physical changes brought a heavy dose of classic fairy tale to the story. I’m also engaged with seeing his increased confidence as he moves through the human world, gaining allies, and an enemy or two.
Also, I enjoyed seeing characters from Black Beauty brought into the tale, providing some moments that lean more towards the horror genre, which I found exciting.
While Chalcedony is marked as a YA book, and Everleaf as a YA series, there are enough themes of betrayal, environmental concerns, and class and culture divides to keep adult readers hooked. I look forward to reading Book Three, where I hope to see some of the plot tendrils Burris has left dangling weaved into the story.
June 23, 2016
Ah, what fun. :) The characters have developed more since book 1, but everyone is split up while the creative web spins around and around, each time bringing each part of the story plot closer to the center.
It's intriguing and a great book to just curl up in bed and indulge on. Not so complicated that your head is spinning, or so engrossing that you can't step back and breath, but in a gentle place in the middle.
I'm rather disappointed that the next book isn't already available, but I'll definitely be keeping my eye on it, to read when it is.
It's intriguing and a great book to just curl up in bed and indulge on. Not so complicated that your head is spinning, or so engrossing that you can't step back and breath, but in a gentle place in the middle.
I'm rather disappointed that the next book isn't already available, but I'll definitely be keeping my eye on it, to read when it is.
September 17, 2016
Well where do I start, There is a whole lot going on in a good way I am glad to say. Although Chalcedony cannot catch a break she is smack dab in the middle of the action while all hell is breaking out around her. Coal on the other the hand is learning what it is to be in the human realm and not too fond of the people he has dealt with. Some of his skills in the fae realm keeping him alive but even he has a few surprises in store. What am I saying? Great read! Buckle your seats because it is a fast read. Enjoying and looking forward to more from this new writer.
October 7, 2016
Chalcedony is a continuation of Coal. We brought to the human world where Coal as been exiled.
I really enjoyed this book. Finding out more about Coal and Chalcedony really helped me keep reading. After the first book I wasn't sure I wanted to read the next book because of the character Chalcedony. However the character development was great and made the reading that much better.
I really enjoyed this book. Finding out more about Coal and Chalcedony really helped me keep reading. After the first book I wasn't sure I wanted to read the next book because of the character Chalcedony. However the character development was great and made the reading that much better.
July 3, 2016
Still love chalcedony's crazy butt lol
February 3, 2018
DNF
Skim read and still suffered from how bad this was. It's all over the place. It's so long. And there is nothing good about it. -Zoe
Skim read and still suffered from how bad this was. It's all over the place. It's so long. And there is nothing good about it. -Zoe
May 8, 2017
We are born fearing those who are both different and bigger than we are.
This was awesome. So glad I read (and loved) the novella before starting this series. This books ties it in perfectly. So anxious to read the next (final?) book.
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