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Tales of the Tuath Dé #2
Because You Needed Me
With Ciaran's magic stripped from him by Noah's deadly spell, there's only one option open to the wounded fairy--return to his ancestral home of Tír na nÓg and beg for aid from the family he fled. He isn't adjusting well to being human, and his health and memory are fading fast, but the land of the fairies has its own dangers. The trip will take Trent far outside his comfort zone and stress the limits of the couple's burgeoning relationship. Ciaran has been keeping secrets, and one of them may be too much for Trent to accept.Noah isn't faring much better. Plagued by visions of memories not his own, he's forced to rely on Julien to help find a way to undo the spell, or complete it and kill Ciaran at last. Julien is tortured by guilt, working tirelessly to track Ciaran down and cure his friend, all the while pretending he still sees Noah only as a friend.The hunter has all but run out of leads when a mysterious fairy arrives with a mission to bring Noah to Tír na nÓg for an ancient healing ritual. Their problems seem to be solved, until the fairy reveals the catch--to restore Ciaran's magic and his memories, Noah must die.
- GenresM M RomanceFantasy
250 pages, Paperback
Published April 8, 2016
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August 4, 2021
4 Stars
Review:
I’m really glad I decided to continue this series because this book went in a completely different direction from the first, and I liked it even more!
Whereas the first was a light, fun, somewhat silly, romance-focused story, this one had some fun to it but also had a lot more struggle, tension, and gravity and was focused on trying to find cures for Ciaran and Noah, both of whom were dying from magic gone wrong.
Trent and Ciaran’s romance was less snarky quips and obnoxious charm, and more difficult secrets coming to light, leaning on each other in tough moments, and realizing/accepting the full weight of their commitment. I was able to feel a little more depth to it.
Noah and Julien’s romance, on the other hand, was awkward conversations, confusing feelings, and difficulty communicating those feelings, at least on Julien’s part. Julien was rather hopeless on the romance front, to be honest. So hopeless that it was endearing, but also made me want to smack him, but also made me happy because it provided me with a bit of masochistic enjoyment when it left both men pining and struggling with their emotions. Luckily another character realized how hopeless he was and stepped in to help. I actually believed their romance more than Trent and Ciaran’s and maybe even liked it more. It was fumbling, awkward, angsty, shy, and sweet. It wasn’t as sudden (they’d already known each other a while), and it had a more solid base than annoyed quips and sexual chemistry.
Ciaran also felt a little older this time, in dialogue and action, and I got more of a sense of his true age.
Another thing that made this one better for me was that they went to the faery realm! I enjoyed getting to see Tir Na Nog and learning about Ciaran’s family and past.
The magic, the effect it had on Ciaran and Noah, was also interesting and even added some emotion to the book. I worried for and felt for them. I felt for their partners too who were worried about losing them.
I still didn’t love the jumping POVs / omniscience, but that is what it is. I’m getting more used to it.
Overall, this was a great sequel that upped the tension and emotion and angst, added more depth to the characters and relationships, and included an interesting trip to the faery realm, and I’m definitely glad I decided to continue the series!
*Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2021 // Format: Ebook via TTS*
Recommended For:
Fans of Book 1 in Tess Barnett's Tale of the Tuath Dé Series. Anyone who likes paranormal romance that's fun and a little silly but also gets deeper as it grows, mlm romance, fae, witches, and some heaviness and tension that's balanced with sweetness.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
Review:
I’m really glad I decided to continue this series because this book went in a completely different direction from the first, and I liked it even more!
Whereas the first was a light, fun, somewhat silly, romance-focused story, this one had some fun to it but also had a lot more struggle, tension, and gravity and was focused on trying to find cures for Ciaran and Noah, both of whom were dying from magic gone wrong.
Trent and Ciaran’s romance was less snarky quips and obnoxious charm, and more difficult secrets coming to light, leaning on each other in tough moments, and realizing/accepting the full weight of their commitment. I was able to feel a little more depth to it.
Noah and Julien’s romance, on the other hand, was awkward conversations, confusing feelings, and difficulty communicating those feelings, at least on Julien’s part. Julien was rather hopeless on the romance front, to be honest. So hopeless that it was endearing, but also made me want to smack him, but also made me happy because it provided me with a bit of masochistic enjoyment when it left both men pining and struggling with their emotions. Luckily another character realized how hopeless he was and stepped in to help. I actually believed their romance more than Trent and Ciaran’s and maybe even liked it more. It was fumbling, awkward, angsty, shy, and sweet. It wasn’t as sudden (they’d already known each other a while), and it had a more solid base than annoyed quips and sexual chemistry.
Ciaran also felt a little older this time, in dialogue and action, and I got more of a sense of his true age.
Another thing that made this one better for me was that they went to the faery realm! I enjoyed getting to see Tir Na Nog and learning about Ciaran’s family and past.
The magic, the effect it had on Ciaran and Noah, was also interesting and even added some emotion to the book. I worried for and felt for them. I felt for their partners too who were worried about losing them.
I still didn’t love the jumping POVs / omniscience, but that is what it is. I’m getting more used to it.
Overall, this was a great sequel that upped the tension and emotion and angst, added more depth to the characters and relationships, and included an interesting trip to the faery realm, and I’m definitely glad I decided to continue the series!
*Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2021 // Format: Ebook via TTS*
Recommended For:
Fans of Book 1 in Tess Barnett's Tale of the Tuath Dé Series. Anyone who likes paranormal romance that's fun and a little silly but also gets deeper as it grows, mlm romance, fae, witches, and some heaviness and tension that's balanced with sweetness.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
July 23, 2023
In this book of the series I fell in love with many of the characters. Of course the main couples. Dare I say I love Julien and Noah more than Cian and Trent now. Lots of twists and turns and seeing the world building really come to life in this part of the series was a treat! Can't wait to see what comes next for the main characters!
September 4, 2023
The things we do for love, I thoroughly enjoyed the second installment of this series. Seeing Julien realize how much Noah means to him and do whatever necessary to save him was heartwarming. Definitely redeemed himself, as for Ciaran and Trent it was good to see them stand by eachother even when Trent learns the secrets Ciaran kept from him. With a HFN I look forward to reading the next book!
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