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Circuit Fae #2
Ouroboros
All introverted geek girl Syl Skye wants is to get close to her girlfriend. But when you can kill with a simple touch, a normal date night’s not really in the cards.
As it happens, Syl is also a sleeper-princess of the fair Fae. Last year after a freak accident, her power Awakened, granting her white flame to purify the darkness.
Rouen Rivoche is that darkness—a dark Fae princess whose power to bewitch mortals is as terrifying as the violet lightning she controls. Rouen is Syl’s total opposite. Her mortal enemy.
She’s also Syl’s beloved girlfriend.
And even though they joined forces to defeat the evil Circuit Fae who harnessed the killing magic in technology to take over the school…that was so last year.
Now, Syl’s touch could mean Rouen’s death. Her increasing power is spiraling out of control, threatening to burn down everything she and Rouen have built together.
Their lives, their love, their very world.
As it happens, Syl is also a sleeper-princess of the fair Fae. Last year after a freak accident, her power Awakened, granting her white flame to purify the darkness.
Rouen Rivoche is that darkness—a dark Fae princess whose power to bewitch mortals is as terrifying as the violet lightning she controls. Rouen is Syl’s total opposite. Her mortal enemy.
She’s also Syl’s beloved girlfriend.
And even though they joined forces to defeat the evil Circuit Fae who harnessed the killing magic in technology to take over the school…that was so last year.
Now, Syl’s touch could mean Rouen’s death. Her increasing power is spiraling out of control, threatening to burn down everything she and Rouen have built together.
Their lives, their love, their very world.
414 pages, Paperback
First published March 27, 2018
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Genevieve Iseult Eldredge
24 books63 followersGenevieve Iseult Eldredge (she/they) writes angsty, slow-burn lesbian stories about girls who can’t decide whether to kiss or kill each other.
Sometimes they do both.
GIE is multi-published and, in her role as an editor, has guided hundreds of authors throughout the course of their publishing careers.
Her readers say GIE is a "master of world building," who is "stellar" at normalizing LGBTQIA+ characters and relationships and "writing for the broader community."
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THE CIRCUIT FAE SERIES
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Moribund
Derailed - a Moribund Prequel Novella
Ouroboros
Dethroned – An Inimical Prequel Novella
Inimical
Rekindled – a Nemesis Prequel Novella
Nemesis
Eidolon – coming soon!
Sometimes they do both.
GIE is multi-published and, in her role as an editor, has guided hundreds of authors throughout the course of their publishing careers.
Her readers say GIE is a "master of world building," who is "stellar" at normalizing LGBTQIA+ characters and relationships and "writing for the broader community."
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Website: https://www.girlyengine.com/
Facebook: Genevieve Iseult Eldredge – Author
Twitter: @girlyengine
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/girlyengine/
Join GIE's newsletter and never miss a release: https://www.girlyengine.com/contact
REPRESENTATION
Linda Camacho at Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency
THE CIRCUIT FAE SERIES
Moribund eSampler (FREE)
Moribund
Derailed - a Moribund Prequel Novella
Ouroboros
Dethroned – An Inimical Prequel Novella
Inimical
Rekindled – a Nemesis Prequel Novella
Nemesis
Eidolon – coming soon!
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March 27, 2018
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Wow… I mean, Moribund (book one in the series) was just an adventure I personally enjoyed. But Ouroboros was just as good! The storyline follows on from the ending of Moribund where we re-join the two main characters Syl and Rouen, their powers could ultimately signal the downfall of both of them. Again, the story was action-packed with great pacing and dialogue, wanting to keep me reading on till the final page. I really enjoyed the F/F romance with a good setting. As of this moment of time with me typing, I need book three in my life!!! Since both novels were very quick to read (I read both each in one sitting), if you are travelling or looking for a fun fast-paced journey, then definitely stop by this series!
EXTRA- As you can see readers... I'm still in a bit of a swoony mood right now so my thoughts are rather dazed haha. XD
Wow… I mean, Moribund (book one in the series) was just an adventure I personally enjoyed. But Ouroboros was just as good! The storyline follows on from the ending of Moribund where we re-join the two main characters Syl and Rouen, their powers could ultimately signal the downfall of both of them. Again, the story was action-packed with great pacing and dialogue, wanting to keep me reading on till the final page. I really enjoyed the F/F romance with a good setting. As of this moment of time with me typing, I need book three in my life!!! Since both novels were very quick to read (I read both each in one sitting), if you are travelling or looking for a fun fast-paced journey, then definitely stop by this series!
EXTRA- As you can see readers... I'm still in a bit of a swoony mood right now so my thoughts are rather dazed haha. XD
August 18, 2018
Fairies from different magic.
Rouen and Syl are an unlikely couple. One dark and one fair fae. They are hoping for a quiet date night but evil forces don't give you a night off.
The tables are turned in the second instalment of the Circuit Fae series. It's Syl magic that wants to harm Rouen, which is a bit of a problem when trying to date. Now Syl is the last sleeper princess, and her power is awake, more fae are interested in her. She has a new suitor that wants a piece of her and doesn't want her to spare a dark fairy.
The mean girl at school Fiann isn't going anywhere and knows about the girls. She wants to help Rouen get rid of Syl and take her place by her side.
This is a lesbian romance with a fantasy twist.
I've joined the tour for book 3, Inimical is out in September 2018. I would say this series is aimed at the younger teen (16). I think they would enjoy the choice of language. It fits the age group of the girls. There is some high school drama in this instalment but it's mainly fantasy action.
3 stars out of 5. This series is available on Kindle Unlimited.
Rouen and Syl are an unlikely couple. One dark and one fair fae. They are hoping for a quiet date night but evil forces don't give you a night off.
The tables are turned in the second instalment of the Circuit Fae series. It's Syl magic that wants to harm Rouen, which is a bit of a problem when trying to date. Now Syl is the last sleeper princess, and her power is awake, more fae are interested in her. She has a new suitor that wants a piece of her and doesn't want her to spare a dark fairy.
The mean girl at school Fiann isn't going anywhere and knows about the girls. She wants to help Rouen get rid of Syl and take her place by her side.
This is a lesbian romance with a fantasy twist.
I've joined the tour for book 3, Inimical is out in September 2018. I would say this series is aimed at the younger teen (16). I think they would enjoy the choice of language. It fits the age group of the girls. There is some high school drama in this instalment but it's mainly fantasy action.
3 stars out of 5. This series is available on Kindle Unlimited.
April 1, 2018
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley
I think I would definitely enjoy this series more if I was still a teenager, but at the end of the day I want to read a cute story about lesbian fairies so here I am. This book is just full-up with teen-angst and high school drama and features characters such as the Mean Rich Pretty Cheerleader Villain [TM]. One of the other reviews I read said that this is 'probably the most YA book I've ever read' and I would honestly have to agree with that.
So why am I, a person who periodically complains about YA books being 'too YA', reading this? Well ...LESBIAN FAIRIES. More specifically: Lesbian. Goth. Rockstar. Fairy. [shrug] Look this book is basically pure wish fulfillment for any queer girl who loves fairies and has also had a crush on [insert popular goth female singer here]. I personally am partial to Tarja Turunen of Nightwish fame, but I'm sure Amy Lee or Siouxsie Sioux or any number of others are equally as popular depending on your age and taste.
The plot was okay, probably a bit better than the first book but still kind of buried under a lot of tropes and repetition. The villains were easy to hate although honestly a bit two-dimensional. I do appreciate that consent was such a major theme in the book because that often gets swept aside when ~pretty guys~ show up in YA books, but not here. Some of the stuff with the ending seemed a bit hand-wavy to me since it went counter to literally every single thing that we had been told repeatedly for the entire book, but like I said before, I am not really reading this for the plot.
Two big things that had me rolling my eyes were all the pop culture references [seriously, this book has more pop culture references than a Deadpool comic - See what I did there? lol] because it just gets old after awhile and also the fact that both Syl and Rouen kept calling the other one 'my girl' in their internal monologues. I know that doesn't SOUND like it would be that annoying but it was just so overused that my eye started to twitch every time it happened. I did a search and 'my girl' comes up 90 times and that's not even counting the various times they would put a random adjective between the two words so I would probably add on at least 40 more for those. In a book that's about 300 pages that is one instance of 'my girl' every two pages or so [except that sometimes it literally happened 3 times on a single page. Help me.]. I feel like that is the kind of thing an author might not think about while writing/editing, but as a reader it's definitely something I notice.
Anyway, overall it was incredibly ridiculous and cliched at times but also very cute and sweet and I just love lesbian fairies so I am along for the ride in a series that is very out of my wheelhouse normally. I would recommend going into this series just expecting a cute light read and you will probably enjoy it well enough.
I think I would definitely enjoy this series more if I was still a teenager, but at the end of the day I want to read a cute story about lesbian fairies so here I am. This book is just full-up with teen-angst and high school drama and features characters such as the Mean Rich Pretty Cheerleader Villain [TM]. One of the other reviews I read said that this is 'probably the most YA book I've ever read' and I would honestly have to agree with that.
So why am I, a person who periodically complains about YA books being 'too YA', reading this? Well ...LESBIAN FAIRIES. More specifically: Lesbian. Goth. Rockstar. Fairy. [shrug] Look this book is basically pure wish fulfillment for any queer girl who loves fairies and has also had a crush on [insert popular goth female singer here]. I personally am partial to Tarja Turunen of Nightwish fame, but I'm sure Amy Lee or Siouxsie Sioux or any number of others are equally as popular depending on your age and taste.
The plot was okay, probably a bit better than the first book but still kind of buried under a lot of tropes and repetition. The villains were easy to hate although honestly a bit two-dimensional. I do appreciate that consent was such a major theme in the book because that often gets swept aside when ~pretty guys~ show up in YA books, but not here. Some of the stuff with the ending seemed a bit hand-wavy to me since it went counter to literally every single thing that we had been told repeatedly for the entire book, but like I said before, I am not really reading this for the plot.
Two big things that had me rolling my eyes were all the pop culture references [seriously, this book has more pop culture references than a Deadpool comic - See what I did there? lol] because it just gets old after awhile and also the fact that both Syl and Rouen kept calling the other one 'my girl' in their internal monologues. I know that doesn't SOUND like it would be that annoying but it was just so overused that my eye started to twitch every time it happened. I did a search and 'my girl' comes up 90 times and that's not even counting the various times they would put a random adjective between the two words so I would probably add on at least 40 more for those. In a book that's about 300 pages that is one instance of 'my girl' every two pages or so [except that sometimes it literally happened 3 times on a single page. Help me.]. I feel like that is the kind of thing an author might not think about while writing/editing, but as a reader it's definitely something I notice.
Anyway, overall it was incredibly ridiculous and cliched at times but also very cute and sweet and I just love lesbian fairies so I am along for the ride in a series that is very out of my wheelhouse normally. I would recommend going into this series just expecting a cute light read and you will probably enjoy it well enough.
March 8, 2018
When I read MORIBUND, I didn't think the action, adventure and romance could get any better but DAY-UM Genevieve Iseult Eldredge proved me wrong! OUROBOROS is a roller coaster if awesome. If you love fae, feels and awesomesauce, then DO NOT MISS THIS BOOK! You're welcome.
July 4, 2018
Ouroboros is the second book in the Circuit Fae series and it's just as awesome as book one. Maybe even more.
I love how much Syl's character has developed over the two books. She's turned into a warrior, from an introvert, geekish girl.
And contrastingly, Euphoria, or Rouen, has turned from the unbending, dark warrior into a sweet, beautiful soul.
Add them both, a bit of love, and a whole lot of fantasy filled adventure, and you have Ouroboros.
The story kept me hooked till the very last page, the thrill and suspense being perfect. There was just the right amount of sweetness and sarcasm to make the narration perfect.
All in all, Ouroboros was a fun filled, fantastical roller coaster ride, and I'm super excited for the book three!
I love how much Syl's character has developed over the two books. She's turned into a warrior, from an introvert, geekish girl.
And contrastingly, Euphoria, or Rouen, has turned from the unbending, dark warrior into a sweet, beautiful soul.
Add them both, a bit of love, and a whole lot of fantasy filled adventure, and you have Ouroboros.
The story kept me hooked till the very last page, the thrill and suspense being perfect. There was just the right amount of sweetness and sarcasm to make the narration perfect.
All in all, Ouroboros was a fun filled, fantastical roller coaster ride, and I'm super excited for the book three!
March 13, 2018
Fresh, fun, and witty! I love that Syl and Rouen fight together against all odds. It's refreshing to read a book where the Lesbian characters actually get to have a relationship. No tired old bury-your-gays tropes here. Finally!
May 6, 2018
This book is so good, it makes my heart hurt!!! More love, adventure, and fairies!!! YES!!!!!
March 30, 2018
Goodreads Synopsis:
All introverted geek girl Syl Skye wants is to get close to her girlfriend. But when you can kill with a simple touch, a normal date night’s not really in the cards.
As it happens, Syl is also a sleeper-princess of the fair Fae. Last year after a freak accident, her power Awakened, granting her white flame to purify the darkness.
Rouen Rivoche is that darkness—a dark Fae princess whose power to bewitch mortals is as terrifying as the violet lightning she controls. Rouen is Syl’s total opposite. Her mortal enemy.
She’s also Syl’s beloved girlfriend.
And even though they joined forces to defeat the evil Circuit Fae who harnessed the killing magic in technology to take over the school…that was so last year.
Now, Syl’s touch could mean Rouen’s death. Her increasing power is spiraling out of control, threatening to burn down everything she and Rouen have built together.
Their lives, their love, their very world.
My Review:
After reading the first book of this series and also the prequel, I couldn't wait to see what happened in this one. I really like the cover, and I had high hopes for this book because of where the last one left off. The beginning of this book pretty much just refreshes your memory nicely, and sums the last book up really well. I was able to get right into the story, even though it had been so long since I read the last one. Sure, there are a few parts that make me cringe, but the story is good and the characters are better than ever so I'm glad I got the chance to read this. Syl and Rouen are together at last, but they haven't had a second alone together all summer.
Ever since the big event happened in the last book, the girls have been trying to hunt down and kill every cache that's been hidden around the city. They're also hunting Ouroboros, a type of circuitry that infects everything around it. It's been a lot of work, and they just want some peace and quiet together, but they can't even touch each other much less hang out before school starts up again. I like seeing the characters develop throughout the books, Syl seems like everything she was practicing in the last book paid off, and she's much better at it. A new year at school means a new year full of unpredictable disasters, and with it comes Fiann, who's worse than ever and convinced that she's going to take over the winter court, and a new boy that no one else seems to notice.
I couldn't wait to see what happened next in this book, and I didn't want to put it down. I enjoyed it probably just as much as I did the last books, and again, I'm glad I got the chance to check it out. My favourite characters is probably Rouen, because she's just really cool. The viewpoints changed exactly like they did before, and I'm glad I got to see both sides of the story. The end was surprising and really tied everything together nicely. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book. Definitely check out this book, and the series, if you get the chance.
Here's a link to the authors Twitter, and another link to the book on Amazon!
https://twitter.com/GirlyEngine
https://www.amazon.ca/Ouroboros-Circu...
Thanks for reading! Check out this review and more at my blog.
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All introverted geek girl Syl Skye wants is to get close to her girlfriend. But when you can kill with a simple touch, a normal date night’s not really in the cards.
As it happens, Syl is also a sleeper-princess of the fair Fae. Last year after a freak accident, her power Awakened, granting her white flame to purify the darkness.
Rouen Rivoche is that darkness—a dark Fae princess whose power to bewitch mortals is as terrifying as the violet lightning she controls. Rouen is Syl’s total opposite. Her mortal enemy.
She’s also Syl’s beloved girlfriend.
And even though they joined forces to defeat the evil Circuit Fae who harnessed the killing magic in technology to take over the school…that was so last year.
Now, Syl’s touch could mean Rouen’s death. Her increasing power is spiraling out of control, threatening to burn down everything she and Rouen have built together.
Their lives, their love, their very world.
My Review:
After reading the first book of this series and also the prequel, I couldn't wait to see what happened in this one. I really like the cover, and I had high hopes for this book because of where the last one left off. The beginning of this book pretty much just refreshes your memory nicely, and sums the last book up really well. I was able to get right into the story, even though it had been so long since I read the last one. Sure, there are a few parts that make me cringe, but the story is good and the characters are better than ever so I'm glad I got the chance to read this. Syl and Rouen are together at last, but they haven't had a second alone together all summer.
Ever since the big event happened in the last book, the girls have been trying to hunt down and kill every cache that's been hidden around the city. They're also hunting Ouroboros, a type of circuitry that infects everything around it. It's been a lot of work, and they just want some peace and quiet together, but they can't even touch each other much less hang out before school starts up again. I like seeing the characters develop throughout the books, Syl seems like everything she was practicing in the last book paid off, and she's much better at it. A new year at school means a new year full of unpredictable disasters, and with it comes Fiann, who's worse than ever and convinced that she's going to take over the winter court, and a new boy that no one else seems to notice.
I couldn't wait to see what happened next in this book, and I didn't want to put it down. I enjoyed it probably just as much as I did the last books, and again, I'm glad I got the chance to check it out. My favourite characters is probably Rouen, because she's just really cool. The viewpoints changed exactly like they did before, and I'm glad I got to see both sides of the story. The end was surprising and really tied everything together nicely. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book. Definitely check out this book, and the series, if you get the chance.
Here's a link to the authors Twitter, and another link to the book on Amazon!
https://twitter.com/GirlyEngine
https://www.amazon.ca/Ouroboros-Circu...
Thanks for reading! Check out this review and more at my blog.
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April 7, 2018
The second Circuit Fae novel, Ouroboros, continues the tale of Rouen and Syl. In the aftermath of events from Moribund, the pair are left hunting down Agravaine's caches of super Moribund. These are called Ouroboros, and can be far more lethal and infectious.
That's not the pair’s only problem either. As the new school year begins, Fiann returns from 'rehab’, and she's out to find the Ouroboros caches too. When a new boy joins the school, things begin to heat up. Aldebaran is a fair Fae, claiming Syl is his princess, and she must bond with him to fully Awaken. He tricks her into putting on the equivalent of an engagement ring, which sends her magic into overdrive, making it want to attack Rouen. When Fiann gets ahold of a Ouroboros cache, Syl and Rouen must up their game, taking the battle all the way to the depths of UnderHollow itself.
This was a great continuation. Syl and Rouen continue to grow. I love the sarcastic banter between them. There's lots of really emo parts, but the story owns that, turning it to a playful joke. It's quite touching to watch them explore their feelings for one another, while also navigating the cultural differences.
Fiann is still an uber-ass in this book. She's addicted to the Fae magic, which isn't really something mundane drug rehab can help with. I love how she uses all these cheesy predictable 'villain’ lines, and Rouen or Syl calls her out on it. Or they tease one another when they themselves use cheese lines.
Aldebaran is an ass too. He comes across as entitled and misogynistic. He craves Syl’s power, but discounts the idea of women leading, or fighting. I don't think he got nearly what he deserved, and I'm sure he'll turn up again, like a bad penny. We've only seen Agravaine, and Rouen among the dark Fae. Now that they've woken, I'm interested to see what they are like. And Ms Jardin! What's her game? Why is she trapped as she is, kinda like a genie. I'd be beyond pissed if I were her.
More of the Moribund was explored here, seeming to support my thoughts that it (also the Ouroboros) consists of aggregates of nanite-like things, capable of being reshaped at will. I didn't understand why Agravaine would leave the caches for Fiann in the first place. Unless that was his final revenge- setting loose a crazed, delusional human with access to raw destructive magick.
The Fae courts sound beautiful, Summer and Winter both. We briefly get to see each, and I hope we see more of them in future books. I loved the Winter Court, which is no surprise given that summer heat can be as dangerous to me as Summer can to Rouen. I have a broken inner thermostat, and if I get overheated it can take hours to reverse.
***Many thanks to Netgalley, XPresso Tours and the author for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
That's not the pair’s only problem either. As the new school year begins, Fiann returns from 'rehab’, and she's out to find the Ouroboros caches too. When a new boy joins the school, things begin to heat up. Aldebaran is a fair Fae, claiming Syl is his princess, and she must bond with him to fully Awaken. He tricks her into putting on the equivalent of an engagement ring, which sends her magic into overdrive, making it want to attack Rouen. When Fiann gets ahold of a Ouroboros cache, Syl and Rouen must up their game, taking the battle all the way to the depths of UnderHollow itself.
This was a great continuation. Syl and Rouen continue to grow. I love the sarcastic banter between them. There's lots of really emo parts, but the story owns that, turning it to a playful joke. It's quite touching to watch them explore their feelings for one another, while also navigating the cultural differences.
Fiann is still an uber-ass in this book. She's addicted to the Fae magic, which isn't really something mundane drug rehab can help with. I love how she uses all these cheesy predictable 'villain’ lines, and Rouen or Syl calls her out on it. Or they tease one another when they themselves use cheese lines.
Aldebaran is an ass too. He comes across as entitled and misogynistic. He craves Syl’s power, but discounts the idea of women leading, or fighting. I don't think he got nearly what he deserved, and I'm sure he'll turn up again, like a bad penny. We've only seen Agravaine, and Rouen among the dark Fae. Now that they've woken, I'm interested to see what they are like. And Ms Jardin! What's her game? Why is she trapped as she is, kinda like a genie. I'd be beyond pissed if I were her.
More of the Moribund was explored here, seeming to support my thoughts that it (also the Ouroboros) consists of aggregates of nanite-like things, capable of being reshaped at will. I didn't understand why Agravaine would leave the caches for Fiann in the first place. Unless that was his final revenge- setting loose a crazed, delusional human with access to raw destructive magick.
The Fae courts sound beautiful, Summer and Winter both. We briefly get to see each, and I hope we see more of them in future books. I loved the Winter Court, which is no surprise given that summer heat can be as dangerous to me as Summer can to Rouen. I have a broken inner thermostat, and if I get overheated it can take hours to reverse.
***Many thanks to Netgalley, XPresso Tours and the author for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
April 4, 2018
**This review may contain possible spoilers from book one**
Ouroboros is the sequel to Moribund and part of the Circuit Fae series.
This book picks up a little bit after the first book ends, having Syl and Euphora prepping for their junior year of high school.
Unfortunately for both, life isn't exactly easy at the moment. Between having to chase down the damage left behind from Agravaine -- the Ouroboros -- and being unable to touch one another for more than a couple of seconds without Syl's powers going haywire, the girls are struggling to make things work in their favor for once.
Add in Crazy Pants McGee, aka Fiann, and things are about to get a whole lot worse.
Oh, and we can't forget the new character who decides he's going to throw a wrench into the mix and screw up everything Syl and Euphoria have worked for. Yep. It's complete and utter insanity.
Now, I don't want to spoil too much, so I'll try to keep my review more on the vague side.
In terms of characters, I feel like Syl and Euphoria are beginning to grow and learn what it means to be in a relationship together. They're both infatuated with one another, but because they're opposites and not meant to be together, technically, they have a lot of struggles and disappointment they have to learn to work through or find ways around.
Fiann is absolutely off her rocker now. Like, 100% evil times a thousand. I couldn't stand her at all in this book. I wanted her to fall off a cliff and just...go away forever. That's how awful she is.
And if you remember Miss Jardin from the first book, well, let's just say you get a whole lot more than you'd expect from her.
Plot-wise, I felt like the story was paced really well. It wasn't too slow or too rushed, although there were times I felt it got a bit bogged down by repetition. That probably could have been a quick fix to tighten up the story a little, but it's not too bad. I enjoyed the story, regardless. Plus, you've got so much going on, it'll kinda make your head spin. That's a good thing, by the way.
In terms of world building, I liked the fact that we got our first real glimpse of Syl's world, OverHill. I also enjoyed getting a little more in-depth with UnderHollow, which is Euphoria's world. It'll be interesting to see how both worlds come into play in the third book. I'm definitely looking forward to that.
Overall, Ouroboros is a fun young adult story that will thrill people who love faeries, LGBT romances, and the first book in the series, Moribund. I would recommend this series. Definitely check it out and give it a whirl. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
I give Ouroboros four stars.
Ouroboros is the sequel to Moribund and part of the Circuit Fae series.
This book picks up a little bit after the first book ends, having Syl and Euphora prepping for their junior year of high school.
Unfortunately for both, life isn't exactly easy at the moment. Between having to chase down the damage left behind from Agravaine -- the Ouroboros -- and being unable to touch one another for more than a couple of seconds without Syl's powers going haywire, the girls are struggling to make things work in their favor for once.
Add in Crazy Pants McGee, aka Fiann, and things are about to get a whole lot worse.
Oh, and we can't forget the new character who decides he's going to throw a wrench into the mix and screw up everything Syl and Euphoria have worked for. Yep. It's complete and utter insanity.
Now, I don't want to spoil too much, so I'll try to keep my review more on the vague side.
In terms of characters, I feel like Syl and Euphoria are beginning to grow and learn what it means to be in a relationship together. They're both infatuated with one another, but because they're opposites and not meant to be together, technically, they have a lot of struggles and disappointment they have to learn to work through or find ways around.
Fiann is absolutely off her rocker now. Like, 100% evil times a thousand. I couldn't stand her at all in this book. I wanted her to fall off a cliff and just...go away forever. That's how awful she is.
And if you remember Miss Jardin from the first book, well, let's just say you get a whole lot more than you'd expect from her.
Plot-wise, I felt like the story was paced really well. It wasn't too slow or too rushed, although there were times I felt it got a bit bogged down by repetition. That probably could have been a quick fix to tighten up the story a little, but it's not too bad. I enjoyed the story, regardless. Plus, you've got so much going on, it'll kinda make your head spin. That's a good thing, by the way.
In terms of world building, I liked the fact that we got our first real glimpse of Syl's world, OverHill. I also enjoyed getting a little more in-depth with UnderHollow, which is Euphoria's world. It'll be interesting to see how both worlds come into play in the third book. I'm definitely looking forward to that.
Overall, Ouroboros is a fun young adult story that will thrill people who love faeries, LGBT romances, and the first book in the series, Moribund. I would recommend this series. Definitely check it out and give it a whirl. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
I give Ouroboros four stars.
August 29, 2018
4.5 stars
Disclaimer: I consider the author a friend; however, I purchased a hardcopy version of this book for full price.
Unfortunately, life got into the way of me devouring this book as quickly as I did the first one in the series. However, the characters and action are vivid enough that I never missed a beat each time I was able to pick it up and crank some more pages out. Events even ramped up so much in the last quarter that I intentionally set aside an evening to finish it, and my dedication was well-rewarded.
Since I'm not typically a YA reader, some events at the beginning of the story felt contrived, but they more than fit with the style of the book. One thing I really don't like about YA books is that often the adults are treated as idiots. I really appreciate that in these books, Syl's mother is a trusted member of the team who is mostly aware of everything that is going on, even if she's not always present.
The romance elements of this story flip the script on a lot of tropes, and the subtle themes of consent issues are important for this series' target demographic readers. Syl and Euphoria indulge in just enough high school-level flirting and longing to be reminiscent of my own school crushes rather than feel immature or annoying.
This book also gets deeper into the fae mythology with the presence of striking secondary characters. I hope a story about Miss Jardin is somewhere on the author's drawing board.
I do worry that the dialogue and first-person narrative language used by the main characters will date this book within the next few years, but that's a concern rather than a criticism. This might be the middle installment of a trilogy, but it leaves on a happy ending that isn't a cliffhanger. There's plenty of potential for more adventure to come, and I'm happy to stay along for the ride.
Disclaimer: I consider the author a friend; however, I purchased a hardcopy version of this book for full price.
Unfortunately, life got into the way of me devouring this book as quickly as I did the first one in the series. However, the characters and action are vivid enough that I never missed a beat each time I was able to pick it up and crank some more pages out. Events even ramped up so much in the last quarter that I intentionally set aside an evening to finish it, and my dedication was well-rewarded.
Since I'm not typically a YA reader, some events at the beginning of the story felt contrived, but they more than fit with the style of the book. One thing I really don't like about YA books is that often the adults are treated as idiots. I really appreciate that in these books, Syl's mother is a trusted member of the team who is mostly aware of everything that is going on, even if she's not always present.
The romance elements of this story flip the script on a lot of tropes, and the subtle themes of consent issues are important for this series' target demographic readers. Syl and Euphoria indulge in just enough high school-level flirting and longing to be reminiscent of my own school crushes rather than feel immature or annoying.
This book also gets deeper into the fae mythology with the presence of striking secondary characters. I hope a story about Miss Jardin is somewhere on the author's drawing board.
I do worry that the dialogue and first-person narrative language used by the main characters will date this book within the next few years, but that's a concern rather than a criticism. This might be the middle installment of a trilogy, but it leaves on a happy ending that isn't a cliffhanger. There's plenty of potential for more adventure to come, and I'm happy to stay along for the ride.
March 30, 2018
Syl & Rouen/Euphoria are together now, but that doesn't make things easier, not when they are "supposed" to be enemies. And Syl's power is a danger to her girlfriend! They must now fight, not only the Moribund, but an even bigger circuit threat, called the Ouroboros.
The chapters continue to begin with quotes of Glamma's Grimm or Euphoria's songs, a detail I also liked in book 1. Also Eldredge's pop culture references & quirky descriptions plus word play for example smexy or don't-see-me Glamouries. Her writing is easily devoured.
The author's decision to have both POV's is a smart one, not only for the story, but for our understanding of the relationship and the internal struggle. They are equally intriguing and delightful to read, especially the flirting (even though the thougts of their feelings for each other may pop up at inopportune moments during the action, and can get to be a little too much).
Realistically, there is "baggage" from the events of book 1. Exploring it makes for an intriguing sequel, with new ingredients to spice it up, more of the Fae world to learn about. I didn't like the torc thing that happens. For me it wasn't really necessary for the story, there was enough drama from that situation already and how it happens diminishes the character of Syl. It also makes the villain of that act, the twirling mustache kind, not in a good way. Other enemies here are a lot better.
But it is such an enjoyable read, you can forgive the aforementioned flaws and jump on the highly quotable Syl/Rouen kick-ass bandwagon. And the action at the end is incredible. Also the way it ends not only gives us a full fledged story, but how it will continue in next book, cannot be predicted.
The chapters continue to begin with quotes of Glamma's Grimm or Euphoria's songs, a detail I also liked in book 1. Also Eldredge's pop culture references & quirky descriptions plus word play for example smexy or don't-see-me Glamouries. Her writing is easily devoured.
The author's decision to have both POV's is a smart one, not only for the story, but for our understanding of the relationship and the internal struggle. They are equally intriguing and delightful to read, especially the flirting (even though the thougts of their feelings for each other may pop up at inopportune moments during the action, and can get to be a little too much).
Realistically, there is "baggage" from the events of book 1. Exploring it makes for an intriguing sequel, with new ingredients to spice it up, more of the Fae world to learn about. I didn't like the torc thing that happens. For me it wasn't really necessary for the story, there was enough drama from that situation already and how it happens diminishes the character of Syl. It also makes the villain of that act, the twirling mustache kind, not in a good way. Other enemies here are a lot better.
But it is such an enjoyable read, you can forgive the aforementioned flaws and jump on the highly quotable Syl/Rouen kick-ass bandwagon. And the action at the end is incredible. Also the way it ends not only gives us a full fledged story, but how it will continue in next book, cannot be predicted.
April 7, 2018
I received a free copy for an honest review
This book has literally checked off every single item of my checklist called "everything I love in YA literature, or literature in general". You've got fantasy worlds, sarcastic heroines, seasons magic, and more. It definitely caught my attention right from the start from its great potential. I also want to acknowledge how "newcomer" friendly the book is. I never read the first book, but the clear introduction at the beginning of this installment got me understanding everything immediately, as clear as if I read this series before already.
Ouroboros does have a fun adventure with a clear core "problem' that the story revolves around as a whole, but I still can't help but noticed a large number of tropes the author used for this book that not only can become quite annoying, but to the point of almost distracting the readers from the fantasy and fairies theme (because of how the book is filled with so much high-school angsty cliches). The angsty high school theme and the many present-day pop culture references can (emphasizes on could, not will) be pleasing to a lot of YA readers, but it can also become very unpleasant to a lot of other readers (especially readers who believe the high school theme is too distracting from the fantasy fairy factor). I understand that the author may want to add all these pop-culture references because she probably really wanted to shift the entire world we're living in today to this book's fairy fantasy world, but she obviously overdone it (because I found myself increasing supposed by the quantity of it as the book progressed).
Ultimately, my feeling toward Ouroboros is kind of mixed. The story is okay, things such as the annoying cliches really make my eyes twitch, yet at the same time I still cared for (some) of the characters. This is why I give this book a three and a half stars. Because despite its many tropes, cliches, and (one too many) pop culture references (and very-kind-of-just-okay story-line). It's not bad enough for me to be unable to finish it or want to cut my eyes out, and it's really not an atrocious book. For people that enjoy fantasy fairy adventure story-lines (and want LGBTQ relationships), they would definitely enjoy it and I will still recommend this to them.
This book has literally checked off every single item of my checklist called "everything I love in YA literature, or literature in general". You've got fantasy worlds, sarcastic heroines, seasons magic, and more. It definitely caught my attention right from the start from its great potential. I also want to acknowledge how "newcomer" friendly the book is. I never read the first book, but the clear introduction at the beginning of this installment got me understanding everything immediately, as clear as if I read this series before already.
Ouroboros does have a fun adventure with a clear core "problem' that the story revolves around as a whole, but I still can't help but noticed a large number of tropes the author used for this book that not only can become quite annoying, but to the point of almost distracting the readers from the fantasy and fairies theme (because of how the book is filled with so much high-school angsty cliches). The angsty high school theme and the many present-day pop culture references can (emphasizes on could, not will) be pleasing to a lot of YA readers, but it can also become very unpleasant to a lot of other readers (especially readers who believe the high school theme is too distracting from the fantasy fairy factor). I understand that the author may want to add all these pop-culture references because she probably really wanted to shift the entire world we're living in today to this book's fairy fantasy world, but she obviously overdone it (because I found myself increasing supposed by the quantity of it as the book progressed).
Ultimately, my feeling toward Ouroboros is kind of mixed. The story is okay, things such as the annoying cliches really make my eyes twitch, yet at the same time I still cared for (some) of the characters. This is why I give this book a three and a half stars. Because despite its many tropes, cliches, and (one too many) pop culture references (and very-kind-of-just-okay story-line). It's not bad enough for me to be unable to finish it or want to cut my eyes out, and it's really not an atrocious book. For people that enjoy fantasy fairy adventure story-lines (and want LGBTQ relationships), they would definitely enjoy it and I will still recommend this to them.
June 11, 2018
Syl and Rouen are back, having spent the summer hunting down leftover bad stuff from the first book and dreading going back to school. It takes a while to find the main plot, and then it’s a lot like the first one, without the Big Bad, but plenty menacing anyway.
As much as I enjoyed the first one, it wasn’t for the high school drama. Got into the beginning of this one, but it doesn’t take long for the school stuff to start again, and I feel like I just can’t. Still, I enjoy the dialogue and inner musings enough to persevere.
I love small moments, like the ladies kicking autumn leaves and grinning at each other, or studying solar wind, which as usual with such seemingly throw-ins comes back to be important. But my fave scene has to be the snowball fight.
For all the ugliness that takes place, thanks to Fiann the alpha bully, you not only get a sense that these two ladies will overcome the odds, you root for them.
3.5 pushed up to 4/5
As much as I enjoyed the first one, it wasn’t for the high school drama. Got into the beginning of this one, but it doesn’t take long for the school stuff to start again, and I feel like I just can’t. Still, I enjoy the dialogue and inner musings enough to persevere.
I love small moments, like the ladies kicking autumn leaves and grinning at each other, or studying solar wind, which as usual with such seemingly throw-ins comes back to be important. But my fave scene has to be the snowball fight.
For all the ugliness that takes place, thanks to Fiann the alpha bully, you not only get a sense that these two ladies will overcome the odds, you root for them.
3.5 pushed up to 4/5
January 18, 2019
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in return for an honest review.
Rouen and Syl continue their search for a way to eliminate evil moribund circuitry from their worlds as well as trying to find some way of being together without killing each other. Fiann makes their tasks almost impossible as she infects everything she touches with her own brand of dark magic in her determination to become the first queen of the dark fae. Can she be defeated? Can Syl ever touch Rouen without burning her to a crisp? As the plot unfolds we are drawn into the poisonous legacy Agravain left behind and wonder how our heroines can defuse the time bomb before it destroys our world as well as both fae realms.
Although there is still quite a lot of repetition and teen angst in Ouroboros I felt it was more engaging than Moribund and therefore deserved an extra star.
Rouen and Syl continue their search for a way to eliminate evil moribund circuitry from their worlds as well as trying to find some way of being together without killing each other. Fiann makes their tasks almost impossible as she infects everything she touches with her own brand of dark magic in her determination to become the first queen of the dark fae. Can she be defeated? Can Syl ever touch Rouen without burning her to a crisp? As the plot unfolds we are drawn into the poisonous legacy Agravain left behind and wonder how our heroines can defuse the time bomb before it destroys our world as well as both fae realms.
Although there is still quite a lot of repetition and teen angst in Ouroboros I felt it was more engaging than Moribund and therefore deserved an extra star.
August 17, 2018
This series just keeps on giving. I though Moribund and Derailed were great, and this book built on and improved the story of the two season-crossed fae.
I'm not a young adult, but I certainly enjoyed the book.
I'm not a young adult, but I certainly enjoyed the book.
September 17, 2018
This second book in the Circuit Fae series DOES NOT DISAPPOINT! I love that it can be read as a stand alone (each one in the series can!), but I just grow more and more in love with Syl and Rouen with each book I read. Their relationship, adventure (and yes, even their conflicts) continue to develop and progress, which makes the series even more riveting. I can't wait to read more!
April 5, 2018
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February 18, 2019
Similar to the first book in the series, Moribund, I couldn't put this down! I was hooked from page 1. The book begins with Syl and Rouen trying to get two seconds of peace to have a normal date. They don't get many since they are Fae princesses and are busy cleaning up from events after Moribund. Syl is learning to control her newly awakened powers, which can destroy Rouen so she's at risk every time she's near Syl. Throughout all this, they are the only two who can destroy the Ouroboros so they have to fight near each other. Enter the fair Fae prince to declare Syl should be his queen and it's just another obstacle for Rouen and Syl to overcome together.
Syl and Rouen face old and new enemies but always have each other's back. There's more action and witty dialog in this book. Rouen is still teaching Syl how to use her powers and they keep up the flirty banter throughout. As soon as you feel like everything is fine and the characters are safe, bad things happen and Syl and Rouen have to get up and fight again.
This book has one of my favorite scenes in the series (it's near the end and it's so good!) and it's so difficult to put down. There is so much tension and so many conflicts that you just want Syl and Rouen to have two seconds of peace. Like in Moribund, the action rarely slows and there are plenty of action scenes.
Syl and Rouen face old and new enemies but always have each other's back. There's more action and witty dialog in this book. Rouen is still teaching Syl how to use her powers and they keep up the flirty banter throughout. As soon as you feel like everything is fine and the characters are safe, bad things happen and Syl and Rouen have to get up and fight again.
This book has one of my favorite scenes in the series (it's near the end and it's so good!) and it's so difficult to put down. There is so much tension and so many conflicts that you just want Syl and Rouen to have two seconds of peace. Like in Moribund, the action rarely slows and there are plenty of action scenes.
January 1, 2019
I received a free copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I found this book really readable. I am sure there are a lot of teens that will immensely enjoy Ouroboros.
The world, to me, has some unique ideas and I wish the author would have taken a bit more time for world building. To be fair, I have not read the first book in the series and I am easily troubled by world building so I do not expect this to be an issue for most readers.
The book sounds like it is narrated by teenagers - which can be a really good thing. The author made some choices that make it really readable and (for teenagers) relate-able: you can fly through - or get bothered by it. Sadly, I belong to the latter. The very casual voice of a teenager is fun at times (Sentences like "Hey, a girl can hope, right?") but for my taste, it was taken a little too far (Starting a paragraph with "Anyhoo .... We bring the bags of ..." or "And just like that, I'm not crying - you're crying."
In the beginning I loved the references to pop-culture but it very quickly got old and felt unimaginative and unnecessary. The problem with these references mainly is that they are already outdated. If you would listen to teenagers talk today they will most likely reference YouTube Influencers more often than Star Wars ("..an X-Wing trying to dodge the Death Star.") and Lord of the Rings.
What I personally struggled the most with was the repetition of some of the basic plot background. It feels like a few points are made over and over again every other page (Syl not wanting to hurt E, Aldebaran being so bad, E. not wanting to hurt Syl, Fiann being annoying/evil, Syl drooling over E., ...) I would much rather have preferred for the author to spend these extra lines on world building. Until the end, I had a lot of trouble understanding what exactly an Ouroboros is and how a circuit fiend works and what they do and ... literally everything about this world.
I hope that in future books, the characters are explored a bit more. The setup is great and with some more in depth character building, this series could go a long way.
The plot in itself is solid enough. No big surprises, a lot of common tropes covered. Which I do think could be a good thing.
Overall I think it is a solid book with a nice idea and a true teenage voice. It was enjoyable enough for me not to DNF it.
But most likely it is a lot more enjoyable for real teens than for adults who enjoy the YA genre.
I found this book really readable. I am sure there are a lot of teens that will immensely enjoy Ouroboros.
The world, to me, has some unique ideas and I wish the author would have taken a bit more time for world building. To be fair, I have not read the first book in the series and I am easily troubled by world building so I do not expect this to be an issue for most readers.
The book sounds like it is narrated by teenagers - which can be a really good thing. The author made some choices that make it really readable and (for teenagers) relate-able: you can fly through - or get bothered by it. Sadly, I belong to the latter. The very casual voice of a teenager is fun at times (Sentences like "Hey, a girl can hope, right?") but for my taste, it was taken a little too far (Starting a paragraph with "Anyhoo .... We bring the bags of ..." or "And just like that, I'm not crying - you're crying."
In the beginning I loved the references to pop-culture but it very quickly got old and felt unimaginative and unnecessary. The problem with these references mainly is that they are already outdated. If you would listen to teenagers talk today they will most likely reference YouTube Influencers more often than Star Wars ("..an X-Wing trying to dodge the Death Star.") and Lord of the Rings.
What I personally struggled the most with was the repetition of some of the basic plot background. It feels like a few points are made over and over again every other page (Syl not wanting to hurt E, Aldebaran being so bad, E. not wanting to hurt Syl, Fiann being annoying/evil, Syl drooling over E., ...) I would much rather have preferred for the author to spend these extra lines on world building. Until the end, I had a lot of trouble understanding what exactly an Ouroboros is and how a circuit fiend works and what they do and ... literally everything about this world.
I hope that in future books, the characters are explored a bit more. The setup is great and with some more in depth character building, this series could go a long way.
The plot in itself is solid enough. No big surprises, a lot of common tropes covered. Which I do think could be a good thing.
Overall I think it is a solid book with a nice idea and a true teenage voice. It was enjoyable enough for me not to DNF it.
But most likely it is a lot more enjoyable for real teens than for adults who enjoy the YA genre.
April 2, 2018
Sly Skye, a fair fae summer princess has been trying all summer to have a date night with her special girl Rouen Rivoche a dark fae winter princess. They are two opposites that are not meant to be together. Sly wants more than anything to kiss the girl that she gushes over every time she lays eyes on who just so happens to be her girlfriend but there is just this one little problem. One touch from Sly could kill Rouen in seconds. Every time she plans a date night they are interrupted by an Ouroboros awakening and they have to stop it before it can infect everyone.
With summer over and the new school year starting Sly and Rouen hope that their junior year will be better than last year when they had to fight the Moribund and almost died. At least maybe they can spend this year in peace.
Well, their hope died shortly after walking through the doors of the school when they heard the voice of their enemy Fiann the one person they were hoping to avoid, like forever. Fiann is back for revenge and wants to be the queen of the dark fae but as Rouen says over my dead body.
They have a new problem that is standing between the two of them being together. The fair prince has come looking for Sly and wants to soul-bond with her but of course, she wants no part of him. The fair prince is very conniving and convincing and tells Sly that the summer people are in danger and the only way for her to save them is to bond with him.
Now Sly not only has to worry about fighting the Ouroboros and Fiann now she has to worry about her own people. What is a girl to do? Can she save her people? Can she save Rouen? Will she ever have her date night with her special girl?
Moribund was one awesome ride but I think, Ouroboros was a whole lot better. Ouroboros took me on a magical burning ride that kept me hanging on watching the electrical show that was being performed before my eyes. I love the flirtatious banter between Sly and Rouen. The way the dark fae and light fae came together as one and worked so well as a team. Sly would be fangirling over her girlfriend during happy times or when they were fighting the Ouroboros. Their love for each other always shined through no matter what they were doing.
Ouroboros is like the energizer bunny it slaps you with lots of action right from the beginning and keeps on giving all the way through and never lets up. I had a hard time laying it down each and every time I did but life does get in the way. I can’t wait to see what Sly and Rouen get into in book three of the Circuit Fae Series, Inimical.
If you like the world of the fae, magic and magical realms then you are going to love Ouroboros but I do suggest that you read book one Moribund first as you don’t want to miss a thing.
With summer over and the new school year starting Sly and Rouen hope that their junior year will be better than last year when they had to fight the Moribund and almost died. At least maybe they can spend this year in peace.
Well, their hope died shortly after walking through the doors of the school when they heard the voice of their enemy Fiann the one person they were hoping to avoid, like forever. Fiann is back for revenge and wants to be the queen of the dark fae but as Rouen says over my dead body.
They have a new problem that is standing between the two of them being together. The fair prince has come looking for Sly and wants to soul-bond with her but of course, she wants no part of him. The fair prince is very conniving and convincing and tells Sly that the summer people are in danger and the only way for her to save them is to bond with him.
Now Sly not only has to worry about fighting the Ouroboros and Fiann now she has to worry about her own people. What is a girl to do? Can she save her people? Can she save Rouen? Will she ever have her date night with her special girl?
Moribund was one awesome ride but I think, Ouroboros was a whole lot better. Ouroboros took me on a magical burning ride that kept me hanging on watching the electrical show that was being performed before my eyes. I love the flirtatious banter between Sly and Rouen. The way the dark fae and light fae came together as one and worked so well as a team. Sly would be fangirling over her girlfriend during happy times or when they were fighting the Ouroboros. Their love for each other always shined through no matter what they were doing.
Ouroboros is like the energizer bunny it slaps you with lots of action right from the beginning and keeps on giving all the way through and never lets up. I had a hard time laying it down each and every time I did but life does get in the way. I can’t wait to see what Sly and Rouen get into in book three of the Circuit Fae Series, Inimical.
If you like the world of the fae, magic and magical realms then you are going to love Ouroboros but I do suggest that you read book one Moribund first as you don’t want to miss a thing.
September 28, 2018
Really fun, frenetic urban fiction. I love Syl and Rouen as main characters. Although Fiann comes back and is a little tiring at times as the main big bad, its kind of funny that our heroines feel the same way and express it. We also meet a new character, Al, a Summer Prince that wrecks havoc on Syl and Rouen's relationship. And not in the typical ways that often plague YA fiction. Our two protagonists are still very much committed to each other, yet Al insists on butting in in ways that speak to a lot of current events.
We also get a more indepth look at the world hat Eldredge has built. There's more creatures and fae in this book that expand upon our knowledge of the system Eldredge has built. There's a fair amount of emphasis on the duality of the Faery realms of the Winter and Summer courts, and perhaps a hint that the current animosity is not as it has always been. It's an intriguing look into the history that I hope Syl and Rouen get to look into in newer books.
If there is one criticism - its that early in the book, there's a ton of repetition, especially of how the girls feel. In my copy, I noticed that one girl would say something about their situation, and on the next page or chapter the other would say the same exact thing. It was annoying and broke up the flow of the story a lot. It smoothed out later on in the book, especially when the action ramped up.
Overall, this series is an awesome example of a good YA urban fantasy series. I hope it continues in the next book!
We also get a more indepth look at the world hat Eldredge has built. There's more creatures and fae in this book that expand upon our knowledge of the system Eldredge has built. There's a fair amount of emphasis on the duality of the Faery realms of the Winter and Summer courts, and perhaps a hint that the current animosity is not as it has always been. It's an intriguing look into the history that I hope Syl and Rouen get to look into in newer books.
If there is one criticism - its that early in the book, there's a ton of repetition, especially of how the girls feel. In my copy, I noticed that one girl would say something about their situation, and on the next page or chapter the other would say the same exact thing. It was annoying and broke up the flow of the story a lot. It smoothed out later on in the book, especially when the action ramped up.
Overall, this series is an awesome example of a good YA urban fantasy series. I hope it continues in the next book!
May 10, 2019
Similar to the first book in the series, Moribund, I couldn't put this down! I was hooked from page one. The book begins with Syl and Rouen trying to get two seconds of peace to have a normal date. They don't get many since they are Fae princesses and are busy cleaning up from events after Moribund. Syl is learning to control her newly awakened powers, which can destroy Rouen so she's at risk every time she's near Syl. Throughout all this, they are the only two who can destroy the Ouroboros so they have to fight near each other. Enter the fair Fae prince to declare Syl should be his queen and it's just another obstacle for Rouen and Syl to overcome together.
Syl and Rouen face old and new enemies but always have each other's back. There's more action and witty dialogue in this book. Rouen is still teaching Syl how to use her powers and they keep up the flirty banter throughout. As soon as you feel like everything is fine and the characters are safe, bad things happen and Syl and Rouen have to get up and fight again.
This book has one of my favorite scenes in the series (it's near the end and it's so good!) and it's so difficult to put down. There is so much tension and so many conflicts that you just want Syl and Rouen to have two seconds of peace. Like in Moribund, the action rarely slows and there are plenty of action scenes.
Syl and Rouen face old and new enemies but always have each other's back. There's more action and witty dialogue in this book. Rouen is still teaching Syl how to use her powers and they keep up the flirty banter throughout. As soon as you feel like everything is fine and the characters are safe, bad things happen and Syl and Rouen have to get up and fight again.
This book has one of my favorite scenes in the series (it's near the end and it's so good!) and it's so difficult to put down. There is so much tension and so many conflicts that you just want Syl and Rouen to have two seconds of peace. Like in Moribund, the action rarely slows and there are plenty of action scenes.
March 4, 2019
Sparks fly everywhere in Ouroboros, Book 2 of Genevieve Iseult Edlredge’s Circuit Fae urban feminist adventure series. What kind of sparks? Magic, electric, passion and love. Where do the sparks fly? On rooftops, in a cemetery and a high school in Richmond, Virginia, not to mention a different realm or two. Syl Skye and Rouen Rivoche are back, fighting against mean girl Fiann, Fae Prince Aldebaraan, time and countless creatures to rid Richmond of a plague of dark, devouring electric circuits which threaten to engulf the city and its inhabitants, all a part of Fiann’s evil plan. The action is breathtaking, the romance lush and the story fast and furious. You won’t be able to put it down--we couldn’t! Thankfully, there’s more to the series available and more to come!
February 27, 2018
I really enjoyed this sequel to Moribund. Aldebaran and Fiann are the villains you love to hate! I also enjoyed getting to see more from some of the side characters, like Lennon and Prudence. It feels like there's a lot more story to come with them in future books.
The pacing was quick, with plenty of fun dialogue, and of course some angsty teen romance. This is definitely not a Sophmore slump! I can't wait for book #3.
The pacing was quick, with plenty of fun dialogue, and of course some angsty teen romance. This is definitely not a Sophmore slump! I can't wait for book #3.
September 8, 2018
*Source* Kindle Unlimited
*Genre* Young Adult / Paranormal
*Rating* 3-3.5
*Thoughts*
Ouroboros is the second installment in author Genevieve Iseult Eldredge's Circuit Fae series. The series actually has two main characters: 17-year old Syl Skye, a sleeper Princess of the Summer Court whose powers came to life in the previous installment & Rouen (aka Euphoria) Rivoche, a former Winter Court Princess who was punished by her people to become a Huntress. The story picks up shortly after the first book ends, having Syl and Euphoria prepping for their junior year of high school.
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*Genre* Young Adult / Paranormal
*Rating* 3-3.5
*Thoughts*
Ouroboros is the second installment in author Genevieve Iseult Eldredge's Circuit Fae series. The series actually has two main characters: 17-year old Syl Skye, a sleeper Princess of the Summer Court whose powers came to life in the previous installment & Rouen (aka Euphoria) Rivoche, a former Winter Court Princess who was punished by her people to become a Huntress. The story picks up shortly after the first book ends, having Syl and Euphoria prepping for their junior year of high school.
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January 13, 2019
Ouroboros in the second book in the Circuit Fae series. It begins on where Moribund left off. As much as these are wonderful books, I personally recommend every book in the series. Even the prequels. Because once you miss one, you'll certainly feel lost.
Moribund was enjoyable and Ouroboros was also pretty great. Another favorite thing about the series is seeing Syl and Rouen grow. Syl now has her powers. She had blossomed. I ship them! So it was really frustrating to see them like that (not being able to touch each other).
I tell you, this is a pretty great adventure. The world-building is still as awesome as it is. And I applaud the author for her ideas. The conflict/problem in every book is really challenging for the characters in the book and as they grow, the problem also gets a little more complicated. And that's okay. Character development, check.
World-building, check. I love the idea of the Summer and Winter Court. I can totally picture everything in my mind. What I love about a good fantasy read is for the author being able to describe everything perfectly (but not too much). And this definitely got it.
Moribund was enjoyable and Ouroboros was also pretty great. Another favorite thing about the series is seeing Syl and Rouen grow. Syl now has her powers. She had blossomed. I ship them! So it was really frustrating to see them like that (not being able to touch each other).
I tell you, this is a pretty great adventure. The world-building is still as awesome as it is. And I applaud the author for her ideas. The conflict/problem in every book is really challenging for the characters in the book and as they grow, the problem also gets a little more complicated. And that's okay. Character development, check.
World-building, check. I love the idea of the Summer and Winter Court. I can totally picture everything in my mind. What I love about a good fantasy read is for the author being able to describe everything perfectly (but not too much). And this definitely got it.
March 19, 2018
I loved this sequel to MORIBUND! The author thought of a very clever way to have Syl and Rouen be together but to still create a lot of awesome tension between them. Also, the worldbuilding is even more fleshed out, and the action scenes are even more epic. These books rock, too, because they tie up the current story and still leave the reader wanting to know more. She leaves you with questions instead of cliffhangers, so I can't wait to see what happens in the next book!
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