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Faerene Apocalypse #3
Loyal Magic
Ancient secrets and modern conspiracies swirl around Amy and her griffin partner, Istvan.
The inaugural South Eastern Magisterial Circuit is underway and as Amy accompanies Istvan on his magisterial duties, she faces hostility she hadn’t expected. The Faerene of Atlanta aren’t happy that a human has magic, even if Amy has sworn hers to Istvan.
The wreckage of human civilisation is everywhere and the devastating apocalypse isn’t over yet, at least, not for humans. Amy’s loyalty is about to be tested.
The inaugural South Eastern Magisterial Circuit is underway and as Amy accompanies Istvan on his magisterial duties, she faces hostility she hadn’t expected. The Faerene of Atlanta aren’t happy that a human has magic, even if Amy has sworn hers to Istvan.
The wreckage of human civilisation is everywhere and the devastating apocalypse isn’t over yet, at least, not for humans. Amy’s loyalty is about to be tested.
181 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 27, 2019
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About the author
Jenny Schwartz
110 books571 followersAustralian science fiction and fantasy author.
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Jenny Schwartz has a degree in sociology and history, and a lifelong fascination with understanding people. Her character-driven science fiction and fantasy novels explore other worlds and how people navigate strange situations and complicated emotions, while retaining their sense of self. Her plots are twisty and unexpected.
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Avid reader.
Jenny Schwartz has a degree in sociology and history, and a lifelong fascination with understanding people. Her character-driven science fiction and fantasy novels explore other worlds and how people navigate strange situations and complicated emotions, while retaining their sense of self. Her plots are twisty and unexpected.
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I've curated my bookshelf to share books which I hope readers of Caldryn Parliament will enjoy. With the older books, please be aware that they are a product of their times and read with care.
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August 9, 2025
Still loving every single minute I spend with these amazing characters and this intriguing world. The basics of who and how things happen are figured out enough that the characters are now taking on the more problematic details of human/Faerene relationships and how that will and will not work. Such a perfect and unique escape!
August 2, 2025
Excellent apocalyptic fantasy adventure
I'm not a fan of apocalyptic fiction in any genre. Really horrible things happen in an apocalypse. Loyal Magic deals with the aftermath and how humanity is coping. But the Faerene aren't all coping well. Amy's chosen family gets larger. I am enjoying this series.
I'm not a fan of apocalyptic fiction in any genre. Really horrible things happen in an apocalypse. Loyal Magic deals with the aftermath and how humanity is coping. But the Faerene aren't all coping well. Amy's chosen family gets larger. I am enjoying this series.
March 12, 2021
Definitely Enjoyed! Resolution and new complications.
Recommend, especially to those who enjoyed books one and two. It's harder for a new reader to jump into the series at book three but its doable.
The Faerenne story doesn't end here, just a pause while Jenny's Muse heads for the stars for a while.
The subplots continue to be survival, integration, familiar bonds and romance. But Faerenne and Human politics join the list. Plus, silly Faerenne, every Migration is unique. Previous Migrations can provide quidelines but not all the answers.
One big thread concludes but so many new ones start that could take the story in interesting directions.
All of the main characters are here, though for most their appearance is brief. A minor character from book one reappears in a new position and they have a far different personality and skill set than previously implied.
As always Amy, and Istvan, remain the focus. Amy continues to deal with survivor's guilt and trying to find her way in her new reality and relationships.
Time wise, this story is just a few weeks past book two. Still in the fall, not yet winter. And, about six months from book one.
Developments in the story show Faerenne and Human societies both consist of a variety of people all who have goals and agendas, some unique some overlapping.
And most everything else I want to say starts heading into spoiler terrority.
Looking forward to the next book and the consequences of the reveal at the end of this one.
Cross posted amazon goodreads and book bub.
Recommend, especially to those who enjoyed books one and two. It's harder for a new reader to jump into the series at book three but its doable.
The Faerenne story doesn't end here, just a pause while Jenny's Muse heads for the stars for a while.
The subplots continue to be survival, integration, familiar bonds and romance. But Faerenne and Human politics join the list. Plus, silly Faerenne, every Migration is unique. Previous Migrations can provide quidelines but not all the answers.
One big thread concludes but so many new ones start that could take the story in interesting directions.
All of the main characters are here, though for most their appearance is brief. A minor character from book one reappears in a new position and they have a far different personality and skill set than previously implied.
As always Amy, and Istvan, remain the focus. Amy continues to deal with survivor's guilt and trying to find her way in her new reality and relationships.
Time wise, this story is just a few weeks past book two. Still in the fall, not yet winter. And, about six months from book one.
Developments in the story show Faerenne and Human societies both consist of a variety of people all who have goals and agendas, some unique some overlapping.
And most everything else I want to say starts heading into spoiler terrority.
Looking forward to the next book and the consequences of the reveal at the end of this one.
Cross posted amazon goodreads and book bub.
May 29, 2019
So, not a trilogy.
I have a tendency to think of books in sets. Until the end of this book, I did not realize I was expecting this series to be a series with either story arcs or a trilogy. It is more like a continuous and linear story, broken into pieces for reading.
This was a really great book and it had a couple of twists that I wasn't expecting. We got to see Amy grow as a character and reaffirm her true and loyalty in Istvan.
The only downsides were that the book was a bit short for everything that happens and that it kind of ends on a major cliff hanger. The last sentence is literally a question.
I have a tendency to think of books in sets. Until the end of this book, I did not realize I was expecting this series to be a series with either story arcs or a trilogy. It is more like a continuous and linear story, broken into pieces for reading.
This was a really great book and it had a couple of twists that I wasn't expecting. We got to see Amy grow as a character and reaffirm her true and loyalty in Istvan.
The only downsides were that the book was a bit short for everything that happens and that it kind of ends on a major cliff hanger. The last sentence is literally a question.
July 11, 2022
Loyal
I'm glad I found this series, it speaks to me in so many ways. I love Amy and that she’s honest and true with her feelings. I love that Istvan wants balance between justice and mercy. Well, I love everything about this series and Loyal Magic is the best book in the series so far. So many things revealed, and so many yet to be revealed.
I'm glad I found this series, it speaks to me in so many ways. I love Amy and that she’s honest and true with her feelings. I love that Istvan wants balance between justice and mercy. Well, I love everything about this series and Loyal Magic is the best book in the series so far. So many things revealed, and so many yet to be revealed.
December 22, 2021
Romance Blooms In The Unlikeliest Of Circumstances
This is the third book in a continuing series. You will be unable to follow the plot without reading the preceding books. The book ends at a break in the narrative but the story continues in future books.
With Istvan’s duties commencing he needs to start touring North America in order to hold court. As the magistrate for the area he presides over decisions relating to magic and it’s use. His job is to ensure that magic use is within certain limits and used safely to protect the Earth’s shield. Amy decides that she wishes to travel with him as she intends to write a book that will hopefully help humans understand the Faerene and smooth the transition to the future that humans find themselves facing.
When they arrive in Atlanta they face a greater degree of anger and resentment than they were expecting. Economics and politics interact to provide an element of discomfort for Amy and she finds herself very uncomfortable with the Faerene for the first time since the Mage Trials.
This book shakes things up for Amy and her friends/allies. She had become complacent in her happy new home in Justice. It also raises some emotional issues she thought she’d dealt with but didn’t. I like how she works her way through how she feels and does it in a way that doesn’t impact on others, except initially and she apologises when she lashes out.
Her relationship with Istvan continues to grow stronger and he sees her as a fledgling he wants to protect and nurture. Her feelings for Rory also seem to be becoming stronger, though she has to work her way through those feelings.
The plot and world-building continues to be strong in this book and the series as a whole maintains a good standard. I’m really enjoying this strange blend of dystopian and fantasy fiction.
This is the third book in a continuing series. You will be unable to follow the plot without reading the preceding books. The book ends at a break in the narrative but the story continues in future books.
With Istvan’s duties commencing he needs to start touring North America in order to hold court. As the magistrate for the area he presides over decisions relating to magic and it’s use. His job is to ensure that magic use is within certain limits and used safely to protect the Earth’s shield. Amy decides that she wishes to travel with him as she intends to write a book that will hopefully help humans understand the Faerene and smooth the transition to the future that humans find themselves facing.
When they arrive in Atlanta they face a greater degree of anger and resentment than they were expecting. Economics and politics interact to provide an element of discomfort for Amy and she finds herself very uncomfortable with the Faerene for the first time since the Mage Trials.
This book shakes things up for Amy and her friends/allies. She had become complacent in her happy new home in Justice. It also raises some emotional issues she thought she’d dealt with but didn’t. I like how she works her way through how she feels and does it in a way that doesn’t impact on others, except initially and she apologises when she lashes out.
Her relationship with Istvan continues to grow stronger and he sees her as a fledgling he wants to protect and nurture. Her feelings for Rory also seem to be becoming stronger, though she has to work her way through those feelings.
The plot and world-building continues to be strong in this book and the series as a whole maintains a good standard. I’m really enjoying this strange blend of dystopian and fantasy fiction.
July 11, 2023
Good
Amy is living amongst the Faerene, but when Istvan goes on his Court circuit, she learns that not everyone has the same beliefs, and not everyone can be trusted.
There are some intriguing events that occur in this book, and some happy ones too.
Amy is forced to contend with understanding just who is important to her, as well as the ever present survivour’s guilt.
Some new, and rather murky characters are present, with uncertain goals, which bring some tension to the tale.
The book ends on a small book-hook cliffhanger, about a 3/5 on the trauma scale- it’s important, but the beginning of a new story arc.
This is an enjoyable, and quite lighthearted post apocalyptic fantasy (as lighthearted as post apocalyptic can be anyway), with some interesting characters and an interesting premise.
The story is an entertaining one, that progresses through the series, making each book NOT a standalone, but rather one that builds on those that precede it. There’s a fair amount of magic, a little action, a hint of romance, plus a few mysteries yet to be solved.
Recommended for fantasy fans who are looking for a cosy read.
Amy is living amongst the Faerene, but when Istvan goes on his Court circuit, she learns that not everyone has the same beliefs, and not everyone can be trusted.
There are some intriguing events that occur in this book, and some happy ones too.
Amy is forced to contend with understanding just who is important to her, as well as the ever present survivour’s guilt.
Some new, and rather murky characters are present, with uncertain goals, which bring some tension to the tale.
The book ends on a small book-hook cliffhanger, about a 3/5 on the trauma scale- it’s important, but the beginning of a new story arc.
This is an enjoyable, and quite lighthearted post apocalyptic fantasy (as lighthearted as post apocalyptic can be anyway), with some interesting characters and an interesting premise.
The story is an entertaining one, that progresses through the series, making each book NOT a standalone, but rather one that builds on those that precede it. There’s a fair amount of magic, a little action, a hint of romance, plus a few mysteries yet to be solved.
Recommended for fantasy fans who are looking for a cosy read.
March 31, 2025
56% DNF
I managed to get this far but the repetition is tedious and tremendously annoying. I wouldn't be reading book 3 of I hadn't read the previous books, I don't need constant and I mean constant recaps. I was skimming and skipping so much I had to stop.
Amy is using every single page as a cause for reflection, it's boring. It's like reading some off the wall psychological dissertation/thesis thingy. It was more palatable in the previous books because there were hints of the plot moving along. Not this stagnation.
I would also not call this book romantic at all. It just wasn't believable, more added to keep us reading and that was it for me. I was done.
3* purely because I got this far. One more thing, the POVs have to be labelled.
I managed to get this far but the repetition is tedious and tremendously annoying. I wouldn't be reading book 3 of I hadn't read the previous books, I don't need constant and I mean constant recaps. I was skimming and skipping so much I had to stop.
Amy is using every single page as a cause for reflection, it's boring. It's like reading some off the wall psychological dissertation/thesis thingy. It was more palatable in the previous books because there were hints of the plot moving along. Not this stagnation.
I would also not call this book romantic at all. It just wasn't believable, more added to keep us reading and that was it for me. I was done.
3* purely because I got this far. One more thing, the POVs have to be labelled.
January 8, 2022
I want to like this but...
I don't think I'll even read the next book. Instant swan love is just as bad as two characters instantly disliking the other always falling in love.
My other main issues are that there's no dystopia here and no human magic. Sure the world crashed, but not for Amy. Gritty survival is dystopian. The Faerene magic is not explained at all, which is annoying, but there is no human magic yet. Sure that's the cliffhanger for the next book,but that's not enough of one for me.
The character Development is good, at least in that I like many characters and dislike some. They have personality.
I don't hate this, but I hope for better.
I don't think I'll even read the next book. Instant swan love is just as bad as two characters instantly disliking the other always falling in love.
My other main issues are that there's no dystopia here and no human magic. Sure the world crashed, but not for Amy. Gritty survival is dystopian. The Faerene magic is not explained at all, which is annoying, but there is no human magic yet. Sure that's the cliffhanger for the next book,but that's not enough of one for me.
The character Development is good, at least in that I like many characters and dislike some. They have personality.
I don't hate this, but I hope for better.
June 15, 2022
This truly doesn’t feel very dystopian anymore. Book one did, she had to fight to survive. Now she is living a very gilded cage lifestyle.
The character development is good and good plot progression.
I feel the romance was extremely rushed especially is the councils wants her tucked in her city away from interacting with more fae. I see it more as a plot device then anything else. I like the couple it really just felt rushed and unrealistic with her situation and station. He is high ranking fae and she is a magic slave with no rights in their system. She is treated very well but what of the other humans?
The character development is good and good plot progression.
I feel the romance was extremely rushed especially is the councils wants her tucked in her city away from interacting with more fae. I see it more as a plot device then anything else. I like the couple it really just felt rushed and unrealistic with her situation and station. He is high ranking fae and she is a magic slave with no rights in their system. She is treated very well but what of the other humans?
August 24, 2025
I’m still really enjoying this series, although book 3 had fewer of the daily details that I enjoy and a bit more conflict and difficulties. Amy is dealing with survivor’s guilt and trying to find her place and purpose in her new life. There are both Faerene and humans who are antagonistic towards her and many of the Faerene see humans as lesser and are uncomfortable with humans having magic.
There was more romance - and a wedding! - in this book as the background relationship becomes more central. It does end on a bit of a cliffhanger/major hook, though, so have book 4 ready!
There was more romance - and a wedding! - in this book as the background relationship becomes more central. It does end on a bit of a cliffhanger/major hook, though, so have book 4 ready!
July 6, 2019
Hmmm. Not so sure about this one. Nothing really happened until the last few pages. It’s a well written story, and I thought it has plenty of promise. However, I struggled through it, and I’m not sure I’m going to bother with the next book in the series. For now, I’ll wait for the next book in the interstellar deputy series.
April 21, 2021
Amy's time with Istvan's court does not go as planned
Dorotta, the copper dragon who delivered Amy to the familiar trials, has joined the Hope Fang Pack and is now Amy's bodyguard. She also reports to Piros, the crimson dragon. The deliver of the Faerene Apocalypse, and spy master for the Fae Council.
Amy is just starting with observing in Istvan's court when Piros brings word that the Council want Amy confined to Justice, and under Nora's supervision, it seems her presence makes the Faerene uncomfortable. Amy is very upset. Both her Faerene and human family offer her support.
Amy missed Rory more than she though possible and when Rory asks her to marry him she readily agrees. Both her families come together to plan and celebrate their marriage.
Things come to a head in Atlanta when a human mage is kidnapped and an attempt is made to steal his magic. Those involved to be severely punished. The people of Atlanta, who found Amy's presence so disturbing, we appalled at the treatment of the mage.
Istvan makes a very public declaration on who and what Amy means to him.
The council lifts the restrictions on Amy.
Istvan takes Amy to meet wit the Kraken Xi. He has something that belongs to humanity and is in trusting it to Amy's care. Amy in turn trusts it to Istvan.
A delegation of Earth former military show in Justice, they want to open a line of communication. She learns that her father is alive.
Dorotta, the copper dragon who delivered Amy to the familiar trials, has joined the Hope Fang Pack and is now Amy's bodyguard. She also reports to Piros, the crimson dragon. The deliver of the Faerene Apocalypse, and spy master for the Fae Council.
Amy is just starting with observing in Istvan's court when Piros brings word that the Council want Amy confined to Justice, and under Nora's supervision, it seems her presence makes the Faerene uncomfortable. Amy is very upset. Both her Faerene and human family offer her support.
Amy missed Rory more than she though possible and when Rory asks her to marry him she readily agrees. Both her families come together to plan and celebrate their marriage.
Things come to a head in Atlanta when a human mage is kidnapped and an attempt is made to steal his magic. Those involved to be severely punished. The people of Atlanta, who found Amy's presence so disturbing, we appalled at the treatment of the mage.
Istvan makes a very public declaration on who and what Amy means to him.
The council lifts the restrictions on Amy.
Istvan takes Amy to meet wit the Kraken Xi. He has something that belongs to humanity and is in trusting it to Amy's care. Amy in turn trusts it to Istvan.
A delegation of Earth former military show in Justice, they want to open a line of communication. She learns that her father is alive.
June 24, 2021
Excellent series.
Amy is smart and resourceful. She thinks through all the possibilities and is self aware and thoughtful. I've enjoyed the series so far. But I miss the conveniences of life. I'm thinking, could I make it through the apocalypse?? Maybe, eight Amy's family as allies.
Amy is smart and resourceful. She thinks through all the possibilities and is self aware and thoughtful. I've enjoyed the series so far. But I miss the conveniences of life. I'm thinking, could I make it through the apocalypse?? Maybe, eight Amy's family as allies.
November 21, 2021
faerene tales…
Somewhat addresses what a native population may expect when a higher tech population moves in to colonize their ancestral land.
Bits of the story came out of left field. I didn’t really see the romance and quicksilver wedding.
Still a few more mysteries to uncover.
Somewhat addresses what a native population may expect when a higher tech population moves in to colonize their ancestral land.
Bits of the story came out of left field. I didn’t really see the romance and quicksilver wedding.
Still a few more mysteries to uncover.
April 3, 2022
Full of the same old thing.
I don't understand why today's fantasy writers can't write something that is not full of cliches. Coffee is way overused and the heroine falls for the rugged my handsome werewolf that is of course the leader of the pack. I guess it sells books but I would like to see some originality for once. I'm glad I didn't pay for this series.
I don't understand why today's fantasy writers can't write something that is not full of cliches. Coffee is way overused and the heroine falls for the rugged my handsome werewolf that is of course the leader of the pack. I guess it sells books but I would like to see some originality for once. I'm glad I didn't pay for this series.
October 31, 2023
Loyal Magic: A Slice of Life in Troubled Times, the third book of the Faerene Apocalypse series, is an ebook I borrowed through Kindle Unlimited (KU). I really enjoy all the attention to detail with the creation of the underlining politics involved in the series. There are so many nuances to character actions that impact the story line unexpectedly.
June 7, 2024
This book series really slowed down. It took me weeks to get through a "less than 200 pages" book. I think I'm done. I feel like Jenny Schwartz has a lot of promise but needs to grow more as an author. Her first book of the series should have been flushed out more and turned into 2 books. I look forward to trying Jennys books in another 5 years when she's developed more as an author.
June 9, 2024
As with the first three books, they seem to start slowly, but once I read more, the more intrigued and engrossed I become in the story. Wouldn't it be great if all of us could be as open-minded as Amy is about other races?
I enjoyed the book so much that I read it in one day and have started on the fourth book of the series, and have ordered the fifth one, as well.
Unfortunately, I consider myself to be a "grammar police", so I shall write to Jenny to point out those very few, to her.
I enjoyed the book so much that I read it in one day and have started on the fourth book of the series, and have ordered the fifth one, as well.
Unfortunately, I consider myself to be a "grammar police", so I shall write to Jenny to point out those very few, to her.
July 29, 2025
Book 3, Cozy Post Apocalypse with cliffhanger
Read the books in order, or you will miss a lot. Strong female main character with non-romantic relationships with other well developed characters. Romance develops in book 3, as do more complications for our characters. Thank goodness book 4 is already out!
Read the books in order, or you will miss a lot. Strong female main character with non-romantic relationships with other well developed characters. Romance develops in book 3, as do more complications for our characters. Thank goodness book 4 is already out!
October 25, 2025
The faerene conquest
This is an interesting series about the fae or faerene taking over the earth. It centers around one human who gains magic and becomes part of a faerene group. The story is intriguing and the characters are interesting. I’m enjoying the series and look forward to the next book.
This is an interesting series about the fae or faerene taking over the earth. It centers around one human who gains magic and becomes part of a faerene group. The story is intriguing and the characters are interesting. I’m enjoying the series and look forward to the next book.
July 24, 2019
Fantastic!
I can’t wait for the next book! I love the way the world is being built upon. The characters are complex and have continued to grow throughout all 3 books. Fantastic plot!❤️❤️
I can’t wait for the next book! I love the way the world is being built upon. The characters are complex and have continued to grow throughout all 3 books. Fantastic plot!❤️❤️
August 18, 2019
Rocking series!
Yippee! There's a Book 4 due out this fall (2019). This is just a fun series and each book has no let-down. You really do need to read all of the books in the series, in order, so that you get all the nuances of the plot. Enjoy yourself while we wait for Book Four.
Yippee! There's a Book 4 due out this fall (2019). This is just a fun series and each book has no let-down. You really do need to read all of the books in the series, in order, so that you get all the nuances of the plot. Enjoy yourself while we wait for Book Four.
February 15, 2020
Continues to intrigue
I am enjoying this series. It’s about people trusting in each other when those in front of them come from different worlds and have a different approach to life, an approach that is short-sighted and prejudiced. Can’t wait to see where it ends up.
I am enjoying this series. It’s about people trusting in each other when those in front of them come from different worlds and have a different approach to life, an approach that is short-sighted and prejudiced. Can’t wait to see where it ends up.
March 22, 2020
Really enjoy this series
Normally I have to switch series if I read ro many in a row. Not this one. Really well written and great world building. There seems to be another twist every book. But the import part is it isn't forced and added just to move the story forward.
Normally I have to switch series if I read ro many in a row. Not this one. Really well written and great world building. There seems to be another twist every book. But the import part is it isn't forced and added just to move the story forward.
May 28, 2019
Cliffhanger
This world is fascinating. More is learned about the Faerene, multiple dangers averted and a secret from the ocean.
Cliffhanger!
Read in KU
This world is fascinating. More is learned about the Faerene, multiple dangers averted and a secret from the ocean.
Cliffhanger!
Read in KU
May 31, 2019
A bit of whiplash
Lots of rapidly changing story lines in this one. Glad for the progression of rory and amy. Next book cant come soon enough.
Lots of rapidly changing story lines in this one. Glad for the progression of rory and amy. Next book cant come soon enough.
May 31, 2019
Disappointing
Book 3 in the series was not for me. It was slow and extremely boring it had me skipping pages.
Book 3 in the series was not for me. It was slow and extremely boring it had me skipping pages.
September 30, 2019
I've truly enjoyed this series so far and look forward to the release of the 4th book next month!
October 29, 2019
Loved this series!
Cant wait to continue Amy’s journey! I’m definitely hooked! It’s slow to start but one the story gets going, I cannot stop thinking of what is next!
Cant wait to continue Amy’s journey! I’m definitely hooked! It’s slow to start but one the story gets going, I cannot stop thinking of what is next!
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