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Dark Fae 2
He's a monster.
I'm a prisoner.
And he's got his sights locked on me.
Caspan, the dark fae General, shows a dangerous interest in Vale, the latest human captive collected by the army.
What the dark fae want with the human captives is anyone's guess—but it's the last thing on Vale's mind. As she struggles to manoeuvre the strict rules of her new life as a slave, she quickly learns that she must avoid the attention of the dark, dangerous Caspan at all costs.
His interest in her is not only a sinister mystery—it's surely a death sentence.
Stay alive. That's her only rule in this dark, abandoned world.
But living amongst monsters sometimes means having to bend the rules.
I'm a prisoner.
And he's got his sights locked on me.
Caspan, the dark fae General, shows a dangerous interest in Vale, the latest human captive collected by the army.
What the dark fae want with the human captives is anyone's guess—but it's the last thing on Vale's mind. As she struggles to manoeuvre the strict rules of her new life as a slave, she quickly learns that she must avoid the attention of the dark, dangerous Caspan at all costs.
His interest in her is not only a sinister mystery—it's surely a death sentence.
Stay alive. That's her only rule in this dark, abandoned world.
But living amongst monsters sometimes means having to bend the rules.
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Quinn Blackbird
34 books759 followersQUINN BLACKBIRD is a wanderer, a caffeine addict, a concern to her teachers & a bit of a dork.
You can find Quinn buying gym equipment she never uses or being dragged out of the writing cave by pesky friends.
Mention "margarita" and she'll come ah-runnin.
QB's goal is to live on a farm with rescue animals and write!
Now beware!! Blackbird writes about everything she loathes. This makes for books that are darker, grittier, anti-heroes, messed-up characters, and dark worlds. It's not a guarantee you'll find redemption in her pages. Because, as Gaslight Her warns, 'sometimes, the villains win.'
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You can find Quinn buying gym equipment she never uses or being dragged out of the writing cave by pesky friends.
Mention "margarita" and she'll come ah-runnin.
QB's goal is to live on a farm with rescue animals and write!
Now beware!! Blackbird writes about everything she loathes. This makes for books that are darker, grittier, anti-heroes, messed-up characters, and dark worlds. It's not a guarantee you'll find redemption in her pages. Because, as Gaslight Her warns, 'sometimes, the villains win.'
popular questions answered:
*there is no reading order to the dark fae universe books ~ and yes, another dark fae book is coming!*
CONTACT:
FB Quinn Blackbird
FB READER GROUP: Quinn Blackbird and Her Blackbirds
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July 12, 2022
4.5 stars.
I think this might be one of my favorite fae stories. This was everything I wanted Laura Thalassa's 4 Horseman series to be and more.
Things I liked:
🔪 A morally ambiguous heroine
Vale could be a stone cold bitch when she wanted, and I adored reading her cynical pov. She had a dry sense of humour, level of self-awareness, and good amount of negative personality traits that are rare to find in heroines. The author explored how someone like Vale would change and grow in a post-apocalyptic environment and didn't shy away from the ugliness. I admire the author because anytime an author writes a morally ambiguous heroine they'll get critical reviews complaining about how the heroine wasn't likable. At no point did I get the sense the author was serving the typical romance audience (except for when Caspan said "You're mine" lmao I can't get away from that phrase in romance).
🔪 The post-apocalyptic setting
It's a feat the author made me like this setting, because I haven't craved anything post-apocalyptic since COVID. This installment continued to give me Battlestar Galactica vibes in a cool way. I'm wondering if Starbuck at all influenced how the author wrote Vale.
🔪 The portrayal of love
The author exceeded at expressing how horrifying fae love can be. Vale is totally happier than Callie though. If I had to pick between Callie and Vale's 'romance' I'd go with Vale's. Vale and Caspan are better suited for each other than Callie and Rain. The thing about the fae is once they love someone they turn violent if they become displeased with the object of their affections. A lot of knives were used in this book. Caspan demonstrated quite a bit of mercy towards the heroine though, while the punishments Callie ultimately went through at the hands of the fae were more emotionally devastating for her.
Btw, if you have any triggers regarding self-harm, specifically cutting, please know that the heroine cuts and it's graphically described continually throughout this series. The author warns for suicide ideation (which occurs as well), but she doesn't warn for cutting. I actually really liked how the author portrayed the heroine's vice of self-harm and it came across as realistic.
This is safe, no ow or cheating. I'm getting the sense this author never includes ow drama or cheating, there's never any noncon either (the fae are fine maiming their women but won't molest them🤡).
My one criticism is that I'm noticing the author ends each serial with an abrupt cliffhanger. The transition of the cliffhanger to the start of the next serial/chapter always seems rather abrupt and rough around the edges. This ends on a HFN, but the author needs to work on her ending lines too. I almost expected another chapter to start. I suppose it felt more like an end to a chapter vs end of the book. I think the author is capable of fleshing out certain areas of the narrative a tiny bit more.
Later I'm going to come back and add the reading order of the series with links to the box sets. There's so many the order is confusing - I wish the author had the reading order with links to the boxsets on her website.
READING ORDER
I think this might be one of my favorite fae stories. This was everything I wanted Laura Thalassa's 4 Horseman series to be and more.
Things I liked:
🔪 A morally ambiguous heroine
Vale could be a stone cold bitch when she wanted, and I adored reading her cynical pov. She had a dry sense of humour, level of self-awareness, and good amount of negative personality traits that are rare to find in heroines. The author explored how someone like Vale would change and grow in a post-apocalyptic environment and didn't shy away from the ugliness. I admire the author because anytime an author writes a morally ambiguous heroine they'll get critical reviews complaining about how the heroine wasn't likable. At no point did I get the sense the author was serving the typical romance audience (except for when Caspan said "You're mine" lmao I can't get away from that phrase in romance).
🔪 The post-apocalyptic setting
It's a feat the author made me like this setting, because I haven't craved anything post-apocalyptic since COVID. This installment continued to give me Battlestar Galactica vibes in a cool way. I'm wondering if Starbuck at all influenced how the author wrote Vale.
🔪 The portrayal of love
The author exceeded at expressing how horrifying fae love can be. Vale is totally happier than Callie though. If I had to pick between Callie and Vale's 'romance' I'd go with Vale's. Vale and Caspan are better suited for each other than Callie and Rain. The thing about the fae is once they love someone they turn violent if they become displeased with the object of their affections. A lot of knives were used in this book. Caspan demonstrated quite a bit of mercy towards the heroine though, while the punishments Callie ultimately went through at the hands of the fae were more emotionally devastating for her.
Btw, if you have any triggers regarding self-harm, specifically cutting, please know that the heroine cuts and it's graphically described continually throughout this series. The author warns for suicide ideation (which occurs as well), but she doesn't warn for cutting. I actually really liked how the author portrayed the heroine's vice of self-harm and it came across as realistic.
This is safe, no ow or cheating. I'm getting the sense this author never includes ow drama or cheating, there's never any noncon either (the fae are fine maiming their women but won't molest them🤡).
My one criticism is that I'm noticing the author ends each serial with an abrupt cliffhanger. The transition of the cliffhanger to the start of the next serial/chapter always seems rather abrupt and rough around the edges. This ends on a HFN, but the author needs to work on her ending lines too. I almost expected another chapter to start. I suppose it felt more like an end to a chapter vs end of the book. I think the author is capable of fleshing out certain areas of the narrative a tiny bit more.
Later I'm going to come back and add the reading order of the series with links to the box sets. There's so many the order is confusing - I wish the author had the reading order with links to the boxsets on her website.
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May 27, 2021
3 stars
Vale has a malice personality in her. She is finely suited for Caspan. Their romance is appealing, their dark complexities very much match each other. It's a nice change where the h is not a good-pious-girl-wanting-to-save-every-injured-person but I realise I can't tolerate her guilt which she manages to talk herself out. She is kind of indifferent and has high powers of ignorance.
This is not a fluffy romance, it's sadistic and destructive. Caspan and Vale are not my favourite but I was said the other pairings from this world is worth a read so I'm continuing.
Vale has a malice personality in her. She is finely suited for Caspan. Their romance is appealing, their dark complexities very much match each other. It's a nice change where the h is not a good-pious-girl-wanting-to-save-every-injured-person but I realise I can't tolerate her guilt which she manages to talk herself out. She is kind of indifferent and has high powers of ignorance.
This is not a fluffy romance, it's sadistic and destructive. Caspan and Vale are not my favourite but I was said the other pairings from this world is worth a read so I'm continuing.
April 16, 2021
This was the final instalment in this gritty series and it definitely brought closure and finished everything off to my satisfaction.
Everything really came to a head here including Vales importance to Caspan.
He really embraced their volatile connection disregarding her human status now don’t get me wrong he doesn’t turn into any Prince Charming or anything far from it he’s just as dark as before he’s just now willing to accept the reality of Vale in his life.
And Vale well she finally embraced her inner darkness and just owned it for what it is.
Her complete acceptance of her nature allowing Caspan to take that final step both now connected in their darkness.
I especially liked how everyone stayed true to their initial natures.
Caspan is still a monster but he’s Vales monster now just like in return she is his.
This series has been so addictive the raw grittiness and stark brutality making such a change of pace.
If you like romance where the hero redeems himself this is not the series for you this is the complete opposite.
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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November 19, 2020
3.5
Welp, I don't know how the author did it- but she did.
Welp, I don't know how the author did it- but she did.
April 16, 2021
This was definitely my favourite part yet and we finally get to see some action occurring between Caspan and Vale and this instalment builds on that connection things have been evolving to this point in time throughout the course of this dark journey.
Caspan is struggling with his fascination of Vale and finds himself wanting to know more this is despite him trying to purge her from his mind with his mutually beneficial bargains.
Vale is having difficulties balancing her want against her hatred and it doesn’t help that she’s realised that there more alike than she’d care to admit.
Vale also finally learns of their eventual purpose and use to the dark Fae just what’s in store for them going forward.
Then there was that surprising finale can’t wait to see what that’s about.
This is a dark and gritty series that definitely doesn’t pull its punches and I’m enjoying it a great deal.
If your thinking of reading it just be aware it’s bloody brutal there’s nothing light or fluffy between these pages.
Myself I’m finding myself fascinated.
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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April 16, 2021
This is the second novella instalment in this serial read and got to say it was seriously enthralling.
Though short it packed quite the punch and this was seriously addictive.
Vale is now a slave to the Dark Fae at the whims of their cruelty and casual disregard these fae are monsters with no compassion or regard for their human toys.
Vale has no idea what the significance of her freckles or her wrist tattoo or even why she’s even still alive for now.
More troubling the most callous of them all there leader Caspan seems to have taken an interest in her not that it’s going to do her any good as he’s the worst of the lot.
We also get to learn more about Vales past and also what makes her tick this one again ended on another crucial point and I so need to know what comes next.
I’m loving this all so far the writing is fabulous and the plot is very engaging.
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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April 16, 2021
This is some addictive reading and man that dark fae Caspan is seriously cold lethal and all things cruel.
There isn’t an ounce of compassion in him and he seems to revel in all the dark sadistic stuff he pulls.
He obviously detests humans in fact all the dark fae do treating them as less than livestock slaves to be tormented and played with there to do the grunt work.
They live by the mercy of the overlords and there’s little care from them.
Here Vale pushes her agenda with Caspan testing the reins of her control.
Putting herself in his crossfires by striking a bargain for the life of her friend not for altruistic reasons though her motive is less pure she selfishly doesn’t want to lose her only friend.
We get to see to the core of Vale here and I love the fact that she isn’t some do-gooder her main concern is for herself and how things affect her at heart she’s quite selfish to be fair she can’t afford to be anything else.
Vale is ultimately flawed at times her actions no better than her fae captors she just hides them deeper behind a facade of humanity.
This new reality has brought forth the worst in her and she’s very aware that she can’t afford to care becoming callous and vindictive.
It’s also obvious that Caspan wants Vale while she just wants to disappear from his notice his attention towards her is dangerous placing her in the crosshairs of others.
He also seems to hate her and blame her for her unwanted allure.
This series is seriously dark and I’m fascinated in seeing where this goes next but don’t go into this expecting romance as this is very far from it yet.
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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September 9, 2021
“Myself. I miss my old self.”
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April 15, 2020
* I received an ARC ecopy of the book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
Taken is the second book in the Dark Fae series. The story continues from where it was left off in the first book where Vale gets captured by the Fae. In Taken, Vale was presented to their leader Caspan who takes a special interest in her. She works with the other captured humans who're serving the fae. They're more like slaves and they don't know why they've been spared, but questioning them or going against them will have brutal consequences.
With each book this series gets even more interesting and addicting. It's too bad that it was a short read because I literally flew through it and I didn't want it to end so soon. We get more insight on the fae and their hierarchy. But still there're so many questions that were left unanswered. General Caspan is a very dark and mysterious character. Everybody fears him including the fae. Currently, he's not my favorite guy, but still I can't wait to know more about him. The ending left me shocked. It was so brutal and torturous. I really need that third book right now!
Taken is the second book in the Dark Fae series. The story continues from where it was left off in the first book where Vale gets captured by the Fae. In Taken, Vale was presented to their leader Caspan who takes a special interest in her. She works with the other captured humans who're serving the fae. They're more like slaves and they don't know why they've been spared, but questioning them or going against them will have brutal consequences.
With each book this series gets even more interesting and addicting. It's too bad that it was a short read because I literally flew through it and I didn't want it to end so soon. We get more insight on the fae and their hierarchy. But still there're so many questions that were left unanswered. General Caspan is a very dark and mysterious character. Everybody fears him including the fae. Currently, he's not my favorite guy, but still I can't wait to know more about him. The ending left me shocked. It was so brutal and torturous. I really need that third book right now!
November 12, 2020
Loved it, especially a dark happy ending. Caspan remained Caspan, cruel but with a touch of love ... true anti hero. Vale had more malice in her than I thought, she was ruthless, which actually suited Caspan's character well. I never understood about those goodie woodie characters that were linked to fellow anti heros. It just didn't make sense.
“Monsters can love monsters,” he tells me. “But that love does not redeem them or change what they are.”
These two add up, they match, both mental.
April 14, 2021
This is a Dark Fae series that is gritty sadistic and cruel it certainly doesn’t pull its punches.
It features dark fae general Caspan and human surviver Vale after the total collapse and current ongoing destruction of the world.
It’s not fluffy or sweet or even romantic it’s the exact opposite of all this a dark destructive journey through a post apocalyptic landscape where the worlds gone to complete shit be aware it’s dark.
I’ve posted individual reviews on each novella this is the combined box set of the last two.
It features dark fae general Caspan and human surviver Vale after the total collapse and current ongoing destruction of the world.
It’s not fluffy or sweet or even romantic it’s the exact opposite of all this a dark destructive journey through a post apocalyptic landscape where the worlds gone to complete shit be aware it’s dark.
I’ve posted individual reviews on each novella this is the combined box set of the last two.
February 18, 2021
This is the second of the dark fae series that I've read now and it did not disappoint! I loved the passion that Caspan and Vale shared, with both of them fighting it every step of the way!
I feel like this quote from book 5 sums the series up incredibly well:
Monsters can love monsters.. but that love does not redeem them or change what they are".
I feel like this quote from book 5 sums the series up incredibly well:
Monsters can love monsters.. but that love does not redeem them or change what they are".
May 21, 2020
The dark fae are dark in this series. But they aren't evil, per se. They are different then humans so they shouldn't be judged by human values. Vale embraces her darkness fully in this book and it is the only way she can survive, but she isn't without some softer emotions. Caspan and Vale's relationship, and love if you want to call it that, doesn't look like rainbows and walks on the beach. There is affection but also loathing. I enjoy the complexity and appreciate a story that isn't cookie-cutter.
There's also action and death. If you are feeling a little bloodthirsty you will be indulged. Sometimes darkness is just the appetite you want whetted.
There's also action and death. If you are feeling a little bloodthirsty you will be indulged. Sometimes darkness is just the appetite you want whetted.
February 10, 2021
SWEARING AHEAD
Okay wow
It’s a bit slow but then end totally makes up for that with the characters and the way this book describes things like the similarities between humans and fae and depression and intrusive thoughts.
Nicole is an absolute bitch and I’m not gonna like I don’t feel bad that she died 🤷♀️
Vale is a savage- she purposely got Nicole killed because she was horrible to her. You could say she’s a perfect match for Caspan.
Don’t even get me started on Caspan. Fae bastard. He manhandled Vale because he was angry and sexually frustrated- not a valid reason smh 🤦♀️
I’m so hooked with this book series and can’t wait to find out how it goes in the next two books.
Okay wow
It’s a bit slow but then end totally makes up for that with the characters and the way this book describes things like the similarities between humans and fae and depression and intrusive thoughts.
Nicole is an absolute bitch and I’m not gonna like I don’t feel bad that she died 🤷♀️
Vale is a savage- she purposely got Nicole killed because she was horrible to her. You could say she’s a perfect match for Caspan.
Don’t even get me started on Caspan. Fae bastard. He manhandled Vale because he was angry and sexually frustrated- not a valid reason smh 🤦♀️
I’m so hooked with this book series and can’t wait to find out how it goes in the next two books.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 1, 2021
An improvement over the first combined book, but still disappointing.
September 9, 2021
“I am a monster who loves another monster. And that is you.”
Aww that's cute. Okay so the series over all is not for everyone (me included) its dark and has psychopathic characters that not everyone like.
Just because I didn't like it doesn't me a it's bad, people still like this series, so there must be something that is likable.
He hates me right now, he’s livid with me, but he covers me with a fucking blanket to keep me warm.
Can he be any more messed up?
Maybe I would have found it cute if I hadn't read book 1, 2 ,3,4...(scared for life).
Was this series a mistake ?
Not really, it was fast so I'll forgive him.
Aww that's cute. Okay so the series over all is not for everyone (me included) its dark and has psychopathic characters that not everyone like.
Just because I didn't like it doesn't me a it's bad, people still like this series, so there must be something that is likable.
He hates me right now, he’s livid with me, but he covers me with a fucking blanket to keep me warm.
Can he be any more messed up?
Maybe I would have found it cute if I hadn't read book 1, 2 ,3,4...(scared for life).
Was this series a mistake ?
Not really, it was fast so I'll forgive him.
September 16, 2021
This is so different. And so very unexpected. *spoilers* I love how this book is so dark. How Vale does not try to change the general. She embraces his darkness because she is the same as well. This books does not focus on the pretty. It focuses on the ugly. I love it even more for that. The epilogue is perfect and I could not want a better ending than that!
September 9, 2021
"Laundry-duty is cursed, I decide.
And I’m next."
I wish !
The book is very small and has a really fast pace! I like that about books! So half a stay for that!
" 1.5 stars "
And I’m next."
I wish !
The book is very small and has a really fast pace! I like that about books! So half a stay for that!
" 1.5 stars "
February 15, 2021
This series is gruesome. Seriously gorey. Quinn Blackbird wasn't playing around... when she named them the Dark Fae, she meant it! They are not fake villains or bad boys with hearts of gold.. they are genuinely awful- vicious, scary and violent.
Quinn Blackbird has a way of getting her hooks in me and dropping me straight into her apocalyptic Earth. These Dark Fae novella series are so interesting and I'm soooo intrigued as to what the heck is going to happen next!!
Quinn Blackbird has a way of getting her hooks in me and dropping me straight into her apocalyptic Earth. These Dark Fae novella series are so interesting and I'm soooo intrigued as to what the heck is going to happen next!!
April 16, 2020
Review to come!
May 5, 2020
Great next chapter to the Dark Fae series. Blackbird's stories keep me coming back for more.
This series is dark and dystopian... the characters are flawed and damaged. So much potential and I'm looking forward to reading more.
This series is dark and dystopian... the characters are flawed and damaged. So much potential and I'm looking forward to reading more.
April 14, 2020
Another great read. Definitely the darkest scariest fae series I've read so far. Vale really pushes her luck & we won't know the outcome of her actions until the next book. Some characters I feel like karma finally caught up to them. Not going to tell you who, you'll have to read it to find out. Vale definitely uses her luck in this book to get what she wants. That luck may be running out though. Seriously read it, it won't disappoint!
September 9, 2021
I get the ice-cold feeling in my veins that something terrible is about to happen.
That is what I said when I first started this book (novella, whatever type it is). I really really don't mind the volume of this book, I was able to complete it without even knowing ( don't mind at all), which is appreciated, because its really really hard to take in all this darkness and psychopathic characters.
That is what I said when I first started this book (novella, whatever type it is). I really really don't mind the volume of this book, I was able to complete it without even knowing ( don't mind at all), which is appreciated, because its really really hard to take in all this darkness and psychopathic characters.
April 23, 2020
I’m scare-roused
Vale gains more confidence in dealing with the Fae general, Caspan, to her own detriment. His cruelty is fully revealed to her in a series of violent punishments that all are forced to watch be carried out. This all the while Vale, and the rest of the camp, can’t figure out whether Caspan wants to kill her or ravish her.
Vale gains more confidence in dealing with the Fae general, Caspan, to her own detriment. His cruelty is fully revealed to her in a series of violent punishments that all are forced to watch be carried out. This all the while Vale, and the rest of the camp, can’t figure out whether Caspan wants to kill her or ravish her.
May 5, 2020
Set in a dark and dismal world, this series is explores the hopelessness of being trapped in a dystopian world of dark fae who are slowly moving throughout Europe.
The books are short, but set to be released twice a month.
Looking forward to the next one.
The books are short, but set to be released twice a month.
Looking forward to the next one.
May 24, 2020
Great ending. I totally agree with how the dark Fae love. And love how Caspan spring their HEA on her. Expecting the worst and then having the opposite happen is just what she needed. I also love how their darkness compliments each other.
May 11, 2020
Loved it!
Review to come!
Review to come!
September 1, 2020
brilliant read all books in one go review on book 5
February 17, 2021
Damn was the slow burn worth it. Caspan and Vale are fully messed up but I find their dynamic fascinating!
I cannot wait to see what happens in the final novella🤩
I cannot wait to see what happens in the final novella🤩
April 6, 2020
Part two of The Dark Fae is just as gripping as the first. We delve more into Vale's past as well as her present predicament. Trapped with the dark fae army as their slave, she and the other humans are treated with casual cruelty. But their leader Caspan has taken a special interest in her, and she can't for the life of her figure out why. And she might need to if she wants to keep that life for herself.
I cannot get over how well this one marries together the fae fantasy and post apocalypse survival horror. It's definitely got Norse mythology vibes more than Jonathan Strangesque magic or YA sparkles. These fae are inhuman warriors with swords and shields, not wands and enchantments. And they are cruel; expect bloodshed and torture (though not OTT explicit gore). Combined with Vale's story, side character development and strained interactions for all, it sets us up for more slow-burn tension. Answers lead only to more questions. I need to know what's going on with the dark fae and their captives.
-I received a free ARC copy of this e-book from the author. This not not influence my review-
I cannot get over how well this one marries together the fae fantasy and post apocalypse survival horror. It's definitely got Norse mythology vibes more than Jonathan Strangesque magic or YA sparkles. These fae are inhuman warriors with swords and shields, not wands and enchantments. And they are cruel; expect bloodshed and torture (though not OTT explicit gore). Combined with Vale's story, side character development and strained interactions for all, it sets us up for more slow-burn tension. Answers lead only to more questions. I need to know what's going on with the dark fae and their captives.
-I received a free ARC copy of this e-book from the author. This not not influence my review-
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