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Satyr #3
Child of Joy
Graduating from college would be a highlight of any man's life, but Arthur Kraus is different. He’s just reached satyr maturity, and he’s going out of his mind as he's swamped with sexual urges. In a desperate moment, he invites his roommate to a Bacchanal and asks him to be his first. But after hearing the first-time stories at the Bacchanal, Arthur decides to wait for more than physical satiation—not knowing that someone has overheard his decision.
That someone, Gaelen, is special in his own he's the last remaining Fey, a creature of the light, innocent and pure, the protector of the remaining joy the Fey bring to the world. Though attracted to Arthur, Gaelen is afraid to trust. He knows he's being hunted for his power by a force that wants to overthrow Bacchus himself, and Gaelen will have to allow Arthur into his life if he wants to survive.
That someone, Gaelen, is special in his own he's the last remaining Fey, a creature of the light, innocent and pure, the protector of the remaining joy the Fey bring to the world. Though attracted to Arthur, Gaelen is afraid to trust. He knows he's being hunted for his power by a force that wants to overthrow Bacchus himself, and Gaelen will have to allow Arthur into his life if he wants to survive.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 21, 2009
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January 8, 2010
Wow! What a brilliant book. I loved all the Bacchus' Children novels and stories, but this one was special because it tied all of them together. It was great to read about all the characters from the previous books as they appeared as supporting characters in this final story. While I'm very sad that this is the last of the series, I think that Andrew managed to give us a satisfying conclusion.
One of the youngest satyrs from the previous stories, Arthur Kraus, is ready to graduate from college when he reaches satyr maturity. Based on his friends' experiences, whose first time stories all involve love, he decides to wait for the right person. Shortly after he meets Gaelen, the last remaining Fey, a creature of light and the protector of joy in the world. He is attracted to Arthur but has had some bad experiences with satyrs and hesitates to trust again. When the two men get together and discover their love, they have to face a common foe before they can live their life in peace and the final secret of Fey birth is revealed.
I loved the emotional intensitiy of Arthur's and Gaelen's relationship, the way that Gaelen slowly learns to trust, and their joint determination to stand up and fight for their way of life.
As far as I'm concerned this is a highly recommended read. It does make sense, however, to start with Children of Bacchus and Thursday's child (the first two volumes of the series).
One of the youngest satyrs from the previous stories, Arthur Kraus, is ready to graduate from college when he reaches satyr maturity. Based on his friends' experiences, whose first time stories all involve love, he decides to wait for the right person. Shortly after he meets Gaelen, the last remaining Fey, a creature of light and the protector of joy in the world. He is attracted to Arthur but has had some bad experiences with satyrs and hesitates to trust again. When the two men get together and discover their love, they have to face a common foe before they can live their life in peace and the final secret of Fey birth is revealed.
I loved the emotional intensitiy of Arthur's and Gaelen's relationship, the way that Gaelen slowly learns to trust, and their joint determination to stand up and fight for their way of life.
As far as I'm concerned this is a highly recommended read. It does make sense, however, to start with Children of Bacchus and Thursday's child (the first two volumes of the series).
July 9, 2014
Review 3.5 round it up 4 stars
It was with preconceived ideas that I read this and first up an admission, “there isn't much to learn from fantasy”.
This story is essentially about how love is capable of overcoming anything: our own inadequacies or our own fears or external attacks. It takes courage to stay and fight for what or who we love and want.
Andrew Grey has crafted a world of acceptance and a place where one’s own strengths can shine. All are gifted, yet not all gifts are the same.
This is a sexy story and a truly escapist read. And the title? Wouldn’t that it could be so for everyone… Read the book!
It was with preconceived ideas that I read this and first up an admission, “there isn't much to learn from fantasy”.
This story is essentially about how love is capable of overcoming anything: our own inadequacies or our own fears or external attacks. It takes courage to stay and fight for what or who we love and want.
Andrew Grey has crafted a world of acceptance and a place where one’s own strengths can shine. All are gifted, yet not all gifts are the same.
This is a sexy story and a truly escapist read. And the title? Wouldn’t that it could be so for everyone… Read the book!
December 12, 2011
This was a book with great possibilities. It was based on a great idea: satyrs living among us, a kind of metaphor for the "fairy gathering" gay movement, a bucolic naturalism. The specific premise of this volume (the first of the series I have read) was the meeting with a Fey (i.e., fairy by another name), the last of his kind, a really good premise, since it invokes the interaction between two quite distinct supernatural entities - and thus creates the marvelous thing of strangeness beyond the strange.
Unfortunately, for me at least, the story was just a little too happy-happy most of the way through. I won't go into details. This is the first M/M romance novel-length story I have read, but for me it was flat in the middle, it didn't pull forward or keep the interest and tension up. That was a pity because the writing was quite good. If Mr Grey had kept his focus on first, the bits of development relevant to the final crisis, and second, on bringing to light the relevent deeper contexts of these elements, he would have had a five-star story.
The climax, despite the mediocre development, was excellent, really powerful, dark, strong - almost enough to rate four stars.
Summary: great title, great world, great premise, great climax - but truly mediocre development. Still, a pleasant enough read over all.
Unfortunately, for me at least, the story was just a little too happy-happy most of the way through. I won't go into details. This is the first M/M romance novel-length story I have read, but for me it was flat in the middle, it didn't pull forward or keep the interest and tension up. That was a pity because the writing was quite good. If Mr Grey had kept his focus on first, the bits of development relevant to the final crisis, and second, on bringing to light the relevent deeper contexts of these elements, he would have had a five-star story.
The climax, despite the mediocre development, was excellent, really powerful, dark, strong - almost enough to rate four stars.
Summary: great title, great world, great premise, great climax - but truly mediocre development. Still, a pleasant enough read over all.
July 16, 2010
WOW!! Or in Gaelen's words - "Dancing daffodils!" I love this series and I like the way this one tied all the satyr's from the other books.
Even thou this was a nice ending to the series, I can't but hope maybe a holiday short story with the Fey children. I know we alway want more. lol!
That's just cause we love these books!!
Even thou this was a nice ending to the series, I can't but hope maybe a holiday short story with the Fey children. I know we alway want more. lol!
That's just cause we love these books!!
June 2, 2010
The best of the series. The last living Fey is drawn to the ever growing farm by the love and peace of the mostly half-satyrs. He lives among the group but stays aloof until he meets Arthur. Authur has a special gift of love for animals and the Fey,Gaelen, must find a way to over come his fears and trust a love for Arthur or the Fey will disappear from the world.
March 1, 2017
Very lovely and sweet. Don't read them all in one hit or you might get a little too much sugar. However the characters are fun for a read.
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