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richellemelynda's review
5.0
Everyone has choices they have made they regret. It's part of being alive. Learning to forgive ourselves and learn from our mistakes is part of life's journey.
I was thrilled to be asked to review this sequel to Faye & the Ether. This sequel does not disappoint. It doesn't pick up exactly where we left Faye in the first book, but close enough that the two books read together very nicely. The pace of the book is excellent and the writing just as good.
Faye's mental journey in focused more on this book and the events from the first books that she went through have their toll on her. While she retreats into herself, her friends and found family try to help her cope. One in particular gets a lot more time and I sincerely hope that it turns into something more than friendship. Faye's perspective is really gripping and anyone who has gone through doubting themselves and regretting something will relate to her in this book.
Daron's perspective is more about navigating his career and relationship together. Throughout the book he struggles with the same as he did in the first book, how to protect everyone he loves from everything. I found Daron's perspective was relatable; he grows a lot in his interpersonal relationships and trusting himself in this instalment.
The new characters in this sequel are definitely a highlight of the book. The bring more depth to the novel and bring more history of Ether to the reader. The new characters provide more insight into how the world and races all connect and how long standing believes could have caused such a divide. Some The events of the novel were well written. I was surprised by some of them and predicted others. But there was enough twists to keep me engaged throughout. This series is about a war and obviously the characters went through loss. The reactions of the characters each had me crying.
Overall, I read through the book and the book is well paced for events. The themes and issues both the main characters are going through are relatable, even if they are in a fantasy world. I would recommend this series to anyone who loves mythology, fantasy or even adventure novels in the YA section. I can't wait for the next novel and hope that my ships and potential ships make it through this war between the two sides of Ether.
I would like to thank Nicole Bailey for sending me a free copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I was thrilled to be asked to review this sequel to Faye & the Ether. This sequel does not disappoint. It doesn't pick up exactly where we left Faye in the first book, but close enough that the two books read together very nicely. The pace of the book is excellent and the writing just as good.
Faye's mental journey in focused more on this book and the events from the first books that she went through have their toll on her. While she retreats into herself, her friends and found family try to help her cope. One in particular gets a lot more time and I sincerely hope that it turns into something more than friendship. Faye's perspective is really gripping and anyone who has gone through doubting themselves and regretting something will relate to her in this book.
Daron's perspective is more about navigating his career and relationship together. Throughout the book he struggles with the same as he did in the first book, how to protect everyone he loves from everything. I found Daron's perspective was relatable; he grows a lot in his interpersonal relationships and trusting himself in this instalment.
The new characters in this sequel are definitely a highlight of the book. The bring more depth to the novel and bring more history of Ether to the reader. The new characters provide more insight into how the world and races all connect and how long standing believes could have caused such a divide. Some The events of the novel were well written. I was surprised by some of them and predicted others. But there was enough twists to keep me engaged throughout. This series is about a war and obviously the characters went through loss. The reactions of the characters each had me crying.
Overall, I read through the book and the book is well paced for events. The themes and issues both the main characters are going through are relatable, even if they are in a fantasy world. I would recommend this series to anyone who loves mythology, fantasy or even adventure novels in the YA section. I can't wait for the next novel and hope that my ships and potential ships make it through this war between the two sides of Ether.
I would like to thank Nicole Bailey for sending me a free copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.
storieswithbee's review
5.0
My goodness! I finished the first book, and now, three days later, I’ve finished the second. Nicole has out done herself once again. Faye and the City in the Sea was breathtaking, and I couldn’t put it down.
In this book, Faye struggles with mental health issues and episodes of PTSD, but readers are comforted not only by the support the character receives throughout the book, but also by the author. Nicole provides a trigger warning at the beginning of the book, and for me, as not only a reader but also a psychology major, the inclusion of that makes me feel a sense of security and a sense of trust. It means that Nicole cares for the well-being and mental health of her readers.
With the major world building already established in the first book, it left room for Faye and Daron to grow and become these fantastic and really intriguing characters both separately and together.
I know that Nicole is in the process of submitting her third book for publishing and is writing the draft for the fourth book, and I am beyond excited, not only for myself because I excited to read the next step in the story, but also for Nicole as a huge fan!
I am so grateful that Nicole gave me the opportunity read the ARC of her second book! I can’t recommend this book and this series enough.
Although I received this free ARC e-book from the author, this review is my own opinion and posted by my own free will! ✨
In this book, Faye struggles with mental health issues and episodes of PTSD, but readers are comforted not only by the support the character receives throughout the book, but also by the author. Nicole provides a trigger warning at the beginning of the book, and for me, as not only a reader but also a psychology major, the inclusion of that makes me feel a sense of security and a sense of trust. It means that Nicole cares for the well-being and mental health of her readers.
With the major world building already established in the first book, it left room for Faye and Daron to grow and become these fantastic and really intriguing characters both separately and together.
I know that Nicole is in the process of submitting her third book for publishing and is writing the draft for the fourth book, and I am beyond excited, not only for myself because I excited to read the next step in the story, but also for Nicole as a huge fan!
I am so grateful that Nicole gave me the opportunity read the ARC of her second book! I can’t recommend this book and this series enough.
Although I received this free ARC e-book from the author, this review is my own opinion and posted by my own free will! ✨
peachprinceshane's review
5.0
Once again, Nicole Bailey has outdone herself in the next instalment of YA fantasy, FAYE AND THE ETHER series. With all the Greek mythology, mythical creatures, and found family of Percy Jackson and the angst of TJ Klune books, these books promise to steal your heart only to have you fall for characters who go through the most angst.
This highly-anticipated sequel follows Faye as she battles with the trauma of a won war. Although amongst her friends in the Ether, she's lost, struggling, bound to her memories of blood and war, unable to sleep. However, when she receives an offer to enhance her growing magic from a merprince, she takes the reprieve--which lulls the Ether into another scene: the mercity. I adored the different dynamics, the politics, and the cultures explored through this series. There isn't just the one way to be a creature in the Ether--each race has their own laws, cultures, languages, just like a mortal world. Needing support more than ever, Faye withdraws into herself--but finds that that's the only place that can heal her and strengthen her.
CITY IN THE SEA is beautifully imaginative, stunningly-written, and heart wrenchingly told through multi POVs that offer intriguing insight to other characters, giving only a glimpse of what's to come. I fell in love all over again with this story. I would honestly give my life for these characters, their battles, their stakes, their flaws and struggles. I love them all so, so dearly, and so so much.
This highly-anticipated sequel follows Faye as she battles with the trauma of a won war. Although amongst her friends in the Ether, she's lost, struggling, bound to her memories of blood and war, unable to sleep. However, when she receives an offer to enhance her growing magic from a merprince, she takes the reprieve--which lulls the Ether into another scene: the mercity. I adored the different dynamics, the politics, and the cultures explored through this series. There isn't just the one way to be a creature in the Ether--each race has their own laws, cultures, languages, just like a mortal world. Needing support more than ever, Faye withdraws into herself--but finds that that's the only place that can heal her and strengthen her.
CITY IN THE SEA is beautifully imaginative, stunningly-written, and heart wrenchingly told through multi POVs that offer intriguing insight to other characters, giving only a glimpse of what's to come. I fell in love all over again with this story. I would honestly give my life for these characters, their battles, their stakes, their flaws and struggles. I love them all so, so dearly, and so so much.
louise1608's review
4.0
For my full review and thoughts on the story, characters and ending completely spoiler free please visit my blog here
Thank you once again to the author for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
STORY ★★★★☆ -- I am very happy to leave my review for Faye and the City in the Sea, which is the second in a magical, mythological young adult series. I highly recommend you read the first book first, you can find my review for that Here. The story picks up where the first book left off. Faye is in a bad place, after witnessing the battle in the last book she is not doing well. In this book as well as battling her inner demons and preparing for the impending war with Typhons forces Faye travels to the Mercity and helps to build alliances and practice tapping into her magic.
OVERALL ★★★★☆-- I loved it. It really expanded on the world from the first book, added a few new and interesting characters and had plenty of twists and turns along the way. The book is quite short and very easy to read. I wouldn't mind a bit of extra padding but I think I said that about the first book. Sometimes chapters feel a bit lacking and I feel like scenes could just have a bit "more" but overall I think it's a great book and well worth a read!
Thank you once again to the author for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
STORY ★★★★☆ -- I am very happy to leave my review for Faye and the City in the Sea, which is the second in a magical, mythological young adult series. I highly recommend you read the first book first, you can find my review for that Here. The story picks up where the first book left off. Faye is in a bad place, after witnessing the battle in the last book she is not doing well. In this book as well as battling her inner demons and preparing for the impending war with Typhons forces Faye travels to the Mercity and helps to build alliances and practice tapping into her magic.
OVERALL ★★★★☆-- I loved it. It really expanded on the world from the first book, added a few new and interesting characters and had plenty of twists and turns along the way. The book is quite short and very easy to read. I wouldn't mind a bit of extra padding but I think I said that about the first book. Sometimes chapters feel a bit lacking and I feel like scenes could just have a bit "more" but overall I think it's a great book and well worth a read!
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