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clairereviews's review
2.0
Review: Give Me (A Tale of Wyrd and Fae #1) by L. K. Rigel Publication Date: 12th June 2014
Publisher: Beastie Press
ISBN: 9781468118353
Source: Netgalley
Rating: 2.5/5
Synopsis:
All she wanted was a vacation … but Dumnos offered a new life Lilith Evergreen has always lived in the California desert, but when she receives an antique ring as a gift, she dreams of a magnificent tree at cliff's edge, a castle by the sea, and a mysterious woman who bids Lilith to come to Dumnos, a land of mist and rain. Cade Bausiney is the future Earl of Dumnos, but at present he just wants to bolster the local economy with a scheme to increase tourism. When Cade and Lilith meet, they're overwhelmed with longing for each other - but their desire might be magically induced. Long ago a witch's spell ended in disaster that left two souls to haunt Dumnos to this day. Lilith and Cade must find a way to make things right - or be forever possessed by the spirits who've waited a millennium to consummate their love.
Review:
I really wanted to enjoy this book as the description really apealed. Lilith and Cade are likeable characters, but there was so much switching between this couple and Diantha and Galen that I got really confused. The magical fairyland of Dumnos worked better, but I found the intricacies all too much. I think this story would work better over two books, with the back story of Galen and Diantha, Elyse, Idris, Lourdes, Igdrasil and Aubrey being the first.
Publisher: Beastie Press
ISBN: 9781468118353
Source: Netgalley
Rating: 2.5/5
Synopsis:
All she wanted was a vacation … but Dumnos offered a new life Lilith Evergreen has always lived in the California desert, but when she receives an antique ring as a gift, she dreams of a magnificent tree at cliff's edge, a castle by the sea, and a mysterious woman who bids Lilith to come to Dumnos, a land of mist and rain. Cade Bausiney is the future Earl of Dumnos, but at present he just wants to bolster the local economy with a scheme to increase tourism. When Cade and Lilith meet, they're overwhelmed with longing for each other - but their desire might be magically induced. Long ago a witch's spell ended in disaster that left two souls to haunt Dumnos to this day. Lilith and Cade must find a way to make things right - or be forever possessed by the spirits who've waited a millennium to consummate their love.
Review:
I really wanted to enjoy this book as the description really apealed. Lilith and Cade are likeable characters, but there was so much switching between this couple and Diantha and Galen that I got really confused. The magical fairyland of Dumnos worked better, but I found the intricacies all too much. I think this story would work better over two books, with the back story of Galen and Diantha, Elyse, Idris, Lourdes, Igdrasil and Aubrey being the first.
tartbarbie's review
3.0
Lilith lives in California she’s just your average girl living a normal life. When her fiancé returns home from his trip in London with a ring it changes her life. Next thing she knows she’s dreaming about Dumnos lush countryside, castles, and even a prince. In one dream a woman even books the hotel for her encouraging her to come. After arriving in Dumnos Lilith meets Cade Bausiney they are each instantly drawn to each other as if under a spell.
We also meet Galen and Diantha who are very much in love but its short lived because a curse that was meant to save them sends them into rings keeping them apart for hundreds of years. The other person in the story is Elyse who is the one who attempted to save Galen and Diantha from her sister and locked them in the rings. Will Lilith and Cade break the spell before it’s too late? Will Elyse be able to fix her mistake before the faerie King changes her plans.
This one is a tough one because we have so many characters. I like Lilith and Cade but I think they are interesting. However I think Elyse stole the story because she’s the one who created the spell that put everything in motion. I didn’t really connect with any one character but I did like them all.
I picked up Give Me: A Tale of Wyrd and Fae as a kindle freebie ages ago but never got around to it till this weekend when the blue cover worked for one of my challenges. The story is quick fast paced easily able to finish in one sitting. I like the characters even though I didn’t connect with them I did find them engaging. The concept is unique I like the way the real world mixes with the fae world. I think the author did a great job of mixing all the different character's stories together it wasn't confusing. I enjoyed the story but I wanted more. I think anyone who enjoys reading about the fae will enjoy the story. This is my first book by the author but I'm curious to check out her other books.
We also meet Galen and Diantha who are very much in love but its short lived because a curse that was meant to save them sends them into rings keeping them apart for hundreds of years. The other person in the story is Elyse who is the one who attempted to save Galen and Diantha from her sister and locked them in the rings. Will Lilith and Cade break the spell before it’s too late? Will Elyse be able to fix her mistake before the faerie King changes her plans.
This one is a tough one because we have so many characters. I like Lilith and Cade but I think they are interesting. However I think Elyse stole the story because she’s the one who created the spell that put everything in motion. I didn’t really connect with any one character but I did like them all.
I picked up Give Me: A Tale of Wyrd and Fae as a kindle freebie ages ago but never got around to it till this weekend when the blue cover worked for one of my challenges. The story is quick fast paced easily able to finish in one sitting. I like the characters even though I didn’t connect with them I did find them engaging. The concept is unique I like the way the real world mixes with the fae world. I think the author did a great job of mixing all the different character's stories together it wasn't confusing. I enjoyed the story but I wanted more. I think anyone who enjoys reading about the fae will enjoy the story. This is my first book by the author but I'm curious to check out her other books.
woolfardis's review
1.0
Initially, this book seems promising from the first couple of pages. Could it be, a book not solely focused on one young, horny woman but a nice couple exploring lands together?
Oh no. Should really read those blurbs...
It isn't terrible written, just a bit weirdly written. The thesaurus should have been put down. The main thing, aside from the Mary Sue protagonist and obvious love interests, is the ridiculous plot and total butchery of England done by the author. The Severn "Sea"? What even.
The author asks the reader that they indulge in her liberties at the beginning, but sadly when one cannot even get geography remotely correct, these liberties are simply laughable.
And the speed with which the main characters gets over her break up to a man she is madly in "forever love" with and jump on to the next man that breathes is preposterous.
Generic YA twaddle. You'll love it.
Oh no. Should really read those blurbs...
It isn't terrible written, just a bit weirdly written. The thesaurus should have been put down. The main thing, aside from the Mary Sue protagonist and obvious love interests, is the ridiculous plot and total butchery of England done by the author. The Severn "Sea"? What even.
The author asks the reader that they indulge in her liberties at the beginning, but sadly when one cannot even get geography remotely correct, these liberties are simply laughable.
And the speed with which the main characters gets over her break up to a man she is madly in "forever love" with and jump on to the next man that breathes is preposterous.
Generic YA twaddle. You'll love it.
macabremysterium's review
3.0
*I received a free e-copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
I love books about fairies, witches, fairy tales and magic so right off I had a good vibe from this book. I really enjoyed the book and while it seemed rushed in parts I really liked the basic idea of the plot as well as the romance aspect.
This book is definitely a "guilty-pleasure" read and would recommend reading this in a bubble bath with wine and chocolate because it is a fun fluffy read
I love books about fairies, witches, fairy tales and magic so right off I had a good vibe from this book. I really enjoyed the book and while it seemed rushed in parts I really liked the basic idea of the plot as well as the romance aspect.
This book is definitely a "guilty-pleasure" read and would recommend reading this in a bubble bath with wine and chocolate because it is a fun fluffy read
foggysunday's review
3.0
*I received a free e-copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
I love books about fairies, witches, fairy tales and magic so right off I had a good vibe from this book. I really enjoyed the book and while it seemed rushed in parts I really liked the basic idea of the plot as well as the romance aspect.
This book is definitely a "guilty-pleasure" read and would recommend reading this in a bubble bath with wine and chocolate because it is a fun fluffy read
I love books about fairies, witches, fairy tales and magic so right off I had a good vibe from this book. I really enjoyed the book and while it seemed rushed in parts I really liked the basic idea of the plot as well as the romance aspect.
This book is definitely a "guilty-pleasure" read and would recommend reading this in a bubble bath with wine and chocolate because it is a fun fluffy read
anjanavasan's review
3.0
Thank God for Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy Fanatics' Read to Review! I get to read some awesome books from time to time thanks to them (and the authors of course) ! This book had an excellent plot.. It had a bit of everything and managed to mix different paranormal beings into one novel smoothly.
'Give me, a fairytale' kept me guessing the entire time..it had magic,love/lust, a bit of mythology, fae and an intriguing fantasy world set in England! The descriptions were really good and I enjoyed the characters. The contrast in the beginning between Elyse and Diantha's personalities was written really well and they actually had me feeling the emotions that they were going through. The different points of view and the frequent shifts between the past and the present was especially interesting. It was also nice to know parts from both Cade as well as Lillith's POV.
A unique and captivating novel and definitely an enjoyable read!
'Give me, a fairytale' kept me guessing the entire time..it had magic,love/lust, a bit of mythology, fae and an intriguing fantasy world set in England! The descriptions were really good and I enjoyed the characters. The contrast in the beginning between Elyse and Diantha's personalities was written really well and they actually had me feeling the emotions that they were going through. The different points of view and the frequent shifts between the past and the present was especially interesting. It was also nice to know parts from both Cade as well as Lillith's POV.
A unique and captivating novel and definitely an enjoyable read!
erosewall's review
3.0
I love books about England and its faerie history, and I liked is book. It's short, and I read it in a couple of sittings. I did think that it rushed to an ending - I wish he last quarter or so of the book had been drawn out to fully explain what was happening. After setting up a dramatic conclusion, I felt that she cheated us a bit from the full expressin of the climax.
cherryreads's review
4.0
Captivating and interesting for the most part. I can't say I'm entirely happy with the ending, it felt rushed and chaotic. But most of the book was really good. I loved the little bits about Frona's daughters, god Lourdes irked me to no end (she deserved being locked up in a tree for hundreds of years). It was interesting to read how everyone's different stories mingled and interlaced with each other's. I felt bad for Elyse and the things she had to endure because of her sister's unrelenting desire for someone not meant for her. Altogether though, the mingle of the wyrding and the fae made for an original and interesting story. I would have given it more stars if it was a little longer and the end was not so rushed, but it was good nonetheless.
greymalkin's review
4.0
While nothing about the plot or characters is particularly new, the way it is constructed and the flavor of the world is quite enjoyable! I particularly liked how the wyrding woman metaphysics worked- very solid and complimented the story (not distracted). Since this is the first in a series, I'm interested to see where else this author takes the world.
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