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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
Too much repetition, too much blood thirsty to kill, too much fighting and killing scene which are getting fast annoying...
3.75 Ok I know I love this world. I struggled getting into the original and I still struggled a little with this one. The feelings and fighting were giving me whiplash.
There was a lot that has been changed in this version. The darkness is more overt. Her wit is impeccable. Her mortal friendships are less grounded. Derrick is still sassy but less fashionista. Romance is a slow burn. Hints at lust and self sacrifice.
Definitely gonna keep reading the updated version to see how the story has evolved
There was a lot that has been changed in this version. The darkness is more overt. Her wit is impeccable. Her mortal friendships are less grounded. Derrick is still sassy but less fashionista. Romance is a slow burn. Hints at lust and self sacrifice.
Definitely gonna keep reading the updated version to see how the story has evolved
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Loved it so much!!!!!! Awesome characters, really awesome tension and relationships between characters.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Falconer (#1) by Elizabeth May @_elizabethmay
Why is there not more hype about this book? It was fantastic! Falconer follows Aileana Kameron as she ascends into her power as a Falconer. Falconers are a line of female warriors sent to kill the fairies terrorizing the human realm. This story take place in Scotland and incorporates Scottish folklore into the story. Scottish folklore is my personal favorite and Fae one of my favorite fantasy characters, so when I found this I jumped right into it. That being said, I read this book in 24 hours, lost a large amount of sleep, and immediately jumped into book two. The action in this book is spot on. The romance is angsty, raw and absolutely delicious. If you haven't read this you are missing out on an excellent fantasy story.
4 stars for me! I would easily reread this for another delicious taste and if you haven't read it (and you love fantasy) shame on you.
The Falconer (#1) by Elizabeth May @_elizabethmay
Why is there not more hype about this book? It was fantastic! Falconer follows Aileana Kameron as she ascends into her power as a Falconer. Falconers are a line of female warriors sent to kill the fairies terrorizing the human realm. This story take place in Scotland and incorporates Scottish folklore into the story. Scottish folklore is my personal favorite and Fae one of my favorite fantasy characters, so when I found this I jumped right into it. That being said, I read this book in 24 hours, lost a large amount of sleep, and immediately jumped into book two. The action in this book is spot on. The romance is angsty, raw and absolutely delicious. If you haven't read this you are missing out on an excellent fantasy story.
4 stars for me! I would easily reread this for another delicious taste and if you haven't read it (and you love fantasy) shame on you.
More like a 2.5 but I'm feeling mildly generous. Can I please just get a female protagonist who can stay on task and not get distracted and ridiculously side-tracked by some "perfect", broad-shouldered, brooding, and for some reason unattainable guy?! Please?!?
Aside from that, the story was okay, the fairies sort of interesting. I liked Scotland as a setting and I liked Derrick. I may be talking myself into a two-star review if I keep going.
Aside from that, the story was okay, the fairies sort of interesting. I liked Scotland as a setting and I liked Derrick. I may be talking myself into a two-star review if I keep going.
3.80
the YA version of the Fever series (with a main character that wasn’t annoying!)
the YA version of the Fever series (with a main character that wasn’t annoying!)
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Nov 9, 2019
4/5 stars
This is definitely more of an action story than anything else, though I still really do enjoy the romance and the Scottish lore.
Jan 25, 2018
4.25/5 stars
Steampunk + Victorian setting + Fae = The Falconer
4/5 stars
This is definitely more of an action story than anything else, though I still really do enjoy the romance and the Scottish lore.
Jan 25, 2018
4.25/5 stars
Steampunk + Victorian setting + Fae = The Falconer
First read 4/19/14
Retread 11/28/15
Loved, this book, loved, LOVED, LOVED this story! I must own in hardback, I loved it that much!
I think this is my first "steampunk" book. Steampunk is fantasy where there are crazy cool inventions in a time where there quite possibly can't have, because in real history they were no where near that advanced. So the setting is 1844 and as you can tell by the picture this heroine has some cool/funky looking gun = "steampunk."
So we have Aileana who is a gorgeous debutante by day but by night a cold-hearted assassin of fae as she seeks revenge on the one who murdered her mother. I rather liked her as a character I like characters who have 2 sides to them a "day and night" where they role play but have to keep the other side of themselves hidden. Which is the real Aileana well that's what so great about these kinds of stories. :) At night she trains with a very old fae named Kiaran. A icy, stubborn, guarded character who is often blunt which is refreshing. He trains and helps Aileana hunt down and kill fae. Hmmm interesting a fae who turns on his own kind, why? add more mystery to the story.
The fae themselves are freaking cool, on one hand you've got these nasty, evil, smelly creatures who are obviously bad. Then on the other hand you've got fae who are frighteningly beautiful but overall the fae are not good. Which again brings in a lot of mystery and something new to the table in regards to the fae.
I liked that there is a very nice, slow, undertone of romance. One that is subtle, always there but not one that overwhelms the story. With this however is a possible love triangle as Aileana life during the day intertwines with her desires of what goes on at night and how she has to face feelings for one now, and one she had a long time ago that could possibly be hers now.
If you like strong female characters who kick butt and a story that is fun and action packed this is it. I loved this book-I think I said that already and highly recommend this story!
Sexual Content: mild
Language: mild
Violence: moderate (fighting scenes and killings of mythological creatures of the fae)
Drugs/Alcohol: mild/none
Retread 11/28/15
Loved, this book, loved, LOVED, LOVED this story! I must own in hardback, I loved it that much!
I think this is my first "steampunk" book. Steampunk is fantasy where there are crazy cool inventions in a time where there quite possibly can't have, because in real history they were no where near that advanced. So the setting is 1844 and as you can tell by the picture this heroine has some cool/funky looking gun = "steampunk."
So we have Aileana who is a gorgeous debutante by day but by night a cold-hearted assassin of fae as she seeks revenge on the one who murdered her mother. I rather liked her as a character I like characters who have 2 sides to them a "day and night" where they role play but have to keep the other side of themselves hidden. Which is the real Aileana well that's what so great about these kinds of stories. :) At night she trains with a very old fae named Kiaran. A icy, stubborn, guarded character who is often blunt which is refreshing. He trains and helps Aileana hunt down and kill fae. Hmmm interesting a fae who turns on his own kind, why? add more mystery to the story.
The fae themselves are freaking cool, on one hand you've got these nasty, evil, smelly creatures who are obviously bad. Then on the other hand you've got fae who are frighteningly beautiful but overall the fae are not good. Which again brings in a lot of mystery and something new to the table in regards to the fae.
I liked that there is a very nice, slow, undertone of romance. One that is subtle, always there but not one that overwhelms the story. With this however is a possible love triangle as Aileana life during the day intertwines with her desires of what goes on at night and how she has to face feelings for one now, and one she had a long time ago that could possibly be hers now.
If you like strong female characters who kick butt and a story that is fun and action packed this is it. I loved this book-I think I said that already and highly recommend this story!
Sexual Content: mild
Language: mild
Violence: moderate (fighting scenes and killings of mythological creatures of the fae)
Drugs/Alcohol: mild/none