A review by shadownlite
The Falconer by Elizabeth May

4.0

I was very unsure of this book at first because I am not at all a fan of steampunk. There are aspects of that genre in this book and I will admit, it took me out of the story when they were mentioned. I just do not like steampunk and find it annoying.

Once the story started to gather momentum I was able to get more involved in the reading of the story. I even began to like it and the characters. Lady Aileana Kameron is a kick-ass female character who is in a very oppressive of women society. She is made to be a Falconer and kill fairies but must try and exist in a society where she must worry about her reputation and getting married. I loved Kiaran MacKay and that he was showing obvious interest in her but is fae so claimed he was just training her to kill his kind. I was constantly waiting for them to kiss and it was thrilling when they did. I am not a fan of Gavin who comes off as a complete asshole. I mean he is judging Aileana harshly within the constraints of society they live in. Yet, Gavin is a Seer so should just shut it. They are being forced to marry but I seriously do not see it happening unless Gavin chills the hell out and redeems himself. The supporting characters are also great and add a lot to the story.

I am looking forward to the next book in the series and hope that Elizabeth May writes it soon.