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A review by its_justine
Samhain by Rebecca F. Kenney
5.0
War is on the horizon and the lives of all lies in the hands of a girl who has finally found where she belongs. Aislinn, along with the friends and family she has gained since first seeing the sun rise those few months ago, must devise a plan to forestall the opening of the Second Gate, preventing the incursion of those from the Otherworld. Aislinn’s and Kieran’s threads are woven together after bargaining with the Fates, the Morrigna - they must either succeed in their endeavor or they will perish together.
This is a story of transformation and discovery. Those we’re introduced to in book one bloom into something more, something new. With the fate of the world on the line, we see each character come into their own and play a crucial role in thwarting the harrowing plans of the druids. After traveling this road with Aislinn, witnessing the respect she commands amongst humans and fae alike is truly a rewarding experience. Zane grudgingly places his aversion to the magical realm aside and becomes one of the most important players in this game of balance. The Far Darrig, while always trying to uphold his reputation of trickery and deceit, finally allows everyone to see his true self, a protector.
Samhain is a beautiful and heartbreaking conclusion to Kenney’s Secrets of the Fae, a striking series that was impossible for me to put down. We’ve climbed the sheer slope of the mountainside and have reached the summit in this ultimate chapter in Aislinn’s journey. The pacing is well-planned and perfect, the action intense with tangible consequence, the romance is felt within the soul, the loss is tragic and agonizing. It’s alluring and dangerous and somber, a superb combination to perfectly close the cover on this charming tale.
I found this story to be a genuinely amazing read and me blowing through the series in three days is a true testament to how much fun I’ve had on this adventure. I’m excited to see where Kenney takes us next, and hope that some day I’ll be able to return to this fascinating world she has created. I highly recommend you let yourself wander in through the forests in the Secrets of the Fae universe.
This is a story of transformation and discovery. Those we’re introduced to in book one bloom into something more, something new. With the fate of the world on the line, we see each character come into their own and play a crucial role in thwarting the harrowing plans of the druids. After traveling this road with Aislinn, witnessing the respect she commands amongst humans and fae alike is truly a rewarding experience. Zane grudgingly places his aversion to the magical realm aside and becomes one of the most important players in this game of balance. The Far Darrig, while always trying to uphold his reputation of trickery and deceit, finally allows everyone to see his true self, a protector.
Samhain is a beautiful and heartbreaking conclusion to Kenney’s Secrets of the Fae, a striking series that was impossible for me to put down. We’ve climbed the sheer slope of the mountainside and have reached the summit in this ultimate chapter in Aislinn’s journey. The pacing is well-planned and perfect, the action intense with tangible consequence, the romance is felt within the soul, the loss is tragic and agonizing. It’s alluring and dangerous and somber, a superb combination to perfectly close the cover on this charming tale.
I found this story to be a genuinely amazing read and me blowing through the series in three days is a true testament to how much fun I’ve had on this adventure. I’m excited to see where Kenney takes us next, and hope that some day I’ll be able to return to this fascinating world she has created. I highly recommend you let yourself wander in through the forests in the Secrets of the Fae universe.