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A review by lyndiane
Of Blood and Honey: A Book of the Fey and the Fallen by Stina Leicht
5.0
January 2021 binge re-read - I am still suckerpunched by this incredible piece of narrative!
A superbly written drama filled with courage, love, tragedy, loss and hope. Set in Ireland during the earlier period of IRA conflict, the story describes some of the persecution experienced by Catholics in Ireland during this era. Terrorism, especially against soft targets, can never be condoned, but the events set out in this brilliant novel leave the reader almost sympathetic and understanding of the main character's personal choices.
There is an abundance of kick-ass heroes in the urban-fantasy genre. Thankfully, Liam is not one of them. Neither does it portray the Fallen as a clique of misunderstood 'nice guys'. As with real life, the characters are flawed and vulnerable, making choices based on circumstances and facing the consequences.
I will be thinking about the nuances of this story for quite a while
A superbly written drama filled with courage, love, tragedy, loss and hope. Set in Ireland during the earlier period of IRA conflict, the story describes some of the persecution experienced by Catholics in Ireland during this era. Terrorism, especially against soft targets, can never be condoned, but the events set out in this brilliant novel leave the reader almost sympathetic and understanding of the main character's personal choices.
There is an abundance of kick-ass heroes in the urban-fantasy genre. Thankfully, Liam is not one of them. Neither does it portray the Fallen as a clique of misunderstood 'nice guys'. As with real life, the characters are flawed and vulnerable, making choices based on circumstances and facing the consequences.
I will be thinking about the nuances of this story for quite a while