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A Crack in Everything by Ruth Frances Long
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
A Crack in Everything by Ruth Frances Long is book one in the Dubh Linn series that is a fast-paced YA fantasy in the setting of Ireland and Irish lore.
This story follows Izzy, a teen girl who by chance runs into a sidhe named Jinx and can see past his glamour which humans cannot do. She is drawn to him and he is also drawn to her but he thought it was due to her encounter with an angel. A series of events happen and Izzy seeks Jinx for answers. What she doesn't know is how the sidhe world works and who Jinx obeys. He also doesn't realize who or what Izzy is since a simple human should not be able to see through his glamour. Was this encounter by chance, or has this been planned for a very long time?
A swift dive into Mythology, and Gaelic folklore, this supernatural adventure involves a war between angels, demons, and fae. A chance encounter similar to that of The Mortal Instruments but this story leans more toward the lives of the fae and a young woman’s unknowing ties to that world.
Expectations in this story
Setting-Dublin
Irish Lore
Forbidden Love
Angels/Demons
Magical war
Family Secrets
Sidhe/Fae
Grail
Ancient Lineage
I received the audiobook courtesy of NetGalley for an honest review. This was a quick read and would be enjoyed by those who like YA fantasy and Irish folklore. This is book one in a series and I intend to continue reading.
This story follows Izzy, a teen girl who by chance runs into a sidhe named Jinx and can see past his glamour which humans cannot do. She is drawn to him and he is also drawn to her but he thought it was due to her encounter with an angel. A series of events happen and Izzy seeks Jinx for answers. What she doesn't know is how the sidhe world works and who Jinx obeys. He also doesn't realize who or what Izzy is since a simple human should not be able to see through his glamour. Was this encounter by chance, or has this been planned for a very long time?
A swift dive into Mythology, and Gaelic folklore, this supernatural adventure involves a war between angels, demons, and fae. A chance encounter similar to that of The Mortal Instruments but this story leans more toward the lives of the fae and a young woman’s unknowing ties to that world.
Expectations in this story
Setting-Dublin
Irish Lore
Forbidden Love
Angels/Demons
Magical war
Family Secrets
Sidhe/Fae
Grail
Ancient Lineage
I received the audiobook courtesy of NetGalley for an honest review. This was a quick read and would be enjoyed by those who like YA fantasy and Irish folklore. This is book one in a series and I intend to continue reading.