By: S. Ravynheart & S.A. Archer
Format: Ebook,
Publisher: Ravynheart Publishing
Publish Date: 2011
Series: Prequel to The Rise of the Unseelie Series
Affiliated with Champion of Sidhe series, and Touched series
Book Synopsis:
Jhaer dedicated his life and his magic to protecting the freedom of the Unseelie Sidhe, the nobe elves of the Dark Court. After centuries of war and politics, the Seelie are finally within striking distance of eradicating the Unseelie Court altogether. Out of time and out of options, Jhaer races through Ireland to rescue the one Sidhe who could stop the Seelie. If he can't find her...and fast...there may not be a fey realm to go back to.
First Sentence:
"The Wild Hunt shall sharpen their teeth upon your bones, Chancellor, if you waste my patience."
My Thoughts and Synopsis:
Jhaer is in his court with his Queen tending matters of her Unseelie citizens. The Queen receives an invitation for her and the King from the Seelie to meet with them and Danu, the All-Mother. The point of the meeting, to unite both Seelie and Unseelie as one in the mounds the call home, but there is a prophetess who might have foretold a dim future if this happens.
Right at the beginning it is no secret that Jhaer knows the two opposing courts can not coincide as one, that the world they know it will end in distruction. Jhaer goes in search of Aoife. I'm a little curious on this quick read as I could have used a little more information on Aoife and how Jhaer knew where to look so quickly to find her, even to know that she was help captive. But the twist to the end here made me pause with the liking of it. There is where this short story became a bigger question for me, as to the foretold fortune of the Mound, home to the fey, did someone else plan this?
I do like that we get a view of Jhaer's abilities as fey and his speciality with nature. I do enjoy my magic. :) Also, in addition to Jhaer we get to see other abilities of other fey, and meet his not so nice Queen.
This is definitely a prequel designed to get you curious for what's to come.
I received a free copy of this for joining The Sidhe fan club.
Hm... I'm curious now. I do love a good fae book. I'm kind of leery of the short book and it sounding so much like fantasy. However, might be good to pick up if I have the other books on hand.
ReplyDeleteYay for Irish mythology! I've always been fascinated by the Sidhe and, while I've never seen them mixed in with the Unseelie before, it sounds interesting. Just might have to check this one out!
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Lori
Melissa (Books & Things) - These have been quick reads for me. I usually get them done in one sitting, which is unsual for me. But they aren't bad. :)
ReplyDeleteLori Strongin - Hi! :) Oh yes, I love the Irish myth mixed in. It's a little neat with the mix of Unseelie and then there are other creatures, vampires too. :)
Oh fey! Sounds interesting. And I too love my magic. ;) I bet it makes you curious, definitely sounds like it! And now you have me curious, lol. Great review!
ReplyDeleteRebecca - Glad you like the sounds of this one. :) There are 3 different series, but the same world, and eventually they could cross paths. And with being short stories, very quick reads. :) Thank you!
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