by
3.86 of 5 stars
Released from Walter Reed Hospital, Sergeant Alexandra Hargreaves settled in her hometown of Denver, Colorado. With her family and friends close, a... read full description

reviews

Jul 30, 2011
David rated it: 4 of 5 stars
What if you were to wake up one morning and learn that nothing in the world you’ve known for most of your life was real? Your father was not your father, your husband was not your husband, your life was not the neat package you had grown to accept. And the world that replaced your perceived reality was determined to take everything you knew and loved away from you, violently and permanently, while a haunting voice taunted you into near insanity.

This is the reality that Sergeant Alexa More...
May 13, 2009
Angeles rated it: 5 of 5 stars
You know those female lead characters that are all wispy and weepy and "woe is me"? Well, if that is what you like, GO AWAY! Muahahahah

Alex ("the Fey") is a strong, intelligent woman. She is a fierce competitor with a heart of gold, and she has a mystery to solve: she must set about finding who tried to kill her, and why.

Alex's family, friends, and teammates are fiercely loyal, and her loved ones are behind her (beside her, in front of her, and above More...
Aug 07, 2011
Alicia rated it: 2 of 5 stars
I settled down to read this thinking it would be a really good fast paced read. I couldn't make head nor tails of it really!

There were so many plot holes and confusing moments that I am surprised I even finished it.

Let's start with what annoyed me about it.

Alex "the Fey" - This book could be read as a representation of the strong female. Alex is the only female allowed in the green berets. So far, so good. But then, it just gets annoying. Alex is the heroi More...
Jul 08, 2011
Lacey rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This book was fairly good, but it took me a bit to get into the story. At first, it just seemed like a lot of characters and details thrown at you all at once. It probably took me until the -teen chapters to really get into the book. I definitely think that it's worth the read, if you can get past the slow start. I think that the character of Alex was fairly well-developed. The love between her and John was very palpable. I was also partial to the fact that Alex is a twin. That could just be be More...
Apr 22, 2011
Punk rated it: 1 of 5 stars
"Action Adventure." Alex "the Fey" Hargreaves commands a Special Forces team, until most of them are killed. It's okay, though, because the remaining members all have nicknames, so it's like there are twice as many of them as there actually are! And it's not confusing at all! To be introduced to so many people at the same time! Who are mostly identified by the color of their skin!

Alex also has an identical twin brother, which she does an inadequate job of explaini More...
Aug 08, 2011
Jilll rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Great book! Like a cross between G.I. Jane and a paranormal romance. The heroine is written really strong and I loved that- no weak chicks here. This book is for grown-ups. It has some strong language and is sprinkled with a sexual relationship between husband and wife. The charter development between the Fey and the men in her life was something I could relate to. If you have strong male relationships in you life you will relate to this book. It was also a kick butt read...so if you are looking More...
Feb 08, 2012
Stacy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely LOVED this series (the other two books are _Learning to Stand_ and _Who I Am_). I enjoy military/political conspiracy thrillers, and this one doesn't disappoint in that area. But the thing that clinched it for me was that the protagonist is A WOMAN!!! A strong heroine who works with men in a typically male-dominated field, but is her own actor and drives the story rather than having the story (and action) occur around her make this series stand out among others in the genre.
Jun 22, 2011
Megan rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This was a good book...far fetched, but good. I guess I was expecting something a little different. It was a good story line though and kept me interested. I was bothered frequently by little "off topic episodes" if that makes sense. It was difficult to understand what she was trying to get across sometimes, like it was in code or something. There were quite a few misspelled words and grammatical errors, along with the frequent use of "gd," which I am not a fan of, but I woul More...
Dec 06, 2009
Nancy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Finished: December 5, 2009

Book #79 in the 52 books in 52 weeks Ravelry challenge.

This is another great series by Claudia Hill Christian. I love reading her books/weekly series. I can't wait to Sunday morning to be able to print off the next chapter in the is great series. I curl up with a cup of hot tea and enjoy a good read.

check out her websites:
www.alexthefey.com or www.storiesbyclaudia.com
Aug 11, 2011
Spgmt *Paula* rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I am near the end of this free book and it is totally not what I normally read but I am really enjoying it, the book is about a major C.I.A special elite forces team run by a real kick butt woman, it is really good and shows the different relationship she has with each of her team. A madman is out to kill her and her team and the book shows the fight she has to keep her and her team alive. Really like it, don't want to put the book down its worth a read.
Aug 12, 2011
Catherine rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Pretty interesting book, but the writing wasn't very smooth. I was completely lost at first and had to reread paragraphs to figure out what was going on. I also felt like there was information missing, and that is why it was so confusing. But the story was good, and I enjoyed learning about the characters and their deep frienships.
Jul 29, 2011
Nybui10 rated it: 1 of 5 stars
Worst book I have ever read. The story was so confusing and the writing was atrocious. I couldn't even finish the book and it was promptly deleted from my kindle. I am so glad I didn't have to pay for this. I would have written the author and demanded my money back.
Jul 17, 2011
Sofia rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I would have given this four stars if she had researched the military a little more and put the time in, to make the book more believable. The fact that everyone kept calling her sir really bugged me. Also the books has many editing mistakes. Not bad though, for a new author. It is definitely a page turner.
Aug 16, 2011
Melissa rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This novel had a slow/complicated start, throwing many characters with different nicknames at you in the first few chapters. If you can make it past that, the strong female lead found in Alex "the Fey" will grab your attention until the last page.
Sep 12, 2011
Sydney rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Interesting book about a female green beret/CIA intelligence officer. A huge focus on psychological warfare and the love of family that she leans on to rediscover herself after a mission goes awry.
Aug 02, 2011
Barbara rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Book is about a special forces unit leader. Her team is murdered. She is hunted for "property" a terrorist wants back. I've read the whole book and I still don't know what the property is. Boo!
Dec 23, 2011
Ct marked it as to-read
I'm at the fifth chapter and so far I like the characters but I have to confess I'm a little confused. Scratch that. I'm a lot confused. Some back story or world building would be nice.
Feb 25, 2009
Tinyshrimp rated it: 5 of 5 stars
LOVED THIS BOOK! The beginning was a little confusing, but it didn't take long to figure it out. Then I couldn't put it down. I loved how close all the characters were to each other. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book.
0 comments like (1 person liked it)
Jan 19, 2012
Stephanie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I really like the concept of this book and the characters, but I found it hard to follow at times. It was almost as if I misssed a preceding book; did I?
Sep 13, 2011
Cassandra rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Had fun reading and getting a feel for all the characters. Just started reading "The Denver Cereal." and like the tie in.
May 12, 2009
Claudia rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This thriller is about a young woman in the middle of a major transition in her life. I hope you enjoy it.
Sep 05, 2011
Cynthia rated it: 1 of 5 stars
Oh my head! The author takes events enough for 10 books and throws them all into this one very crowded little book. Suspend all belief, throw science away,this is a crazy book. The Main character is super woman but what else would one expect from the female 1/2 of the world's only male/female identical twins. Sigh, it is almost worth it for it's ridiculous value.
Sep 12, 2011
Mandy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Excellent read. Many twists and turns. Great characters and fast paced.
Nov 16, 2011
P.a. rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I had a really hard time putting this book down. Very suspenseful.
Feb 07, 2012
John rated it: 1 of 5 stars
It started off ok, but then by chapter three I was totally confused as to where, what, who, how.
Maybe it was me, I will give it another go in a couple of months but I can only give 1 star as I did not finish it.
May 08, 2010
Lynn rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Alexandra Hargreaves is out to solve a mystery. Someone is out to kill her and she wonders why. With her family surrounding her she will get to the bottome of this. Alexandra is a strong willed woman, a Green Beret and will fight to save thoes she loves. This book takes the reader on quite a chase from one adventure to another right to the very last page of the book.A very enjoyable read.A romance with a thriller side to it. This is book one in "The Fey" Series.



May 31, 2009
Topsurf rated it: 5 of 5 stars
From the first page this book grabs you and takes you on a thrilling ride. When I grow up I want to be Alex! Read this you won't be disappointed!
Feb 12, 2010
Chris rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I am not a huge reader of fiction, but this is one book I enjoyed. From the start of The Fey, Claudia Hill Christian makes the book very interesting. I absolutely loved the book and had a hard time putting it down. I loved it and would recommend anyone that wants a good book to read. In fact I told my wife she needed to read it. I can't wait till I can read the second book in the series.
Oct 30, 2011
Theweebarrell rated it: 3 of 5 stars
free kindle book, not too bad but got a bit confusing as had a lot of characters in it
Aug 12, 2011
Jack rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Very untidy narrative. My credibility would have to have been stretched a long way to become immersed in the story. My partner (he's from Belfast) was amused when I told him about the heroine's contact with the Provincial (sic) IRA. (Must be culchies).