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Fae Games #2
Knight
Jesse's adventures in bounty hunting continue.
Will she discover why her parents were taken?
Will she ever forgive Lukas and his men?
New dangers and intrigues await her because the Fae games are far from over.
Will she discover why her parents were taken?
Will she ever forgive Lukas and his men?
New dangers and intrigues await her because the Fae games are far from over.
298 pages, Hardcover
First published January 5, 2021
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1478 people want to read
About the author
Karen Lynch
17 books3,216 followersKaren Lynch is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.
She grew up in Newfoundland, Canada - a place rich in colorful people and folklore to which she attributes her love of the supernatural and her vivid imagination. She moved to Charlotte, North Carolina years ago and was immediately charmed by the southern people but she says she will always be a newfie.
Though she loves supernatural fiction, she has a soft spot for Charlotte Brontë and Jane Austin. She is a fan of classic rock, country and classical music but her favorite music is the sound of a good thunderstorm or a howling blizzard. Two of her favorite past times are baking artisan breads for her friends and spending quality time with her two German Shepherds.
She grew up in Newfoundland, Canada - a place rich in colorful people and folklore to which she attributes her love of the supernatural and her vivid imagination. She moved to Charlotte, North Carolina years ago and was immediately charmed by the southern people but she says she will always be a newfie.
Though she loves supernatural fiction, she has a soft spot for Charlotte Brontë and Jane Austin. She is a fan of classic rock, country and classical music but her favorite music is the sound of a good thunderstorm or a howling blizzard. Two of her favorite past times are baking artisan breads for her friends and spending quality time with her two German Shepherds.
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June 22, 2021
So I know I previously decided to basically stop reading YA books, but this is an exception. The first book in this series, Pawn, was the only YA book I truly enjoyed last year. So of course when the sequel came out this week, I jumped on it, and I am so glad I did. I like how fast paced the story feels as Jesse does various bounty hunting jobs (for various Fae creatures, not people). And then there's the overall story arcs of her relationship with Lukas and the mystery behind what exactly happened with her parents that carries over from the previous book. This is still YA-level stuff- the heroine is definitely still on the Mary Sue scale - but I can't help but like this a lot anyways. So if you are not a 'young adult' yourself (like me) but feel in the mood for a light read that moves fast, I definitely recommend picking this series up, even if you are a reluctant YA reader.
August 9, 2023
I need book 3 now, OMG!
February 18, 2022
I tried so hard to take my time with this because Jesse is a great character to follow around. It was just as good as the first one, the only downside is that book 3 isn’t out yet and I desperately want to read it.
January 26, 2021
I don't think I've come across a book written by Karen Lynch that I haven't enjoyed reading. I feel like I finished this book in a blink of an eye. Loved it!
now the waiting game begins...
August 22, 2022
– 3.75 stars
Plot Summary:
Knight continued right where Pawn left off lol.
♞ Can we talk about the last page? What was that?? I honestly didn’t see this twist coming, even tho looking back at it, I knew it was foreshadowed a couple of times, but I still didn’t expect that. So well done, the ending really surprised me.
♞ Jesse is still cool. I like her, she’s relatable for her age, a badass, a caring sister. No complains from me. For some reason Jesse gives me Hermione Granger vibes, very book smart, but can hold her own in a fist fight too.
♞ Jesse and Lukas’ romance was a bit better. It’s still super super slow burn and the romance is barely plays any role in this series, but I was here for the tension between them after how he betrayed Jesse in the first book. Her backbone and how she didn’t forgive him easily >>>
One thing I have to say about Jesse x Lukas tho is that they really had potential. The forbidden aspect of human x fairie relationship could have been explored more, IF the romance had been more of a focus.
♞ Jesse, Finch, Daddy James and Mommy James. I love them together. 🥺👉👈 They are so cute and their family scenes are the highlight. All they can do is talk about domestic shit and I’d be having a great time.
♞ Jesse & Violet’s friendship is even better in this book. Violet going on missions with Jesse and being bait to catch fairies? Best friends who almost die for each other are the real deal. 😌
♞ Great new characters were added to the current side characters that were already good. Jesse relationship with Faris 🥺 but also her and Foalin and Conlan 😂
Conclusion
This series has been so easy to read so far. It’s nothing extraordinary or new, but it’s fun. Jesse is surrounded by a great support system with many cool characters and it’s just fun to read their interactions.
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FAE GAMES SERIES
#1 Pawn – 3.5 stars
#2 Knight – 3.75 stars
#3 Queen – 2.5 stars
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Plot Summary:
Knight continued right where Pawn left off lol.
♞ Can we talk about the last page? What was that?? I honestly didn’t see this twist coming, even tho looking back at it, I knew it was foreshadowed a couple of times, but I still didn’t expect that. So well done, the ending really surprised me.
♞ Jesse is still cool. I like her, she’s relatable for her age, a badass, a caring sister. No complains from me. For some reason Jesse gives me Hermione Granger vibes, very book smart, but can hold her own in a fist fight too.
Stewart pursed his lips. “Impressive. I read in your file that you have an above average IQ. With your academic scores, you should be an agent, not a bounty hunter.”
“I should be in college.” I chose not to respond to his implication that agents were smarter than bounty hunters.
“Why aren’t you in college? If you don’t mind me asking.”
“Life happened,” I said matter-of-factly.
♞ Jesse and Lukas’ romance was a bit better. It’s still super super slow burn and the romance is barely plays any role in this series, but I was here for the tension between them after how he betrayed Jesse in the first book. Her backbone and how she didn’t forgive him easily >>>
“He has not been himself since I came home. He won’t talk about it, but he deeply regrets what happened. They all do.”
One thing I have to say about Jesse x Lukas tho is that they really had potential. The forbidden aspect of human x fairie relationship could have been explored more, IF the romance had been more of a focus.
♞ Jesse, Finch, Daddy James and Mommy James. I love them together. 🥺👉👈 They are so cute and their family scenes are the highlight. All they can do is talk about domestic shit and I’d be having a great time.
Finch saw it, too. He whistled and signed to her. Are you sleepy, Mom? “A little,” she admitted, telling me she was more tired than she was letting on. You should take a nap, he told her. Napping always makes me feel better. She reached up to stroke his blue hair. “That’s a good idea, sweetie.”
♞ Jesse & Violet’s friendship is even better in this book. Violet going on missions with Jesse and being bait to catch fairies? Best friends who almost die for each other are the real deal. 😌
♞ Great new characters were added to the current side characters that were already good. Jesse relationship with Faris 🥺 but also her and Foalin and Conlan 😂
Conclusion
This series has been so easy to read so far. It’s nothing extraordinary or new, but it’s fun. Jesse is surrounded by a great support system with many cool characters and it’s just fun to read their interactions.
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FAE GAMES SERIES
#1 Pawn – 3.5 stars
#2 Knight – 3.75 stars
#3 Queen – 2.5 stars
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August 31, 2025
4.5 Stars ✨
Urban Fantasy
🔹No-Spice
🔹Fae
🔹Slow burn romance
🔹Betrayal
🔹Mystery
🔹Found Family
🔹Bounty Hunters
🔹Fae Politics
🔹Fated Mates
Book Source:
(Hoopla E-Book )
After the shocking ending of book 1 , Knight picks up right where we left off in Pawn. This installment revolves around an important Fae relic that was taken from their realm and is causing a rift between worlds. Jesse is caught up in the middle of this, along with every other bounty hunter in New York. She is also having to deal with the betrayal that happened in Pawn and learning how to forgive and move forward. Don’t want to say too much because of spoilers !!
HOLY SMOKES THAT CLIFFHANGER 😱 caught me by COMPLETE surprise!! It was fantastic! The plot thickens, and the world building expands. The writing is not earth shattering or deep, it’s just addicting and oh so good. I love Jesse, she is so captivating and just down to earth, making her an excellent FMC. The Fae creature babies are lovable and add such a fun element to the series. Then there is the prince and his guard *Swoon* 💟. The romance is still the slowest of burns, just the way I like it! This one had so many twists and turns and made for an excellent read - I’m about to dive head first into book 3. Would recommend!
Content ⚠️
-few instances of mild language
-kissing
-mild violence
-mention of drug goren (a fae plant used on humans to put them in addictive, trance state)
Urban Fantasy
🔹No-Spice
🔹Fae
🔹Slow burn romance
🔹Betrayal
🔹Mystery
🔹Found Family
🔹Bounty Hunters
🔹Fae Politics
🔹Fated Mates
Book Source:
(Hoopla E-Book )
After the shocking ending of book 1 , Knight picks up right where we left off in Pawn. This installment revolves around an important Fae relic that was taken from their realm and is causing a rift between worlds. Jesse is caught up in the middle of this, along with every other bounty hunter in New York. She is also having to deal with the betrayal that happened in Pawn and learning how to forgive and move forward. Don’t want to say too much because of spoilers !!
HOLY SMOKES THAT CLIFFHANGER 😱 caught me by COMPLETE surprise!! It was fantastic! The plot thickens, and the world building expands. The writing is not earth shattering or deep, it’s just addicting and oh so good. I love Jesse, she is so captivating and just down to earth, making her an excellent FMC. The Fae creature babies are lovable and add such a fun element to the series. Then there is the prince and his guard *Swoon* 💟. The romance is still the slowest of burns, just the way I like it! This one had so many twists and turns and made for an excellent read - I’m about to dive head first into book 3. Would recommend!
Content ⚠️
-few instances of mild language
-kissing
-mild violence
-mention of drug goren (a fae plant used on humans to put them in addictive, trance state)
February 20, 2022
I’m crying actual tears because of the lack of a release date for book three 😩😩
January 8, 2021
Karen Lynch kills it again. Another great book in the fae games series and I can’t wait for book 3!!!! These cliffhangers are killing me.
Book two picks up where book one left off. Jesse is still a fae hunter and trying to save money up for college while helping her parents recover. The plot thickens as a sacred fae stone goes missing and Jesse learns that her parent’s lives are in danger (again).
Beautiful world building and great writing are Lynch’s trademarks and I can’t wait to see what she does next. If you ever need an ARC reader - I volunteer. Lol, but really.
Book two is slightly predictable but I don’t even care because I love the characters so much. I’m fully invested and can’t wait to see what happens next. Anyone know when book 3 comes out? Hopefully soon!
Fans of SJM and Holly Black will devour this new and exciting YA fantasy series.
Book two picks up where book one left off. Jesse is still a fae hunter and trying to save money up for college while helping her parents recover. The plot thickens as a sacred fae stone goes missing and Jesse learns that her parent’s lives are in danger (again).
Beautiful world building and great writing are Lynch’s trademarks and I can’t wait to see what she does next. If you ever need an ARC reader - I volunteer. Lol, but really.
Book two is slightly predictable but I don’t even care because I love the characters so much. I’m fully invested and can’t wait to see what happens next. Anyone know when book 3 comes out? Hopefully soon!
Fans of SJM and Holly Black will devour this new and exciting YA fantasy series.
February 14, 2021
EX-FRICKING-SCOOOZE-ME?
THIS ENDING??
WHAT THE HECK???
Book 3. Now. I need it nowwwwww.
I don’t care if I got a sneak peak at chapter one, I NEED THE REST OF THE DANG BOOK.
Karen..... Karen, Karen. We need to talk right now. I just.... I just want to talk. Okay?
That ending? Never would have seen it coming a million miles away. And I’m talking about the very literal last line that was said. Some other stuff that happened, sure I guessed that would eventually happen.
These characters? Have absolutely sealed their way into my heart forever. I’m talking sealed as in they might be in competition to win over Six of Crows gang. Yeah, I went there.
This world is so magical and I can absolutely see myself getting lost in this world over and over again.
Miss Karen Lynch has truly outdone herself again with this story. Especially that explosive ending, like..... I will NEVER get over it. Seriously, I won’t.
Friends, even if you’re not into urban fantasy that much, I still recommend this trilogy wholeheartedly. (Book 3 has yet to come out, but I’m sure I’ll still be recommending it after I’ve finished it) Especially if you’re in the need for characters that will have you aching for more time with them, that will leave you so gutted after you’ve finished the book. Trust me, you’re going to thank me once you’ve started going on this wild adventure with Jesse and her family lol.
Oh, and I’m gonna need about 50 novellas (minimum) told from the POV of Lukas, STAT. ☺️
THIS ENDING??
WHAT THE HECK???
Book 3. Now. I need it nowwwwww.
I don’t care if I got a sneak peak at chapter one, I NEED THE REST OF THE DANG BOOK.
Karen..... Karen, Karen. We need to talk right now. I just.... I just want to talk. Okay?
That ending? Never would have seen it coming a million miles away. And I’m talking about the very literal last line that was said. Some other stuff that happened, sure I guessed that would eventually happen.
These characters? Have absolutely sealed their way into my heart forever. I’m talking sealed as in they might be in competition to win over Six of Crows gang. Yeah, I went there.
This world is so magical and I can absolutely see myself getting lost in this world over and over again.
Miss Karen Lynch has truly outdone herself again with this story. Especially that explosive ending, like..... I will NEVER get over it. Seriously, I won’t.
Friends, even if you’re not into urban fantasy that much, I still recommend this trilogy wholeheartedly. (Book 3 has yet to come out, but I’m sure I’ll still be recommending it after I’ve finished it) Especially if you’re in the need for characters that will have you aching for more time with them, that will leave you so gutted after you’ve finished the book. Trust me, you’re going to thank me once you’ve started going on this wild adventure with Jesse and her family lol.
Oh, and I’m gonna need about 50 novellas (minimum) told from the POV of Lukas, STAT. ☺️
January 6, 2021
AWESOME COVER AWESOME EVERYTHING! All I want in life is this book! Just release it already!!!😭😭😍😍
Edit:
I finished it. Now I need the third book ASAP! I loved everything about this book, and if I loved Karen Lynch before, I love her more now. This book had everything I needed, she is absolutely my favourite author.
Everything about this book is perfect, just like Pawn. I am dying to know how the story progresses after THAT ending!
Edit:
I finished it. Now I need the third book ASAP! I loved everything about this book, and if I loved Karen Lynch before, I love her more now. This book had everything I needed, she is absolutely my favourite author.
Everything about this book is perfect, just like Pawn. I am dying to know how the story progresses after THAT ending!
January 6, 2021
It’s been a while since I’ve anticipated the release of a book but I’ve been waiting for Knight for months and Lynch did not disappoint.
Jesse our MC is back to kick butts and take names but she’s also just an 18yo girl and I think Lynch struck a good balance between making Jesse strong and capable and also giving her character moments of weakness and growth. Rather than Lynch’s other series where the MC is pretty much just superhuman, Jesse is more complicated.
I’ve lost my taste for most YA these days, but Lynch is one of those rare authors who isn’t just following the cookie cutter storyline. And thank god there’s no toxic relationship in it. I finished Knight in one day and knew I should have savored better it because now we start the long waiting game for “Queen”.
Jesse our MC is back to kick butts and take names but she’s also just an 18yo girl and I think Lynch struck a good balance between making Jesse strong and capable and also giving her character moments of weakness and growth. Rather than Lynch’s other series where the MC is pretty much just superhuman, Jesse is more complicated.
I’ve lost my taste for most YA these days, but Lynch is one of those rare authors who isn’t just following the cookie cutter storyline. And thank god there’s no toxic relationship in it. I finished Knight in one day and knew I should have savored better it because now we start the long waiting game for “Queen”.
June 22, 2021
The world - and action - got bigger in this story, and I really enjoyed it! The relationships became even more developed and I loved seeing new interactions. And I can already tell that book 3 is going to be even bigger. I can't wait to see what's coming next!
January 27, 2023
Karen Lynch is an auto buy, stay up all night to read author, and this newest book did not disappoint. I only wish I had a time machine to the future so I could read more.
Highly addictive writing, with competent, kick butt heroines and amazing world building. Highly recommended. (But read book 1 first, obviously.)
Highly addictive writing, with competent, kick butt heroines and amazing world building. Highly recommended. (But read book 1 first, obviously.)
April 9, 2021
Bah!!! I can’t wait for Queen! I think it’s gonna be way more fun to read than the first two books!
January 19, 2021
SERIES: Fae games #2 - it can NOT be read as standalone
GENRE: urban fantasy
TROPES: the chosen one/reluctant heroine
CLIFFHANGER: yes
this is what I call an amazing sequel...
now all I have to do is to wait for book three...
which is no problem.... no problem at all...
yeah, I don't believe myself either!!
if you are looking for a new adult urban fantasy give this series a chance!!
GENRE: urban fantasy
TROPES: the chosen one/reluctant heroine
CLIFFHANGER: yes
this is what I call an amazing sequel...
now all I have to do is to wait for book three...
which is no problem.... no problem at all...
yeah, I don't believe myself either!!
if you are looking for a new adult urban fantasy give this series a chance!!
January 17, 2021
Holy epic plot twist endings!!!! I expected the one thing...but that last bit? Brilliant.
January 21, 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed this story. It has twists and turns one can’t predict and even more importantly it has heart! I’m never a fan of the sudden ending cliffhangers but this one wasn’t as bad as the first in the series so there is that. Can’t wait for the next installment!!
January 7, 2021
This was a fantastic follow up to Pawn. Jesse is more kick-ass then ever, and I love the direction this series is going in.
I cannot wait for book three (literally, I don't know what I'm going to do with myself until then), and I would highly recommend this series to anyone looking for a fantasy romance that has it all.
I cannot wait for book three (literally, I don't know what I'm going to do with myself until then), and I would highly recommend this series to anyone looking for a fantasy romance that has it all.
April 9, 2022
4.25 Stars
‼️The following section will spoil the ENTIRE book for you‼️
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~2 weeks after the events of book 1: Jesse's (h) dad wakes up, h asks Tennin to set up a ward around her parents' room as well as at home, Princess Nerissa's lover died after a failed conversion (turning human into fae), bounty hunter meeting, special agents need help, 6 months ago a sacred religous artifact was stolen from Faerie and brought here, Fae need it back for a ritual in spring, artifact called ke'tain, a walnut sized, blue stone - h and Violet meet Prince Rhys who has taken an interest in h, h refuses his invitation for dinner - Agent Stewart calls h to tell her that there was a breach in security, moved her parents to rehab ahead of time, h guesses the artifact and h's parents' case are related - Conlan to bring h to Faris bc he wants to see her but h refuses, Conlan and men sorry for doubting her - h brings injured drakkan and nixie home from a job - Faris isn't doing well mentally so h agrees to meet him, they talk while the other guys listen in on their convo, h might be able to forgive but she won't be able to trust them ever again bc they lied about Lukas' (H) identity and thought the worst of her - nixie wants to stay with Finch, drakkan also doesn't want to leave - h as plus one of Tennin at David Woods' party, h suspects he is after the ke'tain, h snoops around, has to hide when she sees H and Conlan with David, sees a Seelie Guard making a portal and talking to Queen Anwyn about the ke'tain, h leaves party but not before H and men catch and talk to her, H wants to know why and how she's here but h doesn't say - h visits Faris who convinces her to work with H to find the ke'tain, h agrees and shares what she saw and heard that day at the party - h is hunting nymph in club, meets H, his men, and Prince Rhys - H visits h's place to ask about Rhys, Maurice comes home, H jealous - Violet's and h's high school friend needs h's help, her ex took her dog who sold the dog to ogres, h and Vi find other pets and rescue them, ogre gang attacks, Vi called H and men for backup, H blackmails h into letting his men train her - h sees Lewis Tate by chance and follows him into Tegs, shackles him but two other hunters make a scene and want to claim the bounty, Lewis able to flee - h on ferry back home after a job, encounters Lewis again and able to take him in this time but only after some weird light show in the sky destroyed a rescue boat of Lewis and the water made the ferry nearly tip over - H wakes h from nightmare, was worried bc he couldn't reach her after seeing her on the news, he made the ward around her place and the wards on her parents, explains why he behaved that way and apologizes again, the light/storm was caused by a weakness in the barrier between the faerie and human realm, convergence caused the storm, weakness caused by the ke'tain bc it has tipped the balance of magic between the worlds, its return can stop the damage, kiss, h remembers their first kiss, H says the second one was a moment of weakness, they can't be together and h deserves more - Prince Rhys is waiting in h's lobby, he wants to be friends, go for lunch, paps, Tennin helps out and berates her, h finds out that H made announcement to warn people off h - Queen Anwyn's Guard warn h to stay away from Prince Rhys - h tells H about the warning and about the goddess stone in her hair, kiss, H apologizes again, Faris completely healed after h gives him the stone, H and men make a plan: to throw the queen off h's scent MCs have to stage a fake relationship - h's dad comes back home, Gus (drakkan) sick, h on her way to H so that Faris can take Gus with him to faerie, Gus causes ruckus on way back bc the lights in the sky appear again, h takes him into book store where she hid from the paps the last time, Gus retches up the ke'tain, Conlan had her under surveillance and appears bc he was worried, they get attacked and kidnapped by David Woods' men bc they can't take the stone from h, David is promised immortality if he brings the stone to the queen, calls the Seelie Guard, h able to free herself and Conlan, both get shot before they're able to flee through a portal - H makes h fae with the help of the goddess stone and the approval of her parents (h would have died otherwise), h has outer body experience, meets Aedhna (goddess of fae who created everything fae), chose h to help find the ke'tain, h's goddess stone helped her find it bc of the connection, Aedhna apologizes for this new path bc it was not her intention - h wakes up in H's place, doesn't believe she's fae, h can touch iron but only when the goddess stone is with her, h freaks out, H eventually takes her home - h depressed, h doesn't know who she is anymore, agency also suspended her bounty hunter status until they've reached a decision, h's father able to rouse her, about to go skiing when Prince Rhys appears bc he heard of the news, he and h's dad kinda hit it off - dad remembers, parents were at the hotel to tell Rhys the truth, Rhys is their son Caleb
· only Court faeries are strong enough to take the ke'tain from its temple
· Doesn't entrance low fae anymore
Characters
→ Jesse James (18) — heroine
→ Lukas Rand — hero — Crown Prince Vaerik — Unseelie
→ Kerr — Royal Guard — cousin Iian
→ Iian — Royal Guard — cousin Kerr
→ Conlan — Royal Guard
→ Faolin — Royal Guard — H's head of security
→ Faris — Royal Guard — faerie who was held prisoner by Rogin — Faolin's bro
→ Patrick James — h's dad — bounty hunter
→ Caroline James (40) — h's mom — bounty huntress
→ Finch — h's bro — sprite — was trafficked, h's parents rescued him and other sprites — has no wings anymore bc traffickers clipped them
→ Violet Lee — h's bff
→ Caleb James — h's bro — died when he was 2 months old
→ Tennin — paparazzo — informant
→ Bruce Fowler — went to high school with h's dad — son Trey
→ Trey Fowler (20) — went to school with h — wants to sleep with her
→ Maurice Begnaud (39) — h's dad's bff — h's godfather — bounty hunter
→ Prince Rhys – crown prince of Seelie
→ Agent Ben Stewart — runs NY Special Crimes division
→ Lewis Tate — his place got raided and he set off faeries as a distraction
→ David Woods — billionaire — tech magnate — obsessed with fae
→ Gus — h's pet drakkan
→ Aisla — h's nixie
→ Aibel — one of Queen Anwyn's personal guards
→ Bayrard — Rhy's head of security
→ Dariyah — royal — H's future consort?
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#1. Summary of ➞ Pawn | 4 stars
#2. Knight | 4.25 stars
#3. Queen | ➞ tbr
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➤ Summary
‼️The following section will spoil the ENTIRE book for you‼️
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~2 weeks after the events of book 1: Jesse's (h) dad wakes up, h asks Tennin to set up a ward around her parents' room as well as at home, Princess Nerissa's lover died after a failed conversion (turning human into fae), bounty hunter meeting, special agents need help, 6 months ago a sacred religous artifact was stolen from Faerie and brought here, Fae need it back for a ritual in spring, artifact called ke'tain, a walnut sized, blue stone - h and Violet meet Prince Rhys who has taken an interest in h, h refuses his invitation for dinner - Agent Stewart calls h to tell her that there was a breach in security, moved her parents to rehab ahead of time, h guesses the artifact and h's parents' case are related - Conlan to bring h to Faris bc he wants to see her but h refuses, Conlan and men sorry for doubting her - h brings injured drakkan and nixie home from a job - Faris isn't doing well mentally so h agrees to meet him, they talk while the other guys listen in on their convo, h might be able to forgive but she won't be able to trust them ever again bc they lied about Lukas' (H) identity and thought the worst of her - nixie wants to stay with Finch, drakkan also doesn't want to leave - h as plus one of Tennin at David Woods' party, h suspects he is after the ke'tain, h snoops around, has to hide when she sees H and Conlan with David, sees a Seelie Guard making a portal and talking to Queen Anwyn about the ke'tain, h leaves party but not before H and men catch and talk to her, H wants to know why and how she's here but h doesn't say - h visits Faris who convinces her to work with H to find the ke'tain, h agrees and shares what she saw and heard that day at the party - h is hunting nymph in club, meets H, his men, and Prince Rhys - H visits h's place to ask about Rhys, Maurice comes home, H jealous - Violet's and h's high school friend needs h's help, her ex took her dog who sold the dog to ogres, h and Vi find other pets and rescue them, ogre gang attacks, Vi called H and men for backup, H blackmails h into letting his men train her - h sees Lewis Tate by chance and follows him into Tegs, shackles him but two other hunters make a scene and want to claim the bounty, Lewis able to flee - h on ferry back home after a job, encounters Lewis again and able to take him in this time but only after some weird light show in the sky destroyed a rescue boat of Lewis and the water made the ferry nearly tip over - H wakes h from nightmare, was worried bc he couldn't reach her after seeing her on the news, he made the ward around her place and the wards on her parents, explains why he behaved that way and apologizes again, the light/storm was caused by a weakness in the barrier between the faerie and human realm, convergence caused the storm, weakness caused by the ke'tain bc it has tipped the balance of magic between the worlds, its return can stop the damage, kiss, h remembers their first kiss, H says the second one was a moment of weakness, they can't be together and h deserves more - Prince Rhys is waiting in h's lobby, he wants to be friends, go for lunch, paps, Tennin helps out and berates her, h finds out that H made announcement to warn people off h - Queen Anwyn's Guard warn h to stay away from Prince Rhys - h tells H about the warning and about the goddess stone in her hair, kiss, H apologizes again, Faris completely healed after h gives him the stone, H and men make a plan: to throw the queen off h's scent MCs have to stage a fake relationship - h's dad comes back home, Gus (drakkan) sick, h on her way to H so that Faris can take Gus with him to faerie, Gus causes ruckus on way back bc the lights in the sky appear again, h takes him into book store where she hid from the paps the last time, Gus retches up the ke'tain, Conlan had her under surveillance and appears bc he was worried, they get attacked and kidnapped by David Woods' men bc they can't take the stone from h, David is promised immortality if he brings the stone to the queen, calls the Seelie Guard, h able to free herself and Conlan, both get shot before they're able to flee through a portal - H makes h fae with the help of the goddess stone and the approval of her parents (h would have died otherwise), h has outer body experience, meets Aedhna (goddess of fae who created everything fae), chose h to help find the ke'tain, h's goddess stone helped her find it bc of the connection, Aedhna apologizes for this new path bc it was not her intention - h wakes up in H's place, doesn't believe she's fae, h can touch iron but only when the goddess stone is with her, h freaks out, H eventually takes her home - h depressed, h doesn't know who she is anymore, agency also suspended her bounty hunter status until they've reached a decision, h's father able to rouse her, about to go skiing when Prince Rhys appears bc he heard of the news, he and h's dad kinda hit it off - dad remembers, parents were at the hotel to tell Rhys the truth, Rhys is their son Caleb
· only Court faeries are strong enough to take the ke'tain from its temple
· Doesn't entrance low fae anymore
Characters
→ Jesse James (18) — heroine
→ Lukas Rand — hero — Crown Prince Vaerik — Unseelie
→ Kerr — Royal Guard — cousin Iian
→ Iian — Royal Guard — cousin Kerr
→ Conlan — Royal Guard
→ Faolin — Royal Guard — H's head of security
→ Faris — Royal Guard — faerie who was held prisoner by Rogin — Faolin's bro
→ Patrick James — h's dad — bounty hunter
→ Caroline James (40) — h's mom — bounty huntress
→ Finch — h's bro — sprite — was trafficked, h's parents rescued him and other sprites — has no wings anymore bc traffickers clipped them
→ Violet Lee — h's bff
→ Caleb James — h's bro — died when he was 2 months old
→ Tennin — paparazzo — informant
→ Bruce Fowler — went to high school with h's dad — son Trey
→ Trey Fowler (20) — went to school with h — wants to sleep with her
→ Maurice Begnaud (39) — h's dad's bff — h's godfather — bounty hunter
→ Prince Rhys – crown prince of Seelie
→ Agent Ben Stewart — runs NY Special Crimes division
→ Lewis Tate — his place got raided and he set off faeries as a distraction
→ David Woods — billionaire — tech magnate — obsessed with fae
→ Gus — h's pet drakkan
→ Aisla — h's nixie
→ Aibel — one of Queen Anwyn's personal guards
→ Bayrard — Rhy's head of security
→ Dariyah — royal — H's future consort?
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#1. Summary of ➞ Pawn | 4 stars
#2. Knight | 4.25 stars
#3. Queen | ➞ tbr
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January 12, 2021
4.5 STARS
April 17, 2024
This one was a mostly like the first one but with deeper connections. The way things were left off with Lucas gave it enough drama to continue in the second one. The thing I notice with YA because they are typically younger the main conflict is usually not too serious. Sometimes it's drama that gets out of control and a little silly. This series was a betrayal by friends Jessie thought had her back. So i think that is why I still enjoyed it. Jessie is also a little older than most YA series. She's 19 and acts like it. If anything I'd say at times she acts a little older than 19. Her parents being found in this one doesn't really impact the story in my opinion. They are in the story sometimes but I felt like they weren't really there like when they were missing in the first book. I did like the romance between Lucas and Jessie. There was some tension and the whole forbidden relationship. I think it was handled well when Lucas tells Jessie they can't be together and you don't really see him for a bit. I did like the two surprising things that happened at the end. I was expecting Jessie to be turned into a fae. Just not how it happend. I thought it was something to do with the stone in her hair. So that was nice to be shocked like that. I also didn't see the brother thing that lead to her parents being locked up by a drug dealer. It added another layer to the story. There are some real issues and not just petty drama. I'm looking forward to the last book.
February 18, 2022
Knight was just as good as Pawn. Lots of suspense, drama, humor, and romance... I couldn't put the book down. If you liked Pawn, definitely read Knight, you won't regret it!
July 4, 2022
Can't wait for the next one :)
June 29, 2022
4.5 stars!
this has easily become one of my favorite ya fantasy series!!
this series is an urban ya fantasy about a female bounty hunter. there is slow burn romance, enemies to lovers, enemies to friends, a found family trope, forced proximity, bad ass main character and SO MUCH MORE
** also the books are very short but very good. so a win win
this has easily become one of my favorite ya fantasy series!!
this series is an urban ya fantasy about a female bounty hunter. there is slow burn romance, enemies to lovers, enemies to friends, a found family trope, forced proximity, bad ass main character and SO MUCH MORE
** also the books are very short but very good. so a win win
January 9, 2021
book 3 needs to come out ASAP because omg-
January 5, 2021
Absolutely enjoyed the book.
A little more romance would have been nice.
A little more romance would have been nice.
May 9, 2022
Interesting plot at the ending and the lukas point of view at the ending was also highly appreciated.
I wanted more romance thooough 🥺
I wanted more romance thooough 🥺
February 3, 2021
אני מודה שקצת הופתעתי כשהספר נגמר ופתאום הבנתי שהוא לא האחרון בסדרה...
לא יודעת מה גרם לי לחשוב שזה רק דואט, אבל מסתבר שלא ושעכשיו צריך לחכות לספר הבא. הו, וול.
אני בספק אם עד שהשלישי יצ, אני אזכור מה קרה בראשון ובשני, אבל אני עדיין חושבת שאקרא גם את השלישי, מאחר ומדובר בפנטזיה קלילה וחמודה להפליא.
כבר כתבתי על הספר הראשון, שעל אף שאני לא מוצאת בו חדשנות או מהפכנות, הרי שזו פנטזיה קלילה, מהירה, קצבית, מעניינת ועם דמויות מקסימות. אני אוהבת את שני הגיבורים (גם אם לא "מאוהבת") ובטח את דמויות המשנה (כל חבורת הגברים שמלווים את הגיבור) ואת המשפחה והחברה של הגיבורה ועוד כמה מסביב.
הספר השני ממשיך מהמקום בו הראשון נגמר ואחרי שבראשון הגיבורה היתה רק "כלי משחק" פשוט, הרי שבספר השני היא מצדיקה את השם והופכת להיות יותר "אבירה". לספר השלישי קוראים "מלכה", כך שאנחנו יכולות להבין את הכיוון אליו זה הולך.
אז ג'סי ג'יימס, הגיבורה שלנו, ציידת ראשים שחברה לכמה רויאל פיי,יוצאת הפעם במצוד אחר חפץ חשוב שנגנב ממלכת הפיות ומוחזק איפשהו בממלכת בני האנוש. היא וכל צייד ראשים אחר בעולם מחפשים אחריו וכך גם לוקאס וחבורתו וכך גם הרויאל גארד של ממלכת סילי וביליונר מסתורי, שלא יבחל בשום אמצעי כדי להשיגו.
הרומן בין הגיבורים הולך ומסתבך, אבל בהתאם למסורת ה-YA אנחנו נשארים תמיד בממלכת הלא ממש מתממש וזה בסדר. עדיין יש רומנטיקה חמודה ונעימה ומתח תמידי ביניהם.
יש עוד התפתחויות ברקע בכל מיני כיוונים, אבל לא אפרט על הכל.
בשורה התחתונה - סדרה מתוקה להפליא ואני ממליצה למי שמחפשת פנטזיה קלילה וקצבית.
לא יודעת מה גרם לי לחשוב שזה רק דואט, אבל מסתבר שלא ושעכשיו צריך לחכות לספר הבא. הו, וול.
אני בספק אם עד שהשלישי יצ, אני אזכור מה קרה בראשון ובשני, אבל אני עדיין חושבת שאקרא גם את השלישי, מאחר ומדובר בפנטזיה קלילה וחמודה להפליא.
כבר כתבתי על הספר הראשון, שעל אף שאני לא מוצאת בו חדשנות או מהפכנות, הרי שזו פנטזיה קלילה, מהירה, קצבית, מעניינת ועם דמויות מקסימות. אני אוהבת את שני הגיבורים (גם אם לא "מאוהבת") ובטח את דמויות המשנה (כל חבורת הגברים שמלווים את הגיבור) ואת המשפחה והחברה של הגיבורה ועוד כמה מסביב.
הספר השני ממשיך מהמקום בו הראשון נגמר ואחרי שבראשון הגיבורה היתה רק "כלי משחק" פשוט, הרי שבספר השני היא מצדיקה את השם והופכת להיות יותר "אבירה". לספר השלישי קוראים "מלכה", כך שאנחנו יכולות להבין את הכיוון אליו זה הולך.
אז ג'סי ג'יימס, הגיבורה שלנו, ציידת ראשים שחברה לכמה רויאל פיי,יוצאת הפעם במצוד אחר חפץ חשוב שנגנב ממלכת הפיות ומוחזק איפשהו בממלכת בני האנוש. היא וכל צייד ראשים אחר בעולם מחפשים אחריו וכך גם לוקאס וחבורתו וכך גם הרויאל גארד של ממלכת סילי וביליונר מסתורי, שלא יבחל בשום אמצעי כדי להשיגו.
הרומן בין הגיבורים הולך ומסתבך, אבל בהתאם למסורת ה-YA אנחנו נשארים תמיד בממלכת הלא ממש מתממש וזה בסדר. עדיין יש רומנטיקה חמודה ונעימה ומתח תמידי ביניהם.
יש עוד התפתחויות ברקע בכל מיני כיוונים, אבל לא אפרט על הכל.
בשורה התחתונה - סדרה מתוקה להפליא ואני ממליצה למי שמחפשת פנטזיה קלילה וקצבית.
January 5, 2021
WHY ARE THERE SO LITTLE RATINGS AND REVIEWS ON THIS BOOK...WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GO READ IT!!
Okay, sorry.
The first book, Pawn, caught me off guard with its excellence and I have been dying to get my hands on book two. Jesse James and her (slightly unwanted) crew of fae royalty and her best friend Violet (who I am loving more and more) return in Knight, and it is nonstop action, bad-assery and just a touch of angst.
Jesse really shines as a heroine with her humor, intelligence, and another quality I often find lacking in so many other heroines in books of this type: maturity.
All of the characters feel their age, but thankfully Karen Lynch knows to spare us from the melodrama and focus on real themes of family, friendship and trust and emotions that come with that.
It keeps the story moving along as Jesse struggles to forgive Lukas for his betrayal and continues keeping her family together and safe.
And Lukas...let's just say I am so excited to see how him and Jesse's relationship develop after THAT ending.
I truly can't wait for the next installment!
Okay, sorry.
The first book, Pawn, caught me off guard with its excellence and I have been dying to get my hands on book two. Jesse James and her (slightly unwanted) crew of fae royalty and her best friend Violet (who I am loving more and more) return in Knight, and it is nonstop action, bad-assery and just a touch of angst.
Jesse really shines as a heroine with her humor, intelligence, and another quality I often find lacking in so many other heroines in books of this type: maturity.
All of the characters feel their age, but thankfully Karen Lynch knows to spare us from the melodrama and focus on real themes of family, friendship and trust and emotions that come with that.
It keeps the story moving along as Jesse struggles to forgive Lukas for his betrayal and continues keeping her family together and safe.
And Lukas...let's just say I am so excited to see how him and Jesse's relationship develop after THAT ending.
I truly can't wait for the next installment!
January 5, 2021
Amazing!
Another amazing book by Karen Lynch. I thought things couldn’t get any better after the Relentless series and here I am in book two of the Fae Games wondering what type of super human KL is to be able to write masterpiece after masterpiece.
In any case, Knight pick right up where Pawn left off delving more and more into the games of the Fae. I loved seeing my guys again (I hope Faolin gets a spin off because swoon) and I loved the new adventures and additions this go round. I can’t say enough how addicting and amazing this series is. Can’t wait for the next!
Another amazing book by Karen Lynch. I thought things couldn’t get any better after the Relentless series and here I am in book two of the Fae Games wondering what type of super human KL is to be able to write masterpiece after masterpiece.
In any case, Knight pick right up where Pawn left off delving more and more into the games of the Fae. I loved seeing my guys again (I hope Faolin gets a spin off because swoon) and I loved the new adventures and additions this go round. I can’t say enough how addicting and amazing this series is. Can’t wait for the next!
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