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Night of the Fae
“I love you,” he murmured as the wisps of light returned to his body.
What he didn’t say was that his love came with a heavy price and life was never going to be the same again.
Twenty six year old Ana Martin has a past she is trying to forget. When she meets Gabriel, she believes that she can finally leave her troubles behind her. But Gabriel has a secret…
He may look human and be born of this world, but he is from an ancient race of empathic beings known as the Siis, a race that evolved millennia ago to a state of consciousness yet still take solid form to hide among us.
When the homeless start dying at an abandoned Tannery, the police chalk it up to suicides. Ana knows different. The Siis have a secret, a past mistake they would rather forget, one that puts Ana in more danger than she can ever comprehend.
Before long, she becomes a target for the Fae, once innocent children changed by the Siis thousands of years before. They are able to intensify and feed off the negative emotions of their prey, and are filled with malicious intent that has no bounds.
Can Ana survive the world of the Siis? More importantly, can she do it with her mind still intact?
Night of the Fae is the first book in the Ana Martin series, which follows Ana as she is drawn into the secret world of the Siis, an ancient race of empathic beings torn apart by war, treachery and the consequences of past actions. The second book in the series, THE HIDDEN LIGHT, is available on Kindle now.
Excerpt from book:
He crept towards me. A face of an innocent child, but with a smile of a beast, filled with sharpened teeth that glistened in the moonlight. His eyes narrowed. So much malice, so much need for death, not a glimmer of the child he had once been. The engraved dagger glinted in the moonlight, giving the silent promise of pain and torture. His voice cut through the air, harsh with venom, filled with centuries of bitterness, 'You killed Sheah!’
Review: "Not often do I read a book that makes me feel like I actually became a part of it. When I can feel what the characters are feeling...well that is a book written by someone that can write. This is a book built in the present time, and shows how other "beings" live among us and the dangers that one woman faces as she becomes more involved in their world. The characters are well developed and the story grabs you immediately. It is creepy, emotional, and edgy. The best part? It is something new. I didn't feel like I've read this story before, like I do with many others in this genre. I would definitely recommend this book." Amber . B (Freelance Editor)
What he didn’t say was that his love came with a heavy price and life was never going to be the same again.
Twenty six year old Ana Martin has a past she is trying to forget. When she meets Gabriel, she believes that she can finally leave her troubles behind her. But Gabriel has a secret…
He may look human and be born of this world, but he is from an ancient race of empathic beings known as the Siis, a race that evolved millennia ago to a state of consciousness yet still take solid form to hide among us.
When the homeless start dying at an abandoned Tannery, the police chalk it up to suicides. Ana knows different. The Siis have a secret, a past mistake they would rather forget, one that puts Ana in more danger than she can ever comprehend.
Before long, she becomes a target for the Fae, once innocent children changed by the Siis thousands of years before. They are able to intensify and feed off the negative emotions of their prey, and are filled with malicious intent that has no bounds.
Can Ana survive the world of the Siis? More importantly, can she do it with her mind still intact?
Night of the Fae is the first book in the Ana Martin series, which follows Ana as she is drawn into the secret world of the Siis, an ancient race of empathic beings torn apart by war, treachery and the consequences of past actions. The second book in the series, THE HIDDEN LIGHT, is available on Kindle now.
Excerpt from book:
He crept towards me. A face of an innocent child, but with a smile of a beast, filled with sharpened teeth that glistened in the moonlight. His eyes narrowed. So much malice, so much need for death, not a glimmer of the child he had once been. The engraved dagger glinted in the moonlight, giving the silent promise of pain and torture. His voice cut through the air, harsh with venom, filled with centuries of bitterness, 'You killed Sheah!’
Review: "Not often do I read a book that makes me feel like I actually became a part of it. When I can feel what the characters are feeling...well that is a book written by someone that can write. This is a book built in the present time, and shows how other "beings" live among us and the dangers that one woman faces as she becomes more involved in their world. The characters are well developed and the story grabs you immediately. It is creepy, emotional, and edgy. The best part? It is something new. I didn't feel like I've read this story before, like I do with many others in this genre. I would definitely recommend this book." Amber . B (Freelance Editor)
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First published November 10, 2012
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Lyneal Jenkins
11 books21 followersI read a lot of science fiction and fantasy so it’s not a surprise that’s where my writing has taken me. In my stories, I won’t promise you pink skies and bouncing bunnies, nor will I promise you happy endings and love everlasting. The reality is, I seem to have a bit of a dark side. I find a scenario, stick a couple of characters in it, and sit back to enjoy the ride with as much idea about the direction as you will have. Real people aren’t always nice, they are unpredictable and messy and will often make the wrong choice. I write these people. Don’t get me wrong, I get to write about love and friendship, but there is also betrayal, pain and heartache. There are the unexpected storylines that will annoy and frustrate, and the story dictates the ending, not me, which can be irritating at times. So although I can’t promise you the fairytale story, I can promise you a twisted story with so many subplots you head will spin and characters that will keep you guessing. Enjoy reading. 😋
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January 25, 2016I recieved a copy in exchange of an honest review from the awesome author.
Night of the Fae is a paranormal romance that has elements of YA fantasy and others of NA. The heroine Anna Martin is 26 YO and is attending University courses to get a better job. She has been dating a very beautiful man, Gabriel, who is very devoted to her and she has decided that a very good Valentine's day present would be a sex video.
At that moment my interest is piqued.
Gabriel arrives and they make love and the next thing we know Anna retrieves the video. Surprise! Gabriel IS NOT HUMAN and the camera captured that. He's a siis. What is a siis? Well you might remember MY husband Daemon Black from the LUX series as a being of light? well, Gabriel reminds me of my hubby in that way but HE'S NOT an alien. He's kind of a FAE or fairy. And Anna gets involved in a world that is too dangerous for her.
The author approached me, because she read my twilight review (ehem, not so much a review as a rant) and thought because of that her book would be in my alley.
It was the opposite.
I'm not saying the book is bad. It's just that it might appeal more to the paranormal romance readers who complain that in twilight nothing happens, that Bella is too much of a prudish and that her thoughts are juvenile or that that there's a lot of internal musings and twilight has purple prose and BLA BLA BLA twilight is the worst book ever bla bla bla.
I want to review this book then in comparison to twilight. If you hate purple prose, that won't be a problem with Night of the Fae. And for the rest of complains about twilight:
* Nothing happens in twilight
That's debatable. A lot of things happen on the first chapter of twilight on an emotional/dramatic level and in terms of setting.By the end of the first chapter I already know a lot of Charlie, Bella, her mother the politics of Forks High, her feelings, her insecurities. I feel like I'm there in forks and I swear to God, I live in a very sunny place and whenever I read twilight I feel COLD. The humidity and coolness of Forks weather seep through me.
Night of the fae? I don't get the heroine because the author decided to start right with an action scene in the first chapter. And I think the author writes good action scenes, my problem is that why should I care if this girl gets killed or not? I don't know her, I don't even know her name. i would have preferred to know her first before the action took place.
Does this mean the book is bad? No, a lot of people relate to action better. I personally value characters above plot and action.
* A lot of twilight haters say that Bella is too dependent and young. Others complain that she's a virgin. Well in Night of the Fae you'll find that Ana is 26 YO, independent, searching for new job opportunities and she is humping the bushes with super sexy gabriel. So night of fae will appeal more to the readers who like independent heroines.
The thing is that if I'm reading about an adult girl I would expect more sex, or more sexual tension. Notice how twilight is a YA book so there's no sex. Think also about Slammed by colleen hoover. No sex either although a little bit of making out as Lake is only 18. But there's sexual tension . Night of Fae has sexy scenes, and the love making of Gabriel (the very cute hero) and Anna plays a role in the plot, but since they are already a established couple and I missed the part where they were flirting and falling for each other that means I don't feel the same connection that I feel to my favorite literary couples. I like to see a couple falling in love. I'd would have liked it more if there had been more internal musings from Anna, so I got to know her and more about the romance and the sex video. That was in the earlier chapters of the book and the resolution of that part didn't last beyond a chapter. But isn't internal musings and too much about the dates what so many people hate about twilight?
See? so this is more for twilight haters than for twilight lovers although twilight lovers might find the unbreakable devotion of Gabriel to Anna incredibly appealing. Gabriel is awesome. He loves Ana and he'll love her for life. I really like him and whenever he was around my interest was piqued.I just couldn't connect to Anna. I wanted to know her like I knew Bella and that wasn't a fair comparison, but again, this was supposed to be a book I'd like because I like twilight, see?
Does that mean that because I didn't feel the connection to Anna nobody else will?Nope. I think there's plenty to like here. The author writes a very imaginative world. I've been avoiding vampire books, for a while, I need a different supernatural creature .Night of the fae provides something different if you are tired of vampires and werewolves. The author also has talent to write action scenes. And the best is that the book is FOR FREE. I repeat THIS BOOK IS FOR FREE on Amazon, why don't you download it? you might like it.
Myself? I will leave it unrated. I read it expecting a supernatural romance in the lines of twilight , but this was different. You decide if that's a good or a bad thing.
Night of the Fae is a paranormal romance that has elements of YA fantasy and others of NA. The heroine Anna Martin is 26 YO and is attending University courses to get a better job. She has been dating a very beautiful man, Gabriel, who is very devoted to her and she has decided that a very good Valentine's day present would be a sex video.
At that moment my interest is piqued.
Gabriel arrives and they make love and the next thing we know Anna retrieves the video. Surprise! Gabriel IS NOT HUMAN and the camera captured that. He's a siis. What is a siis? Well you might remember MY husband Daemon Black from the LUX series as a being of light? well, Gabriel reminds me of my hubby in that way but HE'S NOT an alien. He's kind of a FAE or fairy. And Anna gets involved in a world that is too dangerous for her.
The author approached me, because she read my twilight review (ehem, not so much a review as a rant) and thought because of that her book would be in my alley.
It was the opposite.
I'm not saying the book is bad. It's just that it might appeal more to the paranormal romance readers who complain that in twilight nothing happens, that Bella is too much of a prudish and that her thoughts are juvenile or that that there's a lot of internal musings and twilight has purple prose and BLA BLA BLA twilight is the worst book ever bla bla bla.
I want to review this book then in comparison to twilight. If you hate purple prose, that won't be a problem with Night of the Fae. And for the rest of complains about twilight:
* Nothing happens in twilight
That's debatable. A lot of things happen on the first chapter of twilight on an emotional/dramatic level and in terms of setting.By the end of the first chapter I already know a lot of Charlie, Bella, her mother the politics of Forks High, her feelings, her insecurities. I feel like I'm there in forks and I swear to God, I live in a very sunny place and whenever I read twilight I feel COLD. The humidity and coolness of Forks weather seep through me.
Night of the fae? I don't get the heroine because the author decided to start right with an action scene in the first chapter. And I think the author writes good action scenes, my problem is that why should I care if this girl gets killed or not? I don't know her, I don't even know her name. i would have preferred to know her first before the action took place.
Does this mean the book is bad? No, a lot of people relate to action better. I personally value characters above plot and action.
* A lot of twilight haters say that Bella is too dependent and young. Others complain that she's a virgin. Well in Night of the Fae you'll find that Ana is 26 YO, independent, searching for new job opportunities and she is humping the bushes with super sexy gabriel. So night of fae will appeal more to the readers who like independent heroines.
The thing is that if I'm reading about an adult girl I would expect more sex, or more sexual tension. Notice how twilight is a YA book so there's no sex. Think also about Slammed by colleen hoover. No sex either although a little bit of making out as Lake is only 18. But there's sexual tension . Night of Fae has sexy scenes, and the love making of Gabriel (the very cute hero) and Anna plays a role in the plot, but since they are already a established couple and I missed the part where they were flirting and falling for each other that means I don't feel the same connection that I feel to my favorite literary couples. I like to see a couple falling in love. I'd would have liked it more if there had been more internal musings from Anna, so I got to know her and more about the romance and the sex video. That was in the earlier chapters of the book and the resolution of that part didn't last beyond a chapter. But isn't internal musings and too much about the dates what so many people hate about twilight?
See? so this is more for twilight haters than for twilight lovers although twilight lovers might find the unbreakable devotion of Gabriel to Anna incredibly appealing. Gabriel is awesome. He loves Ana and he'll love her for life. I really like him and whenever he was around my interest was piqued.I just couldn't connect to Anna. I wanted to know her like I knew Bella and that wasn't a fair comparison, but again, this was supposed to be a book I'd like because I like twilight, see?
Does that mean that because I didn't feel the connection to Anna nobody else will?Nope. I think there's plenty to like here. The author writes a very imaginative world. I've been avoiding vampire books, for a while, I need a different supernatural creature .Night of the fae provides something different if you are tired of vampires and werewolves. The author also has talent to write action scenes. And the best is that the book is FOR FREE. I repeat THIS BOOK IS FOR FREE on Amazon, why don't you download it? you might like it.
Myself? I will leave it unrated. I read it expecting a supernatural romance in the lines of twilight , but this was different. You decide if that's a good or a bad thing.
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July 17, 2015
August 12, 2015
My Review: A book that has a suspenseful element with a healthy dose of supernatural thrown in is right down my alley. In this first book in the Ana Martin series readers are given a crash course in Jenkin's rendition of all things Fae and it is quite unique. They aren't the cute little Tinkerbell-type pixies spreading joy and light. Faaaar from it! They are described as rather nasty, volatile and evil little beings who are out for revenge and blood. They provide a unique evil element with an intensely creepy factor.
With this new version of Fae the reader may need time and information to fully understand Jenkin's different view of the supernatural. Unfortunately I didn't find that a clear enough explanation was given so that I could grasp the idea of Fae and Siis. There were also fairly large gaps in the telling of the story in the first half of the book which gave the book a muddled feel. This unfortunately left me floundering to get a foot hold in the story.
Jenkins introduces some fairly unique characters to her readers. I loved Adam, Maria, Eris and yes, even Suraya (who brought some oomph to the story). Unfortunately Ana isn't a strong main character. For a twenty-six year old, her reactions and decisions felt very juvenile. She's the kind of girl in a horror movie would walk right into the creepy house even after someone was just murdered on that very spot. Putting herself in dangerous situations - ie. following a homeless man she barely knows into an abandoned building - didn't endear her to me.
I'm assuming that Ana was written as a weak, naive character because this is the beginning of a new series so the author is starting Ana off as a weaker character who will come into her own as the series progresses. I understand how readers like to see growth in their main characters but when a twenty-six year old woman makes such silly decisions that risk her life it's hard to get behind her.
Fans of supernatural romance will enjoy Ana's relationship with Gabriel. They bring a very strong romantic element to the book which almost overshadows the supernatural aspect. For me (who apparently lacks the romance gene) their relationship felt very co-dependent and didn't feel like a healthy relationship from the get-go. I never liked Gabriel because he came off as domineering and felt like their 'love' was more obsession. In fact, if I was given the choice she would have chosen another character to fall for.
I'm sad to say that I struggled with Night of the Fae. It took me a couple of weeks to get through the first half of the book but I also appreciate that Jenkins is trying to widen the idea of what makes up supernatural beings. She also ups the creepy factor with these evil, twisted little Fae who will make you shudder. I think with a clearer explanation at the beginning and less focus on the romantic element I would have been more eager to pick up the following books in this series.
My rating: 2.5 stars (increased to 3 stars for this site)
Disclaimer: My sincere thanks to author Lyneal Jenkins for providing me with a complimentary e-book copy of her book in exchange for my honest review.
**This book review can also be found on my blog, The Baking Bookworm (www.thebakingbookworm.blogspot.ca) where I share hundreds of book reviews and my favourite recipes. **
With this new version of Fae the reader may need time and information to fully understand Jenkin's different view of the supernatural. Unfortunately I didn't find that a clear enough explanation was given so that I could grasp the idea of Fae and Siis. There were also fairly large gaps in the telling of the story in the first half of the book which gave the book a muddled feel. This unfortunately left me floundering to get a foot hold in the story.
Jenkins introduces some fairly unique characters to her readers. I loved Adam, Maria, Eris and yes, even Suraya (who brought some oomph to the story). Unfortunately Ana isn't a strong main character. For a twenty-six year old, her reactions and decisions felt very juvenile. She's the kind of girl in a horror movie would walk right into the creepy house even after someone was just murdered on that very spot. Putting herself in dangerous situations - ie. following a homeless man she barely knows into an abandoned building - didn't endear her to me.
I'm assuming that Ana was written as a weak, naive character because this is the beginning of a new series so the author is starting Ana off as a weaker character who will come into her own as the series progresses. I understand how readers like to see growth in their main characters but when a twenty-six year old woman makes such silly decisions that risk her life it's hard to get behind her.
Fans of supernatural romance will enjoy Ana's relationship with Gabriel. They bring a very strong romantic element to the book which almost overshadows the supernatural aspect. For me (who apparently lacks the romance gene) their relationship felt very co-dependent and didn't feel like a healthy relationship from the get-go. I never liked Gabriel because he came off as domineering and felt like their 'love' was more obsession. In fact, if I was given the choice she would have chosen another character to fall for.
I'm sad to say that I struggled with Night of the Fae. It took me a couple of weeks to get through the first half of the book but I also appreciate that Jenkins is trying to widen the idea of what makes up supernatural beings. She also ups the creepy factor with these evil, twisted little Fae who will make you shudder. I think with a clearer explanation at the beginning and less focus on the romantic element I would have been more eager to pick up the following books in this series.
My rating: 2.5 stars (increased to 3 stars for this site)
Disclaimer: My sincere thanks to author Lyneal Jenkins for providing me with a complimentary e-book copy of her book in exchange for my honest review.
**This book review can also be found on my blog, The Baking Bookworm (www.thebakingbookworm.blogspot.ca) where I share hundreds of book reviews and my favourite recipes. **
November 24, 2015
Is there a prequel to this book? I didn't hate this book; I didn't find it okay either. So it stays at a 1.5 star for me. Since I truncate not round up, it shows up as a 1 star in Goodreads. In Night of the Fae, Ana Martin who is supposedly twenty six enters a twilight zone. Suddenly, she learns there is more to this world than humans. There are supernatural beings called the Siis. She knows one intimately - apparently her boyfriend, Gabriel, is a Siis. Long long time ago, in a world much different, a Siis made a grievous error. He created the Fae and ever since then, the Fae have been trying to get back at the race who begat them.
The concept of this story is decent and intriguing. The execution of it isn't to my preference and I ended up not enjoying the book. What didn’t work for me was whiny tone of Ana and the emotionally abusive side of Gabriel. The characters in this book is what killed it for me. When I don't like the characters, it makes it hard for me to enjoy the story. I'm distracted by my hopes for the characters to be killed off. Ana behaves foolishly and in a manner I would expect from a hormonal teenager. Several times I wanted to slap some sense into her. Because of her behaviour, it is easy to set her up as untrustworthy. Gabriel doesn't believe her when she shares with him some facts about his daughter. Now, from a character building perspective, I can appreciate Ana's inability to make good decisions to underscore her lack of credibility. Basically no one takes her seriously. This sets up for the majority of the conflicts, Ana's bad choices, regardless of her intent.
It is a puzzle to me why Gabriel would want someone like Ana. There is little about her which is appealing. It could just be that Gabriel gravitates towards emotional and impulsive women. The females in his life certain provide amble evidence of this preference. His secrets and refusal to communicate also generate several of the conflicts which end up feeling contrived. I guess broken Gabriel and hysterical Ana are a good match for each other.
The story pace is a bit sluggish for me. There is a lot of telling instead of showing which did make the story seem a bit longer. Dragging out information from Gabriel whilst Ana tried to prove herself worthy to the "mean girls" club with members from Gabriel's past became trying. When the story finally picks up near the end with a predictable betrayal and negative impact, I am past caring. I am wishing Ana and a couple of other characters die. The characters that I did find interesting and with a solid consistent purpose were the Fae. Whilst I can't exactly condone their actions, I kind of did root for them. There is still an unexplained backstory with the Siis and the current war going on which Gabriel abstains from. Perhaps in the next book, more will be revealed in a satisfactory manner. This tale is recommended for new adult readers who like a star crossed lover theme and teen angst.
* Review copy provided via Reading Alley in exchange for an honest review.
The concept of this story is decent and intriguing. The execution of it isn't to my preference and I ended up not enjoying the book. What didn’t work for me was whiny tone of Ana and the emotionally abusive side of Gabriel. The characters in this book is what killed it for me. When I don't like the characters, it makes it hard for me to enjoy the story. I'm distracted by my hopes for the characters to be killed off. Ana behaves foolishly and in a manner I would expect from a hormonal teenager. Several times I wanted to slap some sense into her. Because of her behaviour, it is easy to set her up as untrustworthy. Gabriel doesn't believe her when she shares with him some facts about his daughter. Now, from a character building perspective, I can appreciate Ana's inability to make good decisions to underscore her lack of credibility. Basically no one takes her seriously. This sets up for the majority of the conflicts, Ana's bad choices, regardless of her intent.
It is a puzzle to me why Gabriel would want someone like Ana. There is little about her which is appealing. It could just be that Gabriel gravitates towards emotional and impulsive women. The females in his life certain provide amble evidence of this preference. His secrets and refusal to communicate also generate several of the conflicts which end up feeling contrived. I guess broken Gabriel and hysterical Ana are a good match for each other.
The story pace is a bit sluggish for me. There is a lot of telling instead of showing which did make the story seem a bit longer. Dragging out information from Gabriel whilst Ana tried to prove herself worthy to the "mean girls" club with members from Gabriel's past became trying. When the story finally picks up near the end with a predictable betrayal and negative impact, I am past caring. I am wishing Ana and a couple of other characters die. The characters that I did find interesting and with a solid consistent purpose were the Fae. Whilst I can't exactly condone their actions, I kind of did root for them. There is still an unexplained backstory with the Siis and the current war going on which Gabriel abstains from. Perhaps in the next book, more will be revealed in a satisfactory manner. This tale is recommended for new adult readers who like a star crossed lover theme and teen angst.
* Review copy provided via Reading Alley in exchange for an honest review.
October 1, 2015
I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this book and found myself delving back into it whenever I had a spare few minutes. I have read many fantasy stories and many involving fae. So much so that I usually become disgruntled with the standard set up that most seam to employ. Not so this time. I was far from bored. The Siis and the fae were described in fresh way. There is also a story for how the fae were created. I love that so much thought and detail had obviously been put into the book, but that it was not so overly laden to be cumbersome.
Details and backstory were dished out at key intervals and in just the right amounts to keep me hooked. The detail added to the feeling of being immersed in Ana's reality without being too heavy. I also liked that Adam was a complex guy who mistrusts Ana but is still there for her even when others that say they cared abandoned her.
I liked the relationship between Ana and Gabriel and I believed that they did genuinely fall in love. I was annoyed at Gabriel in the end. He refused to see what was in front of him. I know that he loves his daughter and she is all that was left of his life with dead wife, and that she was near death. However, that should not kill love. I was firmly on Ana's side and felt for her so much.
I am hoping that Gabriel comes to his senses in the next book, that someone gives him a metaphorical slap so that I am not constantly wanting to reach into the book and do it myself. For all Ana and Maria are lowly humans, they seem to have gotten their priorities in better order than the non humans.
As you can tell, I became invested in the characters and what becomes of them. Each character was well rounded and portrayed as unique. There were no stereotypes here. There was also great story telling with an original concept and a new way of looking at the fae. I thought that the writing was very competent and in a free easy style that suits me and is easy to understand. The pace was also very well done with no long winded gaps in action or plot twists, no long and boring journeys to other realms etc.
I also liked that fact that Ana got to keep her normal life throughout and after her experiences with the fae and siis. She had a job she kept, university studies and family that she kept up with. I was also tickled with idea of an immortal being who has powers but works construction. Lovely detail.
In short there was much to like about this book, and not really anything to complain about besides Gabriel at the end and that was personal irritation. I'm sure it is necessary to the plot in the series. Looking forward to getting to read the next book; Hidden Light.
I really enjoyed this book and found myself delving back into it whenever I had a spare few minutes. I have read many fantasy stories and many involving fae. So much so that I usually become disgruntled with the standard set up that most seam to employ. Not so this time. I was far from bored. The Siis and the fae were described in fresh way. There is also a story for how the fae were created. I love that so much thought and detail had obviously been put into the book, but that it was not so overly laden to be cumbersome.
Details and backstory were dished out at key intervals and in just the right amounts to keep me hooked. The detail added to the feeling of being immersed in Ana's reality without being too heavy. I also liked that Adam was a complex guy who mistrusts Ana but is still there for her even when others that say they cared abandoned her.
I liked the relationship between Ana and Gabriel and I believed that they did genuinely fall in love. I was annoyed at Gabriel in the end. He refused to see what was in front of him. I know that he loves his daughter and she is all that was left of his life with dead wife, and that she was near death. However, that should not kill love. I was firmly on Ana's side and felt for her so much.
I am hoping that Gabriel comes to his senses in the next book, that someone gives him a metaphorical slap so that I am not constantly wanting to reach into the book and do it myself. For all Ana and Maria are lowly humans, they seem to have gotten their priorities in better order than the non humans.
As you can tell, I became invested in the characters and what becomes of them. Each character was well rounded and portrayed as unique. There were no stereotypes here. There was also great story telling with an original concept and a new way of looking at the fae. I thought that the writing was very competent and in a free easy style that suits me and is easy to understand. The pace was also very well done with no long winded gaps in action or plot twists, no long and boring journeys to other realms etc.
I also liked that fact that Ana got to keep her normal life throughout and after her experiences with the fae and siis. She had a job she kept, university studies and family that she kept up with. I was also tickled with idea of an immortal being who has powers but works construction. Lovely detail.
In short there was much to like about this book, and not really anything to complain about besides Gabriel at the end and that was personal irritation. I'm sure it is necessary to the plot in the series. Looking forward to getting to read the next book; Hidden Light.
May 9, 2015
Ana Martin is a 26-year-old who is desperately trying to put her past behind her. She finds herself drawn, physically and emotionally, to Gabriel, but as the relationship develops, she learns that Gabriel has a secret—one that will forever impact her life and the lives of those around her.
Ana learns that Gabriel is a Siis, a creature that can appear human, but that is far, far more than a mere mortal. Furthermore, she learns that she can tap into some of the Siis powers. This makes her a target of the Fae, fairy creatures that were once children, but that are now malevolent beings feeding off the pain and anguish of others, and who are quite deadly. In addition to having to battle the Fae, Ana also finds herself caught up in an ancient battle among the Siis.
Jenkins has done a masterful job of creating alien beings and describing their physical and emotional interactions with the human world. In so doing, she enables the reader to intuit their plane, or planes, of existence. Her depiction of human and non-human emotions is chilling and effective. The reader quickly becomes immersed and enmeshed in Ana’s struggle between her love for Gabriel and her loyalty to her friends.
This book defies genre pigeon holing. It is fantasy, it’s thriller, it’s romance—hell, it’s just about anything you want in a book—a well written story that you will enjoy reading.
Ana learns that Gabriel is a Siis, a creature that can appear human, but that is far, far more than a mere mortal. Furthermore, she learns that she can tap into some of the Siis powers. This makes her a target of the Fae, fairy creatures that were once children, but that are now malevolent beings feeding off the pain and anguish of others, and who are quite deadly. In addition to having to battle the Fae, Ana also finds herself caught up in an ancient battle among the Siis.
Jenkins has done a masterful job of creating alien beings and describing their physical and emotional interactions with the human world. In so doing, she enables the reader to intuit their plane, or planes, of existence. Her depiction of human and non-human emotions is chilling and effective. The reader quickly becomes immersed and enmeshed in Ana’s struggle between her love for Gabriel and her loyalty to her friends.
This book defies genre pigeon holing. It is fantasy, it’s thriller, it’s romance—hell, it’s just about anything you want in a book—a well written story that you will enjoy reading.
July 21, 2014
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Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
Spoilers….sorry :(
Let me first say…..bravo! I really had a great reading experience with this book. While I was a bit confused during the first 20 -30 pages, once I re-read those pages a couple of times from the beginning, I was hooked (and that is hard to do outside of my normal reading genre – like this book is….may have to add new genre to my reading :) ). The story had a bit of everything actually….romance, action, intrigue and the supernatural.
Ana is a unique protagonist, a bipolar woman with few friends (most notable, her best friend Lexi) and an empathetic soul beyond the norm. I loved her sense of humour and wit. I was definitely drawn in to the love story but as usual with love stories….I always become invested in them with a bit of apprehension for what could (and usually does) go wrong. With any great love story…there are peaks and valleys so I will need to wait and see where Ana and Gabriel’s story lead the reader. In this book, there were great high’s and very low low’s. time will tell if there love can stand the test of time. There interaction was very real, even if Gabriel is not from this world. Of course, I was irritated (and so was Ana too) that Gabriel had not mentioned his daughter until she was just there! I will end here with the interactions with Suraya…best left for your reading pleasure. Suffice it to say, I love it when a bad character makes it easy to hate them and feel sorry for them at the same time.
I must say….I loved Lexi and Maria. Both showed great qualities for a best friend to Ana. I can certainly see where Maria, a witch as a matter of fact, can be incorporated more as the series continues…..providing moral support as well as maybe teaching Ana a few things? I loved Lexi’s strength and must say, I was VERY saddened at her fate.
Who was not likeable in the story????….Well of course the Fae. Creatures with sharp, pointy teeth who are evil….and they try to kill Ana!!! I thought the story of how they came to be was interesting yet a bit frightening and sad.
And don’t get me started on Adam. He is Gabriel’s best friend. He is skeptical of Ana at best and the beginning of their relationship is rocky…until Ana switches from Gabriel to Adam for training in the art of fighting. I think it is then that a respectful tolerance is born. Now to see where that relationship will develop over the course of this series. I shall wait to read if and/or how it progresses.
I loved the fact that throughout this tumultuous time while Ana and crew are interacting (aka – fighting off) the fae, Ana is carrying on with her real life….her part time job as well as her university studies. This adds to the grounding of the story, in my opinion.
Lyneal Jenkins’ style of writing draws the reader in to the world she is depicting and I for one cannot wait to read the second installment.
*OBS would like to thank the author for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
Spoilers….sorry :(
Let me first say…..bravo! I really had a great reading experience with this book. While I was a bit confused during the first 20 -30 pages, once I re-read those pages a couple of times from the beginning, I was hooked (and that is hard to do outside of my normal reading genre – like this book is….may have to add new genre to my reading :) ). The story had a bit of everything actually….romance, action, intrigue and the supernatural.
Ana is a unique protagonist, a bipolar woman with few friends (most notable, her best friend Lexi) and an empathetic soul beyond the norm. I loved her sense of humour and wit. I was definitely drawn in to the love story but as usual with love stories….I always become invested in them with a bit of apprehension for what could (and usually does) go wrong. With any great love story…there are peaks and valleys so I will need to wait and see where Ana and Gabriel’s story lead the reader. In this book, there were great high’s and very low low’s. time will tell if there love can stand the test of time. There interaction was very real, even if Gabriel is not from this world. Of course, I was irritated (and so was Ana too) that Gabriel had not mentioned his daughter until she was just there! I will end here with the interactions with Suraya…best left for your reading pleasure. Suffice it to say, I love it when a bad character makes it easy to hate them and feel sorry for them at the same time.
I must say….I loved Lexi and Maria. Both showed great qualities for a best friend to Ana. I can certainly see where Maria, a witch as a matter of fact, can be incorporated more as the series continues…..providing moral support as well as maybe teaching Ana a few things? I loved Lexi’s strength and must say, I was VERY saddened at her fate.
Who was not likeable in the story????….Well of course the Fae. Creatures with sharp, pointy teeth who are evil….and they try to kill Ana!!! I thought the story of how they came to be was interesting yet a bit frightening and sad.
And don’t get me started on Adam. He is Gabriel’s best friend. He is skeptical of Ana at best and the beginning of their relationship is rocky…until Ana switches from Gabriel to Adam for training in the art of fighting. I think it is then that a respectful tolerance is born. Now to see where that relationship will develop over the course of this series. I shall wait to read if and/or how it progresses.
I loved the fact that throughout this tumultuous time while Ana and crew are interacting (aka – fighting off) the fae, Ana is carrying on with her real life….her part time job as well as her university studies. This adds to the grounding of the story, in my opinion.
Lyneal Jenkins’ style of writing draws the reader in to the world she is depicting and I for one cannot wait to read the second installment.
*OBS would like to thank the author for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
August 8, 2014
This review originally appeared on Author Alliance.
Night of the Fae is a supernatural action novel with some paranormal romance elements to it. It starts with Ana, a young woman, who is attacked by a drug addict looking for money for his next fix. She's saved and healed mysteriously and her memory altered, but she's strong enough that she manages to resist whatever spell has been woven over her.
Not long after, we meet her boyfriend, Gabriel. Ana decides to make a sex tape as a surprise for him, and discovers that the weird dream she has every time they have sex isn't a dream. Gabriel actually does turn into this being of light energy after their coupling before reverting to his human form. She confronts him about it and he comes clean. He's a siis, one of a race of empathetic beings. And he's hopelessly in love with Ana.
The Fae are former children who were turned into supernatural beings. They've evolved into terrible, horrible creatures who feed on negative emotions. They smell the siis energy on Ana (that's rubbed off from Gabriel) and they decide to target her to get to Gabriel.
I won't give away any more of the plot, as this isn't a summary, it's a review.
I struggled with this book. Ultimately I gave it three stars because it kept me reading, even though there were issues. The action is well written and satisfying. There's mystery woven into every character. That said, there were large gaps in the book. Bits and pieces that were left out to move the story along. This is a series, so there is every possibility that some of these items will come into play later, but there were too many of these gaps and unanswered questions. The story jumped with little explanation and there were character reactions that appeared to be more plot related than character related. In other words, a character would do something not because it was in the character's nature, but because it needed to be done to move the story along.
All in all, this is a decent book, but it would benefit from an edit to fill in the gaps, smooth over the jumps, and add some consistency to the characters.
Night of the Fae is a supernatural action novel with some paranormal romance elements to it. It starts with Ana, a young woman, who is attacked by a drug addict looking for money for his next fix. She's saved and healed mysteriously and her memory altered, but she's strong enough that she manages to resist whatever spell has been woven over her.
Not long after, we meet her boyfriend, Gabriel. Ana decides to make a sex tape as a surprise for him, and discovers that the weird dream she has every time they have sex isn't a dream. Gabriel actually does turn into this being of light energy after their coupling before reverting to his human form. She confronts him about it and he comes clean. He's a siis, one of a race of empathetic beings. And he's hopelessly in love with Ana.
The Fae are former children who were turned into supernatural beings. They've evolved into terrible, horrible creatures who feed on negative emotions. They smell the siis energy on Ana (that's rubbed off from Gabriel) and they decide to target her to get to Gabriel.
I won't give away any more of the plot, as this isn't a summary, it's a review.
I struggled with this book. Ultimately I gave it three stars because it kept me reading, even though there were issues. The action is well written and satisfying. There's mystery woven into every character. That said, there were large gaps in the book. Bits and pieces that were left out to move the story along. This is a series, so there is every possibility that some of these items will come into play later, but there were too many of these gaps and unanswered questions. The story jumped with little explanation and there were character reactions that appeared to be more plot related than character related. In other words, a character would do something not because it was in the character's nature, but because it needed to be done to move the story along.
All in all, this is a decent book, but it would benefit from an edit to fill in the gaps, smooth over the jumps, and add some consistency to the characters.
August 11, 2015
Genre: Paranormal romance, Supernatural Fantasy.
I would like to thank author Lyneal Jenkins for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
I am not going into the actual story itself as you can read that in the book blurb or pretty much any review.
This is book one in the Ana Martin Series. As a first book, it does have some flaws. There were some wonderful elements as in an excellent plot line with only one discernible hole which happened near the end of the story (since the Fae know where Ana lives, why would she consider her home to be a safe place now that she no longer has the support of the Siis?)
The book begins with action which is a hook for me. Ms Jenkins established her two main characters right away. I was intrigued with Ana’s benefactor/boyfriend (Gabriel) who is a supernatural being called Siis. The introduction of the Fae (good vs evil theme) gets the plot rolling nicely.
What stood out for me was the Fae. They are “stolen children” who embody pure evil and their joy is the pain and conflict of humans. They truly are nasty beings. Their goal is to kill the Siis and draw out the “soul” of the Siis to create more Fae.
Good character development and my favorite showed up much later in the story in the form of a witch, Maria.
Why only 3 stars? I had difficulty at the beginning as there was just too much information to slog through. I also had a hard time finishing this book as I got bogged down in too much detail about the everyday life of Ana. I eventually skimmed these sections. The romance was also a bit boring, but this at least was elemental to the plot. The ending was mostly satisfactory (minus said plot hole).
I will likely read more in this series as I believe the writing is good and I’m sure will improve with further works and experience.
I would like to thank author Lyneal Jenkins for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
I am not going into the actual story itself as you can read that in the book blurb or pretty much any review.
This is book one in the Ana Martin Series. As a first book, it does have some flaws. There were some wonderful elements as in an excellent plot line with only one discernible hole which happened near the end of the story (since the Fae know where Ana lives, why would she consider her home to be a safe place now that she no longer has the support of the Siis?)
The book begins with action which is a hook for me. Ms Jenkins established her two main characters right away. I was intrigued with Ana’s benefactor/boyfriend (Gabriel) who is a supernatural being called Siis. The introduction of the Fae (good vs evil theme) gets the plot rolling nicely.
What stood out for me was the Fae. They are “stolen children” who embody pure evil and their joy is the pain and conflict of humans. They truly are nasty beings. Their goal is to kill the Siis and draw out the “soul” of the Siis to create more Fae.
Good character development and my favorite showed up much later in the story in the form of a witch, Maria.
Why only 3 stars? I had difficulty at the beginning as there was just too much information to slog through. I also had a hard time finishing this book as I got bogged down in too much detail about the everyday life of Ana. I eventually skimmed these sections. The romance was also a bit boring, but this at least was elemental to the plot. The ending was mostly satisfactory (minus said plot hole).
I will likely read more in this series as I believe the writing is good and I’m sure will improve with further works and experience.
September 23, 2015
"Night of the Fae" by Lyneal Jenkins is an engaging and engrossing book. It has a depth of emotion the likes of which I have rarely come across in other novels, especially when it comes to the protagonist, Ana Martin.
Ana is a fairly ordinary woman who falls hopelessly in love with a fairly extraordinary man, Gabriel. Gabriel is the perfect man - gorgeous, chivalrous, courageous - but he's not technically a man at all. Gabriel is a member of the Siis, not of our world, and it is frowned upon in this race to be with a human. Despite this, Ana and Gabriel are determined to stick together.
Although this romance has the potential to become cliché and boring, it's not so, as the action and conflict make the story far more interesting. My one qualm with the character of Gabriel is his language; he may be non-human, but I found his dialogue almost awkward sounding amongst that of the other characters.
When the deadly race of Fae begin to hunt them down, Ana does not know who to trust. The character detail in, "Night of the Fae" is fantastic and each of their developments by the end is satisfying.
The relationship between Ana and Gabriel is tested and challenged, but their love united them against mutual enemies. However, can a human and Siis ever last?
Ana is a fairly ordinary woman who falls hopelessly in love with a fairly extraordinary man, Gabriel. Gabriel is the perfect man - gorgeous, chivalrous, courageous - but he's not technically a man at all. Gabriel is a member of the Siis, not of our world, and it is frowned upon in this race to be with a human. Despite this, Ana and Gabriel are determined to stick together.
Although this romance has the potential to become cliché and boring, it's not so, as the action and conflict make the story far more interesting. My one qualm with the character of Gabriel is his language; he may be non-human, but I found his dialogue almost awkward sounding amongst that of the other characters.
When the deadly race of Fae begin to hunt them down, Ana does not know who to trust. The character detail in, "Night of the Fae" is fantastic and each of their developments by the end is satisfying.
The relationship between Ana and Gabriel is tested and challenged, but their love united them against mutual enemies. However, can a human and Siis ever last?
May 27, 2015
Night of the Fae is Volume I of the Ana Martin series by Lyneal Jenkins. Ana becomes involved with the Siis, an ancient race of transcendent beings. With purity, comes evil in the Fae; children turned into malevolent forces centuries past.
Most of the book involves crying, drinking tea, self-doubt, and co-dependency. For female readers out there - the female lead is a train wreck. This may be off-putting at times. Sprinkled into the book are some action scenes, which I think Jenkins does a great job of depicting.
Toward the end, Ana, the train wreck, finally has enough near-death experiences and starts to develop. FINALLY! I was pleased to see this. I also suspect that Ana will eventually get herself squared away and become a formidable force. I fear the reader may give up too soon on her though. This book is more relationship-based, which isn't my cup of tea as it were. So when action popped up, I really enjoyed the material.
Overall, it had some entertaining action and is a quick read. Ana got on my nerves as did Gabriel. The author provided a copy of work for an unbiased review.
Most of the book involves crying, drinking tea, self-doubt, and co-dependency. For female readers out there - the female lead is a train wreck. This may be off-putting at times. Sprinkled into the book are some action scenes, which I think Jenkins does a great job of depicting.
Toward the end, Ana, the train wreck, finally has enough near-death experiences and starts to develop. FINALLY! I was pleased to see this. I also suspect that Ana will eventually get herself squared away and become a formidable force. I fear the reader may give up too soon on her though. This book is more relationship-based, which isn't my cup of tea as it were. So when action popped up, I really enjoyed the material.
Overall, it had some entertaining action and is a quick read. Ana got on my nerves as did Gabriel. The author provided a copy of work for an unbiased review.
May 20, 2015
Book: Night of the Fae - Ana Martin #1
Author: Lyneal Jenkins
Publication Date: 11/10/2012
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 4 Stars
REVIEW
New to me author.
We have a young girl Ana Martin who has a horrible young life. As she gets older she begins to see other worldly beings. She meets and falls in love with Gabriel who later she learns is a fae of sorts. The closer they become the more she is becoming like him she has a glow to her. Now she is being hunted by fae who want to kill her. She loses a friend and almost loses more to these horrible beings. Then top it off with the daughter from hell.
I do enjoy reading about Fae as I love all paranormal. The writer did a great job at getting the story across although it leaves us with a cliff hanger. The characters were a little complicated to get to know but I eventually caught up with it all.
I was gifted a copy of this book for my honest review
Lyneal Jenkins
Author: Lyneal Jenkins
Publication Date: 11/10/2012
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 4 Stars
REVIEW
New to me author.
We have a young girl Ana Martin who has a horrible young life. As she gets older she begins to see other worldly beings. She meets and falls in love with Gabriel who later she learns is a fae of sorts. The closer they become the more she is becoming like him she has a glow to her. Now she is being hunted by fae who want to kill her. She loses a friend and almost loses more to these horrible beings. Then top it off with the daughter from hell.
I do enjoy reading about Fae as I love all paranormal. The writer did a great job at getting the story across although it leaves us with a cliff hanger. The characters were a little complicated to get to know but I eventually caught up with it all.
I was gifted a copy of this book for my honest review
Lyneal Jenkins
June 6, 2017
I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I don't know what to say about this book. I hated it, I loved it, I liked it, I was bored. All these do not seem to give this book true justice. I had a hard time starting this book, but when I got about a tenth into it, the story took off and I really enjoyed it. So much, that I bought the next two books in succession and finished them also. (they all ended abruptly with cliff hangers)
The writing seemed to need a little editing and it had a lot of problems that all first books seem to have; but, I did enjoy it. It ended abruptly on a cliff hanger and although it was 300+ pages, it felt much smaller and I couldn't believe how quickly I finished it.
I do feel I should mention that it included a witch as one of the characters and I do not like that in my reads (personally). That and the porn video the main character (at the beginning) wants to make for her boyfriend caused me to bring down the stars by 5 to 4.
I don't know what to say about this book. I hated it, I loved it, I liked it, I was bored. All these do not seem to give this book true justice. I had a hard time starting this book, but when I got about a tenth into it, the story took off and I really enjoyed it. So much, that I bought the next two books in succession and finished them also. (they all ended abruptly with cliff hangers)
The writing seemed to need a little editing and it had a lot of problems that all first books seem to have; but, I did enjoy it. It ended abruptly on a cliff hanger and although it was 300+ pages, it felt much smaller and I couldn't believe how quickly I finished it.
I do feel I should mention that it included a witch as one of the characters and I do not like that in my reads (personally). That and the porn video the main character (at the beginning) wants to make for her boyfriend caused me to bring down the stars by 5 to 4.
July 7, 2015
I received a copy for an honest review.
Night of the Fae is fast paced and keeps the twist coming. Ana works at a elder home with her best friend and meets the man of her dreams Gabriel. Gabriel is not human and saves her more than once from the Fae.
Lyneal Jenkins covers several genre with Night of the Fae to include supernatural/paranormal, mystery, drama, romance and YA. I enjoyed the suspense and meeting the different characters of the different species. There is quite a bit of suspense with the right mix of humor and romance.
Gabriel is the perfect boyfriend except for the whole not being human thing.
Ana's story made me laugh, cringe, and get teary eyed. Great combination.
This is the first installment in an Ana Martin series that I foresee being very enjoyable. Ana's clumsy, always in trouble character is endearing and fun to read.
Reviewed for Jo&IsaLovesBooksBlog
Night of the Fae is fast paced and keeps the twist coming. Ana works at a elder home with her best friend and meets the man of her dreams Gabriel. Gabriel is not human and saves her more than once from the Fae.
Lyneal Jenkins covers several genre with Night of the Fae to include supernatural/paranormal, mystery, drama, romance and YA. I enjoyed the suspense and meeting the different characters of the different species. There is quite a bit of suspense with the right mix of humor and romance.
Gabriel is the perfect boyfriend except for the whole not being human thing.
Ana's story made me laugh, cringe, and get teary eyed. Great combination.
This is the first installment in an Ana Martin series that I foresee being very enjoyable. Ana's clumsy, always in trouble character is endearing and fun to read.
Reviewed for Jo&IsaLovesBooksBlog
July 28, 2013
Rating: 9.5/10.0
Review: The first book in the Ana Martin series was brilliantly written. The book was written by a UK author, and as an American I am happy to say that I was able to follow along really well. There are some books written by author's in the UK that I have a hard time following (based on their location), and in honesty I didn't even realize that the book was based in the UK until the context finally hit me. Very well done for that, to me that gives the impression that the author was writing for all nations. The story itself was AMAZING. I am definitely going to follow this series as it has sooo much potential. It did have some romance in it, but the action and adventure overtook it. I'd recommend this to any fantasy fan!
Reviewed by IABookReviews.com
Review: The first book in the Ana Martin series was brilliantly written. The book was written by a UK author, and as an American I am happy to say that I was able to follow along really well. There are some books written by author's in the UK that I have a hard time following (based on their location), and in honesty I didn't even realize that the book was based in the UK until the context finally hit me. Very well done for that, to me that gives the impression that the author was writing for all nations. The story itself was AMAZING. I am definitely going to follow this series as it has sooo much potential. It did have some romance in it, but the action and adventure overtook it. I'd recommend this to any fantasy fan!
Reviewed by IABookReviews.com
August 23, 2013
great book. finally, no vampires and a new race of people to entertain us. this book sets you up nicely for further books, leaving lots of potential to go so many places. the main character is far from perfect, which I refreshingly new. she becomes stronger as the book goes on and its great to follow that happening. will definitely be following this series and recommend it to anyone looking for a great series to read. you don't have to be a fantasy lover and has some romance, and has loads of action too. definitely worth a read and I suspect we will be hearing a lot more about this author in the future :)
October 18, 2013
This was a great read! There is great action, mystery and romance that keep the book rolling from cover to cover. I read the whole book in one sitting, I couldn't get enough!
It is a unique entry into the genre, but sometimes we need fresh blood to spice things up. ;) I appreciated the twist Lyneal provided in Night of the Fae and encourage her to continue writing in this same style. She does a great job blending the paranormal world with our own, and it was intriguing to see how Ana handles the obstacles that crop up. All in all, a very entertaining read!
I give Night of the Fae 4.5 out of 5 stars.
March 26, 2014
Loved this book. A totally unexpected new entry into the fantasy market. The characters are well thought out and develop well through out the book.
One warning (SPOILER ALERT)...
If you like the 'happy ever after ending, this might not be the book for you. This story is real, and the characters act accordingly. I have read the second one though, so don't worry, romance isn't dead.
Overall, a great book and I will definitely be following this author as the writing is brilliant, managing to draw you into the story. Lyneal Jenkins manages to paint a very vivid picture. A definite must read!
One warning (SPOILER ALERT)...
If you like the 'happy ever after ending, this might not be the book for you. This story is real, and the characters act accordingly. I have read the second one though, so don't worry, romance isn't dead.
Overall, a great book and I will definitely be following this author as the writing is brilliant, managing to draw you into the story. Lyneal Jenkins manages to paint a very vivid picture. A definite must read!
January 6, 2014
okay, I came across this book quite by accident and all I can say is that I was hooked by the end of the first chapter. night of the fae is filed with suspense, romance, action, laughter, and horror. It is such a mixture of genres that its impossible to pigeon hole this novel, but whatever you are in to, this book is sure to satisfy your needs. on top of this, it is something new. no vampires and although there are fae, I've never come across the likes before. such a refreshing storyline delivered by great writing.
July 23, 2013
This book is new and exciting. The characters come alive, making you feel like you are there. The story line is fast paced and has many twists and turns. The main character isn't what you expect. There are times she annoys you, but by the end you cant help but love her (and feel just a little bit sorry for her).
definitely recommend this book for anyone who reads fantasy, action or romance as it covers all of them. if your not sure about it, just go for it. you will be pleasantly surprised :)
definitely recommend this book for anyone who reads fantasy, action or romance as it covers all of them. if your not sure about it, just go for it. you will be pleasantly surprised :)
May 16, 2015
I was asked to read this book and found it to be a good fantasy read.
The opening 'fight' scene is excellent and is a great hook, although some of that grip loosens now and again. It is a good story, however, with a fair plot and reasonably developed characters. I did like the idea of some of the Fae being corrupted children - very creepy.
Altogether, a well told fantasy romance with more to come.
The opening 'fight' scene is excellent and is a great hook, although some of that grip loosens now and again. It is a good story, however, with a fair plot and reasonably developed characters. I did like the idea of some of the Fae being corrupted children - very creepy.
Altogether, a well told fantasy romance with more to come.
September 15, 2015
Yes Yes Yes. I am looking forward to reading the next book.
At moments, I was soooo pulled in that I laughed at myself.
Dang! Great job.
The power of love, and the essence of it being so strong that it can be sensed by others...now that is awesome.
The conflict between the Fae (external appearances vs true intentions) and the inability to escape a world that you did not sign up for, was just magnetic. Great read.
At moments, I was soooo pulled in that I laughed at myself.
Dang! Great job.
The power of love, and the essence of it being so strong that it can be sensed by others...now that is awesome.
The conflict between the Fae (external appearances vs true intentions) and the inability to escape a world that you did not sign up for, was just magnetic. Great read.
August 23, 2013
went to this with not so high expectations as the author is an indie author (there is some rubbish out there) I was pleasantly surprised. its far better than other fantasy books such as twilight. the story has more depth and the characters are very rounded. loved it and am recommending it to friends and you.
September 3, 2013
great book. lots of action so you're never bored. had some romance in, which isn't really for me, hence giving it a 4 star. the writing was great, just descriptive enough making it possible to imagine being there.
September 22, 2015
An intriguing fantasy of dark vs light, happy vs sad.
But which one will win? ... Plot and character twists and turns lead you through a mystical journey in this well written first instalment of this series, which will hook you instantly.
But which one will win? ... Plot and character twists and turns lead you through a mystical journey in this well written first instalment of this series, which will hook you instantly.
August 18, 2015
Wow!!
The author keeps you mesmerized as she draws you into the story and the characters within. You feel that you HAVE to find out which twist and turn will happen next!
The author keeps you mesmerized as she draws you into the story and the characters within. You feel that you HAVE to find out which twist and turn will happen next!
July 29, 2016
This was a good book how ever I do wish the author had done more to make it more interesting. I look forward to reading more of this author's work.
October 21, 2024
Enthralling Fantasy Adventure!
Night of the Fae captivated me from the first page! The intricate world-building and compelling characters kept me hooked. A perfect blend of fantasy, adventure, and romance. I can't wait to dive into the next installment. I highly recommend it for fans of immersive, magical tales!
Night of the Fae captivated me from the first page! The intricate world-building and compelling characters kept me hooked. A perfect blend of fantasy, adventure, and romance. I can't wait to dive into the next installment. I highly recommend it for fans of immersive, magical tales!
March 31, 2019
A good and enjoyable beginning to a series. Strong characters and fabulous storyline. Look forward to the next in the series.
May 27, 2019
Warm Feeling.
I enjoyed reading this book, it gave a warm feeling, a smile, laughter, love, friendship, hidden magical world light and dark.
I enjoyed reading this book, it gave a warm feeling, a smile, laughter, love, friendship, hidden magical world light and dark.
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