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Shadow Play
(Fae Games #1)
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They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger—if that's the case, I better be badass by the time this is over.
After two years at a dead-end job, Rebecca Peterson finally walks away from everything she knows to follow her dreams in Ireland. Instead of dreams, the dreary streets of Belfast rekindle her terrifying nightmares, and this time they aren't confined to her imag ...more
After two years at a dead-end job, Rebecca Peterson finally walks away from everything she knows to follow her dreams in Ireland. Instead of dreams, the dreary streets of Belfast rekindle her terrifying nightmares, and this time they aren't confined to her imag ...more
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June 23rd 2018
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I really liked this book. I think it's a good urban fae fantasy. And, I really enjoyed reading this. Also, the Arthurian characters/aspects were an amazing addition to this book. The biggest issue I had was with the necklace. So, in this book the Main character Becca has a necklace and the necklace gives her powers and the sight to see the fae. But without the necklace she's just a normal unseeing unpowerful human. I wanted the main character to have powers and the sight in her own right, not by
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*3 FAE STARS*
This book was actually a pretty nice surprise, but mainly because my expectations were not that high to begin with.
It was interesting from the very start though! The writing was great, the pacing as well, I loved the Irish setting and the Arthurean characters. Sadly, it was the ending I struggled with the most.
You know how most books end with this huge event happening or maybe even a cliffhanger? Well, nothing of the sort happens here. It just continues on as usual and suddenly it's ...more
This book was actually a pretty nice surprise, but mainly because my expectations were not that high to begin with.
It was interesting from the very start though! The writing was great, the pacing as well, I loved the Irish setting and the Arthurean characters. Sadly, it was the ending I struggled with the most.
You know how most books end with this huge event happening or maybe even a cliffhanger? Well, nothing of the sort happens here. It just continues on as usual and suddenly it's ...more
Oct 27, 2018
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Oh my god. This was perfect. The perfect faerie book, I've never really liked faerie books/never really gotten into them but this series has blown my mind! Such a unique series, I recommend reading it.
Rebecca, or Becca has been a waitress for two years, and after an exhausting night slugging away table after table, so she decides that she can do better ...more
"Don't be afraid of the unknown merely because it's unknown. I have no doubt your strengths will see you through this."
Oh my god. This was perfect. The perfect faerie book, I've never really liked faerie books/never really gotten into them but this series has blown my mind! Such a unique series, I recommend reading it.
Rebecca, or Becca has been a waitress for two years, and after an exhausting night slugging away table after table, so she decides that she can do better ...more
Overall, a very quick and entertaining read! I blasted through it, and now that the stage is set, I’m really looking forward to book #2. There’s the world of fae that I’ve grown to love, with a few changes to the formula. They’re able to lie. There seem to be more rules and a greater division when it comes to their interactions with humanity. And there are links between fae characters and ones we’ve heard about through history and literature. I really enjoyed that last bit. There’s a wee bit of
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I received this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review
I tried really hard to like this book. There are a lot of good elements that I really, really liked but I think that they were executed poorly. The concept of the story is great, reading the synopsis I couldn’t wait to jump into this world with Fae entering the human world and Rebecca caught getting caught in the middle. Then throw in the mystery surrounding why she is the only one who can see the Fae and the promise ...more
I tried really hard to like this book. There are a lot of good elements that I really, really liked but I think that they were executed poorly. The concept of the story is great, reading the synopsis I couldn’t wait to jump into this world with Fae entering the human world and Rebecca caught getting caught in the middle. Then throw in the mystery surrounding why she is the only one who can see the Fae and the promise ...more
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"'Don't be afraid of the unknown merely because it's unknown. I have no doubt your strengths will see you through this.'"
Rebecca Peterson has been a waitress for two years, and after a gruelling night slogging away table after table, she receives a job offer for the job of her dreams. After moving from New York City to Ireland, Rebecca steps off the plane, and comes face to face with her living nightmares rather tha ...more
The pacing sucks. This is slow as hell. Way too slow, way too much description and internal monologuing. But the damn book has ensnared me into wtf just happened! I’m mad on her behalf!
The writing is ok. I felt there were a lot of expected cheesy lines or moments, like the wording didn’t feel polished but like what the reader would want to read? Idk. Anyways, I enjoyed the story to a degree but honestly I was bored to tears. I didn’t want to continue and I’m honestly surprised at how well it wa ...more
The writing is ok. I felt there were a lot of expected cheesy lines or moments, like the wording didn’t feel polished but like what the reader would want to read? Idk. Anyways, I enjoyed the story to a degree but honestly I was bored to tears. I didn’t want to continue and I’m honestly surprised at how well it wa ...more
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Blurb:
They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger—if that's the case, I better be badass by the time this is over.
After two years at a dead-end job, Rebecca Peterson finally walks away from everything she knows to follow her dreams in Ireland. Instead of dreams, the dreary streets of Belfast rekindle her terrifying nightmares, and this time they aren't confined to her imagination. Twisted and vicious, Faeries are being unleashed on Earth to prey upon h ...more
Blurb:
They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger—if that's the case, I better be badass by the time this is over.
After two years at a dead-end job, Rebecca Peterson finally walks away from everything she knows to follow her dreams in Ireland. Instead of dreams, the dreary streets of Belfast rekindle her terrifying nightmares, and this time they aren't confined to her imagination. Twisted and vicious, Faeries are being unleashed on Earth to prey upon h ...more
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When I used the "Look Inside" feature and read: "I flashed my teeth in a look that was probably more creepy carnie than patient waitress" I knew I had to read this. I read a lot of books from self-published authors and rarely are they this well-written or this well-edited. I'm very impressed with both aspects.
The storyline is a lot of fun. We meet Becca who is an adventurist at heart, and she's headed off to Ireland to pursue her dream of working in a museum. But once she gets there, things sta ...more
The storyline is a lot of fun. We meet Becca who is an adventurist at heart, and she's headed off to Ireland to pursue her dream of working in a museum. But once she gets there, things sta ...more
Shadow Play
A Dark Fantasy Novel
von Jill Ramsower
Jill Ramsower
Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
Cover:
A wonderful cover for a book of this genre.
Review:
"They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger—if that's the case, I better be badass by the time this is over."
Shadow Play: A Dark Fantasy Novel is the first book in The Fae Games by Jill Ramsower, a book that drew me in right away with its beautiful prose and storytelling craft. The plot is well done and the cha ...more
A Dark Fantasy Novel
von Jill Ramsower
Jill Ramsower
Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
Cover:
A wonderful cover for a book of this genre.
Review:
"They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger—if that's the case, I better be badass by the time this is over."
Shadow Play: A Dark Fantasy Novel is the first book in The Fae Games by Jill Ramsower, a book that drew me in right away with its beautiful prose and storytelling craft. The plot is well done and the cha ...more
I really enjoyed this book. It was such a fun read! I absolutely love stories about the Fae, and books set in Ireland and this one had both. The author did a really good job of using Ireland as the backdrop to the story. I loved her detailed descriptions of the different kinds of Fae. The main character, Rebecca was a very believable character and I felt she was very well developed. I loved her relationships with her girlfriends and her developing relationship with Lochlan. Speaking of...let's t
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The blurb is already intriguing, and the book doesn't disappoint. Not many people can say they don't connect with Becca about being stuck in a dead-end job. Then having the chance to actually pursue your dream job, not one person I know wouldn't drop everything and go... Plus IRELAND? Duh! Of course we are jumping on a plane and meeting some hot guys with accents... but no one anticipated that they would be dangerous... and there was a whole world of supernatural creepers that were starting a WA
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I received a free copy of Shadow Play (Book 1 of the Fae Games) by Jill Ramsower in exchange for an honest review. Insofar as the book is marketed as fantasy, the main character is Rebecca Peterson. When she moves to Ireland for work, she becomes entangled with the Wild Hunt. Most of the book is spent trying to figure out what’s going on. Insofar as the book was marketed as a romance, there was no romance, just sex. Rebecca has two “suitors.” One man treats her incredibly badly/roughly/abusively
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I always enjoy when the main character of a book moves out of her comfort zone, or moves somewhere new. I thought it was a nice touch that Becca’s best friend went with her to help her settle in. And I really did enjoy this story. But I did have a real problem connecting to the characters unfortunately. I just didn’t feel anything for them, and that’s something that can make or break a book for me. However, I did start to feel more connected to them towards the end.
All in all, it was a good stor ...more
All in all, it was a good stor ...more
Ok. So, here's the deal! This was a good read so far. I tend to really love a long series ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S GOOD! I don't want it to end. I think this story line has great potential. It has a couple books in the series which is nice. I like that it's not terribly slow. The main characters Rebecca and Lochlan are cute together. There's the whole mounting tension between the two, but then there's Ronan with the dimples and all (real boy next door kinda feel that girls tend to fall for) a possib
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Ends at 96%
Slow and wishy washy. Lots of talking and internal monologue. Meh. Nothing new or very engaging. . . . .
Slow and wishy washy. Lots of talking and internal monologue. Meh. Nothing new or very engaging. . . . .
This was a very exciting suspenseful story filled with lively interesting characters. I am enjoying the building attraction between Rebecca and Lochlan. Also, more trouble is in the near future and, I'm wondering how Rebecca fits into all of this turmoil. Looking forward to reading more of this captivating story.!!!!!
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I was given this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Shadow Play, book one in The Fae Games series by Jill Ramsower deals with the Fae, a population of mythological creatures that seems to abound in literature these days. Not that I mind, I truly enjoy stories that deal with the Fae…so, BRING IT ON!
Rebecca (Becca) hates her waitressing job in a New York City diner. Finally, one day she reaches her limit and quits; opting to stop simply surviving from day to day and go after what ...more
Shadow Play, book one in The Fae Games series by Jill Ramsower deals with the Fae, a population of mythological creatures that seems to abound in literature these days. Not that I mind, I truly enjoy stories that deal with the Fae…so, BRING IT ON!
Rebecca (Becca) hates her waitressing job in a New York City diner. Finally, one day she reaches her limit and quits; opting to stop simply surviving from day to day and go after what ...more
I enjoyed "Shadow Play" it was diverse and I read through it in a short amount of time. The characters were developed well and I never was lost or confused as the story moved forward (as can often happen in the genre), I am eager to read the next book.
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Fae world collided
A great book filled with questions and awakenings. Bering brought into a world no one should I ow that exists. Full of suspense, monsters and sutptises. Loved it
A great book filled with questions and awakenings. Bering brought into a world no one should I ow that exists. Full of suspense, monsters and sutptises. Loved it
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Rebecca is living in New York when she starts thinking seriously about a career change. When her application is accepted at a museum in Belfast, Ireland, she and her best friend and roommate, Ashley, hop on a plane. Immediately, Rebecca starts encountering strange men and even more surprisingly, strange creatures . She is soon thrown into the world of Fae, meeting people who tell her strange, wonderous, and sometimes conflicting things. Where does she fit into all of this? Can she survive among
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Shadow Play: A Dark Fantasy Novel is the first book in The Fae Games by Jill Ramsower, a book that drew me in right away with its beautiful prose and storytelling craft. Rebecca Peterson moves to Belfast, Ireland in pursuit of a better life, leaving behind a dreary job, but moving away doesn’t stop her from having the nightmares that have terrified her for so long now. Nefarious faeries are unleashed on earth to target humans that have no idea of what danger they are in. But only Becca can see t
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When Rebecca decides she has finally had enough of her dead-end waitressing job in New York, she follows her dreams and finds a job opening at a museum in Ireland. However, her arrival in Belfast triggers a series of events she never could have predicted.
Overall I enjoyed this new take on urban fantasy, especially the allusions to classical mythology and Arthurian legend. Full of faeries, mythological creatures, partying, intrigue, and romance, this book fits well under the title of modern YA f ...more
Overall I enjoyed this new take on urban fantasy, especially the allusions to classical mythology and Arthurian legend. Full of faeries, mythological creatures, partying, intrigue, and romance, this book fits well under the title of modern YA f ...more
Reviewed by Sefina Hawke for Readers' Favorite
Shadow Play: A Dark Fantasy Novel (The Fae Games) (Volume 1) by Jill Ramsower falls into the dual genres of fantasy and urban fiction. This book would appeal most to a diverse audience of mature young adults and adults who enjoy reading about mystical creatures and who do not mind explicit language and a love scene. Rebecca Peterson’s life is forever changed by her decision to leave her job and travel to Ireland. In Ireland, Rebecca learns that human ...more
Shadow Play: A Dark Fantasy Novel (The Fae Games) (Volume 1) by Jill Ramsower falls into the dual genres of fantasy and urban fiction. This book would appeal most to a diverse audience of mature young adults and adults who enjoy reading about mystical creatures and who do not mind explicit language and a love scene. Rebecca Peterson’s life is forever changed by her decision to leave her job and travel to Ireland. In Ireland, Rebecca learns that human ...more
Reading the characters point of view isn’t always my favourite way to read.
So after reading the back cover I went in .......
And was pleasantly surprised. The scenes were very well written, and flowed nicely. The characters were very three dimensional, and believable.
So ...... Rebecca is just a “normal” human, she has recurring nightmares, and now they seem to be coming true. She “sees” things other people don’t. And that includes the fae (not at all like tinker belle) 🧚♀️ and they want to ta ...more
So after reading the back cover I went in .......
And was pleasantly surprised. The scenes were very well written, and flowed nicely. The characters were very three dimensional, and believable.
So ...... Rebecca is just a “normal” human, she has recurring nightmares, and now they seem to be coming true. She “sees” things other people don’t. And that includes the fae (not at all like tinker belle) 🧚♀️ and they want to ta ...more
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I should have loved this book. It has Fae that are scary, not cute. It has a mystery to solve, and a normal heroine without drama or body issues. I should have loved this book, but I didn't.
I couldn't get over the fact that this is essentially a poorly redone Fever Series by Karen Marie Moning. Not that the writing was bad, or that the grammar was terrible, because honestly, I only found two grammar issues in the entire book. It just didn't grab me the way that Moning's books d ...more
I should have loved this book. It has Fae that are scary, not cute. It has a mystery to solve, and a normal heroine without drama or body issues. I should have loved this book, but I didn't.
I couldn't get over the fact that this is essentially a poorly redone Fever Series by Karen Marie Moning. Not that the writing was bad, or that the grammar was terrible, because honestly, I only found two grammar issues in the entire book. It just didn't grab me the way that Moning's books d ...more
I loved this!
I only have 2 things I didn't care for about this book & they're related...1. That it had a cliffhanger ending and 2. That the other books aren't available via Kindle Unlimited so that I could have actually read the second book to find out how Becca's story ends! Aside from those two things, this was an amazing book that I would recommend to almost anyone! The only exception(s) to who I would recommend reading this: due to fight scenes, a "mugging" (I'm not giving more details than ...more
I only have 2 things I didn't care for about this book & they're related...1. That it had a cliffhanger ending and 2. That the other books aren't available via Kindle Unlimited so that I could have actually read the second book to find out how Becca's story ends! Aside from those two things, this was an amazing book that I would recommend to almost anyone! The only exception(s) to who I would recommend reading this: due to fight scenes, a "mugging" (I'm not giving more details than ...more
Shadow Play introduces us to Rebecca the world of the Fae - and yes, she's totally surprised to find out they exist. On top of it all, she discovers that the necklace she's been wearing her whole life is actually a Fae charm with some pretty remarkable abilities - and consequences.
Rebecca is thrown into the world of the Fae along with her best friend Ashley when she takes a job at a museum in Belfast. The Fae politics and factions are confusing, and Jill Ramsower does a fantastic job of introdu ...more
Rebecca is thrown into the world of the Fae along with her best friend Ashley when she takes a job at a museum in Belfast. The Fae politics and factions are confusing, and Jill Ramsower does a fantastic job of introdu ...more
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“I crossed the distance between us and I reared back and slapped him as hard as I could. Hands trembling with rage, I stood my ground and said what would hurt him the most.
“Lochlan was right about you, piece of shit,” I said on a shaky voice and his eyes flashed with fury.
He grabbed my arm painfully, whipping me around to face him as if he was going to spew more ugly words at me, but nothing came out. Instead, his brows creased as if in confusion and his eyes danced from my chest to my face and back. I yanked the lapel of my coat over my chest, which had been exposed from the low neckline of my blouse, and wrestled myself from his grip. Taking a step back, our eyes met and my skin crawled at the devious intent written in his glare. His chin lifted and a shit-eating grin spread across his face, eyes gleaming with an unspoken threat.”
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“Lochlan was right about you, piece of shit,” I said on a shaky voice and his eyes flashed with fury.
He grabbed my arm painfully, whipping me around to face him as if he was going to spew more ugly words at me, but nothing came out. Instead, his brows creased as if in confusion and his eyes danced from my chest to my face and back. I yanked the lapel of my coat over my chest, which had been exposed from the low neckline of my blouse, and wrestled myself from his grip. Taking a step back, our eyes met and my skin crawled at the devious intent written in his glare. His chin lifted and a shit-eating grin spread across his face, eyes gleaming with an unspoken threat.”
“Crawling around on the table was a tiny man gathering crumbs. He was about six inches tall, if he were to stand up. He had greenish skin with brown hair and appeared similar to a doll-sized human wearing little scraps of clothing. Sensing he had an audience, the little man also froze. His already large eyes opened even farther as we held each other's stare and time seemed to stand still. The moment ended in an instant when the man vanished, like a bubble that burst, he was just gone.”
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