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The Lost Sisters
(The Folk of the Air #1.5)
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Sometimes the difference between a love story and a horror story is where the ending comes . . .
While Jude fought for power in the Court of Elfhame against the cruel Prince Cardan, her sister Taryn began to fall in love with the trickster, Locke.
Half-apology and half-explanation, it turns out that Taryn has some secrets of her own to reveal.
The Lost Sisters is a compa ...more
While Jude fought for power in the Court of Elfhame against the cruel Prince Cardan, her sister Taryn began to fall in love with the trickster, Locke.
Half-apology and half-explanation, it turns out that Taryn has some secrets of her own to reveal.
The Lost Sisters is a compa ...more
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Actual footage of me reading Taryn’s half-baked justifications:
This novella, which was kind of a letter written from Taryn to Jude, only reinforced the conviction I’ve settled into after reading The Cruel prince:
That Locke is a curse in every language in which it is spoken and the guileful spinner of this dreadful web everyone is tangled in, carefully orchestrated so that he’s at the center of it all. To him, Taryn was a blank canvas and he poured into her, filling her empty spaces so completel ...more
This novella, which was kind of a letter written from Taryn to Jude, only reinforced the conviction I’ve settled into after reading The Cruel prince:
That Locke is a curse in every language in which it is spoken and the guileful spinner of this dreadful web everyone is tangled in, carefully orchestrated so that he’s at the center of it all. To him, Taryn was a blank canvas and he poured into her, filling her empty spaces so completel ...more
1.) The Cruel Prince ★★★★★
2.) The Wicked King ★★★★★
“Fairy tales are full of girls who wait, who endure, who suffer. Good girls. Obedient girls. Girls who crush nettles until their hands bleed. Girls who haul water for witches. Girls who wander through deserts or sleep in ashes or make homes for transformed brothers in the woods. Girls without hands, without eyes, without the power of speech, without any power at all. But then a prince rides up and sees the girl and finds her beautiful. B...more
Let’s start with a love story.
Or maybe it’s another horror story. It seems like the difference is mostly in where the ending comes.
Ah, I only wish this was longer!
The Lost Sisters is a tiny story and even tinier than it first appears because the last ten or so pages is an extract from The Wicked King. It's an apology - of sorts - from Taryn to Jude. I love that Black chose to have Taryn directly address Jude as she explains her actions and motivations. It made it a more emotional read. And, ...more
Set shortly after The Cruel Prince, we follow Taryn as she falls in love with Locke.
Let’s start with a love story. Or maybe it’s another horror story. It seems like the difference is mostly in where the ending comes.
Taryn and Jude are twin human girls, living in faeryland due to a series of unfortunate circumstances.
(Long story short, the baby daddy of their older sister happens to be a murderous faery, who's sense of righteousness led him to kill their mom and their real dad...and ...more
how...just...how has nobody murdered Locke yet??
honestly, nothing hypes me up more for the desperately awaited sequel than the relief in knowing that the girl i cant stand (AKA taryn, AKA the worst, AKA a human pile of garbage) is still an absolute disaster of a person.
i mean, her ‘apology/explanation’ made her a little more complex and gave her some slight development, but i really cant wait to see how locke screws her over even more in ‘a wicked king.’ and im not even sorry about it. lol.
also, just your friendly reminder that its only 20 d ...more
i mean, her ‘apology/explanation’ made her a little more complex and gave her some slight development, but i really cant wait to see how locke screws her over even more in ‘a wicked king.’ and im not even sorry about it. lol.
also, just your friendly reminder that its only 20 d ...more
I didn’t sign up for 30+ pages of EXCUSES!!!
My goodness, Taryn, what an awful sister you are! It blows my mind that you and Jude are TWINS! Half of what she was subjected to...is entirely because of you! You just convinced yourself that it was okay because Jude was strong enough to fight back, rather than lying down and taking it like you. You’re absolute rubbish! You can imagine to be the lost princess in a faery tale all you like, but you can’t change the fact that all you are is a complete an ...more
My goodness, Taryn, what an awful sister you are! It blows my mind that you and Jude are TWINS! Half of what she was subjected to...is entirely because of you! You just convinced yourself that it was okay because Jude was strong enough to fight back, rather than lying down and taking it like you. You’re absolute rubbish! You can imagine to be the lost princess in a faery tale all you like, but you can’t change the fact that all you are is a complete an ...more
Jun 08, 2020
Mary S. R.
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
people who loved The Cruel Prince
We all know how the story goes:
Once upon a time, there was a girl—obedient, trusting, good—like all the enduring girls in fairytales; girls without hands, without eyes, without the power to scream in protest, without any power at all.
But then a prince rides up and sees the girl and finds her beautiful. Beautiful, not despite her suffering, but because of it. So ...more
Let’s start with a love story. Or maybe it’s another horror story. It seems like the difference is mostly in where the ending comes.
Once upon a time, there was a girl—obedient, trusting, good—like all the enduring girls in fairytales; girls without hands, without eyes, without the power to scream in protest, without any power at all.
But then a prince rides up and sees the girl and finds her beautiful. Beautiful, not despite her suffering, but because of it. So ...more
I'm not sure what was the purpose of this "novella". Was it supposed to show that Taryn didn't do it to hurt her sister? That she's somehow brave? That she's an active player and not just a bystander?
It was written from her point of view! I expected that I would be a bit more convinced by what she was saying! But come on, any villain would do a better job trying to persuade us that his intentions are good than Tarny did.
Taryn needs a smackdown in Blair Waldorf fashion! She's a pathetic little g ...more
It was written from her point of view! I expected that I would be a bit more convinced by what she was saying! But come on, any villain would do a better job trying to persuade us that his intentions are good than Tarny did.
Taryn needs a smackdown in Blair Waldorf fashion! She's a pathetic little g ...more
edit 10/7: i didn't like this :)
it could be that it's been too much time since i've read the cruel prince but i didn't really feel that this novella was necessary. i know i shouldn't assume anything about holly black's characters but i could have guessed that taryn was a dumb ass, naive, loved up, fool.
i think i would have preferred this more if she hadn't had any remorse for her actions. her weeping and "but i was in love" justification to all of her actions was just... not interesting to me.
i ...more
it could be that it's been too much time since i've read the cruel prince but i didn't really feel that this novella was necessary. i know i shouldn't assume anything about holly black's characters but i could have guessed that taryn was a dumb ass, naive, loved up, fool.
i think i would have preferred this more if she hadn't had any remorse for her actions. her weeping and "but i was in love" justification to all of her actions was just... not interesting to me.
i ...more
Everyone hates you, Taryn. Stop trying to make excuses.
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Taryn can throw herself and her so-called "apology" off a cliff.
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50% of me: wow the writing is so gorgeous, much love, Holly is so amazing
the other 50% of me: why the #&%&$(# did I just sit through 50 PAGES of this NONSENSE and when do I get to watch this stupid brat BURN
the other 50% of me: why the #&%&$(# did I just sit through 50 PAGES of this NONSENSE and when do I get to watch this stupid brat BURN
Oct 05, 2018
Chelsea Humphrey
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Recommended to Chelsea by:
Melanie
"We were mortals and we had no fixed future in Faerie. You were wondering about your place here, just like I was."
Can I just start by saying how surprised I am at how vital this itty bitty story is to the overall arc of The Cruel Prince? I went in wholly expecting to have wasted my $2.99 based on my overall lack of enjoyment of novellas in general, but this? This was superb. In fact, if this golden nugget had somehow been weaved into book one, even as an afterthought, wrap-up, or extended epilog ...more
Can I just start by saying how surprised I am at how vital this itty bitty story is to the overall arc of The Cruel Prince? I went in wholly expecting to have wasted my $2.99 based on my overall lack of enjoyment of novellas in general, but this? This was superb. In fact, if this golden nugget had somehow been weaved into book one, even as an afterthought, wrap-up, or extended epilog ...more
me: i can't believe i'm gonna read a novella about the characters i dislike the most
them: you don't have to...
me: no i'm gonna
*****
[21/10/18] novellas aren't really supposed to add anything to the main plotline, they're about developing characters and their backstories. so the only time i can actually rate them positively because i TRULY liked them is when i like the character they're about.
if anyone was wondering, i still don't care about taryn at all!
however i do love holly black's style and t ...more
them: you don't have to...
me: no i'm gonna
*****
[21/10/18] novellas aren't really supposed to add anything to the main plotline, they're about developing characters and their backstories. so the only time i can actually rate them positively because i TRULY liked them is when i like the character they're about.
if anyone was wondering, i still don't care about taryn at all!
however i do love holly black's style and t ...more
I'm so desperate for The Wicked King and my silly little self was like "oohhh this will be a nice thing while we wait!" Actually it's TORTURE. And it also gives you a peek of TWK so like...no, no, it's fine, I wanted to be impaled by an ebook because of my intense need to know what happens next. 😭
I still don't like Taryn, but I liked getting to see her perspective. She is so desperately in need of being wanted, and I find that so sad that she can't get it from anywhere else but the cruelly mani ...more
I still don't like Taryn, but I liked getting to see her perspective. She is so desperately in need of being wanted, and I find that so sad that she can't get it from anywhere else but the cruelly mani ...more
I’ve never been more excited about a novella in my entire life. I don’t even like Taryn and Locke.
My obsession for this series is getting real bad, I guess.
******
So, my thoughts on this novella. I think I sympathize with Taryn a bit more now, but I still don’t like her at all. I don’t understand her actions simply because her motives are dumb to me. While Jude is after something badass, tangible and personally highly rewarding, she’s just looking for someone to marry. Way to go Taryn, you have s ...more
My obsession for this series is getting real bad, I guess.
******
So, my thoughts on this novella. I think I sympathize with Taryn a bit more now, but I still don’t like her at all. I don’t understand her actions simply because her motives are dumb to me. While Jude is after something badass, tangible and personally highly rewarding, she’s just looking for someone to marry. Way to go Taryn, you have s ...more
JUSTIFY YOUR ACTIONS HOWEVER YOU WANT, TARYN—YOU’RE STILL A DICK.
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WOW, I didn’t think it was possible for me to hate Taryn anymore than I already did but yep, it’s possible. I FUCKING HATE HER.
Not going to lie, I think she is pathetic and weak. What I especially hate about her is that she is nasty and then tries to paint herself in a kind light. No honey, you’re just a bitch.
Locke is awful as well, but I like it because he doesn’t pretend to be otherwise.
Let’s start with a love story.
Or maybe it’s another horror story. It seems like the difference is mostly ...more
Not going to lie, I think she is pathetic and weak. What I especially hate about her is that she is nasty and then tries to paint herself in a kind light. No honey, you’re just a bitch.
Locke is awful as well, but I like it because he doesn’t pretend to be otherwise.
Let’s start with a love story.
Or maybe it’s another horror story. It seems like the difference is mostly ...more
taryn be like: i’ll choose musty faerie dick over my own twin sister
Honestly, I was just expecting this to be something to placate us from having to wait another three months for The Wicked King, but much to my surprise this was so much more! Granted, I don't think this redeems Taryn's character in any way (especially now that I've read The Wicked King). But it was actually interesting to watch some really important parts of The Cruel Prince unravel in Taryn's eyes.
This novella is written as a letter from Taryn to Jude basically trying to explain why she did the ...more
This novella is written as a letter from Taryn to Jude basically trying to explain why she did the ...more
this is fully unnecessary, and also i forgot that i hate jude and cardan and taryn and locke most of the time.
so like...all the characters.
but it was survivable.
that's all i have to say.
2.5
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i disliked the first book in this series, enjoyed the second, and disliked the third.
let's find out where we stand. ...more
so like...all the characters.
but it was survivable.
that's all i have to say.
2.5
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i disliked the first book in this series, enjoyed the second, and disliked the third.
let's find out where we stand. ...more
wow i almost forgot how much i hated taryn thanks for reminding me @holly black ily bad bitch 💅🏻💋💓💘
3.5 'idk how to rate novellas' stars
i mean, part of me really wishes mrs. black would've spent her time and energy on the wicked king instead of writing a kinda unnecessary companion novel, but hey, i'll take what i can get!
this novella only proved what we all already knew: taryn is a dumb bitch.
i think holly black just wanted to erase every last shred of doubt that we still had about taryn's ...more
3.5 'idk how to rate novellas' stars
i mean, part of me really wishes mrs. black would've spent her time and energy on the wicked king instead of writing a kinda unnecessary companion novel, but hey, i'll take what i can get!
this novella only proved what we all already knew: taryn is a dumb bitch.
i think holly black just wanted to erase every last shred of doubt that we still had about taryn's ...more
Grab a bowl of popcorn because this is the TEA!
"Be bold. Be bold. But not too bold."
Interesting. I still think Taryn is awful, but she kind of knows that.
I guess that's what's engaging about these characters - they're not aspiring to be good people. They want and they take. They're selfish and cruel, and they go to great extents to get their wishes. Even if both Jude and Taryn are humans, they learned the ways of Faerie way too well and it shows. ...more
Let’s start with a love story.
Or maybe it’s another horror story. It seems like the difference is mostly in where the ending comes.
This was so good. Written as a letter from Taryn to Jude explaining her side of The Cruel Prince. I still hate Taryn but I loved seeing a bit more into what went on with Locke.
Or maybe it’s another horror story. It seems like the difference is mostly in where the ending comes.
This was so good. Written as a letter from Taryn to Jude explaining her side of The Cruel Prince. I still hate Taryn but I loved seeing a bit more into what went on with Locke.
1.) The Cruel Prince ★★★★
*.) The Lost Sisters ★★
2.) The Wicked King ★★★
3.) The Queen of Nothing ★★★.5
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Well, this was pretty pointless and a waste of $3.99, but here we are.
*.) The Lost Sisters ★★
2.) The Wicked King ★★★
3.) The Queen of Nothing ★★★.5
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Well, this was pretty pointless and a waste of $3.99, but here we are.
I was afraid that this short story would make me feel sorry for Taryn. IT DID NOT. I hate her even more now.
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Pre-Read Thoughts
A short story about Taryn?? Whyyyy 😲. Ugggh no. I don't want to feel sorry for her.
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My review for:
The Folk of the Air book #1 : Cruel Prince
The Folk of the Air book #2: The Wicked King ...more
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Pre-Read Thoughts
A short story about Taryn?? Whyyyy 😲. Ugggh no. I don't want to feel sorry for her.
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My review for:
The Folk of the Air book #1 : Cruel Prince
The Folk of the Air book #2: The Wicked King ...more
Taryn dear, from the bottom of my heart, I wish you the absolute worst, you spineless little worm. You’re selfish, whiny, weak and desperately need to grow a backbone. I hope Jude cuts you in half.
So yeah, Taryn’s a bitch. I guess we all knew that but I’m surprised how she actually made me hate her even more in this novella than I already did. I could feel my resentment towards her growing with every page I turned. This was quite interesting to read even though it didn’t really provide any new i ...more
So yeah, Taryn’s a bitch. I guess we all knew that but I’m surprised how she actually made me hate her even more in this novella than I already did. I could feel my resentment towards her growing with every page I turned. This was quite interesting to read even though it didn’t really provide any new i ...more
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“Let’s start with a love story. Or maybe it’s another horror story. It seems like the difference is mostly in where the ending comes.”
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“Fairy tales are full of girls who wait, who endure, who suffer. Good girls. Obedient girls. Girls who crush nettles until their hands bleed. Girls who haul water for witches. Girls who wander through deserts or sleep in ashes or make homes for transformed brothers in the woods. Girls without hands, without eyes, without the power of speech, without any power at all. But then a prince rides up and sees the girl and finds her beautiful. Beautiful, not despite her suffering, but because of it.”
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