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One Night With The Fae
A collection of short stories told from a different character's involvement and point of view. A young girl is lured to a faery festival hosted by the Irish fae. To survive she must avoid the attention of two warring Queens but the faery who helps her fears something even more sinister is going on. Now comes with preview chapter from Soul, the novel inspired by this short story collection.
50 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 19, 2010
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July 4, 2022
A short story about a young girl who is lured to a fairy festival to be a human sacrifice but then the fairies start to fight amongst themselves. It’s got a cool concept and some fascinating world building.
October 4, 2016
I found this short story difficult to read because it is told from a different character's point of view in each chapter. Upon reading a new chapter, I felt like kept stepping back to see the same scene again, even though it was through someone else's eyes.
June 14, 2020
3.5⭐️
This is the first book I read for this series. It’s from multiple points of view but it did make me very interested to continue the series!
This is the first book I read for this series. It’s from multiple points of view but it did make me very interested to continue the series!
July 25, 2011
One Night with the Fae is a short story told from multiple perspectives about a girl who gets lured into the land of the fae and in particular one of their parties and how she must escape before something sinister happens.
I enjoyed reading One Night with the Fae. It was a short, sharp story and while there wasn’t much character development you didn’t really need it to enjoy the story.
I’m all for reading about fae creatures and One Night with the Fae was a really fun and interesting look into their world. It’s definitely something that a lover of fae creatures would enjoy.
I thought the story line was really interesting and the fact that it changed perspectives all the time added extra insight into what was going on and it was just a really unique way to show the events of the story unravelling. I’m usually a bit apprehensive about reading books in multiple perspectives because they can often get confusing but this one did it very very well.
That being said, One Night With the Fae was extremely well written and I will definitely be reading more from Claire Farrell.
I enjoyed reading One Night with the Fae. It was a short, sharp story and while there wasn’t much character development you didn’t really need it to enjoy the story.
I’m all for reading about fae creatures and One Night with the Fae was a really fun and interesting look into their world. It’s definitely something that a lover of fae creatures would enjoy.
I thought the story line was really interesting and the fact that it changed perspectives all the time added extra insight into what was going on and it was just a really unique way to show the events of the story unravelling. I’m usually a bit apprehensive about reading books in multiple perspectives because they can often get confusing but this one did it very very well.
That being said, One Night With the Fae was extremely well written and I will definitely be reading more from Claire Farrell.
November 5, 2019
An interesting story with each chapter told from the perspective of a different person at the gathering of the Seelie and Unseelie courts. Snippets of the same story were told with each turn but the story advanced each time. It was quite different to what I was expecting. I am keen to read on to discover what will happen.
November 12, 2019
Uninvited
Cara 's feet dance across the park crashing a festival. The author provided some world building and character development. Consent must be freely given as a sacrifice is prepared. A wonderful tale of the courts and kings and queens.
Cara 's feet dance across the park crashing a festival. The author provided some world building and character development. Consent must be freely given as a sacrifice is prepared. A wonderful tale of the courts and kings and queens.
May 10, 2021
This feels like the start of something awesome. I've head great things about this series and am really looking forward to diving in!
I like the way the same scene was told from a different character's perspective. Let's see what goes on next!
I like the way the same scene was told from a different character's perspective. Let's see what goes on next!
June 21, 2017
Adds depth to overall storyline.
December 27, 2017
DNF maybe I'll try to read it again in the future?
January 30, 2018
was nice to get a different perspective of this story.
March 2, 2018
Everyone who played a part that first night in book one, Soul, has their POV shared in this short prequel..
June 26, 2018
An excellent start to a series of books.
November 17, 2018
Enchanting
For being a short story, it was captivating. So much detail but still left you wanting. I can not wait to read Soul.
For being a short story, it was captivating. So much detail but still left you wanting. I can not wait to read Soul.
April 23, 2020
Good short story
Wish it had been a little longer and more in depth, but definitely makes me want to read the series.
Wish it had been a little longer and more in depth, but definitely makes me want to read the series.
March 16, 2022
Short but very interesting. 100% will pick up the first novel.
January 26, 2024
Great Start
A great start to a new series, wanting to read more. Can’t wait to get started on this new series.
A great start to a new series, wanting to read more. Can’t wait to get started on this new series.
May 29, 2011
Oh, my goodness. I'd never read any books published by Smashwords before, so I wasn't that familiar with their publishing model. Now I know. It's basically just a self-publishing medium... and I have yet to be impressed with a self-published book.
The ridiculousness of this annoying (but mercifully short) book begins when Cara -- presumably a young woman, since she's out drinking with her friends -- decides to check out some odd lights in the park that only she seems to be able to see. This, despite Cara telling us that "the park was usually full of life at this time of night between drug dealers and prostitutes..." Really? You're slightly drunk, you know the park is usually full of drug dealers and hookers, and you decide to quietly abandon your friends and sneak over there by yourself? Shortly thereafter, she eats and drinks at the faery banquet of her own volition, despite mentioning that she remembered stories about faeries, and even obediently chomps into a magic apple given to her by a banshee. SNS, anyone?
Things just get worse from there. I don't mind multiple narrators, but in this book we spend most of the time in the heads of some very unappealing characters. Everybody is scheming and bloodthirsty... but not very bright. After Cara's initial chapter, we barely see her; the rest of the story is about a bunch of really immature faery morons decapitating each other and jockeying for position. Very little time was taken to actually develop any of the characters, so I couldn't really care about any of them.
The writing itself is awful. There are comma splices throughout the text, interspersed with (strangely) the correct use of semicolons. I'll chalk that up to lazy editing. But the writing style itself is weak and the dialog rather stilted. The following passage exemplifies the writing you'll find in One Night With The Fae:
The girl sat on the bed, her face blank.
"I'm going to die."
"You won't. Look at me, what's your name?"
"Cara."
"Good name. I am Drake and I don't want to die tonight so I'm going to make sure we both get out of here."
"Why are you really helping me?"
"I...don't really know."
"Can I touch your wings?"
He sighed. "Go on then."
"They're soft, softer than I expected."
Drake enjoyed the light touch of her fingers on his wings and sighed again. He tried to cover his obvious pleasure by speaking harshly to her.
"Your fringe is too long. You should cut it."
Because nothing shows disinterest in a girl more than insulting her hair while being hunted by bloodthirsty fae!
All in all, there's really nothing I can recommend about this book. The awful writing set my teeth on edge and the characters were so one-dimensional that don't think I would have cared even if they'd all been decapitated. It read more like a high-school creative writing assignment than a professional piece of writing. Skip this one... unless you're really bored, are feeling masochistic, and don't mind parting with one of your hard-earned dollars.
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The ridiculousness of this annoying (but mercifully short) book begins when Cara -- presumably a young woman, since she's out drinking with her friends -- decides to check out some odd lights in the park that only she seems to be able to see. This, despite Cara telling us that "the park was usually full of life at this time of night between drug dealers and prostitutes..." Really? You're slightly drunk, you know the park is usually full of drug dealers and hookers, and you decide to quietly abandon your friends and sneak over there by yourself? Shortly thereafter, she eats and drinks at the faery banquet of her own volition, despite mentioning that she remembered stories about faeries, and even obediently chomps into a magic apple given to her by a banshee. SNS, anyone?
Things just get worse from there. I don't mind multiple narrators, but in this book we spend most of the time in the heads of some very unappealing characters. Everybody is scheming and bloodthirsty... but not very bright. After Cara's initial chapter, we barely see her; the rest of the story is about a bunch of really immature faery morons decapitating each other and jockeying for position. Very little time was taken to actually develop any of the characters, so I couldn't really care about any of them.
The writing itself is awful. There are comma splices throughout the text, interspersed with (strangely) the correct use of semicolons. I'll chalk that up to lazy editing. But the writing style itself is weak and the dialog rather stilted. The following passage exemplifies the writing you'll find in One Night With The Fae:
The girl sat on the bed, her face blank.
"I'm going to die."
"You won't. Look at me, what's your name?"
"Cara."
"Good name. I am Drake and I don't want to die tonight so I'm going to make sure we both get out of here."
"Why are you really helping me?"
"I...don't really know."
"Can I touch your wings?"
He sighed. "Go on then."
"They're soft, softer than I expected."
Drake enjoyed the light touch of her fingers on his wings and sighed again. He tried to cover his obvious pleasure by speaking harshly to her.
"Your fringe is too long. You should cut it."
Because nothing shows disinterest in a girl more than insulting her hair while being hunted by bloodthirsty fae!
All in all, there's really nothing I can recommend about this book. The awful writing set my teeth on edge and the characters were so one-dimensional that don't think I would have cared even if they'd all been decapitated. It read more like a high-school creative writing assignment than a professional piece of writing. Skip this one... unless you're really bored, are feeling masochistic, and don't mind parting with one of your hard-earned dollars.
http://theladybugreads.blogspot.ca/20...
September 10, 2016
Described as "a collection of short stories told from a different character's involvement and point of view," this is actually a linnear novella in which the POV changes from chapter to chapter. None of it was particularly great. Just a very surface description of some bloody conflict between the seelie and unseelie courts during a fancy ball, with almost no background, engaging characterizations, or engaging dialogue.
I acquired this some months ago, and in the meantime Farrell has released a novel based on it, entitled Soul. I believe it was only after the publication of Soul that this shorter work began to be listed as a "Prequel companion", and it's not exactly that, as the events described in it mirror events that take place in Soul.
In my opinion, having now read two novels and two "short story collections" (one of which actually was a short story collection!) by Farrell, as well as the first chapter of Soul, perhaps Farrell should stick to novels. The longer format provides the obviously-needed room to develop interesting characters. One Night with the Fae lacks in this area, and pretty much reads like an author's outline for a longer work.
I acquired this some months ago, and in the meantime Farrell has released a novel based on it, entitled Soul. I believe it was only after the publication of Soul that this shorter work began to be listed as a "Prequel companion", and it's not exactly that, as the events described in it mirror events that take place in Soul.
In my opinion, having now read two novels and two "short story collections" (one of which actually was a short story collection!) by Farrell, as well as the first chapter of Soul, perhaps Farrell should stick to novels. The longer format provides the obviously-needed room to develop interesting characters. One Night with the Fae lacks in this area, and pretty much reads like an author's outline for a longer work.
December 18, 2014
I really liked this novella despite the scathing negative reviews. I suppose every one is entitled to their opinion but I thought it was well written. Granted it did say short stories but I already knew it was a prequel to another book that I had wanted to read and to be honest I went in with the attitude that I was mainly reading for that story and hopefully the others would be good as well. Turned out it was more of a novella of the one story I was looking for. No disappointment here. Having not read the main Novel Soul yet I am assuming that this novella set the setting for the rest of the series. A human girl (woman) is lured to the most important gathering of the Seelie and Unseelie courts. Both courts intend to use the girl as a sacrifice to their queen which causes a battle between the two courts ending in a coup d'etat in which both queens are killed by the Irish fae servants that they have been mistreating for centuries. Turns out all of the events are part of a bigger plot to restore the Irish Fae king to life and his throne and the human girl is set free to play her role in the rest of the series. I thought this was a great read and I had no trouble finishing it in a few hours and will be beginning the next book shortly.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 21, 2013
This by itself could be a stand alone piece to me.
I have read a fair amount of short stories and this by far is the best well written and engaging story that I have read. This author has a talent that most people I have seen don't have. She is able to take multiple perspectives to tell a well-developed story of the fae and the chaos between not just two Courts, but life for the magical world. One human girl is able to change the course of fae history just by being present in the Fae realm.
Each character pushes the story in their own direction, which allows the story to progress in unexpected ways.
I would definitely like to read more on this story, but that is the great thing about this story. It has some resolve, but it leaves you with suspense and urging for more. This is something to work towards and Claire Farrell was able to do this.
I have read a fair amount of short stories and this by far is the best well written and engaging story that I have read. This author has a talent that most people I have seen don't have. She is able to take multiple perspectives to tell a well-developed story of the fae and the chaos between not just two Courts, but life for the magical world. One human girl is able to change the course of fae history just by being present in the Fae realm.
Each character pushes the story in their own direction, which allows the story to progress in unexpected ways.
I would definitely like to read more on this story, but that is the great thing about this story. It has some resolve, but it leaves you with suspense and urging for more. This is something to work towards and Claire Farrell was able to do this.
September 28, 2014
I found this book really confusing and not making much sense seeing the same story in many different characters eyes put me off as the story was just repeating itself it was almost like watching the same film 5 times in a row if became very monotonous. As well as this non of the characters were relatable they were far to angry or just too dim sighted and don't pay attention. The main plot of this story that angered me was the 'human girl' as she was commonly referred to she was objectified throughout the book it was like going back in time where a sexist society was acceptable. However the grammar and writing techniques were great you could really vision the fae party and feel the characters emotions but my many points above put me off this book. After reading this book I was disapointed as this author is very talented and her other book are amazing
June 26, 2015
I can understand if this wasn't a prequel how the abrupt ending might be annoying but as a #0.5 I thought it was good.
Cara is tipsy and wanders away from her friends as they're all headed home after partying all night. It hints that she different because she sees lights her friends don't which she's used to...so her wandering off isn't too odd.
In the fea circle the usual doesn't happed...she's not enthralled she really did just stumble in but at a dangerous gathering of the centennial gathering of Seelie & Unseelie. Then all hell breaks loose & she is unwittingly mixed up till a solitary fea, Drake, feels bad for her & risks his life for her.
Cara is tipsy and wanders away from her friends as they're all headed home after partying all night. It hints that she different because she sees lights her friends don't which she's used to...so her wandering off isn't too odd.
In the fea circle the usual doesn't happed...she's not enthralled she really did just stumble in but at a dangerous gathering of the centennial gathering of Seelie & Unseelie. Then all hell breaks loose & she is unwittingly mixed up till a solitary fea, Drake, feels bad for her & risks his life for her.
October 15, 2014
This is not a collection of short stories, it's the same story told from different POVs. That being said, I loved this little short story and I really wish I could read more about the characters! This was the first book by Claire Farrell that I read...and then I immediately went and bought everything else she had out at the time!
October 6, 2014
I was disappointed cause the reason the spell went wrong wasnt revealed. But anyway it was an interesting book. Not one I will keep but what the hell I had fun reading it.The only thing worth is about the Queens and nothing more.
February 22, 2016
Short story that the author uses to create the basis of her book "Soul". Each chapter is from another character's perspective which makes it a bit choppy but also provides more details about the events occurring. A good short read.
September 7, 2010
short and sweet. one night told from multiple POVs. interesting take on "faerie tale". too short for my liking, but pretty cool none the less.
September 14, 2010
Good writing. I don't know much about the fae, but this story piqued my interest. Great if you're looking for something short to read.
August 18, 2012
A good little read. I enjoyed it the story being told by each character was very good.
May 15, 2012
Great short story for a rainy day! ☔ Super cheap and a quick read, great little plot. I love short stories! Xx
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