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.
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An enjoyable story, wish it was longer
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 2 marzo 2013