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tabcaplinger's review
4.0
I so enjoyed this sequel to Keen. The Unseelie Realm was such a unique and interesting setting. There were so many little twists and turns that I still don’t know who to trust! Will definitely have the third book on my tbr so I can find out what happens next!
thepurplegiraffe's review
4.0
This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year, for sure. That cover didn't hurt my excitement either, lol! And since time is strange in these strange times, I ended up reading the whole thing in less than 24 hours and thoroughly enjoying my time with it.
The concept of a teenage banshee was what originally drew me to the series, and continued to keep me hooked in this one. Caoine's powers are fascinating, even more so as she learns to control them rather than fight them. Also her character growth! was everything! I'm so proud!
I'm not going to say names because spoilers, but I am always a sucker for the bad boy who gets a second chance, and that trope was in full swing here. There are a few things at the end that I'm gonna have to get over emotionally, but that just proves that Laura writes excellent characters.
There is one thing that I have to say I wasn't a fan of - the friends were left behind. Part of the reason I loved Keen so much was the friend group that was built around Caoine, and in this one we just... left them in the human world? When I said I wanted adventures in the faerie realm I kinda thought we'd all go, you know? But this book did introduce a new and fascinating supporting cast, plus setting up for what I assume will be the plot of the third one (which I'm very intrigued to learn more about!)
I can't forget to mention the worldbuilding because it's so cool! The Unseelie Realm sounds like a place I'd love to explore in theory, but in all reality I'd probably die within moments of stepping into it. I am a soft and squishy human, lol! The different kinds of faeries were so cool, and I did love getting to know, at least a little, the new supporting cast.
Overall, it was a lot of fun to be back with this story, and I'm definitely looking forward to the next one! If you're a fan of banshees, or just fun adventures in faerie worlds, I recommend this series for sure!
3.5 stars from me!
**I received a copy of this book from the author. A positive review was not required. All opinions are my own.**
The concept of a teenage banshee was what originally drew me to the series, and continued to keep me hooked in this one. Caoine's powers are fascinating, even more so as she learns to control them rather than fight them. Also her character growth! was everything! I'm so proud!
I'm not going to say names because spoilers, but I am always a sucker for the bad boy who gets a second chance, and that trope was in full swing here. There are a few things at the end that I'm gonna have to get over emotionally, but that just proves that Laura writes excellent characters.
There is one thing that I have to say I wasn't a fan of - the friends were left behind. Part of the reason I loved Keen so much was the friend group that was built around Caoine, and in this one we just... left them in the human world? When I said I wanted adventures in the faerie realm I kinda thought we'd all go, you know? But this book did introduce a new and fascinating supporting cast, plus setting up for what I assume will be the plot of the third one (which I'm very intrigued to learn more about!)
I can't forget to mention the worldbuilding because it's so cool! The Unseelie Realm sounds like a place I'd love to explore in theory, but in all reality I'd probably die within moments of stepping into it. I am a soft and squishy human, lol! The different kinds of faeries were so cool, and I did love getting to know, at least a little, the new supporting cast.
Overall, it was a lot of fun to be back with this story, and I'm definitely looking forward to the next one! If you're a fan of banshees, or just fun adventures in faerie worlds, I recommend this series for sure!
3.5 stars from me!
**I received a copy of this book from the author. A positive review was not required. All opinions are my own.**
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