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majorisbooks's review
5.0
I read "A Faetful Encounter", one of the stories from this collection:
I was sent a copy of "A Faetful Encounter" by Tom Shutt in return for an honest review. This has in no way impacted my review.
"A Faetful Encounter" is a quick and easy read, that stays true to the urban magic feel without adding too much background details that is so prevalent in the genre. Even someone with little background knowledge of the world Shutt has built would find the story easy to follow. The plot is entirely separate, although Kerrigan (the main character) is one of the leading characters of "Murder Sidhe Wrote", which the story is a companion too.
This story itself is based around one of the jobs given to Kerrigan on the day before Halloween, while she would much rather be home. It gives a quick insight into the word of the MAB - Magically Armed Brigade - and of magical law enforcement, while remaining true to the glimpses we see in "Murder Sidhe Wrote". I enjoyed seeing it from a different perspective, as well as a different look at how an urban magic world could work. While the premise sounds like an adult-intended Artemis Fowl, it was much more than that.
The main characters, Kerrigan, is written to be true to life way, despite being a faerie. It discusses the woes of trying to get time off around the holidays and dealing with the fragile masculinity of many of the men she is working with, all within the first few pages. Even though these are just background mentions within a much larger story, they make the narrative seem much more personal, despite not being of a personal tone. Kerrigan's life reflects that of many, even though she isn't even the same species.
The writing itself was easy to read, with details descriptions that easily fitted within the flow of the story. I found that I couldn't put the book down in the end, too busy enjoying the easy prose to stop myself from reading it in one sitting. And, thankfully, with the length of the story, this is easy to do.
One thing that I enjoyed about story is the fact that it was clearly leading somewhere, what with [the unexplained deaths], but without there being a cliff-hanger. It was my choice to read on, but it could also be a standalone book with little trouble. I can't wait to read more from this world, as it is slowly expanded.
I was sent a copy of "A Faetful Encounter" by Tom Shutt in return for an honest review. This has in no way impacted my review.
"A Faetful Encounter" is a quick and easy read, that stays true to the urban magic feel without adding too much background details that is so prevalent in the genre. Even someone with little background knowledge of the world Shutt has built would find the story easy to follow. The plot is entirely separate, although Kerrigan (the main character) is one of the leading characters of "Murder Sidhe Wrote", which the story is a companion too.
This story itself is based around one of the jobs given to Kerrigan on the day before Halloween, while she would much rather be home. It gives a quick insight into the word of the MAB - Magically Armed Brigade - and of magical law enforcement, while remaining true to the glimpses we see in "Murder Sidhe Wrote". I enjoyed seeing it from a different perspective, as well as a different look at how an urban magic world could work. While the premise sounds like an adult-intended Artemis Fowl, it was much more than that.
The main characters, Kerrigan, is written to be true to life way, despite being a faerie. It discusses the woes of trying to get time off around the holidays and dealing with the fragile masculinity of many of the men she is working with, all within the first few pages. Even though these are just background mentions within a much larger story, they make the narrative seem much more personal, despite not being of a personal tone. Kerrigan's life reflects that of many, even though she isn't even the same species.
The writing itself was easy to read, with details descriptions that easily fitted within the flow of the story. I found that I couldn't put the book down in the end, too busy enjoying the easy prose to stop myself from reading it in one sitting. And, thankfully, with the length of the story, this is easy to do.
One thing that I enjoyed about story is the fact that it was clearly leading somewhere, what with [the unexplained deaths], but without there being a cliff-hanger. It was my choice to read on, but it could also be a standalone book with little trouble. I can't wait to read more from this world, as it is slowly expanded.
aidads's review
This seems like a really cool thing! I havent even heard of most these authors!
triciaschneider's review
5.0
So far, I've read one book in this collection. I'll add reviews to this as I read the books.
5 Stars - Review for Bleeding Hearts by Ash Krafton:
I’ve been looking forward to reading this story since I first heard about it. The waiting was well worth it! BLEEDING HEARTS hooked me from the very first page. I loved Sophie’s wit, sarcasm and bravery. She handled things a bit better than I would have in the same situation! Marek’s overwhelming darkness drew me to him. He was sexy, dark and oh, so dangerous! The mythology behind the vampires in this urban fantasy was something I haven’t read before and I loved the Egyptian angle. Sophie pulled me into her world and I was reluctant to part with it in the end (luckily there is a sequel!). The anguish these characters go through really pulled at my heart, making this a very emotional story, not only for Sophie and Marek but also the other characters I fell in love with, like Jared and Rodrian. This novel is filled with light and dark, good and evil, and a love that is tested beyond all limits. Ash Krafton’s writing is amazing and I simply cannot wait to read the next book in this series.
5 Stars - Review for Bleeding Hearts by Ash Krafton:
I’ve been looking forward to reading this story since I first heard about it. The waiting was well worth it! BLEEDING HEARTS hooked me from the very first page. I loved Sophie’s wit, sarcasm and bravery. She handled things a bit better than I would have in the same situation! Marek’s overwhelming darkness drew me to him. He was sexy, dark and oh, so dangerous! The mythology behind the vampires in this urban fantasy was something I haven’t read before and I loved the Egyptian angle. Sophie pulled me into her world and I was reluctant to part with it in the end (luckily there is a sequel!). The anguish these characters go through really pulled at my heart, making this a very emotional story, not only for Sophie and Marek but also the other characters I fell in love with, like Jared and Rodrian. This novel is filled with light and dark, good and evil, and a love that is tested beyond all limits. Ash Krafton’s writing is amazing and I simply cannot wait to read the next book in this series.
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