Review: Blood Faerie

Blood Faerie (Caledonia Fae, Book #1) by India Drummond

Published June 1st 2011 by Trindlemoss Publishing

ebook, 203 pages
Source: From the Author for a honest review.
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"Sentenced to death, Eilidh ran—away from faerie lands, to the streets of Perth, Scotland. Just as she has grown accustomed to exile, local police discover a mutilated body outside the abandoned church where she lives. Recognising the murder as the work of one of her own kind, Eilidh must choose: flee, or learn to tap into the forbidden magic that cost her everything. "

- From Goodreads

 

9/10

When Ms Drummond contacted me about her new novel Blood Faerie, I had no idea what an astonishing world awaited me! Faeries, crime, mystery, romance, suspense, fantasy all rolled into one to make an outstanding novel.

I mentioned in my review of Ordinary Angels “my mind would drift, but that might just be because too many things were happening at once in the story.” but not in this novel. It was perfectly paced and the story flowed effortlessly.

Eilidh and Quinton are fascinating characters that are richly described! I kept having visions of the Eilidh looking something like this:

Although the cover really captures her essence.

Quinton Munro has a "strong" feel to him, like he will protect you no matter what. Together these characters tell a story than I can’t wait to continue!

I liked that Eilidh isn’t a stereotypical pretty fairy with wings. I also enjoyed the crime scene and druid scenario.

I love the little bits where the Fae are introduced to technology and their responses to it!

Will most certainly read the next one in the series!

Spoilers:

Pretty shocked that Soar died, I thought he would be in the next one and there might be a triangle. But I love being taken by surprise and I'm not too fond of triangles.

I hoped Beniss would stay alive so she could mentor Eilidh.

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"His mum had loved her ornaments, as she called them, but when she died, his dad waited about a week before boxing them up and giving them to a charity shop. “I loved your mum, Quinton,” he’d said, “but I hate them fuckin’ porcelain cats.”

Azuri Fae by India Drummond

 

Review: The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories

The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories by Susanna Clarke

Published September 3rd 2007 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (first published 2005)

Paperback, 228 pages
Isbn: 0747589364

Source: This was a gift from a friend

You can also buy it at Bookdepository for $11.57

"Following the enormous success of 2004 bestseller and critics' favorite Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Susanna Clarke delivers a delicious collection of ten stories set in the same fairy-crossed world of 19th-century England. With Clarke's characteristic historical detail and diction, these dark, enchanting tales unfold in a slightly distorted version of our own world, where people are bedeviled by mischievous interventions from the fairies. 

With appearances from beloved characters from her novel, including Jonathan Strange and Childermass, and an entirely new spin on certain historical figures, including Mary, Queen of Scots, this is a must-have for fans of Susanna Clarke and an enticing introduction to her work for new readers. Some of these stories have never before been published; others have appeared in the New York Times or in highly regarded anthologies."

 

7/10

This collection of Fairy Tales was quite a treat! Each one was so different yet pleasing. I went on several adventures in this novel and felt like each one was told at exactly the right length to keep one entertained with just the right amount of leaving you wanting more.

One of these fascinating stories is a retelling of Rumplestilskin and one of the stories is set in Neil Gaiman's town of Wall!

Brilliantly written in a period style these stories will tickle you leave and you enchanted!

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"Magic, madam, is like wine and, if you are not used to it, it will make you drunk."
— Susanna Clarke (The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories)

"The governess was not much liked in the village. She was too tall, too fond of books, too grave, and, a curious thing, never smiled unless there was something to smile at."
— Susanna Clarke (The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories)

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