How can they believe her and how can she help them if they are not aware of the danger? Aug 27, Abbey rated it liked it. When Rebecca decides she has finally had enough of her dead-end waitressing job in New York, she follows her dreams and finds a job opening at a museum in Ireland. However, her arrival in Belfast triggers a series of events she never could have predicted. Overall I enjoyed this new take on urban fantasy, especially the allusions to classical mythology and Arthurian legend.
Full of faeries, mythological creatures, partying, intrigue, and romance, this book fits well under the title of modern YA f When Rebecca decides she has finally had enough of her dead-end waitressing job in New York, she follows her dreams and finds a job opening at a museum in Ireland. Full of faeries, mythological creatures, partying, intrigue, and romance, this book fits well under the title of modern YA fantasy.
The story itself was inventive and interesting enough not to feel derivative, and the setting in modern day Ireland made a very nice backdrop. The main character Rebecca is not your typical YA heroine, which is in itself refreshing, however I found that I didn't actually like her as a person, and some of her story-line was closer to a wish-fulfillment scenario than a realistic I obviously use the word within the realism of the fantasy world set of events.
The love triangle is in my opinion very over done, and although I like the characters of Ronan and Lochlan in themselves, I can't help but see them as a new version of the already used up Damon vs Stephan stereotype. Having said that, I think that Lochlan especially has the potential to be a very different type of character than we often see in books of this type, and I look forward to seeing how his character develops in the second and final installment. My final thought is that it feels too short to me, and the end didn't really feel like the end of a book, even part one of a two part series.
I wonder if the two books would make more sense to see as part one and part two of one larger volume. Jul 23, Misty rated it it was amazing. This book would appeal most to a diverse audience of mature young adults and adults who enjoy reading about mystical creatures and who do not mind explicit language and a love scene. In Ireland, Rebecca learns that humans are being preyed upon by a race known as the fae, but without their knowledge. Rebecca's search for answers leads her to meeting Lochlan and Ronan, who each have their own plans.
Will Rebecca learn what she needs in order to survive or will she find herself lost amidst the secrets that surround her? This book offered a different take on the concept of the fae, which I personally found both interesting and enjoyable as it was unique from any other supernatural book I have read.
I found Rebecca Peterson to be a compelling character who fostered a desire in me to discover what would happen to her. I loved the fact that I learned about the fae alongside Rebecca as it made the world the author created within the pages of this book feel realistic. Overall, I found myself enjoying this story so much that I finished it in just one day and I find myself excited to see where volume two will take me! Aug 12, Julie rated it liked it Shelves: So after reading the back cover I went in And was pleasantly surprised.
The scenes were very well written, and flowed nicely. The characters were very three dimensional, and believable. And when she finds others like her, she hopes she can survive long enough to rescue humanity. Ashley was one of them, and to me she seemed the perfect friend. Lachlan is very secretive, but demands total honesty from Rebecca. He is hiding something, can Rebecca find out what?
Is he like here? And will he help in the up and coming bottle? And if she does, what will she do? Ronan is the opposite. He is charming and very likeable, he wants Rebecca for his own. And does he have a hidden agenda of his own? And what secrets does Rebecca hide? I liked how the story of merlin, Guinevere and Arthur fit in with the history of the fae. Jul 18, Megan Hamm rated it really liked it Shelves: I received this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review. Oh Lochlan, how I love the bad boy! I love a light cliff-hanger that leaves you wanting for more, and I like that this book will be a duet and not a 27 book series.
Sometimes you need short and sweet. On the same note, I probably would continue this series even if I had to wait a year between books, and it was going to be a 27 book series. I was a little worried at first, because I thought I received this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I was a little worried at first, because I thought that I was going to hold hardcore comparisons to a certain other series set in Ireland that I have been reading for the last Surprisingly, I did't find a need to compare them, and outside of very few similarities in name only, I didn't even think of the other series while reading Shadow Play. I was able to connect and understand Rebecca, I felt her character was well developed and well adjusted. I really loved the lore explained throughout the book. I immediately picked sides when it came to the men, and I liked that Rebecca had friends and family to rely on.
The writing style was very fluid and easy to read, and I felt like I could put pictures and scenes in my mind without losing a beat. I could see that necklace in my minds eye. I can not wait for the conclusion of this story, and I am anxious to read other stories that Jill has for me. Aug 13, Andrea Stewart rated it it was amazing. This review is done in conjunction with NerdGirl. To start off, I am a sucker for anything Fae related, so this one had me from the title, and it did not disappoint!
I love the main character, Becca, she is strong, intuitive, and sassy! She knows what she wants to do and when the opportunity of a lifetime comes knocking at her door, she takes it and runs! I love that it takes place in Ireland and that there is a bit of mystery surrounding Becca and her origins. She has some run ins with some guys This review is done in conjunction with NerdGirl. She has some run ins with some guys that are creepy to her but in reality they are faeries and they sense the bit of faery in her, even though she has no idea that she possesses that bit of magic!
She accepts that there are those paranormal creatures all around her and that she is deeply immersed in that world now. She accepts it and continues on and faces it with her head held high! I am a lot different than some others, I actually quite enjoy the cliffhangers at the end of books! It means that there will be more to the story and that i get to continue on the journey!
I am so excited for the next book and i simply cannot wait to dive in! This is an urban fae fantasy. The premise and the fact that the story is set in Ireland really intrigued me. Rebecca is an ordinary girl and comes to Ireland to work in a museum and from day one she starts encountering fantastical creatures. She has this necklace around her neck that she has been wearing since she was 3 and suddenly in Ireland this necklace seems to give her the ability to see the Fae. I loved her friendship dynamic with Ashley. There are also two love interests. Loved that about the book.
This being the authors debut novel I really enjoyed the book and liked her writing style. I received this ebook from Net galley and the publisher. The thought, opinions and feelings are however my own. I was instantly drawn in, and couldnt put it down! I love Becca, she is strong, intuitive, and sassy! She knows what she wants to do and when the Full Review on my blog!
I don't want to give toooo much away! And I cannot wait to finish it! This was by far one of the most interesting books I have ever read. I love books where supernatural meets the human world, but this one blew me away and makes all other Fae books look like child's play. With a perfect blend of suspense, romance, and supernatural, this is perfect for all types of adult readers. The way Jill Ramsower writes kept me interested and wondering what was going to happen next, especially with all the details she includes.
I love the description of West Texas since I'm This was by far one of the most interesting books I have ever read. Some people hate the flat ground and lack of trees, but it just means more horizon" p. If you like Fairies and supernatural books with suspense and twists, this is the book for you! I look forward to reading book two since this one had me hooked after reading the first page!
Sep 11, Destiny Bridwell rated it really liked it. I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. I want to thank the author for actually sending me a physical copy of this book. I love Becca she is just bold and out there. I would have to say my favorite character in the book is Ronan.
There is just something about him that just speaks to me. After reading this I will never look at the fae the same way. There were times this book just gave me that chills. I do love how Ronan and Becca meet. It kind of made me laugh. She seemed a little confused by what was happening. I like that it broke the tense that seemed to building after all she had been through. I am very excited the next book in this series. My heart is still racing from reading this. Oct 01, Sydnie Sandlin rated it it was amazing. This book was so absolutely amazing!
There were so many things about it that I loved I couldn't possibly list them all. The sexual tension between Rebecca and Lochlan was such an addicting story line, I couldn't hardly quit reading. The ending of the book completely blew my mind. I could tell there was something off about Ronan but I never would have guessed that he would do what he did. The only negative thing I can even think of is the fact that the book took a while to pick up and get really This book was so absolutely amazing!
The only negative thing I can even think of is the fact that the book took a while to pick up and get really interesting. Other than that I thoroughly enjoyed the book and have no other complaints! Can't wait to finish the Sequel! Jun 26, Jane B rated it it was amazing. I am very pleased how captivating and entertaining it is. Even though I know the author, I believe, without bias, that this is a great read you will enjoy! The main character, Becca,is so real in her behavior and language! She talks to you as if you are with her in New York and Ireland.
She draws you in and makes you believe in the unbelievable. The men in her life, like Lochlan, are what every woman thinks she wants! They are why we read romance novels! I read Shadoow Play almost non-stop. I could hardy put it down. I am ready for Book 2 NOW! Aug 18, Kathryn Packingham rated it it was amazing. I would like to start out by saying I really enjoyed this debut novel by Jill Ramsower! I loved the Urban Far Fantasy and the entire concept of this novel. Becca is just a normal bored girl who takes a risk and gets her life changed. The story is set in both New York and Ireland.
I loved the folk lore and Arthurian legends that have a Grimm feel to them. I really loved Lochlan and Ronan as well. They are both broody and mysterious! What a great novel to introduce this world! I can not wait to re I would like to start out by saying I really enjoyed this debut novel by Jill Ramsower! I can not wait to read on and see what happens next!
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The Fae Games 4 books. Or at least showing the potential to become one kickass heroine as the series progresses. It is nice to read a strong character that does not have to be snarky and sarcastic and aggressive - the latter is a trope that is becoming a little overused lately. And I love this harem. The balance of personalities between River's repressed control and dominance, Coal's leashed violence and unexpected insight and compassion, Shade's sweetness and caring and lack of inhibition with a touch of iron will, and Tye's humor and flirtation and silliness.
It all just works. I cannot wait to see these relationships develop.
And I continue to be impressed by the world building. As befits the high fantasy feel, the world is epic in scope. It is a fascinating backstory and setting for what, so far, has been a very intimate story. I continued to have an issue with a few awkward or discontinuous plot points see Update Notes at the bottom , but none that derailed my enjoyment of this series. And while there were a few awkward moments in the prose, there were also some absolutely lovely thoughts, beautifully constructed passages and I found it generally well-written book.
Truly, this is a must-read to me. The strength of this story was in the world building.
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It takes place in a unique fantasy world where three realms are separated from one another - the mortal realm, the fae realm, and Mors home of the evil Qoru. There is a half-realm, the Gloom, that exists alongside and connects to the Light above what they call the full realm that they exist on. It is possible, in limited circumstances, to travel through the Gloom, and for things to escape Mors to attack in the Light. The fae warrior quints fight these monsters and battle to keep the Qoru contained in Mors.
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Not only has a mortal never been part of a fae quint, but there is only one other quint that has ever been composed of mixed genders the Elder Council. And no one knows if a mortal can survive the magic than runs through a quint, or survive their warrior life, since mortals have no magic of their own. An intriguing premise for a story! And one that was nicely realized. I found the plot and pacing to be engaging, especially for a first book that has so much background to deliver. And the development of the characters was solid. I felt connected to each of them, and I really like the balance in the harem.
River, Shade, Coal and Tye have a nice balance of abilities, diversity of background, and very distinct personalities Lera shows growth, even in this first book, and is a believable balance of inexperienced youth with a core of solid steel and strong will. While the author flirted with some seriously poor decision-making that had me tense through a lot of the book, she did a very good job of not stepping over the line and with having the characters recognize the import of their actions.
So, in the end, it worked okay for me. My biggest two problems with the book were the insta-love something I detest , and the language issues see below. I was able to live with the insta-love though, because there was a compelling reason the quint bond that was forced by the magic , and because there was plenty of fight against it, leaving the characters sufficient time to come together and build a real connection.
I still think more work on that is needed, and I felt the sexual progression happened too quickly. I think it was a little unrealistic that Lera would allow so much so soon, given she was untouched and young. But overall, it didn't bother me enough to stop reading, and the scenes were tastefully done. It read more like a standard fantasy novel in both language and tone. It was a delight to read something other than first person. The book was written in a combination of third person present and third person past tenses.
I did find that a little odd and would prefer the whole book to be in the same tense, though it was clearly done intentionally. All of the heroine's POV chapters were third person present. All of the chapters in the males' POVs were in third person past tense. I also felt that, in trying for a high fantasy tone in the language, that the author strayed a bit purple on occasion.
And in a number of cases, very awkwardly - sentences, metaphors, similes and idioms that just didn't work right and pulled me out of the story. But those sorts of line edits are easily made, and hopefully will be resolved before launch. All in all, a new RH series I am excited to read more of - I hope the second book doesn't take too long! Earlier, when Tye talked to Autumn and she told him to buy her time to research quint bonds, he said there was nothing he could do. He didn't have the power to stop the bond being severed. And yet here, it clearly says no one can force-cut the bond.
Either someone is dying or everyone must agree. So all he would have had to do to stop the severing would have been to not agree to it. Definitely insta-love to be happening in book 1 even the end of book 1 , but it works within the story's premise the quint bond.
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And it is aided by the fact that they have a lot to overcome before they are together. Pyker hasn't stepped forward to help them fight. If there is a cave he could hold alone then he or she should be calling that information out to River and Tye because they can ALL run there and hold the choke point. I don't get this. She bathed and was all dolled up for dinner. Went to dinner and has just come back to her room. Why on earth would she be all sweaty now?
Doesn't make sense to me. Secret keeping is no bueno!
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Teaching someone to ride without explaining what and how to do it first. Teaching someone to fall without the same first. Teaching someone to defend themselves without telling them or showing them how first. It is ridiculous to just expect them to try something and it work or be right. And just will result in frustration for everyone. Five paces to go. The horse braces his weight on his hindquarters and leaps into the air.
The ground races up to meet me. The triumph of impact comes before the shocking echo of it, my shoulder screaming in pain as the world blinks in and out of darkness. I whimper, curling around my left arm, telling myself that I am alive. Partially because I am not a fan of present tense, and partially because I do not understand the shift from third person past in the prologue and male POVs to the first person present in Lera's. It just feels awkward to me. And I do not see a logical reason for it. I was provided an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
View all 3 comments. Jun 24, Sakina Carter rated it really liked it. Thanks to my RH group for this one, as an avid reader of this genre and everyone trying to be an RH author, it is hard to find good ones. This was a great one. I loved the relationship between Lera and her guys. It had just the right amount of everything. What i enjoyed the most was that they were open and honest with each other right from the beginning.
Jun 24, Famished4Fiction rated it really liked it. I don't read many of these types of novels as they're very hit or miss, but I decided to give Power of Five a try and I'm so glad I did! Throughout the story, I thought all the men were lovable in their own ways and I actually really liked the heroine. Lera held her own with each of the guys and didn't just stand by while they were being attacked. I hope to see her grow even more in the coming books, both in personality and in strength.
The only criticism I have would be that the little event at I don't read many of these types of novels as they're very hit or miss, but I decided to give Power of Five a try and I'm so glad I did! The only criticism I have would be that the little event at the end with the ring was kind of anti-climatic. It was built up as something very serious, but nothing really ended up happening and I just found myself disappointed and confused when I found out what it actually meant.
I think my expectations were built too high. Otherwise, I was quite satisfied with the storyline and characters, and I can't wait to read the second book to see how their relationships develop even more. I think the storytelling was great but I could not connect with any of the characters. Lera was too meek, I understood the reason being she was a slave she had no say in her life but still Rivers was just the strong head, Coal the token silent guy, Tye, the comic relief and Shade, the adorable wolf, this almost reads like a disney cartoon. I wish we were told their missions more, it just seems like five people get bonded just for the fun of it because nothing exc This was I wish we were told their missions more, it just seems like five people get bonded just for the fun of it because nothing exciting happened in this book and I know this is the first book of the series so it might not have all the action packed story lines in it but spice it up a little.
The instalove part though, Lord, save me , I almost chucked it out the window or in my case forcibly swiped at my reader. I will be check out the next one though, hopefully it delivers. Jun 18, Siri rated it liked it. It might me the fact that i saw how many great reviews it got on amazon and also the hype. I think i had to high expectations, i kind of felt that the world building was lacking a bit and the characters fell a bit flat. I didn't like the MC that much, she was so meek and whiny I'm glad I waited a few days to review this, otherwise I'd probably have said something I'd regret, and you're never supposed to put anything on the internet that you'd be embarrassed for your parents or children to see.
It's the first book in a reverse harem series and not a whole lot happens but it was super engaging and steamy AF. It's not all about the sexy times but rather the bond being forged between four fae warriors and the mortal w I'm glad I waited a few days to review this, otherwise I'd probably have said something I'd regret, and you're never supposed to put anything on the internet that you'd be embarrassed for your parents or children to see.
It's not all about the sexy times but rather the bond being forged between four fae warriors and the mortal woman that magic has claimed for their quint. And I'm dying for the next book, which luckily comes out on the 29th. May 06, Dr. Shaz rated it really liked it Shelves: A very enjoyable first book. The characters are all well developed and while I was worried initially that Lera was going to be a total Mary Sue, I found her quite endearing.
She had a strong backbone and showed a lot of strength of character which the author was able to balance quite well with her inexperience and vulnerability. Her harem consisted of 4 fae warriors, each with distinct personalities and plenty of complexity to each that makes you want to delve more into their backgrounds as well A very enjoyable first book. Her harem consisted of 4 fae warriors, each with distinct personalities and plenty of complexity to each that makes you want to delve more into their backgrounds as well.
It was fun to follow Lera's interactions with each of her men and see how their relationships developed. I had to take a star away for the insta-love, and although I didn't mind it as much as in some books due to the rationale of their instantaneous bond due to the quint magic, I still felt like the relationship with some of the guys definitely progressed way too quickly given Lera's total inexperience. The pacing and plot were engaging, making me want to keep reading.
I thought the world building was good, although we only get hints of certain things that are going on kind of in the background and will likely become focal points in subsequent books. This book mostly focused on the development of the relationship and the bond, with a bit of action thrown in here and there. In the end, I just wanted more This was a good solid start to the series and I look forward to reading the next book to see where things go from here.
Apr 27, Jessica Robbins rated it it was amazing Shelves: Book one in the brand new Power of Five series and what incredible start it is too. We meet Lera who works as an indentured slave for a really mean man who believes that one day four Fae warriors with come for him to live in their world. Unfortunately for him Lera is really the one who fated to fill this slot. When the warriors come for they believe it is a mistake for the magic would never choose a human female to be their fifth.
Little do they know she is right where she belongs and I fell in love with the well written fantasy story as they all learned that before the end. The world building is just awesome and add the magic to make it even better. The characters are easy to love and the story moves at pace that really keeps you hooked. If you are a fan of paranormal RH fantasy romance novels then you really have to read this one. May 04, Michelle rated it it was amazing Shelves: Guys, this book sent me into a spiraling book hangover.
So much so, after reading 3 other books that I thought would help me move past my obsession of Power of Five, I had to go back and re-read Power of Five a mere 3 days after I binge read it the first time. I am so in love with all of the characters. Power of Five is by far my favorite read of I am talking top of the top! Power of Five is a fae fantasy and it is the story of a group of four elite fae warriors, who have been searching for years for the fifth member that will complete their warrior quint.
So, in gratitude, Brandon sets off to free the lady Shari'el. The plan was a good one, and accounted for contingencies, most of them anyway. But this is war and war always has surprises, which means the human and the elf will be faced with choices that force them to look inside and decide what they really believe and how far they are willing to go for that belief.
Read more Read less. Kindle Cloud Reader Read instantly in your browser. Product details File Size: March 23, Sold by: Share your thoughts with other customers. Write a customer review. Showing of 3 reviews. Top Reviews Most recent Top Reviews. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. This was a great tale of personal triumph. Realizing that one trait does not define the total person puts you on your way to being a happier person. The world of the Fae is exciting and a place I would love to visit.
The mix of sci-fi and fantasy fiction blends seamlessly allowing you to get totally lost in the story and the characters. I'm looking forward to the next adventure! I am not always in a hurry to try a new author, but this one is a winner! I loved the characters, the story line and the suspense.