The Falconer, Book 2
Synopsis: Aileana Kameron, the Falconer, disappeared through the portal that she was trying to close forever. Now she wakes up in the fae world, trapped and tortured by the evil Lonnrach. With the help of an unexpected ally, Aileana re-enters the human world, only to find everything irrevocably changed. Edinburgh has been destroyed, and the few human survivors are living in an uneasy truce with the fae, while both worlds are in danger of disappearing altogether. Aileana holds the key to saving both worlds, but in order to do so she must awaken her latent Falconer powers. And the price of doing that might be her life.
Review:I really loved the first book of the series and it’s true that I was waiting for the publication of the following to discover what the author had in store for us. However, I was initially a bit scared not to have as much appeal as I had for the previous one. It is often difficult to have a second volume equal to the first and, in the end, even though I am not really fancied, I really had a great time with the story.
As I said it took me some chapters to really get into the story but after a part of the book, I had a very nice time. We find again Aileana with a great pleasure, who must confront with her worst nightmares, continual tortures and that during three years. I also wonder how the woman managed to hold out as long in such conditions … But now, once rescued, our heroine realizes that the world she left behind her is far different from what she thought. Completely destroyed, she finds only ruins and a city totally devastated by war. That will be complicated enough for her to get back into this life she does not recognize anymore. It was quite touching to be the witness of the reunion between Aileana with some of her friends and especially with a certain Fae. Besides I found it fascinating to learn as much about the past of our characters and I confess that I did not expect at all to find some of the revelations. In any case, I loved to know as much and I am curious to see what happens now. Yes, because in view of the end of the story, we can only wait to find out more!
Our heroine is strongly changing in this second volume. She indeed will harden while the truth is exposed to her and that is not easy to accept. However, to save her friends, Aileana is ready to anything and even to put her life in play. It is touching to see her able to put them well up over what it might happen to her. But overall, she has to manage all the changes occurring in her life and I was curious to see all that.
You’ll understand that despite a mixed beginning, I still had a great time with this book, and I’m curious as always to read more!
I remember really liking the first book, but it was so long ago that I forgot most of the details. I’ll have to reread it before reading this one, but I’m really looking forward to both. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Yes it was a nice sequel
I don’t know about this series. I mildly enjoyed the first book, but not enough to continue on. It’s the trolls thing that’s not agreeing with me. Lol. I hope you’ll continue to love the series!
I hope so too
Despite the beginning I am glad this ended up being an enjoyable read. I am curious about the growth/transformation of the heroine.
yes, it was well done regarding that
Glad you enjoyed!! The series looks rather interesting.
right?
So many people love this series, I really do need to pick it up.
This is one series I want to try. I’m glad you enjoyed this!
I remember the first book, and that really cruel cliffhanger. I will definitely read this to catch up with what happened, but can you tell me, does it end the same way with another abrupt cliffy?
I don’t remember… I forget to esily, I remember the big part but not the end… sorry
I haven’t read this series but I’m glad this installment was strong! It’s so rare for a middle book to be this good so I’ll have to pick up this series ASAP! Wonderful review!
that’s true
Sometimes it may take a while to enjoy, so that is why I never give up. LOL
I do want to try book 1
yes!
Ah yes! I do remember this one. I so need to start reading it. I’m more intrigued since you ended up still enjoyingthis one and she is so changed. Brilly review.
yes she grows up
Hi5!
I love her dressmaking pixie, he is the cutest thing although I don’t thnk he’ll like me saying that. The revelations are epic and that ending! OMG What’s going to happen next?!
right? I love him too!
I haven’t read this series yet, but I’m glad you ended up having a good time with this second instalment!
I’m glad you enjoyed this despite the beginning you mentioned, and it sounds like the series just keeps getting better. I have book one that I should really try and get to. The Fae and ending have me curious 🙂
Hmm. Does sound like a good series thus far. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
It really can be a bit nerve-wracking going into the next of a series especially when the early chapters don’t totally grab you. Yay for it finally hooking you and being a good read!