I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The author has really done her research on Irish mythology and wove it into a fantastic story. I really liked the characters and premise of the story and I *love* the emphasis on women leaders. However, at times, there was some pacing issues and I would've liked a bit more world building. Even though, I cannot wait for the next book to come out, I need to know what happens next!

I read this on Holiday and it was just so different to the normal kind of Fae lore it was intriguing.
Many Thanks to NetGalley and Leannán Press for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Review:

Plot-intricately engaging and fantastically written. It's something that stands out in the current Fae fantasy settings as this one is based more on the irish mythology and intricate way they impact humans in a modern setting than the normal "kidnapped by a handsome Fae" a lot of the newer fantasy books aim for. It was well written overall, twisted enough to keep me invested and I really liked the writing style.

World building-This part was not as strong, but it's more along the lines of the pacing being really slow than anything else.

Characters-Might be just me but they all felt....fine. Like the four main characters all had their own POV's but none really stood out in any way. They all get developed throughout, but none really stand out as main characters.

Final Thoughts,
A beautifully written story, but i fear the pacing may make people stop too early when the plot is genuinely fantastic.

I have been pleased with how good this book has been. I just knew it was a fantasy book, I didn't really have any other knowledge or expectations, except that it was based on Irish mythology. The first few chapters were a bit slow to read as the world and characters were being established. But then it picked up quickly. You'll be reading until 3am, so make sure you have plenty of sleep prior. There's romanticism, family history, murder and mysteries. I would have liked to see more depth in the characters, but that may be something that will be explored in the second book of this series, we'll see. I'm looking forward to seeing how it continues.

I was enthralled by the world building and Irish folklore throughout this read. The author does a beautiful job setting the scene for this novel and introducing characters you fall in love with. I find multiple POVs usually a distraction and really hit or miss for most authors, but the author did a wonderful job keeping the reader engaged and wanting to find out more about each characters' personal feelings.

I haven't read a whole lot of fantasy romance and from what I've read, this one did a good job. I thought the world building and plot were really interesting and were intriguing enough to keep reading. However, I think that this book could benefit from a little bit more editing (however, that might be because this is an arc copy and not a final edition).

Are you FREAKING kidding me?! Bravo!! The brilliance, the world building, the characters, the STORY! I dove head first into this one and didn't come up for air until the end. I love Irish/Scottish lore and this novel delivered. Cannot wait for more!

Thank you so much for the copy to review

I felt this story was so good! I was immersed and couldn’t put it down. The characters were relatable and interesting. All the details made this so great and I could picture everything in my head. I love multiple POV stories so it really made the story enjoyable to read

Hi, NO DISRESPECT to the author or the book; this is my opinion and how I viewed the book in question!

This book starts with one of the Main characters and slowly explains her life, her beliefs and her family secrets (only a bit). The story continues about why she is where she is in life and how she got there. As we learn about this, she hears about a tragedy in her family. As she tries to uncover what is going on, she is reunited with her brother and clan. She is also set to go into a "battle" and discovers the secrets her elders and mother have kept.

This had a good start on things. I liked the flow and how to story was unfolded, but there was some flaw to this book. There were too many things going on and a lot of going back and forth with the POVs and storyline that it was hard to keep up with. I would probably maybe recommend this to people but with a warning of getting whiplashed a bit. I liked where this was going and would probably read the second book as well, but more carefully.

I would say I liked the book and where it was heading but tell the author to probably stick to 2 or 3 POVs if there are too many storylines.

The story was interesting. It took me awhile to get into the book. It was a fun blend of more modern day and folk lore

I am SO HAPPY that I read this book.

Perhaps it's because these are stories that I was raised on, but I found the magic systems and lore really easy to understand. Still this book is full of twists and turns and a number of solid plot points to keep things interesting.

I thought enjoyed reading this book and fell in love with these characters. I cannot wait for part two. I think this will be my new favourite fantasy series.

THANKS: Received from Met Galley in exchange for an honest review.

Fantastic concept, plot wise really interesting and fresh.

Pace wise it was just incredibly slow and way too many POV’s. Found myself skipping over and getting bored frequently.

Setting was beautiful and described in such a sense it felt like I was in Ireland, the characters were also well written, the POV’s just was a bit too much.

I think the pacing is my biggest issue, it was super slow, then everything happened at once and then again back to nothing.


I really do however can see this author poured her heart and soul into this. You can see extensive research was done and her writing is really beautiful. Its the small things that put authors like these on a high pedestal, writing because they absolutely love it and its as easy for them as it is breathing.

There were so many aspects of this that could have been really interesting to me, but I just felt like there needed to be a little more fleshing out, especially when it came to the world. I loved the Irish lore, I'd have loved more of it sprinkled throughout.

I found some chapters really interesting and others a little more of a push to get through. If the pacing was perhaps a bit more controlled throughout I'd rate this so much higher because there were so many aspects I did like!

I have to say that the cover is absolutely gorgeous and on a shelf, that would have pulled me in because it's simply beautiful.

Overall I think it is readable and it isn't awful, but with a few changes it could have been up there for me.

I tried, I really did try to get into this story but it somewhat just did not do it for me.
I wish the characters and world were more developed. Everything was in there to interest me but I could not get into it!

One word - potential.
This book has all the elements of a great book but it just didn’t get there for me. There was always so much going on that when big events occurred you didn’t even notice them or feel them as much.

The author seems to be able to write certain characters better than some as well which grips you in more but can easily loose you as there isn’t a big enough distinction between characters personalities.

I started this book quite a while ago and unfortunately I struggled to get through it. Some chapters were so good I was like finally we are getting into the plot but then the next few chapters would lead me confused and often a little tired. My star rating is a little generous as I did not read this book in one sitting I picked it up over several months which may have contributed to the disconnection I felt but I did read majority of the book in two days.

This was my first ARC provided by NetGalley for a honest review.

This books had such an interesting synopsis and the Irish lore was unique and drew me to the book. There was a lot going on in the book, and the multiple POVS contributed to this. With four POVS, I felt that was too many but saw the value in it. Personally, however, I think this took away from the story. The world itself was rich and built in a satisfying way and I enjoyed the characters. The mystery also added a nice, unique aspect to the story.

The main reason I chose to read this book was because of the cover, but it became so much more! It was a perfect book to cuddle up next to a fire.

A strong book that went south fast. I couldn't finish this one. Thank you to the author and publisher for my copy in exchange for a review.

This synopsis really got me and why I wanted to review it. However, it was so hard to get into. It just didn't hold my attention and the pace was not for me. I also wanted to like the multiple POV's more than I did but I feel like it just watered down the characters instead of making readers feel connected to them. I liked the basis of the story and the Irish setting and folklore, the execution and pacing just made it hard to really enjoy and love.

I was thoroughly surprised by this debut fantasy by Claire Wright. A fun read that I did not want to put down. I knew going into it that it was going to be a slow burn, but so much happened in each chapter that it did not feel that slow in the end. There was lots of character and world building to set up for the rest of the series, which I appreciated. Wright took the time to research, and ensure that the reader understands the Irish folklore behind the novel.

Told from the POV of four different characters, there are some overlapping of timelines, but it is necessary to the overall understanding of the novel. This was not a distractor at all.

I can not wait for the next installment!!

I want to thank Netgalley and BooksGoSocial for an ARC of this book.

Thank you NetGalley and Books Go Social for the eArc in exchange for an honest review.

I wanted to like this one. The synopsis is what made me want to read it but unfortunately I couldn't get into it. the pace was too slow and nothing seemed to be happening. I also wasn't a fan of the multiple POV's.

It's a possibility that it was me and I'll give it another shot another time.