Review: 5*
She's discovering the reality of folklore
This is a brilliantly written UF read, set in a small village the south of France. With French folklore, myths, magic, curses, humor, family and friendships, action, adventure, great characters, a dash of romance and an army of tiny men who live for pillaging and a good fight (though they're very polite about it).
Camille loves studying folklore and is hoping to have her paper on the subject published; while also enjoying working at her friend's patisserie and helping her Grampi look after his goats and farm. He's not been well for years, only talking about the goats, though she's worked out how to translate some of what he tells her.
After another confrontation with one of the villagers, who's a bit of a troll in his comments, she goes to a bar to unwind. But after waking up with the new doctor she learns that all the myths she's been researching might be reality.
After opening her eyes to the fae around them, Lucas has a proposition for her; but with her Grampi under a curse, people in the village falling ill and dark fae escaping their prison the job interview will have to wait. Camille has a lot on her hands with fangirling in fae while beginning to work with Lucas, a drac (seducing, goat eating, succubus) and finally putting the sword skills her Grampi taught her to good use.
I particularly loved the Men of Bedeilhac; they remind me of Terry Pratchett's Wee Nac McFeegles (The Wee Free Men, though they’re not blue and don’t have the Scottish accent). They add a brilliant dash of humor & I loved how they chatted with Lucas, so calmly and politely, as if the chaos they caused was a common day occurrence.
A great story and if you love Terry Pratchett's Discworld or the goblins in Labyrinth, you will love this. I can't wait for the next in this series.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
She's discovering the reality of folklore
This is a brilliantly written UF read, set in a small village the south of France. With French folklore, myths, magic, curses, humor, family and friendships, action, adventure, great characters, a dash of romance and an army of tiny men who live for pillaging and a good fight (though they're very polite about it).
Camille loves studying folklore and is hoping to have her paper on the subject published; while also enjoying working at her friend's patisserie and helping her Grampi look after his goats and farm. He's not been well for years, only talking about the goats, though she's worked out how to translate some of what he tells her.
After another confrontation with one of the villagers, who's a bit of a troll in his comments, she goes to a bar to unwind. But after waking up with the new doctor she learns that all the myths she's been researching might be reality.
After opening her eyes to the fae around them, Lucas has a proposition for her; but with her Grampi under a curse, people in the village falling ill and dark fae escaping their prison the job interview will have to wait. Camille has a lot on her hands with fangirling in fae while beginning to work with Lucas, a drac (seducing, goat eating, succubus) and finally putting the sword skills her Grampi taught her to good use.
I particularly loved the Men of Bedeilhac; they remind me of Terry Pratchett's Wee Nac McFeegles (The Wee Free Men, though they’re not blue and don’t have the Scottish accent). They add a brilliant dash of humor & I loved how they chatted with Lucas, so calmly and politely, as if the chaos they caused was a common day occurrence.
A great story and if you love Terry Pratchett's Discworld or the goblins in Labyrinth, you will love this. I can't wait for the next in this series.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.