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Fae Out of Water #2
The Druid Next Door
Professor Bryce MacLeod has devoted his entire life to environmentalism. But how effective can he be in saving the planet when he can’t even get his surly neighbor to separate his recycling?
Former Queen’s Enforcer Mal Kendrick doesn’t think his life could get any worse: he’s been exiled from Faerie with a cursed and useless right hand. When he’s not dodging random fae assassins in the Outer World, he’s going toe-to-toe with his tree-hugging neighbor. And when he discovers that the tree-hugger is really a druid, he’s certain the gods have it in for him—after all, there’s always a catch with druids. Then he’s magically shackled to the man and expected to instruct him in Supernatural 101.
All right, now things couldn’t possibly get worse.
Until a mysterious stranger offers a drunken Mal the chance to gain back all he’s lost—for a price. After Mal accepts, he discovers the real catch: an ancient secret that will change his and Bryce’s life forever.
Ah, what the hells. Odds are they won’t survive the week anyway.
Former Queen’s Enforcer Mal Kendrick doesn’t think his life could get any worse: he’s been exiled from Faerie with a cursed and useless right hand. When he’s not dodging random fae assassins in the Outer World, he’s going toe-to-toe with his tree-hugging neighbor. And when he discovers that the tree-hugger is really a druid, he’s certain the gods have it in for him—after all, there’s always a catch with druids. Then he’s magically shackled to the man and expected to instruct him in Supernatural 101.
All right, now things couldn’t possibly get worse.
Until a mysterious stranger offers a drunken Mal the chance to gain back all he’s lost—for a price. After Mal accepts, he discovers the real catch: an ancient secret that will change his and Bryce’s life forever.
Ah, what the hells. Odds are they won’t survive the week anyway.
328 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 19, 2017
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E.J. Russell
53books370followersE.J. Russell –grace, mother of three, recovering actor–writes romance in a rainbow of flavors. Count on high snark, low angst and happy endings.
Reality? Eh, not so much.
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August 9, 2017
I absolutely loved this second book in the "Fae Out of Water" series, even more so than book 1.
"The Druid Next Door" was chock full of intrigue, humor, banter and several steamy bits.
The world building groundwork laid in the first story allowed this story to be a bit more complex than the first, which mainly focused on the survival of the Achubyddion race. David, in particular.
However, in this book, the fate of all of Faire, as well as the Outer World, was at stake.
As he was not previously part of the Fae world, environmental studies professor Bryce MacLeod was able to bring a fresh, new perspective to the story in regards to balance, trust and control.
Can there be light without dark? Good without evil? Trust without a healthy dose of self-doubt? Faith that the person you love will, ultimately, do the right thing?
The story also touched on Mal's need to feel in control, but also sometimes allow someone else to shoulder that burden, allowing him to relinquish control, at least for a little while.
When that subject came up, you've never heard someone chant so adamantly "No BDSM, no BDSM, no BDSM, for the love of God, PLEASE!" in your life, but that's exactly what I did. Thankfully, the book didn't really go there, though, for which I am eternally grateful.
I also very much enjoyed seeing the main cast of characters from the first book making appearances throughout the story. They were present, without being omni-present and distracting from the new story.
The only genuine niggle about the story line was where, toward the end of the book, when the shit was well and truly hitting the fan, there was one part Mal got truly cruel and nasty with Bryce, which felt very out of place and uncharacteristic for him. I didn't feel that it added anything to the story, but diminished him a bit in my eyes.
As I mentioned, this book did rely heavily on the world building from the previous story, so I would definitely not suggest attempting to read this one as a standalone, which wasn't a hardship, as I enjoyed them both.
was extremely entertaining, well-thought-out and action packed, so I'd highly recommend it and rate it at around 4.5 stars.
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March 9, 2022
Book two was just as much fun as the opener in this brilliant paranormal/urban fantasy series.
I think I might have just liked it a teeny bit more too because I felt so bad for Mal. His one act of selfless sacrifice had led to not only exile but a debilitating disability and I totally got why he was feeling so sorry for himself.
Bryce, on the other hand, was a riot from the off. Loved his tree-hugging environmentalist nature which, obviously, was a clear indication of his actual status as a lost druid!
The sneaky plotting going on in the Faerie World also worked well for the secondary driver to their romance and I liked seeing David and Alun, as well as the brief appearances from mardy Gareth, and seeing how E.J. was interpreting a lot of Irish mythology.
With the stakes even higher, it's on to book three and the no doubt somewhat complicated reunion of True Bard Gareth and his long lost lover.
I think I might have just liked it a teeny bit more too because I felt so bad for Mal. His one act of selfless sacrifice had led to not only exile but a debilitating disability and I totally got why he was feeling so sorry for himself.
Bryce, on the other hand, was a riot from the off. Loved his tree-hugging environmentalist nature which, obviously, was a clear indication of his actual status as a lost druid!
The sneaky plotting going on in the Faerie World also worked well for the secondary driver to their romance and I liked seeing David and Alun, as well as the brief appearances from mardy Gareth, and seeing how E.J. was interpreting a lot of Irish mythology.
With the stakes even higher, it's on to book three and the no doubt somewhat complicated reunion of True Bard Gareth and his long lost lover.
August 29, 2017
This was cute in much the same way as book one of the series, but this one I had a hard time liking. In fact, I didn't. There is a real dominance and submission theme in it that I never got comfortable with. I considered it coerced. Period. Russell tried to dress it up as something else, but I couldn't get comfortable with the power dynamic. I considered it essentially slavery and was basically disgusted with it. I totally see that Russell was going for something else, but I never got there. Plus, it required about a 180 degree shift in one character's personality that I didn't at all feel believable and the second character I didn't feel I got to know well enough to judge, but it didn't feel right for him either. So, fail for me.
Outside of that issue, there is no romance (just coerced lust, IMO). The quest/mystery was amusing and I enjoyed that aspect of the book. But it was the smaller portion, to be sure. The writing and editing were fine, as far as I was concerned. I'm sure others will like it. I just couldn't.
Outside of that issue, there is no romance (just coerced lust, IMO). The quest/mystery was amusing and I enjoyed that aspect of the book. But it was the smaller portion, to be sure. The writing and editing were fine, as far as I was concerned. I'm sure others will like it. I just couldn't.
August 2, 2024
Mal Kendrik should by rights be hailed as a hero, yet he finds himself exiled from his home, stranded in the middle of an ecological reservation, without the use of a hand and dealing with a nerdy neighbor intent on policing his trash disposal.
Professor Bryce MacLeod is very proud of the ecological wetlands whose establishment he'd spearheaded, so he's understandably pissed off, when his careless neighbour refuses to follow proper recycling rules. As such, he is definitely incensed to find himself literally tied to Mal even if it's to save his beloved wetlands (and Mal's beloved Faery)... and if you ask him, oggling the guy's very fine ass should be included in the job benefits .
I was big fan of Mal in the prequel (Cutie and the Beast), especially because his easy-going flirty attitude created a great contrast to his brother's uprightness. And the ending, where he turns up to save his brother's life, despite disagreeing with Alun's actions, definitely made him into a sympathetic character. I was ready to riot on his behalf, when he got his punishment.
What I wasn't so keen on, was his complete and utter intellectual demotion. I mean, in the prequel he does his best to dissuade Alun from taking on the queen's consort, while here he jumps at the opportunity to strike a deal with a mysterious guy whose entire aura screams "STRANGER DANGER".
Oh, I'm fully aware that Mal's brashness is meant to highlight Bryce's sober and scientific personality, but that's no reason to turn the guy into an idiot. That said, the chemistry between those two is still as hot as hell.... so props to E.J. Russell's writing skills.
Score: 3.3/5 stars
Here's to my unapologetic appreciation of the smut, and the loss is entirely for turning an ancient immortal being into a naive teenager.
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Review of book 1: Cutie and the Beast
Review of book 3: Bad Boy's Bard
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Professor Bryce MacLeod is very proud of the ecological wetlands whose establishment he'd spearheaded, so he's understandably pissed off, when his careless neighbour refuses to follow proper recycling rules. As such, he is definitely incensed to find himself literally tied to Mal even if it's to save his beloved wetlands (and Mal's beloved Faery)... and if you ask him, oggling the guy's very fine ass should be included in the job benefits .
I was big fan of Mal in the prequel (Cutie and the Beast), especially because his easy-going flirty attitude created a great contrast to his brother's uprightness. And the ending, where he turns up to save his brother's life, despite disagreeing with Alun's actions, definitely made him into a sympathetic character. I was ready to riot on his behalf, when he got his punishment.
What I wasn't so keen on, was his complete and utter intellectual demotion. I mean, in the prequel he does his best to dissuade Alun from taking on the queen's consort, while here he jumps at the opportunity to strike a deal with a mysterious guy whose entire aura screams "STRANGER DANGER".
Oh, I'm fully aware that Mal's brashness is meant to highlight Bryce's sober and scientific personality, but that's no reason to turn the guy into an idiot. That said, the chemistry between those two is still as hot as hell.... so props to E.J. Russell's writing skills.
Score: 3.3/5 stars
Here's to my unapologetic appreciation of the smut, and the loss is entirely for turning an ancient immortal being into a naive teenager.
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Review of book 1: Cutie and the Beast
Review of book 3: Bad Boy's Bard
Other books set in the Mythmatched World:
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Review of Single White Incubus
Review of Vampire With Benefits
Review of Demon on the Down-Low
July 19, 2021
Overall, still a favorite series. Joel Leslie was the perfect choice for the audiobooks and I could overlook some of my nit pics about this second book. The first is, and will probably always be, my favorite of the series.
August 22, 2019
As expected, Kendrick brothers continue to amuse and entertain. Out of three, Mal seems to be the most conceited and pig-headed one. It doesn't help that while saving his older brother's life he lost everything dear to him - his world, his title and his hand. Now, surly and brooding he spends his days moping and being defeated by the simplest of tasks. But his boredom is soon replaced by a chance to reverse the curse and a man whose bloodline he hates yet can't stay away from literally and figuratively.
Bryce MacLeod's life revolves around nature where is the closest he feels content. He never questions anything and trusts only facts. But an unpleasant encounter with his new neighbor opens up a new world of possibilities and a chance at finding love, for Bryce is a druid. But nothing is ever simple with ancient laws governing all creatures. And Bryce is caught in a magical bond he never knew about, a plot to poison his beloved planet and lies that Mal can't stop spouting.
Both men change in the course of the book. It spans approximately a week or so, and in that time Mal sees his past existence as that of a spooled arrogant useless lord that can do much better with himself and be the man Bryce can be proud of. Being caught between his older brother Alun, the Queen's Champion, and his younger brother Gareth, the last Fae Bard, he always had to try the hardest to stand out. In the end he was left with regrets, no friends and no hand. Despite magic bringing Bryce and him together, he was finally able to let go and find what he was missing all this time, someone to lean on and help him shoulder responsibilities. Bryce, on the other hand, with the help of others finally found his strength and finally felt loved and needed. It felt like two puzzle pieces neatly fitting together.
The way Mal went about the breaking of the curse could have been handled with a bit of finesse but Mal's desperation won out. In the end without knowing it, Mal restored the balance that was missing in the Fae world thus bringing peace to Bryce's wetlands and forests. I loved the mystery of the night time visitor that helped Mal with the curse, the Queen's maneuver and later glimpses of her true feelings were an awesome addition to the story. Now it's time to see what Gareth gets up to! I liked this story a lot and recommend it!
Bryce MacLeod's life revolves around nature where is the closest he feels content. He never questions anything and trusts only facts. But an unpleasant encounter with his new neighbor opens up a new world of possibilities and a chance at finding love, for Bryce is a druid. But nothing is ever simple with ancient laws governing all creatures. And Bryce is caught in a magical bond he never knew about, a plot to poison his beloved planet and lies that Mal can't stop spouting.
Both men change in the course of the book. It spans approximately a week or so, and in that time Mal sees his past existence as that of a spooled arrogant useless lord that can do much better with himself and be the man Bryce can be proud of. Being caught between his older brother Alun, the Queen's Champion, and his younger brother Gareth, the last Fae Bard, he always had to try the hardest to stand out. In the end he was left with regrets, no friends and no hand. Despite magic bringing Bryce and him together, he was finally able to let go and find what he was missing all this time, someone to lean on and help him shoulder responsibilities. Bryce, on the other hand, with the help of others finally found his strength and finally felt loved and needed. It felt like two puzzle pieces neatly fitting together.
The way Mal went about the breaking of the curse could have been handled with a bit of finesse but Mal's desperation won out. In the end without knowing it, Mal restored the balance that was missing in the Fae world thus bringing peace to Bryce's wetlands and forests. I loved the mystery of the night time visitor that helped Mal with the curse, the Queen's maneuver and later glimpses of her true feelings were an awesome addition to the story. Now it's time to see what Gareth gets up to! I liked this story a lot and recommend it!
January 6, 2021
Fun with lots of action! RTC
November 11, 2020
This is quite different than the first book but I still enjoyed even if Mal was a total POS. It was kind of all over the place and there were some things left out (like what happened to the last "bad-touch stone" after the end) but all-in-all it still came together fairly well, so kudos for that.
I will probably look into more of this author's books and they are similar as far as easy, interesting reads.
I will probably look into more of this author's books and they are similar as far as easy, interesting reads.
March 22, 2021
I loved this book... even though it had mixed reviews.
For me it was the perfect blend of mystery and romance.
I adored that big strong Mal was the "sub" in this book... and the clueless druid was the one in charge.
in a way it was logical for me... For all the control Mal was supposed to hold, and for all the mistakes that he did ad can never get back, he needed someone to shoulder his guilt and guide him.
in comes Bryce aka The Druid Neighbor who didn't know what he was.
Bryce was an environmentalist who only cared about preserving nature. little did he know that he had a much bigger connection to nature than he could have ever imagines.
Some forced close proximity, Faeri laws and curses and a quest, the men come together and fall for each other.
There is bit of push and pull here... especially with the way their relationship came to be and what fueled it, but I was intrigued and charmed.
The sex scenes were much steamier in this book and I loved them too.
Joel Leslie was narrating and as usual he blew my socks off with his accent work...among his other talents.
Now to wait until book 3 comes in audio!
For me it was the perfect blend of mystery and romance.
I adored that big strong Mal was the "sub" in this book... and the clueless druid was the one in charge.
in a way it was logical for me... For all the control Mal was supposed to hold, and for all the mistakes that he did ad can never get back, he needed someone to shoulder his guilt and guide him.
in comes Bryce aka The Druid Neighbor who didn't know what he was.
Bryce was an environmentalist who only cared about preserving nature. little did he know that he had a much bigger connection to nature than he could have ever imagines.
Some forced close proximity, Faeri laws and curses and a quest, the men come together and fall for each other.
There is bit of push and pull here... especially with the way their relationship came to be and what fueled it, but I was intrigued and charmed.
The sex scenes were much steamier in this book and I loved them too.
Joel Leslie was narrating and as usual he blew my socks off with his accent work...among his other talents.
Now to wait until book 3 comes in audio!
August 9, 2017
Thank you to NetGalley and Riptide for the ARC.
This is the second in the series Fae Out of Water. I enjoyed the first, Cutie and the Beast, very much, despite the cover and the title. I did not enjoy this one as much.
Firstly, I prefer it if series books work as stand-alones and I think it would be difficult to enjoy this book without first reading Cutie. Certainly I would have struggled with a lot of aspects of The Druid Next Door if I had not read the first in the series.
Secondly, I was uneasy about the underlying theme of domination and control. Although this was dressed up in the guise of the bond created between Mal and Bryce I thought it gave an unpleasant feel to their relationship.
Thirdly, I found a lot of the fae aspects very complicated and not all that interesting or entertaining although I did enjoy them in the previous book where they were less obtrusive.
The actual romance in this was pretty thin, sort of enemies to lovers, sort of opposites attract, sort of action man meets geek: but apart from the magical bond, what really was there between Bryce and Mal but Mal’s sudden need to be dominated? I was not convinced.
This was easy to read and reasonably well-written, apart from overuse of the term “mate�. However,it felt very long.
This is the second in the series Fae Out of Water. I enjoyed the first, Cutie and the Beast, very much, despite the cover and the title. I did not enjoy this one as much.
Firstly, I prefer it if series books work as stand-alones and I think it would be difficult to enjoy this book without first reading Cutie. Certainly I would have struggled with a lot of aspects of The Druid Next Door if I had not read the first in the series.
Secondly, I was uneasy about the underlying theme of domination and control. Although this was dressed up in the guise of the bond created between Mal and Bryce I thought it gave an unpleasant feel to their relationship.
Thirdly, I found a lot of the fae aspects very complicated and not all that interesting or entertaining although I did enjoy them in the previous book where they were less obtrusive.
The actual romance in this was pretty thin, sort of enemies to lovers, sort of opposites attract, sort of action man meets geek: but apart from the magical bond, what really was there between Bryce and Mal but Mal’s sudden need to be dominated? I was not convinced.
This was easy to read and reasonably well-written, apart from overuse of the term “mate�. However,it felt very long.
June 30, 2018
Fantasy is tough. You've got to give readers enough world-building to convince, but too much - as here - ruins the illusion. I think the best authors( or ) set up a very few immutable rules, and then weave & bounce the story round them. What lets TDND down is that, here, every "rule" turns out to have exceptions, or variations so that they become pointless after a while. The rules end up flexing to serve the "plot", not driving it.
March 24, 2023
Bryce and Mal are an interesting pairing, but, in all honesty, the whole D/s nonsense drives me nuts.
May 17, 2023
A wonderfully magical story!
The author took things up a huge notch! I loved book one but book two is just totally awesome! Bryce and Mal are just incredible together! And what a story, so much suspense and so many amazing reveals! Can't wait to see what happens with Gareth in the next book!
The author took things up a huge notch! I loved book one but book two is just totally awesome! Bryce and Mal are just incredible together! And what a story, so much suspense and so many amazing reveals! Can't wait to see what happens with Gareth in the next book!
September 5, 2017
This was fun. I didn't enjoy it as much as book one but I do think this is shaping up to be a good series. This book focuses on the second of the fae brothers, Mal, who has been banished from the fae lands because of his assault on the Queen's consort. Never mind that the consort was about to kill David, Mal's brother in law, but there is always a price to pay for breaking fae law and now Mal has lost the use of his left hand and is in exile.
He isn't suffering too much. His brother Alun and his brother in law David keep him well fed and cared for. He has his own house in an eco friendly housing development, but it isn't where he wants to be and he wants the use of his hand back. Meanwhile he eats, drinks and walks around the wetlands near his eco friendly house and he also watches his hot but very weird environmental scientist neighbour Bryce.
And it is while watching Bryce go about his work in the wetlands that Mal notices that creatures from the fae lands are meddling in the wetlands. He doesn't know what they are doing but he won't have them here poisoning the environment and so he chases them.
Bryce is rather surprised to find his handsome but laid back neighbour lobbing missiles at coyotes in the wetlands. He is rather annoyed to then discover that the missile is a beer bottle, but Bryce is about to get the shock of his life because Bryce is actually a Druid, but he doesn't know it yet. His meeting his neighbour leads to an encounter with a local Druid and he begins to see the whole world in a new light. He is excited and delighted to be able to experience the wetlands in this new way and he hopes it will enable him to stop the blight that seems to be happening, even if it does mean he is tethered to his new hot neighbour by an invisible link. A link that joins them together.
When Mal suggests that the two of them visit the unseelie kingdom to do a little snooping Bryce is excited. This is an opportunity to experience the world beyond science, the world of magic. What Bryce doesn't realise is that Mal is on a kind of quest, going into the unseelie to steal something requested by the mysterious Steven who claims that if Mal,does this he will recover full use of his hand.
This was enjoyable and a good book two in the trilogy. Mal is the bad boy of the three brothers and with the loss of his hand his life is now on go slow, but there are still adventures to be had and it means he will get his hand back even if he has to drag his neighbour along with him. But Mal is surprised to find out that Bryce is more than meets the eye. Bryce is a Druid after all but he is also other things, adventurous, compassionate, fun, knowledgeable and really good looking.
It isn't long before Mal and Bryce are closer than the invisible link that binds them and as they explore who is poisoning the wetlands it is clear that the two of them have no intention of letting go.
This is an enjoyable story with a lot of humour. Both men have a snarky sense of humour and this leads to witty and fast dialogues between them. Both men have a sense of adventure and as they rush into tricky situations the reader gets to experience their adrenaline as they hunt down talismans and avoid being hunted themselves
There is a smooth continuity with book one which makes reading this a thoroughly enjoyable experience and a great series to follow. I think the stories should be read in order because there is an overarching story thread about the three brothers that seems to be emerging.
The author has written an imaginative and entertaining series with characters that are just so real, each one with a distinctive voice which comes to life as you read. Anyone who enjoys urban fantasy or paranormal mm fiction will enjoy this series and having read the first two books I am really looking forward to book three.
Copy provided by Riptide Publishing via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
He isn't suffering too much. His brother Alun and his brother in law David keep him well fed and cared for. He has his own house in an eco friendly housing development, but it isn't where he wants to be and he wants the use of his hand back. Meanwhile he eats, drinks and walks around the wetlands near his eco friendly house and he also watches his hot but very weird environmental scientist neighbour Bryce.
And it is while watching Bryce go about his work in the wetlands that Mal notices that creatures from the fae lands are meddling in the wetlands. He doesn't know what they are doing but he won't have them here poisoning the environment and so he chases them.
Bryce is rather surprised to find his handsome but laid back neighbour lobbing missiles at coyotes in the wetlands. He is rather annoyed to then discover that the missile is a beer bottle, but Bryce is about to get the shock of his life because Bryce is actually a Druid, but he doesn't know it yet. His meeting his neighbour leads to an encounter with a local Druid and he begins to see the whole world in a new light. He is excited and delighted to be able to experience the wetlands in this new way and he hopes it will enable him to stop the blight that seems to be happening, even if it does mean he is tethered to his new hot neighbour by an invisible link. A link that joins them together.
When Mal suggests that the two of them visit the unseelie kingdom to do a little snooping Bryce is excited. This is an opportunity to experience the world beyond science, the world of magic. What Bryce doesn't realise is that Mal is on a kind of quest, going into the unseelie to steal something requested by the mysterious Steven who claims that if Mal,does this he will recover full use of his hand.
This was enjoyable and a good book two in the trilogy. Mal is the bad boy of the three brothers and with the loss of his hand his life is now on go slow, but there are still adventures to be had and it means he will get his hand back even if he has to drag his neighbour along with him. But Mal is surprised to find out that Bryce is more than meets the eye. Bryce is a Druid after all but he is also other things, adventurous, compassionate, fun, knowledgeable and really good looking.
It isn't long before Mal and Bryce are closer than the invisible link that binds them and as they explore who is poisoning the wetlands it is clear that the two of them have no intention of letting go.
This is an enjoyable story with a lot of humour. Both men have a snarky sense of humour and this leads to witty and fast dialogues between them. Both men have a sense of adventure and as they rush into tricky situations the reader gets to experience their adrenaline as they hunt down talismans and avoid being hunted themselves
There is a smooth continuity with book one which makes reading this a thoroughly enjoyable experience and a great series to follow. I think the stories should be read in order because there is an overarching story thread about the three brothers that seems to be emerging.
The author has written an imaginative and entertaining series with characters that are just so real, each one with a distinctive voice which comes to life as you read. Anyone who enjoys urban fantasy or paranormal mm fiction will enjoy this series and having read the first two books I am really looking forward to book three.
Copy provided by Riptide Publishing via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
August 22, 2017
2.5 stars.
The absolute joy of the first book in this series () for me was David. He was such a great character � fun, quirky and endearing � that it was impossible not to love the book. I liked Alun too, and the plot was interesting, but it was really David that won me over. Alas, although this book does feature David in small doses, sadly, neither Bryce nor Mal come anywhere close to having his personality.
Bryce is okay. He’s an eco-warrior of the strongest kind, he’s caring about nature and firm in his opinions, but I never really warmed to him. Possibly because he doesn’t know who he really is, so spends much of the book off-balance. He thinks he’s meek and mild mannered, but when his inner druid is unleashed, he is anything but. He’s strong and commanding and� I don’t know, it didn’t quite work for me.
Mal is a major jerk. Yes, he’s railing at fate at the beginning, but he’s spent most of his life skating by on charm and so isn’t willing to work for anything, even now, when a little bit of effort might win him some of his life back. He’d rather lie and mostly cheat his way home. There were times I wanted to feel sympathetic towards him, but it was a struggle. Yeah, he has middle child syndrome and has lost a lot of his life, but he’s also an ass.
There was also a big old dollop of D/s thrown in to serve as a sexy romance, and to be honest I found it uncomfortable. Mostly because it went against everything we’d ever known about Mal, colouring everything with a hefty dose of dubious consent and general unpleasantness. Bryce’s own reaction when he found out what was going on helped a lot, but if there’d been maybe even the smallest hint of a weariness of always being in control from Mal before this point, I might have been able to accept it better. As such, since his issues only come up after the druid stuff appears, it just felt forced and never quite right.
Which is a shame, because the rest of the plot was actually pretty good. In fact, I found “Steve� far more interesting and his quest more compelling than Mal and Bryce. It was great to find out a little more about Faerie, the queen and the Unseelie court. I also liked seeing more of David and his forceful Aunt Cassie too. However, Gareth managed to be even more of a dick than Mal, which is saying something, and has left me kind of hesitant about the last book in this series. I’m not sure I want to read about Gareth getting a HEA, because I’m not sure he deserves it. Then again, it’ll be interesting to be proved wrong.
So in all, this was a little disappointing, not nearly as cute, fun or enjoyable as the first and with a romance I’m still a little unhappy about. I do like the wider world, though I wish we’d learnt a bit more about Bryce’s druid training, so I’ll be keeping an eye out for more from this author in the future.
(ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley.)
The absolute joy of the first book in this series () for me was David. He was such a great character � fun, quirky and endearing � that it was impossible not to love the book. I liked Alun too, and the plot was interesting, but it was really David that won me over. Alas, although this book does feature David in small doses, sadly, neither Bryce nor Mal come anywhere close to having his personality.
Bryce is okay. He’s an eco-warrior of the strongest kind, he’s caring about nature and firm in his opinions, but I never really warmed to him. Possibly because he doesn’t know who he really is, so spends much of the book off-balance. He thinks he’s meek and mild mannered, but when his inner druid is unleashed, he is anything but. He’s strong and commanding and� I don’t know, it didn’t quite work for me.
Mal is a major jerk. Yes, he’s railing at fate at the beginning, but he’s spent most of his life skating by on charm and so isn’t willing to work for anything, even now, when a little bit of effort might win him some of his life back. He’d rather lie and mostly cheat his way home. There were times I wanted to feel sympathetic towards him, but it was a struggle. Yeah, he has middle child syndrome and has lost a lot of his life, but he’s also an ass.
There was also a big old dollop of D/s thrown in to serve as a sexy romance, and to be honest I found it uncomfortable. Mostly because it went against everything we’d ever known about Mal, colouring everything with a hefty dose of dubious consent and general unpleasantness. Bryce’s own reaction when he found out what was going on helped a lot, but if there’d been maybe even the smallest hint of a weariness of always being in control from Mal before this point, I might have been able to accept it better. As such, since his issues only come up after the druid stuff appears, it just felt forced and never quite right.
Which is a shame, because the rest of the plot was actually pretty good. In fact, I found “Steve� far more interesting and his quest more compelling than Mal and Bryce. It was great to find out a little more about Faerie, the queen and the Unseelie court. I also liked seeing more of David and his forceful Aunt Cassie too. However, Gareth managed to be even more of a dick than Mal, which is saying something, and has left me kind of hesitant about the last book in this series. I’m not sure I want to read about Gareth getting a HEA, because I’m not sure he deserves it. Then again, it’ll be interesting to be proved wrong.
So in all, this was a little disappointing, not nearly as cute, fun or enjoyable as the first and with a romance I’m still a little unhappy about. I do like the wider world, though I wish we’d learnt a bit more about Bryce’s druid training, so I’ll be keeping an eye out for more from this author in the future.
(ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley.)
September 7, 2017
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You know a book is good when you start slowing down your reading speed and putting the book down because you’re not ready to leave the world of the story. You’re not ready to leave behind the characters you’ve grown to care for, even if this could be their happily ever after. THE DRUID NEXT DOOR is that kind of story and I’m so glad that it lives up to the first book in the series, CUTIE AND THE BEAST.
Mal and Bryce are both so endearing, if a bit infuriating (in a fun way). They’ve noticed each other, but Mal is trying to recover from a crippling injury from the last book and isn’t in the right headspace to be nice to anyone, no matter how attractive they may be. This injury causes him to do some pretty desperate things; without his sword hand he feels useless and doesn’t see what he has to offer both a potential partner and the world of the Fae. This desperation pushes him to do pretty stupid things, and Bryce gets dragged into (a little druid curse makes sure of that!)
I enjoyed how the events of the first book directly influenced the second without either drowning in recaps or losing focus. The Fae Out of Water series is serious enough to have a world that stands up to change, and silly enough that it can subtly make fun of the genre.
With strong themes of accepting change and being able to forgive yourself, this series manages to humanize characters who aren’t even human to begin with. The bad guys are not always bad, the serious moments are sprinkled with wit and the sex is super hot. I cannot wait for BAD BOY’S BARD next month.
You know a book is good when you start slowing down your reading speed and putting the book down because you’re not ready to leave the world of the story. You’re not ready to leave behind the characters you’ve grown to care for, even if this could be their happily ever after. THE DRUID NEXT DOOR is that kind of story and I’m so glad that it lives up to the first book in the series, CUTIE AND THE BEAST.
Mal and Bryce are both so endearing, if a bit infuriating (in a fun way). They’ve noticed each other, but Mal is trying to recover from a crippling injury from the last book and isn’t in the right headspace to be nice to anyone, no matter how attractive they may be. This injury causes him to do some pretty desperate things; without his sword hand he feels useless and doesn’t see what he has to offer both a potential partner and the world of the Fae. This desperation pushes him to do pretty stupid things, and Bryce gets dragged into (a little druid curse makes sure of that!)
I enjoyed how the events of the first book directly influenced the second without either drowning in recaps or losing focus. The Fae Out of Water series is serious enough to have a world that stands up to change, and silly enough that it can subtly make fun of the genre.
With strong themes of accepting change and being able to forgive yourself, this series manages to humanize characters who aren’t even human to begin with. The bad guys are not always bad, the serious moments are sprinkled with wit and the sex is super hot. I cannot wait for BAD BOY’S BARD next month.
June 1, 2019
I liked this book better when for a brief moment I thought it was going to end without a magical cure for the disabled character, but alas, never. Honestly it even makes me rethink my opinion of the first book due to its own magical cure of sorts, so ugh.
There was still a lot I liked here. A lot of discussion about consent. But also a lot of dubiously nonconsensual stuff? It's like if someone thought certain sexual situations would be hot but had too much of a conscience to straight up write it, so they had to come up with a complicated system of loopholes to make it ok, and it might work because you can tell that the characters do care a lot about consent, but if you're sensitive to reading that stuff you should just not read this book at all.
The druids from the first book are back and I love them, but unfortunately we don't get all of David's aunts so boooooo. I kind of love Bryce and the plot twists, but it was often very confusing with what Mal was lying about and when he was telling the truth, and sometimes the romance was genuinely so sweet but it also needs like five trigger warnings for "it's not nonconsensual... probably.... the characters are like 99% sure, they talked about it a lot."
I don't know why this book is what it is. I'm probably not going to recommend it to anyone ever due to the "are the characters even capable of consent in this situation?" issue, because even though you can tell it was approached with care I cannot imagine trying to explain to someone what goes on with it.
Which is a shame, because this is a book about a dorky science professor finding out he's a druid and falling for a disgraced fae warrior, who almost got to be both disabled and happy. It could have been a really good book...
There was still a lot I liked here. A lot of discussion about consent. But also a lot of dubiously nonconsensual stuff? It's like if someone thought certain sexual situations would be hot but had too much of a conscience to straight up write it, so they had to come up with a complicated system of loopholes to make it ok, and it might work because you can tell that the characters do care a lot about consent, but if you're sensitive to reading that stuff you should just not read this book at all.
The druids from the first book are back and I love them, but unfortunately we don't get all of David's aunts so boooooo. I kind of love Bryce and the plot twists, but it was often very confusing with what Mal was lying about and when he was telling the truth, and sometimes the romance was genuinely so sweet but it also needs like five trigger warnings for "it's not nonconsensual... probably.... the characters are like 99% sure, they talked about it a lot."
I don't know why this book is what it is. I'm probably not going to recommend it to anyone ever due to the "are the characters even capable of consent in this situation?" issue, because even though you can tell it was approached with care I cannot imagine trying to explain to someone what goes on with it.
Which is a shame, because this is a book about a dorky science professor finding out he's a druid and falling for a disgraced fae warrior, who almost got to be both disabled and happy. It could have been a really good book...
August 24, 2017
"The Druid Next Door" has some issues surrounding choice in the story, but my choice to read D/s stuff or not was removed since there was no warning about that plot element.
Not explaining why a two thousand year old is suddenly and inexplicably a slave to subservience is problematic. Mal is either acting because of a compulsion, or the logic behind his reactions is nonexistant. So on the one side, noncon and on the other,insta-slave!
The two MCs, Bryan and Mal, get to brush up on their manipulation skills, which Bryan will need since he's evidently a druid and will be manipulating people forever more.Mal "forgets" to mention a very important occasion to Bryan. Aunt Cassie appears as deus ex machina to manipulate Bryan and Mal into doing something. In this universe, manipulation appears to be the primary method for dealing with otherss. I dislike manipulative people, so not a very enjoyable read for me.
David and Alun , introduced in the first book of the series, remain likeable. Mal, is OK. Bryan is a prick. Aunt Cassie is a prick also. Must be the whole druid thing.
I won't be jumping to buy the third book
Not explaining why a two thousand year old is suddenly and inexplicably a slave to subservience is problematic. Mal is either acting because of a compulsion, or the logic behind his reactions is nonexistant. So on the one side, noncon and on the other,insta-slave!
The two MCs, Bryan and Mal, get to brush up on their manipulation skills, which Bryan will need since he's evidently a druid and will be manipulating people forever more.Mal "forgets" to mention a very important occasion to Bryan. Aunt Cassie appears as deus ex machina to manipulate Bryan and Mal into doing something. In this universe, manipulation appears to be the primary method for dealing with otherss. I dislike manipulative people, so not a very enjoyable read for me.
David and Alun , introduced in the first book of the series, remain likeable. Mal, is OK. Bryan is a prick. Aunt Cassie is a prick also. Must be the whole druid thing.
I won't be jumping to buy the third book
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 19, 2021
‘Steve�? Seriously?� Bryce muttered. “If you believed that"
September 19, 2017
I haven't read the first book, and I don't feel like I missed out. The Druid Next Door is a case of super interesting world building, great character dynamics, but lackluster romantic arc. I can't put my finger on why the romance didn't work for me, but I found myself skimming the sex scenes in order to get to the plot again. It's possibly due to the pacing because a lot of the sexy bits came immediately on the coattails of plot points that I was far more invested in. And the D/s element (which is awesome in its subversiveness) got marred by not having enough build-up, kinda like "surprise!" to both the characters and the reader, followed by bursts of exposition to explain where it came from. Really, the pacing of everything felt a bit off even though I still enjoyed the overall plot.
March 19, 2021
I was so entertained by this listen. It cracked me up from start to finish and I love when a total dork is paired with a super hot, egotistical man who gets put in his place. This was so fun to listen to, I totally recommend it!
February 26, 2018
2.5 Reasons later.
Reasons:
- Mal, who is an established character (see book 1), does an uncomfortable 180° personality flip topped with an insta hate-to-love somersault. Yeah, I felt dizzy, too.
- Bryce. A new character who starts as geeky and shy and adorable, but turns into insufferable control freak, when he decides that Mal should not lie to him. like EVAH. Excuse me? Mal has had a long life, not to mention he is literally not of this world. I think he is eligible for a secret or two, plus a few that are not his own. MCs have only known each other for a couple of days before Bryce turns into a manipulative, truth-demanding bastard. What the hell? Bryce does not appeal to me at all. Hope he falls off his high horse and breaks something sensitive. Twice.
- Steve. Also a secretive, manipulative bastard, but on a new whole level. I loved Steve.
- Cassie. A meddling, inconsiderate witch. Someone needs to take her down a notch.
I did love the world. Will read book 3.
Reasons:
- Mal, who is an established character (see book 1), does an uncomfortable 180° personality flip topped with an insta hate-to-love somersault. Yeah, I felt dizzy, too.
- Bryce. A new character who starts as geeky and shy and adorable, but turns into insufferable control freak, when he decides that Mal should not lie to him. like EVAH. Excuse me? Mal has had a long life, not to mention he is literally not of this world. I think he is eligible for a secret or two, plus a few that are not his own. MCs have only known each other for a couple of days before Bryce turns into a manipulative, truth-demanding bastard. What the hell? Bryce does not appeal to me at all. Hope he falls off his high horse and breaks something sensitive. Twice.
- Steve. Also a secretive, manipulative bastard, but on a new whole level. I loved Steve.
- Cassie. A meddling, inconsiderate witch. Someone needs to take her down a notch.
I did love the world. Will read book 3.
June 23, 2021
3.5 stars
Interesting and fun. I liked the first one better though, because I didn't care much for Mal in this one and didn't find anything sexy about Bryce. Still, it was easy to read and enjoyable.
Interesting and fun. I liked the first one better though, because I didn't care much for Mal in this one and didn't find anything sexy about Bryce. Still, it was easy to read and enjoyable.
June 17, 2021
Mal is the second Kendrick brother, frustratingly stucked here in the Outer World: due to a fae curse, he lost the use of his right hand and was banished from Faerie. So he wasnot in the best of moods. He got into conflict with Bryce, a shy scientist with a passion for nature, and a druid (although Bryce was not aware of it). Through the machinations of Cassie, Bryce and Mal were magically tethered together, and sparks flew everywhere!! Then Mal was contacted by the mysterious Steve who offered to break the curse if Mal successfully performed three seemingly impossible tasks.
I really liked this second book in the Fae Out of Water series, as with the first book, the story was plot heavy, but Mal and Bryce were sizzling together, their chemistry was scorching!! I liked Mal, he was snarky and grumpy and fiercely independent, lying and sneaking around, yet I could understand why, and I found him amusing. Bryce was super-druid, his new skills were very helpful in Mal’s quests, and I liked to experience Fairy through his eyes.
All in all, a great book, and I look forward to book 3
I really liked this second book in the Fae Out of Water series, as with the first book, the story was plot heavy, but Mal and Bryce were sizzling together, their chemistry was scorching!! I liked Mal, he was snarky and grumpy and fiercely independent, lying and sneaking around, yet I could understand why, and I found him amusing. Bryce was super-druid, his new skills were very helpful in Mal’s quests, and I liked to experience Fairy through his eyes.
All in all, a great book, and I look forward to book 3
October 13, 2019
I'm glad Mal found his match, lol. I had a soft spot for him in the last book already, even though he's a moody bastard, lol. This book seemed a little easier to read as the world building was done in book 1. It was also good to visit with David, Alun and Cassie again, although Cassie really needs to learn to explain things better *grin*
The book wasn't perfect, in fact I had a few WTF moments, although they were explained as the story unfolded. I also felt it all ending a little abruptly, not the relationship between Mal and Bryce, but another story arc. I can only hope that it will all be resolved in book 3!
The book wasn't perfect, in fact I had a few WTF moments, although they were explained as the story unfolded. I also felt it all ending a little abruptly, not the relationship between Mal and Bryce, but another story arc. I can only hope that it will all be resolved in book 3!
December 4, 2021
This is, so far, my least favorite of the series. Not because of the plot, but because I don't like Mal. For 2/3 of the book, he's a rock in everyone's shoes and does little to be likeable. I know it's kind if an enemies to lovers, but the jump between those steps is so fast, it feels odd. Even with lust as the transition, it feels rushed.
Otherwise, it was good
Otherwise, it was good
August 31, 2017
In the second novel of E.J. Russell’s Fae Out of Water series, The Druid Next Door, we focus our attention on the bad boy of the three fae brothers, Mal. Now an outcast with a useless sword hand, Mal is indeed adrift and trying desperately to figure out who he really is, if not the Fae Queen’s number one enforcer—a job which his brother Alun took back when he was restored from his curse in the first novel. Now Mal is the cursed one, having attacked the Queen’s consort—an admittedly bad guy, but still not allowed—and Mal cannot be restored until he makes it right. So, without the use of his sword hand, and no longer allowed inside the fae kingdom, Mal has been set up in an eco-friendly house and, surprise-surprise, he hates it.
Those familiar with the first novel, Cutie and the Beast, will be happy to see David, Alun’s husband, featured in this story as well, but it’s really Mal who steals the show, as he should. Not only does he hate being crippled and cursed but also his neighbor is an uptight professor who takes his recycling and carbon footprint very seriously—oh, and he’s a druid as well. Those familiar with these books will already be shaking their heads, for we all know a druid is never to be trusted; it has something to do with the fact that they can push another to do their bidding by simply commanding them.
In a delicious twist that was both unexpected and so wonderfully written, tough guy Mal discovers a whole new side to himself and ends up liking the uptight druid way more than he ever expected. But all is not well in the Fae kingdom, and when a mysterious stranger offers Mal a bargain he cannot say no to, both he and his druid, Bryce, will need all their wits about them to stay alive and fulfill Mal’s hasty promise before all is lost.
I am a real fan of this series. I find the humor spot on, and the brothers just delightfully full of themselves and yet oddly humble when they are taken down a peg or two by the most unlikely of lovers. I loved how Bryce was continually second guessing himself. Much like the character of David in the first novel in this series, Bryce is an unassuming man, one not used to being the focus of a gorgeous bad boy like Mal, and it’s that bit of shyness that make these two work so well. Once again much of the action takes place in the alternate world of the Fae, this time introducing us to the Unseelie court and its seedy underbelly and unusual creatures.
What made this novel work was the growing realization Mal has that he never really meant to be just a tough guy. Running underneath that persona is a real need to throw off all that control and be a more submissive man. The real trick is for Mal to both understand that this has always been a deep-seated need of his, and to accept it as a strength and not a weakness. With anyone less gentle than Bryce, this self-discovery could have been crushing and overwhelming for Mal. As it is, both men must navigate a path neither has ever really been on before while combating the evil threatening to take over the fae world—no small task.
What didn’t work so well was the glut of other world history that happened a few times in this story. Between the unusual language and names and places, the history lesson itself was rather dry and felt forced into the story, which slowed the pacing and had me nearly gnashing my teeth and saying “move on already� under my breath. I understood the need for Bryce to be educated about the world in which he suddenly found himself a key player, but I wish the author had somehow managed to weave it into the story a bit better rather than give us this sudden history dump. Other than that small glitch, I really had no complaints about this story—it’s clever, exciting and sexy and, overall, a worthy addition to the series.
The Druid Next Door was an entertaining sequel and I look forward to the third story in this series.
Reviewed by Sammy for
Those familiar with the first novel, Cutie and the Beast, will be happy to see David, Alun’s husband, featured in this story as well, but it’s really Mal who steals the show, as he should. Not only does he hate being crippled and cursed but also his neighbor is an uptight professor who takes his recycling and carbon footprint very seriously—oh, and he’s a druid as well. Those familiar with these books will already be shaking their heads, for we all know a druid is never to be trusted; it has something to do with the fact that they can push another to do their bidding by simply commanding them.
In a delicious twist that was both unexpected and so wonderfully written, tough guy Mal discovers a whole new side to himself and ends up liking the uptight druid way more than he ever expected. But all is not well in the Fae kingdom, and when a mysterious stranger offers Mal a bargain he cannot say no to, both he and his druid, Bryce, will need all their wits about them to stay alive and fulfill Mal’s hasty promise before all is lost.
I am a real fan of this series. I find the humor spot on, and the brothers just delightfully full of themselves and yet oddly humble when they are taken down a peg or two by the most unlikely of lovers. I loved how Bryce was continually second guessing himself. Much like the character of David in the first novel in this series, Bryce is an unassuming man, one not used to being the focus of a gorgeous bad boy like Mal, and it’s that bit of shyness that make these two work so well. Once again much of the action takes place in the alternate world of the Fae, this time introducing us to the Unseelie court and its seedy underbelly and unusual creatures.
What made this novel work was the growing realization Mal has that he never really meant to be just a tough guy. Running underneath that persona is a real need to throw off all that control and be a more submissive man. The real trick is for Mal to both understand that this has always been a deep-seated need of his, and to accept it as a strength and not a weakness. With anyone less gentle than Bryce, this self-discovery could have been crushing and overwhelming for Mal. As it is, both men must navigate a path neither has ever really been on before while combating the evil threatening to take over the fae world—no small task.
What didn’t work so well was the glut of other world history that happened a few times in this story. Between the unusual language and names and places, the history lesson itself was rather dry and felt forced into the story, which slowed the pacing and had me nearly gnashing my teeth and saying “move on already� under my breath. I understood the need for Bryce to be educated about the world in which he suddenly found himself a key player, but I wish the author had somehow managed to weave it into the story a bit better rather than give us this sudden history dump. Other than that small glitch, I really had no complaints about this story—it’s clever, exciting and sexy and, overall, a worthy addition to the series.
The Druid Next Door was an entertaining sequel and I look forward to the third story in this series.
Reviewed by Sammy for
January 21, 2018
The series that started with ‘Cutie and the Beast�, a rewritten version of the well-known fairy tale first published in 1740, has developed a dynamic all its own. The worldbuilding started in the first book, with a new twist on the world of the Fae, the fight between Seelie and Unseelie, a mix of supernatural beings with their own unique history of creation, and a bewildering and ever-growing set of rules � and it totally captured my imagination. But the continuing mysteries, surprises, and developments that follow in this second volume blew me away. The characters from the first book are back and it is the second noble Fae brother, Mal, who needs to deal with a horrible curse this time, but they are all involved and drawn into ever-deepening webs of conspiracy and political machinations of all kinds. The result is a stunning story that had me captivated from beginning to end.
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January 4, 2018
3.5
Did it again - started a series with part 2 because the reviews for part 1 didn't do it for me and this one was supposed to be a stand-alone. Now I wonder if it really is. Maybe that was the reason why for a long time I found it fun to read but nothing more and I wasn't sure if it was that kind of fun that could carry more than a short story. Suppose I missed the world building that took already place in the 1st part and the characters were too one-dimensional for my current mood.
Couldn't stop reading and while the story progressed I got the world building I need in a urban fantasy and the MCs became more real without loosing their amusing traits. So in the end it was an entertaining read with a bit much focus on the importance of balance. Now I wonder if I catch up what I missed by reading part 1 or just go on to part 3.
Did it again - started a series with part 2 because the reviews for part 1 didn't do it for me and this one was supposed to be a stand-alone. Now I wonder if it really is. Maybe that was the reason why for a long time I found it fun to read but nothing more and I wasn't sure if it was that kind of fun that could carry more than a short story. Suppose I missed the world building that took already place in the 1st part and the characters were too one-dimensional for my current mood.
Couldn't stop reading and while the story progressed I got the world building I need in a urban fantasy and the MCs became more real without loosing their amusing traits. So in the end it was an entertaining read with a bit much focus on the importance of balance. Now I wonder if I catch up what I missed by reading part 1 or just go on to part 3.
September 13, 2024
I'm sorry book.
You didn't get a fair shake.
It is totally me and not you. Really.
So, this took me forever to read. I mean, look at those dates! Ugh! The timing of me picking this up was just bad and unfortunately it kind of screwed up my reading enjoyment of it. But, like I said, it isn't the book, it's totally me. Mostly.
I have just too much other stuff swimming in my head.
When I was reading steadily for more than a page or two I was into it. When I was picking it up for bits and pieces I was a tad frustrated by these boys. So, maybe a bit of timing and irritation?
I'm just going to give it 3�'s and leave it at that. I think I liked it and probably would have enjoyed it more had I had the time to dedicate to it. Unfortunately I just didn't.
I'm unsure about the third book, he seems like a dick.
You didn't get a fair shake.
It is totally me and not you. Really.
So, this took me forever to read. I mean, look at those dates! Ugh! The timing of me picking this up was just bad and unfortunately it kind of screwed up my reading enjoyment of it. But, like I said, it isn't the book, it's totally me. Mostly.
I have just too much other stuff swimming in my head.
When I was reading steadily for more than a page or two I was into it. When I was picking it up for bits and pieces I was a tad frustrated by these boys. So, maybe a bit of timing and irritation?
I'm just going to give it 3�'s and leave it at that. I think I liked it and probably would have enjoyed it more had I had the time to dedicate to it. Unfortunately I just didn't.
I'm unsure about the third book, he seems like a dick.
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