A review by lenoreo
On Fallen Wings by Jamie McHenry

2.0

1.5 stars -- I don't like writing reviews where I didn't enjoy the book as a whole...I get so emotionally involved with my reading, that when I'm disappointed I tend to get angry and cranky. So all in all, this was NOT a Lenore kind of book.

I spent most of the book wondering when something was going to happen. So again, doesn't make the book bad, but definitely not what I usually enjoy reading. Lots of description of daily life, and lots of moments where I expect the plot to start ramping up and heading towards a climax, only to have it pass onto other things. I got over 50% through and began wondering if I misremembered the plot summary from here b/c what was mentioned had still not occured.

Maybe I'm too used to a certain formula, but I never warmed to Nia and Cael, and kept expecting them to be the great betrayers of Rhiannon. To be honest, I'm having a hard time letting that go, and still dislike them both even if there is no concrete evidence to suggest they are ill intentioned. I LOVED Sean and Rhiannon together...one of the bright spots. I invested a lot emotionally there. I will hide the rest of this review as it will likely give away too much....

SpoilerAnd thus Mr. McHenry completely eviscerated my heart towards the end of the book.... And kept it going with the consequences with the Fae, etc. I just felt like he took the one thing I had invested in, totally destroyed it, didn't give ANY answers to all the questions, and ended the book.

I'm afraid that was too much for my poor heart. I can't give any more to this series.


I know now that this book is the first of a series, but I'm afraid the author left everything unanswered. There should be a mystery to keep me looking forward, but if you don't throw me a bone, especially after putting me through an emotional ringer, well I'm just not willing to risk my heart to you again in case I remain unfulfilled.

The book was well written, it was just too slow and descriptive for my personal tastes. But what will keep me from coming back is the lack of hope. It's just not worth it for me. :(
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