The darkness holds more than just secrets… arrives, Sabine is unwittingly drawn to him and his power. Keeping her distance is nearly impossible, especially after a life debt is called due and she’s tasked with helping him steal a rare artifact.
In order to break the magical barriers protecting the item and save her companions, Sabine will be forced to drop her glamour and reveal her true identity.
The Fae aren’t the only ones hunting her.
And the most dangerous monsters aren’t always confined to the dark.
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To Kill a Fae (The Dragon Portal Book 1) by Jamie A. Waters
5-Stars
To Kill a Fae (The Dragon Portal Book 1) by Jamie A. Waters was an excellent novel. It was written well and difficult to put down. I loved the character development put into the main characters and supporting characters. They were easy to visualize and picture in the story. I also enjoyed how easily the story flowed and captured my attention. I was hooked from the beginning until the very end. This novel was very creative and entertaining. This is the first book I have read from this Author and I cant wait to read more in this series. I highly recommend it!
To Kill a Fae (The Dragon Portal Book 1) by Jamie A. Waters
5 Stars
This book blew me away! Jamie A. Waters is an amazing storyteller. Her writing style reminds me of Sarah J. Maas in the way she pulls you into her world with captivating characters and a complex storyline. I fell in love with not only the main characters but the secondary ones as well. I’ve always loved strong female leads and Sabine is one kick ass lethal heroine.
She’s been on the run for the last ten years, hiding amongst humans. With two demons and a witch by her side to protect her she should be okay but the Wild Hunt never gives up. Sabine can’t help but be intrigued when a smuggler shows up with his own secrets to hide. She extremely attracted and his power is pulling her in but can Sabine trust him?
This is a riveting paranormal romance filled with action and intrigue that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I know this is a series that I’ll love and can’t wait to read the next part.
To Kill a Fae (The Dragon Portal Book 1) by Jamie A. Waters is a magical paranormal story that gets you right from the very first pages. This is a first for me with this author and I have to say I have found a new favourite. Jamie has done a great job with this tale that is exciting and intriguing, dynamic and vibrant. The characters are unique and an unruly bunch, but Jamie has done a wonderful job of making them come to life and pop off the page. With possessive demons, witches and pixies along with one kick a*se Fae, plus a stranger who is the captain of a ship that deals in smuggling and you have the recipe for one explosive nonstop action tale. I was so engrossed and entranced with this story that I had to stay up late to read each and every word. Who cares if you are tired the next day for work? Certainly not me, not when you have a gem like this one in your hands.
Sabine has been in hiding for many years from those who want her dead, but she has made some powerful friends who will not let anything happen to her but how will they stop her from hurting herself? Just how far will her enemies go to get what they want? Once the Wild Hunt begins there is no stopping it. Will she lose everything and everyone she loves?
I absolutely loved everything about this book. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book.
To Kill A Fae by Jamie A. Waters is the first book in the Dragon Portal series. This book is exciting and fast paced and will leave you desperate to read the next book in the series.
This is a new author to me and yet when I read the description of this book I just knew that I had to give them a go. It was intriguing enough to draw me in before I had even opened to the first page. The story lived up to this expectation as well. I was enthralled immediately. Sabine is fantastic. I loved reading all about her – her journey, her powers, running for her life. There isn’t a single bit that I didn’t want to know.
The way the author builds up the plot is amazing. She knew the exact right moment to give you that bit of information and when to leave you trying to figure things out. The book was exciting and so well written. I definitely cannot wait for the next in the series.
A great read about secrecy. Sabine is a Fae living in disguise in the city of Akros. One night, she is tailed and ambushed by a group of men. She is saved by a man who is more than he seems. Sabine seeks to find out the truth of who is hunting herd despite the safety risks, fearful someone knows her identity. As events unravel, powerful forces come into play and the past returns to haunt her. Can you ever turkey stay hidden forever?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like Sabine fierce and brave but caring underneath. Great cast of supporting characters like the overprotective Dax or the more tender Bane.
I lived the visual detail throughout the novel like with the crypt with winding paths and standing stones for a sense of ancient magic and mystery. Or with the bar with the tree with the glass and the vines as beautiful in a deadly place. Or with the kaleidoscope with ti’s bold beautiful colours for a sense of wonder so vivid it’s as if you’re actually there..
I loved how the book drew the reader in at the start with the action and magic in a fantasy world. I also liked the use of suspense as details about the attackers and or Savines past were revealed slowly to keep you reading to find out what happened.
A great example of world building with fantatsical beings and creatures living alongside humanity with their own rules and laws and societies and customs. I loved the wide range of creatures like goblins and fae and demons giving the feel of a mixed society full of life and character and wonderfully written. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.
I am SO glad I picked this up. It is attention getting right from Start. The writing in here seems to appeal to something in Me. I love the intrigue, the bits of information given and the relationships between the characters. It all keeps me going and wanting to know who, what, when, where and why.
This is filled with a plethora of wonderful and amazing characters. Pixies, witches, faeries, goblins and demons among others. I rarely say this but I came to enjoy meeting each one of them. Their relationships are so interwoven I couldn’t wait to figure them out. Who controls who? Whom are friends/hates who? Who is stronger? Who is lying and why? I was so happy to get these answered among others throughout the book.
The story is fast paced and is intricately woven to give me some Information. But I am a puzzler so I need to figure out the unasked questions. Therefore I could hardly put this down. Because just when I figured out one thing…another would catch my interest and I’m off again. Everything was explained so well and at the perfect time. Not too much background information at any given moment.
This is a first time author for me! I am impressed with the quality of work done on this book. I think she hit ALL the marks for a story well done. I absolutely LOVED it and highly recommend to all Paranormal lovers! I look forward to more from this author but especially these characters!
I give To Kill a Fae (The Dragon Portal Book 1) by Jamie A. Waters, 5 stars.
Sabine has been hiding in this city among the humans and others. Very few know who or what she really is. When a stranger comes to town, he is intriguing. But he seems to know a bit too much about her kind. It is obvious that he is hiding something, but what? Will it come back to hurt her? Someone has discovered who she is though and now she must make a decision, run or stay and fight, knowing she risks the lives of those she has come to care for.
This author is knew to me and I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was blown away. The characters and world are so fantastically created, I was pulled right in. The story is unlike anything I have read before and I completely enjoyed it. Sabine is such a wonderful lead character and the others in the book are so interesting and help make this book even better. I cannot wait to see what lies in store for us in the future books in the series.
If you are a fan of fantasy, a wonderful female lead characters, this book is for you.
Jamie A. Waters! Where have you been! After all the fantasy reads I have read I can’t believe I haven’t read one of your books before, but you better be sure this will be one of my one to watch authors and immediate reads, whenever we are graced with another read! This book was everything and more! I was totally captivated, entranced and hooked right from the first page till the very end, and even when it did end I wanted more! This was written in such a descriptive way it made it a mentally visual read that made you believe you were there alongside the amazing characters. The characters are likeable and you easily connect to them in order to follow their journey in this action-packed, adventure read. I can’t wait to see how the rest of this series develops. I will definitely be eagerly awaiting for Book 2. Until then this is a read that should not be missed!
I have not read anything by Jamie Waters and that will be changing after reading To Kill a Fae, the first book in The Dragon Portal series. From the cover graphics to the first page with the Fae on it, I knew this was going to be an exciting read. Fantasy books have been one of the genres that I loved reading and I want to thank Ms. Waters for showing me why this genre is awesome. Ms. Waters brought the characters to life with her descriptive writing skills. From the scenery to the characters, I felt like I was there with them. I became part of their world. The plot of the story was interesting and kept me guessing and looking around the corners. The story is about Sabine who escaped from her home as she was marked for death. Sabine was doing good until a stranger arrived where she was at. Sabine needs to focus because she has been tasked with a dangerous task and needs to be careful. Will Sabine be able to complete her task? Will the stranger be helpful to her or will he turn her over? This is a great beginning and I cannot wait to see where it goes from here.
TO KILL A FAE is the first story in The Dragon Portal series.
I am a huge fan of Fae AND Dragons and all things in between so this book is right up my alley.
There is great world building in this story. Secondary characters are as well developed as the main characters and carry the story along nicely. There is a freshness about the way the story unravels – although it is obvious as to who is what and why (as titles and blurbs tend to give away) I found myself invested in some of the not so nice characters. I wanted their stories also. I look forward to following the series as it continues.
I would recommend this to my teenage cousins and elderly book club members alike.
5 Stars
OMG why have I not discovered this author before now!!! This is one of my favourite books of the year, if not ever!!! I was completely riveted by the story- from beginning to end- and didn’t come up for air till I had wrung every last word off the pages. I got to the end and wanted more- not the more like it was lacking in some way- because this story is anything but lacking! No- the more as in, I don’t want to leave the story- I want to stay in its embrace- and I NEED to know what’s going to happen and don’t make me leave this ‘world’. That’s how good this book is. I NEED the next book STAT! Like today- no, make that YESTERDAY!!!!
To Kill a Fae is the first incredible instalment in The Dragon Portals Series by Jamie A. Waters. As you may have gathered by this point in my review, this is my first read from Ms. Waters- and what an brilliant introduction to her work/style this book has been. After stalking her, I mean ‘researched’ her- I have discovered that she has a whole slew of other book which I can’t wait to explore! They should keep me occupied for a while- and maybe keep my mind off the next book in this series, till it releases.
This is a sublime fantasy- with magic, Fae, action, adventure, drama, demons, dragons, other paranormal/supernatural beings & creatures, secrets, chemistry, tension, twists, and romance.
We jump straight into the action, right from the beginning- as Ms. Waters weaves this exciting tale. Her world building is fantastic- creating a rich and vivid ‘landscape’ in which to set her story. Her attention to detail is remarkable- and her little touches only enhance this otherwise superbly crafted world, making it so believable and ‘real’ that I was transported into the story and experienced everything right alongside the characters. Down to a detailed backstory, history, and cultural touches- nothing was left to chance. Giving the story an added depth and richness that can be lacking in other books.
I loved that this story is told from a duel perspective- as it gave me so much more to ponder. The story is definitely intriguing and suspenseful- and comes with quite a lot of heart-pounding action that had me devouring the pages to discover how things would play out.
The characters are truly wonderful- an absolutely stellar cast whom I couldn’t have loved more even if you’d paid me!! Sabine and Malek are divine. I LOVE every single little thing about them. They are so well developed, and they continued to grow and develop throughout the story. Even the secondary characters didn’t miss out on this attention- and their parts really enhanced the whole story. I loved the addition of the street urchins & Edvar, as well as Blossom & Barley- but especially Bane, Dax, Esme, and Balkin- pure genius on Ms. Water’s part.
I can’t find the words to truly do this story the justice it deserves, and I can’t recommend this book highly enough! So, do yourself the favour and grab a copy and discover all the spellbinding delights for yourself! This is definitely one of those stories that will stay with you long after you close the cover (have you noticed how fantastic this cover is- just WOW).
Kudos, and thank you, Jamie A. Waters- I’m looking forward to our next rendezvous!
What a problem Sabine has! Do you use your powers and reveal not only your true self but location? Do you want to allow others to find you? Kill you? She has been able to keep hidden for so long why now? Let the adventure begin…..and oh boy does it! I love how there is a hint of romantic vibe and more focus on the story itself. Wonderful!!!
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It was a good new world in vivid and wonderful descriptions.
Sabine is a strong character and she had to deal with a lot of challenges.
It was an interesting adventure!
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This epic fantasy has it all! I wa a immediately drawn into this world of fae and never looked back. In fact I found myself so deeply drawn in that I was upset to have to re-emerge to reality after the last page was finished. Grand detail, imaginative characters – this story just felt so vivid and real to me. I loved every single page and am so excited to see how the series continues. My only complaint will be if I have to wait long for book two. Loved it!
This is my first book by this author, I enjoyed it from beginning to end. When I first opened this book the first thing that I see is a very pretty fae at the top of the chapter. For me this set the tone for the book and I was pulled in after that. The characters are connectable and brought the story to life. Sabrina is tasked with stealing an item but in order to break the barrier protecting it she may have to put herself in danger. I recommend reading this book to find out what happens next.
Sabine has been hiding in with the humans with a glamour on. The one that killed her mother is after her and she knows that the Wild Hunt never stops. Now Sabine doesn’t know who she can really trust. Who is her true ally? Can she trust her own feelings? Exciting and fun journey
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I’m completely overwhelmed. Such an intense action filled story, keeping you on your toes from start to finish. Love how this book of fae varies greatly from others I’ve read in the past. Can’t wait for book two!
Four and a half
Sabine has hidden in plain sight amongst humans since the Wild Hunt were first sent out to kill her. Now she hides permanently behind a glamour and although she might have originated in the land of the few remaining Fae Sabine has learned to trust and embrace those around her. Sabine is attacked and yes she can take care of it but a mysterious stranger shows up determined to save her. Sabine is unaccountably drawn towards Malek but his reasons for being in her city are something he’s hiding from everyone.
This features the Fae so obviously I was interested but unsure until a fellow bibliophile said it was definitely my sort of book . Essentially we have a story set in a world after a war that decimated the Fae but also locked down boundaries meaning Gods, Dragons, Human, Fae and everything in between became segregated. It’s made abundantly clear that Sabine is no ordinary refugee and she’s imbued with some very cool powers, yet in order to fully unleash her abilities she would sadly reveal her whereabouts so obviously that’s a huge no .
There are some amazing supporting characters here although it’s pretty clear that Malek is destined to be the love interest. If I’m brutal I wasn’t that enamoured with that idea because honestly for more than half the book he just wasn’t that interesting. Yes I had guessed what he was hiding before the reveal because that was the thing that made the most sense but boy he just didn’t set my pulse racing. That having been said we meet two Demons who were extremely vibrant and actually dominated a lot of this story. Dax who is violent, quick tempered and obsessed with Sabine and Bane who is smooth, dangerous and very cunning. My heart actually wanted Bane as the love interest initially but my head did remind me that hey he’s a manipulative Demon so better give Malek a chance to step up. This has a great deal to recommend it meaning I’m really looking forward to reading more and as it’s urban fantasy there’s plenty of time for relationships to develop . If you want an interesting idea told in a believable way than this author should definitely go on your wish list !
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Unbelievable and Amazing Story!
WOW! This is an unbelievable and amazing start to what is sure to be an epic fantasy series! The story had me completely and utterly captivated and on the edge of my seat. It was a roller coaster ride of action, suspense and intrigue. Definitely felt like I was right there in the story with the characters. And what amazing and fantastic characters they are.
The story is fully of everything we hope for in a fantasy story – fae, demons, goblins, pixies and dragons. Plus I am sure more unique characters to come as the series progresses. Each character plays a specific role in Sabine’s life. Sabine is extraordinary! She’s fierce, loyal, charming, witty and extremely powerful. She takes no crap from anyone and is not afraid to remind them who’s in charge. Her life has not been easy but with her close friends to help protect her, it is somewhat happy. But things are definitely changing for Sabine and her life is now in danger. Malek is one character I can’t wait to read more about. He’s sexy, intense and powerful but he’s keeping a huge secret from Sabine. Together Sabine and Malek are going to be more powerful than any other couple ever if they ever get to that point! Together they could rule the Fae world and kingdom.
The characters, storytelling and the world building is so fantastic and amazing in it imagery. This author really knows how to use powerful words and characters that hook us. I can’t get my hands on book 2 fast enough. Highly recommend.
To Kill a Fae was an entertaining read, with action, suspense, secret identities and some romance. Your interest was quickly caught and the maintained through the book. The h, Seline, was independent and talented, but never crossed into to TSTL territory. The world and actions scenes were well described, with an range of interesting creatures including; goblins, demons, fae and pixies.
The book ends satisfactorily (avoids the infuriating cliffhanger), with completion of the chapter, but the story to be completed in the series. I would be interested to read further books in the series. However, as a purely personal preference, since I prefer books with no cheating and don’t enjoy reverse harem, I found the multiple characters the h seemed to have relationships with detracted from my enjoyment.
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