kirreadsbooks's review
4.0
A good book
Just like the first book, I really enjoyed this one. It seemed much shorter than the first book but the story was just as intriguing. More truths of magic and the fae were uncovered, more puzzle pieces clicked into place.
The love portion of the story becomes a bit clearer in this book, making the heartbreak seems much bigger.
It’s fascinating to read how time moves differently between the two worlds. How the lives are changed drastically for some in terms of length of time and for others in the shortness of time passed.
I do recommend reading this book if you’ve read the first one.
Just like the first book, I really enjoyed this one. It seemed much shorter than the first book but the story was just as intriguing. More truths of magic and the fae were uncovered, more puzzle pieces clicked into place.
The love portion of the story becomes a bit clearer in this book, making the heartbreak seems much bigger.
It’s fascinating to read how time moves differently between the two worlds. How the lives are changed drastically for some in terms of length of time and for others in the shortness of time passed.
I do recommend reading this book if you’ve read the first one.
carina_shephard's review
4.0
4 stars // read November 2022
To be honest, I didn’t really care that much for the first book- but here I am bingeing the series; it did get better.
To be honest, I didn’t really care that much for the first book- but here I am bingeing the series; it did get better.
mapey's review against another edition
4.0
I may have liked this more than book one! Scouvrel is slowly becoming my favorite character. Very interested where this story is going.
momwithareadingproblem's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful, captivating story! Fae Captive by Sarah K.L. Wilson is the second book in her series Tangled Fae and picks up right where book one left off. This action-packed story picks up speed on page one and doesn’t stop til its heart-rending ending. Y’all I need book three asap!
Allie is now caught in the cage and at Scouvrel’s mercy. Yet she never loses perspective. When she finds herself doubting, she slips on her scarf and sees the Fae’s true world. She never lets herself forget who the true enemy is. However….is Scouvrel really the enemy he wants her to think he is? As the reader, I was tortured with this question throughout the entire story. Allie is a force to be reckoned with and I love her, but Scouvrel kind of stole my heart a bit.
The world-building here is phenomenal. We got glimpses of it in [b:Fae Hunter|49337409|Fae Hunter|Sarah K.L. Wilson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1576620088l/49337409._SY75_.jpg|74779091], but here Wilson takes us into the world of the Fae. It is twisted and broken. The Fae here live a lie, surrounding themselves with illusions of grandeur and beauty. When in reality, these Fae are anything but beautiful. The plot takes us on a trip through their lands as Scouvrel tries to keep Allie from her sister’s hands. Yet Allie has other ideas. She wants to free her father and go home. The question is how.
Overall I devoured Fae Captive. There is no other way to describe it. I love every word of the story so far, even the twisty bits that broke my heart. If you are a fan of faerie tales, you do not want to skip this one!
Allie is now caught in the cage and at Scouvrel’s mercy. Yet she never loses perspective. When she finds herself doubting, she slips on her scarf and sees the Fae’s true world. She never lets herself forget who the true enemy is. However….is Scouvrel really the enemy he wants her to think he is? As the reader, I was tortured with this question throughout the entire story. Allie is a force to be reckoned with and I love her, but Scouvrel kind of stole my heart a bit.
The world-building here is phenomenal. We got glimpses of it in [b:Fae Hunter|49337409|Fae Hunter|Sarah K.L. Wilson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1576620088l/49337409._SY75_.jpg|74779091], but here Wilson takes us into the world of the Fae. It is twisted and broken. The Fae here live a lie, surrounding themselves with illusions of grandeur and beauty. When in reality, these Fae are anything but beautiful. The plot takes us on a trip through their lands as Scouvrel tries to keep Allie from her sister’s hands. Yet Allie has other ideas. She wants to free her father and go home. The question is how.
Overall I devoured Fae Captive. There is no other way to describe it. I love every word of the story so far, even the twisty bits that broke my heart. If you are a fan of faerie tales, you do not want to skip this one!
bookwormbunny's review against another edition
5.0
Fae Captive is book two in Sarah K.L. Wilson’s Tangled Fae series and true to form this author does a fantastic job of picking up where the first book left off and moving forward. The shoe is now on the other foot. Scouvrel struck a bargain with Allie and in the process outmaneuvered her gaining his freedom and trapping her instead. Now she is his prisoner and his to do with as he pleases. Allie is about to get a firsthand lesson of the dangers of Faewald and the fae that call it home.
Fae Captive hooked me in from the beginning, and while I felt that it was a bit slower than Fae Hunter it still kept me thoroughly engaged in the story as Allie discovers things in this world and the dangers that are soon to come for those she loves. While she managed to find useful tools in the human/mortal realm because she was not warned of the consequences of their use she is finding herself constantly in the blind. She’s found her sister and she’s found her father, but at the same time, she has lost her sister as she struggles to fight for her father. Scouvrel is a truly fascinating character and I can’t help but be drawn to him…and trapped in due course. He has his own agenda, but the author does a beautiful job of keeping that under wraps throughout the story. Scouvrel is a true manipulator and you never see it coming until you are already snared and then it is spelled out for you.
The twists in this story are so well done that you don’t even see them coming and I absolutely love it. I couldn’t get enough of it. The author has Allie adapting and gradually learning. I know that there were moments of where I felt annoyed or put out by a situation, but the author is such an expert writer that I can’t even recall the parts that cause me even the mildest amount of annoyance. LOL!
With that, I will say this…if you read the first book in this series and were immediately captivated then I highly recommend that you grab this book and start reading. While this book does have it slower spots it’s a worthwhile book to read and I am eagerly anticipating the next book in this series. I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars and I highly recommend it to those who have read the first book in this new series and/or those who are fans of Sarah K.L. Wilson’s immersive writing.
Fae Captive hooked me in from the beginning, and while I felt that it was a bit slower than Fae Hunter it still kept me thoroughly engaged in the story as Allie discovers things in this world and the dangers that are soon to come for those she loves. While she managed to find useful tools in the human/mortal realm because she was not warned of the consequences of their use she is finding herself constantly in the blind. She’s found her sister and she’s found her father, but at the same time, she has lost her sister as she struggles to fight for her father. Scouvrel is a truly fascinating character and I can’t help but be drawn to him…and trapped in due course. He has his own agenda, but the author does a beautiful job of keeping that under wraps throughout the story. Scouvrel is a true manipulator and you never see it coming until you are already snared and then it is spelled out for you.
The twists in this story are so well done that you don’t even see them coming and I absolutely love it. I couldn’t get enough of it. The author has Allie adapting and gradually learning. I know that there were moments of where I felt annoyed or put out by a situation, but the author is such an expert writer that I can’t even recall the parts that cause me even the mildest amount of annoyance. LOL!
With that, I will say this…if you read the first book in this series and were immediately captivated then I highly recommend that you grab this book and start reading. While this book does have it slower spots it’s a worthwhile book to read and I am eagerly anticipating the next book in this series. I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars and I highly recommend it to those who have read the first book in this new series and/or those who are fans of Sarah K.L. Wilson’s immersive writing.
risquish's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shanbreads's review against another edition
4.0
After reading and enjoying the first book in the series, I couldn't wait to dive into this one. And what a treat it was! The excitement stays strong and the danger grows with every page. Everyone knows not to trust the fae, but it's hard to thwart temptation when many have aspects which are to love. And unlike many books of this genre, it's not always just because the fae are known to be drop-dead gorgeous. The mix between alluring and down-right evil is alluring and draws in, while each scene is packed with imagination and high stakes. Some are life threatening, others a play for a dangerous scheme, and others emotionally destroying for the characters. The end leaves off in an unexpected place. And yet, part of me knew it was the truth all along. Still, I hope to pick up the next book soon and see where all of this goes because the adventure holds so much more promise of excitement
reddjena's review against another edition
5.0
I was given a free audiobook version of this title by the author in exchange for an honest review. Technically, I agreed to review this title by June 30, but I found myself unable to focus on audiobooks while working from home. Now that I’m commuting back to work, I sped right through this one!
I loved this installment, and the narrator really added to the tone and characters in a delightfully delicious way. Caitlin Kelly is the same narrator that read The Cruel Prince and Keeper of the Lost Cities, so now I’m excited to listen to those soon! She really did a marvelous job
I loved this installment, and the narrator really added to the tone and characters in a delightfully delicious way. Caitlin Kelly is the same narrator that read The Cruel Prince and Keeper of the Lost Cities, so now I’m excited to listen to those soon! She really did a marvelous job
purplebookfox's review against another edition
3.0
3.4
The fae love to bargain. Allie is at a disadvantage here, learning fae ways by being tricked and controlled. Scouvrel is interesting and his motives are still unclear. Trying to put his plan together with the crumbs he gives is near impossible. He definitely keeps her off balance and yet his actions towards her seem caring. They are twisted emotions muddled with fae dealings. She needs to learn to look beyond what's in front of her and listen and learn. He is trying to help her, it's just not a black and white path. Looking forward to the next.
The fae love to bargain. Allie is at a disadvantage here, learning fae ways by being tricked and controlled. Scouvrel is interesting and his motives are still unclear. Trying to put his plan together with the crumbs he gives is near impossible. He definitely keeps her off balance and yet his actions towards her seem caring. They are twisted emotions muddled with fae dealings. She needs to learn to look beyond what's in front of her and listen and learn. He is trying to help her, it's just not a black and white path. Looking forward to the next.