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Endangered Fae #2
Diego
After defeating an evil wendigo, a man and his pooka lover deserve a little quiet, don't they? Unfortunately, Diego and Finn's hard-won peace is disturbed, their new life in Montana is turned upside-down when Diego, in a jealous rage, unwittingly rips a hole in the impenetrable Veil to the Otherworld. Separated, stuck on the other side of the Veil where Finn has to face old conflicts and Diego is the only human in a land of fae, the two of them are forced to navigate rocky waters between huge egos and ancient feuds. Worse still, some of the fae, in both the sidhe and Fomorian courts, are dying of a mysterious illness and everyone believes Diego is the key to a cure. Things can't possibly get any worse, can they? Oh, yes--they can when the US government gets involved.
CONTENT ADVISORY: This is a re-edited re-released title.
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568 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 16, 2010
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Angel Martinez
92 books677 followersAngel Martinez currently lives part time in the hectic sprawl of northern Delaware and full time inside her head. She has one husband, one son, two cats, a love of all things beautiful and a terrible addiction to the consumption of both knowledge and chocolate.
Angel's alter ego writes the all-ages science fiction - Sandra Stixrude.
Angel's alter ego writes the all-ages science fiction - Sandra Stixrude.
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September 19, 2014
2.5 Stars
When I started reading this I was excited to see where Finn and Diego's relationship was going to go. I guess you could say I had some preconceived notions. Those notions, for the most part, were not realized.
If you recall, I thought Finn and Diego's relationship relied heavily upon telling rather than showing in Finn, so seeing them together and growing as a couple was primarily what I was after in Diego. Two things: (1) I would hazard a guess that 10-15% of this book is endearments spoken between them which was both dull and excessive particularly when couple with… (2) they spend more time apart than together! Apparently, telling someone every five seconds how much you love them doesn't equate to trust and stability or reliability, for that matter.
Finn leaves. He comes back. They have make-up sex. They're in love again for always. Until a leaf falls in the forest and he must go. He must leave his "hero" because he's not worthy!!!
It wore me out. Clean out.
In all honesty, I probably could've overlook all the back and forth antics because the Otherworld is fantasy catnip. Fae queens, water spirits, a battle between the fae factions… I mean, I was chomping at the bit. There's even a mysterious sickness that seems to be targeting the males, plus we find out there is more to Diego than meets the eye. All of which I was sinking my teeth into. Naturally, many eyes are on Diego in the Otherworld which was the source of several conflicts between our protagonists.
Fine. Fine. I'm still moseying along thinking, 'There's still 40%?'. Yeah, in my opinion, the last 30-35% should've never happened. What was a good fantasy novel got turned into a Michael Bay flick complete with a covert government agency who's headquarters are in a mountain, throw in some nauseating experiments and a gun fight and…
In addition to the BAYHEM, shoehorned in are some sociopolitical musings on how the ole U.S. of A. has screwed the pooch repeatedly. Lookit, I'm not wholly opposed to references to current or political events, but this stuck out like a sore thumb, struck me as indulgent and completely derailed the story for me. Again, I probably could've overlooked it had it not gone on for a third of the book! THEN the BAYHEM got an injection of True Blood which took me from stunned to talking to my kindle as though it were to blame for this mess.
One word:
Exactly.
The story bogged down in the mundane when they weren't involved in some sort of battle and I still don't feel as though I really know either one of these characters. I can't fathom how either of these two could feel insecure enough in their relationship given the density of the love fog they shroud themselves in when they are together, which begs the question, why keep separating? Then the BAYHEM… *sniffles* and the True Blood… I don't even want to go there again. The Otherworld was the crowning achievement of Diego. I liked several of the secondary characters introduced and I am somewhat tempted by the ending to continue with the series. Dragons were introduced. Sucker-punched me right in the Achilles' heel.
DAMMIT!
*torn*
*shakes fist*
I'd recommend the first 70% to those who enjoy fantasy and the last 30% to those who enjoy action flicks.
Reviewed for
When I started reading this I was excited to see where Finn and Diego's relationship was going to go. I guess you could say I had some preconceived notions. Those notions, for the most part, were not realized.
If you recall, I thought Finn and Diego's relationship relied heavily upon telling rather than showing in Finn, so seeing them together and growing as a couple was primarily what I was after in Diego. Two things: (1) I would hazard a guess that 10-15% of this book is endearments spoken between them which was both dull and excessive particularly when couple with… (2) they spend more time apart than together! Apparently, telling someone every five seconds how much you love them doesn't equate to trust and stability or reliability, for that matter.
Finn leaves. He comes back. They have make-up sex. They're in love again for always. Until a leaf falls in the forest and he must go. He must leave his "hero" because he's not worthy!!!
It wore me out. Clean out.
In all honesty, I probably could've overlook all the back and forth antics because the Otherworld is fantasy catnip. Fae queens, water spirits, a battle between the fae factions… I mean, I was chomping at the bit. There's even a mysterious sickness that seems to be targeting the males, plus we find out there is more to Diego than meets the eye. All of which I was sinking my teeth into. Naturally, many eyes are on Diego in the Otherworld which was the source of several conflicts between our protagonists.
Fine. Fine. I'm still moseying along thinking, 'There's still 40%?'. Yeah, in my opinion, the last 30-35% should've never happened. What was a good fantasy novel got turned into a Michael Bay flick complete with a covert government agency who's headquarters are in a mountain, throw in some nauseating experiments and a gun fight and…
In addition to the BAYHEM, shoehorned in are some sociopolitical musings on how the ole U.S. of A. has screwed the pooch repeatedly. Lookit, I'm not wholly opposed to references to current or political events, but this stuck out like a sore thumb, struck me as indulgent and completely derailed the story for me. Again, I probably could've overlooked it had it not gone on for a third of the book! THEN the BAYHEM got an injection of True Blood which took me from stunned to talking to my kindle as though it were to blame for this mess.
One word:
Exactly.
The story bogged down in the mundane when they weren't involved in some sort of battle and I still don't feel as though I really know either one of these characters. I can't fathom how either of these two could feel insecure enough in their relationship given the density of the love fog they shroud themselves in when they are together, which begs the question, why keep separating? Then the BAYHEM… *sniffles* and the True Blood… I don't even want to go there again. The Otherworld was the crowning achievement of Diego. I liked several of the secondary characters introduced and I am somewhat tempted by the ending to continue with the series. Dragons were introduced. Sucker-punched me right in the Achilles' heel.
DAMMIT!
*torn*
*shakes fist*
I'd recommend the first 70% to those who enjoy fantasy and the last 30% to those who enjoy action flicks.
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March 18, 2012
While the fae world is portrayed beautifully, and the secondary fae characters shine ... from the huge Lugh, the wolf-headed Faolchú and his beloved serpent gardener, Nathair, the fox Sionnach and his beloved Queen's herald, Angus, as well as the féileacán Scath and Croi
... but the story goes into melodramatic territory far too many times. Diego's jealousy, Finn's sudden lack of confidence about being worthy of his Diego, the whole reassurance of their love, over and over again. Plus the sudden jump plot about U.S. Government's attack because they think that there are aliens visiting the Earth?? Though that plot gives us Zack (which will appear in book #3 of this series) ... still, it's a too big of a twist, that seems to come out of nowhere.
It's great to see Diego's ability develop. It's great to see Diego and Finn end the story stronger than before. I would join the 3rd book when it is ready to be released. But I definitely hope that the melodrama is not going to be too much like this ...
... but the story goes into melodramatic territory far too many times. Diego's jealousy, Finn's sudden lack of confidence about being worthy of his Diego, the whole reassurance of their love, over and over again. Plus the sudden jump plot about U.S. Government's attack because they think that there are aliens visiting the Earth?? Though that plot gives us Zack (which will appear in book #3 of this series) ... still, it's a too big of a twist, that seems to come out of nowhere.
It's great to see Diego's ability develop. It's great to see Diego and Finn end the story stronger than before. I would join the 3rd book when it is ready to be released. But I definitely hope that the melodrama is not going to be too much like this ...
February 10, 2019
The mysterious world of the sidhe and their enemies comes to life yet again in this second story about Finn and Diego. Their love has already spanned centuries, has survived several lifetimes’ worth of suffering and separation, so they are determined to make things work in this newest incarnation. With Finn’s background as a pooka with a strong link to water, and Diego’s life as a human writer, it is a challenge for them to face the Otherworld together. They were in trouble before, but what they stumble into now – I was holding my breath more than once as events unfolded and their relationship is tested like never before.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
October 13, 2010
Overall:
Finn and Diego return! They've settled in Montana for a nice quiet life, but life with a pooka is rarely quiet for long. But really, this time it's Diego's fault. Mostly. A simple misunderstanding opens the Veil and a whole set of new problems. As Diego becomes more confident with himself and his magic, Finn begins to have doubts if he's the best thing for someone as wonderful as Diego. We follow the couple and their new friends between worlds and into trouble. Life really isn't going to be quiet for long...
I enjoyed this novel overall, even if there isn't much I can pinpoint at being its strong points. The exploration of the worlds and magics, the integration of politics, and the continued study of love between cultures all lent to a well constructed story.
What I liked
Action, world, politics. There were so many different elements in this story! We have the fae political scene, the mundane world's political scene, some shady Business, and all mixed up with their continued struggle for romance. The story kept a good strong pace all the way through--I had trouble putting it down (much to the chagrin of my boss).
Emotions. I was so happy to see Finn struggle with new emotions he normally didn't have, and the parallel incidents of Finn's jealousy and Diego's jealousy and the reactions/end results.
What didn't work
Epilogue. I think it's the only thing I can complain about, and it's not even much to complain about. It was cute, just not completely my cup of tea.
SPOILER BELOW
**SPOILER**I'm not sure why I don't like weddings. Also, I was kind of hoping that Diego would somehow be immortal so he and Finn could be together forever. The pen thing was hilariously awesome though.**SPOILER**
Finn and Diego return! They've settled in Montana for a nice quiet life, but life with a pooka is rarely quiet for long. But really, this time it's Diego's fault. Mostly. A simple misunderstanding opens the Veil and a whole set of new problems. As Diego becomes more confident with himself and his magic, Finn begins to have doubts if he's the best thing for someone as wonderful as Diego. We follow the couple and their new friends between worlds and into trouble. Life really isn't going to be quiet for long...
I enjoyed this novel overall, even if there isn't much I can pinpoint at being its strong points. The exploration of the worlds and magics, the integration of politics, and the continued study of love between cultures all lent to a well constructed story.
What I liked
Action, world, politics. There were so many different elements in this story! We have the fae political scene, the mundane world's political scene, some shady Business, and all mixed up with their continued struggle for romance. The story kept a good strong pace all the way through--I had trouble putting it down (much to the chagrin of my boss).
Emotions. I was so happy to see Finn struggle with new emotions he normally didn't have, and the parallel incidents of Finn's jealousy and Diego's jealousy and the reactions/end results.
What didn't work
Epilogue. I think it's the only thing I can complain about, and it's not even much to complain about. It was cute, just not completely my cup of tea.
SPOILER BELOW
**SPOILER**I'm not sure why I don't like weddings. Also, I was kind of hoping that Diego would somehow be immortal so he and Finn could be together forever. The pen thing was hilariously awesome though.**SPOILER**
October 11, 2010
Diego is the long awaited sequel to Finn (a book I totally adored). Unfortunately while the sequel has moments of entertainment, humor, and interest, it overall failed to deliver the same enjoyment and delight of the previous book. In fact my attention wandered frequently and several times I felt the book simply jumped the shark. I’m not sure why either since all the elements to a successful story are there, just jumbled, mashed, and distorted until the story didn’t delight me anywhere near the way the previous book did. Perhaps I had too high of expectations.
The sequel starts out with a ridiculous jealousy scene. I’m sorry but I found this extremely hard to fathom and buy into. Diego and Finn have declared their ever lasting love, promised to be true and faithful and while the situation is pretty damning, Diego storms off in a jealous huff while hurling horrible names at Finn. So all those declarations of love just disappear at the first hurdle? I get that Diego would be jealous, hurt, and even suspicious but his reaction is so over the top, I just couldn’t buy into it. I put that aside though as it’s clearly just a vehicle to get into the real story. Now Finn and Diego are in the Otherworld where the fae live and immediately become embroiled in court antics, a mysterious illness plaguing the fae, and a potential war between the courts.
This is unequivocally the best part of the story. The fae world is interesting and their dynamics, while familiar to most fantasy stories, remain fun to read. The various new characters introduced completely stole the story and any scenes they were in. Diego is set up as too good to be true in this part and he acts kind of horribly. He does and thinks much more damning things than the situation he found Finn in and is only vaguely aware of his hypocrisy. Diego comes across as some kind of supreme savior to the fae people while Finn, who consistently works hard to save them as well, is pretty much ignored and put down. For his part Diego does mourn Finn and wants to be together, but he lacks the intensity of emotion that Finn has. Finn is definitely needier but Diego seems more preoccupied by the color of trees than his relationship to Finn, which he pretty much takes for granted.
Once the court intrigue and illness are resolved, the story really could have ended there for me. Instead that’s only barely half way and the plot lines just keep coming. Up to now I had some issues but they were minor as the writing kept the story tight, interesting, and moving. Unfortunately once they’re back in the human world, the story just veers off key and never recovers. There is a new twist with Finn convinced he doesn’t deserve Diego while Diego constantly dismisses Finn’s feelings and worries. Anytime Finn tries to explain he’s jealous or upset or worried, Diego simply soothes him and dismisses any issue as if Diego’s mere word is enough. This really bothered me and had Diego coming across as arrogant and cold despite his verbal assertions that he really loves Finn.
At the same time there is the most ridiculous plotline where the government kidnaps everyone assuming the fae are aliens. They go to some secret underground instillation and everyone undergoes horrific experiments. All I can say is I rolled my eyes so much I thought they’d pop out of my head and really, really, really considered not finishing the book. I found this entire secondary story to be superfluous, unnecessary, distracting, and way over the top. Diego does nearly nothing to help the situation and honestly he’d not been much of a sympathetic character up to this point so I couldn’t really care about his pain. Instead I felt horrible for the fae and what they went through for no reason other than to keep the story going. Clearly I connected with the characters but just couldn’t buy into the plot.
Thankfully that ends eventually and there is another less ridiculous but still unnecessary plot about the fae going public so they can be their own sovereign nation. Now this is not as bad as the alien storyline but just feels unnecessary. This could have been its own book instead of tacked onto an already full one. Plus there are more issues between Finn and Diego that Diego brushes aside. Diego becomes more and more involved with the fae and their diplomatic status while Finn is clearly not doing well. Finn sulks for a long time and makes some really stupid decisions but with Diego’s arrogance and real lack of tangible concern for Finn, I couldn’t blame him. Whereas Diego was a favorite character of mine in the first book, I just found him very off putting here. I did like the epilogue though and hopefully these two can finally get a happy ending away from Diego’s high handed arrogance and Finn’s oversensitive emotions. Plus the dragon at the end is a touch of genius.
Overall this is a very mixed story that I enjoyed in some parts and really hated in others. It has all the elements that I liked of the first story – touches of humor, good characters, developed storylines, witty dialogue, fun sex scenes – but it also gets overshadowed by the sense of ridiculous as the story keeps going on and on and on. I think if this had been divided into 3 books - the fae court / government abduction / finn’s concerns, going public - each of these would have been more successful. But that’s just my opinion. Sadly I don’t recommend this and would say read Finn again instead.
The sequel starts out with a ridiculous jealousy scene. I’m sorry but I found this extremely hard to fathom and buy into. Diego and Finn have declared their ever lasting love, promised to be true and faithful and while the situation is pretty damning, Diego storms off in a jealous huff while hurling horrible names at Finn. So all those declarations of love just disappear at the first hurdle? I get that Diego would be jealous, hurt, and even suspicious but his reaction is so over the top, I just couldn’t buy into it. I put that aside though as it’s clearly just a vehicle to get into the real story. Now Finn and Diego are in the Otherworld where the fae live and immediately become embroiled in court antics, a mysterious illness plaguing the fae, and a potential war between the courts.
This is unequivocally the best part of the story. The fae world is interesting and their dynamics, while familiar to most fantasy stories, remain fun to read. The various new characters introduced completely stole the story and any scenes they were in. Diego is set up as too good to be true in this part and he acts kind of horribly. He does and thinks much more damning things than the situation he found Finn in and is only vaguely aware of his hypocrisy. Diego comes across as some kind of supreme savior to the fae people while Finn, who consistently works hard to save them as well, is pretty much ignored and put down. For his part Diego does mourn Finn and wants to be together, but he lacks the intensity of emotion that Finn has. Finn is definitely needier but Diego seems more preoccupied by the color of trees than his relationship to Finn, which he pretty much takes for granted.
Once the court intrigue and illness are resolved, the story really could have ended there for me. Instead that’s only barely half way and the plot lines just keep coming. Up to now I had some issues but they were minor as the writing kept the story tight, interesting, and moving. Unfortunately once they’re back in the human world, the story just veers off key and never recovers. There is a new twist with Finn convinced he doesn’t deserve Diego while Diego constantly dismisses Finn’s feelings and worries. Anytime Finn tries to explain he’s jealous or upset or worried, Diego simply soothes him and dismisses any issue as if Diego’s mere word is enough. This really bothered me and had Diego coming across as arrogant and cold despite his verbal assertions that he really loves Finn.
At the same time there is the most ridiculous plotline where the government kidnaps everyone assuming the fae are aliens. They go to some secret underground instillation and everyone undergoes horrific experiments. All I can say is I rolled my eyes so much I thought they’d pop out of my head and really, really, really considered not finishing the book. I found this entire secondary story to be superfluous, unnecessary, distracting, and way over the top. Diego does nearly nothing to help the situation and honestly he’d not been much of a sympathetic character up to this point so I couldn’t really care about his pain. Instead I felt horrible for the fae and what they went through for no reason other than to keep the story going. Clearly I connected with the characters but just couldn’t buy into the plot.
Thankfully that ends eventually and there is another less ridiculous but still unnecessary plot about the fae going public so they can be their own sovereign nation. Now this is not as bad as the alien storyline but just feels unnecessary. This could have been its own book instead of tacked onto an already full one. Plus there are more issues between Finn and Diego that Diego brushes aside. Diego becomes more and more involved with the fae and their diplomatic status while Finn is clearly not doing well. Finn sulks for a long time and makes some really stupid decisions but with Diego’s arrogance and real lack of tangible concern for Finn, I couldn’t blame him. Whereas Diego was a favorite character of mine in the first book, I just found him very off putting here. I did like the epilogue though and hopefully these two can finally get a happy ending away from Diego’s high handed arrogance and Finn’s oversensitive emotions. Plus the dragon at the end is a touch of genius.
Overall this is a very mixed story that I enjoyed in some parts and really hated in others. It has all the elements that I liked of the first story – touches of humor, good characters, developed storylines, witty dialogue, fun sex scenes – but it also gets overshadowed by the sense of ridiculous as the story keeps going on and on and on. I think if this had been divided into 3 books - the fae court / government abduction / finn’s concerns, going public - each of these would have been more successful. But that’s just my opinion. Sadly I don’t recommend this and would say read Finn again instead.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 8, 2014
2.5, rounded up
This story was quite a bit different from the first and I didn't care for it. There were sone good parts, but I was mostly disappointed.
I was so excited to read more about Finn and Diego, but that insecure and melodramatic pooka was not my Finn. A few moments of insecurity would have been understandable, but this was too teenage angst for me. Of course, the Fae were prone to childish overreactions, but this was over the top, and irritating.
And then the government happened and I did not like that part of the story at all.
I loved getting to know more about the Fae world, though, and all those secondary characters were wonderful.
This story was quite a bit different from the first and I didn't care for it. There were sone good parts, but I was mostly disappointed.
I was so excited to read more about Finn and Diego, but that insecure and melodramatic pooka was not my Finn. A few moments of insecurity would have been understandable, but this was too teenage angst for me. Of course, the Fae were prone to childish overreactions, but this was over the top, and irritating.
And then the government happened and I did not like that part of the story at all.
I loved getting to know more about the Fae world, though, and all those secondary characters were wonderful.
August 16, 2014
I absolutely loved Finn and had been chomping at the bit for the sequel. Diego made me a very happy woman though one part of the story made me say WTH?
It happens at the beginning of the book when Finn rescues a young woman from drowning, brings her back to the home he and Diego shared in Montana, to care for her. Diego comes back, eager for the pooka he loves only to have a silly, jealous tizzy fit seeing the woman wrapped in a blanket and in Finn's arms. Instead of at least TALKING about it rationally, Diego stalks off in a lather and strange things ensue--basically tears an opening between the mortal realm and the world of the fae.
Sorry, but that was just a STUPID way to get to that point!
I get that the relationship between Diego and Finn is still new, and that Finn as pooka has had lovers of both sexes n the past, but he'd already pledged himself faithful in the first book. So why the unnecessary plot device? Oh well. One star deducted.
There are now bigger problems with the opening of the gateway between the worlds. Diego finds himself in the world of the fae and things are most certainly not going well. I adore Celtic mythology and it was wonderful to revisit some of my favourite characters in a more modern setting. There are court intrigues, a wasting disease that fells even the greatest of fae champions, and Diego and Finn with a LOT of unresolved issues.
Then things get weird.
Somehow, a secret arm of the U.S. government intrudes, believing that Finn and the other fae who've crossed into the mortal world for healing are actually space aliens bent on invasion. Whee, guess paranoid top brass have never read Lord of the Rings.
I have to say my favourite characters are not the main ones, but Tia Carmen who brings her healing skills to the fae, the always unflappable Miriam, Diego's super-agent who knows how to call in serious favours, and Zach (whose story I've GOT to read now), an honorable soldier who finds himself right smack in the middle of his favourite author's (Diego's) real-life faerie tale.
It's been a long time since I've enjoyed urban fantasy along the lines of Charles de Lint, Terri Windling/Ellen Datlow, and Guy Gavriel Kay. Diego reads like those classics, immersing the reader in a fantastical world with fae who can be all-too human but only just.
It happens at the beginning of the book when Finn rescues a young woman from drowning, brings her back to the home he and Diego shared in Montana, to care for her. Diego comes back, eager for the pooka he loves only to have a silly, jealous tizzy fit seeing the woman wrapped in a blanket and in Finn's arms. Instead of at least TALKING about it rationally, Diego stalks off in a lather and strange things ensue--basically tears an opening between the mortal realm and the world of the fae.
Sorry, but that was just a STUPID way to get to that point!
I get that the relationship between Diego and Finn is still new, and that Finn as pooka has had lovers of both sexes n the past, but he'd already pledged himself faithful in the first book. So why the unnecessary plot device? Oh well. One star deducted.
There are now bigger problems with the opening of the gateway between the worlds. Diego finds himself in the world of the fae and things are most certainly not going well. I adore Celtic mythology and it was wonderful to revisit some of my favourite characters in a more modern setting. There are court intrigues, a wasting disease that fells even the greatest of fae champions, and Diego and Finn with a LOT of unresolved issues.
Then things get weird.
Somehow, a secret arm of the U.S. government intrudes, believing that Finn and the other fae who've crossed into the mortal world for healing are actually space aliens bent on invasion. Whee, guess paranoid top brass have never read Lord of the Rings.
I have to say my favourite characters are not the main ones, but Tia Carmen who brings her healing skills to the fae, the always unflappable Miriam, Diego's super-agent who knows how to call in serious favours, and Zach (whose story I've GOT to read now), an honorable soldier who finds himself right smack in the middle of his favourite author's (Diego's) real-life faerie tale.
It's been a long time since I've enjoyed urban fantasy along the lines of Charles de Lint, Terri Windling/Ellen Datlow, and Guy Gavriel Kay. Diego reads like those classics, immersing the reader in a fantastical world with fae who can be all-too human but only just.
March 5, 2015
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3.75 Stars
Some time has passed since the end of Finn and we find our boys in Montana. A miscommunication causes an accident that sends them both into the land of the Fae.
I found the Otherworld to be a rich setting with interesting characters. And we are introduced to a lot of new personalities.
Overall, I liked Diego a little more than the first book however, it felt like the book was told in three, distinctive parts parts. The first being the adventure in the land of the fae and dealing with the mysterious illness, which lasts about half way through the book. During this time we also see more of Finn and Diego’s relationship developing.
The second part felt like it came out of left field, and while exciting, didn’t feel like it should have been part of the same book but another installment. It was horrifically descriptive and dark; a stark contrast to the beauty of the fae world.
It then transitions into “act 3″ so to speak, and a frustrating miscommunication and eight long months pass before we get our HEA. The end is satisfying though, and I read the whole book in a day, wanting to see what happened next. If you enjoyed Finn, I recommend reading Diego.
I would like to thank Angel Martinez for providing me with the eRC of this title in exchange for my honest opinion.
3.75 Stars
Some time has passed since the end of Finn and we find our boys in Montana. A miscommunication causes an accident that sends them both into the land of the Fae.
I found the Otherworld to be a rich setting with interesting characters. And we are introduced to a lot of new personalities.
Overall, I liked Diego a little more than the first book however, it felt like the book was told in three, distinctive parts parts. The first being the adventure in the land of the fae and dealing with the mysterious illness, which lasts about half way through the book. During this time we also see more of Finn and Diego’s relationship developing.
The second part felt like it came out of left field, and while exciting, didn’t feel like it should have been part of the same book but another installment. It was horrifically descriptive and dark; a stark contrast to the beauty of the fae world.
It then transitions into “act 3″ so to speak, and a frustrating miscommunication and eight long months pass before we get our HEA. The end is satisfying though, and I read the whole book in a day, wanting to see what happened next. If you enjoyed Finn, I recommend reading Diego.
I would like to thank Angel Martinez for providing me with the eRC of this title in exchange for my honest opinion.
August 3, 2014
4.5/5.0
I adore Finn. When I finished his book, I immediately picked up Diego. I needed more Finn! Don’t get me wrong, Diego is a wonderful character too. He is Finn’s soul mate and he took good care of my Pooka. In this installment our guys are settled in Montana, living a seemingly happy life together. Diego travels a lot with his new found fame and worries about Finn being alone. It is not apparent how much insecurity he is feeling until he returns home early one day and finds Finn in bed asleep with a woman wrapped in his arms. Diego immediately thinks the worst and ignores Finn when he tries to explain. In his rage he accidently rips open the Veil between the human world and the Fae realm. He wakes to find himself alone in a strange place, but only for a few moments, until he is whisked away to the Fae Queen, Danu.
Here our adventure begins as we are introduced to the fae, the landscape of their world, its inhabitants and politics. Never fear, Finn is there too, just not with Diego. In this part of the story, we get more background on Finn and his role in the Fae world. We also see changes in Deigo as his confidence in his magical abilities grows and he learns of his past lives with Finn and the fae. We also learn that all is not well in the Fae realm and Diego seems to be the key to saving them.
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I adore Finn. When I finished his book, I immediately picked up Diego. I needed more Finn! Don’t get me wrong, Diego is a wonderful character too. He is Finn’s soul mate and he took good care of my Pooka. In this installment our guys are settled in Montana, living a seemingly happy life together. Diego travels a lot with his new found fame and worries about Finn being alone. It is not apparent how much insecurity he is feeling until he returns home early one day and finds Finn in bed asleep with a woman wrapped in his arms. Diego immediately thinks the worst and ignores Finn when he tries to explain. In his rage he accidently rips open the Veil between the human world and the Fae realm. He wakes to find himself alone in a strange place, but only for a few moments, until he is whisked away to the Fae Queen, Danu.
Here our adventure begins as we are introduced to the fae, the landscape of their world, its inhabitants and politics. Never fear, Finn is there too, just not with Diego. In this part of the story, we get more background on Finn and his role in the Fae world. We also see changes in Deigo as his confidence in his magical abilities grows and he learns of his past lives with Finn and the fae. We also learn that all is not well in the Fae realm and Diego seems to be the key to saving them.
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August 15, 2014Having marked this book as to read I'm now having doubts having read some reviews.
I loved the first book so much that I don't know if I want to tarnish the memory with what some reviews have classed as OOC behaviour for the two MCs. And having read reviews for book three I am even more concerned.
I think for the time being I will stop where I am.
I loved the first book so much that I don't know if I want to tarnish the memory with what some reviews have classed as OOC behaviour for the two MCs. And having read reviews for book three I am even more concerned.
I think for the time being I will stop where I am.
May 8, 2015
If you love books on fae, this is a fantastic series.
November 14, 2018
Rating: 3.5 stars
While good, this book was no where near as good as the first one in the series. I think the problem was the author tried to cram too much stuff into it. There was just so much going on. From Diego accidentally opening the vail to government experimentation. Add in Diego and Finn’s relationship problems and it was a bit much. I must say that I felt really bad for Finn throughout. I understood his insecurity and I do think that Diego had a tendency to put everyone ahead of his relationship. Then again it’s the same old trope that the MCs just don’t communicate with each other as well as they should. Overall, I enjoyed the story. I’m just not sure whether or not I want to pursue further installments.
While good, this book was no where near as good as the first one in the series. I think the problem was the author tried to cram too much stuff into it. There was just so much going on. From Diego accidentally opening the vail to government experimentation. Add in Diego and Finn’s relationship problems and it was a bit much. I must say that I felt really bad for Finn throughout. I understood his insecurity and I do think that Diego had a tendency to put everyone ahead of his relationship. Then again it’s the same old trope that the MCs just don’t communicate with each other as well as they should. Overall, I enjoyed the story. I’m just not sure whether or not I want to pursue further installments.
December 25, 2018
I was concerned that I might not like this story as much as I liked the first, but I shouldn't have worried. Both Diego and Finn need to learn to trust each other -- I think they may have finally gotten there by the end of the book. Lovely!
September 9, 2018
First, I think I have a few things to get off my chest....This is a re-release/re-write of sorts. It's been completely revamped from the inside out. You'll notice that not only have the covers become more enticing, the story (in my opinion since I haven't read the original) has matured as well. That being said, when looking at reviews for this book, please look at the most "recent" ones. It would be a same to judge from the past, and not the present.
This is the second installment to this series. It picks up in wilderness of Montana where Finn and Diego have made "house". One day, an unfortunate event causes Diego to seize, opening the Veil to the Otherworld where fae and other "mythical" creatures lived. But all is not well in this land. Diego finds himself separated from Finn, trying to connect with him to go home. Only, the Otherworld beings have different plans for both Finn and Diego.
This book takes us on a few roller coaster rides. We get to experience the Otherworld's, both good and bad sides. We watch the harm closed mindedness can do. We follow the never ending struggle of ones self worth. But most importantly, we fall in love all over again with these two characters.
Where I liked the first installment, I LOVED this one!!!!
This is the second installment to this series. It picks up in wilderness of Montana where Finn and Diego have made "house". One day, an unfortunate event causes Diego to seize, opening the Veil to the Otherworld where fae and other "mythical" creatures lived. But all is not well in this land. Diego finds himself separated from Finn, trying to connect with him to go home. Only, the Otherworld beings have different plans for both Finn and Diego.
This book takes us on a few roller coaster rides. We get to experience the Otherworld's, both good and bad sides. We watch the harm closed mindedness can do. We follow the never ending struggle of ones self worth. But most importantly, we fall in love all over again with these two characters.
Where I liked the first installment, I LOVED this one!!!!
May 6, 2016
Finn and Diego are back! :)
In Diego, a misunderstanding between Finn and Diego causes a tear in the Veil and they are sucked into the Otherworld. Separated and held by the different Fae courts, they must find each other again. But this is only the beginning...
Firstly, let me start with the reason that this only has four stars and not five, even though I loved it. On at least two separate occasions, it felt as though the book was nearing its climax, but, in reality, I wasn't that far through at all. Perhaps this could be forgiven if there had been some foreshadowing in earlier chapters of what was to come, as then perhaps the book might not have felt so disjointed in places. I can understand why this narrative structure might work in some novels (and, trust me, I was happy I had more left to read!) but in Diego it made me uncomfortable and occasionally tossed me unceremoniously out of the story.
However, when this is the only negative that sticks out for me, I'd say Angel Martinez has done a good job. I mean, it might just be me being nitpicky so don't let me put you off! ;)
I said in my review for Finn that I would love to see the other side of the Veil and more Fae, and, in Diego, my prayers were answered. Yay!
As I've come to expect from Angel Martinez's work, the characters were three dimensional, vibrant and the secondary characters existed outside the sphere of the main characters. Which is always good. I hate when characters only exist in relation to the protagonist and don't have lives of their own. I initially had some issues picturing and relating to a lot of the Fae (characters with animal features (heads, tails, feet, etc) or talking animals are one of my reading turn-offs), it didn't take that long for me to break through that barrier. The thing I liked the most about the Formorians were that they were not just humans with animal features. They acted like they should, hunting, snarling, mating, whatever. And the sidhe, once again, were not just humans with pointy ears. They were most decidedly not human. I think that's a great achievement (and, of course, a lot of the humour stems from that - 'cream that has been frozen', anyone? ;D).
I particularly loved the character of Lugh. I thought his backstory was really interesting, and (if Diego's reactions are anything to go by) he is damn sexy. ;D And I loved Sionnach and Angus too! They're so adorable! *squishes them with love* And, of course, Finn, though occasionally he's a stupid moron and I want to shake him and rattle his tiny pooka brain (in a loving way).
The culture of the Otherworld was also well-developed, with things like casual nudity, 'mating' and the herald system seeming natural and not just there for the sake of it. I love how Angel Martinez manages to make her cultures seem rich and layered without spending paragraphs and paragraphs going over the minutiae. I enjoyed the politics between the courts, though I would have liked to see more of the Fae outside those two courts - the wild fae, the bann sidhe, the dragons, etc.
Even though this is primarily erotica, the sex didn't seem overly important or the 'focus' of the story. Sure, there were some steamy sex scenes, but I found the plot a lot more interesting. Perhaps this a good thing, however, as one of the main problems with erotica is when it is Porn Without Plot (or, if you prefer, Plot? What Plot?).
I wasn't too sure on the end of the novel, mainly because I'm rather cynical about humankind's ability . But, you know, this is a small detail, and I was pleased with the whole Happily Ever After epilogue. I'm a bit of a sucker for happy endings, no matter how unrealistic.
It seems as though the series is over, though I would love more stories set in this world. Perhaps not focusing on Finn and Diego, but on humans sneaking onto the Fae island and falling in love, or a Fae venturing out into the 'real world' and finding love. Or a book with Lugh and Zack (totally would not complain *_*).
If you've read Finn, Diego is a worthy sequel. If you haven't read Finn, why not?! Go read it! :D
In Diego, a misunderstanding between Finn and Diego causes a tear in the Veil and they are sucked into the Otherworld. Separated and held by the different Fae courts, they must find each other again. But this is only the beginning...
Firstly, let me start with the reason that this only has four stars and not five, even though I loved it. On at least two separate occasions, it felt as though the book was nearing its climax, but, in reality, I wasn't that far through at all. Perhaps this could be forgiven if there had been some foreshadowing in earlier chapters of what was to come, as then perhaps the book might not have felt so disjointed in places. I can understand why this narrative structure might work in some novels (and, trust me, I was happy I had more left to read!) but in Diego it made me uncomfortable and occasionally tossed me unceremoniously out of the story.
However, when this is the only negative that sticks out for me, I'd say Angel Martinez has done a good job. I mean, it might just be me being nitpicky so don't let me put you off! ;)
I said in my review for Finn that I would love to see the other side of the Veil and more Fae, and, in Diego, my prayers were answered. Yay!
As I've come to expect from Angel Martinez's work, the characters were three dimensional, vibrant and the secondary characters existed outside the sphere of the main characters. Which is always good. I hate when characters only exist in relation to the protagonist and don't have lives of their own. I initially had some issues picturing and relating to a lot of the Fae (characters with animal features (heads, tails, feet, etc) or talking animals are one of my reading turn-offs), it didn't take that long for me to break through that barrier. The thing I liked the most about the Formorians were that they were not just humans with animal features. They acted like they should, hunting, snarling, mating, whatever. And the sidhe, once again, were not just humans with pointy ears. They were most decidedly not human. I think that's a great achievement (and, of course, a lot of the humour stems from that - 'cream that has been frozen', anyone? ;D).
I particularly loved the character of Lugh. I thought his backstory was really interesting, and (if Diego's reactions are anything to go by) he is damn sexy. ;D And I loved Sionnach and Angus too! They're so adorable! *squishes them with love* And, of course, Finn, though occasionally he's a stupid moron and I want to shake him and rattle his tiny pooka brain (in a loving way).
The culture of the Otherworld was also well-developed, with things like casual nudity, 'mating' and the herald system seeming natural and not just there for the sake of it. I love how Angel Martinez manages to make her cultures seem rich and layered without spending paragraphs and paragraphs going over the minutiae. I enjoyed the politics between the courts, though I would have liked to see more of the Fae outside those two courts - the wild fae, the bann sidhe, the dragons, etc.
Even though this is primarily erotica, the sex didn't seem overly important or the 'focus' of the story. Sure, there were some steamy sex scenes, but I found the plot a lot more interesting. Perhaps this a good thing, however, as one of the main problems with erotica is when it is Porn Without Plot (or, if you prefer, Plot? What Plot?).
I wasn't too sure on the end of the novel, mainly because I'm rather cynical about humankind's ability . But, you know, this is a small detail, and I was pleased with the whole Happily Ever After epilogue. I'm a bit of a sucker for happy endings, no matter how unrealistic.
It seems as though the series is over, though I would love more stories set in this world. Perhaps not focusing on Finn and Diego, but on humans sneaking onto the Fae island and falling in love, or a Fae venturing out into the 'real world' and finding love. Or a book with Lugh and Zack (totally would not complain *_*).
If you've read Finn, Diego is a worthy sequel. If you haven't read Finn, why not?! Go read it! :D
June 10, 2014
I LOVE THIS BOOK! This series really…. So I sort of accidentally came across this series via Sid Love. I started reviewing books at the beginning of the year for Sid and he planned an author of the month event, Angel Martinez was one of the authors. I was not familiar with her books, looked at a list and saw the Endangered Fae books. They sounded fun and I asked for them. They were mid transition to a new publisher and not available. I told Sid to just pick something for me. He picked Angel’s Brimstone stories. They were fabulous! So much fun! But I’ve been watching and waiting for the Fae books to appear. Finn came out a little while ago, and I read and reviewed it. So worth the wait! I love Finn and Diego so much, and Angel’s writing is fantastic.
Now we have another Finn and Diego story. What a mess these two have gotten in to. Let’s talk just a bit about the plot… Finn, being the clueless pooka that he is, causes all sorts of stress for poor Diego. Diego, being the stupid human that he is, jumps to an incorrect conclusion and freaks out. Not that I blame him, he comes home early from a trip and finds Finn curled up in bed with a woman. Naked. Finn has rescued a cold, unconscious woman from the river, and decided the best way to warm her up was to strip both of them naked and climb in their bed. Enter Diego. Chaos ensues, Diego flips his lid and accidentally opens a crack in Veil to the Faery realm. They both get sucked through the gap, but separated on the other side. They end up on opposite sides of a fae conflict, each thinking the other is dead, or at least not on that side of the Veil. It’s actually a heartbreaking bit of time, I got teary-eyed for them and for another character as well. The battle is oh so traditional, both in helmets, unknown champions, until they realize what is happening. Then really bad stuff happens. The Fae are dying, and Diego may be the solution. It’s sad and wonderful, frustrating and satisfying. But enough about the plot! Just know that it is awesome.
I was an emotional mess reading this book. Angel had me crying before the first quarter of the book, a couple of times after that, and I’m still teary after the end. I was sad, stressed, mad, and happy. I loved Finn, I HATED Finn. There is a deep connection between Diego and Finn, sometimes too deep. They are so tangled up together, they don’t always communicate as they should, and bad shit happens. I wanted to shake them several times. See? That’s how spazzy I am after reading this book… (they are NOT real people!) Anyway. Deep connection, bad communication, sweet sex, hot make up sex, blah blah blah. Read the book.
There is a lot to these stories. More so in this book than the last, I’m not an expert on Celtic mythology, I know a little here and there and recognize names and characteristics of the traditional myths. The Endangered Fae books are a fantastic interpretation of these old myths and legends. Lugh, Danu, Balor, Taliesin, Finn, Morrigan, etc. The fae, shape shifters, the veil between worlds. It’s all here and amazing. Angel blends the faery realm and the modern realm seamlessly. I believed every bit of it. She obviously knows her mythology, researches well, and gets it all together brilliantly. There’s a wonderful underlying message about acceptance as well. Or maybe intolerance and stupidity. Which turns in to acceptance eventually. It is beautiful.
Here’s my review of Finn, the first book in this series. You WILL need to read Finn first. http://lovebytesreviews.com/2014/05/1...
A copy of this book was provided for reviwing. Please visit www.lovebytesreviews.com to see this and many more reviews!
Now we have another Finn and Diego story. What a mess these two have gotten in to. Let’s talk just a bit about the plot… Finn, being the clueless pooka that he is, causes all sorts of stress for poor Diego. Diego, being the stupid human that he is, jumps to an incorrect conclusion and freaks out. Not that I blame him, he comes home early from a trip and finds Finn curled up in bed with a woman. Naked. Finn has rescued a cold, unconscious woman from the river, and decided the best way to warm her up was to strip both of them naked and climb in their bed. Enter Diego. Chaos ensues, Diego flips his lid and accidentally opens a crack in Veil to the Faery realm. They both get sucked through the gap, but separated on the other side. They end up on opposite sides of a fae conflict, each thinking the other is dead, or at least not on that side of the Veil. It’s actually a heartbreaking bit of time, I got teary-eyed for them and for another character as well. The battle is oh so traditional, both in helmets, unknown champions, until they realize what is happening. Then really bad stuff happens. The Fae are dying, and Diego may be the solution. It’s sad and wonderful, frustrating and satisfying. But enough about the plot! Just know that it is awesome.
I was an emotional mess reading this book. Angel had me crying before the first quarter of the book, a couple of times after that, and I’m still teary after the end. I was sad, stressed, mad, and happy. I loved Finn, I HATED Finn. There is a deep connection between Diego and Finn, sometimes too deep. They are so tangled up together, they don’t always communicate as they should, and bad shit happens. I wanted to shake them several times. See? That’s how spazzy I am after reading this book… (they are NOT real people!) Anyway. Deep connection, bad communication, sweet sex, hot make up sex, blah blah blah. Read the book.
There is a lot to these stories. More so in this book than the last, I’m not an expert on Celtic mythology, I know a little here and there and recognize names and characteristics of the traditional myths. The Endangered Fae books are a fantastic interpretation of these old myths and legends. Lugh, Danu, Balor, Taliesin, Finn, Morrigan, etc. The fae, shape shifters, the veil between worlds. It’s all here and amazing. Angel blends the faery realm and the modern realm seamlessly. I believed every bit of it. She obviously knows her mythology, researches well, and gets it all together brilliantly. There’s a wonderful underlying message about acceptance as well. Or maybe intolerance and stupidity. Which turns in to acceptance eventually. It is beautiful.
Here’s my review of Finn, the first book in this series. You WILL need to read Finn first. http://lovebytesreviews.com/2014/05/1...
A copy of this book was provided for reviwing. Please visit www.lovebytesreviews.com to see this and many more reviews!
June 25, 2014
June 24, 2014
Review of DIEGO: ENDANGERED FAE, by Angel Martinez
Review by Jaycee, for Books ‘N Cozy Spots Book Reviews, www.Talon-ps.com
(Gratis copy provided by author for honest review, however reviewer also purchased book on Amazon.com)
I must warn those looking for input on this story that this reviewer is essentially Fae-challenged. Bereft of fairy dust. Lacking in fantastical understanding of any kind. I usually find the Fae worlds affect me much like math did back in the day, where even a determined mother and a sack full of chestnuts (we were an abacus-free family) could not crack the mental barrier that was math. There were so many rules and formulae, and every damned one of them with exceptions. Just like Fae. And I usually have a mental barrier to their stories because I can’t, or won’t, keep track.
But I love this story. Perhaps not from the same angle or perspective of most Fantasy readers, but I love it just the same. And I could and I did keep track of all the characters, and came to appreciate a few of them as much as Finn and Diego. Speaking of whom…
It was pleasing to watch as Diego came into himself and his powers, without even really being aware that was what he was doing. He was a natural, and unencumbered by experiences of past lives, such that, hopefully, this life sticks around for a while. In an aside to the author: you know, it wouldn’t be amiss in some future book, to see Diego inadvertently manscape Mitch in the form of a short-hair depilatory using his now well controlled wireless remote. I mean, Fae being a bunch of vindictive little bast…guys, and all. Just a thought…
I was surprised though not entirely disappointed that Finn seemed to retreat into weaknesses perceived by others, particularly in the face of his own kind of strength displayed in Book One (FINN: Endangered Fae). I felt it marginalized him somewhat until the very end when he stepped up to his own personal plate, and did so without fan-fare or attention seeking devices.
This romp was further facilitated by a subtextual lesson that “humanity”, and I use the term loosely, is often it’s own worst enemy because of their ignorant fears.
A small detraction from the overall story for me at least, would come in the form of a bit too much angst in the Diego-Finn personal relationship. The back and forth in status and the insecurities might have been a bit distracting from the overall tale, though in the end the results and the means of getting there, all made sense. The love story was ultimately gratifying to this romance-focused reader.
Some truly excellent secondary characters continue to promise a full and rich saga ahead. And all this reader needs now is some focused LLL (Learning of Legend and Lore) to fill in where once there were meaningless chestnuts!
Review of DIEGO: ENDANGERED FAE, by Angel Martinez
Review by Jaycee, for Books ‘N Cozy Spots Book Reviews, www.Talon-ps.com
(Gratis copy provided by author for honest review, however reviewer also purchased book on Amazon.com)
I must warn those looking for input on this story that this reviewer is essentially Fae-challenged. Bereft of fairy dust. Lacking in fantastical understanding of any kind. I usually find the Fae worlds affect me much like math did back in the day, where even a determined mother and a sack full of chestnuts (we were an abacus-free family) could not crack the mental barrier that was math. There were so many rules and formulae, and every damned one of them with exceptions. Just like Fae. And I usually have a mental barrier to their stories because I can’t, or won’t, keep track.
But I love this story. Perhaps not from the same angle or perspective of most Fantasy readers, but I love it just the same. And I could and I did keep track of all the characters, and came to appreciate a few of them as much as Finn and Diego. Speaking of whom…
It was pleasing to watch as Diego came into himself and his powers, without even really being aware that was what he was doing. He was a natural, and unencumbered by experiences of past lives, such that, hopefully, this life sticks around for a while. In an aside to the author: you know, it wouldn’t be amiss in some future book, to see Diego inadvertently manscape Mitch in the form of a short-hair depilatory using his now well controlled wireless remote. I mean, Fae being a bunch of vindictive little bast…guys, and all. Just a thought…
I was surprised though not entirely disappointed that Finn seemed to retreat into weaknesses perceived by others, particularly in the face of his own kind of strength displayed in Book One (FINN: Endangered Fae). I felt it marginalized him somewhat until the very end when he stepped up to his own personal plate, and did so without fan-fare or attention seeking devices.
This romp was further facilitated by a subtextual lesson that “humanity”, and I use the term loosely, is often it’s own worst enemy because of their ignorant fears.
A small detraction from the overall story for me at least, would come in the form of a bit too much angst in the Diego-Finn personal relationship. The back and forth in status and the insecurities might have been a bit distracting from the overall tale, though in the end the results and the means of getting there, all made sense. The love story was ultimately gratifying to this romance-focused reader.
Some truly excellent secondary characters continue to promise a full and rich saga ahead. And all this reader needs now is some focused LLL (Learning of Legend and Lore) to fill in where once there were meaningless chestnuts!
April 9, 2012
I loved this book and this series!
Angel was concerned about my comment regarding Fae courts in a review for Finn, because they make an appearance in this book, however, it is still different than the courts have been portrayed before, this time there was a vulnerability along with the game playing and I liked that different perspective.
This one was a different kind of heartbreak for the doubts Finn goes through because as the reader, of course you know he should have no doubts, but he had to travel the path he did to really feel confident in his partnership with Diego.
There is a whole set of new fae characters in this one, who will pull at your heartstrings with the events that take place in the book - lots of action as well as a result - which also made me cry, but so well written you expect (or just want) to see Finn or Lugh outside your door....
Fantastic series, great characters, I highly recommend them and like that it is left where it could be the end, or there could be more books to the series with other characters too - brilliant!
Angel was concerned about my comment regarding Fae courts in a review for Finn, because they make an appearance in this book, however, it is still different than the courts have been portrayed before, this time there was a vulnerability along with the game playing and I liked that different perspective.
This one was a different kind of heartbreak for the doubts Finn goes through because as the reader, of course you know he should have no doubts, but he had to travel the path he did to really feel confident in his partnership with Diego.
There is a whole set of new fae characters in this one, who will pull at your heartstrings with the events that take place in the book - lots of action as well as a result - which also made me cry, but so well written you expect (or just want) to see Finn or Lugh outside your door....
Fantastic series, great characters, I highly recommend them and like that it is left where it could be the end, or there could be more books to the series with other characters too - brilliant!
June 20, 2014
Rating: 5 stars out of 5
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From my review: "When a book and characters are able to pull me into their story to the point that I forget the time and other things I need to be doing then I know that the author has accomplished their mission as a craftsman of tales, a first rate storyteller that would be welcomed at any fire or table around. That's how I felt about Diego (Endangered Fae #2) when I finally put down the Kindle and looked at the clock. I couldn't believe how late it was or how absorbed I had been in Diego, the second book in the Endangered Fae series by Angel Martinez. I loved the first story, but this one built on that and became so much better…."
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October 15, 2016
Diego and Finn are settling into life in Montana when Diego, jealous, inadvertently opens a door into the Otherworld. Now the two are stuck on the other side where they are facing Finn’s past as well as quarrelling Fae and mysterious illnesses. Working together is the only option. But only if Diego and Finn can find a way around egos and old feuds. If that is not bad enough, returning lands them in the middle of U.S. Government investigations.
I love the progression of this series. It has so much to offer and makes for some fantastic reading. Twists and turns keep us on our toes and we never know where our two heroes will wind up. One thing is certain, the two love each other and will be there for each other. Delightful from the first page to the last, if you enjoy MM paranormal tales, then this one is for you.
I love the progression of this series. It has so much to offer and makes for some fantastic reading. Twists and turns keep us on our toes and we never know where our two heroes will wind up. One thing is certain, the two love each other and will be there for each other. Delightful from the first page to the last, if you enjoy MM paranormal tales, then this one is for you.
June 29, 2014
Finn and Diego are thrown into the Fae world when Diego wrongly thinks Finn is cheating on him. Diego draws in his full magic when his jealousy over rides his good sense ripping a hole between the two worlds. This one is darker than the first book. Sadly, I wish there had been more humor like the first, but it wasn't a humorous situation.
The Fae world is further explored. Relationships are reveal and more characters are fleshed out. The Fae become the center of attention by more than just the reader in book two.
I adore the relationship between Diego and Finn. They have quickly become one of my very favorite couples. I give it a river full of stars.
December 10, 2022
What should I say? I adored so many things in this story…the Otherworld…can I visit too? I loved the inhabitants of the Otherworld from the majestads, champions, heralds to all the other fae. How they are interacting with each other, who is the lover of whom or was the lover in another life, the connections of the fae among themselves as well as with the earth. It´s all so richly described, the characters are great and of course the humour didn´t fall short either.
See full review here: Rainbow Gold Review
See full review here: Rainbow Gold Review
March 19, 2010
Spectacular Continuation
The worlds that Ms. Martinez creates are amazingly rich in color and texture and Diego is no exception. Diego slips through the veil between the world of Fae and humans and has to battle old feuds and find a cure for what is killing the Fae.
This story is surrounded by magic, love, and tolerance. But what I love most is how we are allowed to see Finn and Diego’s HEA as they work together to blend their two worlds.
Now it’s time for Lugh and Zach’s story…hint, hint…Big-Fat-Fantasy-Hint to the author.
The worlds that Ms. Martinez creates are amazingly rich in color and texture and Diego is no exception. Diego slips through the veil between the world of Fae and humans and has to battle old feuds and find a cure for what is killing the Fae.
This story is surrounded by magic, love, and tolerance. But what I love most is how we are allowed to see Finn and Diego’s HEA as they work together to blend their two worlds.
Now it’s time for Lugh and Zach’s story…hint, hint…Big-Fat-Fantasy-Hint to the author.
July 26, 2014
3.5 stars. I liked this overall. Lots of action and a great HEA ending. What I didn't like was our two heroes being apart for much of the book. I want romance in my stories and not quite so much angst and being apart. Maybe that's just me.
March 22, 2012
They are still as adorable as they were in the first book. Good descriptions on the fairy world. So glad to see that the author spent time to fully built the world and not just sparing a few paragraphs for it.
I want more Finn!
I want more Finn!
July 14, 2012
Really original plot, great characters and well written. Loved it!
May 26, 2012
I'm having trouble giving stars but this would be another 5 star book for me by Angel.
I really like this universe she's made.
I really like this universe she's made.
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June 18, 2014
4.5 stars
December 4, 2018
Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5
I almost don’t know where to begin with this. So much happens, it almost feels like different stories cobbled together. Diego and Finn are living in their new house in the Montana forest. Diego has to take a business trip to New York. While he’s gone, Finn saves a drowning women and tries to keep her warm. When Diego comes home and catches them together, his jealousy rips the Veil to the Otherworld open. Here the sidhe and fomorian courts are at odds. There is a wasting disease and the fae are dying because they have been cut off from the earth magic of the world. They need to find a safe place, with unpolluted air and water to cross over. It’s difficult to read stories regarding mythology or folklore, because to some these are their religious beliefs ripped apart by poetic license. I am at a loss as to what to say about the book when the U.S. government comes to deal with the “invaders.” This part feels like she had something left over from Prisoner 374215 (another book by this author), and adapted it and inserted it here. Then, we have the modern ending to the hostilities with a press conferences and good PR.
Instead of grounding this story, Diego and Finn’s relationship is just another agitator. The author uses the plot device of lovers in multiple lives, rather than actually developing their relationship in the here and now. They are each jealous of others and I’m not sure the lack of trust is ever dealt with effectively. They teeter between insecurity and desperation. There is a lot of sex, but why is it always when Finn is injured? They keep swearing their undying love with pet names, but then they hurt each other–Diego with his need to help everyone and not prioritizing Finn, and Finn with his insecurities that send him running away. Then, we have the wedding epilogue. Wow. I got whiplash from reading all that. One would hope now that they are married, all this OTT angst will stop.
It’s strange in a book filled with fae characters, that the people who stand out are the humans: Zach the marine, Miriam the agent, and Tia Carmen the wise woman. I have a feeling Zach and Lugh will be in book three. I also felt that the book kept me running from one emergency to another to cover up any deficiencies. I would say if you would like to see one version of how it might go if fae were real (misunderstood and friendly) and came out to the world, then you might like to read this.
I almost don’t know where to begin with this. So much happens, it almost feels like different stories cobbled together. Diego and Finn are living in their new house in the Montana forest. Diego has to take a business trip to New York. While he’s gone, Finn saves a drowning women and tries to keep her warm. When Diego comes home and catches them together, his jealousy rips the Veil to the Otherworld open. Here the sidhe and fomorian courts are at odds. There is a wasting disease and the fae are dying because they have been cut off from the earth magic of the world. They need to find a safe place, with unpolluted air and water to cross over. It’s difficult to read stories regarding mythology or folklore, because to some these are their religious beliefs ripped apart by poetic license. I am at a loss as to what to say about the book when the U.S. government comes to deal with the “invaders.” This part feels like she had something left over from Prisoner 374215 (another book by this author), and adapted it and inserted it here. Then, we have the modern ending to the hostilities with a press conferences and good PR.
Instead of grounding this story, Diego and Finn’s relationship is just another agitator. The author uses the plot device of lovers in multiple lives, rather than actually developing their relationship in the here and now. They are each jealous of others and I’m not sure the lack of trust is ever dealt with effectively. They teeter between insecurity and desperation. There is a lot of sex, but why is it always when Finn is injured? They keep swearing their undying love with pet names, but then they hurt each other–Diego with his need to help everyone and not prioritizing Finn, and Finn with his insecurities that send him running away. Then, we have the wedding epilogue. Wow. I got whiplash from reading all that. One would hope now that they are married, all this OTT angst will stop.
It’s strange in a book filled with fae characters, that the people who stand out are the humans: Zach the marine, Miriam the agent, and Tia Carmen the wise woman. I have a feeling Zach and Lugh will be in book three. I also felt that the book kept me running from one emergency to another to cover up any deficiencies. I would say if you would like to see one version of how it might go if fae were real (misunderstood and friendly) and came out to the world, then you might like to read this.
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