The Fallen Kingdom by Elizabeth May

The Falconer trilogy concludes with its final installment, The Fallen Kingdom. 

And still no falcons! Argh!

Part of the reason I picked up this series was the assumption that a series called "Falconer" would actually have something to do with falcons. But there were literally NO FALCONS anywhere! 

Disappointing. 

It should have been called "faery-hunter" or something more indicative of what the actual story is about. 

Anyway, this series was a fun and fantastical journey, and I'm glad I read it. 

389 pages

The Vanishing Throne, Falconer Book 2 by Elizabeth May

Summary: Kam is now in a world of trouble, dealing with the destructive consequences of the outbreak of Fae in Edinburgh. 

Whew! The Vanishing Throne ups the story line of the Falconer series in a tremendous way. This installment is much longer and more intricate than the first book. May truly expands her story and the world in fascinating ways. Even though it had a different vibe from the first book, I couldn't put it down toward the end. The action scenes still remain my favorite part - they keep me on the edge of my seat. 

And I LOVE Derrick, Kam's companion pixie. He is a delight, and I will riot if anything bad ever happens to him. 

Also, why are there no falcons in a book series about Falconers?! And I was disappointed by the lack of steampunk in this book. Where are Kam's inventions and awesome weapons?

458 pages

The Falconer by Elizabeth May

Summary: Aileana Kameron is intent on avenging her mother's death...by hunting and killing every fae in Scotland. She has help from a pixie, a Seer and even a powerful fae himself, Kiaran MacKay. 

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It's steampunk, faery-hunting and historical Scotland all rolled into one quirky and quickly-moving story. The action scenes were my favorite parts, and the author doesn't get bogged down in filler. It isn't perfect, but still enjoyable. 

Favorite Quote: "I want to be there with you until the end." 

378 pages