Title: Finn
Author: Angel Martinez
Publisher: Red Rose Publishing
Publisher URL: http://www.redrosepublishing.com/
Author: Angel Martinez
Publisher: Red Rose Publishing
Publisher URL: http://www.redrosepublishing.com/
ISBN: 978-1-60435-369-3
Genre: Gay, Urban Fantasy
Rating: 5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Critter Nymph
Finn has been exiled to a world he knows nothing about; one that, with its abundance of pollution, could lead to his death. Unable to cope, he finds himself on a bridge but cannot seem to make himself jump.
Crossing the bridge on his way home, Diego sees a man ready to jump. Trying to help, he gets the man to come home with him. After seeing the man turn into an otter, Diego begins to wonder if the whole thing has just been a dream.
I loved this book. The characters are all strongly written and play a part in the story, which is a twist on the usual fairy story. Finn is a pooka, a mythical being from Irish folklore, who has been exiled to this side of the veil. Rather than having him know everything there is to know about this world, the author has done a great job of having him learn as he goes. There is a scene in which Finn, left alone at the apartment, has discovered glue. This was just one of many scenes that had me laughing aloud. Diego, a struggling author, is shown with a mixture of confidence and self-doubt. Strong in his desire to be a writer, he is not always able to stand up to those in his life.
Genre: Gay, Urban Fantasy
Rating: 5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Critter Nymph
Finn has been exiled to a world he knows nothing about; one that, with its abundance of pollution, could lead to his death. Unable to cope, he finds himself on a bridge but cannot seem to make himself jump.
Crossing the bridge on his way home, Diego sees a man ready to jump. Trying to help, he gets the man to come home with him. After seeing the man turn into an otter, Diego begins to wonder if the whole thing has just been a dream.
I loved this book. The characters are all strongly written and play a part in the story, which is a twist on the usual fairy story. Finn is a pooka, a mythical being from Irish folklore, who has been exiled to this side of the veil. Rather than having him know everything there is to know about this world, the author has done a great job of having him learn as he goes. There is a scene in which Finn, left alone at the apartment, has discovered glue. This was just one of many scenes that had me laughing aloud. Diego, a struggling author, is shown with a mixture of confidence and self-doubt. Strong in his desire to be a writer, he is not always able to stand up to those in his life.
While the men are drawn to each other almost from the beginning, the author lets their relationship build as they get to know each other. Once they do get together however, the sex is intense. With unexpected twists and turns, this story is sure to hold the interest of any fantasy fan.
A side note: Cover artists Missy Lyons deserves some kudos as well, as the cover for this book is gorgeous.
1 comments:
I couldn't agree more with your review. Finn is a must read!
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