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Gloamingwood
3.0 out of 5 stars I am on the fence.
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2018
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My main thought after reading this is that it was complicated too deliberately. I did like that it was sort of whimsical in a Monty Python way.
That said, Twig, one of the MCs is really pretty unlikeable. He is, purposefully or not, very wishy-washy. At a couple of points I just wanted to smack him and tell him to grow a set.
I don't know if he was intended to be this bad or not. Either way I found him pretty much a waste of space.
That was also part of my concern, in that he didn't really have much of an individual identity. Again, just sort of a place holder in the book.
I'm not sure about the next book as I don't feel the characters are worth the time.
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Wintermask
4.0 out of 5 stars Cheesy fun
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2018
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A lot of this book was ridiculous, particularly the names of things, but it all was so tongue-in-cheek that it worked. I thought at times it was really over the top, but I felt that overall it was rather sweet. It was kind of like a gay Stardust, although that is an extraordinary book and movie, and this is not quite up to that standard. Still, I mean that as a compliment. This has similarly quirky characters, a series of challenges that are also funny, and a building romance. I’d be interested to see what Maslow might do with a slightly less silly setting, as well, to see if her writing can hold up. I enjoyed this read a lot and am happy to recommend it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars By Fairy Means or Foul by Meghan Maslow
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019
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By Fairy Means or Foul by Megan Maslow

First book in the Starfig Investigation series.
Paranormal or fantasy M-M romantic detective type adventure. Sarcasm and strange events that are often humorous. I laughed out loud at the demon lusting over the unicorn.

A half dragon half fairy main character, a human wizard, a ghost parrot and a demon office admin. Quite the combination.
M-M sex is included. The first scene was detailed but after that it was referred to more with warmth and humor than a actual scene.

I listened to the audible version which was very well down. The various voices were distinctive and easy to picture. I really enjoyed my time listening and believe the narrator made the story for me.
I think I’ll listen to another from the series as long as it’s the same Greg Boudreaux.
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Jaycee
5.0 out of 5 stars Witty and gritty, all at the same time...
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018
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What a fun, fascinating, witty breath of fresh air!

This is the fae world at its frustratingly contradictory best, and while presented as something of a caricature, there is no doubt that it's heart is a study of what it's like to be "different". And despite the lighthearted approach, the message between the lines pulls no punches that the Journey is a serious as it gets.

There is an embarrassment of riches in the cast of characters, and characters they most certainly are! I don't recall when last I had such fun reading, and yet still had an important story at its core. Well done.
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JEN
5.0 out of 5 stars Love, true love - and some seriously funny hijinks
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020
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I LOVED this book to itty bitty bits, every little bit of it I loved. It's so funny, so clever, so original, sweet, sexy & cute, and so well put together. I'm sure there are people who will find that this book is not their cup of tea, but I have absolutely nothing at all negative to say about it. The "good guys" in this book are so ridiculously endearing and Quinn and Twig are so perfect for each other - incredibly flawed separately, but perfect together. How either managed to even survive before they met is a mystery, (though they probably got in a tiny bit less trouble...maybe).

Greg's narration is spectacular, as always. He made this book all the more amazing & I now can't imagine the characters without his voices for them.

I've got the next book already queued up to start in the morning.
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R Keebler
4.0 out of 5 stars Who doesn’t need a 1/2 dragon and 1/2 fairy private investigator
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2019
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Twig Starfig is a PI. His newest case is retrieving a unicorns horn. The unicorn brings his indentured servant to help with the case. Quinn was supposed to be a wizard but failed his final test. Twig and Quinn will have to work together to solve the case and get the life they both need.

I think this book has forever changed my perceptions of dragons, fairies, wizards, ghosts, and various otherworldly beings. Specially Unicorns (nasty bit of business). I enjoyed it.
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R. Rainer
5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable trip from beginning to end.
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2018
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I bought this book on a whim, because I liked the name of the book, and I regret nothing. I was a little hesitate at first when it started with a bed slave but the writer handles it well, showing a degree of care that many don't have. The book is hilarious, and the situations, for all their fantasy elements, believable and the entire thing was a pleasure to read from beginning to end. She has a great way of subverting fantasy tropes and stereotypes that I love. I bought it as an audiobook, and before I even finished listening to it, got the epub version, and am looking forward to the next book in the series and cannot recommend it enough.
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Kira
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Characters and a Lively Tale
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2017
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This book utterly blew me away! I am a big fan of comic fantasy, and I have to say that the author hit the mark perfectly! Meghan Maslow managed to create characters and a universe which in my book are right up there with Robert Aspirin's Myth, Inc.series, and the world of Lawrence Watt-Evans' "The Misenchanted Sword". The characters were engaging, the dialogue made me laugh out loud in many places, an the pace was lively without being rushed. Twig and Quinn are my current favorite M/M couple, and I am definitely looking forward to more books in this series!
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Katherine
4.0 out of 5 stars Frolicking ride after a rocky start
Reviewed in Australia on April 5, 2020
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I have had this sitting on my kindle for awhile, and currently being stuck inside has given me a chance to get to my backlog of books. The blurb definitely had me intrigues - I love a good mystery book, and the fairy elements made it more unique and exciting.

I had a tiny bit of trouble getting into it - it launches into the story, characters and setting without much scene setting, and I was initially a bit confused and disorientated, feeling like I'd missed something crucial (was there a different 1st book??). However, I persevered, and I am glad I did!

This is a genuinely enjoyable book. Funny in parts, it has a fast moving plot, and fascinating characters in both the main couple, and the people they're connected to and meet in their travels. The PI business is exciting, and Twig and Quin make quite the pair! I am definitely keen to continue their journey in the sequel.
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Spacix
5.0 out of 5 stars You'll giggle, and laugh, and exclaim, and love
Reviewed in Canada on October 13, 2017
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This was a compulsively readable book! Having read A Cobra's Charm I was excited to see Maslow had written a full length novel. I strongly encourage you to pick up that short, for not only was it excellent, but it gives a great taste of her writing and character style. And while this book made me laugh, it also at times tore at my heart.

The stars are two characters who don't fit in. As a half dragon half fairy, Twig has never fit in either world. A puny dragon he was kicked out of his mother's clan. As a fairy he is too big with poor magic. Not to mention half breeds are mocked and scorned. Twig gets by, but he doesn't really have any close connections or happiness. Quinn is an indentured servant, a bed slave. He had a rough childhood and now the past three years of his adulthood have been spent at the abuses of a unicorn. Things are never spelled out explicitly but they were not pleasant. He has no home with him humans, but among magic users he is seen as little more than a brainless white. When these two come together their bond starts out of the simple fact that neither makes baseless judgements against the other.

I was glad that Quinn's situation as a bed slave is explored, but it doesn't result in Twig judging him or being disgusted. Disappointingly often such characters are blamed for their actions to survive, even though they are the victim. Twig has no balm upon Quinn for doing what he must as a bed slave- his issues come up with bonding and commitment which is a whole other can of worms.

When you learn what Quinn is, why he's indentured, you'll probably have some guesses right off about the problem. What I was delighted about was that the main characters did figure that out, and enact it, and it wasn't the end of the book! No, it was a natural progression in the journey, a journey I quite liked.

This book has a very fun plot running along. In the search for the horn they are on the job for Quinn and Twig travel all over Elder and meet plenty of creatures. Their relationship gets to form and build while they work together to solve each problem they come across. It was an excellent read, very well paced with an interesting universe.

This book was such a read that I didn't want to put it down. And then I couldn't and read it in a day. Well worth the pick up, this is a great new book!
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Bastida
5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy and funny
Reviewed in France on January 19, 2021
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It started almost quietly and became a very very crazy story. It's really funny and the characters are awesome!! I loved it
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