Parr is also a master of balancing not just multiple storylines that come together, but also moods and elements of storytelling.  Fariidinus has always been magical (and the Heartland continues to be in this latest release), but we also see real life sewn into the lines of the tale that make it come to life even more.  Parr excels at making you feel for her characters, and for Lights and Shadows, there’s no exception.

Shannon, a human girl recovering from the terrible car accident that took her mother’s life arrives in the Heartland where she is confronted with the impossible. She makes friends among the wyr and the nixla and enters into the most compelling relationship of her life when a heartbroken bloodcat chooses her for a complement.

Lights and Shadows is a worthy entry in this storied series. It’s rich with storytelling and world-building, as is usual for Parr, but the beating heart of the tale is the emotional journey that Shannon goes on.  Parr does an excellent job of taking her readers through a tragedy to see the beautiful outcome.  If you enjoyed the Fariidinus series thus far, there’s no reason to delay.  Pick up Lights and Shadows on Amazon today!

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In Wings of the Sea, we meet Dee, who demonstrates gifts that nobody has seen before.  Her introduction not only leaves her as an interesting character who can be taken down surprising avenues, but it also builds on this world that Parr has laid the foundation for.  The Heartland continues to grow in all directions, and Parr continues to flex her storytelling muscles.  A blend of old and new characters takes this tale to new heights, and the depths of the Heartland’s seas, in ways that will have you eager to turn the next page to discover what follows.

MELODY, Dee, was the youngest child to fall under Letal’s knife. It was her culling that finally goaded Kirin into the war. Even though her xylin node was left intact, Dee’s wings never recovered and she cannot fly. But, Dee, has an extraordinary gift, never seen before in the species. She can control the sea and communicate with the little mermaids, the merikin. When one of the Houses conspires to destroy Kirin with poison, they experiment on the merikin with great loss of life. In a desperate attempt to save the merikin and the Heartland seas, Dee races against time and miles to lead her friends to safety.

The Fariidinus saga is a tremendous ride to be brought along on.  L.E.Parr has such an apparent love of her world and her characters, and she balances all the things that a good fantasy needs with such talent.  She brings together the amazing threads of the story, the characters and the world in a way that looks almost effortless.  If you want a robust urban fantasy series that won’t let you down, you want Fariidinus.  And if you want this fifth book in that great series, you want to pick up Wings of the Sea on Amazon today!

Come on back here on Thursday to see the sixth book in Parr’s series!

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In Glissin, Aramix is the half-blood daughter of a farii and a human.  It’s a clever and compelling way to take the original groundwork that Parr spent the first three books developing in order to venture down avenues the readers hadn’t had the opportunity to yet.  As always though, Parr is a champion storyteller who gives Glissin a chance to shine.  The Heartland grows ever more vast, and Parr takes a new character and elevates her to awesome new heights.

ARAMIX is the half human-half fariidinus daughter of Ayleen and Ian. She was born to support the Heartland’s chosen queane, but, as her glissin talents have matured so has her temper and sense of injustice. To protect Kirin, Aramix has been raised at the Lighthouse. When the nixla, who can shield Kirin from Aramix’s ability to tap into a queane’s deadly power, fall ill with a virulent plague, Aramix is able to reach through the mist and ignite the fire inside Kirin. Several Houses seize the opportunity to rise against the weakened queane. Stone orders Aramix back to the Heartland and into the custody of Arkana, the glissin PrimeMother.

Glissin is lovely foray into the Heartland and the Fariidinus books.  L.E.Parr didn’t miss a step as she stepped from one trilogy into the next.  She consistently delivers wonderful character stories within the greater lore of a growing world.  You’ll be eager to turn every new page, and before you know it, you’ll be ready for the next book.  This series is one that you have a hard time putting down, even four books in.  Continue your journeys through the Fariidinus books.  Pick up Glissin on Amazon today!

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Battle Queane is a worthy follow-up to Wings of the Exile and Sisters of the Blood.  You can feel that Parr was driving to this conclusion: a stunning, final meeting between Kirin and the highmother, Letal.  The fate of the Heartland is at stake here, and Parr pulls out all of the stops to make this one of the best reading experiences you’ll have.

The war in the Heartland is in full swing with Letal sending legions of radicalized fariidinus against Kirin and Stone’s undermanned army. It’s a valiant fight with more losses than victories. Kirin, already a converted battle queane, is changing again. She has developed a poisonous venom in her wings that can kill Letal but to deliver the poison, Letal must be in her arms.  As Kirin continues to become stronger as a weapon, her physical body is weakening. The inevitable face to face confrontation with Letal is terrifying Stone and their loyal supporters who question Kirin’s ability to survive such an encounter.  But, everyone knows that there is no other way to defeat Letal.

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While she was learning how to climb to her feet in the first book, in Sisters of the Blood Kirin stands tall as a compelling and lively protagonist.  The fate of her world is in her hands, and Parr gives her all the tools she needs in order to be up to the task.  The story is written with beautiful eloquence, and will have you ready to turn every page to see how the Heartland will survive the deadly encounters to come.

Kirin and Stone have returned to the Heartland where she has been given sanctuary by the wyrMaster in the Red Valley. Her unprecedented return from exile has polarized the great Houses and enraged the evil HighMother. A divided Heartland quickly becomes embroiled in a fiery civil war with Stone leading the combined armies with their new ally–the winged telepathic bloodcats. Kirin becomes the deadly weapon she was resurrected from exile to be.

With one book, it could be argued that you were just lucky, or that you’ve exhausted all your creative endeavors on that debut title.  L.E.Parr proves that lightning can strike twice (six times, actually, if you count the four that follow this book).  She balances everything you need in a fantasy tale to make it stand out while leaving room to grow in the future.  If these deadly fairies seem to beckon you, give this book and the Fariidinus series a try.  Check out Sisters of the Blood on Amazon today!

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There is a world that exists outside of our own, where tumultuous happenings occur that we cannot see.  The Heartland is in turmoil, and only a fey who has been separated from her wings can make a difference.  Parr crafts her debut tale with ease, delivering a new look at fairies that you won’t soon forget.  She also knows her way around the development of her characters, and you’ll find new favorites in Wings of the Exile.

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Today, our focus is going to be on the third book in her Fariidinus series, Battle Queane.  It effectively wraps up the original trilogy of her lethal fairy books, but it leaves enough room open for the books that followed.  Kirin is much more on the level with highmother Letal here, which comes to a point that you’re sure to enjoy.

The war in the Heartland is in full swing with Letal sending legions of radicalized fariidinus against Kirin and Stone’s undermanned army. It’s a valiant fight with more losses than victories. Kirin, already a converted battle queane, is changing again. She has developed a poisonous venom in her wings that can kill Letal but to deliver the poison, Letal must be in her arms.  As Kirin continues to become stronger as a weapon, her physical body is weakening. The inevitable face to face confrontation with Letal is terrifying Stone and their loyal supporters who question Kirin’s ability to survive such an encounter.  But, everyone knows that there is no other way to defeat Letal.

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Parr is a storytelling force to be reckoned with, so it stands to reason that she knows how to write a fierce, compelling heroine.  Kirin stands up to her enemies in this second book, and lays claim to the Heartland in order to save it.  If you liked the first Fariidinus book, you’ll love this sequel.

Kirin and Stone have returned to the Heartland where she has been given sanctuary by the wyrMaster in the Red Valley. Her unprecedented return from exile has polarized the great Houses and enraged the evil HighMother. A divided Heartland quickly becomes embroiled in a fiery civil war with Stone leading the combined armies with their new ally–the winged telepathic bloodcats. Kirin becomes the deadly weapon she was resurrected from exile to be.

Since we first started working with L.E.Parr, she’s poured her heart and her words into several more books, and this remains one of her best.  If you enjoyed Wings of the Exile, you simply must return to the Heartland to read Sisters of the Blood.  Check it out on Amazon today!

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Parr’s major series is Fariidinus.  It takes place on and beyond the reaches of contemporary Earth, and revolves around a fairy realm—but these aren’t your prim and proper, delicate little garden loiterers.  No, these fairies will give you a run for your money, since they’re both beautiful and deadly.

In honor of a great fantasy ally, we’d like to highlight the first of the books in that series.  Check out Fariidinus, Book 1: Wings of the Exile:

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L.E.Parr is back once again to show us the work she excels at. Fariidinus Book 5: Wings of the Sea is another bout of worldbuilding at its finest, and this time she brings us to a whole new realm.  The Heartland seas become an intriguing place to visit, thanks to newcomer Melody, who holds sway over that domain.  The story fits in with the previous book as well, as some focus is left on Kirin, who became this second set’s big hero.  It’s Melody who gets to shine here, though, and you’ll quickly fall in love with her.

MELODY, Dee, was the youngest child to fall under Letal’s knife. It was her culling that finally goaded Kirin into the war. Even though her xylin node was left intact, Dee’s wings never recovered and she cannot fly. But, Dee, has an extraordinary gift, never seen before in the species. She can control the sea and communicate with the little mermaids, the merikin. When one of the Houses conspires to destroy Kirin with poison, they experiment on the merikin with great loss of life. In a desperate attempt to save the merikin and the Heartland seas, Dee races against time and miles to lead her friends to safety.

We’ve had the awesome privilege of working with Parr several times before, and her books are always great fun.  The first trilogy was tremendous entertainment, and these newer books are set to keep up to that same pace while also carving out the world she’s built even further.  Melody is an awesome character to add to her already impressive roster.  If you want to read her story, check out Fariidinus Book 5: Wings of the Sea on Amazon today.

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