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The Wild Hunt (Faerie Sworn Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Ron C. Nieto (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,054 ratings
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People believe faeries aren’t real. They’re wrong.
Lily Boyd never suspected the old rhymes and children’s games her grandmother taught her were anything but colorful tradition, and when her mother moved the family to Manchester and forbade her from returning to the Scottish Highlands, she nearly forgets the ancient tales. However, when she returns years later, the memories start to trickle back… along with the unexplainable.
When Lily’s grandmother is kidnapped, strange creatures, dark and terrible, invade her home. Her only savior is Troy, a kelpie, a devourer of human flesh, and darker and more terrible than those who would have killed her. He has his own agenda, his own goals. Troy is her only lead, but can she trust him? Can she learn the rules of the fairy game before losing everything she cares about?
Don’t give a faerie your name. Don’t give them your thanks. And never, ever give them your trust… the stakes of the game could be your life.

The Faerie Sworn complete series

  • Faerie Nights: Available for free to newsletter subscribers
  • The Wild Hunt
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  • The Wild Curse
  • Faerie Hearts: Amazon ASIN B018ZZQOTM
  • The Wild Herald
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About the Author

Ron C. Nieto was born not that long ago in a bustling European city. There were no castles and definitely no princes whatsoever, and she can’t recall any fairy looming over her cradle, but she was awarded a gift of sorts: a wild imagination combined with a love for words.

She always knew she wanted to be a writer: actually, she doesn't recall ever striving to be anything else.

Well, past that amusing stage wherein she insisted on being Batman, that is.

While Ron still loves comics and superheroes, cheesecake is a better bribe these days if you're trying to hurry up the release of her next book. Even virtual cheesecakes in her mailbox can do the trick, sometimes.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KO76LC0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (May 29, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 29, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 407 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 222 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,054 ratings

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Ron C. Nieto is a fantasy and romance author who has been writing in her secluded fortress for the longest time. Recently, she had a talk with her cat and decided that she should share her creations, because it was selfish to hoard them all for herself.

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Corrinne/ Sherri
5.0 out of 5 stars AWSOME
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
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Truly a great read. I could hardly put this book down. The characters are great. The storyline keeps your interest. I really was vested in what happens to the characters. I am Going to have to get the next book.
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Jeane
4.0 out of 5 stars A more traditional take on fae resulting in a nontraditional main man. Very refreshing.
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2016
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I enjoyed this book for many different reasons.
The plot was not ridiculous or too far fetched, and the writing style flowed well with only a few hitches where the action seemed forced. There were quite a few typos though.
The main characters are simple yet believable. The female lead was a bit too predictable, or perhaps, just not my preferred of leading lady. I didn't fully connect with her. However, far too many authors attempt to create unique characters by making them overly complex, then spending far too much time trying to explain their thought processes to the reader without conquering the predictability problem at all. That was not the case here.
Even more refreshing, was the male lead. In truth, I enjoyed this character so much that he is the main reason I continued to read the book. He was an odd little mixture of witty mischief and stoic obliviousness. Perhaps that is the result of writing a book that stays truer to the traditional nature of the fae than most. If only more leading characters now in days had a brain and personality....
Needless to say, no book is without flaws, but I enjoyed this one and I look forward to reading the next in this series. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good fantasy novel with a vivid character that doesn't make you feel like you're reading a school girl's diary or one of your grandma's dirty romance novels.
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Kaye
5.0 out of 5 stars A fast-paced and lyrical adventure
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2016
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I’m a bit of connoisseur of urban faerie, and The Wild Hunt turned out to be right up my alley. If you enjoyed Holly Black’s Modern Faerie Tales and Emma Bull’s War for the Oaks, you’ll find plenty to love about The Wild Hunt.

For me, characters are the core of any story. No matter how compelling the plot, if I can’t get invested in the characters, I just won’t connect with the book. Luckily, The Wild Hunt delivers both an exciting plot and a cast of fascinating characters—it’s the whole package.

What I love best about Lily, our heroine, is how human she feels—that is, she feels like a living, breathing teenage girl. At first, she’s about as skeptical about all this faerie nonsense as anyone else would be in her situation, but when there can be no more doubt, she does her best to cope. She makes mistakes along the way, sure, but she learns from them, as well.

And then there’s Troy. I’ve seen a lot of fantasy creatures trotted out as male leads in fantasy novels—vampires, werewolves, demons, angels, a few kinds of faeries. But I’ve never encountered a kelpie in that role. I never would’ve imagined such a thing, which is exactly what makes Troy such a fresh, interesting character.

I’m a sucker for stories where two vastly different characters are forced to work together, so watching Lily and Troy clash and bounce off each other was always interesting. Lily’s never quite sure if she can trust Troy—and frankly, neither am I, but hope springs eternal! I certainly want to dig deeper into his character.

Lily’s grandmother, Mackenna, may not be the focus of the story, but for me, she stole the show. Then again, I have a weakness for badass old ladies, especially ones who are well-versed in all the proper ways to deal with the Fair Folk. Also, I’m kind of obsessed with faerie doctors. I swear, this book saw me coming a mile away.

As a student of faerie lore, I appreciated the traditional-style fey in The Wild Hunt. These are faeries done as they should be—dangerous, capricious, morally ambiguous.

Finally, I would be remiss not to mention Ron C. Nieto’s writing. It’s atmospheric, the kind of writing you can sink into and get carried away, perfect for a fantastical tale like this one.

The Wild Hunt is a thrilling, fast-paced and lyrical adventure set against the beautiful Scottish countryside. Read it for yourself—it’ll transport you.
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Amy McK
3.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic faerie story; cliffhanger ending
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2016
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Lily's grandma has always been a little weird and too fantastical for her mother to allow them to interact for about 6 years. But an accident causes her grandma to break her leg and Lily goes to help out. It's the worst timing because the fay is real and they have plans that don't include Lily that place her in danger. Now she's thrust into their world and she is struggling to keep up and learn how to act with the good folk.

Here's what I liked: I could gush on and on and on about this book. I absolutely adore Faerie lore and the books that surround them. I love meeting all the creatures of the UnSeelie court, their fairy paths, and their tricksy way of speaking and gaining favors. I love that it takes place in Scotland - most of these books in this price range take place in the US- and I love that the redcaps were introduced and just as deadly as they are supposed to be. The world is rich and the author worked hard on the lore and it's obvious she researched it quite a lot. That's appreciated.

Here's what I didn't like: There are some formatting and grammatical errors, not as much to detract from the story, but the inside design of the book, which is just as important as the content, needs work. There were a few times that I thought she was breaking away from a scene only to discover there was an unneeded extra break on the page. Lily is only about 17 - how I wish that the heroine could be an adult every once in a while in these stories. But most of all, I greatly disliked how the book ended in an abrupt cliffhanger. Lily is quoted to say "No! No, no, no!" And that is exactly what I thought when the book just ended. Yes, I was engrossed in the story, but what an unsatisfying way to end a great book! Yes, I understand that a hook is needed to get a reader to go on to other books. But the execution of the story, the writing, and the wanting to know more about the world was a hook great enough to get me to buy the next book. However, because of the, I want to say sloppy or tricksy, way the book ended I did not. I hesitated because too often I've been regretful of chasing after a story that ends this way. I understand that Lily is distrustful of Troy now that she really knows his nature, but the author could have found another way of ending the book, giving some resolution to the reader, and continue on with her series - I would have followed. Now I'm placing the series on the back burner; maybe I'll remember it when I want an engaging story about the fey and pick up the next book, but I can't promise that. I really, sincerely wish that the ending had been executed differently because that is what dragged my rating down to 3 stars. (And for those of you who might accuse me of being too quick to come to a decision, I slept on it.)
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Adele
5.0 out of 5 stars I can honestly say that The Wild Hunt is a great book. I was surprised by my love for ...
Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2018
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The Wild Hunt is a book that I wouldn't think much about prior to actually taking the time to sit down and read the book. Now that I've read the book, I can honestly say that The Wild Hunt is a great book. I was surprised by my love for the characters as well as the plot. The ending is one that had me on the edge of my seat already purchasing the next book.

TL;DR,, I ended up loving this book. Well worth the buy!
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PD
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow.... As mysterious as the cover...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2014
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I bought this book after seeing the cover though there were no feedbacks and this my first book from this author. I wasn't disappointed though. Like the cover the book is mysterious and they are revealed slowly. It was getting exciting when it ended in a cliffhanger. Now am waiting for the next book 'The Wild Horn'. Hope that book comes out soon too.

Now the story.. As we get from the synopsis that 'Lily Boyd' with the help of a Kelpie 'Troy' goes in search of her missing grandmother in the faerie lands where she meets different types of faeries. She doesn't know who to trust and who not to trust. Sometimes she does some stupid mistakes too like when she believes her grand mother's ex boyfriend and goes on the search of an important faerie object which if possession by the wrong side can tilt the balance between light and darkness, without speaking to her grandmother first even though he tells that he knows where her grandmother is held captive. She finds out the truth about the nature of Kelpies and starts doubting Troy....

The books ends in a cliffhanger and still we are no close to finding out who is trying to help her and who is trying to kill her. Overall I enjoyed reading the book. It was a little confusing at times. Sometimes I was a little irritated with the answers given by Troy in the typical faerie way. But it was also nice to see that he could make Lily smile and took care of her which is against the kelpie nature. I definitely enjoyed reading this book and will recommend it. Thankfully this does not have a typical school setting though the chief protagonist is still a minor. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series. Hopefully it will answer few more questions and solve some of the puzzles from the 1st book... And whats more the author has promised to give the next short story 'Faerie Sworn 1.5' from Troy's perspective as free to all those who subscribe to the news letter.. yippie.. waiting for that short story....
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Marilyne Menard
4.0 out of 5 stars I like the fact the heroine is thrown in a complete ...
Reviewed in Canada on January 28, 2018
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I like the fact the heroine is thrown in a complete unknown world to her, but sometimes i think even her could be a bit more mature and cunning. But i like Troy/Kelpie how he is, a cunning trickster with growing foundness he doesn't want
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SPaterson
5.0 out of 5 stars Normally not a fan of series
Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2018
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But I enjoyed the first book. I will get the subsequent books. Particularly liked how the reader is learning as Lily learns as only that which she figures out is revealed to the reader. I also enjoy Troy as a non traditional "hero". Fast-paced adventure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and thought out with great characters. Only a few silly typos marr the ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2017
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Combining Scottish legends of Fay and set in the 21st c this tells the tale of how Lily (human girl visiting her grandmother ) meets Troy a dark mysterious stranger who saves her from being eaten by bogies.
This first book takes you on a wild ride through Fay and tells of Lilys attempts to deal with the creatures she meets.
Well written and thought out with great characters. Only a few silly typos marr the writing
(Tube instead of tub, bite instead of bit etc)

I cant wait to read the next book in this series
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