The Faerie Prince (Creepy Hollow, #2)

By Rachel Morgan

The bestselling sequel to The Faerie Guardian!

Guardian trainee Violet Fairdale is just weeks away from one of the most important occasions of her life: graduation. After messing up big time by bringing a human into the fae realm, Vi needs to step up her game and forget about Nate if she hopes to graduate as the top guardian of her year. Everything would be fine if she wasn’t forced to partner with Ryn, her ex-friend, ex-enemy, current ‘sort of friend’. They might be trying to patch up their relationship, but does she really want to spend a week undercover with him for their final assignment? On top of that, the possibly insane Unseelie Prince is still on the loose, free to ‘collect’ as many specially talented faeries as he can find—and Vi is still at the top of his list. Add in faerie queens, enchanted storms, complicated not-just-friends feelings, and a murder within the Guild itself, and graduation is about to become the least of Vi’s problems.

[Second edition published Feb 24, 2015. BONUS SCENES are included at the end!]

• Language: English
• Publisher: Rachel Morgan
• Release date: Feb 1, 1998
• ISBN: 9780992186357

Reviews for The Faerie Prince (Creepy Hollow, #2)

[cheriereads · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It's very rare for me to like the second book in a series as much as I liked the first. It's rarer still for me to like the sequel even more but I have absolutely no reservations about giving this book a solid 5 star rating. The Faerie Prince is filled with exciting action sequences, swoon-worthy romance, more of Vi's wit and sarcasm, and a couple of really interesting twists. I try to keep my reviews spoiler-free, but I will say that in my previous review I declared myself Team Ryn and I was not disappointed. We get a whole lot more Ryn and I loved every minute of it. The relationship between he and Vi develops to a whole new level in this book but in a very organic way. Nothing feels forced or fake about it. Some of my favorite moments were banter between Ryn and Violet:

"Now you're the one joking."
"Of course." I sigh. "I have nothing but the lowest expectations when it comes to you, Ryn."
"And I shall continue to live down to them."

While there's absolutely nothing explicit or inappropriate for younger readers, the romance still made my heart race and gave me those butterflies that only great romance can give. There are quite a few swoon-worthy moments. Here are a couple of my faves:

"He pulls me back into position. 'Oh, I forgot to tell you something,' he says. He leans forward and his lips brush my ear as he whispers, 'You are more beautiful than any other girl in this room."

and:

"It just feels right when you're beside me. It feels like I've been lost in the desert for years, and...I've finally come home."


I'll also mention that I'll never view lightning bugs in quite the same way ever again but you must read the book to experience that scene for yourself.

There's really an amazing balance here between action and dramatic moments. The action sequences were thrilling and had me on the edge of my seat and then things would slow down and the characters would get a little more vulnerable. The pacing was fantastic. Just the right mix of action and drama.

This is really a fantastic series. Better, in my opinion, than the Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa which so many readers praise so highly. Great characters that I would love to meet in real life, detailed world-building that really gives you a complete mental picture of the settings, lots of action, swoon-worthy romance and a plot that satisfies but still leaves plenty of questions to be answered as the series continues. As my readers know, there are very few books that I purchase in paper form nowadays. This series is definitely one of those that deserves a place on the permanent bookshelf of any fan of fantasy, paranormal and/or faeries.

I can not wait until the next book is released sometime later this year.

[emily_anne-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Okay, I had a review all typed, and then I lost it! Ugh :(
So, I will try to type this again! It won't be as long though... Hopefully you get the gist of how much I loved this book though!

Review:

As you now know, I absolutely loved this book! After reading the first one, I had high expectations for the Faerie Prince. And they were more than met, they were exceeded! I completely gave up trying to pay attention to the real world and just read...

The characters are as great as ever, especially Ryn. (And one specific sweet scene with a flying carpet!) I wanted to know more about him as he intrigued me in the first book and I got my wish! We learn so much more about him. There is also so much awesome character development!

Vi, the main character, is vivid and her narration pulled me into the world of Creepy Hollow. All the descriptions, ideas, and plots are amazing. I whipped through this book at lightning speed! Also, the characters I felt were unique and memorable! And the dialogue was realistic, fun, and not forced. I am co happy about that cause I am totally picky about my dialogue.

Overall, this is a 100% awesome book. I cannot wait for more from Rachel Morgan, and I would recommend this series to any of my friends. I am actually thinking of getting the paperback copies for my shelves! (And what a pretty cover!)

5/5 bookcases

Sorry, for the jumbled review! Just try to believe me when I say the other review had a bit more flow to it!

[littlebookstar · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

ORIGINAL REVIEW AT: LITTLE BOOK STARWow! Author Rachel Morgan has done it again. You think the story is only going to be focused on one thing, but no. There’s seriously a lot more to it! It starts off with 18 year old Violet Fairdale, our faerie protagonist about to graduate, but before that she is assigned to her final assignment along with a partner. Everyone is excited about this assignment because they will be sent to a different place to do their task with a random partner. Violet’s partner turns out to be her worst-enemy-used-to-be-best-friend Ryn (Oryn). As I was reading, I thought the book will be focused on that mission, but it wasn’t! So I was like “okay, I wonder where this book is heading.” Page after page it just got better and better! The world building improved, the characters developed, and there were SO MANY TWISTS in this book! I caught myself saying “oh my gosh!”.. and that ending.. WHY RACHEL!? WHY!? WHY DID IT HAVE TO END THAT WAY? Major cliffhanger. I want the 3rd book now!Violet is such a kick ass, witty, relatable character. She’s determined to be the best faerie trainee out of her whole class. She has determination and confidence which makes her an awesome female protagonist. I like how she’s not kick ass all the time though. That would just make her unrealistic and a dull character. She breaks down at times in the book due to remembering her parent’s death. I just love her Violet’s personality overall and her relationship with Oryn. Out of all the characters, Ryn has changed the most. It really surprised me that at some point I thought it was unbelievable. He’s best friends with Violet since day 1, but ever since Reed’s death (his brother) he became a bitter person especially towards Violet. He tries his best to humiliate her, tease her, and treats her badly. He was what you call a big, fat bully. But in this book, he changed big time which made me love him! I would have never thought I would love his character.The romance was really cute in this book, but could be a bit cheesy at times. Who would’ve thought Violet and Ryn would be a couple? Just imagine the guy/girl you hate in the whole world and you have a relationship with him/her? I really like Ryn’s sweet, romantic side and how he proves to Violet that he’s serious about their relationship. There’s not only romance and friendship, but families, unexpected events, and backstabbing characters. There is so much going on that I will not mention it in this review as a tiny info is already a spoiler! There’s a lot of adventure that will make you keep flipping the pages.I really love Rachel Morgan’s writing style. It flows well, and I like how she could connect all the problems that the characters were encountering whether old or new. They are somewhat all related to one another and I was left awed and amazed that she could all intertwine the characters’ situation. The only thing that kept me from giving it a 5/5 stars is sometimes I didn’t know what was happening towards the middle of the book, and how Ryn & Violet fell in love a bit quickly. I really like their relationship when they were already together, but the time where Violet kept thinking about Ryn or when Ryn told her that he wanted her, I didn’t really buy it. Overall I would recommend this series especially if you want to read a YA fantasy that involved faeries. If you want cliffhanger endings, lots of twist after twist after twist, and overall an unpredictable book, then Rachel Morgan’s series, Creepy Hollow, is for you.

[Ymonnie Forde · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Love this book so much.

[kevn57-163679 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

We learn more about what's going on and the YA kicks in with a senior prom

What I thought


After finding out that Vi's Father was still alive I guessed that He and Angelica had an affair, making Nate Vi's half brother.


What I should have been thinking

After hearing about the Seelie Queens missing daughter and troubled past, I should have realized that Angelica was that daughter and seeking revenge on her mother.

[arthistorychick · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Creepy Hollow #2: Labyrinth by Rachel MorganSource: Purchase4/5 starsOoh!! Creepy Hollow round two is just as good as round one!! The action in Labyrinth picks up right where Guardian left off; none of those annoying time lapse things going on here. Violet has officially decided she likes Nate and might have “forgotten” to erase his memory. For Nate’s part, he knows he likes Violet and is anxious to begin the search for his biological mother. Both are certain that once they find Angelica (Nate’s bio mom) all their questions will be answered and the mysteries solved. All kinds of warm fuzzy stuff can come from this, right?In order to find Angelica, Violet has to use her super-cool find anyone anywhere power and it leads she and Nate to a place they should never, ever venture into, the Underground. The things that go bump in the night live in the Underground and just as soon as they arrive Violet discovers she and Nate have no means of an easy, magical escape. The pair has no choice but to maneuver through the Underground which is a massive labyrinth until they either find Angelica or a way out. The story wouldn’t be good if there weren’t obstacles and boy are there obstacles to the tune of a giant tidal wave, a troll, and one seriously b**tchy bio mom. While Labyrinth answers some of the questions posed in Guardian it also brings with it a whole host of new questions. In this way, Labyrinth was a bit more frustrating than Guardian but no less good. Here’s what we’re left with at the end of Labyrinth:1)Is Angelica good, evil, or just cranky and tired of being trapped in the Underground?2)Why does Angelica want Violet’s already-dead parents dead?3)Why is Ryn, Violet’s greatest training competitor and enemy at a nightclub in the Underground?4)Where did Nate go when he and Violet get separated in the Underground?5)What is the strange eye-shaped tattoo that has appeared on Nate’s lower back?To be continued dear reader, in Creepy Hollow #3, Traitor.

[hrose2931 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

***Spoilers if you haven't read the first book****Seems like there have been some loose lips in the fae realm. The kiss that was supposed to be kept secret has been blabbed about and Violet's cheeks are turning red. She's visiting Nate on the sly, breaking all the rules of her Guardian training, but hey, if no one finds out about it, she's not hurting anyone. Personally, I'd love to have one of those little stylus' she uses to draw on the wall and make a doorway to a different world. How cool would that be? Anyway, the one thing Vi has never thought about is romance, but now, she can't stop thinking about Nate and with too much time on her hands....let's just say she pops in on him without thinking about what time it is or what he might be doing. She's very much drawn to his bare chest.Anyway, after Nate puts his shirt on, he and Vi decide rather than to separate that they should look for Nate's mother. Vi has a great gift for finding people. She just has to touch something that belonged to them and she can focus on where they are. So they go snooping. And what do they find???? A lot of action and trouble and a bit of a cliffie! There was a ton of action in this one with a look into Vi's world through Nate's eyes. They encounter some bad things in Vi's world and some interesting characters in some very interesting and questionable places.This second installment of the Creepy Hollow series is just as good if not better than the first. We already know the characters and they are establishing a relationship, bonded by dangerous situations and a common goal, finding Nate's mother. The world is unfolding slowly but at just the right pace. It's on a need to know basis, as Nate and Vi experience it, we do too. Again, I say, I really love these novellas. Such a quick juicy read and I know that come May, I'll have another installment to read. It's a great way to build the anticipation for the story and yet not make us wait forever for the second novel. Sometimes, you just want a little story. This is it. And next month, there will be more! Rachel Morgan is a fantastic writer and storyteller.