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It soon becomes apparent that Corhagan, the detective who brings Cole into the investigation, has had a romant Not quite 4 stars but is probably more than a 3 star read. It soon becomes apparent that Corhagan, the detective who brings Cole into the investigation, has had a romantic entanglement with Cole in the past, and now bitterly regrets it Then a third person, a police inspector, becomes involved with the investigation, and the path ahead for the investigation and any emotional partnerships, becomes muddy and unclear.

The course of the investigation leads to glimpses of Coles past, offering snippets of knowledge regarding his family, career, and allegiances. But despite a hint or two, nothing is really revealed concerning the reason for his exile. While the world building and character development seems solid, the actual story line has left me feeling dissatisfied as by the end, nothing had been truly resolved.

I would certainly consider reading any future books in the series, but I would probably wait until it has been reviewed. May 17, Tamkin rated it it was amazing. While I agree that this book is more urban fantasy than strictly romance, it does contain a romantic conflict and hints at a possible romantic developement in the future - but be that as it may, I enjoyed this book a lot. OFaolain is a new author well new to me at any rate and I was impressed by the writing and by the world building, that while working with known props of the fantasy genre, nevertheless put a new spin on the old fa e iry tale.

I am definitely looking forward to more from While I agree that this book is more urban fantasy than strictly romance, it does contain a romantic conflict and hints at a possible romantic developement in the future - but be that as it may, I enjoyed this book a lot. I am definitely looking forward to more from this author and thankfully there are enough story threads remaining to justify at least one more book.

May 16, Moniqee rated it really liked it. What I like about The Thirteenth Child is that the characters are flawed, pretty violent plot and a death with enough of sex and humor to abstain this fast paced supernatural story from mainstream. The bad part is this is the first of the series? Imagine myself knocking the wall with the ending. When will the second be out? May 13, D rated it it was amazing Shelves: Yeah, that was a wild ride.

Oh man, and the next book is coming out soon. Jan 09, Paul rated it liked it. A Campy and Chaotic Great Time Exiled from Faerie for almost a century, full-blooded sidhe Tuulois MacColewyn is working in New York City, minding his own business and taking the occasional enforcer job whenever his funds start getting low or he's feeling a bit of ennui. He is, in fact, just washing off the effects of a job when an old friend grabs Cole's attention It's been a year sin A Campy and Chaotic Great Time Exiled from Faerie for almost a century, full-blooded sidhe Tuulois MacColewyn is working in New York City, minding his own business and taking the occasional enforcer job whenever his funds start getting low or he's feeling a bit of ennui.

It's been a year since Cole last saw Detective James Corhagen. A year since the end of a friendship and loose working partnership that Corhagen decided was too intensely complicated to continue, and a relationship that the detective, intent on having a family, claimed he no longer wanted. Now Cole is standing, naked and wet, in a summoning circle Corhagen drew, at the command of a spell that the detective had cast.

Cole is just twisted enough to enjoy every moment of the turning worm, even as Corhagen informs him of the supernatural nature of the three homicides and kidnappings that prompted Corhagen's spellcasting. Cohagen has come to Cole With no clues and no way to stop a potentially supernatural killer with a taste for kidnapping infants, Corhagen desperately needs Cole's unique skills to have any hope of stopping these crimes before more babies are ripped from their parents' mutilated corpses. Cole, being Cole, agrees to do what he can The plot is fast and packed with wild characters and wicked action, but the narrative is chaotic in places and some of the characters didn't get much definition.

Character motivations and emotions didn't always translate well, which limited the emotional impact of some major scenes. The world-building and character backstory were unique and imaginative, but inconsistent, and at times seemed contradictory or lacking in clarity. The timeline, both for the past relationship between Corhagen and Cole as well as the current storyline, was hard to get a solid handle on and also seemed inconsistent in places.

And Cole's abilities and powers seemed to fluctuate based on need and he came off as Mary Sue at times I don't know the term for the male equivalent, sorry. That being said, I sort of loved this book.

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It was delightfully campy in places, with Cold Hands of Death and pitchfork-imbued scarecrow constructs, power-hungry half-sidhe monsters with a Mommy fetish and teenage military-weapons hoarders, and Cole. He is an irreverent, insouciant rogue with a wicked sense of humor and nothing resembling shame. Despite any critical issues, I couldn't help being quickly drawn in and getting totally invested in his life and his story. He really is the backbone of the book, but the supporting cast also included some spectacular secondary characters who I loved.

Corhagen wasn't one of them. He was my least favorite of them all, in fact. His issues and his history with Cole were a point of contention between them throughout the story. It got a little old, especially as the rejection of his core needs and desires, as well as any lingering feelings he has for Cole annoyed me from start to finish.

Fortunately, there were a couple of other secondary characters who were real scene-stealers in their own right. I was particularly enamored with Robyn, who was the most kick-ass kid-sized weapons specialist and demolition Inspector Vallimun, whose presence allowed me to deal with my dislike of Corhagen, also grew on me more and more as the story progressed. I ended up liking him far more than Corhagen. The story has twists and turns that set up some truly great scenes of mass destruction.

I love those scenes. There were also elements of mystery or at least secrecy shrouding Cole's past and those elements get woven into the present-day plot threads in pleasantly surprising ways. Not everything was explained as well as I would have liked, not all my questions got answered, but I got enough to keep me entertained. Cole isn't exactly gay. I actually can't say that any of the characters I met in this book are. There are mentions of Cole having sex with, or thinking of having sex with, more than one woman in this book, though none of those sex scenes are described in any detail.

In Cole's case, he's sidhe, and in this world, the sidhe are a highly sexual race, just as likely to have healthy and frequent sexual relationships for everything from offering comfort to expressing friendship to procreating with mates, and they are just as likely to be with males as females, Fey or human, or any combination and number of one or all of the above.

Personally, I liked the racial distinction and thought it helped define aspects of Cole's nature. So The Thirteenth Child isn't perfect, but perfection is highly overrated. What it is, is a rousing good time with memorable characters and an imaginative story. It's a little wacky, a little corny, hella sexy at times, and not always completely clear.

It's tongue-in-cheek and wryly sardonic.

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It's Cole, who can do everything from shape shift to freeze with a touch; who will work if you pay him but fight to the death if he cares. Who will taunt you and tease you and force you to see the hardest truths. Who you want on your side, and who you want to see again and again. I know I do. A copy of this book was provided to me by publisher Dreamspinner Press. This rating, review, and all included thoughts and comments are my own.

Mar 01, Tj rated it liked it Shelves: So, I went back and forth on this for a bit. I think if I was more of a pure fantasy reader I would have liked it more. I was looking for more romance than I got. Also in regards to that I had a hard time connecting with the main character and his involvement with others.

I am use to romance and so the lack of that connection to "someone" created a bit of a hole in the read for me. I am trying to look at this past all of that. The plot was interesting along with the characters. I do feel that the So, I went back and forth on this for a bit. I do feel that there could have been better world building.

It felt a little like the author didn't take the time to really create his world. There was more of a placing of current time with the fact that the fae actually exist and the rest was just thrown in as needed. This was still a good read. There was a lot of action to keep me reading along. I did notice that this series goes to book 4 and many have commented that it looked to have been planned for more books but that was many years ago. I doubt I will continue with it because just ending was it was suggested book 4 ended would only frustrate me.

Nov 28, Elaine rated it liked it Shelves: Despite the cover and a few explicit sex scenes, this was a pretty run of the mill urban fantasy and not a romance. I did laugh at the use 'his sidhehood', but I guess why not! Dec 16, T. Webb rated it it was amazing.

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Tuulois MacColewyn, Cole for short, is one of the fey. An sidhe, fairy warrior, one of the wolves of Queen Titania. Banished from home by King Oberon, he now lives in New York, and survives by taking odd jobs from various fey in the city. He is also an on-again off-again consultant with the NYPD on cases involving things that make regular detectives uncomfortable. But that relationship has been difficult of late. Especially since he fell out with James Corhagen, his old contact, someti Tuulois MacColewyn, Cole for short, is one of the fey.

Especially since he fell out with James Corhagen, his old contact, sometime friend and Now James is married, a father, and the two haven't talked in over a year. But that changes when Cole is Summoned, drawn out of the shower into a summoning circle by James. It seems there have been a series of murders with very unusual circumstances, that require special handling and understanding and experience. Men and women killed in a most grotesque manner, their hearts literally exploding out of their bodies and yes, exploding.

And worse yet, their infants missing. Pulled right into the middle of a crime scene, Cole senses the magic involved. After a promise of double the pay, Cole reluctantly agrees to investigate the crimes. Working with James is strained, as the man is reluctant to acknowledge that Cole and he have a past. But at least they have a third to cut some of the tension - Inspector Joss Vallimun. As the investigation deepens, it appears the murders can be traced back to one of the sidhe. Can Cole, James and Joss stop the murders, or will it be the end of an immortal?

This is a fantastic, brilliant, imaginative vision of the legend of the fey in present day New York. O'Faolain has drawn together supernatural creatures, suspense, murder, humor and yes, unlikely romance, into an exciting, unexpectedly sensitive, sometimes wistful and heady romp of a tale. I found myself swept up into this world, with its colorful undertones and dark dangerous characters.

This is not just a murder mystery, fantasy novel, romance, or urban thriller, but a fiery and fun mix of all these genres. Cole is a hugely complex character, not human, but after having intermingled with them for almost a century, he is not purely fey either. His interactions and relationships are not traditional, and no single person has been able to fill the gap left in him by being exiled from home.

Such is Cole's life - him never changing, those he loves growing old, away, dying. I loved this book. It is SO much more. Touching in an odd way. And oh, so good. Jan 25, Cornerofmadness rated it liked it Shelves: This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This urban fantasy erotica is the first in a series. The men have a tumultuous past and a great deal of sexual tension and desire This urban fantasy erotica is the first in a series.

The men have a tumultuous past and a great deal of sexual tension and desire between them though I must admit, I felt that more from Cole than James. Cole is very comfortable with his bisexuality. James seems far less so. James needs his help. Someone is murdering people in seriously bizarre ways and their children have gone missing. Overall, I enjoyed this. I know other reviewers were disappointed in the lack of romance but that is the appeal to me. For me, romantic subplots are fine, full on romance as the main plot, not so much so. I liked the research put into the faeries but thought some of the police procedural aspects were a tad iffy.

Corhagen seemed more cold and distant than anything but that could be a side effect of the denial Cole seems to believe James is in living in. This did not bother me. I would definitely buy the next one in the series. Cole and his world were interesting. Jul 18, Pixie Mmgoodbookreviews rated it it was amazing Shelves: Cute Pixies, misunderstood Goblins, a Little Red Riding Hood with a basket full of weapons and a Troll with a cold and those are kinda like the Good guys? The opening scene shows you that this is not your usual paranormal fantasy where humans are sacred and the supernaturals have to take what they dish out.

James Corhagen is a detective just doing his job and living so far back in the closet that Narnia should ask him to become a citizen. This book is not a happy ever after. We do find out, however, that there may be another love interest for Cole. If you want a real story line, in-depth characters and the promise of more to come then what are you waiting for, go get it.

Sep 23, Plainbrownwrapper rated it liked it Shelves: This is an entertaining, if imperfect, romp through paranormal NYC as seen through the eyes of an exiled sidhe. This reads like a first book, which I believe it is. And when you see terms like "meat tube" and "white-hot flesh rod", you've got a pretty good idea that you're dealing with a young male writer who might need to put a little more polish on his prose skills.

Nonetheless, the book was much more humorous than I expected it to be, and it moved right along without noticeable dead spots in This is an entertaining, if imperfect, romp through paranormal NYC as seen through the eyes of an exiled sidhe. Nonetheless, the book was much more humorous than I expected it to be, and it moved right along without noticeable dead spots in the plot.

I especially loved the Red Riding Hood character who carried around a bottomless purse her "bag of goodies" full of things like bazookas, napalm bombs, and rocket launchers. Also, although the book could have used a lot more general world building, I thought the author did a good job of giving us some sense of Cole's life history in NYC.

Unfortunately, there were other problems in the book as well. For one thing, there was a scene with pixies and pizza that was obviously stolen straight from Harry Dresden's universe. For another, there were some inconsistency problems and confusing timelines. For example, MC Corhagen has apparently been married for roughly a year.

His wife was pregnant when they married; the kid was born a month after the wedding. Yet now, apparently just a year later, she is already supposed to be pregnant with their THIRD child. But Corhagen and Cole also supposedly slept together for the first time between one and two years ago "more than a year". But when Cole tops Corhagen in the book, he supposedly lets go of "years" of frustration.

You see the problems here. More plot problems -- the magic within the book was disorganized and poorly rationalized or explained. And then the MCs never could quite figure out what they were or were not going to do with each other -- were they, weren't they, were they again, or maybe this other guy will do the trick -- and sex scenes kept popping up right in the middle of life-threatening emergencies.

Things like that kept irritating me throughout, but not enough to ruin the reading experience. With some more thought and writing practice, this might turn into a reasonably good series. Nothing much, just something to be aware of. I normally run away at the mention of the Fey.

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I like fantasy in film But, I love Urban fantasy. Idk, I just like to have one foot in, and one foot out. This was great for me. It has a lot of fantasy, but it's also grounded. Yes, I can see Jim Butcher influence. The other influence, that others have mentioned I wouldn't know, since I haven't read them.

But, it's an influence, not a fanfic or ripoff. I love Jim Butcher, so why would I dislike I loved this. I love Jim Butcher, so why would I dislike something that reminded me of his books? Just some of the world details, in general. There is a difference between being influenced, and theft. I think this case is influence. I liked the characters. I quickly got fed up with James. I admit, I really don't care for him, but he is interesting as a side character. I loved all the other characters, and felt connected to most of them. When a certain kiss was deepened.

I wasn't really rooting for that out come yet From that moment on, I started shipping. Cole doesn't pretend to be guy in the white hat.

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The book starts out with him preforming a hit, as his way of income. He was also an enforcer for the mob in the past.

I love him as a MC. I gotta say, when I started this book, I wasn't expecting much. The book is almost 6 years old, and only has ratings. But I'm really glad I found it. I'll speed right though the remaining books. I just hope there are more published soon.

I don't think it should be marked down for not being focused on the romance. Romance wasn't the focus. I liked what was there, and it appears that it is going for a slow build up over multiple books. Yep, still loved it. I liked the smaller details this time. The ones I didn't think about to much the first time around.

This series isn't for everyone, but I enjoy it. This was a delightful surprise! I thought I was getting a gay romance, but this truly was an urban fantasy with a romantic element. Moreover, the world-building is very creative with a familiar, but rarely used, element — the Sidhe.

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And he has some pretty cool powers! I like the Fae because they offer more variety in characters, setting and magic. There is also an existing mythology for them that an author can draw on, tweak, and expand. Cole is fully developed, likeable and interesting as the protagonist.

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I found the detective annoying: However, the author handles it better than I have read before, and the conclusion indicates this will not dominate the sequel. There is an extremely explicit, and hot, gay sex scene about mid-way through and some other erotic moments sprinkled throughout and a fair bit of humor. I look forward to reading the sequel, and hopefully more to come. Aug 29, Kylee rated it it was amazing. This book was an excellent read. O'Faolain is a very clever writer. The story has a wonderfully designed fantasy setting in modern day New York City with all the creatures of the faerie world.

I think this book could easily be made into a movie. It seems to be the beginning of a series and I really can't wait for the next book. There is a cast of fantastic characters including a weapons crazy Red Riding Hood and a spirit of a former sorcerer who was sealed in a spell book. There is an ongoi This book was an excellent read.

There is an ongoing undertheme of romance between our hero Cole and his associate Police Detective James Corhagen and possible the police inspector Villamun. Cole is an absolutely lovable character. He is a fierce warrior but he is also humorous and caring and not afraid to cry. Corhagen is a real sad case. He is trapped in a sham marriage and refuses to abandon his deceitful wife and two children who may or may not be his. The wife Sarah seems so evil that I am sure she will turn out to be part demon or some other evil thing.

Cole is truly in love with James but he just can't persuade James to throw off the self imposed chains of his marriage. The final applicants are an old woman and her granddaughter. Jimmy is amazed when the old woman turns out to be Chitwe, the witch from the Antiverse. But her presence is no coincidence, she has come to protect the ghosts who live in an old manor house not far from where Jimmy lives.

The manor house is owned by a local builder who is under the power of the Spirit Stealer. For hundreds of years the Spirit Stealer has been devouring ghosts and is getting very powerful. His power is continually growing in strength and he intends to use this power to take over the world. Important also are the ghosts that live in the manor and although vulnerable they help to defeat the Spirit Stealer.

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