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Fae Song (Ballads of Balahar Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Deonne Williams (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 268 ratings
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Her music is magic, and she will need every note to save their lives.

Gwynn has finally joined the ranks of the most prestigious guild of bards. Eager to explore the world and create her musical legacy, she heads to the dazzling city to impress with her skills. On the road she encounters an elite warrior wounded in an ambush, and fate demands they join forces to defeat the dark forces that have hijacked her past.
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Can she free her world from enchantment before her soul shatters?

Fae Song is book one of the enchanting fantasy series Ballads of Balahar. A magical world of mysterious forces, splendid Celtic mythology, and a friendship stronger than time.

"This is a beautifully written fantasy novel that captures the best of European-inspired fantasy and magical lore. One of the main characters is Gwynn, a lady bard who spins magic with her music. This character is self-assured and wonderful. There's also Shae, a character who reminds me of Geralt from The Witcher in that he's a fighter. In addition to the detailed world building, I loved how the author drew from various languages to build her world. I geeked out at the mention of wergild and the use of medieval Welsh naming conventions. Great book for fantasy lovers!"— Anya Pavelle, Author of Moon Hunters

Fae Song does an amazing job of telling a story outside of the crazy high fantasy that permeates the genre recently. There is magic, but it dwells within the words themselves, as well as the wonderful character interactions, and the world-building that Williams leads readers through. This novel is a spectacular debut, and before long, its author is sure to be known far and wide as she, Gwynn and Shae continue their journeys."—The Tellest Fantasy Blog

"This story is such a wonderful tale! The richness of the world Deonne Williams created is only eclipsed by the deep, loving friendship of Gwynn and Shae. I completely enjoyed my sojourn in Balahar. I hope there is a second book so that I can visit again, soon. I am extremely interested in what new adventures await our two friends. I highly recommend this magical story to anyone. Appropriate for YA or any lover of the fantasy genre A refreshing, beautifully crafted, and gripping read!"— Marisa Higgins, Goodreads Review

"I absolutely love this book! The characters, the adventure, the relationships and the worldbuilding all work to create a beautiful symphony. I want to live in this world."— Amelia Nichole Defield, Goodreads Review
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    Ballads of Balahar
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  5. Publication date
    February 7, 2020
  6. Reading age
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Fae Song is an artistically written fantasy adventure. The characters are robust and lively, and the world of Balahar is brilliant; the reader is easily pulled into the action filled epic. Love, loss, and sacrifice can be powerful when music and adventure weave with magic.
Lana Mowdy PhD

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I always believed that when a Bard let go of their music at the end of a song that it almost hurt a little. To me Fae Song has been a bit like that. I love the story so much I wasn't sure if I was giving it what it deserved. Every little edit and tweak made me feel as if I were doing more right by my friends. My words will never do them justice as they have been an amazing comfort to me. Now I have to let them go and move on to the next song.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B084L7KRYF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (February 7, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 7, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2293 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 291 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 268 ratings

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The world building is beautifully crafted. Each sentence and every scene paints a picture. Loved the story.I do agree with other reviewers that mention a slow start. The chapters also seem very long. However you can really see just how much work the author put into work building. This wont be just 1 book. It's made to be a series. And I think book 2 is where the action will be at.I look forward to book 2.
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Cathleen Townsend
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun fantasy romp
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2021
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Fae Song by Deonne Williams is a rollicking fun read. First, start with a warrior, Shae, who’s definitely had better days. In fact, it’s been so bad that any future days are not a good money bet until he (or rather, his horse) runs into a bard named Gwynne.

Gwynne not only makes music, she infuses it with magic as well. Fortunately for Shae, she can use her gifts to heal. But it’s also fortunate for Gwynne because even though she’s a talented bard, she’s not nearly as prepared as she thought for the dangers of living on the road.

The two of them cover for each other’s weaknesses and occasionally get on each other’s nerves. Some witty dialogue and unique world-building round out the requirements for a fun fantasy romance.

It's not the best tale for readers who are in the mood for symbolism or deep literary themes. The characters, at least in this volume, don’t get brought to their knees and have to rebuild themselves like Frodo or Katniss. But if you’re in the mood for a lighthearted adventure with likeable characters and a cohesive plot, Fae Song should fit the bill.
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Roberta
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a story of the power of music, music has powers that are unbelievable
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023
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This is the story of a young master bard, Gwynn and her unknown power to do more than just sing. She helps a warrior who is injured, Shae, using her music and they travel together. This tells the story of their relationship and what Gwynn learns she is able to do with her music, it's magical. This story was enthralling, I was totally taken in by the story; and the characters were well developed and I so wanted things to go well for them. I highly recommend this story, esp. if you like Celtic literature, but also just because it was great. I am hoping there will be more to this story in the future.
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S. Schmidt
4.0 out of 5 stars Naive Bard meets taciturn Swordmaster
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2020
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Fae Song was an enjoyable read, with some great beyond-the-hill moments later on, which I always love in a book. There is a lot to like. The two main characters, Gwynn and Shae, are believable, they are likeable and they have interesting chemistry. The bard and Southron cultures both were unique and engaging.
If I had to critize one aspect of this book, I would say the worldbuilding was perhaps not as thorough as I would have loved it to be. That's not to say it wasn't there, only that I had a lot of questions that weren't answered. For example, the Southrons breed warriors, and the bards obviously breed bards, but what happens to people on either side who are unable to fit into that role? The other thing I personally found a bit annoying was the constant inability of Gwynn to take care of herself to the point where I asked myself how she survived this long without Shae.
Neither one of these criticisms prevented me from enjoying Fae Song, however, and I'll be looking forward to reading the next one in this series.
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Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming and wholesome
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023
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Fae Song is a charming and wholesome fantasy novel. The musically talented main character, Gwynne, is a Fae, a bard, and a healer. The relationship she develops with Shae after she heals his wounds is sweet. One of my favorite fantasy romance tropes is where the girl with magic heals the guy, so that caught my attention and kept me reading.

This isn't a dark or really violent book, and certainly not a spicy book. It's a lighter fantasy and I would recommend it for youth as well as adults. It reads like a classic fairytale and I could see this as a cute movie!
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Laura E. Thompson
3.0 out of 5 stars Slowly building the story
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2020
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This story is very good but it is not fast moving. If you like a lot of action packed scenes this one isn’t for you. I would call it a slow drip fantasy. The good thing about it is that the author does a good job describing everything in immaculate detail & the characters are interesting. It’s fun to slowly get to know them. I just wish there had been a little more movement. They spend a lot of the book in one location & it is slightly too long. I’ll likely read the second though, to see what happens.
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Carolyn Overcash
5.0 out of 5 stars A fairy tale for grownups!
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2020
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A Soughrons Warrior, Shae, is attacked and gravely injured. His trained horse, Talon, carries him along the pathway until he encounters someone who can help Shae.

Gwynn is a female traveling bard who encounters Talon carrying a wounded Shae. She treats and heals Shae of his injuries.

Shae and Gwynn strike a deal for Shae to be her protector as they travel. Both are keeping secrets from each other.

As the tale unfolds, there is violence, magic, different realms, the manipulation of elements, and time. The interaction between the couple as they clash over almost everything is interesting.

This story is a satisfying tale that grabs you from start to finish.

I think this story could qualify as a grownup version of a Grimm's fairytale.
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pwss761
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021
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I have not enjoyed a fantasy book this much in years. I love the magic system, there is just enough description without being belabored, and the characters are fantastically well developed and likeable. The author also has a very uniques skill of mostly seamlessly weaving exposition into scenes so it doesn’t feel like telling rather than showing, which in fantasy is no small feat. Excellent and highly recommended!
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Joan Robison
4.0 out of 5 stars Slow moving
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2021
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This story is good but is slow moving. If you like a toms of action packed scenes in books then this isn’t for you. I would say this is a slow paced story for sure. I do think the author did a good job with describing detail and characters though. I just wish there had been a bit more action and that the story was faster paced. They spend a lot of time in one location, so that is not real exciting. I might read the second one and see if it moves faster.
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LFCMel
5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Fantasy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2020
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I confess I downloaded this book because the cover is lovely and the title intrigued me. I don’t typically read fantasy novels, preferring crime thrillers and detective stories. I was very pleasantly surprised when I was hooked on this story before I was finished with the first page!
Fae Song is a beautifully written story about a young lady bard named Gwynn who saves a strong young man’s life and they become best friends. The young man, Shae, also becomes her protector and together they go on the adventures that Gwynn craves. The world Deonne Williams creates is magical, melodious, and utterly charming. I’m very much looking forward to the next book in the series, because leaving the gorgeous world of Balahar behind was jarring! If you’re looking for a complete escape from the stress and difficulties of today’s world, this is the book for you.
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Helen Grimmett
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written Fantasy story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2020
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What a beautifully written book. Deonne has created a wonderful world, with characters that are so clearly drawn and true to their foibles. If you are looking for blood and guts action, then this is not the book for you. This is a delightful journey into a magical world, with hidden races and non-believers. I read it in one sitting, which made me think this was a little short, though it doesn't state novella. But even so, I can't wait for book two. Deonne's character building has you invested from the start, and you know there is more to come.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2020
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Loved this book from beginning to end. Just lost myself in the magical world. Can't wait to read more of deonne's books. Please note I received a free copy of this book from the author for review purposes, but honestly was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book.
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Anonymous
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2020
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Brilliant read! The author has a way with words that draws you into the plot ..and yes, I'll recommend it.
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