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Never Date a Siren: A College Fae magic series #1 Kindle Edition

by Byrd Nash (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 240 ratings
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College Life: Friends, Finals, and the Fae trying to kill you.

"for those who love magical beings living among humans and the things that could go wrong. Boy, can I assure you things go wrong." ★★★★★
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Running away from home to attend college was easy. Rooming with a human not so much.

A contemporary fae YA fantasy with twists and surprises.

Stealing a bedroom from a human appears to be a simple plan for Brigit, the dryad, until she discovers he has problems of his own. A messy break-up with a Siren means without her help, he will die.

A quirky fae fantasy about friendships and magical beings.

Meet a hopelessly dim coco mat and a sarcastic cat, who may be too busy taking a bath to save you.
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A YA FANTASY Coming-of-Age story reviewers describe as:
"fast paced and entertaining,"
"new and fresh,"
with "creative and clever world-building,"
and "lovable characters."

The first in an exciting series:
#1 Never Date a Siren
#2 A Study in Spirits
#3 Bane of Hounds
#4 Storm of Songs (2022)
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Enroll at Leopold Otto University, in the picturesque European city of Geheimetür, where humans and the fae attend classes together. Remember, though, the administration does not guarantee your safety.

With the first page, a new world of magical friendships awaits you!

This story is friendly to ages 12+.

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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Dryad emerging from a tree
A human university, Magical Friendships

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"The world building here is top-notch - imaginative twists keep this adventure feeling very fresh and new." - author, Helen Whistberry

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Tell us about this new series. What kind of fantasy world is it?
This is a contemporary YA fantasy based in a world very similar to our own. The action takes place at a European university where the fae and humans attend classes together as they figure out love and friendship.

Do the students take classes in magic?
While there is a lot of magic in the story, the story is about the real life of attending a university: bad roommates, taking finals, and professors who don't understand you.

Tell us more about the magic.
I draw upon classic myths, legends, and folklore about the fairy world. Creatures like sirens, dryads, naiads, the púca, kelpie, and brownie are from our world but are re-interpreted to make them fresh and exciting. Magic comes from the characters and what they are, as well as the difficulty of a world where the fae and humans are trying to live together.

Brigit appears to be a woman of color. Is this a story about the black experience?
From the very beginning, I wanted Brigit (a black fae dryad) to be someone who many readers could identify with and enjoy. However, as a white writer, I do not write about the black experience, as that is not my story to tell.

Why Europe? Why not America or England?
I wanted the world to be familiar, but not too familiar. The story takes place in a country similar to Germany called Bewachterberg, so readers can feel an immediate familiarity and general understanding of how things work. However, the fae hid the land for 99 years and a day (1890 to 1989), and things are not as normal as they might appear to an outsider like the American character, Logan.

As a fantasy story how hard is it to understand your world?
The series is very approachable, which I think is one of its major strengths. Since many of the fae creatures are from folklore, there is an ease right from the beginning because you recognize them. For fae characters I created or aren't as familiar to readers, there is a helpful glossary in each book of the series.

What does it mean for a book to be a YA Fantasy? Would adults like this book?
YA Fantasy themes are coming-of-age stories where young people discover their place in the world. This series deals with friendships, relationships, and growing up, so by the end, the reader sees the evolution of the main characters. Because of the references to historical events and the vocabulary used, I put this series at an advanced 12+ readership. However, like many of my stories, they are multi-layered and packed with meaning, so adults would definitely enjoy this book!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07Z29KQ6Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rook and Castle Press (November 19, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 19, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7194 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 240 ratings

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Byrd Nash

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Byrd writes the story you need, not the one you expected. Specializing in strong female characters who are witty and talented, she finds inspiration from Sherlock Holmes, Jane Austen, classic folklore, and old-world history.

Get hooked on her wide cast of characters, relatable world-building, and tightly written stories. And fall in love with her one-of-a-kind heroines and their male counterparts, who might need to eat humble pie before the tale ends.

Byrd has cats which makes her a legit author.

With a B.A. in journalism, she's worked in the writing field for over thirty-five years. Learn more at her website ByrdNash.com.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
240 global ratings
This is a fast paced story that will keep you captivated.
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This is a fast paced story that will keep you captivated.
We begin with Bridget’s freshman year. College... What would be taught in a college with a mixed student body of Human and Fae? More importantly, how would everyone get along? How does one maneuver through the ins and outs of the fae septs, bondmates, laws of civility and debts of honor amongst these humans who have absolutely no clue? Bridget, for whatever reason, is a stickler about all of this Fae stuff. She hugs trees, touches flowers and talks to plants and welcome mats. She also needs to find a new roommate.I knew that Bridget, the main character, was black; but it really didn’t hit me until I was holding the book in my hands. I liked having a main character who wasn’t white and I wondered if the book would encompass racial issues. I was pleased to discover that it did...it just wasn’t in the way I expected. And that, my fellow readers, is a major plus.This small part of the world where both Fae and Human are residing side by side is a fragile balancing act where one misstep could very well spell disaster for both worlds. Bridget is truly a kickassery female who finds herself right in the mix of it all. She watches out for herself but also for others IF she also benefits. Byrd Nash has effortlessly woven these two worlds together without dropping a stitch; leaving a beautifully intricate tapestry with the turning of the very last page. This is a fast paced story that will keep you captivated. Three more years to go. Relax! Book years not human years...Parental Note: If this story is a sample of what is to come in the rest of the series, I can fully recommend this College Fae Magic series for tweens 12 and up. In fact, I’m sure my soon to be 13 year old granddaughter would love this series. I did!
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ERIN E WOLF
5.0 out of 5 stars Blown away!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
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I give Never Date a Siren: A College Fae magic series #1 by Byrd Nash, 5 stars!

This book was absolutely amazing! This is my favorite genre, but it went above and beyond what I was expecting. It is fun, exciting and suspenseful all wrapped into one. The characters have huge personalities and I can't say I've read a book where the main character is a dryad. I like how the author incorporates creatures we do not normally see in supernatural books. Not only that, she quickly explains what they are to those who do not know. That earns bonus points in my book.

Then there's the story itself. Again, very unique. It takes the woman scorned angle and spins it for a wild ride. A curse is placed on a human and Brigit is determined to break the curse. That is just the very start of it though, there is really so much more involved. Most of it takes place in college in an absolutely amazing little town, but that is not all. This adds to it even more. I cannot wait to read the next book!

If you like fun, quirky urban fantasy with a great story and amazing characters, this book is for you.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A fun, fast-paced read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2020
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Just as the title states, you never want to date a siren!

This book was a fun, fast-paced read for me! I enjoyed it more than I thought only because I’m not one for urban fantasy. Thank you to the author for letting me know it was free on Amazon so that I could check it out!

I definitely enjoyed it and I think what I loved about it is that it had so many different mythical creatures in it that you don’t normally see or read about in other books. It was very refreshing and the story was also different from others I’ve read.

Brigit was a fantastic no nonsense dryad who followed the rules, but is fair. I appreciated her wit and her cleverness. She’s basically everything I’m not and wish I were 😂

Then Logan, the poor human seduced by the siren who puts Brigit in debt to him, which works out for him to get out of Sybil’s beguiling spell. Logan fell a little flat for me, but then again, if I were in his shoes, I probably would have been too 😅

There were a few lovable side characters that I loved like Granite and the adorable “cat” Jib 😍 and they were all different fae creatures and it was fantastic!

I did feel a bit rushed at times, especially when we would be in one place and then another all of a sudden without much explanation, or a creature would have an ability all of a sudden and I didn’t understand why or where that came from. Other than that, I really liked it and would recommend this book to others 😊
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Amy Lynn
5.0 out of 5 stars A world ruled by humans and magic
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2020
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Never Date a Siren, by Byrd Nash, is a creative, whimsical, unique, and delightful coming of age and boy meets girl type of book. This is a first book of a series and is spelling binding from the first chapter.
The basic premise is a university (and surrounding area) is populated by both humans and fae (of magical creatures with many different gifts/powers/talents). The magical fae can tell the difference between human and magical. They also how powers like talking objects, controlling humans, casting spells, finding and using portals… the places in which humans and fae overlap and interact is where a lot of the action and conflict occurs.
Experiencing the normal college experience of a real world nature helps set an interesting and creative back drop and place for the setting. One fae Brigit, needs a new living situation and using her powers she finds the perfect room and helps to claim it using magic that fools humans. However, the room she takes ends up being the old room of the ex girlfriend of Logan (the other roommate ). Coincidence abounds when two of the group end up knowing each other and having a conflicting relationship. With Brigit and Logan knowing the trickery and powers Sybil used on him, the question becomes, can they reverse here hold.
All in all, it is a creative story, with amazing characters in a world ruled by both humans and magic. It’s a great 5 star book for tweens and teens and adults alike.
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LiterALLy BOOKiSh
3.0 out of 5 stars Fun
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2020
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This was an easy and fun read. Nash was able to build a world of her own including typical and untypical fantasy creatures, along with unusual powers and traits. I enjoyed how unexpected information was sprinkled here and there to throw twists into the story. The characters were bold and direct; my favorite was the fiesty MC. Although the world building and scene setting were good, I had issues with the writing when it became over descriptive (but this is a huge pet peeve of mine and I criticize books for it often). Overall, an entertaining read and a good start to a series.
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Heather D Burgess
4.0 out of 5 stars Unique read, heavy in Celtic Mythology
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020
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"Never Date a Siren" weaves an exceptional plot, descriptive scenery, and a complex storyline that will intrigue readers. We meet Brigit, a highly honorable, ethical face who is a student at LOTTUS. She come into an honor debt to a human Bard, Logan, through his civility. The plot weaves a narrative those weak in Celtic Mythology may find a bit difficult to follow. However; the storyline is unique, has twists, and is adept at holding the attention of the reader. Throughout the storyline, it becomes apparent that Byrd, the author, truly enjoys weaving detailed, highly descriptive scenery. While a few of the highly descriptive sceneries were necessary, I found, at times the descriptions were intrusive and distracting from the main plot. I believe that if the author had spent a bit more time describing the Celtic background and character development, as opposed to the scenery, the story would have been more entertaining. Overall, a good read, primarily due to the uniqueness of the plot.
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The author has added a glossary at the end of the book.
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AA Lee
4.0 out of 5 stars As Fun as Perry's Providence Paranormal College
Reviewed in Canada on June 25, 2021
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I really enjoyed D.R. Perry's Paranormal College series. I did not expect to find another similar series as fun and as relatable. This author proved me wrong! This is such a great college experience - I wish I could have had this!
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U. Visser
4.0 out of 5 stars Fast-paced and entertaining, I cannot wait for part 2!
Reviewed in Germany on December 28, 2019
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4,5 stars

I loved this book. Full of magic, spells and mystical creatures.

Brigit, is looking for an off-campus room to rent, but finds herself getting a human roommate, in his home. Yup, she thinks she has got her tracks covered. But her actions have a price.
Her roommate Logan is under a siren’s love spell and he's not well. In fact, the only thing that can save him might be right under his nose.

Fast-paced and entertaining, I cannot wait for part 2!
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Diana Levit
4.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly imaginative
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2020
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I don’t know what it is exactly but the idea of magic creatures living in balance with ordinary people always fascinated me. Perhaps this is why I enjoyed reading this book.
The author does an amazing job in crafting his narrative. Not only do the creatures he describes are not the overused stereotypical magical characters, but their identities are well-developed. Every character has clear motivations, fears and beliefs and so the plot remains vivid and credible. I really liked how ‘normal’ and relatable most of the characters are. Despite literary trying to understand how the magic works, the protagonists are shown having very ‘normal’ problems such as break-ups, paying rent, etc. I, for once, felt strong connection with Brigit – a bit naïve, idealistic Fae, and that made me empathize with her even more.
I like that the reader can witness the growth of the characters as they go trough drama, betrayal, love and other factors.
As for the plot, I really appreciate it having several story layers, with the author managing to navigate trough through the story flawlessly, building up the anticipation for the books to come.
Yet, although the author does an amazing job in describing the magical word he created, providing the reading with all those tiny yet very significant details that makes his universe much more credible, I find the main narrative a bit too cheesy for my liking. Perhaps I am simply not the target audience of this book and I am more than certain that a lot of young adults would disagree with me, but I would prefer the heroine to have a more defined change in her character towards the end of the book. Or there would be no romantic element involved… I am not sure, but I would like it being a bit spicier than it is.
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Kindle Customer j Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant suspense to the end. Will enjoy the next books in this series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2020
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Also recommend it to others and look forward to other books by this author. I am sure that they will be just as good
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Noeleen Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars New take on YA fantasy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2020
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I really enjoyed this take on fae human relationships in the context of a university setting. Logan a bard and human is beguiled by Sybil a Siren attending the same university in a land Bewachterberg that's been hidden to the world for 99 years and a day. Brigit Cullen a dryad finds herself in need of new lodgings and stumbles across Logan and his apartment. After moving in under the cover of fae magic Brigit discovers Logan is dying from his encounter with Sybil. A chance run in at a local bar Logan unknowingly saves Brigit from a nasty poisoning by Sybil and Brigit is now indebted to him under the laws of civility to free him from Sybils beguiling. A fantastic narrative and great characters my favourite being the doppelganger Paul, hoping he is in the next book. The human fae history and relationships are fascinating. I enjoyed learn g about Bewachterberg and how it remained hidden as well as the various fae clans. If you are a fan of YA fantasy this is for you.
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