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I wanted to love this book, really I did. It has so much going for it, but it never quite came together for me.

Moribund tells the story of Syl and Rouen. Syl is a simple sophomore in high school, except she got into an accident some weeks before the start of the story, which made her best friend turn on her somehow. She’s now a pariah at school.

Rouen is a dark fae, who is controlled by Agravaine, a meanie.While the characters did need a little more development and their voices weren't very distinct, I actually liked the writing style itself. I also loved the idea of meshing modern day technology and classic fae magic, its really unique... but maybe could have been executed better.

Nonetheless, it was still a good and intriguing story. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more from this author. I recommend it, maybe you'll like it more than I did!
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Moribund switches perspectives between Syl Skye, the fair Fae sleeper-princess and Rouen Rivoche, the dark Fae princess and huntress. The dark Fae world is dying and in order to save it, Rouen is sent to kill all the sleeper-princesses to power their hearthstone.

On the other hand, Syl is unaware of her being the sleeper-princess. Recently, her entire world had been turned upside-down. The people who she thought were her friends are now her bullies and she has to work to help her mom out.

One of my problems with Moribund is the writing style. The two perspectives were those of 16 year old girls, so I understand the more childish tones, but it was annoying to keep hearing Rouen call herself “emo” and Syl call herself a “whiny pants”. This book is like maximum teen angst if that’s what you’re looking for. I liked the concept and plot of the circuit fae, but I think the teen angst really got in the way of that.

I did think the relationship that developed between Syl and Rouen was cute. It seemed a bit too possessive and insta-lovey for my taste, but I liked how they pushed each other to be stronger. ( )

Moribund, first in Eldredge’s Circuit Fae Series, introduces us to Syl Skye, a rather geeky introvert who believes she's quite mundane, save having survived a horrific train crash months before. Syl is anything but normal. She is the last sleeper-princess of the fair Fae, and she's being hunted. Agravaine, and his unwilling Huntress Rouen, have infiltrated her school, trying to flush her out, and also infecting the students with the Moribund, a substance that allows them to access the ‘killing magic in technology’,. Basically, it allows him to siphon off their life force. He has a bigger plan in mind than just finding Syl, though. Worldshaping plans.

When Syl is exposed, Rouen goes against the Contract Agravaine holds over her and helps the sleeper-princess escape. An unlikely ally rescues them both, bringing them to safety. As the three work together to end Agravaine’s plan, Rouen forms an uneasy truce with their rescuer, and something rather more with Syl. Now it's up to Syl to fully Awaken and claim her rightful power if they are to have a chance of stopping Agravaine.

Chapters alternate between Syl and Rouen, so we get both girls’ perspectives. Both were written well. I liked Rouen a little more, probably because she worked her magic through her violin. I'm a sucker for characters that play violin or cello. Syl is fair Fae, and Rouen dark Fae, two groups with an innate hatred of one another. They never seem to have that hatred, which doesn't surprise me in Syl’s case, since she's unaware of her heritage. Rouen, though, is fully aware of hers. That she doesn't have that hatred towards Syl shows that she definitely got a rebellious streak, and that she's more progressive in her thinking.

I really didn't like Fiann. I know that was the point, but dang, that girl was an ass. I'd like to know more about why she so completely turned against Syl after the train crash, when she was supposedly her best friend from a young age. It can't have just had to do with Syl’s apparent downgrade in fortunes. At least, I hope not… That's pretty shallow.

The concept of the Moribund was confusing at first. Calling it the 'killing magic in technology’ made little sense to me. The feel I ended up with is that it is kind of like controlling nanites with magic. The 'circuits’ have the ability to rewrite a person's genetic code, to reshape their very being. But it also consumes them, and can strip energy from a victim and transfer it. So, barely controlled nanite technology. I loved the blending of science and magick, just not that it was seen as a bad thing.

***This book was borrowed via Kindle Unlimited, and reviewed in prep for Ouroboros. ( )

First of all, thanks to NetGalley and Monster Books for giving me a chance to read and review this awesome book!

Fantasy is one of my favorite genres and I love how each author creates something new and amazing which the same kind of characters!

Syl and Rouen are both such beautifully created characters that I'm not sure which one I love the best! I love Syl's sense of humor and I love how badass Rou is!

The story itself is full of magic, love, conflict, pain and another lot of magic.

The concept of Moribund (the thing, not the novel per se) was extremely well created and I enjoyed every part of it!

Excited to read the next book in the series! ( )