While there, she encounters a strange young man and two young women in a book store. There are fairies, elves, samodivi, vampires, humans, trolls, etc. This was a good story... buuuuut I did not like Talvi... at all. SERIOUSLY. This is exactly what happened here. even though I enjoyed it Very much I can only give it 3 stars because the excitement was down to almost zero at times. If you love the fantasy genre, this is the season for you! I was completely drawn in to this book from the beginning. She even moved in with him! Unable to return until it's repaired, she's rescued by wood nymphs who believe her sudden arrival is no accident.After being taken in by a prominent family of elves, Annika finds herself struggling to resist the seductive spell of their youngest son,Talvi. Equal parts arrogant and alluring, the notorious heartbreaker seems like the perfect distraction for her homesickness. Start by marking “The Flame and the Arrow (Annika Brisby, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The Flame and the Arrow. Loved it! Dressed almost identically as the blonde, her hair looked like she’d spent the past hour riding on the back of a motorcycle. Annika thinks of Talvi, but tries to move on with a hike before she heads back home, but she ends up getting pulled through a portal to a land of mythical beings, and ends up being trapped there. After bouncing around from Paris to Portland, Emigh Cannaday now lives in Wisconsin with her husband and a pack of Welsh Corgis. She created a parallel world with vivid descriptions and well developed characters. There are some sex scenes that are a little graphic. Since this story is so good, I thought it would appeal to boys and girls alike as well as YA instead of new adult, and feel that it could have been written to be enjoyed by this broader age group/gender. There's also the matter that around a third of the way into the book he's referring to her "hot little honeycomb" and how it's "spilling over with nectar." Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. There are fairies, elves, samodivi, vampires, humans, trolls, etc. I really wanted to like this as it was the Vaginal Fantasy pick for this month and it had several good reviews. There were times I really loved this book, but there were also times I wasn't liking it. Enjoyed so much I went Vance and read it a second time. We are then taken on an adventure while our heroine is in Europe and gets “lost” on a final hike before heading back to the USA. Also, some of the word choices in this book were odd; especially in the love scenes, like calling a vagina a honeycomb, and I dislike the endearment, dove. Emigh Cannaday is a really good author. The storyline was entertaining, well thought-out, and well-paced. Annika travels to her Uncle Vince's home in Bulgaria for a well-deserved respite and to recover from the breakup. Overall, I enjoyed it and I look forward to continuing the series. By the time Annika learns the consequences of their forbidden trysts, Talvi's already under her skin and dangerously close to her heart. Thank you to Emigh Cannaday for the opportunity to read and review her book, The Flame and the Arrow! Hours and hours of mundanity. The book was interesting but, not being able to understand the dialogue that occurred in a foreign language was frustrating. "Don't do it, Annika," he taunted. He was cool and he had badass powers. Loved it! By the way, love the cover! I also loved that there is a bit of adventure in this book, and I loved that even though the book takes place in a realm like the Fae realm, which I have read plenty of books about, it wasn't like any of the other books I have read. Good read. Refresh and try again. I received an e-book copy from the author, in exchange for an honest review. It has many elements to it and labeled as Dark Fantasy Paranormal Romance. Thanks. Annika and Talvi are annoying in their flip-flopping all-encompassing love (lust) and jealous hatred of each other. 'The Flame and the Arrow' by Emigh Cannaday is the story of Annika and Talvi. Second book develops story and captivated me even more! She's also extremely cold and unfeeling in the aftermath and even keeps the friggin' ring! Annika is devastated and confused not knowing where her life is heading. The story just went on and on. Annika needs to find a way home, but she also finds out some things about herself and others that she was unaware of, so she is unsure of what she truly wants, and so the adventure begins. By the time Annika learns the consequences of their forbidden trysts, Talvi's already under her skin and dangerously close to her heart. Annika thinks of Talvi, but tries to move on with a hike before she heads back home, but she ends up getting pulled through a portal to a land of mythical beings, and ends up being trapped there. WTF. Emigh Cannaday Hits the Bullseye with The Flame and the Arrow: Thank you to Emigh Cannaday for the opportunity to read and review her book, The Flame and the Arrow! Very excited to read the next in the series. Annika follows her and they end up in a cave with two other women. I tried so hard with this book. Do yourself a favour and get this book today. He was tempting, but was he harmful?Aspiring rock star Annika Brisby thinks she knows where her life is going until she steps through a broken portal that leaves her stranded in a realm of fairies, vampires, and other mythical beings. It was so refreshing to read something so well written and enjoyable. This book started out okay for the first quarter. Nicholas (SP?). The three women reveal that they are wood nymphs and inform Annika that she is one too. But on the journey home she discovers that there's a mountain of secrets that he's not telling her, and Annika can't help wondering who's really in danger.You'll enjoy this edgy & dark blend of New Adult Romantic Fantasy and Paranormal Romance if you're a fan of Laurell K. Hamilton, Kresley Cole, Donna Grant, Charlaine Harris, Karen Marie Moning, Jeanine Frost, J.R. Ward and Lynsay Sands. The Flame and the Arrow I was completely drawn in to this book from the beginning. The people came to life and I could envision everything as it happened. I enjoyed this book. Later, when she meets them again in the forest, she follows and is pulled through a portal into a world that she could never have imagined; a world where she learns her heritage. Unable to return until it's repaired, she's rescued by wood nymphs who believe her sudden arrival is no accident.After being taken in by a prominent family of elves, Annika finds herself struggling to resist the seductive spell of their youngest son,Talvi. The door to the shop opened again, and another short young woman with long, light brown hair walked in. 'The Flame and the Arrow' by Emigh Cannaday is the story of Annika and Talvi. See 1 question about The Flame and the Arrow…, Best Adult Fantasy Romance with Hot Independent Heroine, Main Discussion: Flame and Arrow *SPOILERS ALLOWED*, Meet the Epic and Awesome Authors of Fall's Big Fantasy Novels. In the end, I really enjoyed the whole plot and setting of this story, and I'm looking forward to reading the next book; I did read some reviews for the next book, and read some things I'm not looking forward to, but since I enjoy the setting and the writing, I hope those overshadow the stupid actions of the characters. She goes for a hike in the wilderness and loses her way back to Uncle Vince's home. No rating, as I didn't finish the book and only made it to the 17% mark. Her new friends warn her that she'll probably regret ever laying eyes on him, and what begins as a casual fling quickly burns too hot to handle. I thought that the "Flame And The Arrow" was a good adventure story with a romantic story line thrown in. I wasn't loving the back and forth between Annika and Talvi, and I'm totally fine with a little of that type of thing, but I was still ready to move past it, and I felt Annika was too blasé and indifferent towards Talvi at times, and I didn't like that character trait in her, so I felt her attitude, and the back and forth took away some from the romance aspect of this story, but there were also some really sweet moments that I really loved. This book is about 418 pages that does have a cliffhanging end that is setting you up for the continues story of Annika and Talvi. She resides with an elven family after the portal has closed and everyone suspects that she belongs in their world. “No one walks through life unscathed, and it’s how we react to being tested that becomes our legacy.”, “When I was growing up, I never understood why other kids never liked to climb trees or explore the woods,”, ISBN-10: 1530712122 / ISBN-13: 9781530712120.