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Stone Society #10
Urijah
Two Alpha Gargoyles… Urijah Aldobrand and Banyan Sorensen spend the first two hundred years of their lives together, first playing as boys, then fighting alongside each other as warriors. Urijah is searching for a female mate, denying what is in front of him his whole life. He sets off alone, in denial, leaving his best friend behind. A couple of centuries later, life has finally given Urijah what he wants until his best friend betrays him. Devastated, Uri cuts him out of his life. Banyan spends years silently loving his best friend while not so silently trying to convince him they are mates. When they part ways, Banyan carries on, going through the motions of living as a lone male. Two hundred years later, Banyan has found a life for himself in New Orleans. When he makes a grave mistake, he loses his mate for good. War is finally upon the Stone Society. Fifty of the Clan travel to Greece for battle, but not all return home. Banyan, heir to the Norse throne, is now ready to accept the crown. Not only has he kept his promises, but a lifetime of secrets as well. Urijah, at a crossroads, decides to return home, hoping to find himself. Both ending up back in Norway surrounded by family, they each must come to terms with what the fates have in store for them. Will Uri let go of his anger and forgive his old friend? Or will he once again turn his back on a future with his mate? Author’s Note – This story has been almost 800 years in the making. If you’ve read the previous books in the series, you know Urijah and Banyan have something from their past keeping them apart. In this book, you find out what that is. This story wasn’t an easy one to write, and it won’t always be an easy one to read. I told the story Urijah and Banyan needed me to tell, not the one I wanted to tell. Yes, they finally get their HEA, but they take their sweet time getting there.
318 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 3, 2017
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Faith Gibson
51 books571 followersFaith Gibson lives outside Nashville, Tennessee with the love of her life, and her four-legged best friend. She began writing in high school and over the years, penned many stories and poems.
When her dreams continued to get crazier than the one before, she decided to keep a dream journal. Many of these night-time escapades have led to a line, a chapter, and even a complete story.
When asked what her purpose in life is, she will say to entertain the masses. Even if it’s one person at a time.
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When her dreams continued to get crazier than the one before, she decided to keep a dream journal. Many of these night-time escapades have led to a line, a chapter, and even a complete story.
When asked what her purpose in life is, she will say to entertain the masses. Even if it’s one person at a time.
When Faith isn’t hard at work on her next story, she can be found reading, cooking, playing in the dirt (planting stuff) or playing with her staffy pup.
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November 15, 2017
4.5 Stars. Urijah & Banyan were perfect mates.
January 26, 2022
Seriously, wtf!?
800 years of fucking bullshit solved with a few words and screwing each other's brains out? Fuck that.
These two have found the cure for divorces ppl!!
SPOILER :
Am I the only one who finds it hypocritical that Baynan killed Uri's human husband for no damn reason than loving someone and getting used by Uri and feeling no remorse when he was supposed to be protecting humans? And the fact that everyone in this book supports this?
800 years of fucking bullshit solved with a few words and screwing each other's brains out? Fuck that.
These two have found the cure for divorces ppl!!
SPOILER :
Am I the only one who finds it hypocritical that Baynan killed Uri's human husband for no damn reason than loving someone and getting used by Uri and feeling no remorse when he was supposed to be protecting humans? And the fact that everyone in this book supports this?
January 5, 2025
Wow, this book was an emotional rollercoaster. Great story about the trials and tribulations of love. Self love, unrequited love, fear of never finding love and also fear of no longer being loved.
This story was amazing and very thoughtfully written. It allowed the readers to take a journey of self discovery with Urijah. Allowing us to watch as he discovers himself.
Great story and this series is just fantastic.
This story was amazing and very thoughtfully written. It allowed the readers to take a journey of self discovery with Urijah. Allowing us to watch as he discovers himself.
Great story and this series is just fantastic.
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July 25, 2018I highly hate Urijah and would have wanted him to suffer ... a lot. Banyan deserved so much better, i am so disappointed,but i won't change my mind Urijah is a complete asshole
February 14, 2020
Deny, Deny, Deny
4.5 out of 5 stars
I was completely looking forward to this installment of the Stone Society series. Ever since Jasper’s story came barreling into what had been, up to that point, an entirely M/F series, I could not wait for Uri’s story! Thankfully, I was not disappointed.
Urijah, Urijah, Urijah. You took denial to a whole new level. Never have I encountered a character who spent nearly a thousand years wallowing in self-delusion … until now. I have been thoroughly enchanted with Uri's stoic, sad, and mysterious character pretty much from the beginning. While reading this book, I became #TeamBanyan because I mean, come on! Uri came off as kind of a whiny brat for a lot of it.
That said, I still loved Uri. I wanted to get a plunger to help him get his head out of his own ass, but … I still loved him. Banyan was a solid gold sweetheart the entire time. Seriously, who on Earth would wait 800 years for someone to come to their senses? I despaired of it ever happening. After finally finding out exactly what—besides Uri being in denial about being gay, and being mates with his childhood best friend—was keeping the two apart I was like, “Duh, Uri, you fucktard. What else did you expect?”
So not cool, btw, for Uri to utilize a pinch hitter. I didn’t really see the sense in that. Especially not since said pinch hitter was just a poor imitation anyway. Why? Why? Why go there when you've got the real thing? It was at this point that I hopped the loyalty fence. The peripheral characters and I were totally on the same page there. Go #TeamBanyan! Uri had nobody to blame for any of that but himself and his centuries-long state of ineffectual and pointless denial.
It is worth noting that I might have been on Banyan’s cheerleading squad at least partially the whole time, and I was completely there after aforementioned events, but he also infuriated me with his dejectedly calm passivity. I wanted a little more fire from him, well, from them both really.
Don’t get me wrong. There was plenty of chemistry and tons of UST, some of it reinforced from previous books. The problem was that Banyan came across as a little doormat-like from time to time and Uri occasionally read almost like one of those M/F heroines who couldn’t shoot themselves in the foot and can’t get out of their own way (and for no good reason).
It was a little incongruous because these guys were the two biggest, baddest, beautiful-est, most skilled swordsmen out of all of their long-lived brethren. They had history, they had feels, they had plenty to be angsty and angry about, but we saw very, very little of Banyan’s frustration—he was just kind of in the doldrums—and when Uri FINALLY came around it was practically over. No angry sex? No power play? Sigh. I would have liked to see them together at like 30% and still working through a millennium worth of shit. Wishes meet horses.
Putting all of my nitpicky opinions aside, Faith managed (as always) to throw a few twists in there, wrap up a longstanding overarching plotline with some of the major players, and do something to one of my favorite characters that made me want to drop back ten and punt someone, anyone through a plate glass window into a stand of really gnarly cacti. Uh-huh. I won’t spoil it, but damn it all to hell! The feelz were intense.
I have to say that I loved how this book took care of some loose ends long overdue for snipping. I loved how we got to see a much softer side of Urijah that included something besides pain and heartache, even though it took forever! I loved Banyan, period. I loved Banyan and Uri together, I loved the UST, the build-up, the overall journey and their more immediate individual storyline.
I mentioned some niggles already, but the missing half-point (4.5/5) really boils down to a little frustration that although the reason for the conflict in their relationship after New Orleans was legit, it also felt kind of tame to me given the gargoyle culture. I mean, it was a gimme given the whole mates thing. I would have predicted that exact outcome with odds in my favor that would make a Vegas bookie wince.
That incident did explain why Uri was so dead set against being with Banyan recently, but didn’t tell us squat about why he was being so stubborn for the prior 7+ centuries. Especially when you take into account the fact that Uri ultimately accepted he was gay (and acted on it too) in the intervening years! So why not go after Banyan once he hit the point of self-acceptance? Why not go after Banyan when Uri realized, no, knew they were probably mates? Why not go after Banyan at any point before NOLA instead of doing what he did instead? It makes that whole scene and the ensuing conflict seem even more trivial in the grand scheme of things when you take it all in context. That bothers me a little, well, a lot.
Yeah. Sorry. I had to circle back to that. I guess I wasn't done with it. LOL. So given all of that, I want to make it clear that this was still a rock-solid read. The characters were fantastic separately and together, the overall story progressed, the individual story was an example of all the best things Faith Gibson can bring to the table, and it was, by the gods, another M/M installment to a great series. I feel robbed of the potential for at least one other gay MC (not to say there won’t be more just … ugh), but it can’t be the one I wanted. Bah humbug on that, dear author. Bah humbug.
Otherwise, I am pleased as punch with the whole thing. It was well worth the wait.
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Other reviews by NeRdyWYRM can be read here.
4.5 out of 5 stars
I was completely looking forward to this installment of the Stone Society series. Ever since Jasper’s story came barreling into what had been, up to that point, an entirely M/F series, I could not wait for Uri’s story! Thankfully, I was not disappointed.
Urijah, Urijah, Urijah. You took denial to a whole new level. Never have I encountered a character who spent nearly a thousand years wallowing in self-delusion … until now. I have been thoroughly enchanted with Uri's stoic, sad, and mysterious character pretty much from the beginning. While reading this book, I became #TeamBanyan because I mean, come on! Uri came off as kind of a whiny brat for a lot of it.
That said, I still loved Uri. I wanted to get a plunger to help him get his head out of his own ass, but … I still loved him. Banyan was a solid gold sweetheart the entire time. Seriously, who on Earth would wait 800 years for someone to come to their senses? I despaired of it ever happening. After finally finding out exactly what—besides Uri being in denial about being gay, and being mates with his childhood best friend—was keeping the two apart I was like, “Duh, Uri, you fucktard. What else did you expect?”
So not cool, btw, for Uri to utilize a pinch hitter. I didn’t really see the sense in that. Especially not since said pinch hitter was just a poor imitation anyway. Why? Why? Why go there when you've got the real thing? It was at this point that I hopped the loyalty fence. The peripheral characters and I were totally on the same page there. Go #TeamBanyan! Uri had nobody to blame for any of that but himself and his centuries-long state of ineffectual and pointless denial.
It is worth noting that I might have been on Banyan’s cheerleading squad at least partially the whole time, and I was completely there after aforementioned events, but he also infuriated me with his dejectedly calm passivity. I wanted a little more fire from him, well, from them both really.
Don’t get me wrong. There was plenty of chemistry and tons of UST, some of it reinforced from previous books. The problem was that Banyan came across as a little doormat-like from time to time and Uri occasionally read almost like one of those M/F heroines who couldn’t shoot themselves in the foot and can’t get out of their own way (and for no good reason).
It was a little incongruous because these guys were the two biggest, baddest, beautiful-est, most skilled swordsmen out of all of their long-lived brethren. They had history, they had feels, they had plenty to be angsty and angry about, but we saw very, very little of Banyan’s frustration—he was just kind of in the doldrums—and when Uri FINALLY came around it was practically over. No angry sex? No power play? Sigh. I would have liked to see them together at like 30% and still working through a millennium worth of shit. Wishes meet horses.
Putting all of my nitpicky opinions aside, Faith managed (as always) to throw a few twists in there, wrap up a longstanding overarching plotline with some of the major players, and do something to one of my favorite characters that made me want to drop back ten and punt someone, anyone through a plate glass window into a stand of really gnarly cacti. Uh-huh. I won’t spoil it, but damn it all to hell! The feelz were intense.
I have to say that I loved how this book took care of some loose ends long overdue for snipping. I loved how we got to see a much softer side of Urijah that included something besides pain and heartache, even though it took forever! I loved Banyan, period. I loved Banyan and Uri together, I loved the UST, the build-up, the overall journey and their more immediate individual storyline.
I mentioned some niggles already, but the missing half-point (4.5/5) really boils down to a little frustration that although the reason for the conflict in their relationship after New Orleans was legit, it also felt kind of tame to me given the gargoyle culture. I mean, it was a gimme given the whole mates thing. I would have predicted that exact outcome with odds in my favor that would make a Vegas bookie wince.
That incident did explain why Uri was so dead set against being with Banyan recently, but didn’t tell us squat about why he was being so stubborn for the prior 7+ centuries. Especially when you take into account the fact that Uri ultimately accepted he was gay (and acted on it too) in the intervening years! So why not go after Banyan once he hit the point of self-acceptance? Why not go after Banyan when Uri realized, no, knew they were probably mates? Why not go after Banyan at any point before NOLA instead of doing what he did instead? It makes that whole scene and the ensuing conflict seem even more trivial in the grand scheme of things when you take it all in context. That bothers me a little, well, a lot.
Yeah. Sorry. I had to circle back to that. I guess I wasn't done with it. LOL. So given all of that, I want to make it clear that this was still a rock-solid read. The characters were fantastic separately and together, the overall story progressed, the individual story was an example of all the best things Faith Gibson can bring to the table, and it was, by the gods, another M/M installment to a great series. I feel robbed of the potential for at least one other gay MC (not to say there won’t be more just … ugh), but it can’t be the one I wanted. Bah humbug on that, dear author. Bah humbug.
Otherwise, I am pleased as punch with the whole thing. It was well worth the wait.
Review cross-posted at:
An ARC of this title was provided by the author in exchange of an honest review.
Other reviews by NeRdyWYRM can be read here.
December 6, 2017
Everlasting Love..
What a rollercoaster of emotions, I felt like the ball on a ping pong table! Anger, sadness, fear, more sadness, joy, anger again....oh well you get the picture. I feel like I know each and everyone of the members of the Stone Society and I feel their emotions that's how real Ms.Gibson has made these guys for me. I think of all the Stone Society books I've read and I've read them all, this is the one that has had me so emotional on all levels.
This confrontation has been long coming for Banyan and Urijah, we never really knew their history there was always a hint here, or a hint there, but it is all here, so for all you fans of this great series come and get the scoop. You will not be sorry, there are thousands of years of history.
Not only will you get the scoop on these two, but you will travel all over the world to Greece, Italy, Norway and the U.S. with all the Goyles
Oh and don't forget the tissues....
Kudos Ms. Gibson!
What a rollercoaster of emotions, I felt like the ball on a ping pong table! Anger, sadness, fear, more sadness, joy, anger again....oh well you get the picture. I feel like I know each and everyone of the members of the Stone Society and I feel their emotions that's how real Ms.Gibson has made these guys for me. I think of all the Stone Society books I've read and I've read them all, this is the one that has had me so emotional on all levels.
This confrontation has been long coming for Banyan and Urijah, we never really knew their history there was always a hint here, or a hint there, but it is all here, so for all you fans of this great series come and get the scoop. You will not be sorry, there are thousands of years of history.
Not only will you get the scoop on these two, but you will travel all over the world to Greece, Italy, Norway and the U.S. with all the Goyles
Oh and don't forget the tissues....
Kudos Ms. Gibson!
May 18, 2020
Emotionally charged
Uri has been fighting against being the mate of Banyan for almost 800 years. They were best friends once, but Uri believed that he needed a female as a mate not a male in order to please his family.
A tragedy happened thirty years ago that pushed these two farther apart.
Now the battle with Alistair is here and another tragedy within the Stone Society occurs. Banyan then decides to go back to his home alone and finally take over as king from his father.
I usually read a book quickly but this book is so emotionally wrenching that it took several days. I had to put it down several times because I couldn't see through my tears to read. Eventhough I hated what happened, I have to applaud the author for writing characters that are so real.
I loved the ending. I could feel the love!
Uri has been fighting against being the mate of Banyan for almost 800 years. They were best friends once, but Uri believed that he needed a female as a mate not a male in order to please his family.
A tragedy happened thirty years ago that pushed these two farther apart.
Now the battle with Alistair is here and another tragedy within the Stone Society occurs. Banyan then decides to go back to his home alone and finally take over as king from his father.
I usually read a book quickly but this book is so emotionally wrenching that it took several days. I had to put it down several times because I couldn't see through my tears to read. Eventhough I hated what happened, I have to applaud the author for writing characters that are so real.
I loved the ending. I could feel the love!
November 13, 2017
Wow
I’ve been following this series for a long time. Normally I’m not one to read M/M but Faith has a talent of drawing a reader in and getting them hooked. I’ve watched these two struggle through several series books but seeing them finally have their happily ever after was a teary but awesome read for two loved characters. Can’t wait for the next one.
I’ve been following this series for a long time. Normally I’m not one to read M/M but Faith has a talent of drawing a reader in and getting them hooked. I’ve watched these two struggle through several series books but seeing them finally have their happily ever after was a teary but awesome read for two loved characters. Can’t wait for the next one.
September 17, 2019
Well hell! I take back my words about Finley in Sin's book review. Well, all but for the way he behaved with Vivian like he'd be with his mate. I hated that but didn't wish for him to die. That made me sad!
And Urijah! I wish Finley hadn't sacrificed his life for that goyle! Urijah was just a waste of space. This book infact made me hate him more. I wish Banyan was paired with someone more deserving of his love and loyalty. He didn't deserve to be mated to that UriF***ingjah!
Ah well! What can we do! The author deemed him worthy so i have to go with him. I couldn't feel sad or compassionate for Urijah even for an instance through the entire story. I wish he'd have seen Banyan with other men, MY BIGGEST TRIGGER! Yet if it was necessary for it to be ever written, this was it, to make him pull his head out of his ass! But no! It was wasted on Finley in Sin's book. Urijah's feelings for Finley and Mishka were more real than what he supposedly felt towards his actual mate Banyan. Even in the end, he was thinking how he ruined his human husbands life to waste and not once did he think of how he ruined Banyan's life! What a selfish and self important bastard! If he were real and i could punch him and break his nose, my blood would probably stop boiling.
And Banyan! Gosh why should this wonderful being be subjected to such pain and loneliness that he didn't deserve? Such emotional pain he had to go through for that undeserving male! I pray no living being should go through what Banyan's been through because of Urijah, that disgusting being.
But 5Stars for Ms. Gibson's writing! I loved how she pulls me into her stories and keeps me glued, even though i hate some parts or characters. Case in point, UriF***ingJah! Well, so its 4 stars for the rest of the story. Minus 1 for pairing Banyan with that undeserving male.
This is from Chapter 11. Mason's thoughts:
"He thought he was making himself stronger by resisting the pull of his beautiful female, but the longer he went without claiming her, the harder it was to keep his beast in check. Rafael explained the pull and how it would only intensify until Mason made things official with Willow."
If this is how mates feel and that's what Ms.Gibson led me to believe, how does this entire story of Banyan and Urijah make sense? How does Urijah's entire life make any sense if this paragraph is true? Urijah's life nullifies the beautiful meaning of the mate bond all the other gargoyles' stories before this. And the entire "reason" for Urijah to stay away, his parents, was not even an issue in the end. It feels like my emotions were battered at, for no good reason! Humans don't have the same privilege of having that extra help of certainty and complete trust about their choice of life partners through a mate bond. When these supernatural beings have such a beautiful gift i don't understand how they can willfully squander it, even though its fiction.
And Urijah! I wish Finley hadn't sacrificed his life for that goyle! Urijah was just a waste of space. This book infact made me hate him more. I wish Banyan was paired with someone more deserving of his love and loyalty. He didn't deserve to be mated to that UriF***ingjah!
Ah well! What can we do! The author deemed him worthy so i have to go with him. I couldn't feel sad or compassionate for Urijah even for an instance through the entire story. I wish he'd have seen Banyan with other men, MY BIGGEST TRIGGER! Yet if it was necessary for it to be ever written, this was it, to make him pull his head out of his ass! But no! It was wasted on Finley in Sin's book. Urijah's feelings for Finley and Mishka were more real than what he supposedly felt towards his actual mate Banyan. Even in the end, he was thinking how he ruined his human husbands life to waste and not once did he think of how he ruined Banyan's life! What a selfish and self important bastard! If he were real and i could punch him and break his nose, my blood would probably stop boiling.
And Banyan! Gosh why should this wonderful being be subjected to such pain and loneliness that he didn't deserve? Such emotional pain he had to go through for that undeserving male! I pray no living being should go through what Banyan's been through because of Urijah, that disgusting being.
But 5Stars for Ms. Gibson's writing! I loved how she pulls me into her stories and keeps me glued, even though i hate some parts or characters. Case in point, UriF***ingJah! Well, so its 4 stars for the rest of the story. Minus 1 for pairing Banyan with that undeserving male.
This is from Chapter 11. Mason's thoughts:
"He thought he was making himself stronger by resisting the pull of his beautiful female, but the longer he went without claiming her, the harder it was to keep his beast in check. Rafael explained the pull and how it would only intensify until Mason made things official with Willow."
If this is how mates feel and that's what Ms.Gibson led me to believe, how does this entire story of Banyan and Urijah make sense? How does Urijah's entire life make any sense if this paragraph is true? Urijah's life nullifies the beautiful meaning of the mate bond all the other gargoyles' stories before this. And the entire "reason" for Urijah to stay away, his parents, was not even an issue in the end. It feels like my emotions were battered at, for no good reason! Humans don't have the same privilege of having that extra help of certainty and complete trust about their choice of life partners through a mate bond. When these supernatural beings have such a beautiful gift i don't understand how they can willfully squander it, even though its fiction.
November 10, 2017
Urijah (The Stone Society Book 10) by Faith Gibson is the next installment in the gargoyle saga. This is Urijah and Banyon's story. We have been teased with thier relationship for quite sometime but we never knew what had happened between them. We knew they knew each other from when they were children and we even knew they were mates but we never knew why Urijah fought the mate bond so strongly. While learning their story we also find out the conclusion to the war with the Greece clan. We also get an update on the other members of the clan as well as meeting new members of Banyon's clan since he is a prince and next king. I love this series and the author's storytelling skills as well as her back stories involving other characters in the book keeps me reading everything she writes. We also saw more of Tamian in this book and how special he is. I enjoyed Urijah and Banyon's story and I am looking forward to Tamian's story. As new members are introduced and we learn more about members we already know, I can look forward to many more books from this author. I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader Copy of this book and I give this story 5 stars.
December 5, 2021
Family
These two definitely know what family is. It doesn't matter if there your blood or not. That isn't important it's what you bring together the Love you show each and every one that there special in there own ways that's what makes them special.
These two definitely know what family is. It doesn't matter if there your blood or not. That isn't important it's what you bring together the Love you show each and every one that there special in there own ways that's what makes them special.
October 7, 2018
Uri's book has been a long awaited story and it was well worth it. Throughout the Stone Society series, the author has teased us with bits and pieces of Uri and his life, and finally we get to know him and, as with the other Goyles, fall in love with him.
The relationship with Uri and Banyan has been contentious at best, but the full story behind their past drama was never known. Now, I can understand the reason for the distance, and boy is it a doozie! As the backstory unfolds, I found my heart breaking for Uri and Banyan alike. They are two males that have loved each other from childhood. Banyan came to accept that his feelings of love for Uri were more than friendship and it was natural for him. Uri on the other hand, tried to run from his feelings. The thing is... you can't hide from the mate bond, no matter how hard you try.
When things heat up in the war with the Greeks, Uri and Banyan find themselves on the battlefield together using their great skills to defeat the enemy. It's on that same battlefield that my emotions went on a whirlwind ride. I cheered and cried and mourned with them. I even cursed the author. This, my friends, this is the sign of a great story. One that carries you into the pages and makes you a part of the action.
This book had everything for me, a great backstory, action, adventure and yes, steamy romance. Uriah, the book, much like it's leading man, is the total package. The only thing left now is to wait for the next book in the series.
I wholeheartedly rate this book 5 shining stars!
The relationship with Uri and Banyan has been contentious at best, but the full story behind their past drama was never known. Now, I can understand the reason for the distance, and boy is it a doozie! As the backstory unfolds, I found my heart breaking for Uri and Banyan alike. They are two males that have loved each other from childhood. Banyan came to accept that his feelings of love for Uri were more than friendship and it was natural for him. Uri on the other hand, tried to run from his feelings. The thing is... you can't hide from the mate bond, no matter how hard you try.
When things heat up in the war with the Greeks, Uri and Banyan find themselves on the battlefield together using their great skills to defeat the enemy. It's on that same battlefield that my emotions went on a whirlwind ride. I cheered and cried and mourned with them. I even cursed the author. This, my friends, this is the sign of a great story. One that carries you into the pages and makes you a part of the action.
This book had everything for me, a great backstory, action, adventure and yes, steamy romance. Uriah, the book, much like it's leading man, is the total package. The only thing left now is to wait for the next book in the series.
I wholeheartedly rate this book 5 shining stars!
November 26, 2017
Wow!! This series just keeps getting better. I can’t believe Faith Gibson is already on her 10th book in this series. This book focuses on 2 alpha Gargoyles- Urijah and Banyan. Urijah denies Banyan as his mate because he comes from a time where men didn’t mate with other men, what would his father think. So he set out on his own to find a female mate. After centuries Urijah finally gets what he thinks he wants but fate cruelly rips it away and he hates his best friend for it.
Banyan is crushed when he is denied by Urijah. He spends the next few centuries trying to get over his mate’s rejection. He thinks he has it all figured out when he settles in New Orleans, but he makes a huge mistake and loses his mate forever, or so he thinks.
When the Stone Society finally goes to war with the Greeks Urijah and Banyan are tasked to fight along side each other just like old times. When Urijah’s best friend dies while fighting against the Greeks it puts him at a crossroads with Banyan. Banyan finally decides to come back to Norway and ascend to the crown. Urijah then goes back home also. Surrounded by their family will they come to terms with being mates? Will being mates with a male affect Banyan’s chance at the throne?
I can’t wait for Tamian’s book!!! Please, please give it to me!
** I voluntarily read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review **
Banyan is crushed when he is denied by Urijah. He spends the next few centuries trying to get over his mate’s rejection. He thinks he has it all figured out when he settles in New Orleans, but he makes a huge mistake and loses his mate forever, or so he thinks.
When the Stone Society finally goes to war with the Greeks Urijah and Banyan are tasked to fight along side each other just like old times. When Urijah’s best friend dies while fighting against the Greeks it puts him at a crossroads with Banyan. Banyan finally decides to come back to Norway and ascend to the crown. Urijah then goes back home also. Surrounded by their family will they come to terms with being mates? Will being mates with a male affect Banyan’s chance at the throne?
I can’t wait for Tamian’s book!!! Please, please give it to me!
** I voluntarily read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review **
November 8, 2017
Let me start off saying. I love Urijah! I can't believe that Urijah makes book 10 in this series. I think The Stone Society Series is my favorite of all the paranormal/fantasy books out there.
So obviously, this story is about Urijah Aldobrand but the story is also Banyan Sorensen’s tale as well. All these Gargoyles have been around for a long time since Urijah and Banyan spent their “first two hundred years” together. They were friends until Urijah believes he was betrayed by his best friend.
Uri spends the next couple of hundred years trying to find a mate other than his true mate.
After finally giving up on Urijah. Banyan is finally ready to accept the crown to the Norse throne. He returns to Norway.
If you haven’t already discovered these Gargoyles and I highly recommend this series. Now is the time to buy.
Here is the reading order for the Stone Society!
#1 Rafael
#2 Dante
#3 Nikolas
#4 Jasper
#5 Gregor
#6 Sixx
#7 Frey
#8 Sin
#9 Julian
#10 Urijah
#11 Tamian
Yes, you see that correctly there will be a #11 and I can’t wait.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book and but, already have Urijah on pre-order. I love all of Faith Gibson’s books! I give Urijah 5 stars. Now I am looking forward to Tamian landing on my kindle!
So obviously, this story is about Urijah Aldobrand but the story is also Banyan Sorensen’s tale as well. All these Gargoyles have been around for a long time since Urijah and Banyan spent their “first two hundred years” together. They were friends until Urijah believes he was betrayed by his best friend.
Uri spends the next couple of hundred years trying to find a mate other than his true mate.
After finally giving up on Urijah. Banyan is finally ready to accept the crown to the Norse throne. He returns to Norway.
If you haven’t already discovered these Gargoyles and I highly recommend this series. Now is the time to buy.
Here is the reading order for the Stone Society!
#1 Rafael
#2 Dante
#3 Nikolas
#4 Jasper
#5 Gregor
#6 Sixx
#7 Frey
#8 Sin
#9 Julian
#10 Urijah
#11 Tamian
Yes, you see that correctly there will be a #11 and I can’t wait.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book and but, already have Urijah on pre-order. I love all of Faith Gibson’s books! I give Urijah 5 stars. Now I am looking forward to Tamian landing on my kindle!
March 15, 2022
Pretty low key - read on KU- slight spoilers
There isn't much to this book. The war in Greece is anticlimactic. One secondary character dies but we didn't have much vested in him. After the shirt war, which last a few hours, tops, Bannan and Uri both separately go to visit their families. Bannan has a two day or so head start. Uri says some pretty nasty stuff to him in that beginning section.
It was fun to visit the home of the Vikings but it seemed like the author was pretty picky about what she included there and what she didn't. Once Uri decides he has been an idiot, these are pretty easy for the couple. No bad guys jump out and make things more difficult.
We also get introduced, in a way, to Tamian's mate. I've read the next book and I like them as a couple. They are both interesting. It doesn't seem like we'll see Bannan or Uri in future books, but that's OK. They were never major characters, anyway.
This book is full of grammatical errors, just like usual. It's also very dry and is written with vocabulary most people don't use even if they know the words. Again, that is usual.
There isn't much to this book. The war in Greece is anticlimactic. One secondary character dies but we didn't have much vested in him. After the shirt war, which last a few hours, tops, Bannan and Uri both separately go to visit their families. Bannan has a two day or so head start. Uri says some pretty nasty stuff to him in that beginning section.
It was fun to visit the home of the Vikings but it seemed like the author was pretty picky about what she included there and what she didn't. Once Uri decides he has been an idiot, these are pretty easy for the couple. No bad guys jump out and make things more difficult.
We also get introduced, in a way, to Tamian's mate. I've read the next book and I like them as a couple. They are both interesting. It doesn't seem like we'll see Bannan or Uri in future books, but that's OK. They were never major characters, anyway.
This book is full of grammatical errors, just like usual. It's also very dry and is written with vocabulary most people don't use even if they know the words. Again, that is usual.
November 24, 2017
3 stars for this one
I love the Stone Society and I have truly enjoyed the series so far, but lately I have notice that the books have become increasingly about the battle and the situation around the characters than the actual characters and “love story”. 60% of the book is focused in everything, BUT the main couple, and what it was about the couple, can be resume as Urijah being an a** and Banyan feeling like s**t. So not cool.
I have a lot of mix feelings, maybe it’s just me, but I would have love for Banyan to find someone else. Urijah rejection and Banyan carpet act got old fast; then Banyan becomes king, and all the sudden Urijah realized that everyone was right, and he loved Banyan. I wonder is anyone else smells gold digger or it just me.
I wonder if Urijah would have that sudden change of heart if his support system would be still in place, because to me it seems that he only realized he loved/needed Banyan when he found himself without lovers/friends to turn to, like Banyan was the second-best choice.
I love the Stone Society and I have truly enjoyed the series so far, but lately I have notice that the books have become increasingly about the battle and the situation around the characters than the actual characters and “love story”. 60% of the book is focused in everything, BUT the main couple, and what it was about the couple, can be resume as Urijah being an a** and Banyan feeling like s**t. So not cool.
I have a lot of mix feelings, maybe it’s just me, but I would have love for Banyan to find someone else. Urijah rejection and Banyan carpet act got old fast; then Banyan becomes king, and all the sudden Urijah realized that everyone was right, and he loved Banyan. I wonder is anyone else smells gold digger or it just me.
I wonder if Urijah would have that sudden change of heart if his support system would be still in place, because to me it seems that he only realized he loved/needed Banyan when he found himself without lovers/friends to turn to, like Banyan was the second-best choice.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 17, 2020
First, let me just say I am not a fan of the M/M or F/F Romances and this was no exception but the sex scenes were tastefully done. So far, I like the Stone Society Series, story lines and the characters. The story lines are exciting and full of adventure and intrigue. The male and female characters have strong personalities and back bone. I also like their sense of family, the sense of fun exhibited in some of the characters and their openness of how they welcome new people into their fold. The issue as to why Urijah kept rejecting Banyan is finally answered! Woo Hoo! I found Urijah's reasoning as being spot on initially but based upon his genre not to the length of time he carried the grudge. I liked the many new characters introduced into Urijah's and Banyan's story and it seems we may get to see them in future books. I thought the story moved along at a good pace and was pleased with Urijah's and Banyan's HEA.
February 15, 2018
Wow what a awesome book, a great addition to the Stone Society family. This is one of the books I looked most forward to reading, and I was not disappointed. I loved it. The storyline was intriguing and captivating, but emotional as well. Banyan and Urijah waited a lifetime to be together, fighting their own demons and wants. But eventually it works out for them, they get their HEA and I’m so glad for them. An emotional read at times but so enjoyable. It was nice to catch up with old faces but sone new ones as well. Really looking forward to the next book!
June 25, 2018
Great series
I love how the author makes you fall in love with each couple. Oh my heart ached for Banyan and I shed some tears, while I also wanted to slap Urijah upside the head. I loved the flashbacks showing how their innocent love and touches changed through the years. Watching Urijah run from being gay because he thought his family would not approve was heart breaking. Having two very distinct alpha males get together, was surprising, but the author made it work. I am looking forward to the next book.
I love how the author makes you fall in love with each couple. Oh my heart ached for Banyan and I shed some tears, while I also wanted to slap Urijah upside the head. I loved the flashbacks showing how their innocent love and touches changed through the years. Watching Urijah run from being gay because he thought his family would not approve was heart breaking. Having two very distinct alpha males get together, was surprising, but the author made it work. I am looking forward to the next book.
May 12, 2020
Absolutely amazing!!!
I've been waiting to read this book for quite some time. I was so hooked, I couldn't stop reading... but now, sadly, after about 12 hours reading, it's finished. I feel like starting all over again. My heart is all warm and fuzzy knowing Urijah and Banyan finally found their way to each other. A bonus that his sister, after searching for so long, has her happily ever after within reach... The epilogue had me tearing up. I love seeing where they end up further down the road... All in all, it was an amazing read, and I strongly recommend it
I've been waiting to read this book for quite some time. I was so hooked, I couldn't stop reading... but now, sadly, after about 12 hours reading, it's finished. I feel like starting all over again. My heart is all warm and fuzzy knowing Urijah and Banyan finally found their way to each other. A bonus that his sister, after searching for so long, has her happily ever after within reach... The epilogue had me tearing up. I love seeing where they end up further down the road... All in all, it was an amazing read, and I strongly recommend it
June 9, 2020
The story of Uri and Banyan
I am not a big fan of male/male books but this one is written in a very nice way. It is a love story with a happily ever after ending. I could visualize the pain that both Uri and Banyan went through to be together. I think the storyline was interesting in the way that all the other family members were included in this book. Another good read from Faith Gibson, she continues to make each book in the series very family oriented and that is what keeps me going to the next book time after time.
I am not a big fan of male/male books but this one is written in a very nice way. It is a love story with a happily ever after ending. I could visualize the pain that both Uri and Banyan went through to be together. I think the storyline was interesting in the way that all the other family members were included in this book. Another good read from Faith Gibson, she continues to make each book in the series very family oriented and that is what keeps me going to the next book time after time.
December 28, 2022
hated Urijah for literally the entire book (literally he sucked in past, future, and present).
hated Banyan for literally the entire past (he was fine in present day, though tbh grow a spine and get over it).
I just don't understand how (in literally all the other books) the mate bond is something you cannot ignore, and in this one it's like a gentle suggestion (unless you're homophobic, in which case it does nothing and you can nonstop fuck other people (though of course even though you fuck a bunch of men, you could nevvverrrrr end up with another man on a permanent basis)).
hated Banyan for literally the entire past (he was fine in present day, though tbh grow a spine and get over it).
I just don't understand how (in literally all the other books) the mate bond is something you cannot ignore, and in this one it's like a gentle suggestion (unless you're homophobic, in which case it does nothing and you can nonstop fuck other people (though of course even though you fuck a bunch of men, you could nevvverrrrr end up with another man on a permanent basis)).
October 7, 2018
Urijah is book 10 in The Stone Society series and the most emotional book of the series..... so far. This book is another great addition to this must read series! The emotional roller coaster will have you wanting to reach through your kindle to Gibs smack a certain hard headed stubborn Gargoyle. The heartbreak in this book is real and so are the tears I shed while reading. Make sure to have some tissue on hand for this must read addition.
November 18, 2018
Long, rough road
The best way to describe this one is emotional. Your heart breaks for both men for different reasons. When the full story is explained you understand both sides of the tragedy. Then the bits just keep on coming! I love Uri's family. They were amazingly understanding. Banyan's uncle is great and you can't help but cheer for him. Damian has some secrets. Banyan's sister? Need more of her.
The best way to describe this one is emotional. Your heart breaks for both men for different reasons. When the full story is explained you understand both sides of the tragedy. Then the bits just keep on coming! I love Uri's family. They were amazingly understanding. Banyan's uncle is great and you can't help but cheer for him. Damian has some secrets. Banyan's sister? Need more of her.
November 15, 2017
I have been so excited about Urijah and Banyan's story since they first were introduced. And their story did not disappoint. I'm so glad they got their HEA.
Now I just need to keep track of the ages and connections for all the new and coming offspring. I can't wait to see what's next for these clans.
Now I just need to keep track of the ages and connections for all the new and coming offspring. I can't wait to see what's next for these clans.
November 29, 2017
YEAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you've followed the series we've been watching Uri and Banyan tip toe around each other. We knew something BIG had happened in their past for Uri to deny Banyan; his mate. In this installment of The Stone Society we get to learn exactly what and so much more.
You can see my full review here: http://christinasbookshelf.net/2017/1...
You can see my full review here: http://christinasbookshelf.net/2017/1...
July 7, 2021
Such a good read.
This was such an emotional rollercoaster but i expected nothing less from Uri and Banyan. Plus there is TONS of other things happening to the main story as well so it was a great "insert answers here" kind of thing for being so far into the series. It was a really great story even if it did make me cry!
This was such an emotional rollercoaster but i expected nothing less from Uri and Banyan. Plus there is TONS of other things happening to the main story as well so it was a great "insert answers here" kind of thing for being so far into the series. It was a really great story even if it did make me cry!
November 15, 2017
UrBan just makes your heart sing
I have always wanted to know their story. It is so much more than I ever expected and nothing less coming from one of my all time feel good authors.
I have always wanted to know their story. It is so much more than I ever expected and nothing less coming from one of my all time feel good authors.
July 29, 2019
Wow!! Absolutely amazing.
Urijah and Banyan, where to start. I LOVED their story. Amazing doesn't even begin to describe. This had me laughing, crying, and everything in between. My favorite so far. Can't wait to dive into more.
Urijah and Banyan, where to start. I LOVED their story. Amazing doesn't even begin to describe. This had me laughing, crying, and everything in between. My favorite so far. Can't wait to dive into more.
May 5, 2020
Intense
The heartache and pain... Urijah was a complete fool Jesus! he Caused his mate unimaginably pain for 700 plus years all because of some ignorant notions. I was disappointed in Urijah.
I am glad they had a happy ending.
RIP F 🙏
The heartache and pain... Urijah was a complete fool Jesus! he Caused his mate unimaginably pain for 700 plus years all because of some ignorant notions. I was disappointed in Urijah.
I am glad they had a happy ending.
RIP F 🙏
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