Just wow! Amazing book...full review to come :) 
 Update 10/11/13: 
 I think I need to start this review addressing some other reviews. First, there are a lot of people who don't like this book because it reminds them of another series. I have never read that series, nor do I intend to, so I don't know how much this book is truly like that series. So don't criticize me when I say that this is a completely original idea because to me, it is completely original. And trust me, I'm sure it's not as close as people make it seem. Take for example, I saw some people compare this novel to Twilight. Now, I'm one of the few people who actually really enjoyed that series (the movies are another matter entirely), and as a big fan of those books, I can honestly say that there is absolutely no way that this book is like Twilight. I really don't like when people compare books to other books because let's face it, almost every single paranormal book these days has a similar theme...girl falls in love boy who is that is a supernatural entity, and usually there's a love triangle some how. Stuff happens to put the girl's life in danger and she has to cope with the new paranormal world that she had no idea existed. But that's where this novel is different. 
 The Falconer introduces us to Lady Aileana Kameron, who witnessed her mother's murder and is now an outcast in society. And now besides being forced to enter into a marriage she doesn't want and navigate Victorian society, she is kick-ass revenge seeking girl. Aileana is a no holds barred kind of girl. She gives us a girl who is broken in many ways, but hides behind a mask of revenge and strength. In this way, Aileana is a very relatable character. She fights for everything. While there were times I felt her character might have been a bit far fetched because of all of her inventions, I still found her character very believable. She's a smart cookie, and I loved her as a main character! Kieran is great as Aileana's mentor and (view spoiler)[possible love interest (hide spoiler)]. He is a tough, sexy faery turned against his own kind that trains Aileana for a very specific reason. Kienan has a reason for everything, and he never lies to Aileana (even though this is more because he can't since faeries can't lie). I loved their interactions. The training/fighting scenes were extremely well written and I could picture everything very clearly. Kieran has many secrets, and those secrets slowly get revealed over the course of the novel. But I have a feeling that there is so much more we don't know about him, and I am very eager to learn more. 
 One of my favorite parts about this novel though is that there is 
 NO 
 insta-love. Let's just take a moment to savor this. In way to many books nowadays, there is insta-love, and I hate it. So, when I started this book, I was very afraid that The Falconer would be no exception. But ladies and gentlemen, it is, and it is beautiful :) 
 Elizabeth May mixes a very unique and creative world of steampunk, faeries, and Scottish mythology into this novel. I felt it was brilliantly done and executed perfectly. My only complaint was that I never really got a feel for Scotland (the setting of this book). We get basic things, but nothing that I haven't read before. Don't get me wrong, I was still transported to Scotland and was fighting right along side Aileana, but I needed to use my imagination a bit more when it came to locations. Ms. May's writing is flawless. I loved every single sentence of this book, and I can't wait to see what is going to happen next. The cliffhanger is brutal, just be forewarned. I am so happy that I decided to order this from Amazon UK so that I didn't have to wait another year for this book to come out in the US because my life would have been missing an amazing story! I also really appreciated that at the end of the book, Ms. May put in a short dictionary explaining all the different type of faery. It clarified everything much more, and just added to my love for this novel. 
 Definitely check this book out as soon as you can! It is not to be missed. Ms. May creates a wonderful mix of Victorian steampunk that's not too overwhelming and faeries. Anyone who likes either will love this novel. If you like adventure, action, and a strong feminine lead, this book is for you. Who am I kidding, everyone needs to read this book. Just drop what you're doing, and go buy it! You won't be disappointed! Happy reading :)