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grav_ity(This is actually Book #19, but I forgot to do a review for the last book I read, so I'll do it tomorrow.)
Pixie Faeries, wing!fic, disabled characters, conspiracy, morality play, Girls Who Rock, urban fantasy, CANADIAN AUTHOR!!!, etc.
I didn't realize until I was actually holding the book in my hands that pixie faeries would be in play, and when I did realize, I was REALLY EXCITED. Because I am, at heart, a DORK.
One of the things that I find a bit of a turn off about Faery Stories* is how depressing they are. And this was equal parts dark and light, which I thought made for a nice change. I read a lot of faery books, and this was one of the most original ones I've ever read, simply because it wasn't SUPER HEAVY all the time. Also, the faeries weren't uniformly evil, which faeries often are.
There were a bunch of twists that kept me guessing until the very end, which I appreciate. The characters were mostly likable, or at least understandable, and even though there were a few things that didn't really make sense, I think that's where faith is supposed to come into it (the author is upfront about her religious beliefs, which I both respect and appreciate).
One aspect of the ending threw me for a loop (I think because I'm used to faery stories being tragedies), but I think it will be explained in the sequel, so that's okay.
Oh, and there was only really ONE MALE CHARACTER in the book! And he was kind of minor! (Is it possible to be major in a minor way? He was basically the reason the main character did everything, which is usually the other way around in terms of gender, so, therefore, AWESOME!) Mostly it was about these wonderful faery women and girls trying to save each other and the world in general!
Also, there was flying. I love it when there's flying. I give it an 8 out of 10, and I can't wait until part two comes out.
Laura...yeah, you should add these to your list. ;) And since I am a literary matchmaker, my new goal in life is to introduce you and Faith to R.J. Anderson, because I think you would have a lot to talk about, and I could take notes and fangirl you all from the sidelines.
*Faery Stories are generally a lot darker than Fairy Stories. It's like pitting "The Perilous Gard" against "Peter Pan". Yeah, Tinkerbell has her dark and petty spots, but she's not stone cold, you know?
Pixie Faeries, wing!fic, disabled characters, conspiracy, morality play, Girls Who Rock, urban fantasy, CANADIAN AUTHOR!!!, etc.
I didn't realize until I was actually holding the book in my hands that pixie faeries would be in play, and when I did realize, I was REALLY EXCITED. Because I am, at heart, a DORK.
One of the things that I find a bit of a turn off about Faery Stories* is how depressing they are. And this was equal parts dark and light, which I thought made for a nice change. I read a lot of faery books, and this was one of the most original ones I've ever read, simply because it wasn't SUPER HEAVY all the time. Also, the faeries weren't uniformly evil, which faeries often are.
There were a bunch of twists that kept me guessing until the very end, which I appreciate. The characters were mostly likable, or at least understandable, and even though there were a few things that didn't really make sense, I think that's where faith is supposed to come into it (the author is upfront about her religious beliefs, which I both respect and appreciate).
One aspect of the ending threw me for a loop (I think because I'm used to faery stories being tragedies), but I think it will be explained in the sequel, so that's okay.
Oh, and there was only really ONE MALE CHARACTER in the book! And he was kind of minor! (Is it possible to be major in a minor way? He was basically the reason the main character did everything, which is usually the other way around in terms of gender, so, therefore, AWESOME!) Mostly it was about these wonderful faery women and girls trying to save each other and the world in general!
Also, there was flying. I love it when there's flying. I give it an 8 out of 10, and I can't wait until part two comes out.
Laura...yeah, you should add these to your list. ;) And since I am a literary matchmaker, my new goal in life is to introduce you and Faith to R.J. Anderson, because I think you would have a lot to talk about, and I could take notes and fangirl you all from the sidelines.
*Faery Stories are generally a lot darker than Fairy Stories. It's like pitting "The Perilous Gard" against "Peter Pan". Yeah, Tinkerbell has her dark and petty spots, but she's not stone cold, you know?
