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jlennidorner's review
5.0
I enjoyed this quick and easy read by Ronel Janse van Vuuren quite a bit. "The Fae Realm" is a collection of some of her short stories, followed by references to where the lore began. It must have taken quite a bit of research to make this book. Very admirable. I was fascinated because the lore was mostly stories I hadn't heard before. I got a copy of this book when I was on Ronel's website. We've never met, but the author and I do run in several of the same writer/blogger circles.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fantasy, especially fae stories with a fun take on the legends. Speculative Fiction is my favorite genre, and this book falls into that category. It was stimulating to read because I didn't know all the myths, so I wasn't sure where the stories would go. I would read another book from this author.
Some stories were tragedies, others comedies, and a few were haunting. They were all fast-paced and entertaining. From "The Good, the Bad, and the Fugly" I loved the line "Being a siren wasn't all singing songs and combing hair." A guy in that story reminds me of someone I work with. My favorite story in the book though was "Cait Sith and the In-Between," because of the Faery Cat. I hadn't heard of Faery Cats before, so that was something this book taught me.
The cover (with the stone archway ruins and the greenish fog) is a good choice because it sets the mood for several of the stories. That sort of mystical feel. And the title certainly makes sense, given the context of the book. (It does, however, cause Amazon to list 12 other books before it when just the title is put into the search. That's unfortunate.) Some stories have minor scenes of violence, but I think the book is overall suitable for teens and up.
It is well edited. I only found one error. "She had one her part to keep her Court fed..." I think that's supposed to be "done" or maybe "won."
A fun book to read overall. Excellent for those thinking about adding Fae to their own stories.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fantasy, especially fae stories with a fun take on the legends. Speculative Fiction is my favorite genre, and this book falls into that category. It was stimulating to read because I didn't know all the myths, so I wasn't sure where the stories would go. I would read another book from this author.
Some stories were tragedies, others comedies, and a few were haunting. They were all fast-paced and entertaining. From "The Good, the Bad, and the Fugly" I loved the line "Being a siren wasn't all singing songs and combing hair." A guy in that story reminds me of someone I work with. My favorite story in the book though was "Cait Sith and the In-Between," because of the Faery Cat. I hadn't heard of Faery Cats before, so that was something this book taught me.
The cover (with the stone archway ruins and the greenish fog) is a good choice because it sets the mood for several of the stories. That sort of mystical feel. And the title certainly makes sense, given the context of the book. (It does, however, cause Amazon to list 12 other books before it when just the title is put into the search. That's unfortunate.) Some stories have minor scenes of violence, but I think the book is overall suitable for teens and up.
It is well edited. I only found one error. "She had one her part to keep her Court fed..." I think that's supposed to be "done" or maybe "won."
A fun book to read overall. Excellent for those thinking about adding Fae to their own stories.
chrysfey's review
4.0
I wasn't expecting the information about the folklore that followed each short piece. I had thought that the stories themselves were going to be a bit longer and delve into the folklore more. For me personally, I would've preferred some of the details from the folklore lessons to be intertwined with the actual stories. And then extra info could've been used as back matter.
I liked the siren story and really appreciated the detailed writing in the story titled Never Forget, which was my favorite. That story really showcased the author's skills. I could picture everything perfectly and would've loved to read more about those characters.
If you like fast reads and learning about folklore, this ebook is just the ticket for you!
3.5 stars
I liked the siren story and really appreciated the detailed writing in the story titled Never Forget, which was my favorite. That story really showcased the author's skills. I could picture everything perfectly and would've loved to read more about those characters.
If you like fast reads and learning about folklore, this ebook is just the ticket for you!
3.5 stars
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