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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
The research and lore that went into this book will always astound me. It remains a steadfast childhood favorite of mine.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Years later I still think about this book. Such a good whimsical middle grade book. I loved it
Tanya's mother is at her wits end, she's frustrated by Tanya's midnight rousings, her waking the house and her breaking things. At a loss what to do she sends Tanya to her Grandmother's house, Elvesdon Manor. What Tanya hasn't told anyone is that it isn't her fault that she wakes at night or makes noises, or that things get broken. Tanya can see fairies, and the fairies cast spells on her making her do these things. Tanya normally hates spending time at her Grandmother's house, but this time she finally feels like she might get some answers. Unfortunately with those answers comes a danger Tanya could never imagine.
I absolutely loved this one. It's no secret that I have been thoroughly enjoying middle grade reads this year, so it's not a huge surprise. This one is a smidgen darker than you often get with these sorts of books. Not enough to be scary or off putting for younger readers, just a deliciously different tone.
I thought Tanya was a great lead for this one. She's incredibly likeable and very believable. I could sense her frustration in her predicament with not being able to tell anyone what was happening, and being blamed for things that weren't her fault. I also admired her sense of adventure. I liked Fabian too, despite him appearing almost as a villain initially. It soon becomes clear that him and Tanya will be firm friends, and will need each other to face what is to come.
The storyline fascinated me. I find so often with books like this that faries are always friendly and characters are introduced to the fun side of magic or other worlds before they get to see the danger. We get a total about turn here, with Tanya being well versed in the malice of the fairies long before she learns that there is a nicer side. I think this flip on convention is one of the things that made me love the book so much.
I enjoyed this one so much that on finishing it I immediately bought the others in the series, and can't wait to get stuck in to them.
I absolutely loved this one. It's no secret that I have been thoroughly enjoying middle grade reads this year, so it's not a huge surprise. This one is a smidgen darker than you often get with these sorts of books. Not enough to be scary or off putting for younger readers, just a deliciously different tone.
I thought Tanya was a great lead for this one. She's incredibly likeable and very believable. I could sense her frustration in her predicament with not being able to tell anyone what was happening, and being blamed for things that weren't her fault. I also admired her sense of adventure. I liked Fabian too, despite him appearing almost as a villain initially. It soon becomes clear that him and Tanya will be firm friends, and will need each other to face what is to come.
The storyline fascinated me. I find so often with books like this that faries are always friendly and characters are introduced to the fun side of magic or other worlds before they get to see the danger. We get a total about turn here, with Tanya being well versed in the malice of the fairies long before she learns that there is a nicer side. I think this flip on convention is one of the things that made me love the book so much.
I enjoyed this one so much that on finishing it I immediately bought the others in the series, and can't wait to get stuck in to them.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Good book. There was a great story line and interesting characters. For the type of story it was it had a few twist in the plot that kept the story exciting. The different types of fey in the book were cool not very original but entertaining none the less. Good book for readers who like fairies or people who like young adult literature.
I really enjoyed the story. It took me a while to get into it, it starts slowly. But it got pretty interesting and cute.
I kept thinking I would have just loved this book had I read it when I was 10 years old :)
I kept thinking I would have just loved this book had I read it when I was 10 years old :)
The dark side of magic . I haven't bothered to continue in with this series as I feel this book is so good as a stand alone .
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated