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michalice's review
4.0
I started Fairystruck straight after finishing Fairy Blues and it picks up right where it left off. The Assorted Zebras are still on tour with their magical instruments and still trying to keep them from being taken back. The Assorted Zebras, now called The Rioting Zebras, but more about that later, are becoming more popular as the days go on, but they soon find out it's not all it's cracked up to be.
Meanwhile in Faerie, Aoide, with the help of Liadan, tasked with the job of travelling to the human world to retrieve the magical instruments and return them.
The close ties between the members of the group are slowly fraying and there is friction between the members. Mitch, or Mick as he is now called, is getting too big for his boots. He is getting special treatment, being the only one aware of the bands change of name from 'The Assorted Zebras', to 'The Rioting Zebras', getting the biggest hotel bedroom and even getting text messages to alert him of appearances on television. but when something happens to them on the bus its a start reminder of how they used to be and what they have become, and slowly the bonds between them all are starting to come back together,
From the moment I started Fairystruck I could not put it down unless I had to, sleep, work and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Fairystruck is even more spellbinding than Fairy Blues and this series just gets better and better with each book. Opening the faerie doors adds even more mystery to someone's heritage, and although I am still piecing the clues together I have some idea of where they will end up, but not a definite answer to it all so I can't wait for the next instalment to see if all is revealed
I loved the Teddy bears of Zarmof, although they are evil their whole attitude and mannerisms made me laugh, although if I met one in a dark alley I would run as fast as possible in the opposite direction. The characters in Fairystruck are even more likeable and have grown and matured as this series goes on, although this could be partly due to the fact of having to grow up for the tour and rise in fame. Zach however, is still Zach, but more annoying and pretentious. I really do think he is only with Erin for her Fame and seems to want to support her for only the high media events, and goes back home for the small towns. I hope she sees what he is like and makes the right choice soon.
I did not want Fairystruck to end and I can't believe I have to wait till summer for the next book and I think this is the first time I will ever wish summer to come sooner.
Meanwhile in Faerie, Aoide, with the help of Liadan, tasked with the job of travelling to the human world to retrieve the magical instruments and return them.
The close ties between the members of the group are slowly fraying and there is friction between the members. Mitch, or Mick as he is now called, is getting too big for his boots. He is getting special treatment, being the only one aware of the bands change of name from 'The Assorted Zebras', to 'The Rioting Zebras', getting the biggest hotel bedroom and even getting text messages to alert him of appearances on television. but when something happens to them on the bus its a start reminder of how they used to be and what they have become, and slowly the bonds between them all are starting to come back together,
From the moment I started Fairystruck I could not put it down unless I had to, sleep, work and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Fairystruck is even more spellbinding than Fairy Blues and this series just gets better and better with each book. Opening the faerie doors adds even more mystery to someone's heritage, and although I am still piecing the clues together I have some idea of where they will end up, but not a definite answer to it all so I can't wait for the next instalment to see if all is revealed
I loved the Teddy bears of Zarmof, although they are evil their whole attitude and mannerisms made me laugh, although if I met one in a dark alley I would run as fast as possible in the opposite direction. The characters in Fairystruck are even more likeable and have grown and matured as this series goes on, although this could be partly due to the fact of having to grow up for the tour and rise in fame. Zach however, is still Zach, but more annoying and pretentious. I really do think he is only with Erin for her Fame and seems to want to support her for only the high media events, and goes back home for the small towns. I hope she sees what he is like and makes the right choice soon.
I did not want Fairystruck to end and I can't believe I have to wait till summer for the next book and I think this is the first time I will ever wish summer to come sooner.
heather4994's review
5.0
***Spoiler Alert*** If you haven't read the other two books in this series don't read this review*******
All the old characters are back with us as we start this, the third book in the Songs of Magic series. The group is stuck on a lousy school bus with no air condition touring all across the U.S. but they are really having the time of their lives. Except for the 14 hour bus rides and the fairy creatures trying to kill them. Jason is still pining away for Erin. She is still with the super cheesy Zach but we're kept in the dark about their relationship. Mitch is the "yes man" of the group. I think he'd say yes if they told him to wear a gorilla suit while he played. Dred is just Dred. But, the more the group plays the more dangerous it gets because not only are fairy creatures after them, but the crowds are getting dangerously rowdy. They swarm the bus, cause riots and
block the bus from moving tipping the bus from side to side until the band is afraid it might tip over. Once it takes Jason and Erin climbing out of the emergency hatch on top of the bus, playing their music to soothe them so they can make a path for the bus to leave. The band, now called the Rioting Zebras, have definitely got a handle on their music and what they can do with their instruments. It would really be a shame if they have to give them up, but at the same time, I think that contract they signed with Malarky might be the death of them, literally.
Erin gets on my nerves just a tiny bit. She might be on the youngish side of seventeen, but she seems to let Zach walk all over her. She's totally in control when she's on stage, but when he comes around, she let him take over. I hate girls like that. And I don't see the appeal in Zach. He acts as if he's one of the band members. And he thinks he's all that because he gets to shoot a sock commercial??? What? Jason though, is not about to make a move for her. He just sits and listens to her talk for hours on the phone every day with Zach. I'd like to kick him in the rear and tell him to do something I can't publish and just kiss her! Tell her how he feels. I want someone to slap Mitch. He is so annoying. So I guess that leaves Dred. She stays so closed off and so far removed from everyone I have a feeling she's going to surprise us in the end.
Aiode and the Banshee Liadan, in human form, are in the human world and Aiode is literally singing for her supper and anything else she might want or need. They are hot on the trail of the instruments but so are killer teddy bears, monstrous gargoyles and Icarus of the Kingsguard. So, rather than say anymore about the story, I'm just going to throw some words out there so you know what's coming.
Katie, the dullahan, Jason crowd surfing, fairy doors, Queen Mab, walking, chainsaw wielding Teddy Bear, labyrinth, enchanted dollhouse, someone arrested, the song "I Want a Boyfriend", a pot roast cook off in TEXAS, food fight, Icarus humiliated, huge concert in LA, potatoes, DJ TaterTot. Need I say more to get you interested? Okay, attacked by flying Gargoyles, trashing hotel rooms, leprechauns, trolls, a kidnapping, and a huge cliffhanger.
Come on Jeff! Why did you do that to us? The good news is the next book will be out soon. And as you can see, this book has lots of action and just about everything else in it! So, what are you waiting for? Get Fairystruck if you've read Fairy Metal Thunder and Fairy Blues. If not, then what are you waiting for? Enchanted music? The first book Fairy Metal Thunder is only 99cents today. I don't know how long that will last, but what have you got to lose?
I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. I was in no way compensated for my review. Now go read this series!
Heather
All the old characters are back with us as we start this, the third book in the Songs of Magic series. The group is stuck on a lousy school bus with no air condition touring all across the U.S. but they are really having the time of their lives. Except for the 14 hour bus rides and the fairy creatures trying to kill them. Jason is still pining away for Erin. She is still with the super cheesy Zach but we're kept in the dark about their relationship. Mitch is the "yes man" of the group. I think he'd say yes if they told him to wear a gorilla suit while he played. Dred is just Dred. But, the more the group plays the more dangerous it gets because not only are fairy creatures after them, but the crowds are getting dangerously rowdy. They swarm the bus, cause riots and
block the bus from moving tipping the bus from side to side until the band is afraid it might tip over. Once it takes Jason and Erin climbing out of the emergency hatch on top of the bus, playing their music to soothe them so they can make a path for the bus to leave. The band, now called the Rioting Zebras, have definitely got a handle on their music and what they can do with their instruments. It would really be a shame if they have to give them up, but at the same time, I think that contract they signed with Malarky might be the death of them, literally.
Erin gets on my nerves just a tiny bit. She might be on the youngish side of seventeen, but she seems to let Zach walk all over her. She's totally in control when she's on stage, but when he comes around, she let him take over. I hate girls like that. And I don't see the appeal in Zach. He acts as if he's one of the band members. And he thinks he's all that because he gets to shoot a sock commercial??? What? Jason though, is not about to make a move for her. He just sits and listens to her talk for hours on the phone every day with Zach. I'd like to kick him in the rear and tell him to do something I can't publish and just kiss her! Tell her how he feels. I want someone to slap Mitch. He is so annoying. So I guess that leaves Dred. She stays so closed off and so far removed from everyone I have a feeling she's going to surprise us in the end.
Aiode and the Banshee Liadan, in human form, are in the human world and Aiode is literally singing for her supper and anything else she might want or need. They are hot on the trail of the instruments but so are killer teddy bears, monstrous gargoyles and Icarus of the Kingsguard. So, rather than say anymore about the story, I'm just going to throw some words out there so you know what's coming.
Katie, the dullahan, Jason crowd surfing, fairy doors, Queen Mab, walking, chainsaw wielding Teddy Bear, labyrinth, enchanted dollhouse, someone arrested, the song "I Want a Boyfriend", a pot roast cook off in TEXAS, food fight, Icarus humiliated, huge concert in LA, potatoes, DJ TaterTot. Need I say more to get you interested? Okay, attacked by flying Gargoyles, trashing hotel rooms, leprechauns, trolls, a kidnapping, and a huge cliffhanger.
Come on Jeff! Why did you do that to us? The good news is the next book will be out soon. And as you can see, this book has lots of action and just about everything else in it! So, what are you waiting for? Get Fairystruck if you've read Fairy Metal Thunder and Fairy Blues. If not, then what are you waiting for? Enchanted music? The first book Fairy Metal Thunder is only 99cents today. I don't know how long that will last, but what have you got to lose?
I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. I was in no way compensated for my review. Now go read this series!
Heather
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