A review by gstarfelt
Of Blood and Honey: A Book of the Fey and the Fallen by Stina Leicht

5.0

Much as I'm a fantasy geek, the premise of this book seemed deeply unappealing to me. Fairies and angels and angsty Irish folk- it covers ground that has been endlessly and fruitlessly trod by innumerable terrible authors. But the book was recommended by a friend whose taste I respect, and I'm quite happy I picked it up. This is probably the best piece of fantasy writing I've read in the last few years. The story is a bit disjointed, but the characters are excellently written- the protag in particular is both flawed and heroic in just the right proportions. And, while fairies and demons have been done to death various World of Darkness-flavored novels and fanfics over the years, Stina Leicht's approach to them comes off as fresh. For anyone interested in urban fantasy, I'd heartily recommend this book.