Bones of Faerie by Janni Lee Simner

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Re-Read? I could definitely see myself re-reading this sometime when I'm in the mood for it. It's on my shelf just in case.

Recommend? I recommend this to anyone ages 12 and older. I only say that because it does have some disturbing images in it. But I'm sure a mature pre-teen could definitely tackle it. ;)

Synopsis:

The war between humanity and Faerie devastated both sides. Or so 15-year-old Liza has been told. Nothing has been seen or heard from Faerie since, and Liza’s world bears the scars of its encounter with magic. Trees move with sinister intention, and the town Liza calls home is surrounded by a forest that threatens to harm all those who wander into it. Then Liza discovers she has the Faerie ability to see—into the past, into the future—and she has no choice but to flee her town. Liza’s quest will take her into Faerie and back again, and what she finds along the way may be the key to healing both worlds.

Janni Lee Simner’s first novel for young adults is a dark fairy-tale twist on apocalyptic fiction—as familiar as a nightmare, yet altogether unique. (Amazon product description)

My Thoughts:

Don't tell anyone when ants talk to you. Keep silent when stones glow in your hands. In a village where magic and anything fey is instantly disposed of, Liza lives her life knowing there is nothing she can do about it. There was nothing she could do when her little sister, Rebbecca, was born with glass clear hair and shimmering pale skin. There was nothing Liza could do when her father took the newborn and left her on hill for the fey to claim her. There was nothing Liza could do but cry out her sisters name over and over next to the small broken body...

Bones of Faerie is the story of a teenager that was born after humanities war with the fey. The war that had forever changed our world-- and not for the better. We follow Liza on her journey to find her mom, and in the process, herself. This book has many deep lessons then just a book about faeries and magic. Somethings are meant to be left alone. Not everyone wants to be saved. And most importantly, never deny ones true self. Different isn't always bad. And magic... well magic prevents damage as much as it deals.

Bones of Faerie had me sad, intense, happy, worried and crying. It was a rollercoaster of emotions. While Simner could have slowed down the pace at the beginning of the story and gone more in depth in the characterization of both Liza and Matthew, she spun an animated tale of a world affected by magic. And in the end, it gave me hope. As bad as things can get, they can also get that much better. The world heals its wounds and moves on. Humanity needs to do just that.

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So this is my first time doing the In My Mailbox meme! Today I had just received a few books from the book store. I hope to read them by next week and have a few new reviews!



-Bones of Faerie by Janni Lee Simner

Summery:

The war between humanity and Faerie devastated both sides. Or so 15-year-old Liza has been told. Nothing has been seen or heard from Faerie since, and Liza’s world bears the scars of its encounter with magic. Trees move with sinister intention, and the town Liza calls home is surrounded by a forest that threatens to harm all those who wander into it. Then Liza discovers she has the Faerie ability to see—into the past, into the future—and she has no choice but to flee her town. Liza’s quest will take her into Faerie and back again, and what she finds along the way may be the key to healing both worlds.

Janni Lee Simner’s first novel for young adults is a dark fairy-tale twist on apocalyptic fiction—as familiar as a nightmare, yet altogether unique.



-Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr

Summery:

Rule #3: Don't stare at invisible faeries.

Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk hidden in mortal world. Aislinn fears their cruelty—especially if they learn of her Sight—and wishes she were as blind to their presence as other teens.

Rule #2: Don't speak to invisible faeries.

Now faeries are stalking her. One of them, Keenan, who is equal parts terrifying and alluring, is trying to talk to her, asking questions Aislinn is afraid to answer.

Rule #1: Don't ever attract their attention.

But it's too late. Keenan is the Summer King who has sought his queen for nine centuries. Without her, summer itself will perish. He is determined that Aislinn will become the Summer Queen at any cost—regardless of her plans or desires.

Suddenly none of the rules that have kept Aislinn safe are working anymore, and everything is on the line: her freedom; her best friend, Seth; her life; everything.

Faerie intrigue, mortal love, and the clash of ancient rules and modern expectations swirl together in Melissa Marr's stunning 21^st century faery tale.

-Wings by Aprilynne Pike:

Summery:

Laurel was mesmerized, staring at the pale things with wide eyes. They were terrifyingly beautiful—too beautiful for words.

Laurel turned to the mirror again, her eyes on the hovering petals that floated beside her head. They looked almost like wings.

In this extraordinary tale of magic and intrigue, romance and danger, everything you thought you knew about faeries will be changed forever.

(All synopsi are from inside of the book jackets.)