as that, who wouldn't? And the best surprise at all was that it didn't disappoint. I'm a huge fan of fairy tales and of descriptions of magical forests and mythical beings. This book provides all that, but with a twist. The forest and creatures aren't just light and charm and beauty. They're also dangerous -- to the point of being deadly. Jenny is unexpectedly wrapped up in a quest to find her brother that will lead her to the heart of the Land of the Fae and beyond. She goes through all the toils and perils expected in a quest, and we also get to know the characters, their hidden intentions and agendas, and even encounter an Old Nordic god or two. And that's certainly my cup of tea. Towards the end of the book, however, I felt as if things got a little convoluted. There was a-lot of action and a little bit of confusion as to what was really going on. I wish we had gotten to know Mab, one of the villains of the story, a little better, instead of her just showing up to freak us out. I also wish we were shown a little more of the relationship dynamics between Oberon and Titania, the King and Queen of Fae. All in all, however, this was a very enjoyable read. I was so engrossed in the story I could hardly put it down, and that for me is the true test as to whether a story