Review: A Wonderful World
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 31, 2013
"The Aetherfae (Weald Fae Journals, Book 3)" by Christopher Shields is a magical and epic fantasy story for young adults and young-at-hearts.Although this is the third in the series I read this book first when it came out. I have since read the first two and even though I missed a few details by reading in this order this book on its own got me hooked onto the great characters and engulfed in the magical creation of this talented author.Having fled Arkansas from some hostile fantasy creatures Maggie stays in Florida with her family but the protection is not enough and Maggie suffers an attack by a group of hostile Fae, led by her nemesis Ozara.In this beautiful world that Shields has created are many a great and memorable characters, such as love interest Gavin and Maggie's loveable father to name a few.The Seelie Council struggles and seems no longer able to protect Maggie.The book contains again the unique blends of elemental magic that make the fights between creatures more interesting.As a casual visitor to the genre I was in awe of the imagination and broad spectrum Shields covers in this book, a far cry from more repetitive and inept works in the genre.On the run from her enemies Maggie travels to Europe but eventually has to stand up and fight in a great show down.Although the book is the third in a series it worked well as a stand alone creation.Highly recommended.