Review: Definitely for grown-ups
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 21, 2012
The Muppets TV show wasn't really made for children; similarly Seamus' story of how he evolves into Finn McCool isn't really for kids either. Not to say they wouldn't be able to enjoy it, but like The Muppets' gags and sometimes subtle sense of humor, kids won't get 100% out of the story.This is the story of a fairy whose life work has been determined by the will of his queen, and her will is that he become a matchmaker. Not really her will either, but in deference to her favorite seamstress, Seamus' mother, he is spared the lot of ditch digging in favor of becoming a matchmaker for humans. Seamus tries his best, but ultimately becomes responsible for some of the most tragical hook-ups in history, angering both his Queen and changing the world of lore forever here on Earth. All of this while dreaming of becoming a powerful warrior like his father.War comes to the fairies, however, and like all good fairy stories with prophecies, our unlikely hero is forced into the lime light, along with a human woman he has been sent to find a husband for.In the current days of bad news appearing on every page, and stories of innocence being obliterated, Seamus' quest to save the world will bring a little light into your day.I received a complimentary copy of this book for review.