Review: A Different Kind of Fae
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 08 8, 2013
What an odd book...I'm almost at a loss for what to say about it. The whole book had this dreamlike quality to it. Not a bad read, but there were flaws.Let me start with the good though:The fae.--She let them be sadistic. Not just vain, beautiful creatures, but truly horrifying in that they just saw humans as something to play with and then discard as they saw fit. It just made me feel on edge during the whole book.The setting.--The creepiness of Cottingley is palpable. From the moment Ruby sets foot in that house, you can just tell that something bad will happen. I loved all the vivid descriptions of the mansion.Ruby.--She was a strong character that is very loyal to her family. She doesn't just fall in love and forget everything else. She's tempted with Tam's offer, but she stays true to her morals.The cliffhanger.--Yes, even I can't believe I'm praising it. I usually detest cliffhangers. I just feel like each book should be contained with the possibility of more but don't leave me hanging. BUT with this one, it was so good. I wasn't expecting it and it set up for an interesting next book.Now on to the not so good:Tam.--I'm not really sure how to feel about him. I couldn't quite figure him out. Is he psychotic like the rest or is he actually a good guy in disguise? I'm still undecided.The length of the book--While I think the pacing was pretty good in the beginning, somewhere close to the end, the book just started feeling rushed. I still like the ending but just wish Ruby's time spent with the fae would have been more fleshed out. It was a little vague before the whole hunt scene.Overall, I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys fantasy and fae books. And I will be checking out any future books from this author.*Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review*