Review: Wonderful fantasy set close to home
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 17, 2013
As an almost native Texan, I've visited Corpus Christi, the city where this book takes place, several times. It's one of my favorite places in Texas, and I love how Ms. Blair brings it to life in this novel. But that's just the start of what I love about it.I also like her crisp clear writing style. She's got a true gift for cutting to the heart of matter while fully describing all the details in approachable everyday language. It seems Ms. Blair's background in journalistic writing has a positive influence on her fiction.And then there are her characters. Kat and Tevis are nice, friendly and likable, with none of that ugly, insulting banter that passes for humor sometimes. They genuinely care about each other. The plot is exciting, clearly laid out, and believable despite being a fantasy with multiple fairy tale creatures.All in all, I must say this is the best book I've read in a long time. I can't wait to get to the next in the series. My only regret is that I missed the unicorns the last time I visited Corpus. =-(