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jgintrovertedreader's review against another edition
4.0
Something isn't quite right in the Oakenwyld. The fairies are terrified to go outside, they're losing their creativity, and their numbers are dwindling. Young Bryony has a chance face-to-face meeting with a human that leaves the other fairies aghast and Bryony remorseful but curious. After Bryony comes of age, Queen Amaryllis appoints her as the Queen's Hunter. Bryony is thrilled. Now she gets to venture out of the tree on legitimate business every day and see a bit of the wider world. She starts to question the way things are, and soon she finds herself torn between not wanting to endanger her friends and trying to find out if she can help them lead a better life.
I enjoyed this. I love fairy tales and I love the idea of fairies. Unfortunately, most of the modern books I pick up about fairies disappoint me. They're so very dark and dangerous. I want to see the cute little flower fairies. (Why, yes, I do think Disney Fairies are the cutest things ever!) This delivered the cute fairies with flowery names while also giving me a mystery that kept my attention. This is probably more of a middle-grade book than a young-adult book, but I still couldn't guess how everything was going to tie together and end up. There's a little darkness, a little twisty-ness, but nothing that went too overboard.
Bryony is such a feisty little thing, I couldn't help but love her. She's practically fearless. Fearless can lead to stupidity in real life, and it happened a little with Bryony too. She would occasionally get over-confident and she'd pay the consequences and learn from her mistakes. She isn't content with hearing, "That's the way things are," she wants to know why things are the way they are and if it doesn't make sense to her, she challenges the status quo.
The next book in the series, [b:Wayfarer|6399294|Wayfarer (Faery Rebels, #2)|R.J. Anderson|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1261096445s/6399294.jpg|6587991], was just released in the US, and I'll be keeping an eye out for it. This was a nice little break for me.
Pick this up if you don't like your fairies quite so dark.
I enjoyed this. I love fairy tales and I love the idea of fairies. Unfortunately, most of the modern books I pick up about fairies disappoint me. They're so very dark and dangerous. I want to see the cute little flower fairies. (Why, yes, I do think Disney Fairies are the cutest things ever!) This delivered the cute fairies with flowery names while also giving me a mystery that kept my attention. This is probably more of a middle-grade book than a young-adult book, but I still couldn't guess how everything was going to tie together and end up. There's a little darkness, a little twisty-ness, but nothing that went too overboard.
Bryony is such a feisty little thing, I couldn't help but love her. She's practically fearless. Fearless can lead to stupidity in real life, and it happened a little with Bryony too. She would occasionally get over-confident and she'd pay the consequences and learn from her mistakes. She isn't content with hearing, "That's the way things are," she wants to know why things are the way they are and if it doesn't make sense to her, she challenges the status quo.
The next book in the series, [b:Wayfarer|6399294|Wayfarer (Faery Rebels, #2)|R.J. Anderson|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1261096445s/6399294.jpg|6587991], was just released in the US, and I'll be keeping an eye out for it. This was a nice little break for me.
Pick this up if you don't like your fairies quite so dark.
adorablyblush's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book! I'm not normally a fan of books about fairies but this one really blew me away. I really enjoyed reading how the friendship between Knife and Paul developed. The plot and was totally unexpected and really surprised me. After turning the last pages, I let out a sigh of contentment. That's how awesome the book is. Will be reading the sequel Rebel next. :)
brandypainter's review against another edition
4.0
This book is amazing and I loved it.
I wrote a review for both it and [b:Wayfarer|6399294|Wayfarer (Faery Rebels, #2)|R.J. Anderson|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1261096445s/6399294.jpg|6587991]on my livejournal. You can read it here.
I wrote a review for both it and [b:Wayfarer|6399294|Wayfarer (Faery Rebels, #2)|R.J. Anderson|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1261096445s/6399294.jpg|6587991]on my livejournal. You can read it here.
vikingwolf's review against another edition
3.0
In the Oak Tree lives a dwindling group of faeries and the Queen is the only one left with the magic to protect them. A strange illness is killing them and old skills are being lost forever. Bryony is obsessed with going Outside which only a few get to do so when she finally gets out, she becomes obsessed with the humans in the nearby house, not knowing that involvement with them will change the faery colony forever.
Bryony is a typical child and young faery, wanting to go Outside, curious about the strange humans, and her curiosity leads her straight into trouble when she gets the chance. Her friendship with Paul saves his life and gives him an interest in living again after his recent paralysis. You like him and his family and you want better things to happen to them.
The story develops as Knife, her new name, decides to follow clues in an old diary to find out what happened to the faery magic and how this relates to the humans. Paul is happy to help and you can see their friendship slowly developing into love. You're not grossed out by it or anything, you want it to happen, which shows how well the characters are written.
You are always thinking about what is going on. Who left her the diary? Is the Queen good or evil? Who is spying on her? What is the Silence? There is enough happening to keep you interested. When I picked the book out, the title had me thinking that it was about evil faeries and faery wars or some battle with the humans so it was a shock to realise I was very much wrong! But I did enjoy the book.
Bryony is a typical child and young faery, wanting to go Outside, curious about the strange humans, and her curiosity leads her straight into trouble when she gets the chance. Her friendship with Paul saves his life and gives him an interest in living again after his recent paralysis. You like him and his family and you want better things to happen to them.
The story develops as Knife, her new name, decides to follow clues in an old diary to find out what happened to the faery magic and how this relates to the humans. Paul is happy to help and you can see their friendship slowly developing into love. You're not grossed out by it or anything, you want it to happen, which shows how well the characters are written.
You are always thinking about what is going on. Who left her the diary? Is the Queen good or evil? Who is spying on her? What is the Silence? There is enough happening to keep you interested. When I picked the book out, the title had me thinking that it was about evil faeries and faery wars or some battle with the humans so it was a shock to realise I was very much wrong! But I did enjoy the book.
mari_escapeinabook's review against another edition
5.0
I don't feel like adding much to the book description from Goodreads, because it's a very good description of the book. What I would like to add is how much I absolutely LOVED this book! Mrs. Anderson almost made me feel like I was watching a movie instead of reading a book. The places and the creatures where so easily imagined into life. I bet this story could make a great movie(a Disney picture perhaps or a animation?), I know I would love to see Knife on a big screen.
The friendship between Knife and the human Paul is beautifully written, it is warm and heartbreaking at the same time.
When I thought I knew how the story ended Anderson made a little twist here and a turn there leaving me surprised. The story wraps up neatly and has no cliffhanger ending but it leaves the reader with unanswered questions and fortunately there is a sequel. I pre-ordered the sequel the minute I finished Knife!
The friendship between Knife and the human Paul is beautifully written, it is warm and heartbreaking at the same time.
When I thought I knew how the story ended Anderson made a little twist here and a turn there leaving me surprised. The story wraps up neatly and has no cliffhanger ending but it leaves the reader with unanswered questions and fortunately there is a sequel. I pre-ordered the sequel the minute I finished Knife!
faoduoni's review against another edition
5.0
Upon reread I really like the lore of the book and how they work and everything
Do I like that she’s human? Not really
I still really like this book so five stars
Do I like that she’s human? Not really
I still really like this book so five stars
kristid's review against another edition
5.0
Another fantastic debut novel! This book was just full of awesomeness. I absolutely loved reading it! The plot was something totally different, which was beyond refreshing! No faery courts, good vs. evil, life sized fae in the book. This is the type of faeries that I had always imagined hiding amongst flowers.
The characters were extraordinary. Knife was so fascinating. Such a complex character. She really made this novel. And the secondary characters were just as outstanding. They were almost as complex as Knife herself, constantly my views of them changing.
And the writing. This was one of those books that I didn’t realize I was actually reading. Anderson created this world and I was just completely captivated by it. Excellent imagery and Knife’s voice, it couldn’t have been more authentic. Well, as authentic as you can be for a faery!
I will definitely be buying a copy of this one for my personal library. If you’re looking for a great book to read this summer. Pick this one up!
The characters were extraordinary. Knife was so fascinating. Such a complex character. She really made this novel. And the secondary characters were just as outstanding. They were almost as complex as Knife herself, constantly my views of them changing.
And the writing. This was one of those books that I didn’t realize I was actually reading. Anderson created this world and I was just completely captivated by it. Excellent imagery and Knife’s voice, it couldn’t have been more authentic. Well, as authentic as you can be for a faery!
I will definitely be buying a copy of this one for my personal library. If you’re looking for a great book to read this summer. Pick this one up!
nyniamhsedai's review against another edition
5.0
One book that contains three things I love, Children's fiction, faeries and Brian Froud illustrations! Fantastic read. Type of book that when you've finished, you turn to page one and start all over again.
printed_garden's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! I was so frustrated that I kept getting interrupted in the good parts. I literally couldn't put it down!!