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A review by ty_foxface
Green Fairy by Kyell Gold
5.0
As a longtime fan of [a:Kyell Gold|803873|Kyell Gold|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1283228964p2/803873.jpg]'s work, Green Fairy is one of my favorite books of his that I've read. While touching on some similar themes he has explored both in previous (of particular note, [b:Waterways|6412912|Waterways (10th Anniversary Edition)|Kyell Gold|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1240306166l/6412912._SX50_.jpg|6601880]) and future (such as the excellent [b:Love Match: Book 1|33820380|Love Match Book 1 (2008-2010)|Kyell Gold|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1483905844l/33820380._SY75_.jpg|54738459] series) work, this novel is where it feels like Gold really hit his stride.
What I appreciated most was how well Gold juggled three point-of-view characters' perspectives on a technical level. Sol, Jean, and Niki, while their stories intertwine both literally and metaphorically, each have distinct voices, which comes through beautifully in the prose. As a literary device, it is done as well here as I've seen in any other work I've read. The pacing is also on point; Gold doesn't rush the development phase of the novel, which gradually and effectively builds up a sense of dread throughout. Without going into spoilers, astute readers are rewarded for paying attention, and the resolutions to the conflicts are both set up well and pay off in a satisfying way.
If you're already a fan of furry fiction, I shouldn't have to sell you on Gold or his body of work. His sterling reputation precedes him, deservedly so, and I highly recommend reading his extensive catalog of novels and novellas. However, Green Fairy stands out for me as a high mark in his career and should not be overlooked by anyone remotely interested in the genre (or audiences in general).
What I appreciated most was how well Gold juggled three point-of-view characters' perspectives on a technical level. Sol, Jean, and Niki, while their stories intertwine both literally and metaphorically, each have distinct voices, which comes through beautifully in the prose. As a literary device, it is done as well here as I've seen in any other work I've read. The pacing is also on point; Gold doesn't rush the development phase of the novel, which gradually and effectively builds up a sense of dread throughout. Without going into spoilers, astute readers are rewarded for paying attention, and the resolutions to the conflicts are both set up well and pay off in a satisfying way.
If you're already a fan of furry fiction, I shouldn't have to sell you on Gold or his body of work. His sterling reputation precedes him, deservedly so, and I highly recommend reading his extensive catalog of novels and novellas. However, Green Fairy stands out for me as a high mark in his career and should not be overlooked by anyone remotely interested in the genre (or audiences in general).