Language: R (48 swears, 10 “f”); Mature Content: PG (several on-page kisses, one instance of underage drinking, some stories deal with death, body dysmorphia, and a range of LGBTQIA characters); Violence: PG13 (implied sexual assault, child abuse, a couple of on-page violent & bloody attacks)
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: SEVERAL
Within this anthology, fourteen distinct voices weave a tapestry of magic and mystery, exploring the complicated nature of the Fair Folk. From the good, the bad, and the ugly, these tales prove that while faeries may not lie, the truth is often just as dangerous.
I didn’t love this book. The biggest problem for me was the very format of it. Having the different short stories together in compilation was confusing. Some of the stories I liked, but most of them felt disjointed and incomplete. I did appreciate that the short stories featured a variety of protagonists - different genders, sexualities, and ethnicities. I also liked that there were a variety of different settings around the world and in different time periods. So I could see a teacher using a short story or two in class as supplemental material, but I don’t think you’d see them use it from cover-to-cover.
Reviewer: Kiera Beddes, ELA teacher #bookswithbeddes
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