Gillian Summers

The synopsis of this one sounded somewhat interesting to me, even if it more Young Adult themed, so I picked it up to read. Right from the start I was introduced to the main character, who to me seemed nothing but a spoiled, whiny brat. From there, I did enjoy the story, as far as how magic is introduced, the different kinds of magic and types of people ... all at a Ren Fair of all places. I just couldn't get away from this whiny brat though. IT began to get a bit irritating.

Overall, it was an enjoyable read, and when I have the chance, I will be checking out possible other books in this series (I have not looked yet to see if there are more). I thought the author's creativity in putting a fantasy/magic story in a modern day setting was done very well.… (mere)

My reviews have been kind of negative, but I did love this series. This book was just as crammed in with different races and spells as the others, with the same impossibly strong 16 year old girl there to save the day. I like the idea of a girl who sees the potential in everyone, that she recognizes that there are good and bad people in every race, that no one race is bad just because. The elves don't get that. Even at the end, most of them just don't understand this most basic truth that she knows at 16. I liked how things were wrapped up with a little bit of an opening for another series to come later. I'm glad she gave up on the relationship she had, but was mature enough to want to be just friends. She seemed to have grown up and that others were finally starting to listen to her. I just don't like that it had to take "phenomenal cosmic powers" for them to do it.

But I bet a lot of 16 year olds think that's what it takes, too.… (mere)