Bones of Fairy by Janni Lee Simner
-Borrowed

Book Synopsis:

The war between humanity and Faerie devastated both sides. Or so fifteen-year-old Liza has been told. Nothing has been seen or heard from Faerie since, and Liza's world bears the scars of its encounter with magic. Corn resists being harvested; dandelions have thorns. Trees move with sinister intention, and the town Liza calls home is surrounded by a forest that threatens to harm all those who wander into it.

Still Liza feels safe. Her father is strong and has protected their town by laying down strict rules. Among them: Any trace of magic must be destroyed, no matter where it is found. (Publishers Review)



Review

This was a very interesting read. Not anything like the faerie story's that are so popular right now. The book focuses completely on Liza and what is left of the United States after the war with the Fairy and magic people. The aftereffects leave a taint on the society and magic in the air. Trees will eat you and thorns will choke you. Seeds will burrow under your skin and the rivers will call to you to go deep into its waters. Rather a dark and depressing tale, it stressed the devastation and aftermath of war. Liza is fifteen, lives in fear of her abusive father and has one friend, Matthew. Don't mistake this for a love story though. Matthew and Liza for sure have potential but romance isn't even on the horizon in this book. Very soft and quiet hints are made but nothing is concrete. Matthew after all does have his own secrets. Liza was a very well rounded character, shes a brave determined girl and has a courageous spirit. I easily liked her and watching her grow stronger throughout the story.

Part post-apocalyptic tale and part folklore makes Bones of Faerie a fantastic read, refreshingly different and has that Gothic feel that sucks you in to its mystery.

4/5 YA, Apocalyptic, Folklore