Granted, the majority of what we know and think of about faeries is Western European, but there are African faery-like creatures, as well as Asian. Do your research woman! There are faeries or fae-like creatures in nearly every culture of the world, so it stands to reason that faeries would know nearly every language in those cultures in which they feature. Her explanation of faery language and it's connection to English was laughable. Why bring her in? Hopefully, for those who continue with the series, she'll be explained a bit more. And the scene with the warrior woman who chases after trolls was beyond stupid. I thought the whole faery social structure was somewhat interesting, but ridiculous. I mean, honestly! And the scenes where Laurel is in Avalon are also ridiculous: why not show us how the potions work with some examples of them saving lives, rather than telling us how they work? You know the whole, "show don't tell" mantra? It really works! I thought I would stab my eyes out if I had to read yet another scene of David and Laurel making out. There is very little interaction with the trolls- the series bad guys- in the book, so most of Pike's time is spent explaining her faery world and having Laurel fluctuate between David and Tamani. I didn't think it was possible for the writing to get worse, but I was wrong. Honestly, the people who have given this book high ratings have either a) never read any faery books before in their lives, or b) have never read a well-written book.
(Don't even get me started on what she does to Shakespeare!) I'm sorry, you can't just change such a significant person as Eve and make her a faery without offering any explanation! Yet, that's what she does. Why? What do the humans say about her?'"Īnd that's the only information we're given. Several paragraph's later, at the end of the scene on page 103, Laural "look over at Katya, one eyebrow raised. And then there was that disgraceful incident with Eve.'" But it seems like relationships between humans and faeries always end badly.' 'It's been a long time since Avalon involved itself in human affairs. "The look on Katya's face was one of genuine concern. On page 102, during a scene in which Laurel is discussing her relationship with David with her faery friend, Katya, we have the following scene: And it all started with the revelation that Eve- yes, THAT Eve, mother of humankind for Christians and Jews- was a faery. I thought "Wings" was bad, but this just takes it to a whole new level.
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