142. Play Time – Morgan Fields

I’m beginning to think Morgan Fields has a title problem of sorts. Both of the books I’ve read of hers have titles that just aren’t quite right, in fact, I think the two books I’ve read of hers should switch titles. I mean, Play Time is about Druids and their sacrifices around Samhain, so Deadly Harvest fits it way better since they harvest people in the time of harvesting plants. And the one with the weird time hole and other weirdness could just as easily fit Play Time, which just doesn’t suit the oaky feel of a Druid sacrifice house, even if a young ghost is stuck in it. She doesn’t really, like, play.

I was pleasantly surprised by this book, as I was not expecting a Druid story and I love those and it was a good one. There was even a Wicker Man, which sounded like it was on the ground and not standing on stubby little wicker legs, but, whatever. Building a multistory wicker sculpture would definitely be noticed in a small town, even if you left it in the woods. Especially when there’s a snooping, neglected young girl running around all over everywhere. Amber is pretty great though. She has some serious grit and very hurt feet by the end of the story.

Despite the title problems, I’m definitely a fan of these Morgan Fields books. I’m pretty sure I read a first printing of this too, as there were many typos, but I still enjoyed it.

Thorfinnur says it’s actually always time to harvest sleep.