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When Libby Met The Fairies and Her Whole life Went Fey
Biologist Libby Samson wants only one to rebuild her life after an ugly divorce. So she quit her job and bought an organic farm. Then, one evening, a two-foot tall man stood up out of the shadows and greeted her by name. It’s hard enough for Libby to come to terms with the fact that “little folk” exist. But when word of Libby’s experience leaks out onto the Internet, her peaceful farm soon swarms with kooky strangers. The media shows up. Her annoying sister shows up. And her horrified boyfriend thinks she should be on meds. Libby finds one person she can confide Dean, her solitary (but sexy) next-door neighbor. But what if trusting Dean is a huge mistake?
222 pages, Paperback
First published May 11, 2011
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Kirsten Mortensen
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Marion Flarey is in debt. And unemployed…and single.
And that new apartment she just learned about?
It's a Tower.
Which may mean her Prince is on his way.
Or it may mean...that Fairy Tales are real.
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Marion Flarey is in debt. And unemployed…and single.
And that new apartment she just learned about?
It's a Tower.
Which may mean her Prince is on his way.
Or it may mean...that Fairy Tales are real.
"Once Upon a Flarey Tale" is available on Amazon (print or Kindle) https://amzn.to/2Ezg2z7 or browse here for other e-formats: https://books2read.com/u/bWdLgD
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August 5, 2012
I'm rounding up from 3.5 stars.
It took a while for the story to get started, and as some of the other reviewers have mentioned, I wanted to the fairies to play more of a role--but that's because I'm a fantasy buff and of course I want the fairies to do something. Their impact has more to do with what happens to Libby when word gets out that she can see Little People who give her vital farming advice. I think the tag line for this novel might set up unrealistic expectations for readers..."a paranormal romance with a twist" didn't have me mentally ready for this novel. I was expecting something else. This is the story of a woman coming out of a relationship where she devalued herself, and having grown up with an overbearing and self-centered sister who bulldozed her at every turn, and over the course of some very odd and trying experiences, learns to believe in herself and fight for herself. Yay! That said, i enjoyed the novel. The last chapter needed more; it wrapped up a little too quickly and tritely, but not so much as to ruin the experience of the book. Overall, a fun read.
It took a while for the story to get started, and as some of the other reviewers have mentioned, I wanted to the fairies to play more of a role--but that's because I'm a fantasy buff and of course I want the fairies to do something. Their impact has more to do with what happens to Libby when word gets out that she can see Little People who give her vital farming advice. I think the tag line for this novel might set up unrealistic expectations for readers..."a paranormal romance with a twist" didn't have me mentally ready for this novel. I was expecting something else. This is the story of a woman coming out of a relationship where she devalued herself, and having grown up with an overbearing and self-centered sister who bulldozed her at every turn, and over the course of some very odd and trying experiences, learns to believe in herself and fight for herself. Yay! That said, i enjoyed the novel. The last chapter needed more; it wrapped up a little too quickly and tritely, but not so much as to ruin the experience of the book. Overall, a fun read.
September 18, 2012
I liked Mortensen's writing style quite a bit. I gave this book 3-stars instead of 4-stars for two reasons. First, her book really didn't need the fantasy element of fairies. They really had no role other than to add a stressor into Libby's life which pushed forward her relationship crises with her boyfriend and sister.
The second thing I didn't like was how much Libby over reacted to relatively small annoying events yet she was often quite passive aggressive with serious threats to her happiness. Of course that just means that Mortensen wrote a very realistic character since many of us do that sort of thing.
This book is being reworked and I'll be interested to see how much of a change there is in the new version. As is, I don't think people who want mainly to read about fairies should bother with When Libby met the Fairies and her whole life went Fae but it is a good character study so if you don't care about fairies, Mortensen is a skilled writer and this book is a good introduction to her talents.
The second thing I didn't like was how much Libby over reacted to relatively small annoying events yet she was often quite passive aggressive with serious threats to her happiness. Of course that just means that Mortensen wrote a very realistic character since many of us do that sort of thing.
This book is being reworked and I'll be interested to see how much of a change there is in the new version. As is, I don't think people who want mainly to read about fairies should bother with When Libby met the Fairies and her whole life went Fae but it is a good character study so if you don't care about fairies, Mortensen is a skilled writer and this book is a good introduction to her talents.
July 29, 2012
great story of personal growth. funny quirky, with a bit of romance tossed in. :) was a great read.
April 30, 2018
Easy and fun book to read.
July 14, 2012
I received this book from Goodreads. This is a very entertaining book. Libby, recently divorced, buys her dream property to become an organic farmer. First she finds out her reclusive and grumpy neighbor is a hunk. Next thing she knows she is being taught to grow by a short little man-like fairy. She passes the organic test, gets to know her neighbor better, finds out her super straight boyfriend thinks she is crazy and is totally screwed over by her sister. Info about her 'little helpers' gets out on the Internet and she has to deal with becoming something of a star to many 'whackos' while trying to deal with the sister who sees only dollar signs. In the end she keeps her sanity and gets the hunk. Good book!
June 30, 2013
I really did not enjoy this book. I seriously hyper skimmed a few chapters. I didn't think this book really had much about fairies at all. That was more of a side comment than central to the story. It is true that seeing the fairies -- and subsequently trusting the wrong people with that information -- was a catalyst to events that took up most of the book. But the "little people" were not high profile characters. They simply made cameo visits. I was so disappointed in *************** (spoiler alert!) Libby's choice to cheat on her boyfriend, however lame he may be. Then she never came clean and told Paul about it. And what was the deal with sleeping with Dean before she knew him? She can't be angry for her ex cheating on her and then excuse away her own infidelity. Didn't like it.
November 8, 2012
The title and description of this book got my attention immediately and I was sure I would really love it. However, the title is completely decieving. Yes, there are some "fae or fairies" in the book, but they are a rare presence and other than causing a sensation that brings publicity and a group of off people camping out on the property, they might as well not be part of the story at all. This is pretty much just a weak love story with characters that aren't even very interesting.
July 24, 2012
This was a cute story, it had so much potential, but it just sort of fizzled toward the end, and ended so abruptly that I actually had to double check and make sure it was over.
Also, there were several times throughout the book when I wanted to slap the protagonist for being such a pushover.
Disappointing.
Also, there were several times throughout the book when I wanted to slap the protagonist for being such a pushover.
Disappointing.
December 11, 2013
It was a light read and a little bit different, but enjoyable.
October 7, 2020
The boring guy is almost never the truly safe choice in the long run. Not saying geeky guys are a bad brt, but anyone who banks on bring “nice” should probably be handled like a used car salesman
Libby will hopefully eventually figure this out with beau Paul. He may not have been the lying cheater car salesman her ex was initially, yet as his work role changes from research to marketing and hers transitions to organic farmer, bumps in the road are not unlikely
Dean is a crazy wildcard who helps her to survive blizzards, ice storms and longer term power outages . A bit of a recluse from the greater world, he and his chainsaw and shovel are ready and waiting to help his rural neighbors after the storm
Can Libby find her balance among fairies, freaks and pr folks?
Sweet and funny friendships and romance
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Libby will hopefully eventually figure this out with beau Paul. He may not have been the lying cheater car salesman her ex was initially, yet as his work role changes from research to marketing and hers transitions to organic farmer, bumps in the road are not unlikely
Dean is a crazy wildcard who helps her to survive blizzards, ice storms and longer term power outages . A bit of a recluse from the greater world, he and his chainsaw and shovel are ready and waiting to help his rural neighbors after the storm
Can Libby find her balance among fairies, freaks and pr folks?
Sweet and funny friendships and romance
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 6, 2020
It has been a while since I read a story that had romance, fantasy and was also funny. I really loved this book and recommend it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 21, 2012
Interesting plot idea but the execution was lacking a little. The story begins with the main character Libby following her dream of owning a organic farm after getting a divorce. What could have been an uplifting tale of a woman rebuilding her life after divorce with a little fairy magic mixed in ends up being mostly a downer as she fails at take control of what happens to her and lets her boyfriend, sister, niece, and random strangers invade and control her life. The fairies which show themselves to her while she farms and tell her how to work the land are such a small part of the story that I'm kind of surprised by the title of the book. She barely makes it to the happy ending that finishes the story in a very choppy un-fulfilling way. I wish there had been more of the fairies in the story and less of the relationship drama.
December 8, 2012
Grabbed this one as it was free from the author. But I would have eventually for the title alone!
That said, there was far too little fae and far too much romantic and other types of angst. I did relate to the niceness of the main character but I did get exhausted with her lack of real ambition or access to her real feelings. If I wanted that, I wouldn't be reading fantasy. Still, I had to keep reading to see what happened.
The writing was okay. The plot had its good point and bad point. Given the choices Libby had I felt she missed an obvious couple that I thought I would have followed through with. Libby is a believable character, like I said, she reminds me of ME. Now I know why folks get upset with me!!!
Anyway, thank you for the chance to read it.
That said, there was far too little fae and far too much romantic and other types of angst. I did relate to the niceness of the main character but I did get exhausted with her lack of real ambition or access to her real feelings. If I wanted that, I wouldn't be reading fantasy. Still, I had to keep reading to see what happened.
The writing was okay. The plot had its good point and bad point. Given the choices Libby had I felt she missed an obvious couple that I thought I would have followed through with. Libby is a believable character, like I said, she reminds me of ME. Now I know why folks get upset with me!!!
Anyway, thank you for the chance to read it.
July 3, 2013
When Libby Met the Fairies is anything but ordinary. This is very well-written, in a delightful conversational style, yet within these pages are some extraordinary observations about life and love and the complications that often arise. Libby isn’t perfect. Thank God! She’s very real and tackles some very real problems throughout. Her family doesn’t help. While they’re not quite as crazy as mine, I recognized some of the symptoms! LOL. Poor Libby! She’s got her hands full! And all of this drama sits within the beautiful framework of life in the country and organic farming. The descriptions are spot-on—both poetic and knowledgeable. I’m off to buy more of Kirsten Mortensen’s books now! I noticed that there are several to choose from. Thanks, Ms. M.!!!!!!
November 15, 2012
I received this as a Goodreads giveaway and I am sorry to say that I didn't really care for the book at all. I think the title & synopsis is very misleading. This story really wasn't about fairies at all. It was a warped love story with a sappy doormat as the lead character.
I recently read that the author changed the story up a bit and it also stated that she felt Libby was "nice" not a pushover. http://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_... No, Libby is definitely a pushover/door mat. You can be nice without being a pushover.
Just not my cup of tea.
I recently read that the author changed the story up a bit and it also stated that she felt Libby was "nice" not a pushover. http://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_... No, Libby is definitely a pushover/door mat. You can be nice without being a pushover.
Just not my cup of tea.
May 29, 2012
The story is solid and interesting, but the book REALLY could use a good edit. There are a lot of editing errors that distract from the story.
The main character changed dramatically in the middle of the story. She starts out very strong, newly divorced, following her dream, living life on her own terms. But she quickly changes into a weak character, keeping quiet to make everyone else happy and never really standing up for herself. A strong beginning led to a weak and unsatisfying finish.
The main character changed dramatically in the middle of the story. She starts out very strong, newly divorced, following her dream, living life on her own terms. But she quickly changes into a weak character, keeping quiet to make everyone else happy and never really standing up for herself. A strong beginning led to a weak and unsatisfying finish.
July 19, 2012
I want to say I really, really liked this book. The characters were great and intriguing and story was really cute. The story and characters were the only reason I kept reading because the writing style itself drove me crazy and was very hard for me to continue reading. I found myself skipping almost pages at a time because of the way it was written. I will not say it was written poorly, it just wasn't my taste.
July 29, 2012
As I was reading this, I was yelling at my Kindle...well to be more accurate, I was yelling at "Libby" for being such a pushover wuss and not standing up for herself. The book was cute, but I wish it had had more interaction with Dean, the fairies, etc. Way too short. The characters were well-written because I was grinding my teeth in frustration at Libby, loathing Gina, annoyed with Paul, and wanted to smack the teenage drama as well as the creepers. :)
July 23, 2014
What if....Fairies were true and you started seeming them....
When Libby finds that her organic farm is overrun by strangers who've heard on the Internet she has been talking to fairies it seems as if her whole dream of a new life will have to end. A light but fun read that became increasingly compelling as Libby's state of siege deepened.
A story for the young at heart and for those who believe in old fashioned wisdom.
When Libby finds that her organic farm is overrun by strangers who've heard on the Internet she has been talking to fairies it seems as if her whole dream of a new life will have to end. A light but fun read that became increasingly compelling as Libby's state of siege deepened.
A story for the young at heart and for those who believe in old fashioned wisdom.
February 3, 2013
I enjoyed this book. It was a quick read--one day. I loved her reaction to the fae on her land. I hated her reactions to those around her. Making everyone else happy while she fell apart. She had so many plans and let them go by the wayside fro everyone else's plans.
August 5, 2012
Ending kind of left alot to be desired. Just kind of a blah read.
August 14, 2012
Maybe 1 and 1/2.
September 11, 2012
Promising start, but as the book progressed and Libby continued to let people walk all over her, I just wanted to shake her.
February 22, 2012
Childish
July 19, 2012
Mildly interesting.....not terrible, but also not one I would read again....
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