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A Novel of Faerie #1
Bitten
Fourteen-year-old Cherrie Wilding stopped believing in fairies after her Grams had a stroke that left her a silent, empty stranger. But whether she believes in them or not, one of them bit her, and now the venom is spreading through her system and causing . . . complications. Like an allergy to iron and a craving for milk.
It turns out that fairy venom has the power to turn mortals into small, winged versions of themselves. And it gets better. Grams's stroke was the result of her light—her fairy soul—being stolen. The fairy who bit Cherrie demands her to help steal Grams’s light back.
As much as Cherrie wants to save Grams, her need to protect her older brother from the fairies and the rest of the real world wins out. Who knows what lurks in a world populated by winged menaces? But when the fairy talks Cherrie’s brother into going to the fairy realm, Cherrie mounts a rescue attempt to save him. To her surprise, it’s not her brother who needs rescuing—it’s the fairies. Someone is stealing their lights and imprisoning them, and it’s up to Cherrie and her brother to free them. But saving the fairies, keeping her brother safe, and returning home requires the help of the Phoenix. And the price for his aid doesn’t come cheap. If Cherrie wants to succeed, she must be willing to part with her greatest possession: her heart.
It turns out that fairy venom has the power to turn mortals into small, winged versions of themselves. And it gets better. Grams's stroke was the result of her light—her fairy soul—being stolen. The fairy who bit Cherrie demands her to help steal Grams’s light back.
As much as Cherrie wants to save Grams, her need to protect her older brother from the fairies and the rest of the real world wins out. Who knows what lurks in a world populated by winged menaces? But when the fairy talks Cherrie’s brother into going to the fairy realm, Cherrie mounts a rescue attempt to save him. To her surprise, it’s not her brother who needs rescuing—it’s the fairies. Someone is stealing their lights and imprisoning them, and it’s up to Cherrie and her brother to free them. But saving the fairies, keeping her brother safe, and returning home requires the help of the Phoenix. And the price for his aid doesn’t come cheap. If Cherrie wants to succeed, she must be willing to part with her greatest possession: her heart.
371 pages, Paperback
First published October 31, 2012
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August 3, 2017THAT COVER. *heart-eyes*
November 12, 2012
Cherrie is a 14 year old girl going through some difficult emotions. She has many fond memories of her Grandma and is having trouble accepting the empty shell a stroke has left her in. She's trying to live in a new household with new step sisters and her mom's new husband. On top of all this she has this pesky fairy, Thorn, who won't stop showing up in her life. Even with Thorn being 3 inches tall she brings many more changes to Cherrie's life. Changes that she might not ever overcome! Cherrie is given a chance to save her Grandma, but grudgingly turns that opportunity away to stay home with her brother Rowan. Rowan however doesn't need the protecting that everyone believes and he may hold the key to making the biggest sacrifice to save his Grandma & his fae kin.
Thorn is a fairy I couldn't help but fall in love with. She is feisty, full of robust energy, and even when she's being pesky, she's too darn cute not to love! She's full of ideas and ways to save the fae, but somehow it always leads into a bit of trouble. She has a loyal friend, Hawk, that even with their close friendship...she still is feisty. LOL In other words...she's a fairy with a lot of bite! Get 'Bitten' by this wonderful tale that brings you back to memories of when you were a kid and you believed there were fairies in your garden. Hmmmm maybe there are! *wink* Share this tale with your children. Let them get lost in the world of the fae. It's a read for the young and the young at heart! I give this book my thumbs up!
Thorn is a fairy I couldn't help but fall in love with. She is feisty, full of robust energy, and even when she's being pesky, she's too darn cute not to love! She's full of ideas and ways to save the fae, but somehow it always leads into a bit of trouble. She has a loyal friend, Hawk, that even with their close friendship...she still is feisty. LOL In other words...she's a fairy with a lot of bite! Get 'Bitten' by this wonderful tale that brings you back to memories of when you were a kid and you believed there were fairies in your garden. Hmmmm maybe there are! *wink* Share this tale with your children. Let them get lost in the world of the fae. It's a read for the young and the young at heart! I give this book my thumbs up!
October 16, 2012
The day I received this book I began to devour it.
The first paragraph, which grabbed me straight away, is only an indication of the beauty contained within the rest of the book. Ms. Leafty's story telling is so beautifully done I found myself lost within those first pages. I became a fan of Ms. Leafty by the end of the first chapter.
Why did I love and enjoy this book so much? Several reasons. Ms. Leafty writes with charm and beauty, and yet is not afraid to throw light on the ugly and sometimes darker side of truth either. She weaves all this into a delightful story that has a joy to it that you just want to share with everyone.
I also rather enjoyed the story of Bitten as it was written from two differing perspectives in the first person, yet did not clash, contradict nor annoy in doing so. This was truly well done as you see the same story through two very different sets of eyes, minds and hearts. Perspective is everything.
For those few of you pedantic on grammar, I noted only two words, nothing more. Then again, that could be because I was quite lost in Bitten from the start.
These books should be in every library of every school. It's good to see that the art of story telling has not been lost.
On a personal note; Bitten took me back to my childhood, and the happy places I visited like my Grandmothers garden, and the games I played there with my cousins. So thank you Ms. Leafty for polishing bright those memories that I had not realised I'd lost.
April 24, 2014
This book is a great read for all ages. I started reading it a day ago and couldn't stop until I finished it. I loved that it ended in a way that made me feel as if this story arc is completed but with enough unresolved issues for a sequel or two.
The characters were lovely especially since Thorn and Cherry were so much alike in some respects that the fighting they did seemed very natural. And Rowan was... what can I say... the loveliest character in the book imho. I'm looking forward to reading more stories set in this world.
The characters were lovely especially since Thorn and Cherry were so much alike in some respects that the fighting they did seemed very natural. And Rowan was... what can I say... the loveliest character in the book imho. I'm looking forward to reading more stories set in this world.
November 26, 2012
Cherrie is sad. She doesn't like her step-dad, or the move that Mom's new marriage produced. Most of all, she doesn't like Grams's blood-clot-induced stroke, and the way it's taken Grams away from Cherrie. All she has to hold on to is a box of old photographs with which to remember the old world, and she clings to it the way her brother Rowan clings to the sketchbook he uses to understand the new one.
Thorn, meanwhile, is a fairy whose queen-mentor Meliandra left the Realm to go to mortal Earth for her son's sake. Meliandra never came back. Now Thorn risks the Fading of her own fairy self by venturing into Earth to get Meliandra.
Danyelle Leafty continues her exploration of modern fairytale storytelling with the launch of an interesting new series. Bitten reminds me of classic fairy tales at the root of fantasy literature -- J.R.R. Tolkien's Smith of Wootton Major and Lord Dunsany's The King of Elfland's Daughter. If you like fairy tales, clean reads, light humor, and fantasy, this will appeal to you, though the story also tackles series issues about the wounds that tear families apart and the sadness that breaks the world.
Thorn, meanwhile, is a fairy whose queen-mentor Meliandra left the Realm to go to mortal Earth for her son's sake. Meliandra never came back. Now Thorn risks the Fading of her own fairy self by venturing into Earth to get Meliandra.
Danyelle Leafty continues her exploration of modern fairytale storytelling with the launch of an interesting new series. Bitten reminds me of classic fairy tales at the root of fantasy literature -- J.R.R. Tolkien's Smith of Wootton Major and Lord Dunsany's The King of Elfland's Daughter. If you like fairy tales, clean reads, light humor, and fantasy, this will appeal to you, though the story also tackles series issues about the wounds that tear families apart and the sadness that breaks the world.
April 15, 2013
The voice and style of this book is just amazing. The way things are described pulls you in and never lets you go. I loved the teenage attitude of Cherry and the cocky attitude of Thorn—they make the story! I love how it is shared in two different perspectives: Cherry-the mortal girl troubled by the stroke of her grandmother and mother’s remarrying, and Thorn-the fairy who wants desperately to save her world. Combined both characters and this books proves that with a little faith in the unknown wondrous things can happen. Now go read it!
February 4, 2013
I received this book as a first reads giveaway.
I really enjoyed this book. It had a good storyline, good buildup of characters and it ended well, well enough that I could stop reading the series after this book and not feel like there is a great big hole in the plot. I do wish to read the next book once it comes out, as I am now curious what will happen with grams and "little" Cherrie. Overall, very well written and completely kept my attention throughout the story.
I really enjoyed this book. It had a good storyline, good buildup of characters and it ended well, well enough that I could stop reading the series after this book and not feel like there is a great big hole in the plot. I do wish to read the next book once it comes out, as I am now curious what will happen with grams and "little" Cherrie. Overall, very well written and completely kept my attention throughout the story.
November 29, 2012
This is such a creative, fun read. Having an autistic nephew, I really appreciate that particular aspect of it. They are special spirits and I love how Danyelle highlighted their beauty and gifts in the character of Rowan. A very sweet and unique faerie novel I highly recommend.
October 30, 2012
Bitten is a awesome book!Danyelle Leafty has such a amazing imagination.The story line was great and easy to fallow.Love that it was writing in two different perspectives and was not confusing at all!I would definitely recommend Bitten to everyone!Can't wait till the next book!
September 30, 2014
Lovely story very enjoyable with wonderuss characters, imagination and stpryline
August 23, 2015
It took me a couple of chapters to really get into the book, but then I was hooked and really enjoyed the story. There were some unexpected twists and plenty of action, making for a fun read.
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