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Feyland
What if a high-tech computer game was a gateway to the treacherous Realm of Faerie?
~ Book 1 - FEYLAND: THE DARK REALM
WHEN A GAME...
Feyland is the most immersive computer game ever designed, and Jennet Carter is the first to play the prototype. But she doesn't suspect the virtual world is close enough to touch-or that she'll be battling for her life against the Dark Queen of the faeries.
TURNS REAL...
Tam Linn is the perfect hero, in-game. Too bad the rest of his life is seriously flawed. The last thing he needs is rich-girl Jennet prying into his secrets, insisting he's the only one who can help her.
WINNING IS EVERYTHING...
Together, Jennet and Tam enter the Dark Realm of Feyland, only to discover that the entire human world is in danger. Pushed to the limit of their abilities, they must defeat the Dark Queen... before it's too late.
~ Book 2 - FEYLAND: THE BRIGHT COURT*
INSIDE THE GAME...
Jennet Carter escaped the dark faeries of Feyland once. Now, fey magic is seeping out of the prototype game, beguiling the unwary and threatening everyone she cares about.
MAGIC...
Tam Linn may be a hero in-game, but his real life is severely complicated. Still, he'll do whatever it takes to stop the creatures of Feyland, even if it means pushing Jennet toward the new guy in school--the one with an inside connection to sim-gaming... and the uncanny ability to charm everyone he meets.
ALWAYS WINS...
Despite the danger, Jennet and Tam must return to Feyland to face the magic of the Bright Court-and a powerful new enemy who won't stop until the human world is at the mercy of the Realm of Faerie.
~ Book 3 - FEYLAND: THE TWILIGHT KINGDOM
THEIR LAST CHANCE...
Jennet Carter and Tam Linn are almost out of time. Feyland, the most immersive computer game ever designed, is about to be released into the world -- along with the Realm of Faerie's dangerous magic.
WIN THE GAME...
The faeries, desperate to break free from their realm, have set treacherous plans in motion. Despite magical allies of their own, Jennet and Tam have no idea what dire threats await, both in-game and out.
OR DIE TRYING...
Battling for their lives against the united powers of the Dark Queen and Bright King, Jennet and Tam's quest to stop the fey takes them into the perilous Twilight Kingdom, where illusion reigns --and magic can break all the rules.
~ Book 1 - FEYLAND: THE DARK REALM
WHEN A GAME...
Feyland is the most immersive computer game ever designed, and Jennet Carter is the first to play the prototype. But she doesn't suspect the virtual world is close enough to touch-or that she'll be battling for her life against the Dark Queen of the faeries.
TURNS REAL...
Tam Linn is the perfect hero, in-game. Too bad the rest of his life is seriously flawed. The last thing he needs is rich-girl Jennet prying into his secrets, insisting he's the only one who can help her.
WINNING IS EVERYTHING...
Together, Jennet and Tam enter the Dark Realm of Feyland, only to discover that the entire human world is in danger. Pushed to the limit of their abilities, they must defeat the Dark Queen... before it's too late.
~ Book 2 - FEYLAND: THE BRIGHT COURT*
INSIDE THE GAME...
Jennet Carter escaped the dark faeries of Feyland once. Now, fey magic is seeping out of the prototype game, beguiling the unwary and threatening everyone she cares about.
MAGIC...
Tam Linn may be a hero in-game, but his real life is severely complicated. Still, he'll do whatever it takes to stop the creatures of Feyland, even if it means pushing Jennet toward the new guy in school--the one with an inside connection to sim-gaming... and the uncanny ability to charm everyone he meets.
ALWAYS WINS...
Despite the danger, Jennet and Tam must return to Feyland to face the magic of the Bright Court-and a powerful new enemy who won't stop until the human world is at the mercy of the Realm of Faerie.
~ Book 3 - FEYLAND: THE TWILIGHT KINGDOM
THEIR LAST CHANCE...
Jennet Carter and Tam Linn are almost out of time. Feyland, the most immersive computer game ever designed, is about to be released into the world -- along with the Realm of Faerie's dangerous magic.
WIN THE GAME...
The faeries, desperate to break free from their realm, have set treacherous plans in motion. Despite magical allies of their own, Jennet and Tam have no idea what dire threats await, both in-game and out.
OR DIE TRYING...
Battling for their lives against the united powers of the Dark Queen and Bright King, Jennet and Tam's quest to stop the fey takes them into the perilous Twilight Kingdom, where illusion reigns --and magic can break all the rules.
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First published January 27, 2013
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Anthea Sharp
125 books1,292 followersGrowing up, Anthea Sharp spent her summers raiding the library shelves and reading, especially fantasy. She now makes her home in the Pacific Northwest, where she writes, plays the fiddle, hangs out in virtual worlds, and spends time with her small-but-good family. Contact her at antheasharp@hotmail.com, follow her on twitter, find her on facebook (http://www.facebook.com/AntheaSharp), and visit her website.
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December 29, 2013
~*~ The Dark Realm ~*~
Holy Cow! I seriously lack hand eye coordination and any desire to become a gamer, but at the moment, I’m seriously considering it. This story was so excruciatingly real that you need to play the game with the characters. Just wow!
Sharp employs vividly exotic descriptions and locales that catch you right from the get go. This story becomes so real that it is scary. You can actually picture the events occurring and you find yourself picturing what would happen if you were in the characters’ shoes. The events in question may be out of our realm, but the way that they are written makes everything so real and thrilling that you forget that it is a fantasy.
The phenomenal characters in this novel draw you in to this world as well. They had personalities that you could relate to. There were definitely times when you wanted them to stop feeling sorry for themselves and get on with life, or wondered why in the world they had done something so irreversibly stupid, but they were real people struggling through their issues. I also enjoyed the fact that the relationship between the characters grew throughout the novel. They didn’t instantly go from strangers to madly in love in the blink of an eye. They got to know each other as people first. It made them that much more real and approachable.
This novel was amazingly exciting, invigorating, and captivating. It is so different from your typical fantasy novel that you can’t help but be intrigued. It brought a brand new world to life and kept me captivated throughout. It was brilliant as a standalone novel as well as the first novel in a series, providing you with characters that you get to know and love.
~*~ The Bright Court ~*~
With this novel, Sharp jumps right back into the awesome world of Feyland and takes you with her. She completely immerses her reader in the world of gaming and in the land of the Fey. The distinct socioeconomic backgrounds in this story really add to the feeling of the story. It helps to develop the feeling of helplessness and of crossing boundaries. There is also lots of action in this instalment that keeps you on edge and ploughing forward.
Sharp`s phenomenal storytelling skills and brilliant descriptions create a world that her readers cannot help but love. Everything comes to life in such a brilliant way that you feel like you are simming right alongside the characters. As a reader you live and breathe everything that they do.
Sharp’s characters return with a vengeance in this instalment. They are the same individuals that you came to know and love in The Dark Court, but they continue to grow as individuals as they age and as they experience more and more perils at the hands of the Fey. The new characters that Sharp introduces in this instalment are also very well developed. You get to know them, human and Fey alike, as well as you would a new friend. Sharp’s character development is always natural and leads you to come to know everyone as an individual.
All in all this was a fun and captivating story that kept you hooked throughout. I read the bulk of the book in a single sitting. It followed nicely from its predecessor and leaves you primed for the sequel. The reader is left simultaneously with a feeling of satisfaction and of wanting more (and a bit of a broken heart).
~*~ The Twilight Kingdom ~*~
What do you get when the world of Shakespeare meets a video game? Some adventure, a few laughs, and a whole barrel full of awesome. That’s what Sharp has brought us with this final novel in the Feyland Trilogy.
Sharp definitely gives her characters some unique challenges to overcome. She mixes fantasy with reality and some virtual reality gaming to create a melded world that you find yourself lost in. Sharp’s gripping yet fluid writing style allows you to flow through the story alongside the characters without missing a beat. Her vivid descriptions allow you to walk beside them through a world you not only know but can also see.
The characters that we’ve come to know and love (or hate) throughout the series return here, each changed slightly from their trials and travels, but as the same individuals that we’ve always known. Sharp continues to develop these characters so that you feel like you’ve known them your whole life by the end of this novel. She also introduces some new characters to help round out the cast for this final battle of wills. These new characters are extremely well developed. They compliment and help to balance those that we already know.
Overall, this was a fan-frickin-tastic conclusion to the Feyland trilogy, even if I do want to see more of these characters. It is a journey that I’m sad to see end, but it was well worth the trip (read?).
Holy Cow! I seriously lack hand eye coordination and any desire to become a gamer, but at the moment, I’m seriously considering it. This story was so excruciatingly real that you need to play the game with the characters. Just wow!
Sharp employs vividly exotic descriptions and locales that catch you right from the get go. This story becomes so real that it is scary. You can actually picture the events occurring and you find yourself picturing what would happen if you were in the characters’ shoes. The events in question may be out of our realm, but the way that they are written makes everything so real and thrilling that you forget that it is a fantasy.
The phenomenal characters in this novel draw you in to this world as well. They had personalities that you could relate to. There were definitely times when you wanted them to stop feeling sorry for themselves and get on with life, or wondered why in the world they had done something so irreversibly stupid, but they were real people struggling through their issues. I also enjoyed the fact that the relationship between the characters grew throughout the novel. They didn’t instantly go from strangers to madly in love in the blink of an eye. They got to know each other as people first. It made them that much more real and approachable.
This novel was amazingly exciting, invigorating, and captivating. It is so different from your typical fantasy novel that you can’t help but be intrigued. It brought a brand new world to life and kept me captivated throughout. It was brilliant as a standalone novel as well as the first novel in a series, providing you with characters that you get to know and love.
~*~ The Bright Court ~*~
With this novel, Sharp jumps right back into the awesome world of Feyland and takes you with her. She completely immerses her reader in the world of gaming and in the land of the Fey. The distinct socioeconomic backgrounds in this story really add to the feeling of the story. It helps to develop the feeling of helplessness and of crossing boundaries. There is also lots of action in this instalment that keeps you on edge and ploughing forward.
Sharp`s phenomenal storytelling skills and brilliant descriptions create a world that her readers cannot help but love. Everything comes to life in such a brilliant way that you feel like you are simming right alongside the characters. As a reader you live and breathe everything that they do.
Sharp’s characters return with a vengeance in this instalment. They are the same individuals that you came to know and love in The Dark Court, but they continue to grow as individuals as they age and as they experience more and more perils at the hands of the Fey. The new characters that Sharp introduces in this instalment are also very well developed. You get to know them, human and Fey alike, as well as you would a new friend. Sharp’s character development is always natural and leads you to come to know everyone as an individual.
All in all this was a fun and captivating story that kept you hooked throughout. I read the bulk of the book in a single sitting. It followed nicely from its predecessor and leaves you primed for the sequel. The reader is left simultaneously with a feeling of satisfaction and of wanting more (and a bit of a broken heart).
~*~ The Twilight Kingdom ~*~
What do you get when the world of Shakespeare meets a video game? Some adventure, a few laughs, and a whole barrel full of awesome. That’s what Sharp has brought us with this final novel in the Feyland Trilogy.
Sharp definitely gives her characters some unique challenges to overcome. She mixes fantasy with reality and some virtual reality gaming to create a melded world that you find yourself lost in. Sharp’s gripping yet fluid writing style allows you to flow through the story alongside the characters without missing a beat. Her vivid descriptions allow you to walk beside them through a world you not only know but can also see.
The characters that we’ve come to know and love (or hate) throughout the series return here, each changed slightly from their trials and travels, but as the same individuals that we’ve always known. Sharp continues to develop these characters so that you feel like you’ve known them your whole life by the end of this novel. She also introduces some new characters to help round out the cast for this final battle of wills. These new characters are extremely well developed. They compliment and help to balance those that we already know.
Overall, this was a fan-frickin-tastic conclusion to the Feyland trilogy, even if I do want to see more of these characters. It is a journey that I’m sad to see end, but it was well worth the trip (read?).
September 19, 2017
Feyland is a very nice YA fantasy creation, well written and easy to read. The blend of an actual faerie land with our moden world is a tough one to pull off, but Anthea Sharp has done this beautifully. The pace is fairly quick, so that the entire trilogy does not take that long to read (three days for me). Most of the central characters are engaging, Jennet and Tam especially so, but a few of the others are stereotyped or quite flat (Royal, for example). On the other hand there are some very nice secondary characters as well. The story has some originality to it, while being very loosely linked to Celtic mythology. Recommended read.
October 30, 2014
GAME ON!!! 5 Stars
Overall I loved this series! I can’t wait to read the next ones as well! (NOTE: this review is based on the box set Feyland: The Complete Trilogy) At first I was a little disappointed with the first book – The Dark Realm - because I was expecting a lot more magic and fae stuff. It was still good, just different than how I thought it would be! Which is one reason why I try to not form an opinion of how I expect the book to be before I read it. That being said, I read the book fairly or is that faery, quickly and was surprised at how drawn in I was. I was hooked on the characters & rooting for everything to go their way (the good ones only, of course! Lol), I cried when they did or for them, I found myself smiling & cheering for & with them. I couldn’t wait to see if they would outsmart their opponents or get outsmarted themselves, if there would be any new friendships, would any kisses finally happen, would they get caught, would they be saved, JUST EVERYTHING!!!! I read book 2 – The Bright Court – and book 3 – The Twilight Kingdom – quickly as I was so caught up in it, I didn’t even realize what time it was or how much I had read!! After completing the series I realized how The Dark Realm (book 1) set everything up for the rest of the series. Let’s not forget that the entire premise of these books is based on a VIDEO GAME! As soon as Jennet starts playing on the prototype version of the new Full-D system and clicks on the new game called Feyland, little did she realize that her life would never be the same again. Because the Fey world is dying they need mortals to replenish it & themselves, so the Fey have created a way to access the mortal realm via a very realistic sim style video game. I love to play video games and would jump at the chance to play on systems like the ones depicted in this series. Of course I am not sure that I would want to play Feyland, but still…It is such a creative idea to base a series on! You have such a mix of people of all ages and classes that are both human or mortals as the Fae/Fey would say, and immortals like the Fae/Fey and their Courts of followers. I loved how the YA book became so much more than that! I found that I didn’t even think of it in terms of a YA book, well except for the “clean” part (no sex, etc. lol). Personally, I feel that if I can get that absorbed into a book and NOT pay attention to the genre/class/age group/etc., then that is one great book & series written by an equally great author! I know that some people will and/or do, complain about the teen characters being too whiny, too wishy-washy, all full of ‘teen angst’ with teen ‘issues’ like “oh is he going to kiss me?” or “Does he think I am cool?” etc. but I think that they forget that the characters ARE TEENS!!! I had so many theories throughout this series as to who this person really was, or how that was going to play out, etc. but ya, I was wrong on most accounts! Trust me, I have never been so happy to be wrong! Also tells me just how great the author is because NOTHING is predictable which makes it that much more of an enjoyable read.
Overall I loved this series! I can’t wait to read the next ones as well! (NOTE: this review is based on the box set Feyland: The Complete Trilogy) At first I was a little disappointed with the first book – The Dark Realm - because I was expecting a lot more magic and fae stuff. It was still good, just different than how I thought it would be! Which is one reason why I try to not form an opinion of how I expect the book to be before I read it. That being said, I read the book fairly or is that faery, quickly and was surprised at how drawn in I was. I was hooked on the characters & rooting for everything to go their way (the good ones only, of course! Lol), I cried when they did or for them, I found myself smiling & cheering for & with them. I couldn’t wait to see if they would outsmart their opponents or get outsmarted themselves, if there would be any new friendships, would any kisses finally happen, would they get caught, would they be saved, JUST EVERYTHING!!!! I read book 2 – The Bright Court – and book 3 – The Twilight Kingdom – quickly as I was so caught up in it, I didn’t even realize what time it was or how much I had read!! After completing the series I realized how The Dark Realm (book 1) set everything up for the rest of the series. Let’s not forget that the entire premise of these books is based on a VIDEO GAME! As soon as Jennet starts playing on the prototype version of the new Full-D system and clicks on the new game called Feyland, little did she realize that her life would never be the same again. Because the Fey world is dying they need mortals to replenish it & themselves, so the Fey have created a way to access the mortal realm via a very realistic sim style video game. I love to play video games and would jump at the chance to play on systems like the ones depicted in this series. Of course I am not sure that I would want to play Feyland, but still…It is such a creative idea to base a series on! You have such a mix of people of all ages and classes that are both human or mortals as the Fae/Fey would say, and immortals like the Fae/Fey and their Courts of followers. I loved how the YA book became so much more than that! I found that I didn’t even think of it in terms of a YA book, well except for the “clean” part (no sex, etc. lol). Personally, I feel that if I can get that absorbed into a book and NOT pay attention to the genre/class/age group/etc., then that is one great book & series written by an equally great author! I know that some people will and/or do, complain about the teen characters being too whiny, too wishy-washy, all full of ‘teen angst’ with teen ‘issues’ like “oh is he going to kiss me?” or “Does he think I am cool?” etc. but I think that they forget that the characters ARE TEENS!!! I had so many theories throughout this series as to who this person really was, or how that was going to play out, etc. but ya, I was wrong on most accounts! Trust me, I have never been so happy to be wrong! Also tells me just how great the author is because NOTHING is predictable which makes it that much more of an enjoyable read.
May 13, 2015
Feyland Box Set (Books1-3) by Anthea Sharp Oh my goodness! I've read all three of these books separately and then again in the trilogy set! They are amazing. The world of Feyland that Mrs. Sharp has created is amazing. I am not one to give spoilers in reviews, so it is really hard to say a whole lot about these books. But one thing I can say is they are AMAZING and you HAVE to read them!! If you like fae stories, gaming, romance, or are just in the mood to try something new then you need to get this book right now! You will never again look at a video game the same way! This is absolutely a 5 STAR BOOK!
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Book Synopsis from Amazon:
What if a high-tech computer game was a gateway to the treacherous Realm of Faerie? Jennet Carter enters Feyland, and soon finds herself battling the Dark Queen, falling for the perfect hero, and trying to save her own world from unspeakable danger.
From Anthea Sharp's Amazon Author page
~ USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of YA Urban Fantasy ~Growing up on fairy tales and computer games, Anthea Sharp has melded the two in her award-winning Feyland series. She now makes her home in the Pacific Northwest, where she writes, hangs out in virtual worlds, plays the fiddle with her Celtic band Fiddlehead, and spends time with her small-but-good family.Her books have won or placed in the PRISM, the Maggie, the National Reader's Choice Award, the Write Touch Reader's Award, the Heart of Excellence, and the Book Buyer's Best contests.Contact her at antheasharp at hotmail dot com, and join her newsletter for all the news about upcoming releases, super sales, and reader perks! http://eepurl.com/1qtFb
Amazon Link GoodReads Link
Book Synopsis from Amazon:
What if a high-tech computer game was a gateway to the treacherous Realm of Faerie? Jennet Carter enters Feyland, and soon finds herself battling the Dark Queen, falling for the perfect hero, and trying to save her own world from unspeakable danger.
From Anthea Sharp's Amazon Author page
~ USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of YA Urban Fantasy ~Growing up on fairy tales and computer games, Anthea Sharp has melded the two in her award-winning Feyland series. She now makes her home in the Pacific Northwest, where she writes, hangs out in virtual worlds, plays the fiddle with her Celtic band Fiddlehead, and spends time with her small-but-good family.Her books have won or placed in the PRISM, the Maggie, the National Reader's Choice Award, the Write Touch Reader's Award, the Heart of Excellence, and the Book Buyer's Best contests.Contact her at antheasharp at hotmail dot com, and join her newsletter for all the news about upcoming releases, super sales, and reader perks! http://eepurl.com/1qtFb
April 26, 2015
I wasn't sure about it when I started reading it, but then I started to like it more and more.
It has a little of everything, it has futuristic tech, old fantastic realms and gaming. Plus a forbidden kind of love story; the rich girl and the poor guy that feels he doesn't deserve her. At first is a little weird to imagine all of this together, but it gets better and better.
It's not the best book I've read, but because of the unusual combination I think is one of the bests.
It has a little of everything, it has futuristic tech, old fantastic realms and gaming. Plus a forbidden kind of love story; the rich girl and the poor guy that feels he doesn't deserve her. At first is a little weird to imagine all of this together, but it gets better and better.
It's not the best book I've read, but because of the unusual combination I think is one of the bests.
August 14, 2014
This trilogy was definitely written for a young audience, but it was written in such a way that any age group can enjoy it. What really made this book enjoyable is that it is the complete trilogy sold together as a single book. The author has a unique way of writing so that they grab the reader and bring them into the story and keep their attention.
December 17, 2013
Great book, kept me wanted to read more and cheer on for true love and family. loved it.
March 24, 2016
The Feyland trilogy is an urban fantasy by Anthea Sharp that merges tales of fairies with computer gaming. It is set in a future with g-boards in place of skate boards and wrist chips implanted in rich people's arms.
Jennet Carter is one of the rich kids who has moved to Crestview with her father who is the program manager for a new immersive Sim game called Feyland. His best friend, Thomas, is the lead programmer. Jennet is the first to play the prototype and she finds out right away that it is more than a game. She goes through a portal into the Dark Realm where she battles the Dark Queen and loses part of her essence. She needs to get it back or she will die, but she needs help.
Tam Linn is the best sim gamer around, but he comes from the poor section of Crestview, commonly called the Ex. He doesn't trust Jennet, but he is fascinated by her. Eventually, he agrees to help her. He is hiding his own secrets, a mother who is often lost to drugs and he has the responsibility of his younger brother, called 'the Bug'.
Tam and Jennet battle the Dark Queen of the Unseelie court in the first book of the series. The story is based off the old Scottish ballad called Tam Lin who has to be rescued by his true love from the Queen of the Fairies.
The second book, The Bright Court, has Jennet and Tam struggling to close down the portal and stop the release of the game, else the Fey will be released on humankind. The CEO of the gaming company has a son who has also been playing the game, but he allies himself with the Bright Court of the Seelie king. Jennet and Tam must battle in Feyland while still contending with their everyday efforts in school and homelife.
The third book, The Twilight Kingdom, tells of the final quest against the united courts of the Dark Queen and the Bright King. Jennet and Tam are now part of beta team meant to test the game before its release. They are desperately trying to stop it as the Fey world starts to bleed into their own human world.
Ms. Sharp uses a lot of themes of Celtic mythology and lore in this series. Puck, the Wild Hunt, and changelings are just some of the characters introduced in parts of the story. She does so masterfully, combining the game with these elements in a way that never strikes a false note. I heartily recommend this series as well as the additional books she's written about some of the other characters she created for this series.
Jennet Carter is one of the rich kids who has moved to Crestview with her father who is the program manager for a new immersive Sim game called Feyland. His best friend, Thomas, is the lead programmer. Jennet is the first to play the prototype and she finds out right away that it is more than a game. She goes through a portal into the Dark Realm where she battles the Dark Queen and loses part of her essence. She needs to get it back or she will die, but she needs help.
Tam Linn is the best sim gamer around, but he comes from the poor section of Crestview, commonly called the Ex. He doesn't trust Jennet, but he is fascinated by her. Eventually, he agrees to help her. He is hiding his own secrets, a mother who is often lost to drugs and he has the responsibility of his younger brother, called 'the Bug'.
Tam and Jennet battle the Dark Queen of the Unseelie court in the first book of the series. The story is based off the old Scottish ballad called Tam Lin who has to be rescued by his true love from the Queen of the Fairies.
The second book, The Bright Court, has Jennet and Tam struggling to close down the portal and stop the release of the game, else the Fey will be released on humankind. The CEO of the gaming company has a son who has also been playing the game, but he allies himself with the Bright Court of the Seelie king. Jennet and Tam must battle in Feyland while still contending with their everyday efforts in school and homelife.
The third book, The Twilight Kingdom, tells of the final quest against the united courts of the Dark Queen and the Bright King. Jennet and Tam are now part of beta team meant to test the game before its release. They are desperately trying to stop it as the Fey world starts to bleed into their own human world.
Ms. Sharp uses a lot of themes of Celtic mythology and lore in this series. Puck, the Wild Hunt, and changelings are just some of the characters introduced in parts of the story. She does so masterfully, combining the game with these elements in a way that never strikes a false note. I heartily recommend this series as well as the additional books she's written about some of the other characters she created for this series.
April 26, 2016
This series caught my attention within the first chapter. One of the most difficult things for me to do is looking for a new book or series to start. This book was not a disappointment in anyway. Infact I could barely put it down. It even invaded my dreams.
It did not take long before I felt apart of the characters lives no longer a lurker but it was like I was there with them. Be warned you will need a box of tissues handy but will not tell you why.
The world of feyland held true to what I have learned of the fairy creatures. The two different courts and the bending the truth that it might as well be a lie.
For the young adults that I would suggest for this book are those more in the high school age perhaps 16 or older for there is violence though not much more than they get in their games.
The recommendation I can offer about this book is that I found it very enjoyable, one that I could not put down, the story arch held true from beginning to end, the characters developed and continued to grow throughout, and the smaller story arch with each character did not drag the story down but gave more fulfillment to the story.
It did not take long before I felt apart of the characters lives no longer a lurker but it was like I was there with them. Be warned you will need a box of tissues handy but will not tell you why.
The world of feyland held true to what I have learned of the fairy creatures. The two different courts and the bending the truth that it might as well be a lie.
For the young adults that I would suggest for this book are those more in the high school age perhaps 16 or older for there is violence though not much more than they get in their games.
The recommendation I can offer about this book is that I found it very enjoyable, one that I could not put down, the story arch held true from beginning to end, the characters developed and continued to grow throughout, and the smaller story arch with each character did not drag the story down but gave more fulfillment to the story.
March 20, 2016
Immersed in Fantasy!
What a great trilogy of fantastical stories. Imagine playing a video game but then find yourself in another dimension full of the stuff of fairy tales and folklore. Meet Jennet and Tam, your tour guides.
She comes from a privileged work in search of her hero, to help her save herself and the world. He is the least likely hero, barely scraping by,living in the worst part of town. Can them trust each other to fulfil thee quest?
Book 1 is where they battle the Dark Queen. In Book 2 they battle thee Bright King and meet Roy. In the final book they along with an expanded field of people they defeat the Twilight Kingdom and become the Feyguard.
It was a great journey and met with some !loveable characters humana and fey throughout. It was hard to put down.
Book 1 is where Jennet and Tam battle the Dark Queen. Book 2 is where they
What a great trilogy of fantastical stories. Imagine playing a video game but then find yourself in another dimension full of the stuff of fairy tales and folklore. Meet Jennet and Tam, your tour guides.
She comes from a privileged work in search of her hero, to help her save herself and the world. He is the least likely hero, barely scraping by,living in the worst part of town. Can them trust each other to fulfil thee quest?
Book 1 is where they battle the Dark Queen. In Book 2 they battle thee Bright King and meet Roy. In the final book they along with an expanded field of people they defeat the Twilight Kingdom and become the Feyguard.
It was a great journey and met with some !loveable characters humana and fey throughout. It was hard to put down.
Book 1 is where Jennet and Tam battle the Dark Queen. Book 2 is where they
May 11, 2015
I devoured this trilogy over the course of a weekend. If I hadn't had other things to do, I probably would have read the whole thing in one sitting.
This fairy tale trilogy is unlike any I've read before--and I write a monthly fairy tale review column.
In a sci-fi futuristic world, a teenage girl discovers that the video game her dad is developing is more than a game. It's a portal to a magical realm.
I laughed. I cried. I gasped. I winced. You know a book is good when I respond audibly to it.
This fairy tale trilogy is unlike any I've read before--and I write a monthly fairy tale review column.
In a sci-fi futuristic world, a teenage girl discovers that the video game her dad is developing is more than a game. It's a portal to a magical realm.
I laughed. I cried. I gasped. I winced. You know a book is good when I respond audibly to it.
July 26, 2014
Very clever idea, and well executed. I really liked the game scenes, they rang true (I play such games).
I'm not entirely sure of the slightly SF aspects - both the hovercars and -boards as well as the Exe slum felt a bit forced to indicate a future America.
A good, enjoyable read with a satisfying conclusion.
I'm not entirely sure of the slightly SF aspects - both the hovercars and -boards as well as the Exe slum felt a bit forced to indicate a future America.
A good, enjoyable read with a satisfying conclusion.
September 10, 2015
Wow! What a page turner!
Okay, I am a senior woman who gifted this trilogy for my grandson. I decided to get my own copy so that I could share the experience with him. Who would have thought that a story about dangerous fairy kingdoms in a virtual simulation game being battled by freshman high schoolers to save the world of mortals would hook me so deeply into the story?!
Okay, I am a senior woman who gifted this trilogy for my grandson. I decided to get my own copy so that I could share the experience with him. Who would have thought that a story about dangerous fairy kingdoms in a virtual simulation game being battled by freshman high schoolers to save the world of mortals would hook me so deeply into the story?!
March 4, 2014
Loved it
I bought the first book in a 6 book pack that had book 1 of many different books. I fell in love with this one so I bought the other 2 books in the trilogy. I look forward to reading feyguard!
I bought the first book in a 6 book pack that had book 1 of many different books. I fell in love with this one so I bought the other 2 books in the trilogy. I look forward to reading feyguard!
August 26, 2014
A very nice & exciting young adult novel series. It combines gaming with folklore in a slightly futuristic period. The characters are well fleshed out for the most part. The idea of a interactive video game being a portal into Fairyland is very well done. Good family fun!!
September 8, 2015
Video games meet elves-what could go wrong?
Plenty, as it turns out. Not the least of which is being one's own worst enemy. And even the 'nice' Fae are dangerous. An interesting series, one I have enjoyed.
Plenty, as it turns out. Not the least of which is being one's own worst enemy. And even the 'nice' Fae are dangerous. An interesting series, one I have enjoyed.
November 17, 2013
a enjoyable series. reminded me of a tech version of inkheart.
November 2, 2015
Great story with extensive details and interesting events. The characters were well drawn as was the setting.
January 18, 2016
These books are great. Could not but them down. I liked that it had romance, and adventure. Would highly recommend the books for anyone that liked fantasy.
January 21, 2016
Great trilogy that leaves you wanting more. I finished it in less than a week and wanted to read more. Nice details into the faery realm. Does well at separating the different trips into the game.
March 6, 2016
Fun read
Fun, easy read. Characters were very likable. Even the "bad guys." Looking forward to more of the Feyland saga. Enjoy.
Fun, easy read. Characters were very likable. Even the "bad guys." Looking forward to more of the Feyland saga. Enjoy.
July 12, 2016
I love it
Its amazing I loved it so much that I read it twice
And I hope there is a feyguard book for the whole entire team.
Its amazing I loved it so much that I read it twice
And I hope there is a feyguard book for the whole entire team.
May 18, 2016
These are great books . I love the storyline and the characters. It's great adventure
August 28, 2016
Great Book
Love this book
Thank you for letting me read this book
Great Book love the book but you will have to read this the book
I love it
Love this book
Thank you for letting me read this book
Great Book love the book but you will have to read this the book
I love it
March 4, 2015
Awesome read....
February 15, 2019
Haha, so I finally got around to reading the origin of the Feyguard. Loved it! Fair Jennet and Brave Tamlin get sucked into the faerie world through a virtual reality game, Feyland. The Dark Court and the Bright Court are in a fight for survival, and the human world hangs in the balance. Can they figure out how to stop it before the game gets released worldwide?
Love the characters, the drama, the romance - everything. A fantastic read from beginning to end. My only complaint is that I was kind of non-plussed by Spark. Which is funny because I read the book titled Spark first, and I loved her. Not sure what the disconnect was there, but I'm glad she ended up on the team, even if she wasn't all that interesting to begin with. :)
Love the characters, the drama, the romance - everything. A fantastic read from beginning to end. My only complaint is that I was kind of non-plussed by Spark. Which is funny because I read the book titled Spark first, and I loved her. Not sure what the disconnect was there, but I'm glad she ended up on the team, even if she wasn't all that interesting to begin with. :)
January 19, 2020
Book 1
I didn't easily get into this book, mainly because I didn't like the MC very much. Jannet was selfish and wreckless when she dragged Tam into the game.
Also, the setting of a video game being a portal to fairyland didn't make much sense to me until the explanation that fairyland always was an inbetween world, just like the vr game is. I liked that. And when Jannet told more about her encounter with the Queen, I sympathize with her. Those explanations come later on in the book, it would have helped me earlier on with engagement.
Tam on the other hand had me on his side from the start and was the reason for reading on.
Although I have the box set, I might take a break from this series to come back to it later. Luckily, no cliffhanger!
I didn't easily get into this book, mainly because I didn't like the MC very much. Jannet was selfish and wreckless when she dragged Tam into the game.
Also, the setting of a video game being a portal to fairyland didn't make much sense to me until the explanation that fairyland always was an inbetween world, just like the vr game is. I liked that. And when Jannet told more about her encounter with the Queen, I sympathize with her. Those explanations come later on in the book, it would have helped me earlier on with engagement.
Tam on the other hand had me on his side from the start and was the reason for reading on.
Although I have the box set, I might take a break from this series to come back to it later. Luckily, no cliffhanger!
June 7, 2017
I absolutely loved this collection of the first three books in the Feyland series and am looking forward to the next book. They are of a relatively new genre, RPG lit, and the best I have read thus far. If you play video games you will love them but you don't have to play in order to understand the story plot. And the plot is full of action, adventure, danger, conflicts and many of the other exciting things that could happen in a different world or realm.
I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.
I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.
August 15, 2017
Interesting Read
The basic idea of a game being a portal to another world has been done before and will probably be done again. However the fact that the premise has been done before does not stop this series from being a interesting read.
I read a lot of fantasy books so was not particularly surprised by anything in this series. It was still an entertaining way to spend some time and I will be looking into other books by this author.
The basic idea of a game being a portal to another world has been done before and will probably be done again. However the fact that the premise has been done before does not stop this series from being a interesting read.
I read a lot of fantasy books so was not particularly surprised by anything in this series. It was still an entertaining way to spend some time and I will be looking into other books by this author.
July 2, 2018
Good Collection
Fun characters, neat take on a game that is real life. The first for all the other stories that have followed. Neat heros and heroines. Young kids but strong and no goofy stereotypes. Enjoyed it.
Fun characters, neat take on a game that is real life. The first for all the other stories that have followed. Neat heros and heroines. Young kids but strong and no goofy stereotypes. Enjoyed it.
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