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Forests of the Fae #3
Lang's Labyrinth
Since unravelling the century-old secret behind an eerie ghost town in rural Washington State, life has been anything but ordinary for 13-year-old Anne. Now, she and her companion Grace, find themselves tangled between two worlds—that of the Fae creatures, whose bloodlust for human hosts has led them to empty entire cities of their children, and the familiar world they've always known. But these two worlds have begun to bleed together, and Anne finds her family, her friends, and her very life in peril.
There is no more running, nowhere else to hide. Anne and Grace must fight. They must find a way to defeat the Fae, or risk losing everything—and tangled deep inside the intricate web of Lang’s Labyrinth lies the key.
Anne’s quest to collect the twelve original books, for which the Forests of the Fae were named, will lead both she and Grace down a path of switchbacks, deceit, magic, dark figures, and shady places. They’ll uncover the network of wicked Fae creatures hiding amongst us, and their calculated attempts to lure children to the other side. And, unless Anne can decipher the trail of clues left behind by the devilish Fae King and untangle the spell within the Labyrinth before the creatures do, she and Grace will lose everything—including their humanity.
There is no more running, nowhere else to hide. Anne and Grace must fight. They must find a way to defeat the Fae, or risk losing everything—and tangled deep inside the intricate web of Lang’s Labyrinth lies the key.
Anne’s quest to collect the twelve original books, for which the Forests of the Fae were named, will lead both she and Grace down a path of switchbacks, deceit, magic, dark figures, and shady places. They’ll uncover the network of wicked Fae creatures hiding amongst us, and their calculated attempts to lure children to the other side. And, unless Anne can decipher the trail of clues left behind by the devilish Fae King and untangle the spell within the Labyrinth before the creatures do, she and Grace will lose everything—including their humanity.
294 pages, Paperback
Published April 23, 2018
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K. Kibbee
12 books99 followersKristine Kibbee is a Pacific Northwest native with a love of language, nature, and animals. Kristine’s passion for creative writing began in her early youth and led her to Washington State University, where she earned a degree with a concentration in professional writing. Kristine has since had works published in The Vancougar, The Salal Review, S/tick Literary Review, and she is a featured columnist in the nationally syndicated magazine, Just Frenchies.
From the small town of Castle Rock, Washington, nestled among 22 acres of towering fir trees, Kristine relishes time spent outdoors with her two French bulldogs and one husband. She dreams of making the everyday world more magical with her fantasy novels.
Whole in the Clouds is her first middle grade novel.
From the small town of Castle Rock, Washington, nestled among 22 acres of towering fir trees, Kristine relishes time spent outdoors with her two French bulldogs and one husband. She dreams of making the everyday world more magical with her fantasy novels.
Whole in the Clouds is her first middle grade novel.
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April 16, 2018
Lang’s Labyrinth is the exciting third and final installment in the Forests of the Fae Young Adult series by K Kibbee.
In these books, fairies are not the twinkly, glittery sprites that so many tales these days make them out to be. Instead, Kibbee’s story harkens back to the fairies of Grimm’s tales, which were cautions for children not to head into forests alone.
Of course, thirteen year old Anne does just that. In previous series books, Anne has unlocked the door to the fairy kingdom and saved her friend Grace from being trapped in the body of a fairy Raven Queen in that otherworldly realm. In Lang’s Labyrinth, she and Grace - who is now in the body of an actual raven - find themselves unraveling the clues in a set of children’s fairytale books to defeat this alter universe of evil and bloodthirsty fairies for good.
After discovering the secrets of the Fae folk and learning what she must do to stop them, Anne and Grace use their wits and some detective sleuthing to track down all twelve of the books and reverse the magic that enables them. The answer to it all is back in the fairy world, in a labyrinth created by the Fairy King/changeling author himself, Mister Lang. Without completing this final step, Grace can never be human again, and Anne might not be for long either!
Lang’s Labyrinth is a well-written suspenseful tale that deftly merges the real and fairytale worlds while placing confidence in an everyday heroine. YA readers will delight in its fast pace and imaginative plot line. But a word of caution! Short summaries of the preceding books are offered at the beginning, but the ending only really makes sense if you’ve read the other books in the series.
In these books, fairies are not the twinkly, glittery sprites that so many tales these days make them out to be. Instead, Kibbee’s story harkens back to the fairies of Grimm’s tales, which were cautions for children not to head into forests alone.
Of course, thirteen year old Anne does just that. In previous series books, Anne has unlocked the door to the fairy kingdom and saved her friend Grace from being trapped in the body of a fairy Raven Queen in that otherworldly realm. In Lang’s Labyrinth, she and Grace - who is now in the body of an actual raven - find themselves unraveling the clues in a set of children’s fairytale books to defeat this alter universe of evil and bloodthirsty fairies for good.
After discovering the secrets of the Fae folk and learning what she must do to stop them, Anne and Grace use their wits and some detective sleuthing to track down all twelve of the books and reverse the magic that enables them. The answer to it all is back in the fairy world, in a labyrinth created by the Fairy King/changeling author himself, Mister Lang. Without completing this final step, Grace can never be human again, and Anne might not be for long either!
Lang’s Labyrinth is a well-written suspenseful tale that deftly merges the real and fairytale worlds while placing confidence in an everyday heroine. YA readers will delight in its fast pace and imaginative plot line. But a word of caution! Short summaries of the preceding books are offered at the beginning, but the ending only really makes sense if you’ve read the other books in the series.
January 18, 2019
K. Kibbee’s novel Lang’s Labyrinth is a perfect ending to her Forest’s of the Fae trilogy. K is a really gifted author and has a knack for building amazing worlds, with this last installment being no exception.
The story follows the continuing adventures of Ann and Grace as they try to reunite Grace with her body that a faerie has stolen. K has a unique ability to construct a world so foreign to our own, and yet, so believable and intriguing, that it will have you turning the pages.
The faeries, changelings and those that are complicit in their activities provide a constant dark fairy tale-esque undertone to the book that leaves the reader with an eerie feeling. At its core, the last book is about friendship and how two friends, Ann and Grace, inextricably bound by fate, battle for their own lives, so as they're not lost to the Faerie world forever.
She does an excellent job of building suspense and keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. I have now completed the series and it’s one of the better series that I have read in quite some time. K has a beautiful way with language and I look forward to many books to come from this author.
This book could easily stand on its own merits, without the other two in the series, which is something I find to be a somewhat rare quality in a series book. But the adventure, intrigue, and story of the whole series is definitely worth your time. You won’t be disappointed.
The story follows the continuing adventures of Ann and Grace as they try to reunite Grace with her body that a faerie has stolen. K has a unique ability to construct a world so foreign to our own, and yet, so believable and intriguing, that it will have you turning the pages.
The faeries, changelings and those that are complicit in their activities provide a constant dark fairy tale-esque undertone to the book that leaves the reader with an eerie feeling. At its core, the last book is about friendship and how two friends, Ann and Grace, inextricably bound by fate, battle for their own lives, so as they're not lost to the Faerie world forever.
She does an excellent job of building suspense and keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. I have now completed the series and it’s one of the better series that I have read in quite some time. K has a beautiful way with language and I look forward to many books to come from this author.
This book could easily stand on its own merits, without the other two in the series, which is something I find to be a somewhat rare quality in a series book. But the adventure, intrigue, and story of the whole series is definitely worth your time. You won’t be disappointed.
June 20, 2021
Wow, what a ride. I received this for review from Netgalley and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. I agreed to review this without reading the first books in the series because I absolutely adore faerie tales. Whether they are love stories of the “high fae” or tales of caution for children to not enter the woods at night for there lurks faeries that will snatch them, maybe even turn them into a changeling so that no one knows they’re gone. This story was of the latter persuasion.
I was provided a summary of the first books to help with the story. The illustrated covers are perfect for the tone of the books, reminiscent of those found in old fairytale books, though they aren’t eye catching enough and I believe these books should be much more popular. Anne is a curious and fairly typical 13 yr old and I believe many around her age and even older would enjoy this YA series.
This is truly a journey, with many of the classic faerie world types for story support. Readers that loved Holly Black, especially the Modern Faerytales, will enjoy this. It has more mystery and can be read by a broader, younger audience, but that same eerie old world grit creepers in the dark feel is there. It’s a tale of friendship and growing up, to fight against the dark, a mystery and a puzzle, a race against time. I thoroughly enjoyed it. And I plan to pick up the first two books to have a reread in the future with my children.
I was provided a summary of the first books to help with the story. The illustrated covers are perfect for the tone of the books, reminiscent of those found in old fairytale books, though they aren’t eye catching enough and I believe these books should be much more popular. Anne is a curious and fairly typical 13 yr old and I believe many around her age and even older would enjoy this YA series.
This is truly a journey, with many of the classic faerie world types for story support. Readers that loved Holly Black, especially the Modern Faerytales, will enjoy this. It has more mystery and can be read by a broader, younger audience, but that same eerie old world grit creepers in the dark feel is there. It’s a tale of friendship and growing up, to fight against the dark, a mystery and a puzzle, a race against time. I thoroughly enjoyed it. And I plan to pick up the first two books to have a reread in the future with my children.
August 14, 2018
This book came to me as an advanced reading copy from the publisher and because I love to read, I was excited when it arrived in the mail. Then I realized it was “one of those books.” You know, the kind I would never pick up on my own – one about goth, faeries, fantasy, changelings, etc. I was also concerned that, because it was the third book in a series, I might not have a clue about what was going on.
I couldn’t have been more wrong. Yes, this is a book about all of the above, however, it is also, on a much deeper level, about trying to figure out a mystery that was based on a secret code. The main character, Anne along with her best friend Grace, who has been changed into a raven, is on a quest to solve the code so she can change Grace back to human form and rid the forest of all the faeries. Along the way she meets some very interesting characters, and believe it or not, I found myself trying my best to solve the code too.
I won’t even begin to let on how this book turns out for that would ruin all of the mystery and intrigue that Kibbee has created, but let me say it will take you on quite the adventure and make your summer reading most enjoyable. Remember this too, don’t be afraid to try something new – you might discover you really like it – I know I did.
I couldn’t have been more wrong. Yes, this is a book about all of the above, however, it is also, on a much deeper level, about trying to figure out a mystery that was based on a secret code. The main character, Anne along with her best friend Grace, who has been changed into a raven, is on a quest to solve the code so she can change Grace back to human form and rid the forest of all the faeries. Along the way she meets some very interesting characters, and believe it or not, I found myself trying my best to solve the code too.
I won’t even begin to let on how this book turns out for that would ruin all of the mystery and intrigue that Kibbee has created, but let me say it will take you on quite the adventure and make your summer reading most enjoyable. Remember this too, don’t be afraid to try something new – you might discover you really like it – I know I did.
April 24, 2018
Thank you to Smith Publicity #partner for sending me this free copy to read and review. All opinions are my own.
Although this book is the Third book in the series, I agreed to review it because I felt it would be something my twin boys would enjoy. I didn't really have an issue following along with it, or getting lost in the story. I was pleasantly surprised about how well written and creative the world building was in this book.
I also loved that this book took place in Washington, which is where I was born, and my two youngest, whom I read this book to. The only downfall for us was the ending, because we hadn't been on the journey long enough to fully appreciate it, and to have our emotions tangled up with the lives of Anne and Grace. I did really enjoy those spunky, fierce young ladies. I enjoyed reading about the friendship, and sharing that with my twins (who have the greatest friendship in the world)
I should probably read the first two books in this series, so that we can better grasp the story of The Fae, Anne, Grace, and the Fae King. It would be nice to have the full back story. But for just jumping in, at book three, I think we did a great job grasping it all.
Although this book is the Third book in the series, I agreed to review it because I felt it would be something my twin boys would enjoy. I didn't really have an issue following along with it, or getting lost in the story. I was pleasantly surprised about how well written and creative the world building was in this book.
I also loved that this book took place in Washington, which is where I was born, and my two youngest, whom I read this book to. The only downfall for us was the ending, because we hadn't been on the journey long enough to fully appreciate it, and to have our emotions tangled up with the lives of Anne and Grace. I did really enjoy those spunky, fierce young ladies. I enjoyed reading about the friendship, and sharing that with my twins (who have the greatest friendship in the world)
I should probably read the first two books in this series, so that we can better grasp the story of The Fae, Anne, Grace, and the Fae King. It would be nice to have the full back story. But for just jumping in, at book three, I think we did a great job grasping it all.
September 9, 2018
This was a wonderful final chapter to the Forests of the Fae trilogy. In this novel, Anne sets out on a final quest to save her friend Grace from the grips of the Faeries. She encounters a few interesting characters along the way and tests her strength and problem-solving skills while examining the books that will help her solve the mysteries of the other world once and for all. This was a well-written, exciting read suitable for young adult and adult readers.
January 18, 2018
3.5 Stars
Lang’s Labyrinth is the third installment in the Forests of Fae series. The entire world is beautifully crafted and continued in this third installment. The characters were well thought out and they have an increased development throughout the adventure! A tear also rolled down my check as Ann read the journal at the end! It was a fun fast read that left me wanting more!
Lang’s Labyrinth is the third installment in the Forests of Fae series. The entire world is beautifully crafted and continued in this third installment. The characters were well thought out and they have an increased development throughout the adventure! A tear also rolled down my check as Ann read the journal at the end! It was a fun fast read that left me wanting more!
December 25, 2018
Disclaimer: I read an advanced proof, and I had not read the first two books. Yet this book was intriguing enough as a single book. I enjoy how it harkens to Andrew Lang and his fairy series. The plot and pace moved quickly, never lagging. I definitely enjoyed the ending. The magical world of fae was just enough to satisfy me within the 300 page limit.
May 5, 2018
Following Anne and Grace through their bumbling adventures is a rollicking ride. Kris has finished this series in a fun but heartwarming way.
August 1, 2018
The exciting finale!
This is the third book of the series, and it is even more exciting than the first two books! I couldn't put it down. Do yourself a favor and read these books!
This is the third book of the series, and it is even more exciting than the first two books! I couldn't put it down. Do yourself a favor and read these books!
July 17, 2020
As a finale to a great trilogy, this hits the spot. You can't go wrong with Kibbee
March 27, 2018
Lang's Labyrinth is the third and final book of Forests of Fae series. If mystery, fantasy and eerie creatures are your cup of tea, I would strongly suggest you to check this story out. It is about the disturbing truth behind the fae world and the friendship that develops between thirteen year old Anne and Grace. As they unravel the dark mysteries surrounding a ghost town in rural Washington, their lives get intertwined with those creatures we call fairies. As with the previous 2 books, I loved how the tension builds up and keeps you on your toes. At some point I started doubting all of the characters but at least had a hunch about how things would end... but I was wrong, the story kept surprising me until the very end. This is the kind of book I would have loved to read with my siblings before going to bed. Instead I read it alone, at midnight, and it was great. I requested an eArc from Incorgnito Publishing Press in exchange of a fair review.
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