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Fairy, Texas
Laney Harris thinks there might be monsters in Fairy, Texas. She's right. When her mother remarried and moved them to a town where a date meant hanging out at the Sonic, Laney figured that "boring" would have a whole new meaning. A new stepsister who despises her and a high school where she's the only topic of gossip are bad enough. But when she met the school counselor (and his terminal bad breath), things get weird. Especially since he had wings that only she could see. And then there are Josh and Mason, two gorgeous glimmering-eyed classmates whose interest in her might not be for the reasons she hopes. Not to mention that dead guy she trips over in gym class. To survive in this small town, she'll have to learn to wing it. Fans of Cassandra Clare and Richelle Mead will love the blend of urban fantasy and sweet romance in this paranormal adventure! Scroll up and one-click now.
220 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2014
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Margo Bond Collins
272 books1,187 followersUSA Today, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times bestselling author Margo Bond Collins is a former college English professor who, tired of explaining the difference between "hanged" and "hung," turned to writing romance novels instead. She now writes urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and science fiction romance. Sometimes her heroines kiss aliens, sometimes they kill monsters. But they always aim for the heart.
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November 11, 2015
Fairy, Texas is book one in the Fairy, Texas series by Margo Bond Collins. This is my third book by Margo. Did I love them all…YES!!! Could I choose a favorite…NO!!! This book in particular, in my opinion, is a bit more on the dark side, but with some sweet moments as well. And a word of warning, when you sit down to start it, make sure you are comfortable, because you won’t be getting back up until you read the whole book. You won’t be able to put it down. And have something nearby to grip during the suspenseful moments. Because you will need it!
Laney Harris loved living in Atlanta with her Mom. She loved her friends, her school, and her life there. But her Mom has married her old flame, John, and they are moving to Fairy, Texas to live on John’s ranch. Who names their town Fairy? And she will be attending Fairy High School, so will it be “Home of the Fightin’ Fairies?” She has also acquired a new stepsister, Kayla, who hates her guts. Life just keeps getting better. Laney is dreading her first day of school but she could never have imagined how it would end up. First, the guidance counselor, Mr. Bartlef, has the worst breath she has ever encountered. It’s enough to make you gag. And when she first saw him in the hallway, she almost screamed. She could have sworn she saw wings on his back! And that’s not even the worst thing that happened. During PE class, when she was running on the track, Laney actually tripped, over a dead body!!!
Laney meets Mason in journalism class, Mason with the great smile and Mason has been assigned to be Laney's partner in selling ads for the school yearbook. Mason’s interest in Laney seems to infuriate her stepsister, Kayla even more. And then there is Josh. Josh with the eyes that seem to shimmer and change colors. The last thing Laney needs right now is the interest of any guy, but these two seem pretty persistent.
As Laney gets to know Josh and Mason, she begins to realize that things in Fairy are not what they would seem to be. There are sinister forces at work. And there is a lot of interest in Laney. What do they want with her? Who can she trust?
“We’re in this together, both of us. Half of the same whole.”
This book starts out with page one and won’t let you go until the final page. I was so intent on finding out what happened next that I didn’t even remember to highlight, and I am a big highlighter. Margo Bond Collins seems to love writing about strong female characters and Laney is exactly that. She is a girl thrown into a new environment that quickly goes from bad to worse and she comes out fighting. What she is forced to endure in this book is crazy, both physically and emotionally. And through it all, she holds her head high and powers through. There are still so many questions left to be answered and I can’t wait for the next book to come out. So do you enjoy books that are fast paced, crazy suspenseful with wonderful strong characters? Then what are you waiting for??? Go ahead and get started, you won’t be disappointed.
April 7, 2014
To be honest this is not a genre that I would have chosen to read being YA and mystical. However, I am very glad that I was offered the chance to review this book.
The writing style just flows and the plot keeps the page turning. There are some wonderful characters in the form of Laney, who is feisty, funny and experiencing many of the problems that teenagers face the world over, especially when faced with relocating to a new town and a step -father and step -sister to contend with. The problems of the alternative universe such as a counselor with wings and pupils with glowing eyes I found harder to believe but this is probably only because it’s outside my preferred genre.
If you are looking for a role model with normal insecurities yet set in another plane then you will love this novel.
The writing style just flows and the plot keeps the page turning. There are some wonderful characters in the form of Laney, who is feisty, funny and experiencing many of the problems that teenagers face the world over, especially when faced with relocating to a new town and a step -father and step -sister to contend with. The problems of the alternative universe such as a counselor with wings and pupils with glowing eyes I found harder to believe but this is probably only because it’s outside my preferred genre.
If you are looking for a role model with normal insecurities yet set in another plane then you will love this novel.
June 29, 2014
Bearing in mind that this is a fantasy, where anything can happen, I enjoyed the novel. Another incredible plot from Margo Bond Collins. Her superb writing takes you into high-school life through Laney's eyes. I felt quite young as I became involved in her life. The dreaded move to another town brings with it a hateful step-sister. Mysterious events become positively weird. More is bubbling beneath the surface than she first realizes in the backwater town. Black wings appear on the back of a repugnant teacher and that leads to meetings in the night. Stories spread like wildfire—and all about her. She needs to strengthen—fast.
June 19, 2014
Laney is forced to relocate from her hometown of Atlanta to small-town Texas when her mother marries an old high school sweetheart. Laney's home situation is stereotypically lacking, with dysfunctional relationships everywhere--from a step-father who believes in authority and discipline to a step-sister who seems to hate her on principle, to a caring (?) though essentially absent mother. (Yep, this is a pet peeve of mine. I found these secondary characters relatively flat, but they were also pretty minor characters, so no great loss.)
There are a host of other secondary characters, including Laney's new group of friends and the two young men who vie for her affections (though there isn't really a love triangle--you'll have to read the book to see what I mean). These characters are more well-rounded and make the book an engaging read. I found Laney somewhat hard to relate to, in part because of her whining over her move to Fairy, TX (I really just wanted to shake her--she's not the center of the universe...oh wait, scratch that. Plot point suggests that she may as well be...) To be fair, I think Ms. Collins does a brilliant job of writing teen angst and teen relationships (both in terms of friends and love). And while I love me my YA fantasy, I'm beginning to realize I don't really enjoy the high school setting--it's not something I've ever been able to relate to, but I've gone from not particularly minding to not really enjoying it at all. Which means I'm not the best reader for this book. Which is why, despite my quibbling above, I'm giving this story a four stars. Because I think I'm not in the right place to appreciate this book as much as it deserves--and it is relatively well written and well-paced.
So, if you enjoy YA fantasy set in a (not necessarily) normal high school, with a well-rounded cast of friends and love interests, as well as some straight-out evil villains, then this may be the book for you.
There are a host of other secondary characters, including Laney's new group of friends and the two young men who vie for her affections (though there isn't really a love triangle--you'll have to read the book to see what I mean). These characters are more well-rounded and make the book an engaging read. I found Laney somewhat hard to relate to, in part because of her whining over her move to Fairy, TX (I really just wanted to shake her--she's not the center of the universe...oh wait, scratch that. Plot point suggests that she may as well be...) To be fair, I think Ms. Collins does a brilliant job of writing teen angst and teen relationships (both in terms of friends and love). And while I love me my YA fantasy, I'm beginning to realize I don't really enjoy the high school setting--it's not something I've ever been able to relate to, but I've gone from not particularly minding to not really enjoying it at all. Which means I'm not the best reader for this book. Which is why, despite my quibbling above, I'm giving this story a four stars. Because I think I'm not in the right place to appreciate this book as much as it deserves--and it is relatively well written and well-paced.
So, if you enjoy YA fantasy set in a (not necessarily) normal high school, with a well-rounded cast of friends and love interests, as well as some straight-out evil villains, then this may be the book for you.
March 27, 2014
I was so excited when I was given the opportunity through PRUFreads to review for Margo again. I loved Waking Up Dead, I knew that I'd enjoy her newest book.
Everything begins when Laney has to move to Fairy, Texas when her mother marries her old high school boyfriend. Laney thinks Fairy, Texas is a boring old small town with nothing better to do other than go to the local Sonic drive-in. Laney soon gets thrown into the middle of the small towns big secret after literally tripping over a dead boy in gym class and learns how Fairy, Texas got it's name. Between having to deal with a mean spirited step-sister, a school counselor that has a bad case of bad breath and is just a flat out creeper, and then suddenly being wanted by 2 guys but not knowing who really wants her and not just use her to their own benefit, one of them also being the step-sisters ex.
I'm normally not a big fan of YA, and stories based in high school. But Margo doesn't skip a beat and gets right into all the action. You're never truly sure who Laney can trust. I hope there's a 2nd to this book so we can find out more about what Laney is.
You can also find this review at http://prufreads.blogspot.com/2014/03...
Everything begins when Laney has to move to Fairy, Texas when her mother marries her old high school boyfriend. Laney thinks Fairy, Texas is a boring old small town with nothing better to do other than go to the local Sonic drive-in. Laney soon gets thrown into the middle of the small towns big secret after literally tripping over a dead boy in gym class and learns how Fairy, Texas got it's name. Between having to deal with a mean spirited step-sister, a school counselor that has a bad case of bad breath and is just a flat out creeper, and then suddenly being wanted by 2 guys but not knowing who really wants her and not just use her to their own benefit, one of them also being the step-sisters ex.
I'm normally not a big fan of YA, and stories based in high school. But Margo doesn't skip a beat and gets right into all the action. You're never truly sure who Laney can trust. I hope there's a 2nd to this book so we can find out more about what Laney is.
You can also find this review at http://prufreads.blogspot.com/2014/03...
April 26, 2014
If I were to say this book is a bit like Twilight, only actually good, you might feel free to scoff -- either you like Twilight, in which case you would find the statement blasphemous, or you don't, in which case I need to convince you that's not a backhanded compliment.
I certainly don't mean that the plot is similar, just the main character's situation. Laney moves with her mom from Atlanta to a small town in Texas, when her mom remarries, to an old high school sweetheart. As the new girl in school, she's subject to a lot of male attention, and while she quickly disqualifies one of the candidates, the remaining two -- a mesmerizing loner and a handsome football player -- both turn out to have supernatural secrets.
On the other hand, Fairy, Texas (don't really love the title) is very well-written and more importantly, Laney is smart and sarcastic and handles herself much better than Bella ever did. She's not a victim, but someone trying to figure things out in a confusing situation, and she's an equal partner in the book's goings-on. The book even addresses the sexual double standard.
Highly recommended.
I certainly don't mean that the plot is similar, just the main character's situation. Laney moves with her mom from Atlanta to a small town in Texas, when her mom remarries, to an old high school sweetheart. As the new girl in school, she's subject to a lot of male attention, and while she quickly disqualifies one of the candidates, the remaining two -- a mesmerizing loner and a handsome football player -- both turn out to have supernatural secrets.
On the other hand, Fairy, Texas (don't really love the title) is very well-written and more importantly, Laney is smart and sarcastic and handles herself much better than Bella ever did. She's not a victim, but someone trying to figure things out in a confusing situation, and she's an equal partner in the book's goings-on. The book even addresses the sexual double standard.
Highly recommended.
August 4, 2014
Well, this was a pleasant surprise!
Laney moves to her mom's hometown of Fairy, TX, when she marries her high school sweetheart. When she's not contending with her hateful stepsister or strange goings on in the town, Laney is having to deal with two suitors. But this isn't your typical triangle, and for that, I gratefully thank the author.
The town's mysteries slowly unfold, holding my attention for the entire ride. This was a fun, fast read, and I'm looking forward to reading more from this author!
Laney moves to her mom's hometown of Fairy, TX, when she marries her high school sweetheart. When she's not contending with her hateful stepsister or strange goings on in the town, Laney is having to deal with two suitors. But this isn't your typical triangle, and for that, I gratefully thank the author.
The town's mysteries slowly unfold, holding my attention for the entire ride. This was a fun, fast read, and I'm looking forward to reading more from this author!
March 26, 2014
I loved this book from beginning to hand. I could not put it down. I read it in 2 days. She is a great writer. The magical beings for imagination were made unique. I hope she will make a sequel to it.
February 20, 2015
A fun read that was wholly original. I loved it and would absolutely read a sequel :)
October 30, 2017
Into it
I wasn't sure I would be all that into this story since it has a high school setting, but wow. I couldn't put this one down. So much mystery from a normal southern girl. Then the family drama on top of all the paranormal kept me connected the whole way through. Feel horrible for Laney though she takes everything amazing for a teen. The whole triangle thing was a bit mature but very compelling, and I'm so glad that was all fake.
I wasn't sure I would be all that into this story since it has a high school setting, but wow. I couldn't put this one down. So much mystery from a normal southern girl. Then the family drama on top of all the paranormal kept me connected the whole way through. Feel horrible for Laney though she takes everything amazing for a teen. The whole triangle thing was a bit mature but very compelling, and I'm so glad that was all fake.
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February 27, 2014
I’m not going to lie. This book caught me a little bit by surprise. I read Collins’s book “Waking Up Dead” and absolutely loved it. Why I was surprised is because I’m not a huge fan of fairies. I chose to review it because I loved Waking Up Dead, so I thought I would take a chance on this book and hope for the best. Fairy, TX was NOT your typical fairy book! The only thing this book had in common with the typical fairy book is the word “fairy”.
Laney’s mother decides to marry a guy she knew from high school and moved to Fairy, TX from Atlanta to live with him and his teenage daughter on his ranch. Kayla is the epitome of the phrase “evil step-sister”. They are both in high school and as if Laney weren't already having enough problems adjusting in life in a small town, she goes out of her way to make things even more difficult than they already are. To top it off, on her very first day, she finds a DEAD body at SCHOOL! Who does that? Laney gets paired up with the school’s most popular jock to sell ad space to raise money for the school yearbook. Mason’s ego is as big as the football field on which he plays.
Something fishy is going on at Fairy High. The guidance councilor is a creeper, and Laney starts to see things she doesn’t believe are real. When she sees and overhears something she’s not supposed to, that’s when the story gets good. There is more than just your typical high school drama going on here and it seems as though much of the town is in on it! Who can Laney trust when everyone she meets seems like they are hiding something important from her?
Fairy, TX flows so smoothly and has so much going on that I just couldn’t put it down! I couldn’t wait to see what happened next, to whom, and who was in on it! I know there is more to this story, but I guess I will have to wait until the next book in the series.
Margo Bond Collins has a way with her words that cracks me up. Her characters are filled with personality and actually feel like real people instead of just people on a page. There is humor to lighten the mood when necessary and Laney is so sarcastic, she reminds me of myself. I love her personality.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes books about non-traditional paranormal. I say non-traditional because while there are “fairies” in this book, they kind of aren’t, if that makes any sense of all. They are but they aren’t lol.
I’m not sure what age group this book is intended for, but as an adult I enjoyed it. I probably won’t let my 8th grader read it just yet, but it’s probably ok for a high school student depending on their maturity level. That’s for you to decide as their parent, not me. There is a little bit of swearing, but nothing more than the average kid probably hears at school, and the topic of teen pregnancy is addressed to a slight degree.
Laney’s mother decides to marry a guy she knew from high school and moved to Fairy, TX from Atlanta to live with him and his teenage daughter on his ranch. Kayla is the epitome of the phrase “evil step-sister”. They are both in high school and as if Laney weren't already having enough problems adjusting in life in a small town, she goes out of her way to make things even more difficult than they already are. To top it off, on her very first day, she finds a DEAD body at SCHOOL! Who does that? Laney gets paired up with the school’s most popular jock to sell ad space to raise money for the school yearbook. Mason’s ego is as big as the football field on which he plays.
Something fishy is going on at Fairy High. The guidance councilor is a creeper, and Laney starts to see things she doesn’t believe are real. When she sees and overhears something she’s not supposed to, that’s when the story gets good. There is more than just your typical high school drama going on here and it seems as though much of the town is in on it! Who can Laney trust when everyone she meets seems like they are hiding something important from her?
Fairy, TX flows so smoothly and has so much going on that I just couldn’t put it down! I couldn’t wait to see what happened next, to whom, and who was in on it! I know there is more to this story, but I guess I will have to wait until the next book in the series.
Margo Bond Collins has a way with her words that cracks me up. Her characters are filled with personality and actually feel like real people instead of just people on a page. There is humor to lighten the mood when necessary and Laney is so sarcastic, she reminds me of myself. I love her personality.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes books about non-traditional paranormal. I say non-traditional because while there are “fairies” in this book, they kind of aren’t, if that makes any sense of all. They are but they aren’t lol.
I’m not sure what age group this book is intended for, but as an adult I enjoyed it. I probably won’t let my 8th grader read it just yet, but it’s probably ok for a high school student depending on their maturity level. That’s for you to decide as their parent, not me. There is a little bit of swearing, but nothing more than the average kid probably hears at school, and the topic of teen pregnancy is addressed to a slight degree.
April 8, 2014
When I first got the chance to review Fairy, Texas, I declined. Oh no, I thought, another fantasy fiction novel. But the more fantasy fiction I read, the more I discover that there are some really great stories out there. So when the second chance to review Fairy, Texas came around, I thought Why not? I’m glad I gave it a chance.
Fairy, Texas is the story of Laney Harris moving from Atlanta to Texas because her mom remarried her high school sweetheart. Laney is hating Texas. Her new stepsister is trying to make her life hell and the school counselor may or may not have wings that only she could see. And then she meets Josh and Mason, two hot classmates that seem to be fighting for her attention for all the wrong reasons. And don’t forget about the dead guy she tripped over on her first day in gym class. Fairy is anything but boring
I am nowhere near the age group for which this book is targeted, but that didn’t matter at all. I loved Laney. I could totally sympathize with her situation. I loved how brave she was – willing to sacrifice her high school reputation for the greater good, which we all know isn’t an easy thing to do. Her character develops as the story moves on in a believable manner. The story itself was well written and very engaging. It’s not often I read a story that surprises me with its ending but this one did.
There are some very adult themes in the book, which are essential to the story. Considering Laney’s age, these themes seem a bit mature for the intended audience. This aspect makes the story slightly less believable. The story would be more realistic if Laney was a senior and thus nearly an adult of 18.
When the story ended, I still had a vast number of unanswered questions. I checked out the author’s website to see if she’s planning on writing another book about Fairy and was happy (okay, I admit it, excited) to see that there is another book planned. I’m not a huge fan of series but that doesn’t deter from the author’s writing and storytelling capabilities. I would, however, suggest that the book be properly marketed so that readers are aware that the book is part of a series.
I recommend this book for mature teenage girls looking for a story to which they can relate.
*I received a free copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review.*
Fairy, Texas is the story of Laney Harris moving from Atlanta to Texas because her mom remarried her high school sweetheart. Laney is hating Texas. Her new stepsister is trying to make her life hell and the school counselor may or may not have wings that only she could see. And then she meets Josh and Mason, two hot classmates that seem to be fighting for her attention for all the wrong reasons. And don’t forget about the dead guy she tripped over on her first day in gym class. Fairy is anything but boring
I am nowhere near the age group for which this book is targeted, but that didn’t matter at all. I loved Laney. I could totally sympathize with her situation. I loved how brave she was – willing to sacrifice her high school reputation for the greater good, which we all know isn’t an easy thing to do. Her character develops as the story moves on in a believable manner. The story itself was well written and very engaging. It’s not often I read a story that surprises me with its ending but this one did.
There are some very adult themes in the book, which are essential to the story. Considering Laney’s age, these themes seem a bit mature for the intended audience. This aspect makes the story slightly less believable. The story would be more realistic if Laney was a senior and thus nearly an adult of 18.
When the story ended, I still had a vast number of unanswered questions. I checked out the author’s website to see if she’s planning on writing another book about Fairy and was happy (okay, I admit it, excited) to see that there is another book planned. I’m not a huge fan of series but that doesn’t deter from the author’s writing and storytelling capabilities. I would, however, suggest that the book be properly marketed so that readers are aware that the book is part of a series.
I recommend this book for mature teenage girls looking for a story to which they can relate.
*I received a free copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review.*
February 18, 2014
I enjoyed Waking Up Dead by Collins, so when I was given the opportunity to review this book, I couldn’t wait. Margo has such a snarky sense of humor that makes reading her stories a truly wonderful experience. I was barely able to get through a chapter without laughing out loud. As far as the story goes, Laney says it best:
‘When I said it out loud, it almost sounded funny. It also sounded a little bit like a word problem: Josh and Mason both want Laney to be their own personal yaw- taw. Mr. Bartlef has mostly invisible bat wings. They all hang out at John Hamilton’s ranch. Assuming that Laney isn’t a total moron, calculate her chances of survival. Have I mentioned how much I hate math?’
And…
‘There were simply not enough curse words in the universe for this.’
Basically, there is a whole secret society of fairies, or demons as some call them, in Fairy, Texas, and they think Laney is the girl from one of their prophesies. Two demons in particular have been assigned to woo her, but that doesn’t stop others from wanting her for themselves.
And Laney thought her worst problems were going to be moving to a small town and having a wicked stepsister…
Though this story occurs with high school characters, Margo doesn’t waste time with the mundane parts of life that some stories drag the reader through. Instead, we get the things hidden in the shadows, a more complicated than normal love triangle, and a plot to save Laney that is more outrageous than expected.
I can’t wait to read more from this author.
FTC Disclaimer- This book was given to me by the author for a fair and honest review. The reviewer is not compensated in any way by the author and/or publisher of the book(s) being reviewed.
‘When I said it out loud, it almost sounded funny. It also sounded a little bit like a word problem: Josh and Mason both want Laney to be their own personal yaw- taw. Mr. Bartlef has mostly invisible bat wings. They all hang out at John Hamilton’s ranch. Assuming that Laney isn’t a total moron, calculate her chances of survival. Have I mentioned how much I hate math?’
And…
‘There were simply not enough curse words in the universe for this.’
Basically, there is a whole secret society of fairies, or demons as some call them, in Fairy, Texas, and they think Laney is the girl from one of their prophesies. Two demons in particular have been assigned to woo her, but that doesn’t stop others from wanting her for themselves.
And Laney thought her worst problems were going to be moving to a small town and having a wicked stepsister…
Though this story occurs with high school characters, Margo doesn’t waste time with the mundane parts of life that some stories drag the reader through. Instead, we get the things hidden in the shadows, a more complicated than normal love triangle, and a plot to save Laney that is more outrageous than expected.
I can’t wait to read more from this author.
FTC Disclaimer- This book was given to me by the author for a fair and honest review. The reviewer is not compensated in any way by the author and/or publisher of the book(s) being reviewed.
July 15, 2014
It is hard to categorize this book. It was left unclear about the nature of the paranormal creatures in this story. The People do not even know what their nature is.
Laney has moved to a small town in Texas named Fairy. Her mother has recently married and they moved to her step-father's ranch. Laney is miserable. It is hard to be a new girl, it's harder when you are in a small town and your new step-sister despises you.
Life takes on a weird element when she becomes the target of two boys. They both give her the look of interest, but there is something not quite right with either of them. They are both good looking and have a competitive nature about each other. There is more to their story than she wants to know. But, unfortunately, she is a huge part of their story.
I enjoyed the book. It has some very dark elements and a sense of mystery throughout the book. I did like Laney, she is a strong girl who has a good sense of self. She holds her head high in difficult circumstances. Because of the nature of the book I would suggest that readers be at least 16 to read it. It doesn't have situations that would be inappropriate, but the subject matter needs a mature reader.
The book took some interesting twist and turns. Laney didn't know who she could trust. I'm not sure that dilemma was resolved with the end of the book. There will be more books and I am hoping for more clarity where Laney and her mom's history are concerned. We don't know anything about her father, but I hope that we will in time.
The romantic triangle is complicated. I had a definite favorite. It has a comedic element that made it fun to read about.
Laney has moved to a small town in Texas named Fairy. Her mother has recently married and they moved to her step-father's ranch. Laney is miserable. It is hard to be a new girl, it's harder when you are in a small town and your new step-sister despises you.
Life takes on a weird element when she becomes the target of two boys. They both give her the look of interest, but there is something not quite right with either of them. They are both good looking and have a competitive nature about each other. There is more to their story than she wants to know. But, unfortunately, she is a huge part of their story.
I enjoyed the book. It has some very dark elements and a sense of mystery throughout the book. I did like Laney, she is a strong girl who has a good sense of self. She holds her head high in difficult circumstances. Because of the nature of the book I would suggest that readers be at least 16 to read it. It doesn't have situations that would be inappropriate, but the subject matter needs a mature reader.
The book took some interesting twist and turns. Laney didn't know who she could trust. I'm not sure that dilemma was resolved with the end of the book. There will be more books and I am hoping for more clarity where Laney and her mom's history are concerned. We don't know anything about her father, but I hope that we will in time.
The romantic triangle is complicated. I had a definite favorite. It has a comedic element that made it fun to read about.
April 3, 2014
High school is hard enough, but for Laney, her high school days have changed drastically. She's from metropolitan Atlanta, a modern city filled with everything she loves, friends, activities, her mom. Then her mom marries her old boyfriend from years back. Goodbye modern city. Hello, a small Texas town in the middle of nowhere that goes by the name of Fairy. And that's not the only weirdness about this town. Will Laney figure out how to stop the craziness before it destroys her?
Margo Bond Collins entertained us with her sassy ghost from Waking Up Dead. She's back with another tongue-in-cheek paranormal mystery, and this female doesn't let anyone get her down for long. Right from the very first page, the reader feels a lot of empathy for Laney. Who wants to get stuck in a town so small, everyone know everyone else's business – 10 seconds after it happens? As if that's not bad enough, two hotties have their eye on Laney, and her nasty tempered stepsister likes one of those guys!
Collins constructs a story where the normal world and paranormal beings intersect in a struggle for survival. Laney is caught in the middle, the prize for both sides of this battle. Every word weighs in with strength. Each chapter brings new revelations, and Laney's sassiness grows despite the trouble she's finding. The conclusion leaves you sated and wondering if there's a chance, just a tiny chance, that Ms. Collins will bring us a sequel to this tantalizing novel.
I highly recommend this novel for all lovers of paranormal mysteries.
Margo Bond Collins entertained us with her sassy ghost from Waking Up Dead. She's back with another tongue-in-cheek paranormal mystery, and this female doesn't let anyone get her down for long. Right from the very first page, the reader feels a lot of empathy for Laney. Who wants to get stuck in a town so small, everyone know everyone else's business – 10 seconds after it happens? As if that's not bad enough, two hotties have their eye on Laney, and her nasty tempered stepsister likes one of those guys!
Collins constructs a story where the normal world and paranormal beings intersect in a struggle for survival. Laney is caught in the middle, the prize for both sides of this battle. Every word weighs in with strength. Each chapter brings new revelations, and Laney's sassiness grows despite the trouble she's finding. The conclusion leaves you sated and wondering if there's a chance, just a tiny chance, that Ms. Collins will bring us a sequel to this tantalizing novel.
I highly recommend this novel for all lovers of paranormal mysteries.
April 8, 2014
***Received from Fabulosity Reads for an honest review***
I wasn’t expecting this. A story about a small town, sure. A story about a young girl’s new life there, absolutely. But fairies that seemed more like demons and an evilness that seemed to have a life of its own? Um, not really.
Though told in first person, Laney’s POV is remarkably refreshing. Sarcastic and witty without going overboard. Smart and insightful without being obnoxious. She’s more observant than I think her peers think she is, at first, and she’s quick to realize there’s more to Fairy, Texas, than she ever could have imagined.
The cast of characters was incredible. Each brought a little something different to the table–personality, POV, insight, dialogue–that helped move the story along and keep it interesting. I have to say my favorite was Bartlef. If ever I’ve read a story where the author managed to put a face to darkness and evil, he was it. Laney caught that early on, saw more than the weirdness others saw, and that really helped my interest in him grow.
Ms. Collins has penned a wonderful paranormal YA that starts out normal enough but ends up taking the reader on one hell of a fantastic ride. I wasn’t big on reading YA before this but you can bet I’ll be reading more of Ms. Collins’ YA novels in the future.
I wasn’t expecting this. A story about a small town, sure. A story about a young girl’s new life there, absolutely. But fairies that seemed more like demons and an evilness that seemed to have a life of its own? Um, not really.
Though told in first person, Laney’s POV is remarkably refreshing. Sarcastic and witty without going overboard. Smart and insightful without being obnoxious. She’s more observant than I think her peers think she is, at first, and she’s quick to realize there’s more to Fairy, Texas, than she ever could have imagined.
The cast of characters was incredible. Each brought a little something different to the table–personality, POV, insight, dialogue–that helped move the story along and keep it interesting. I have to say my favorite was Bartlef. If ever I’ve read a story where the author managed to put a face to darkness and evil, he was it. Laney caught that early on, saw more than the weirdness others saw, and that really helped my interest in him grow.
Ms. Collins has penned a wonderful paranormal YA that starts out normal enough but ends up taking the reader on one hell of a fantastic ride. I wasn’t big on reading YA before this but you can bet I’ll be reading more of Ms. Collins’ YA novels in the future.
April 27, 2014
I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would, honestly the summary sounded like it had a little too much high school drama for my taste.
I ended up really enjoying Laney and her love triangle. She is sassy and had a fighting spirit.
I wanted to (still want to) slap her step-sister.
There were a lot of twists and turns, many of them were very predictable. I liked the characters, the Jock, the mysterious hottie with the glowing eyes, the demonic teachers, the circle of friends and of course the bitchy step sister.
Yes, Laney trips over a dead body on the school track while running laps for P.E. but the mystery really gets interesting when her new friend
Sara has her sneak out of the house to spy on a super secret meeting of the 'demons' or Fairies as she later learns.
I don't want to give too much away but she certainly has he work cut out for her trying to figure out who to trust especially when the hormones are running high. (I personally don't think they needed any glamor. I mean come on.)
For anyone who is looking for a fun YA with some heat this is your book.
I ended up really enjoying Laney and her love triangle. She is sassy and had a fighting spirit.
I wanted to (still want to) slap her step-sister.
There were a lot of twists and turns, many of them were very predictable. I liked the characters, the Jock, the mysterious hottie with the glowing eyes, the demonic teachers, the circle of friends and of course the bitchy step sister.
Yes, Laney trips over a dead body on the school track while running laps for P.E. but the mystery really gets interesting when her new friend
Sara has her sneak out of the house to spy on a super secret meeting of the 'demons' or Fairies as she later learns.
I don't want to give too much away but she certainly has he work cut out for her trying to figure out who to trust especially when the hormones are running high. (I personally don't think they needed any glamor. I mean come on.)
For anyone who is looking for a fun YA with some heat this is your book.
May 24, 2020
Twilight with demons.
There are evil demons and good demons - they are easily identified by the bad breath and general ugliness of the bad demons. The good ones are handsome, silvery and shiny, and they glow.
[Uh huh. *frowns* ugliness isn’t equated with evil.]
She’s speeshul… and all the boys want her, and all the girls are annoyed by that… and *yawns*
She is supposed to breed the demon progeny that will help them take over the world, so everyone is trying to get in her pants. [Warning: lot of rape threats.]
It seems kind of odd to me that if she is prophecy girl that not a single person, including Laney, think about who her father is and how she was born. Not one. Her father is never even mentioned. And this is a small town that her mother is coming HOME to, not moving to an unknown place, so you’d think someone would remember her and who she was dating back then. ‘Oh you must be X’s kid.’ You know?
But there are also demons in the other towns so… it’s not just Fairy? shrugs
2 stars
There are evil demons and good demons - they are easily identified by the bad breath and general ugliness of the bad demons. The good ones are handsome, silvery and shiny, and they glow.
[Uh huh. *frowns* ugliness isn’t equated with evil.]
She’s speeshul… and all the boys want her, and all the girls are annoyed by that… and *yawns*
She is supposed to breed the demon progeny that will help them take over the world, so everyone is trying to get in her pants. [Warning: lot of rape threats.]
It seems kind of odd to me that if she is prophecy girl that not a single person, including Laney, think about who her father is and how she was born. Not one. Her father is never even mentioned. And this is a small town that her mother is coming HOME to, not moving to an unknown place, so you’d think someone would remember her and who she was dating back then. ‘Oh you must be X’s kid.’ You know?
But there are also demons in the other towns so… it’s not just Fairy? shrugs
2 stars
April 7, 2014
MY REVIEW OF "FAIRY, TEXAS"...
Fairy, Texas is very well written! The storyline, and Laney especially I could truly relate to her. In real life many of us like Laney, we grow up and all face life challenges, even in High School! The story takes you on a magical ride! Many of us have had the experience of moving to some new place, and Laney finds more than she bargained for when not wanting to just "Hang Out" at the local Sonic! I enjoyed Margo's funny sense of humor in her writings. Not to mention the "Mystical Fantasy" touch's of her book and story keep you gripped to the book.
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It actually had some ringing of one of my "FAV" movies, "Footloose"! Coming to a new sleepy town, having to make new High School friends, guys interested in her, But for what?, and more "Crazy" in Fairy than a Big City! This book was a delight to read. "Hats Off to Margo," as I'll be patiently waiting for her next book of Laney's continued "Adventures in Fairy, Texas"! I rate & review her book as 5 Stars!! BRAVO MARGO!
Author, Catherine Townsend-Lyon
Fairy, Texas is very well written! The storyline, and Laney especially I could truly relate to her. In real life many of us like Laney, we grow up and all face life challenges, even in High School! The story takes you on a magical ride! Many of us have had the experience of moving to some new place, and Laney finds more than she bargained for when not wanting to just "Hang Out" at the local Sonic! I enjoyed Margo's funny sense of humor in her writings. Not to mention the "Mystical Fantasy" touch's of her book and story keep you gripped to the book.
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It actually had some ringing of one of my "FAV" movies, "Footloose"! Coming to a new sleepy town, having to make new High School friends, guys interested in her, But for what?, and more "Crazy" in Fairy than a Big City! This book was a delight to read. "Hats Off to Margo," as I'll be patiently waiting for her next book of Laney's continued "Adventures in Fairy, Texas"! I rate & review her book as 5 Stars!! BRAVO MARGO!
Author, Catherine Townsend-Lyon
April 18, 2014
I picked up this book because I do quite like the idea of fairies in the modern day. I started to read on the Tuesday and finished by Friday, so engrossed was I in the flow of the text.
This is well written and flows beautifully. Unlike some YA authors, Margo has managed to write teen dialogue and thought processes that actually seem natural and not stilted or overly forced. There is no reliance on pop culture references which help give the book a 'timeless' quality and the plot is interesting.
If I do have any niggles, it lies with some of the pacing, (things happen really fast) and motivations of the main character. It doesn't make any sense that she would not tell her mum about a dead body, simply because the rest of the school didn't talk about it. It also skims over the workings of this small town, by omitting how many people are involved in the 'grand conspiracy'. If most of the town don't know about the Fae, then how come they let people get away with murder.
Still these niggles never detract too much from the enjoyment of the work. I highly recommend.
This is well written and flows beautifully. Unlike some YA authors, Margo has managed to write teen dialogue and thought processes that actually seem natural and not stilted or overly forced. There is no reliance on pop culture references which help give the book a 'timeless' quality and the plot is interesting.
If I do have any niggles, it lies with some of the pacing, (things happen really fast) and motivations of the main character. It doesn't make any sense that she would not tell her mum about a dead body, simply because the rest of the school didn't talk about it. It also skims over the workings of this small town, by omitting how many people are involved in the 'grand conspiracy'. If most of the town don't know about the Fae, then how come they let people get away with murder.
Still these niggles never detract too much from the enjoyment of the work. I highly recommend.
March 3, 2014
I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review. We first meet Laney, sophomore who has been uprooted and moved by her mother to a small town in Texas. The last thing Laney wanted was a bunch of attention or to be sought after by her new step-sisters ex. Often though, you never get what you are expecting. Laney is thrown into a world of preternatural and just when she thinks she is beginning to understand things around her, she is thrown another spin.
This book flowed pretty seamlessly and put a new spin on the supernatural for me. The relationships in the book are well formed and not really what you are expecting, which is always good. The end left you with just enough wonder to want another book to follow it. I give this four fangs because I like a little more romance in my paranormal. This book is good for YA and NA readers alike.
This book flowed pretty seamlessly and put a new spin on the supernatural for me. The relationships in the book are well formed and not really what you are expecting, which is always good. The end left you with just enough wonder to want another book to follow it. I give this four fangs because I like a little more romance in my paranormal. This book is good for YA and NA readers alike.
May 2, 2014
FAIRY, TEXAS by Margot Bond
This is not my usual read, but I am glad that I have had this opportunity.
So how does a teenage schoolgirl in a new town deal with a murder (or two) on campus, when their school insists no one talk about it?
How does the new girl in school deal with bizarre rituals, which are all hushed up?
What is she to make of the dark leathery wings in her black and white photograph? And who can she confide in?
And what will she do when the ‘proposition’ is presented to her? Will she accept? Or will the police step in and help her?
These are really engaging characters, Laney, the new girl, her stepsister who loathes her, her new step-father who just might be...
And then there's Josh, her romantic interest, or something darker?
Meanwhile her mother has left on a business trip. So what is Laney to do?
A compelling read. Well done, Margot Bond Collins.
This is not my usual read, but I am glad that I have had this opportunity.
So how does a teenage schoolgirl in a new town deal with a murder (or two) on campus, when their school insists no one talk about it?
How does the new girl in school deal with bizarre rituals, which are all hushed up?
What is she to make of the dark leathery wings in her black and white photograph? And who can she confide in?
And what will she do when the ‘proposition’ is presented to her? Will she accept? Or will the police step in and help her?
These are really engaging characters, Laney, the new girl, her stepsister who loathes her, her new step-father who just might be...
And then there's Josh, her romantic interest, or something darker?
Meanwhile her mother has left on a business trip. So what is Laney to do?
A compelling read. Well done, Margot Bond Collins.
April 27, 2014
Young Laney is taken from her home and her friends when her mother remarries her old high school sweetheart. Laney is transplanted to a ranch in Fairy, Texas. Fairy, Texas definitely isn't Atlanta. Laney soon discovers this small town has some secrets that she isn't sure she wants to know about.
Margo Bond Collins draws the readers in immediately with Laney's character as she battles moving to a small town, adapting to a step-father and step-sister, and the stumbling upon a dead body on her first day of school. While this is considered a YA book, I was taken in immediately and didn't want to put it down.
Margo Bond Collins draws the readers in immediately with Laney's character as she battles moving to a small town, adapting to a step-father and step-sister, and the stumbling upon a dead body on her first day of school. While this is considered a YA book, I was taken in immediately and didn't want to put it down.
August 10, 2014
I was given an ebook copy of "Fairy, Texas" by author Margo Bond Collins in exchange of an honest review.
I'm glad to say it was a story with an intriguing start, a really well developed climax that got me turning pages super fast, and an ending that left me anxiously wanting for more.
The characters were all very different from each other - which helped keeping it even more interesting - and I really enjoyed them all, even the evil ones.
It's definitely a book I would recommend to all those paranormal-lovers who are looking for something a little different, full of big twists with a touch of humor.
I'm glad to say it was a story with an intriguing start, a really well developed climax that got me turning pages super fast, and an ending that left me anxiously wanting for more.
The characters were all very different from each other - which helped keeping it even more interesting - and I really enjoyed them all, even the evil ones.
It's definitely a book I would recommend to all those paranormal-lovers who are looking for something a little different, full of big twists with a touch of humor.
April 11, 2014
I read this book as it was the Indie pick on Book of the Month on Lovers of Paranormal.
What a great read!
They call themselves 'The People' but had also been called demons, fairies and even angels. It was never quite explained WHAT they were but who cares, they were unique.
The characters were well written and totally believable. I loved the sarcastic comments from Laney and her interaction with the people around her. The plot flowed well and kept me gripped throughout.
The downside of the book is that it was too short and it doesn't say if there is a sequel.
What a great read!
They call themselves 'The People' but had also been called demons, fairies and even angels. It was never quite explained WHAT they were but who cares, they were unique.
The characters were well written and totally believable. I loved the sarcastic comments from Laney and her interaction with the people around her. The plot flowed well and kept me gripped throughout.
The downside of the book is that it was too short and it doesn't say if there is a sequel.
August 21, 2014
Self-absorbed teen Laney moves from Atlanta to Fairy Texas, where a fair number of the townsfolk are, guess what, fairies. The People are awaiting the coming of the Yahtah, who will bear their messiah, the dark avenger who will wipe away humanity.
Laney is dealing with a new school, new stepfather, new stepsister and about three boys who have the New Girl Eagers, while her mom is away as a pharmaceutical rep. She really doesn't want to be used in an end of humanity breeding scheme.
Nicely done YA, with characters that grow and change through the story.
Laney is dealing with a new school, new stepfather, new stepsister and about three boys who have the New Girl Eagers, while her mom is away as a pharmaceutical rep. She really doesn't want to be used in an end of humanity breeding scheme.
Nicely done YA, with characters that grow and change through the story.
December 17, 2014
I was given a PDF copy of this book in exchange for an honest review :D
Overall, I really enjoyed this one. Laney, Mason and Josh (among others) kept me entertained and I thought the concept of the fairies/demons/yatah was different. (good different) It's a fun read with plenty of action, romance, everyday high school drama (but not too much) and mystery. I kept wondering if Mason or Josh would end up turning on Laney. Guess you'll have to read and find out!
Overall, I really enjoyed this one. Laney, Mason and Josh (among others) kept me entertained and I thought the concept of the fairies/demons/yatah was different. (good different) It's a fun read with plenty of action, romance, everyday high school drama (but not too much) and mystery. I kept wondering if Mason or Josh would end up turning on Laney. Guess you'll have to read and find out!
September 28, 2014
I bought this book on the basis that I'd enjoyed Waking Up Dead by the same author. It did not disappoint. The dialogue was very good. Just the right blend of teen sarcasm and wit for the female protagonist. The story was interesting and I was drawn into it, rooting for the characters. It was lovely to have some YA paranormal which was decently written and not liberally peppered with gratuitous and unrealistic fantastic sex.
May 24, 2015
This is a really GREAT read!!! You should definitely check it out. It's full of action, & fantasy. I stated that there was some sexual content, but it is more on the line of what almost happened. It is enough that it takes it out of the 17 & younger age group, but 18 & up would enjoy it. It really is worth the time to read. Myself I am super excited that this is a part of a series, &I can’t wait for the next book!!
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