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Summary: BEST BOOK EVER ^.^
Review: This is one of my favorite novels that i have ever read (and believe me, ive read tons). Holly Black takes it one step further than the typical fantasy, and instead of just watching the action, the emotion, the magic, you're in it. its almost a surprise to look up and see my living room; my head stayed in the pages for hours after i'd finished, and i really felt like a part of the world she created. Its a dark story, theres no denying that, but it only adds to the appeal, because it doesnt frighten you, it draws you in. ALL teens will love this, it fits with every stereotype, not just the usual fantasy fiction lovers and gothic-wannabes. I have lent my copy to all my friends, jocks, geeks, princesses, everyone, and the only person not to like it was my friends mom (she thinks its creepy, stupid old hag). even my MOTHER liked it. READ IT!!!!!!! ITS SOOOOOOO GOOD!
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Summary: Faeries
Review: Tithe is about Kaye, a faerie. With Halloween not more than a few weeks away, Kaye and her mother suddenly wind up "back home"--her grandmothers house. Her grandmother is definately NOT happy to see Kaye's smoking, dropout self, or her wannabe rockstar singer mother. Still she puts up with them, because they have no where else to go. For Kaye, its something of a homecoming. This is where she grew up, or at least went to grade school. She meets up with her then-best friend Janice, who is now with Kenny. Kenny is popular, and somewhat good looking. Kaye has the whole, im hott for my best friends boyfriend thing going, and she unknowingly casts a be-mine spell on him. But bigger reasons drew her back. Her other childhood friends-Spike and Lutie loo, faeries, need her help. The time for renewing the 7 year tithe is upon them...and they want to break it. The tithe keeps the solitary folk tied to the Unseelie court...something some of them would rather not be. Spike and Lutie enlist Kaye's help. Kaye is supposed to be normal and get chosen for the tithe-which is the sacrifice of one talented and special mortal. Some reward huh? Anyway, Kaye does get chosen, and the book is all about the tithe and the Unseelie and Seelie Courts. Along the way she meets Roiben Rath Rye(?) a siver haired faerie knight. Apparently The Queens of the Unseelie and Seelie Courts had to swap their best knights, and Roiben was the best Seelie. Lucky for him. Kaye kind of falls hard for Roiben, in more ways than one. Janices brother Cornelius also comes into play, they become friends and she trusts him with her faerieness once she finds out. When the time for the tithe rolls around...well, i wouldnt want to spoil the book would I? However I can tell you that this book had me spellbound as soon as I picked it up, and I didnt stop til I was done. It is a very cool book, one that everyone should read. Kaye is very real, not some pristene princess. In fact, most normal people would think she was wierd if they met her. That was one of the things I really liked. Also, it talks about how Kaye feels about the "normal" people, you know like how she feels about Kenny and why she cast the want-me-spell on him. All in all, i definately recomend you read this book.
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Summary: Tithe: Fantasy the Way it Should Be
Review: Where could one begin, reviewing one of the best teen fantasy novels on the market? Perhaps by saying that it indeed is wonderful, is worth your time, and will leave you feeling slightly more "magical" than before.The truth is, this is not your average fairy tale. The heroine smokes, drinks, cusses, skips school and cheats with her best friend's boyfriend. The fairies don't sing and dance in pleasant circles - they have wars, they torture, and they practice human sacrifice. Horrifying? Hardly. It's this rather morbid, twisted view of things that makes Black's book so riveting. We've all read the cookie cutter fantasy, with queens and dragons and quests for holy grails. Honestly, doesn't the world have enough of that manufactured garbage? Additionally, the writing style is extraordinary. Clearly, this is a matter of pure opinion, but the crisp and moving descriptions seem evidence enough. The characters are vivid, and most importantly, they're real - this is a genuine teenager, with genuine imperfections and shortcomings. Sure, from the white, upper-class, Christian standpoint, Kaye is probably horrifying. Yet to all those who can see this book's spirit and soul, it truly is ideal.
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