So I'm not a fantasy reader. Never really have been. So I've decided to try a bit more, but on my terms. The hidden world within our world plot drew me, which is a plot line I typically enjoy in my other fiction (more for horror, vampires, Stephen King, etc.). So I tried Valiant, by Holly Black (co-author of The Spiderwick Chronicles, which I did love). It was really good. I enjoyed the realness, the edginess of the characters. I absolutely loved Val's love interest (I won't spoil it) and her determination to do the right thing. She was a very human character; there were times I wanted to yell at her for her stupidity, but I did love her humanity, faults and all.
I also read Impossible, Nancy Werlin, as fantasy AND 2008. It is on a lot of Printz pick lists, so I was very interested in reading it. I thought that the curse plot was cool, but the execution was way overdone. The love story and the Elvin Knight was pretty cheesy; however, it reminded me of a teen fairy tale, so the over-the-top moments weren't too bad.
So my fantasy reading was alright. I'm still not a huge fan of the fairies/faeries/fay/whatever. But I can definitely read and enjoy.
P.S. Due to a busy weekend, Twilight will be seen Monday night. I can't wait!!!! I've ignored a lot of the hype and articles. To me, it's about Edward, Bella, and their world, not Robert, Kristen, and the real world.
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