It's nothing compared to the drab fairy tale stories (that I still enjoy when I'm utterly bored) that had been told, once upon a time. I still am in love with the world of Faerie, Unseelie, Seelie, Lesley Livingston has created. The Wondrous Strange series is on my favorites list and forever it will stay. Of course, I spotted nothing wrong with this book. It was calming and peaceful, and nothing like I've ever read about before. The way Lesley Livingston describe places like the places in the Spring court/palace, was just beautiful and lovely. Fennrys' remark was hilarious followed by Kelley's comical thought, 'i so did not need any visuals' (that's not the exact quote, it's just from memory). I never knew that King Auberon and Queen Titania were um.together. And spoiler alert! Henre is the father of Sonny! Yes! Sonny Flannery that romantic Janus guard who confesses his love for Kelley Winslow, daughter of King Auberon and Queen Mabh. Although later, you read that Queen Mabh still Henre. We get to see her feel a bit more loving towards King Auberon. In this book, we get to see more of Queen Mabh, Kelley's mother. Kelley and all the other characters had gotten funnier. Lesley Livingston never failed to make laugh while reading. It's a good balance between romance, comedy, and action. Out of the two books, this one has to be the best. Kelley has personality and spunk that Bella and others are missing, and the 'star-crossed' romance between Kelley and Sonny is more emotional and genuine than others in this genre.'Lisa Marie Williams, East Gwillimbury Public Library, Holland Landing, Ontario' Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.Yesterday, I had finally finished reading the second book in the Wondrous Strange series! Again, I LOVED IT. Overall, in the world of 'Twilight' read-alikes, Livingston's novels stand out. Shakespeare, however, takes a backseat this time around, even while the Avalon Grande Theatre is the site of the novel's biggest battle. Readers will delight in the ongoing romance, the glimpses into the Otherworld, and meetings with all four Kings and Queens of Faerie. Back in New York, Kelley is still learning to deal with her new life as Faerie royalty when she encounters a murderous leprechaun in Central Park and is transported to the Otherworld. Months have passed since the events of the first book, and he is still stuck in the Otherworld 'cleaning up' after the Wild Hunt. Gr 7-Up In this sequel to 'Wondrous Strange' (HarperTeen, 2009), Kelley Winslow is trying to move on with her life and acting career while desperately missing Sonny, the changeling guard who stole her heart.

Darklight by Lesley Livingston