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Grade 8 Up–A story that is lyrical and mesmerizing in subject and scope. In the year since her twin sister's death, practical and pragmatic Laurel has had dreams filled with fairies, giant birds, and questions about a king. While back in Ireland at her grandparents' home for Honor's memorial service, Laurel encounters a messenger from the Fairie realm who tells her that to save Honor, she must find the Summer King to light the Midsummer Fire. Hoping to bring her sister back, Laurel forces herself to share Honor's belief in Fairie and enlists the help of Ian, the village bad boy. Their relationship is complicated by the fact that she was on a date with him the day Honor died by falling off a cliff wall into the ocean. While trying to complete their task in the allotted time, they encounter a cluricaun who may or may not be telling them all he knows, ravens trying to stop them from freeing the Summer King, and unexpected things about Ian's true nature. Melling has taken Irish folklore and made it not only accessible, but also alive to readers unfamiliar with the stories. Through Laurel, an athlete who never had time for the fantasies that Honor loved so much, the tales are introduced seamlessly. Laurel's anger and indecision about being with Ian and his volatile anger bring these characters to life. An essential purchase for fantasy collections in which Tamora Pierce is popular.–Lisa Prolman, Greenfield Public Library, MA
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Gr. 8-11. Nearly a year after the death of her twin sister, Honor, 18-year-old Laurel travels from America to her grandparent's home in Ireland to nurse her grief. Pragmatic Laurel had teased Honor about her interest in fairies and magic. Then Laurel begins to believe, too, after a leprechaun-like fellow appears and promises to restore her sister's life if Laurel embarks on a dangerous quest to save the imperiled realm of Faerie. Fans of Melling's first title in the Chronicles of Faerie, The Hunter's Moon (2005), will recognize similarly thrilling action, fascinating Irish mythology, and magnificently detailed magic as Laurel races to resolve an ancient feud and reunite with her sister. Some readers may find the crowded plot, which moves breathlessly between ever enfolding worlds--mortal and immortal, primordial and modern--a "bit of a head stagger," as one character says. Even so, readers will be easily caught by the continuous, heart-pounding suspense; the twists and romances; and the heroine, who is both a grieving, contemporary teen and an invincible rescuer of worlds. A glossary of Irish terms is appended. Gillian Engberg
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This review is from: Summer King (Hardcover)
I really loved this book and you will too if you enjoy Irish lore. Laurel Blackburn returns to Ireland still recovering from her twin sister's unfortunate death. She believes that her sister had become involved with fairy-like beings. When she goes searching for them she discovers that fairies do exist. She sets out on a mission to return the Summer KIng to his throne. Sparks fly between her and Ian Gray as he comes to help her complete the mission.The end has a wonderful twist that readers will enjoy.
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A great Faerie tale!,
By Hobbitgirl - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Summer King (Hardcover)
I enjoyed The Summer King much more than Melling's previous book, Hunter's Moon. While Hunter's Moon shared the same magical Irish atmosphere, the characters had less depth and its sugary sweet ending really disappointed me. I had been expecting a more sophisticated conclusion.The Summer King delivered exactly what had been missing from the previous book. More exitement, more developed characters, and a wonderful bittersweet conclusion to the story. All in all a very powerful fantasy. I can't wait for the next installment in the series. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Death does not part them,
By R. Kyle - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Summer King (Paperback)
Almost a year after her twin sister's death, Laurel returns to Ireland to find out why. What killed her bookish, honor student sister who believed in faeries? And--if what the fae are telling her is true--can she really get Honor back?O. R. Melling is the real deal. She's Irish, she speaks the language, and she's studied the myths. When she writes about Ireland, she takes you there--and you don't want to leave. Go Underhill with Melling and other faery tales will not seem quite so real. While this book is written for YA audiences, I think it's a compelling story for all ages and well worth the read. I plan on passing my copy along to a 13 year old niece and I'll get her the rest of the series as well. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Death is not the enemy,
By Sheila Ruth "Editor, WandsAndWorlds.com" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Summer King (Hardcover)
Like its predecessor, "The Hunter's Moon," "The Summer King" is a beautiful and lyrical tale of the relationship between human and Faerie. With death as a major theme, The Summer King has a dark poignancy that touches the heart.Melling's vivid imagery brings to life both Ireland and the Faerie places. The story has romance, excitement, adventure, and even a pirate: Grace O'Malley, Ireland's 16th century female pirate. The fairies come in a variety of forms: from the tricky but humorous cluricaun to the beautiful, frightening sea fairies known as the boctogai; from the dark Summer King to Midir, the noble faerie High King. The Summer King is linked in some ways to The Hunter's Moon, but it's an independent story that can be read on its own. Melling deliberately wrote the books in the series so that each could be read independently. |
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