Review: Fairy Tale

Fairy Tale by Cyn Balog
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Is this a book about whiny teens and even whinier Fairies? Yes. Does that mean I didn't enjoy it a lot? No.

This was a quick read, and a used book store buy that was a perfect combination for a bubble gum tale. The book is a super easy read. I could actually multitask while reading, and not miss anything. It is a little cliche, but I enjoy the ending. I admit I didn't see exactly where it was going to end up. There are plenty of signs before we get there, but I just assumed it would be the happy ending that was desired from the first page.

It is not very complex, but in it's simplicity we get some great fun. The romance in it is innocent and titillating at the same time. (I am judging myself for using the word titillating, but it fits.) There are multiple physical transformations in the book, but no real emotional/character transformations. In something I am reading purely for real world distraction, that is fine.

Magic is definitely present in this world. Some is given a mild explanation, but for the bulk of it, including our narrators ability, you just have to go with it. There is no real world building. We get mentions of a broader world, and customs, but nothing that flushes out to any satisfaction.

Look, It is a fun book, and that is all it is. And that is OKAY. I can like this Fairy Tale Teen Beach Read. You might too.

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