by Signe Pike
What's it about? According to the author, "It's an examination of the loss of myth in modern culture" (page 9). I would say it's a personal exploration into the current belief (or lack thereof) in fairies in the modern world, as experienced by one young woman by travelling through Mexico, England,...
Normally, I think I would have given this a solid three stars, however Pike has timing on her side. My own father passed away unexpectedly just a few weeks ago, so the author's struggle with her grief over losing her father resonated with me. Perhaps it's sappy, but it earned her an extra star. A...