Jill Daugherty

Maggie is a great leading lady even if she doesn't think so. She's easy to relate to, knows how to choose her friends (her besties is tops!) even though her boyfriend radar (Luke...*grr*) is DEFINITELY off kilter, and will do anything for those close to her heart. When things get tough, Maggie...well, she shuts down a bit but in the end, she's one on which you can depend. Good thing too considering what her future holds. No, we're not talking about Senior year in High School either. Speaking of which, that brings us to her counterpart in all of this, Simon. A great leading man? Um, YEAH...of course, that is in spite of him not actually being JUST a man. Hey, if Bella can have her sparkly vamp, Maggie should be able to have her faery. Getting her to believe that he is one though may be a bit harder than you think (one of many funny scenes as she thinks he's trying to "come out" to her not explain his less than usual heritage) but after its made crystal clear, there'll be no turning back.

Simon is one of a kind and I'm not just talking about his abilities. He's caring and protective, a true gentleman that knows how to treat a lady who's not afraid to give her a book as a present. (Are you swooning? You should be...) Of course, some of those very things should have tipped Maggie off that he was more than he seemed and the fact that he was hiding something was no big surprise, but the what and the why are valid in my book.

In conclusion, a highly enjoyable read that will leave you gasping, crying, laughing, and at times angrier than a mother bear disturbed during hibernation. Once I started, I couldn't stop...and I doubt you'll be able to either. Highly recommended for Young Adult and Dystopian fans of all ages.



**review copy received in exchange for my honest review...full post can be seen on my site**
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I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.

[b: Courage and Other Demons|17267392|Courage and Other Demons|Jill Daugherty|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1358789383s/17267392.jpg|23877753], the first book by author [a: Jill Daugherty|6899335|Jill Daugherty|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1436283727p2/6899335.jpg], was a surprisingly entertaining romp. In spite of falling into many of the common traps of YA novels - old prophecies, reluctant and mildly vapid heroine, it shows a great deal of promise for future installments. Maggie was utterly maddening more often than not, but she realized that she was being such and by the end of the book showed some decent resolve. Simon, the faery love interest, was a terribly charming character whose self-deprecating humor was easy to enjoy. The villains, although little seen, were a fairly frightening bunch. I can imagine reading this at a younger age and being downright frightened by a certain confrontation.

I enjoyed [a: Jill Daugherty|6899335|Jill Daugherty|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1436283727p2/6899335.jpg]'s treatment of a more obscure mythology. Her small nods to the old Cycles were handled well, and I enjoyed her new interpretation on the myths. I rather look forward to see how she will handle the rest of the prophecy in upcoming titles, should there be more than one.

The series holds promise, if you bear in mind that this is the first book in it and a first outing as an author. Forgive Maggie her self-conscious maddening behavior and it's a lovely ride. I look forward to seeing her come into her own in the future.… (meer)