From the acclaimed author of the Tales of Aylfenhame comes a stunning new fairy tale, replete with “large helpings of wit and whimsy” (Publisher’s Weekly)When the centuries-barren orchards of Berrie-on-the-Wyn suddenly bear fruit, it is clear that something strange is afoot — and something fey, for this is no ordinary harvest. To partake of the fruits of Faerie is to be changed for good, but not … be changed for good, but not necessarily for the better.
From whence come the golden apples, the moonlit silver pears? Who is the motley piper who walks the streets of Berrie, drawing forth magic and mayhem with his music? And how can half of the town vanish into thin air?
There may be chaos aplenty in Berrie, but all that’s needed to set things straight is a touch of the right light — and maybe just the right pair of Boots…
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Read all of Part 1 but just couldn’t make myself read anymore. I love reading fantasy but this book was just boring.
While I enjoyed the book & storyline I think the writer needs to add something more to the characters.
There is some nice character & world building , but not so much of a plot. It was so ambiguous that I have not finished it.
Really unusual story and interesting fantasy. Four story lines are pulled together at the end of the tale.