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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Lots of fairy tale lore but not really my cup of tea.
I read three pages and just could not continue. Her writing seems to be old Irish or something which I just could not comprehend. I was looking forward to it too. Disappointed.
Relaxing slow paced story that had me wondering why I continued to read it.
Interesting premise, but felt underdeveloped…
The idea was clever though I had trouble finishing it. Found the story lacking in interest. Perhaps I’m not as in to faery as I thought I was.
Slow read. Very dry. Premise is good!
I couldn’t be bothered to finish it. Couldn’t connect with this at all, and I love fantasy.
From what I recall, this was a struggle to finish reading….to me it was actually kind of a goofy and choppy story….almost like written by a 10-12 year old.
Stuck it through about half way and then lost interest
This book was a dud and hard to stay interested in. I did not finish it and do not plan to.
A turn on the world of fairy. Kept me reading all day
I Just Loved it!
Couldn’t finish it didnt hold my interest
Charlotte English has a genius for writing tense, exciting plots without relying on a “bad guy” with a plan. Sometimes her characters are in danger simply because of something they don’t understand about their world. And English’s rich landscapes, and multilayered histories, offer plenty to be misunderstood.
Of course, sometimes there’s a bad guy, too. I won’t say which kind “Faerie Fruit” is; that would be telling.
Really liked this story. Woven well and evocative.
I thought it was okay. The story wasn’t one I really cared about.
Good book to take to the beach, interesting plot line.
Felt like a wander through a grown up version of Alice’s Wonderland. Lots of fun.
Not what I expected not good but not bad. Just not my type of book
This is a jolly story about the intersection of ordinary life and Faerie life, the effects on many characters and plants, and I soon lost track of which character was where, when.
That being said, I’m delighted by the stories. For me this is a read once.