Ruler of the Realm (Faerie Wars Chronicles) 
asked by fabio on November 11, 2006 7:10 PM
It is Henry’s third visit to the Faerie Realm, but this time in a rather different guise and to a rather different kind of place. Holly Blue is Queen and Lord Hairstreak appears to be proposing a truce between the Faeries of the Night and the Faeries of the Light. Meanwhile Prince Pyrgus has stumbled across some mysterious crystal flowers with an apparently formidable secret weapon, and there are rumours of a demon invasion led by Beleth, the Prince of Darkness.
Queen Blue, wary of her uncle’s uncharacteristic generosity, pays a visit to the Spicemaster’s labyrinth in an attempt to divine the possible future of the Realm. She is warned to beware someone close, little realizing just how careful she will need to be – and when she is kidnapped by the most unlikely candidate, the Realm rapidly descends into chaos.
In a thrilling adventure Blue, Pyrgus and Henry will find themselves in the midst of a furious battle to protect the future of the Realm and secure the throne for the rightful ruler.
Queen Blue, wary of her uncle’s uncharacteristic generosity, pays a visit to the Spicemaster’s labyrinth in an attempt to divine the possible future of the Realm. She is warned to beware someone close, little realizing just how careful she will need to be – and when she is kidnapped by the most unlikely candidate, the Realm rapidly descends into chaos.
In a thrilling adventure Blue, Pyrgus and Henry will find themselves in the midst of a furious battle to protect the future of the Realm and secure the throne for the rightful ruler.
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Although I have not read this story in the epic, I have read the other two. They are very good. Herbie Brennan tells a very scary, but gripping tale of war, love, secrets, and lies. This is not a book for young children, but for ages 12 and up, it is a great read.
The last chapter of the 2nd book has left me begging for more. I hope to get this book from my public library, although I don't think they have it...
This is a great read for any believer or lover of sci-fi fiction, or fantasy involving Faeries and demons and light and dark forces. I recommend this for any young adult or fan of fantasy, but I repeat, this is not for the light-hearted or those who believe books are not meant for scare.
The last chapter of the 2nd book has left me begging for more. I hope to get this book from my public library, although I don't think they have it...
This is a great read for any believer or lover of sci-fi fiction, or fantasy involving Faeries and demons and light and dark forces. I recommend this for any young adult or fan of fantasy, but I repeat, this is not for the light-hearted or those who believe books are not meant for scare.
reviewed by advisor on November 23, 2006 2:48 AM
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I guess you could say this was a science fiction/fantasy blend. I can easily see why Artemis Fowl fans like it, and know that it is a great tale. Yet, Herbie Brennan does not give you history about the Realm. His names for characters, places and things are uninteresting and sometimes boring. However, once you get over the fact that it is an unhistorically backgrounded realm, then you will enjoy it.
The first book was gory, and strangely horror-filled. I knew someone who read it who, although they liked it, thought it was VERY freakish and mean to animals. I admit, this series is NOT for the faint hearted, and defintely not for fans of epic description, lagging five or so pages on a character's appearance, while he dies the next chapter.
Yet, Harry Potter fans will delight: the humor of this story is almost exactly like that. The characters were the best part, and although their names are aforementionedly boring, they themselves have nothing to regret. I give you a short list of important characters, and someting destictive about them:
Mr. Fogarty--The most humorous charcter in the book, an old WWII veteran brought to the Realm.
Henry--The main character in the series, Henry has a crush on Blue (see Blue) and continually is brought to the Realm, sometimes against his will.
Pyrgus--My personal favorite character is Prince of the Realm, and continues to try to protect Blue, the Empress.
Blue--Empress of the Realm, she hones a secret crush on Henry, and gets herself into a heck lot of trouble.
If there's to be another chronicle in this series, I will get it the first day.
This is a fantasy that, strangely alike with AF, does not descend from Tolkien.
The first book was gory, and strangely horror-filled. I knew someone who read it who, although they liked it, thought it was VERY freakish and mean to animals. I admit, this series is NOT for the faint hearted, and defintely not for fans of epic description, lagging five or so pages on a character's appearance, while he dies the next chapter.
Yet, Harry Potter fans will delight: the humor of this story is almost exactly like that. The characters were the best part, and although their names are aforementionedly boring, they themselves have nothing to regret. I give you a short list of important characters, and someting destictive about them:
Mr. Fogarty--The most humorous charcter in the book, an old WWII veteran brought to the Realm.
Henry--The main character in the series, Henry has a crush on Blue (see Blue) and continually is brought to the Realm, sometimes against his will.
Pyrgus--My personal favorite character is Prince of the Realm, and continues to try to protect Blue, the Empress.
Blue--Empress of the Realm, she hones a secret crush on Henry, and gets herself into a heck lot of trouble.
If there's to be another chronicle in this series, I will get it the first day.
This is a fantasy that, strangely alike with AF, does not descend from Tolkien.
reviewed by sandi on November 26, 2006 4:01 AM