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This is a fun story that mixes mortal worlds and Faeries. I would not have read this if it wasn't for my daughter and I am glad she introduced me to this genre. I like how the group stands together and cares so much for each other they will do anything to help one another.


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Blood Flowers Penny Blubaugh Books Reviews

Persia left her drug-addicted parents to join a traveling theater troupe. There is something special about this theater troupe though. They use faerie magic! Soon troubles from the past begin to resurface, and everyone Persia cares about could be in jeopardy. They decide to hide in Faerie, but quickly discover they can't run from their problems.

I have mixed feelings about this one. I liked the idea of a traveling theater troupe that used Faerie magic to animate puppets, but the characters didn't leave a lasting impression on me. I know I can't end every book feeling like I have a new BFF, but with this one they all felt like strangers. This should not be the case after spending 300+ pages together. The cast was quite large, but Persia is the main focus. We see things through her eyes. The characters had the potential to be fantastic, but they just weren't developed enough for my liking. The world also wasn't explained well enough to really pull me in. Really a great concept, but with the lack of development in the characters and world, it just didn't win me over.

The ending seemed open for a sequel. I'd definitely pick up the next book and give the author, Persia, and her friends a second chance if this does turn out to be a series.

Cover thoughts Gorgeous and a perfect fit for the story it accompanies. It does an excellent job of making me think faeries and magic are a big part of the book.
Persia is a member of the Outlaws, a renegade puppet theater group that contains both human and fairy members. They put on productions that make people think, staying in a place for a short time before moving on. When they are threatened by legal action against one of their members, the troop has nowhere to go but Fairie. While magical, there are great dangers here as well, particularly for Floss as her family has ruled this particular section of the land for a long time and both her brother and her mother would like nothing more than to see her banished forever. The troop must work together to make the performance of their lives in order to try and save themselves from peril. The book has wonderful imagery and a quirky cast of characters and scenes, including a Welsh-Mexican fusion restaurant, a general store that appears when needed but stays only fleetingly, and some standard magical beings including a rather nasty troll as well as some unpleasant human beings.
Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales.

Quick & Dirty This was a YA fantasy filled with mysterious characters, an intriguing setting, and a unique idea. Some of the aspects fell a little short, but overall it was a very enjoyable read.

Opening Sentence "In case you don't know, you use a thin paste of the flour water to stick the poster down."

The Review

Persia ran away from home to live with a traveling group of theater performers. They are considered outlaw's because the plays they perform are very controversial and full of fairy magic which is illegal. Persia grew up with parents that were drug addicts so she never felt like she was safe, so once she discovered the outlaw group they became her family and her home. She loved being a part of it and loved all of its members. They all contribute to the performances in different ways, but they are all treated equal.

Their group has started a new production and it is their most popular play yet. They are getting rave reviews and have sold out performances. Then an old enemy of the group's leader makes an appearance and he will stop at nothing to bring the group down. They are being accused of far more illegal things than just using a little fairy magic and the law is not on their side. To try and protect themselves the group decides to leave and go into fairyland. They start over and get ready to wow the people in fairyland with their unique skills, but soon they realize that running away is never the answer. When you have a problem you need to stick up for yourself and take care of it.

There is a large cast of characters in the group and they all have a vital role. Max is the protective one, Tonio is the leader and director, Floss makes the costumes and adds the magic, Lucia is the vulnerable shy one, Nicholas is the smart charismatic one, and Persia is thoughtful observant one. Persia is the main focus in the book, you get to see it all through her eyes. I really enjoyed the characters but they fell a little flat for me. This book was so character driven that I felt like I needed more from them and I just didn't get it. I'm not saying I didn't like the characters, I just wish they would have been fleshed out better so they could have made a stronger impression.

The setting and idea behind the book was very intriguing but I would have liked a little more description about the world. I wasn't quite sure if it was a modern day setting or not which was confusing at times. The pacing was a little slow, but I really enjoyed the writing. It had a sort of lyrical feel to it which worked really well. The characters were really interesting and very unique, I just needed more to connect with them the way I wanted to. There was a little bit of romance that was sweet, but I would have liked there to have been a few more romantic scenes. I think the story could have used it. I feel that this review has sounded negative, but I actually did enjoy this book. It had a lot of flaws, but overall it was a beautifully written book that I liked. I would recommend it to anyone that enjoys a good mysterious group of characters and likes faeries.

FTC Advisory Harper Collins provided me with a copy of Blood & Flowers. No goody bags, sponsorships, "material connections," or bribes were exchanged for my review.
This is a fun story that mixes mortal worlds and Faeries. I would not have read this if it wasn't for my daughter and I am glad she introduced me to this genre. I like how the group stands together and cares so much for each other they will do anything to help one another.