Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale

This dark, gritty book is a modern take on fairy tales. I loved the pacing, the plot, and the tension between the characters and within the characters themselves. I also loved that the setting (both in the real world and in the fae world) felt like fully developed characters in their own right. This book isn't for everyone, however. It is dark, sometimes harsh, and takes an unflinching look at the blood-thirsty side of the fae. However, I felt the characters overcame their obstacles and were triumphant in the end, and I recommend it to any who love the scary side of the fae.

Reader reviewed by Hatice

Kaye, an average girl in New York, lives an almost normal life... that is until she finds out that she's not a mortal, but instead one of the fey. Once she changes into her real form, she looks like a light green pixie faerie. The book doesn't miss the romance as Kaye meets Roiben, a warrior faery. There is action, beautiful magic and two different worlds of mortals and faery.

This book of course isn't for your average reader. It specificly focuses on a darker theme in the fey world, so it's not a regular magical story. However, it captivates the reader in a strong grip, and you'll find yourself wanting to get the next two books in the series.

Reader reviewed by Kaycee Joy

Kaye has been moving from city to city,
bar to bar with her mother's band when yet another boyfriend problem
leaves them with no choice but to move to Kaye's grandmothers' in
New Jersey. In just a week back in Jersey her life is turned upside
down when she meets a faerie knight and learns a secret that her
childhood faeries have kept from her. She becomes involved in a
sacrifcial fight between the Seelie and Unseelie Courts. Romance, death, and dark faeries make up Tithe.
It
is very modern, not your typical fairy tale. It is not your typical
tiny pixy fairy type story either. They are more dark than good. I
really enjoyed this book, at times it can be confusing understanding
the Tithe sacrifice and some character roles. It is a good fast pace
story though. I recommend it for people who like punky hard life
stories or those who like mystical dark stories.

Reader reviewed by mary

This book was incredibly difficult to put down! i loved it! It was very magical right from the beginning and the relationship like no other between Kaye and Roiben was interesting from their first meeting. We see Kaye go home from a party only to meet non other than roiben, an attractive pewter haired faerie knight. From there forward we see kaye learning her true identity, bewitching humans, and facing a fate not of her choosing. An amazing read for anyone looking for a strange, intriguing and wondrous time. Its perfect for anyone who loves a bit of romance, magic, and fantasy.

Reader reviewed by Missy

I absolutely loved this book! It was amazing. If you are intersted in science fiction and fantasy, you have to read this book. You will not want to put it down!