Review: Trick of Fae (These Hallowed Hills Series Book 1) by S L Mason

Trick of Fae by S.L. Mason
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a free book that I thought I’d take a punt at and I am SOOOOO glad I did. I had never heard of the author and ‘fairy tale re-tellings’ are kind of a bit overdone in my opinion, so I wasn’t hoping for much, but I always live in hope with free books.

Sarah is an ordinary normal girl. She has two loving parents, her very practical and thorough father that prepares her for everything he can, and a mother who loves her daughter but lives in fear over everything. Her father is a military veteran so his preparation skills are top notch and he tried to pass on as many as he could to his 17 year old daughter. She is neither popular nor unpopular, but her best friend Arty says she is pretty and kind. She considers herself ordinary and is perfectly happy with that.

Then one night the Fae came. They killed so many people around the world, and stole thousands of young people. There were dead bodies lying in the streets and they just lined up to be taken away. Sarah and Arty were lucky enough to escape and Sarah’s practical father saved them. Then they had to work out how to stay free and alive when faced with not only the Fae but the remaining humans.

This book was incredibly well written. The style of narration was smooth and natural sounding. The description of the surrounding world was excellent and the characters shone through every word. Sarah is a very interesting character. Her keen mind and determination are blended with compassion and the kindness Arty described.

I loved that this really isn’t a fairy tale re-telling, but a brand new kind of fairy tale, one where the Fae attack the humans on a massive scale and nobody knows why. They come from nowhere with no warning and kill and kidnap. When we finally meet the Fae they are enigmatic, ruthless and arrogant, but they keep saying they have a reason for their actions.

I loved the plot for this book, and I have no idea where it is going next. Each chapter was a fresh and new direction and I loved how unpredictable it was. It felt like a very fresh approach to New Adult fiction with it’s blend of dystopia and urban fantasy. It was an incredibly enjoyable read and I can’t wait to read the next instalment.

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