Series ~ The Faerie Ring #1
Author ~ Kiki Hamilton
Release Date ~ September 27, 2011
Age Group ~ Young Adult
Publisher ~ Tor Teen
Source ~ The Teen {Book} Scene
GOODREADS SUMMARY
The year is 1871, and Tiki has been making a home for herself and her family of orphans in a deserted hideaway adjoining Charing Cross Station in central London. Their only means of survival is by picking pockets. One December night, Tiki steals a ring, and sets off a chain of events that could lead to all-out war with the Fey. For the ring belongs to Queen Victoria, and it binds the rulers of England and the realm of Faerie to peace. With the ring missing, a rebel group of faeries hopes to break the treaty with dark magic and blood—Tiki’s blood.
Unbeknownst to Tiki, she is being watched—and protected—by Rieker, a fellow thief who suspects she is involved in the disappearance of the ring. Rieker has secrets of his own, and Tiki is not all that she appears to be. Her very existence haunts Prince Leopold, the Queen’s son, who is driven to know more about the mysterious mark that encircles her wrist.
Prince, pauper, and thief—all must work together to secure the treaty…
REVIEW
The Faerie Ring is a story of survival amidst the backdrop of 1871 London. When I think of historical London, I picture majestic castles and richly adorned royals. In reality, there are also dark alleys with scruffy orphans. Tiki is one of those orphans.
There is so much that I like about Tiki. She is the leader to a group of young orphans and they all pick pockets to get by. I admire the way Tiki cared for these orphans and how they all banded together like a family. My favorite orphan is little Clara because of her gentle innocence.
All heck breaks loose when Tiki steals Queen Victoria’s ring from the royal castle.The ring has super powers. Now that it is in the wrong hands, the peace between England’s rulers and the leaders of the fey is in jeopardy. Tiki holds the ring that will either bring peace or an all-out war. It is like a pick-pocket's worst nightmare!
Tiki finds romance with Rieker, who has acted as her protector from the shadows. A fellow orphan, Rieker has a secret past that will take you by surprise. These two are great together and I like their connection. They both have a sweet spot for orphans that I found endearing. It is not often in young adult novels that I read about a bond as special as this one.
The Faerie Ring depicts survival on more than one level. With an engaging romance and a riveting mystery, KiKi Hamilton’s debut left me anxious for more.
TRAILER
RATING
5 Loved
COVER COMMENTS
The glowing ring is as beautiful as I imagined. The winter snow and Tiki’s image are a nice addition, but the ring is what I like best.
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