Christine Garrison

Mysterious, witchy, cozy fall fun!

Revisado: 09-28-23 El oyente recibió este título gratis

We hear about "beach reads" all the time, but I'd call this a "leaf read" for the way the story evokes the essence of fall in the Midwest. Missy is my favorite kind of sleuth; relatable and unwilling but capable. She has to see it through to the other side to clear herself and her witchy friends, as well as getting to the truth. There are layers to Missy, a middle-aged housewife, who also helps out at her friends shops, and who discovers that she's developing actual magical abilities. I love that her magic manifests not from a broom or cauldron, but from her purse, like a magic hat (and more).

The characters are loveable and believable, the setting is perfect, and the story is paced perfectly to make me feel like I'm along for the ride as one of the friends in Miss Fitz's circle. That feeling is enhanced by the author's warm and friendly voice as she reads her story.

I highly recommend this book for your next fall "leaf read"!

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Narration brings this modern fairy tale to life!

Revisado: 11-12-13

Would you consider the audio edition of Troll or Derby to be better than the print version?

It's books like Red Tash's Troll or Derby that restore my faith in the "modern fairy tale". This is no retelling of a tired old story. Troll or Derby is a fresh, original novel about trolls and fairies living among humans in southern Indiana. Fifteen year old Roller Deb is the heroine, and she is not your stock fairytale princess... she comes equipped with magic roller skates, fierce bravery, and a geas laid upon her to protect her sister from harm. As she becomes aware of the other world alongside our own, she finds more and more that she fits there, and not only survives, but thrives and kicks butt.

Red Tash leads us through Roller Deb's world at a breathtaking pace, she sweeps us along and knocks us about like only a derby girl could manage. Troll or Derby is exciting, gritty, and at times even upsetting. I'm already looking forward to rereading this highly entertaining book. I'm also hoping for sequels.

Best of all, the narrator does distinctive voices and intonation, which reminded me a bit of a radio play. Having read the book, I was delighted to find this wonderful treatment of the story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Roller Deb is my favorite. She's got a lot of adjusting to do, and she doesn't always make the right choice, but she comes into her own and fights back.

Which scene was your favorite?

Two words: Black Unicorn. OMG.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I was repulsed by the hazing Deb underwent by a certain irresistible but horrifying roller derby fairy. It was revealed in an especially artful way that made the horror creep over me as realization came at the same time it did for Deb. It's excellent writing and masterful storytelling like that which makes this book so amazing.

Any additional comments?

This is the book that made me a Red Tash fan. I'm one of the Radishes, her fan club, on Facebook. I'm following her comments about the progress of the sequel, Troll or Park, with great interest!

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