(2) 4-6 Mollie sets out to return Guest, a changeling child, to the Kinde Folke and bring home her true brother, Thomas--but on the journey, she grows to feel compassion for the unwanted creature. Mollie's sisterly affection toward both of her brothers gives the story its heart. Twists and turns provide ample opportunity for Irish folklore and legends to mingle with very human concerns about family, growing up, and bravery.

Reviewer: Sarah Berman | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2019

(2) YA American Fairy series. Half-fairy princess Callie (Dust Girl) and her friend Jack continue their search for Callie's parents. The clues lead them to MGM Studios, where they fall in with child star Ivy Bright. Zettel brings the mythology of the Celtic fairy tradition into 1930s Hollywood; the cold glitter of the fairy courts acts as a parallel to the tawdry glitz of Hollywood fame.

Reviewer: Deirdre F. Baker | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2013

(4) YA The Faery Courts must unite to defeat Bananach in battle. But first, Seth, Aislinn, Keenan, and Donia must resolve their romantic stalemate, and Niall must overcome the madness of grief. Frequent point-of-view shifts detract somewhat from emotional investment in the exposition-heavy narrative, but the payoff is a resolution of every plot thread from the previous four books and romantic happiness for all.

Reviewer: Amy Bennett-Zendzian

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Pascal Milelli. After Finn, a young fisher, rescues a magical shape-shifting seal (or selkie), she takes the form of a human girl to join him on land. When a sudden storm comes up, she saves Finn's life but then must return to the sea forever. Dramatic oil paintings, particularly effective in their portrayal of the ocean and the selkie, illustrate the bittersweet, evocative story.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Susan Mitchell. An old woman grumbles and complains about housework--and fairies appear to do it for her. At first it's wonderful, but as soon as they finish a chore, they undo it and start afresh--over and over. At last the village wise woman provides a solution, and the old woman never complains again. Understated and humorous watercolor illustrations accompany this amusing retelling.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) YA Devlin, the Fairy High Queen's brother/assassin, and Ani, the half-mortal hellhound, are both suffering the burden of strength coupled with disenfranchisement. Devlin's disobedience allows for Ani's existence but also results in mortal danger, particularly when the two become romantically involved. The book's crisis, romance, and solution are all eminently entertaining.

Reviewer: Thom Barthelmess

(4) YA Marr's eerie supernatural soap opera builds on the interpersonal and political intrigues established in Wicked Lovely. Aislinn, now the new Summer Queen, attempts to maintain her relationship with mortal Seth, whose bid to become a faery becomes part of a larger power struggle within Faerie. Though occasionally lacking direction, this sequel hooks readers with plenty of angst and strong emotional underpinnings.

Reviewer: T. Borregaard

(3) YA Aislinn has always been able to see the faeries that walk invisible among humans, but she keeps her ability secret because the faeries are dangerous. Unfortunately, the Summer King targets her to be his next queen, forcing Aislinn to take action. Celtic folklore gets a modern twist in this eerie story told from three rotating points of view.

Reviewer: Thom Barthelmess

(3) YA Chronicles of Faerie series. Dana is offered one wish if she can deliver a message to a mystical king. Determined to succeed and be reunited with her absent mother, Dana sets out with only the forest creatures' guidance. Although it's the third in a series, this beautiful tapestry of Irish folklore stands alone. An author's note on Irish language is included. Glos.

Reviewer: Lauren Maggio

(4) 4-6 Darren and his family arrive at his uncle Will's house for the annual reunion only to discover that Will has mysteriously disappeared. Darren and his sister unearth a secret and find their ancestral home of Tir na N'Og. Suspenseful situations and veiled clues add layers to a story whose logic doesn't always hold together.

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(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Olwyn Whelan & Olwyn Whelan. Six folktales and six traditional poems and blessings together form a collection that gives readers a taste of the ancient Celtic culture of the British Isles and Ireland. The retellings, including "The Black Bull of Norroway" and "The Lady from the Lake," are solid and readable. Whelan's decorative illustrations and handsome borders create a strong setting and romantic tone for the stories. Source notes are appended.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Isabelle Brent. Making appearances among the twenty Celtic tales gathered in this handsome collection are "The Three Blows" from Wales, the Scottish "Molly Whuppie," the Breton story "The Black Cat," and the Cornish "Duffy and the Devil." Full of magic and adventure, some of the tales will resonate with readers as variants of Cinderella and other oft-told stories. The elaborately bordered watercolor paintings are saturated with gold and jewel-like colors.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute