Book Review: Talia: Heir to the Fairy Realm (Servants of the Moon and Sun Book 1)

The story’s pace was one of the most challenging aspects for me. I did not feel engaged with or invested in the story until chapter seven. There were also parts of the story that I felt passed by quickly and others that seemed to run long. Also, Talia: Heir to the Fairy Realm is heavy on dialogue, and I sometimes wanted less dialogue and more description.

I am always a fan of authors trying something outside of the box. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it misses the mark. For me, using boldface words throughout the book did not add to the story. I also struggled with the overuse of colons. I typically see colons used when an author wishes to highlight something of significance rather than sprinkled throughout the work. The use of colons seemed to decrease as the book progressed.

It’s important to note that this book incorporates a variety of topics that some may not be comfortable reading about due to personal beliefs and life experiences. For example, rape and abortion are alluded to multiple times, which may be upsetting to some. The Fairy Realm is also a society where sex and sexuality are openly discussed and explored. For example, homosexuality, bisexuality, and open relationships are common and freely discussed. Some may not align with these viewpoints.