Meghan Chase feels out of place in her small town until her younger brother is replaced by a changeling. To rescue him, she enters the Nevernever, a realm where traditional folklore creatures coexist with a new breed of antagonists. She discovers she is the daughter of King Oberon, the Summer King, and finds herself caught between the warring Seelie and Unseelie courts. Accompanied by a cynical cat and a winter prince, she encounters the Iron Fey, mechanical beings fueled by human technology that threaten to destroy the magic of the ancient faeries.
Readers who enjoy urban fantasy and faerie mythology read this book to see a modern update on traditional folklore. It attracts fans of young adult fiction who prefer high-stakes action and complicated alliances over simple romance. The story provides a detailed map of a shifting supernatural world and shows how industrialization impacts old myths. Readers finish the book with a clear understanding of the tension between technological advancement and the preservation of nature.
- Published
- 2010
- Language
- EN
