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    Fairy Tale

    By Cyn Balog

    3.5/5

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    A captivating and witty dark fantasy that will have girls lusting after it.

    Morgan Sparks has always known that she and her boyfriend, Cam, are made for each other. But when Cam’s cousin Pip comes to stay with the family, Cam seems depressed. Finally Cam confesses to Morgan what’s going on: Cam is a fairy. The night he was born, fairies came down and switched him with a healthy human boy. Nobody expected Cam to live, and nobody expected his biological brother, heir to the fairy throne, to die. But both things happened, and now the fairies want Cam back to take his rightful place as Fairy King.

    Even as Cam physically changes, becoming more miserable each day, he and Morgan pledge to fool the fairies and stay together forever. But by the time Cam has to decide once and for all what to do, Morgan’s no longer sure what’s best for everyone, or whether her and Cam’s love can weather an uncertain future.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
    Release dateJun 23, 2009
    ISBN9780375891021
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    Fairy Tale
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    Cyn Balog

    CYN BALOG is is the author of many young adult novels, including Alone, which received a starred review from VOYA Magazine. She lives outside Allentown, Pennsylvania with her husband and daughters. Visit her online at www.cynbalog.com.

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    • 3/5
      I don't know where to start with this one. Fairy Tale has been on my to read list for ages, but I always put off reading it, because I would find something else to read first. After finally reading it, I am very disappointed. This book starts off promising with the hot football player Cam, and his psychic girlfriend. Cam finds out that he is a changeling, a fairy baby that was switched with a human baby. He tells his girlfriend and she freaks. I found this book hard to read. With every chapter being 1-3 pages it felt disconnected and choppy. I never really got into any of the characters, and it didn't seem like there was an actual plot. Finding out that your boyfriend is a fairy should be exciting., except all she does is cry and whine about it. I would have loved that Cam stayed how he always was and just got powers, instead they reduced him to a teeny tiny wussy fairy, that ended up a joke. Whatsherface never used her powers for anything but crying and complaining. Then the author brings in a new character, the super nerd, Pip. Pip ends up being the human baby that Cam was switched with. Instead of having a new character, the author just lets him take over Cam's life. Where Cam was hot he is now a tiny lame fairy, and Pip who was a nerd is now super hot and strong. This irks me to no end. It's like Balog just let Cam wither away to die and no one remembers him at the end. The thing that I can not stand the most is how she starts to fall for Pip. She just starts to like him cause he's hot and resembles Cam when he was hot and strong. I wanted more from this book, but I was like pissed off and highly disappointed.
    • 5/5
      A Fairy Tale is one of the most creative books i have ever read. Cyn Balog makes the characters that spring to life.Morgan,is a girl who is living the high school dream, Dating the quarterback of the high school football team,and having friends that will do anything for her. until something comes in the way and slowly tears things apart. Not only was the beginning and middle of the book good,but the ending tied it all together. Balog could not have ended the story any better. It leaves you with a thought that inspires you and also makes you want to cry. You know a book is good when it effects your emotions.It is a great example of the phrase if you love something you have to let it go.
    • 3/5
      Fairy Tale sounded like a great book based on the description and it definitely fits in with the types of books I usually enjoy reading. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed in this book. Fairy Tale isn't a bad book by any means but I think I was expecting a bit more from it. Morgan is upset about everything that is happening throughout the entire book and, although she keeps saying that she is going to find a way to keep Cam with her, she doesn't really try to put much into action. She is incredibly self-centered as well, wondering how she will survive without Cam. Morgan doesn't seem to stop to think about what Cam is going through even though she can see how miserable he is. Morgan does at least try to help Pip fit in a bit better. I never really connected with Morgan as the main character. I didn't really like her enough to care about what she was going through.The attempt to fight Cam's destiny seems half-hearted by everyone involved, like they never truly believe that they have a chance to change things. All I will say about the relationships is that teenage love sure is fickle even when the people involved claim true love for years.I think it is very likely that teen readers will enjoy this book more than I did. Although I have read a lot of young adult fiction that I truly enjoy, I realize that I am not the intended audience for this story. For me, Fairy Tale was a quick read which entertained but didn't really leave me wanting more or thinking about the characters or story after I finished the book.This review is based on an Advance Reader's Copy with the original title of Fairy Lust.
    • 1/5
      This book just didn't do it for me. Morgan is rather self-involved and there is no chemistry between her and Cam. There is very little information about the fairy world. I think the book was supposed to be funny, but it seemed sarcastic; not in a good way. It also seemed silly. I was disappointed. If it hadn't been such a quick read, I probably would not have bothered finishing it.my rating 1/5
    • 4/5
      Fairy Tale is a quick read that kept me engaged from beginning to end. You start off meeting Morgan and Cam, the perfect couple, together since they were in diapers. It isn't long, though, until Morgan, who is a psychic who's predictions are never wrong, gets a scary premonition of Cam. Turns out that Cam is a fairy that was traded for a human baby the day he is born. When Cam starts coming into his fairy powers everything starts falling apart.Morgan was a great character. She was quirky, with her psychic abilities. She was also loyal and funny. Cam was the all around perfect male. Good at everything and funny and charming. I really liked that they had been together for such a long time. It was sweet to see a relationship that had already been established and wasn't just a "meet and instantly fall in love" thing.The only thing I didn't like was that there wasn't enough conflict in the love triangle as I would have liked. Everyone was just a little too polite and too accepting of every one elses choices to seem realistic to me. The guys were a little too perfect and I wanted to see a little more passion.Overall this was a quick, fun read that pulls on the old fairy lure of changelings and does a good job with it. I think teens will find it a lot of fun, and adults will too. A fun addition to the YA and fairy genres.
    • 5/5
      Fairy Tale was one of those addicting books you cannot put down! I love anything in the fairy genre, so I was excited to read Fairy Tale. From page one, the story and characters captivate you and have you so caught up in their world that by the time the real conflict of the story takes place, it pulls you in so much more. It has an ending that will definately surprise and appeal to readers. The characters were probably my favorite part of Fairy Tale. All of them were powerful, well-rounded characters that just popped off the page. Every single character, even Dawn the "villain" of the novel, had you feeling for them. They all had some aspect you could relate to.This was a fantastic debut novel!
    • 5/5
      I'll be honest-- when I first saw the cover for this book earlier this year, I fell in love with it-- or lust, since the original title (which was soon changed, why, I have no clue!) was Fairy Lust. The cover art caught my eye, and the summary finished drawing me in. Fairies, forbidden love, a possible love triangle... really, what about that doesn't sound interesting? I don't even know where to start-- over all, this book was great, truly an interesting (and unique) story. Did it have it's flaws? Sure, but what book doesn't. But there were only a few things about the book that bothered me (mainly the way that the characters acted/spoke during a few parts of the books, they seemed more like whiny teenagers than the strong characters I prefer in my books, but in the end, they managed to straighten up a bit), and none of these flaws were enough to make me dislike the book in any way. Instead, I've been captivated by Balog's writing, and I'm anxious to see more from this promising new author. Really, if this debut is this good, can you imagine what future books will be like? Wow!Back to the book-- the plot was good, and it really made me stop and think: what would you do if the love of your life suddenly told you he was a fairy? And what if he was going to leave for the other side to be King of the fairies in only a handful of days? What would you do, how would you react? And to make it even more complicated, what if the guy who's suppose to take his spot back on Earth starts attracting your attention-- is it okay to fall for the man replacing your boyfriend, even if there's no other way for it to work out? Morgan's life is thrown into instant turmoil, and I can't say I envy her having to deal with it all! Despite all these troubles, Morgan must continue her everyday life like nothing is wrong-- after all, she can't exactly ask her parents or friends for help, can you imagine trying to explain that your boyfriend, the All-American boy for the town, football star and all around tough-guy, is now a fairy, wasting away before your eyes, while no one else can see the fairy changes going on? She'd be locked up in the mental hospital quicker than she can say 'Tinker Bell'! Add to this the fact that Morgan has a unique talent: she can see visions of people's futures, except for Cam's, which is explained when she finds out his secret, of course.As far as the characters go, at the beginning, I was all for Cam-- he seemed like a sweet guy, yet masculine enough to satisfy the 'strong male' role that I so love in my romances. The connection between Morgan and Cam was there, and it was one of those 'aw' kind of moments, since they've been together from a very young age, from elementary crush to high school sweethearts. But as soon as Pip, the human baby stolen 16 years ago and taken to Fairy, comes into the story, and we learn more about him and watch as he tries to figure out this bizarre world and fit in, I found myself leaning more towards Pip instead of Cam....And so does Morgan!I'm not surprised that Morgan had such a hard time deciding, I know I would have. Which would you choose, the one you've known and loved all your life or the new boy who's making you blush and laugh over the simplest things? It's a hard choice, and she has to remember that as much as she loves Cam, there's no way to get around the fact that after October 15th (their 16th birthday), he'll be transported to Fairy, and she'll never see him again, while good old Pip will be staying here. What's a girl to do? 4.5 STARS! Fairy Tale is a wonderful debut, beautiful and witty, with characters that will seem almost real at times, ready to reach through the pages and touch you. A spectacular novel that will have you alternating between laughing, sighing, and daydreaming, and always asking: what next? This is the perfect fantasy romance for anyone, teenagers or older, who loves all things magical-- you'll find yourself drawn right into the story, so prepare to lock the door and get comfortable, you won't want to put the book down until it's over!
    • 4/5
      Young girls will like this book. I think it is an interesting twist on the fairy thing and very easy for girls to relate to. The writing is good, overall. It is a bit of a light, quick read, but definitely worth putting in a student library.
    • 4/5
      Morgan Sparks and Cam Browne are the high school couple. They've known each other since birth, and loved each other just as long. With a love this strong, nothing should be able to break them up. But what they don't anticipate is right before their shared 16th birthday, Pip shows up. Pip claims to be the real son of the Brownes, stolen away by fairies at birth and traded for Cam, a changeling. But now the fairies want Cam back, and no conceivable plot can stop them. This wonderful love story is bittersweet, with characters that really come to life on the page. The reality of high school politics has never been simple, and Cyn Balog delivers a believable environment, even with the supernatural elements involved. Fans of Carrie Jones and Melissa Marr will enjoy this fun summer read.
    • 4/5
      Fairy Tale is yet another book I’ve been meaning to read for a really long time. For some reason I didn’t really have high expectations for it but was still super excited to read it. I think it’s because fae books can be very hit or miss for me. I always want to read them but usually end up disappointed. Luckily I enjoyed this one.I absolutely loved Pip. He was by far my favorite character in this book. Cam was okay and Morgan just pissed me off at times. For the most part, I liked her, but those few times when she would talk/think crap about Pip, it would just get to me.I definitely liked Fairy Tale, which surprised me. I can’t wait to read Sleepless.Note: This is an older review. So I don’t feel like I can get more into what I liked and disliked about it. Maybe someday I will re-read Fairy Tale and do another review. Better reviews (hopefully) in the future.
    • 3/5
      FAIRY TALE is one of the most simplistic titles ever, and it probably suits the story somewhat better than the original title FAIRY LUST. No major lusting going about, and I would go as far to say that Morgan definitely harbors a healthy helping of fairy hate. I did not know too much about the story when I finally picked this off the shelf. All I knew was that the cover was lovely, reminding me of a rather pretty Rorschach inkblot test, and the title had changed.Morgan made for an excellent main character with a great sense of humor, but I feel that she was the only character who left a memorable impression. Everyone else appeared and interacted with her, but I did not feel that anyone but Morgan stood out. It would have been nice to see more of Cam's reactions better as his world turned upside-down. I mean, star football player rapidly diminishing into a fairy? I am sure he would have quite an opinion on the matter. But this was more Morgan's story, which it now strikes me strange that her abilty to see people's futures never was really explained. Plus, I expected more about Pip's story about the Otherworld. The brief glimpse offered made the Otherworld sound rather fascinating - it would be a shame to leave it as is!FAIRY TALE is exactly that, but I would also add the adjectives "lovely" and "modern" in front of the title. Quite unique since casting a boy as the long-lost fairy would not have been my first instinct, but a nice discovery for those who are looking for more fairy tales.The writing is excellent and fresh, and this alone makes me hesitate to rate FAIRY TALE as "not spectacular." I don't know if other bloggers thought she overused "teen lingo" or name-dropped like none other, but I thought it was perfect. Some of the little things that Cam and Morgan did as a couple were pretty adorable, and I am sure any die-hard romantic would enjoy FAIRY TALE for their silliness! Cyn Balog had a quirkiness to her writing that I enjoyed, making me curious to watch out for her next project - there better be a next one - and hope that it showcases her writing more!
    • 4/5
      Fairy Tale is Cyn Balog's debut novel. It is about a high school girl named Morgan and her neighbor/boyfriend Cam. They have known each other forever, they have the same birthday, and are best friends. Right around their 16th birthday things start to change. A new strange boy named Pip moves in with Cam's family, and tells them Cam is meant to be a fairy king, and Pip is supposed to take Cam's place in the family!Morgan, Cam and Pip deal with these new changes and relationships. Morgan also has a little power of her own - she is a psychic who can predict the scores of football games, and where her friends will go to college. Morgan's loyalties are tested, and the relationships grow and mature. The story is told from Morgan's perspective. And it is interesting to hear from the human side, as she notices Cam's changes from human to fairy. Maybe it is from her psychic side, but she is the only human to see the fairy changes. I enjoyed this novel- it was a fast paced, light, funny, romantic story. And I look forward to reading Cyn Balog's next books.
    • 3/5
      This book was cool, but it was pretty random. It reminded me a lot of Wings by Aprilynne Pike. It's about a girl with psychic powers and her perfect boyfriend. But then her boyfriend, Cam, starts turning into a fairy, and they're both trying to somehow keep him in the human world. It was pretty predictable, and some parts were a bit boring, but I enjoyed it none-the-less.
    • 3/5
      This was a rather short, contained novel about fairy. It is Balog's debut novel and I have been wanting to read it for a while. It was okay. About par for the course when compared to numerous other young adult fairy books out there.Morgan and her boyfriend, Cameron, were born on the same day. They have known each other forever and imagine they will be together forever. Morgan is a psychic and as far as she knows everything she predicts always comes true. Then things with Cameron start changing and she can't tell why. That is until Cameron gives her the news that he is actually heir to a fairy throne and a fairy himself. He thinks despite this, nothing will stop him from staying with Morgan. That is until his human replacement shows up from fairy. Pip is a sweet human boy raised in fairy, he is geeky and awkward and Morgan does her best to help him fit in. He was the kid that was stolen from fairy when they left Cameron in his place. Morgan is determined to find a way for her and Cameron to stay together; but what does that mean for fairy and what does that mean for Pip?This was a hard book to rate for me because there were things about it I really loved and things about it I really disliked. I loved the dialogue. The dialogue between characters was always snappy, witty and at times heartfelt, never awkward . Morgan was a great character and I loved how she dealt with everything. Despite her psychic ability she is always very down to earth, honest, and has a great sense of humor. I loved that she wasn't another over-dramatic, whinny heroine. I also loved that her and Cameron has a solid base for their relationship; it's based on years and years of friendship. I also enjoyed Balog's writing style; her sentences are well put together and the writing itself is engaging.There were a couple things I didn't like though. I thought the plot development was weak. Morgan's efforts to save Cameron from his fate were weak and her change of heart mid-story was odd given the history her and Cam have. I was kind of torn mid-story because I couldn't decide if it was nice to have Morgan make a mature rational decision...or if it was just weird that she gave up so easily. Balog also never develops a very solid foundation for the fairies. You don't know much about their world or their magic system. It just is. So, from a technical standpoint the plot left a lot to be desired.All in all this is an okay read. I would read it more for fun than for any desire to read something wonderful and new. It was a quick read and a fun diversion, but definitely nothing awe-inspiring. I did like Balog's writing style though, so I may pick up her next book "Sleepless" just to see if the plot development improves. If the next book is like this one then it is minimal time to breeze through the book.
    • 3/5
      She's a very whiny main character. She even says so herself on multiple occasions. She's not likeable.

      I don't understand how she could be so selfish throughout the whole thing. She would rather have him deformed and miserable then to let him go away to be happy and useful, just because she wanted him all to herself. That's a little ridiculous. I don't think real people would feel this way, even at sixteen. Clearly he was a wee bit miserable.

      psht.

      I wish there was more fairy nonsense in this. I like magic and shit.
    • 4/5
      Fairy Tale is yet another book I’ve been meaning to read for a really long time. For some reason I didn’t really have high expectations for it but was still super excited to read it. I think it’s because fae books can be very hit or miss for me. I always want to read them but usually end up disappointed. Luckily I enjoyed this one.I absolutely loved Pip. He was by far my favorite character in this book. Cam was okay and Morgan just pissed me off at times. For the most part, I liked her, but those few times when she would talk/think crap about Pip, it would just get to me.I definitely liked Fairy Tale, which surprised me. I can’t wait to read Sleepless.Note: This is an older review. So I don’t feel like I can get more into what I liked and disliked about it. Maybe someday I will re-read Fairy Tale and do another review. Better reviews (hopefully) in the future.
    • 4/5
      Cam and Morgan had been together for as long as they both can remember, growing, learning and loving together. They are even planning their joint 16th birthdays together. Then suddenly things change and it turns out Cam isn’t who either of them thought he was. Desperate to keep her love with her Morgan hatches a plan to defeat a diabolical fairy determined to take Cam away, even if it means sacrificing the freedom and wellbeing of another boy who is rapidly becoming just as special to her.This certainly isn’t your typical young adult story with the easy happy ending. In that respect I think that it was interesting. Originality is something I’m starting to appreciate more and more. On the other hand I had a really hard time liking Morgan. She was just too self-involved, superficial and fickle for me to really enjoy her as a character. I did like both Cam and Pip and couldn’t help but feel bad for each of them. Ultimately the book felt like it defeated itself, nobody wanted to fight hard enough against inevitability and although I could see what was coming and didn’t really mind how it worked out, it was still a slight disappointment. Overall this is an interesting story with some original plot lines which would be good for those who enjoy teen romances but aren’t looking for the typical HEA.As an aside, it is my understanding that the original title for this book was “Fairy Lust” but that upon publication they changed it to “Fairy Tale”. I do see the reasoning behind the change, although all things considered the original title was rather apropos as well.
    • 4/5
      Fairy Lust by Cyn Balog is a glorious mix of originality and traditional Irish myth. This high school romance is spiced up with a touch of fantasy when the reader discovers there is a fairy universe that exists in conjunction with our known world. Morgan and Cam are meant for each other, and they have known it since infancy; a week before their sixteenth birthday, however, an obstacle is thrown into their path that makes there once predictable future suddenly uncertain. The characters appear at first to be your typical popular teenagers deeply in love, but as the story continues, the complexity of the characters deepens making them grow off the page until the reader feels as if he or she has always known them. Once you get past the first short chapter, you will begin to get so involved with the personable characters that you won’t want to put the book down until you’ve read it cover to cover! Balog writes a fantastical spin into the story that is continually surprising the reader, preventing the novel from being neither cliché nor a common cut-out. I really liked the ending of the story. I was not expecting it at all, and, though I may have been a bit dense while reading it, it is an ending that will keep reading wanting more from this amazing young adult author. I would recommend this book youth ages 12-16 and even older! Fairy Lust is easy to read yet filled to overflowing with lovable characters and pleasantly surprising incidences.
    • 5/5
      Morgan and Cam have always been together. Their fun and easy friendship naturally transitioned into a comfortable and loving relationship. Everything is perfect. They seem to be a match made in heaven. They even share the same birthday and Morgan and Cam have been planning a big sweet sixteen-birthday bash for months.A week before the big event things start to change. A stranger named Pip moves in with Cam and there seems to be secrets surrounding the reason for his appearance. Morgan begins to get a glimpse of what is going on when Cam drags her into an empty classroom at school and reveals a pair of wings ready to burst out of their encasement on his back.Cam is a fairy. He is the heir to the throne of Otherworld and the Fairy King wants him back to start preparing for his future. This isn’t how Morgan saw her life at all. How is she going to spend the rest of her life with Cam if he is a fairy? More importantly, how is she supposed to plan and enjoy a sweet sixteen party when it’s the same night Cam is supposed to go over to Otherworld?Cyn Balog has done something interesting. She has written a wonderful fairy story, but we get to experience it through Morgan’s human point of view. The characters are loveable and the story is unique. Fans of Melissa Marr’s WICKED LOVELY and Cassandra Clare’s MORTAL INSTRUMENTS series will definitely want to read FAIRY LUST.
    • 5/5
      Morgan Sparks and Cam Browne are the couple that every one is jealous of in school. Cam is the cute quarterback - Mogan is the "normal" girl (I know, I found it refreshing that she wasn’t the mega-hot cheerleader). They have been the best of friends since they were in nursery school and it was only natural for their friendship to evolve into love. They are so meant for each other they even have the same birthday. In celebration of their Sweet 16 - they have decided to throw a joint 16 birthday bash. A week short of the party - Morgan starts noticing some slight changes in Cam. He’s not his normal happy-go-lucky self. She’s worried there might be another girl involved... she just can’t figure it out. That is until Cam shows her the wings growing out of his back. It seems Cam isn’t being seduced by a new girl but by a whole other realm. He’s slowly becoming a Fairy. Seriously... a Fairy.Things start getting weird when a mysterious cousin named Pip appears, Cam can no longer throw a football, not to mention he’s getting smaller by the day, and he has no time to spend with her because he’s in "fairy" training. Once he confesses that he is a fairy king being called to the throne on his 16th birtday, it is up to Morgan to fight for their "perfect" love and do anything in her power to keep Cam... even if it means fooling the fairys and possibly putting herself in danger.This is another one that I've been gushing to everyone about. I absolutely loved this story. It has such a unique blend of fantasy and reality. Morgan (our narrator) has this witty, sarcastic humor that I found myself laughing out loud over. I totally got her! Cam and Pip were just adorable and I was going through all the mixed emotions Morgan was experiencing. I enjoyed that it wasn't your average tale about a girl in love with a fairy - but instead it was a struggle to stay together when so many obstacles were driving them apart. I also found it neat that it wasn't told through the girl becoming the fairy but through the eyes of the person in love with the fairy... which was a very different take for me. Although towards the middle I had an inkling as to what the ending would be - I think Ms. Balog did a fantastic job in getting us there and making us (the readers) feel good in the end.Fairy Tale is a charming story you won't want to miss - full of delightful characters, star-crossed lovers and plenty of magic.
    • 3/5
      Morgan and Cameron have been together since birth. But a week before their joint birthdays, Cam’s “cousin” Pip appears out of nowhere. To add fuel to the fire, he’s here to take Cam’s place in the life. Why? Because for Cam’s 16th birthday his present is to take over the throne as Fairy King. Slowly Cam transforms into a winged fairy and Pip is turning, well hot. With the help of Dawn, Cam’s guide to the other world but also his betrothed, he learns to accept his destiny. But where does this leave Morgan? She’ll do anything to save Cam and keep him here in their world, even if it defies fate or what they truly desire… Review: When I first heard about Fairy Tale, I knew right away I just had to get this book. Fairy Tale was a fun read from start to finish. What I love about this book was how it was not too overly dramatic. The emotions there were real and understanding and never once over the top, like water works sprouting every half page. Some of the highlight characters for me were definitely Pip and Dawn. Pip had this guy-next-book type of vibe, this adorable yet hot persona. I love his chivalrous attitude and devotion of love that he shows to Morgan. Dawn as well was a great character for me. Despite the fact that she’s the so-called villain in the novel, I just could not help but empathize with her. The ending is also love for me. It was bittersweet but definitely well done. Again nicely executed and nothing too over the top. It fell right in place with the overall storyline. Bravo. Since the ending can either make or break the book sometimes. But I have some problems with this book. Some parts of Fairy Tale gave me a reminiscence of Wondrous Strange. A) Cam is the prince to the Otherworld—Kelly was the princess. B) They both involved something being stolen in their cribs and placed in the other world. Aside from this, I had a few questions regarding the novel. Say by day, Cam is slowly changing into a fairy, but no one notices, however Pip is changing as well. Do people notice his sudden growth/change? What about going back and forth from the fairy world? They mention it’s an invisible portal but that doesn’t really explain the details of it. And how did they, the fairies, know that Cam was still alive? I am not entirely saying that Fairy Tale was completely the same as Wondrous Strange. That, my dear, is called plagiarizing. Fairy Tale still brings a new voice to the ever growing category. Overall: These are all small little details that the reader will not really notice unless you want to nick and pick. And overall Fairy Tale was a fun read.
    • 4/5
      FAIRY TALE, by Cyn Balog, is a bittersweet 'fairy' tale about a teenage girl trying to hold onto the guy of her dreams. Morgan and Cam have been girlfriend and boyfriend since they were little. Morgan thought she was the only supernatural in their relationship (she is psychic) but as it turns out Cam is a fairy changeling. He was never supposed to survive but the Fairy world wants him back and they send along a dangerous and gorgeous fairy girl to do it. Morgan fights for the love of her life, but soon finds herself dreaming of another...Cyn Balog seems to have the uncanny ability to create stories that weave themselves into my heart right from the beginning. I loved the realtionship between Morgan and Cam. They have been together so long, they were practically the same person. And at the end of the day, they still adored each other. But, the apperance of Pip and Dawn change both of their lives forever. The characters in this book were really great. I found myself attached to all of them in different ways and I wanted them all to be happy in the end. Pip was odd at first but after Morgan gave him a 'makeover' his confidence and charm really stood out. Since these characters were so great, I found myself disappointed in just getting Morgan's POV. I would have loved to see Pip's previous life and also Cam's training with Dawn.Overall, this was a great book and a different take on a fairy tale where 'happily ever after' is in the eye of the beholder.