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Lament

the Faerie Queen's Deception
Dec 19, 2013
“Lament” is a haunting novel that follows the increasingly mysterious life of sixteen year old Diedre Monaghan. Diedre is a young and wonderful harp player whose life is turned upside down when she meets Luke Dillon, a town newcomer. Her life soon becomes entangled within a world of secrets regarding Faeries, murder, and Luke himself. Maggie Steifvater has not disappointed readers with this novel. It is a breath-taking read, and will keep readers on the edge of their seats the entire way through. The characters are incredibly likeable, and readers will find that they are not simply reading the story, they are actually living it. The setting is vividly described and well thought out, and the plot is never boring. The entire story is incredibly interesting, and there is never a dull or slow moment. Overall, the novel “Lament: The Fairy Queen’s Deception” is a read that is worth any reader’s time. Due to some rather colourful swears that are found throughout the novel, the author of this review recommends this novel for teens who are fourteen and above. There are no real “hidden meanings” within the book, and (with the exception of a few spots) there is no need to “read between the lines” while reading “Lament”. Due to this, this novel would not be recommended for a “book talk” or school assignment, but would be better suited as a pleasure read. “Lament: The Fairy Queen’s Deception” can be described as a dark, fantasy/romance novel, and is highly recommended by the author of this review.