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Believe: A Tale of Faye

Alyson L. Giles
Strategic Book Group (2011)
ISBN 9781609118983
Reviewed by Kam Aures for Rebecca’s Reads (07/11)

“Long ago in a faraway land…
A baby was delivered, a prophecy planned.
The girl unaware of the journey she would take,
Of the love and the light she would spread for a realm’s sake.
One child’s prophecy and a kingdom come undone.
Half-human, half-elemental the blueprint did state.
The time was upon them; the girl had grown
And one by one they would appear and lead her home …” (p.1)

Alyson L. Giles’ fantasy novel “Believe:  A Tale of Faye” begins with Deliah, a half human/half elemental being dropped off as a baby on the doorstep of Sam.  Sam was destined to be Deliah’s father, and father her he did with the help of fairy guidance.  Tragically at the age of eleven, Deliah suffers a heartbreaking loss and from there is where her journey to her destiny truly begins.  Deliah is summoned to defeat the Dark King and fulfill a prophecy.  Will she succeed?

There were quite a few thought-provoking passages throughout “Believe:  A Tale of Faye.”  One in particular that sticks with me is an exchange between Ostephen and Deliah on their journey.  It is raining hard and as Deliah is struggling to protect herself from the downpour, Ostephen laughs at “her human side shining through.” (p.69)  He proceeds to tell her that fairies see rain as a gift and then joyfully plays and splashes in a puddle.  Deliah follows his lead and realizes how freeing it was to act in a childlike manner.  The book is full of moments like that one and, although a work of fiction, I think that there are great lessons to be learned

Giles’ book is a light, playful fantasy novel.  I think it will appeal not only to the younger audience but also to adults looking for a magical, inspirational read.  Giles next installment in the “Believe” series, “The Adventures of Spirkle” is in the works and I look forward to reading it.


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