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by Lesley Livingston
312p. 978-0-06157-540-2.
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Gr 7-Up In this sequel to "Wondrous Strange" (HarperTeen, 2009), Kelley Winslow is trying to move on with her life and acting career while desperately missing Sonny, the changeling guard who stole her heart. Months have passed since the events of the first book, and he is still stuck in the Otherworld "cleaning up" after the Wild Hunt. Back in New York, Kelley is still learning to deal with her new life as Faerie royalty when she encounters a murderous leprechaun in Central Park and is transported to the Otherworld. Readers will delight in the ongoing romance, the glimpses into the Otherworld, and meetings with all four Kings and Queens of Faerie. Shakespeare, however, takes a backseat this time around, even while the Avalon Grande Theatre is the site of the novel's biggest battle. Overall, in the world of "Twilight" read-alikes, Livingston's novels stand out. Kelley has personality and spunk that Bella and others are missing, and the "star-crossed" romance between Kelley and Sonny is more emotional and genuine than others in this genre."Lisa Marie Williams, East Gwillimbury Public Library, Holland Landing, Ontario" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
The star-crossed romance of human-raised Faerie princess Kelley and Faerie-raised changeling Sonny (Wondrous Strange) continues. Sonny pursues a violent assignment in the Faerie world while Kelley attempts to balance her heritage and her acting aspirations. The machinations of the four Faerie courts unfold in fascinating ways, and the superimposition of magical creatures onto a New York City backdrop adds a whimsical element to the story.

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