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Of Sun & Moon (Midnight Guardian #1)

by Bryna Butler (Goodreads Author)

3.59 of 5 stars 3.59 · rating details · 27 ratings · 7 reviews

Teens are disappearing in a small river town in southern Ohio as Keira Ryan begins her freshman year. Kidnappings aside, her worries mount as she crushes on an older guy, her best friend starts dating a spoiled cheerleader, and the parents that abandoned her at birth arrive at her doorstep. And, oh yeah, she’s a tooth fairy destined to kick some butt and bring about the en...more

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Dec 28, 2012 Andrea rated it 1 of 5 stars

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Here's the thing, I want to like this book, it's a local artist, but I just can't. I can't even finish it. Which if you know me, then you know that is only something I've done two other times in my entire life.
I won't talk badly about this book, but it is poorly written and feels like I'm reading a rough draft of an idea of a book. I feel like the storyline (saying this without reading but half of it) could have potential, but it's so bad that it takes away from the story.
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Feb 06, 2012 Lauren rated it 4 of 5 stars

You know those little fairies that steal into your room at night, take your tooth, and leave you a quarter richer? They’re cute, they’re tiny, they’re harmless, and they leave glitter by your window, right? Wrong. Everything you think you know is a lie. Growing up, Keira has always known she is special: she is a tooth fairy… and not the kind your parents told you about. Keeping her secret from her friends is the hardest thing she has ever had to do, and it leads to some serious complications.

The...more You know those little fairies that steal into your room at night, take your tooth, and leave you a quarter richer? They’re cute, they’re tiny, they’re harmless, and they leave glitter by your window, right? Wrong. Everything you think you know is a lie. Growing up, Keira has always known she is special: she is a tooth fairy… and not the kind your parents told you about. Keeping her secret from her friends is the hardest thing she has ever had to do, and it leads to some serious complications.

The premise of this book is amazing. I haven’t even heard of a tooth fairy novel before, I’ve read about vampires, werewolves, fairies, mermaids, and angels … but not the tooth fairy. For me that means that the plotline of this story isn’t one that has been overwritten. It’s original and brings a fresh angle. I’m always looking for really good paranormal or fantasy books, and Of Sun and Moon really hit the mark on both counts. Throughout the story, I really see the characters develop. I see the relationships grow and change. Butler gives us a great look into the characters’ thoughts and personalities, not just by what they say, but also by the choices they make. Of Sun and Moon has a great balance between telling and showing.

Most of the high school aspects of this story are right on the mark, especially the relationships, and because of this, I feel really connected to Keira. I understand the whole high school emotional rollercoaster and, on top of that, she deals with being so different from everyone else. It’s inspiring. Some of the ‘plot twists’ weren’t very surprising to me, and I can’t tell if they are meant to be that way, to pull your attention away from the even bigger surprises, or if I just happened to figure them out.

The cover:

This cover is beautiful. The girl’s laid back, classic pose makes me feel like she’s really comfortable sitting there in that dress… I am NEVER that comfortable in a dress! Not fair. The red dress with the pale skin and black hair makes the girl look really striking. Not many covers match the actual story, but in this one, right now, I remember the exact scene Keira wore that dress and had her hair like that. It’s really cool, and it ties me into this book in a unique way because the recognition only comes from having read the story. So, go read it, so you too can feel that connection!

I give this book 4.5 out of 5 stars: Very Highly Recommended

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Feb 10, 2012 Dani rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Freshman Keira Ryan is a tooth fairy. No, not some pink, sparkly being that rewards children upon that great milestone of teeth lost. Instead, think more kick-butt action hero devoid of the wand and glittery tulle. Keira’s a guardian, a guardian of children whom the monsters of childhood nightmares seek to destroy. As the strange disappearances of her classmates begin to plague her small town, Keira must claim her birthright and fulfill her destiny to defeat the evil behind the kidnap...more 2.5/5 stars

Freshman Keira Ryan is a tooth fairy. No, not some pink, sparkly being that rewards children upon that great milestone of teeth lost. Instead, think more kick-butt action hero devoid of the wand and glittery tulle. Keira’s a guardian, a guardian of children whom the monsters of childhood nightmares seek to destroy. As the strange disappearances of her classmates begin to plague her small town, Keira must claim her birthright and fulfill her destiny to defeat the evil behind the kidnappings… all while trying to navigate the rough waters of romance and her high school’s social scene.

I started Of Sun & Moon excited about the premise. I mean, tooth fairies? No one that I’m aware of has done anything with that particular childhood tale, so I was naturally curious to see how Butler would build a story around such an original character. Let’s face it, if not done correctly, a serious tooth fairy story could quickly become … laughable? But the explanation Butler gives behind Keira’s duty and purpose was convincing and made sense in the world Butler created.

However, in spite of the original concept and the persuasive foundation Butler laid for what Keira is, the story fell apart for me. It ultimately comes back to the issue of showing versus telling. It’s not enough to simply tell a story. Instead, the reader needs to be actively engaged, participating in the story alongside the hero and heroine – to feel, see, hear, smell, taste everything they do. When an author tells me things rather than shows me what I need to know, I find that necessary connection to the story and characters lacking. I’m on the outside looking in, so to speak — not involved and not fully informed.

This issue has the greatest impact on characterization and relationship development. At first glance, Butler has created a diverse and interesting cast of characters – she has done a good job differentiating them, making them unique each from the other. However, because we’re mainly told rather than shown things about them, I never felt like I got to know them very well or invest in them like I hoped. As a result of not really knowing the characters well on an individual level, to me the relationship development between various people in the story lacked depth and authenticity, and character reactions were sometimes strange and unprecedented. It was disappointing, because, in my opinion, Butler sets up some interesting relationship dynamics, but the development isn’t quite there.

Other things that fell a little short: plot development and the mythology. Because plot development ties in so closely with the character and relationship development in this book, it unfortunately suffered too. However, the pacing did keep my attention and moved things along pretty well. Regarding the mythology that is woven throughout the story, while the concept and explanation of the tooth fairy are original and believable, the rest of the mythology and the rules behind Keira’s reality never seem clearly defined. It is hard to wrap my head around how her world is structured and how it runs, once again leaving me with that outside-looking-in feeling.

Overall, while Of Sun & Moon has an intriguing premise, boasts an original concept, and promises intriguing relationship dynamics, it’s a novel that would greatly benefit from further character and relationship development.(less)

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Sep 24, 2012 Marsha rated it 1 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Young Adults

Recommended to Marsha by: Tiffunee

Have you ever felt as though you were starring in your own personal episode of The Twilight Zone where everyone likes a book but for the life of you, you cannot figure out why? Well, that is exactly what I felt trying to read "Of Sun & Moon." Normally, I read a book a day; however, I have been attempting to finish this book for two days now and finally after reading to the 74% mark, I just plain and simple give up!

The premise for "Of Sun and Moon" on the surface had great potential. A teenag...more

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Mar 28, 2012 Laura Elliott rated it 5 of 5 stars

"He was a mogdoc. Mogdocs don't love. They plot. They manipulate. They lie."

Colby & Keira have been forever friends but things start coming between them freshman year in high school. This year Keira told Colby the truth about being a guardian. Brooke, the uber-wealthy girl in town has become Colby's girlfriend and the disappearance of two neighborhood kids has people struggling to find answers. When the mystery leads to some surprising facts Colby & Keira's friendship will be tested. Ent...more

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Apr 08, 2012 JennRenee rated it 3 of 5 stars

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First I want to say the cover is gorgeous!
I found this book on Amazon and though I would give it try. It sounds different and original. The premise of the book is pretty interesting and it did keep me turning the pages. I think the idea was great. The myth behind the tooth fairies that the world hears is far from the truth. The so called tooth fairies in this book are not at all interested in the teeth as much as they are in saving the world, s...more

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Apr 12, 2012 Mcquilzniaks rated it 3 of 5 stars

Nice fluff about a supernatural being we never thought could be bad ass. Actually has a unique mythology and nothing to do with the common fable.

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