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Temp
by
A.E. Mayer (Goodreads Author)
You might imagine the Collision that catapulted magical creatures to Earth would make every moment miraculous. But jobs were just as dull, and life could be just as boring. Traffic still stunk, only now with dragon Flyways above highways, the stink was worse than ever.
Jackson Bee Belle Elders (Bee for short) is a promising Magical Sciences major who ends up smack in the mi...more
Jackson Bee Belle Elders (Bee for short) is a promising Magical Sciences major who ends up smack in the mi...more
Paperback, 238 pages
Published
June 6th 2011
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I have re-read it often.
I am also hopeful that there will be a sequel. I think my favorite character is Angus. But I really liked Ninwicket to, I thought he was pretty interesting and funny.
I am also hopeful that there will be a sequel. I think my favorite character is Angus. But I really liked Ninwicket to, I thought he was pretty interesting and funny.
3 1/2 stars - I found it hard to get into and confusing at first. I wasn't sure what was going on...but as I read I started to follow better and the story finally took off and I wanted to know what happened and how it was going to end. So a 3 for the beginning and a 4 for the ending. I will be posting a review on my blog in a few weeks. I will post it here then. Thanks
At first this book confused me a bit(as may this review confuse you), I wasn't sure what was going on with the Door situation and...more
At first this book confused me a bit(as may this review confuse you), I wasn't sure what was going on with the Door situation and...more
This is a really well written book. The style is engaging and fun--accessible to anyone. I couldn't help but smile at some of the well tunred phrases the author sprinkled throughout. The book follows Bee as she shovels away at her depressing job working at a placement firm. A temp firm that places magical creatures in jobs in the community--dwarves, vampires, pixies, and the occasional something or other. With a horrible boss and nothing to exciting going on, Bee takes off for an adventure despi...more
I really enjoyed Temp: An Accidental Fairytale. It is a fun book with interesting characters. Although her world is vastly different than ours, Bee is like so many of us feeling stuck in the ordinary and not knowing how to go after her dreams. I could relate to Bee instantly with her lack of self-confidence and her willingness to do her job to the best of her abilities despite the difficult circumstances in which she worked. This made the story all the more interesting as we see her transform fr...more
Set in a time where the world of Magic has "collided" with the mundane Earth due to a bored and demoted god who gums up the works. The modern day world is now full of magical creatures. With a few major changes such as a magical teleportation system through PayPer Doors, deserted rural areas in control of vampires and other creatures, and the oceans controlled by monsters, for most people daily life has not changed much. There is still traffic, boring jobs, and mundane day to day activities. Bee...more
How to begin? A.E. Mayer is a fabulous writer – the ‘world’ that she has created in the story is absolutely amazing. There are a number of supernatural creatures that you encounter in this book that are so freaking interesting. The way that A.E. Mayer describes the creatures and surroundings is awe inspiring. Bee has decided she has had enough of playing it safe and dealing with her wretched employer so she goes on an amazing adventure, where she discovers her true self – Bee handles all difficu...more
This was a fun, light-hearted and humourous read. The world building is very detailed and unique.
The story is full of eclectic and interesting characters. Ninwicket was a mischievous and lovable troublemaker. I loved seeing what he got himself into. Angus was the hottest wolf I’ve ever met. I was swooning for him before Bee even got a glimpse of his human form. He was strong and protective like most alphas, and yet was still quite nice and respectful.
I would love to read more stories based in th...more
The story is full of eclectic and interesting characters. Ninwicket was a mischievous and lovable troublemaker. I loved seeing what he got himself into. Angus was the hottest wolf I’ve ever met. I was swooning for him before Bee even got a glimpse of his human form. He was strong and protective like most alphas, and yet was still quite nice and respectful.
I would love to read more stories based in th...more
This is an imaginative story with a middle grade fantasy feeling to it that had fun and adventure. Some witty moments and creative characters. It is really is very different than any other story I've read and I found that refreshing.
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A.E. Mayer was born in Atlanta, Ga. She lived in Florida, Virginia, Boston and Alabama before deciding to settle in north Georgia with her husband and itty bitty dog. Mayer graduated from Washington and Lee University where she majored in print journalism with a side of literature and studio art and a minor in long walks and napping. Before writing books, she worked as a movie store clerk, trade s...more
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