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Dec 19, 2011

Karla(Book Addict) rated it:

This book brings a new element to the paranormal.

Jennet Carter is a VirtuMax Kid, being the daughter of a high rank Program-manager; she has always lived the wealthy life. Maids, chauffeur, housekeeper and access to the VirtuMax game novelties as a beta-tester.

That´s how she came face to face with Feyland a full Sim that´s been on development for years and while playing the game on her dad´s Full-D prototype, she discovered that Feyland was more real than anyone believed. More...

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Dec 13, 2011

Donna rated it:

Feyland is a fascinating realm of techno immersion gaming. The main characters are Jennet and Tam.
(For fun, just go look up Tam Linn...you'll be surprised at what you find)
Jennet was a difficult character for me to get to know. I don't have a great deal in common with a young gamer. She is the 15 year old game loving daughter of an electronic executive.
She plays games constantly and has access to the best and the newest games because of her dad's position in the electronics More...

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Jan 23, 2012

Kelley rated it:

Title: FEYLAND: The Dark Realm
Author: Anthea Sharp
Publisher: Self
Publication Date: 2011
Source: received copy from author in exchange for honest review

Genre: YA Fantasy/Gamer Romance

Cover: The cover definitely makes sense for the content. I think how you feel about the cover will dictate, in my opinion, how you’ll feel about the book, within reason of course. This book is heavy on the gamer/fantasy/folk lore element and that’s definitely reflected in the co More...

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Dec 15, 2011

Amanda rated it:

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Jennet is a high school student that is used to the better things in life. Her father recently moved into a state of the art complex that his computer company is helping design. The problem with this move is not everybody in the area is used to this type of wealth or technology. Jennet is also on a mission. She needs to find the one person who can help her defeat an online SIM game that may hold more secrets than she realized.
Tam is a kid from the More...

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Nov 04, 2011

Kaye rated it:

So remember how the other day I was bemoaning the fact that I can't find any more good renditions of the legend of Tam Lin? This little gem totally fits the bill.

Meet Jennet Carter. Fifteen years old and living the good life as an addicted sim gamer - and as the daughter of one of the top developers in the market, she gets the new stuff right when it comes out. But with the new game her dad and his friend Thomas have developed - Feyland, the most adaptable, immersive game to date - she More...

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Jan 04, 2012

Kimberly(Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer) rated it:

Feyland: The Dark Realm is pure, delightful fantasy. I thoroughly enjoyed this engaging quest and romance. It blurred the lines between reality and gaming. While I have absolutely no experience playing this type of video game; I have watched enough of my son playing quest games to appreciate the plot and understand the world of Feyland. I love the way in which Sharp weaves fairy folklore and Scottish ballads into this tale.

The protagonist is Jennet Carter and her father’s employer, Vir More...

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Dec 19, 2011

Elizabeth "Liza" rated it:

I received an ARC of Feyland last month for review and I have to say I am impressed with this book. It’s not what I expected, but it was a pleasant surprise.

Jennet is a strong female lead. She is resourceful and tries her best to be brave, even in the face of danger. She “lost” the game of Feyland and now is need of not only a strong player, but a knight to champion her. She finds both in Tam. Tam is brave, stubborn, and a bit impulsive, and just what Jennet needs. Tam’s family More...

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Dec 12, 2011

Sandra rated it:

Feyland is an intensely creative novel. In the technologically advanced future, Jennet is an avid sim gamer who comes upon an alpha version of a new game her father's company is making. But as she starts playing Feyland, she realizes there is a lot more to the game than meets the eye. When the evil queen steals part of her soul, she needs to find another gamer, a really talented gamer, who can help her battle the queen for her soul.

This book was so interesting to me! I've never bee More...

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Dec 05, 2011

Annette rated it:

Today's review is on Feyland: The Dark Realm by Anthea Sharp

I would have to say that Feyland is the most original take on a story involving the Fey that I have come across so far. Set in the future where we have gravity cars and 4D simulator gaming, you are sucked right in from the very beginning.

Jennet Carter, aka "Rich Girl", is the very first person to play Feyland. A 4D simulator computer game designed by her father and his best friend. The game is so adv More...

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Nov 15, 2011

Sandra "Jeanz" rated it:

WHEN A GAME…
Feyland is the most immersive computer game ever designed, and fifteen-year-old Jennet Carter is the first to play the prototype. But she doesn’t suspect the virtual world is close enough to touch — or that she’ll be battling for her life against the Dark Queen of the faeries.
TURNS REAL…
Tam Linn is the perfect hero — in-game. Too bad the rest of his life is seriously flawed. The last thing he needs is rich-girl Jennet prying into his secrets, insisting he’s the only o More...

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Nov 28, 2011

Tiffany rated it:

I was kindly offered an ARC for this book and after reading the summary, decided to give it a shot. I'm not a gamer myself but I thought the premise could be interesting. The book begins by introducing us to Jennet--the daughter of an electronic company executive who has access to the latest gaming technology. The world is dystopian, which yes, I know, is being overdone, but I still love it. Jennet has reached the highest level of Feyland, a game that completely immerses the player, body and min More...

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Dec 15, 2011

Lulu (The Bookworm is Here!) rated it:

Wow. This is one of those books that goes to show, even if they aren't published in the general market (big name publishers), they can be wickedly awesome and that the quality can still be there! It also goes to show never to judge a book by its cover! The story behind this one had me glued to it!
We read the story through two POV's. Jennet's and Tam's. I loved how it rotated between them (my favourite was Tam's POV). It gave different perspectives to the unfolding events. It also al More...

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Nov 04, 2011

Rebecca rated it:

Wow. This book is incredible. I'd give it more than 5 stars if I could. Seriously, buy it now.

I loved the whole premise of the book. A computer game that starts to cross into reality? Um, yes, please! The game, Feyland, is fantastic, and a little too real.

Jennet is such a fun character, and I'm claiming her as my friend. A little self-centered at first (aren't we all?) she learns what true friendship is, and how much it's worth risking.

Tam. What can I say abou More...

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Jan 12, 2012

Sandra rated it:

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What happens when a virtual world invades reality?

In a world where technology is crucial and video games are the highest level of entertainment winning is everything especially for young Jennet Carter. After loosing to the Dark Fairy queen in a new prototype called Feyland Jennet fears for her life and the only way for her to recover was taken from her is to find herself a real life Knight. More...

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Dec 24, 2011

Laurie rated it:

I read this story during that final crunch-time of the Christmas holiday season. Boy, am I glad I was pretty much ready because this book caught and held my attention. I could not put it down. I felt as immersed in the story as Jennet and Tam were in Feyland. Ms. Sharp manages to set the stakes high in this story. Then she ratchets them up at least a couple more levels. Whew! As well, she has created a world I could see. It’s very believable, both the human world and Feyland. Being a reader of f More...

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Dec 13, 2011

Cecilia rated it:

I really like the concept of this book, it felt fresh and fun. I have never been much of a gamer and have never really understood how people can get so hooked by it so at first I was a bit hesitant to read a whole book about a game but i was pleasantly surprised. It was awesome. The author was really good at describing the game in way so you got a feeling for it but it didn´t make you want to skip those parts of the book and that is really good. She made the describing of the game fun and intere More...

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Dec 13, 2011

SHANA - Sizzling Reads rated it:

5/5 STARS!

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In one word Feyland: The Dark Realm was: Magnificent!

Feyland is like nothing I've ever read before, and I was both intrigued and nervous before I started it. The idea was so out there though, that I had to try it, and at the end of the day I'm so glad that I did. This kind of originality just blew my mind! The time and care taken to weave together both reality and the virtual world was incredible, More...

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Dec 31, 2011

Sarah rated it:

This book took ahold of my imagination from page one, and did not let go until the end. Even now, I can't get the world of Feyland out of my mind (not like I'd want to).
I have added this book to my shelf of favorite books, and there it will stay. It is rare for me to find this much enjoyment in a book, and I'm glad I gave this a shot. I almost didn't because the cover makes it seem like it's juvenile fluff. But it is certainly not.
As I was reading, I found myself comparing "Fe More...

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Jan 04, 2012

Jessica rated it:

Jennet was a character that I fell in love with instantly. She is a girl who loves video games, has a great sense of competition, and is just tough enough without being overbearing. Strong in the face of danger, Jennet is my kind of girl. I'll admit that I absolutely loved both Jennet and Tam in this story. They meshed perfectly as a duo, playing off strengths and weaknesses. Their stories were both built up beautifully alone, but it was when they came together that Feyland shined.

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Dec 22, 2011

Julianna rated it:

Quick reaction: I really enjoyed this one! Very fun and quick read--with lots of good stakes. There were a few parts I felt could've been smoothed out, but overall, a definite page-turner.

Actual, full review: Original is here. (Note: Due to copy-and-paste, formatting and links have been lost.)

With a fresh twist on the faery lore, Feyland: The Dark Realm will slowly find its way into your mind... and your heart.

Anthea Sharp proves that self-publishing do More...

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Dec 19, 2011

Kelly rated it:

I am extremely impressed by Feyland: The Dark Realm. Once I read the synopsis for it, I was sure I would love it, but I certainly did not expect to love it as much as I did. I have to admit, it wasn't exactly what I was expecting it to be, but I loved what it was.

The blend of faeries (fey? I still don't know what the right term to use is. Someone please tell me!), ballads, and video games was amazing. It might seem like a strange combination, but Anthea Sharp wove everything together More...

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Feb 16, 2012

Rebecca rated it:

When I read the description for Feyland it sounded so amazing. Little did I know that Feyland would have an addictive quality that would keep me reading.
Anthea Sharp is an extremely talented writer and I was floored by how well written Feyland was. Not to mention it was incredibly enjoyable as the whole premise sounds like my kind of book. I loved the fairy world and how it was incorporated into a video game. It is quite unique and really good.
I liked both Jennet and Tam. I found More...

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Feb 09, 2012

RJ rated it:

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What happens when a game becomes all too real? Jennet discovers the answer to this question when she is thrust into the virtual world of Feyland, what she thought was ONLY a game...Suddenly, there is much more at stake when it comes to winning and defeating the Dark Queen. When the game becomes too real, GAME OVER is not an option.

Such a fascinating story. The theme of "entering a game/virtual/ new world" is one that has been done More...

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Jan 10, 2012

Stephanie rated it:

Feyland is one of the most incredible novels I’ve ever read. So fluent and written so well for a book that hasn’t even been released yet.

Jennet; rich girl transferred to such a new neighborhood, completely transformed by one game.

Tam; the guy living in the Exe-the most run-down part of town, gamer just to escape the troubles in his life.
These two characters were amazing. Seriously. They were well-developed, easy to like. I fell in love with them the moment the More...

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Jan 02, 2012

Simply rated it:

Anthea Sharp! You go girl! You got yourself a new fan here :) Feyland was such a quick and engrossing read I couldn't help, but read it in one sitting! It flowed seamlessly and was so vivid I felt like I was right there in the dark realm.
Jennet has the awesome opportunity to play prototypes of new virtual games that the company her dad works for makes -- what more could a teenage gamer want! But when things start to get too real in the latest prototype Feyland, Jennet must recruit badass g More...

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Dec 22, 2011

Monaliz rated it:

My rating: 4/5 stars
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May contain some spoilers
If I would summarize this book in one word, it would be exciting. Just wonderful read. At first, I was little iffy, since I count so much on the beauty of the cover, but yet again, I was proven wrong. Like most of the time.

The female lead is girl named Jennet. She and her father move to a new city. She's a gamer, and in a lot of trouble after playing Feyland. A game, where fantasy becomes reali More...

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Feb 21, 2012

Andrea rated it:

I have to admit when I picked up Feyland: The Dark Realmby Anthea Sharp I was nervous. While I love books about faeries, I'm really picky about the use of folklore. Thankfully, Anthea Sharp knows her lore.

Our two main characters are Jennet Carter and Tam Linn. I love the names. They come straight from the Ballad of Tam Lin, an old Scottish ballad. In the prologue, Jennet is playing the final level of the new Full-D sim video game, Feyland. It's not available yet, but her father is a More...

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Jan 14, 2012

Melanie rated it:

Feyland: The Dark Realm
by Anthea Sharp

I recieved this book as an ARC copy through Goodreads. I was surprised how much I enjoyed this book. It was a great book that I couldn't put down. It was fresh paranormal fiction. Definitely different and interesting.

Jennet is a strong gamer that finds herself being defeated by the Queen of the Unseelie. She needs to find another gamer who is stronger than herself so that she can reclaim what the Queen took from her or else f More...

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Dec 29, 2011

Karelyn rated it:

I was a little bit skeptical at first, but rest assured that you don't have to be an avid gamer to enjoy this novel. I could not put this book down! Within a few short chapters, I was fully immersed in this story and the plight of Jennet and Tam. Feyland was a fast-paced and thrilling adventure, an excellent blend of fantasy and reality.

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Feb 01, 2012

Chantale rated it:

I very much enjoyed this eBook and I have put the paperback of this book on my wishlist for things I want to buy and for my birthday wishlist .This is a different but yet fun read that will keep you reading until the very end. I highly recommend this one.

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