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Fairy Tale

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Morgan Sparks has always known that she and her boyfriend, Cam, are made for each other. But when Cam’s cousin Pip comes to stay with the family, Cam seems depressed. Finally Cam confesses to Morgan what’s going on: Cam is a fairy. The night he was born, fairies came down and switched him with a healthy human boy. Nobody expected Cam to live, and nobody expected his biolog...more

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Published June 23rd 2009 by Delacorte Books for Young Readers

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Jun 28, 2009 Kristi (The Story Siren) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: own-arc, books-i-own, signed-arcs, signed-books

Fairy Tale is Cyn Balog's debut novel. I must admit that I loved the original title Fairy Lust, but novel was fantastic no matter the title. I'm a huge fan on the fairy/fae genre, so I'm always on the lookout for fairy related literature. Fairy Tale is in the lighter side of the genre compared to say the darker content of Melissa Marr & Holly Black. I'd group Fairy Tale with Wondrous Strange by Lelsey Livingston and Lament by Maggie Stiefvater.

This novel was addicting. I absolutely loved Bal...more

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Jul 26, 2011 Cara rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011, fantasy

Oddly surprising, and I'm still debating if that is necessarily good or bad. I'm leaning towards good though.

Morgan and Cam have been together basically their whole lives. They live next door to each and even share the same birthday. All feels right in Morgan's world. She helps people by being able to foresee the future, but as any gift it has its limits and sometimes causes people some pain, herself included. Her boyfriend is the star quarter-back of the football team, and right now they are pl...more Oddly surprising, and I'm still debating if that is necessarily good or bad. I'm leaning towards good though.

Morgan and Cam have been together basically their whole lives. They live next door to each and even share the same birthday. All feels right in Morgan's world. She helps people by being able to foresee the future, but as any gift it has its limits and sometimes causes people some pain, herself included. Her boyfriend is the star quarter-back of the football team, and right now they are planning their big 16th birthday bash. That model perfect life isn't as solid as Morgan thinks because as it turns out her utterly amazing boyfriend is a fairy. He has to return to the fairy world and serve as the King of that realm. Well Morgan will not accept this. She may have the disadvantage here but with the help of a human from the fairy world named Pip, she will keep Cam here no matter what happens. But questions arise. Will Cam be ok with being a fairy in the human world? Is their love enough to weather all this? Can everybody live with the consequences this will cause?

The writing had a very distinct teenage voice I was not expecting. Lots of brand names, shows, and other pop culture references were in it. Actually it felt like it was a bit over the top but it made the book really accessible and easy to read. And the author does a good job of making you feel invested in the story. I was eager to know how Morgan was going to help Cam, when it seems virtually impossible to do so without hurting somebody. The most interesting aspect I'd say was the transformations of both the guys. Pip was my favorite character. Who is so genuine and honest, probably too much for his own good. Morgan tries her hardest to understand and help Cam, but it becomes apparent fairly quickly she may be in over her head.

At times the book felt like it lacked a sense of urgency. There is a deadline and small window of opportunity to make this happen and that didn't always come through. I would also have liked to have seen more of Cam and what he went through. Then I thought her "gift" of seeing the future actually didn't add too much to the story. I understand why it was put there, but it didn't play a bigger role like I thought it would.

Weirdly enough I was ok with how it ended. Throughout the whole book I kept thinking I was not going to be ok with any ending. It was going to make me sad, and though it has a twinge of sadness in it isn't anything I couldn't live with.

It's a such a sweet and original story, and I'm positive other readers will love it more than I do. It just didn't quite do it for me, but now I'll be on the lookout for what other stories Cyn Balog has to tell.
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Dec 13, 2008 Karin rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: faeries, youngadult, 2008-reads

Morgan and Cam have always been together. Their fun and easy friendship naturally transitioned into a comfortable and loving relationship. Everything is perfect. They seem to be a match made in heaven. They even share the same birthday and Morgan and Cam have been planning a big sweet sixteen-birthday bash for months.

A week before the big event things start to change. A stranger named Pip moves in with Cam and there seems to be secrets surrounding the reason for his appearance. Morgan begins to...more

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Nov 04, 2012 Jennifer Wardrip rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Morgan Sparks and her boyfriend, Cam, have been together forever, basically. She knows they are perfect for each other, and nothing can break them apart. Then Pip, Cam's "cousin," comes to stay with him, and Cam is suddenly different.

When Cam finally fesses up, he reveals to Morgan that he is a fairy. He and Pip were switched at birth, and Cam's biological brother died. Now Cam is the rightful heir as Fairy King.

Morgan wants nothing more than to be with C...more

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Feb 14, 2009 Yan rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Summary: Morgan and Cameron have been together since birth. But a week before their joint birthdays, Cam’s “cousin” Pip appears out of nowhere. To add fuel to the fire, he’s here to take Cam’s place in the life. Why? Because for Cam’s 16th birthday his present is to take over the throne as Fairy King. Slowly Cam transforms into a winged fairy and Pip is turning, well hot. With the help of Dawn, Cam’s guide to the other world but also his betrothed, he learns to accept his destiny. But where does...more Summary: Morgan and Cameron have been together since birth. But a week before their joint birthdays, Cam’s “cousin” Pip appears out of nowhere. To add fuel to the fire, he’s here to take Cam’s place in the life. Why? Because for Cam’s 16th birthday his present is to take over the throne as Fairy King. Slowly Cam transforms into a winged fairy and Pip is turning, well hot. With the help of Dawn, Cam’s guide to the other world but also his betrothed, he learns to accept his destiny. But where does this leave Morgan? She’ll do anything to save Cam and keep him here in their world, even if it defies fate or what they truly desire…

Review: When I first heard about Fairy Tale, I knew right away I just had to get this book. Fairy Tale was a fun read from start to finish.

What I love about this book was how it was not too overly dramatic. The emotions there were real and understanding and never once over the top, like water works sprouting every half page.

Some of the highlight characters for me were definitely Pip and Dawn. Pip had this guy-next-book type of vibe, this adorable yet hot persona. I love his chivalrous attitude and devotion of love that he shows to Morgan. Dawn as well was a great character for me. Despite the fact that she’s the so-called villain in the novel, I just could not help but empathize with her.

The ending is also love for me. It was bittersweet but definitely well done. Again nicely executed and nothing too over the top. It fell right in place with the overall storyline. Bravo. Since the ending can either make or break the book sometimes.

But I have some problems with this book. Some parts of Fairy Tale gave me a reminiscence of Wondrous Strange. A) Cam is the prince to the Otherworld—Kelly was the princess. B) They both involved something being stolen in their cribs and placed in the other world. Aside from this, I had a few questions regarding the novel. Say by day, Cam is slowly changing into a fairy, but no one notices, however Pip is changing as well. Do people notice his sudden growth/change? What about going back and forth from the fairy world? They mention it’s an invisible portal but that doesn’t really explain the details of it. And how did they, the fairies, know that Cam was still alive?

I am not entirely saying that Fairy Tale was completely the same as Wondrous Strange. That, my dear, is called plagiarizing. Fairy Tale still brings a new voice to the ever growing category.

Overall: These are all small little details that the reader will not really notice unless you want to nick and pick. And overall Fairy Tale was a fun read.(less)

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Jul 05, 2009 Annalisa rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: girls under the age of 17

Shelves: young-adult, fantasy, romance, cover

Most ya fiction captures the deep emotion of teenage life without the drama queen narcissism. This book is not one of them. If you can imagine a gaggle of self-absorbed girls jabbering away in high-pitched squeal, you'd have a good grasp on the voice. It's like nails on a chalkboard to me. By the end of the first chapter I was ready to gag and chapters two and three were even worse. I nearly gave up at that point; it's hard to read a book in a POV you cannot relate to. Fortunately, there is some...more Most ya fiction captures the deep emotion of teenage life without the drama queen narcissism. This book is not one of them. If you can imagine a gaggle of self-absorbed girls jabbering away in high-pitched squeal, you'd have a good grasp on the voice. It's like nails on a chalkboard to me. By the end of the first chapter I was ready to gag and chapters two and three were even worse. I nearly gave up at that point; it's hard to read a book in a POV you cannot relate to. Fortunately, there is some funny internal commentary to Morgan that redeems her and makes her less annoying as the book progresses.

The plot is about a girl with a fairy-tale life complete with star quarterback drop-dead-gorgeous boyfriend who so happens to be her next-door neighbor since birth (look up Westermark effect) and so happens to have the same birthday as her. A little too perfect, but it all comes tumbling down when her boyfriend discovers that he's actually a fairy and at their upcoming sweet sixteen birthday party he's supposed to go back and be king in fairy world. It's not a charming romance between an ordinary girl and a magical fairy, but a struggling one where they are fighting to keep the relationship and their hearts together while these worlds are driving them apart. It starts off romantic and cheesy and falls apart; I like that.

Besides the voice, I had a few issues with the book. I found it implausible that Cam could be a fairy his whole life and not sprout wings and start shrinking until about a week before he gets his fairy powers. I also thought there were unanswered questions about Pip's history in Otherworld (why he was really hurt? how exactly do the portals work?) and Morgan's psychic ability (I thought that was going to play into some twist at the end). There's a lot of inference to the enchantress mystery with no answers; it's just part of the story so Morgan could see Dawn and Cam's changes. And if fairy magic did not work on Morgan, how come Pip was starting to look hot to her? Plus if Pip is supposed to be Cam's replacement, shouldn't he take his name too? The were also a few minor inconsistencies within the story, but not anything that would distract the target market in for a light read.

This is definitely not crossover fiction for adults, and with references to things like The OC and Sevens, it assuredly dates the novel, but I think girls today will enjoy it and relate to the protagonist. It's not deep or profound, but it is a fun read. It'd categorize the book as young-adult chick lit. I liked that Balog didn't pull out an inconceivable ending to a story that seems to have no happy resolution. Although the ending is predictable I still found it satisfying and thought Balog did a good job of getting the reader to change course and want the ending that isn't exactly happy but it isn't exactly sad; it's just what's meant to be. (less)

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Apr 05, 2009 J.E. rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: deb-09

Fairy Tale is a quick read mainly because it's a page turner!

You quickly fall into the story of Morgan and Cam, and by the time you meet Pip and Dawn you're completely caught up in their world.

To me Fairy Tale is an unexpected story, lighter and funnier and quite different from the darker tales about fairies also on the market right now. The writing is clever, the story is original and intriguing and has unexpected twists that keep you reading to the end. It has all the elements of a satisfying...more

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Aug 06, 2008 Mandy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: debut2009, 2009reads

Whether you read fantasy or not, you'll want to read this book-- FAIRY TALE is about a girl who thinks her boyfriend is turning into a fairy.

Seriously. A Fairy.

But it's not so funny when Morgan realizes that her soul-mate, Cam, is going to leave her forever in order to return to the fairy world. How can she get him to stay? How far will she go for true love?

This one will keep you glued to the pages and guessing until the very end. Well-written, funny, and touching--a can't miss!

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Mar 21, 2012 Cheryl rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Fairies/faeries/fey/little magical people with wings. I love them so much. When I stumbled upon this gem of a book, I was super excited.

First, it's a GUY turning into a fairy. GOLD.

Second, he's next in line to be the Fairy King. PERFECT.

Third, his girlfriend is psychic. FANTASTIC. Too bad she didn't see her boyfriend turning into a fairy in a vision. OUCH.

Morgan Sparks and Cameron Browne are perfect together (I kept thinking about Cameron Morgan of The Gallagher girls). Best friends forever, l...more Fairies/faeries/fey/little magical people with wings. I love them so much. When I stumbled upon this gem of a book, I was super excited.

First, it's a GUY turning into a fairy. GOLD.

Second, he's next in line to be the Fairy King. PERFECT.

Third, his girlfriend is psychic. FANTASTIC. Too bad she didn't see her boyfriend turning into a fairy in a vision. OUCH.

Morgan Sparks and Cameron Browne are perfect together (I kept thinking about Cameron Morgan of The Gallagher girls). Best friends forever, literally. Neighbors. Same birthday. Always on the same page. Until a week before their 16th birthdays. Enter Pip and Dawn, inhabitants of Otherworld who have come to take Cameron home, where he belongs (he is a "changeling," switched at birth and whatnot, like from the Trylle Trilogy), but not without a fight from Morgan. Goodbye, perfect relationship. Hello, complicated teenage angst. Yay.

Complete with a nerdy guy turned hottie, a pink gel orb thing, an oblivious best friend, and the kind of parents I'm glad I don't have, this is one of the funniest, most light-hearted, feel good books I've read in a while. Even when *beee(insert spoiler here)eeep* was going nutso and Morgan tried *beee(insert spoiler here)eeep* on the balcony, I didn't feel too bad, because I knew that *beee(insert spoiler here)eeep* in the end. Maybe since I've been reading a lot of murder mysteries with drama and suspense, this was like taking a breather, and I could not stop laughing throughout the whole thing. The situations the characters get themselves into in the first place are just ridiculous. Add a strong leading lady's hilarious sarcastic remarks, mix in her perfect boyfriend's cheesiness with a dash of mystery, throw in her best friend's pepping and cheering, and combine all of that with a huge tub of awkward and cuteness from the nerd with the Keds in the corner and a slap in the face from a determined fairy who is not happy with anyone until she gets what she wants. IT'S AMAZING. Oh! I can't forget Morgan's parents. Perfection. It's not all fun and games though. There's fist fights, vicious dreams, visions you hope are wrong, a crazy fairy threatening to kill Morgan, blood, sweat, tears, usual high school drama. It gets pretty intense.

Of course, if you are looking for insightful character and/or plot development, this is not the book to read. It's pretty straightforward with a small cast of characters and one clear cut plot line. You are given just enough to get the plot moving, but I didn't mind! The whole book takes place over a span of one week, so I can't complain over the lack of character growth. Haha. If you hate high school, turn away. Also, if you can't handle a teenage girl whining and boyfriend problems, stay away. There's tons of crying and self loathing. Morgan has many inner debates with herself about plotting and boys, and her best friend can get annoying with her own boy drama. Heads up.

Fairy Tale is clever and sweet.The characters are lovable and good looking. The plot is enticing and magical. The writing is smooth and easy to devour. It's got a great sense of humor to it, plus wands and helping people! Yeah! I was able to knock this book out in a couple hours. I sat on my bed, hoping I'd find the classic "happy ending" when I finished and shushing anyone who tried to disturb me. Fairy Tale is so much fun to read, and I'll probably read it again when I'm in a fairy mood. The ending was exactly what I wanted. Too bad I want more.

I'm depressed with the fact that Cyn Balog isn't planning a sequel. Darn it, Cyn Balog. You're killing me. However, like Pip, I shall wait patiently until you give me what I want. A sequel to Fairy Tale. Please. You can do anything. Like write a sequel. Haha.(less)

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Aug 15, 2009 thebookblogger rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

If I had to describe FAIRY TALE in one word, I'd probably say amazing or unbelievable or stunning, because that's what I'm constantly thinking about it.

FAIRY TALE is about Morgan and Cam. They've been best friends and in love with each other their whole lives. Then, almost suddenly, everything changes. Cam is distant and losing his energy. When Morgan has just about had enough, because she loves him too much and wants to help him get through whatever his problem is, he tells her. Or shows her is...more

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Nov 09, 2010 Princess Bookie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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My Thoughts: Hmm, how shall I start this review? I really wanted to love this. I had been looking forward to it for a long time. It just lingered on my TBR and finally made its way to the top. I started off not knowing what to expect. By about 40 pages in, I almost stopped. We are introduced to Morgan and Cam who have been together since they were kids. Heck, they wore in diapers together. They have always known each other and known they would end up together. Morgan is a little bit of a psychic...more My Thoughts: Hmm, how shall I start this review? I really wanted to love this. I had been looking forward to it for a long time. It just lingered on my TBR and finally made its way to the top. I started off not knowing what to expect. By about 40 pages in, I almost stopped. We are introduced to Morgan and Cam who have been together since they were kids. Heck, they wore in diapers together. They have always known each other and known they would end up together. Morgan is a little bit of a psychic and she just assumed he would be in her life forever. They even have the same birthday. About a week before their 16th birthday arrives, Cam is told he is a fairy and its time to go back to the Otherworld. He does not like this and he tells Morgan about it. This is the part where I wanted to smack her. He tried explaining it to her and she kept coming up with excuses of why it couldn't be true. I know it would be hard to understand but how many ways does he have to say it? After that, the boy who was taken when Cam was switched at the hospital, Pip is his name, comes and lives with Cam's family. Overall, his mom and dad were pretty understanding about all this and they believed it all. Weird.

Well, another girl comes as well to take Cam into the Otherworld. That is her responsibility. She annoyed me!! I never really felt a connection to Cam. Even though the book does focus on him a bit, we never really get to know him. We just know he's popular, on the football team, he's Morgan's boyfriend, etc. We do get to know Pip really well. Him and Morgan unite to form a plan to get Cam to be able to stay. If you want to find out what happens, read the book!

Overall: It was an alright book. I really love fairies but this one just didn't do it for me. I think it was written for younger audiences. I didn't dislike it, but I didn't really love it either. I'm happy the way it ended, it was surprising, but appropriate. I'm glad it was a short book though.

Cover: Like it. It's a pretty cover.
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Jul 13, 2009 Karina rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Aug 05, 2009 Jacqueline rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy-paranormal, young-adult, read-in-2009, for-review

This novel is sweet, enchanting, and puts a unique twist on the young adult love story. However, what really makes this one standout for me is Cyn Balog's great sense of humor.

Morgan is a pretty typical teenager, if you ignore the facts that she has psychic abilities and a rare bond with her neighbor, best friend, and boyfriend, Cameron. It's her intelligence and wit though that make her such fun character to experience the story through. Her observant and dry commentary is what propels this nov...more

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Apr 06, 2009 Teen rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: audience-h-s, urban-fantasy, fairies

This book just makes you feel warm and fuzzy after reading it. At times you laugh out loud and at other times you'll be biting your nails. The story could be a little to perfect for some, but I like happy endings and fairy tales.
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Sorry, but I had to offer a counter-point…It was a fairly enjoyable read, but I had problems with some aspects of the main character, mainly her willingness to let someone suffer a horrible fate so she could keep her boyfriend. There was never really anything she could...more

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Aug 08, 2009 Crystal rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2009

This book was just ok for me. It was a quick read and kept me interested but I never felt connected to the characters. Even though I understood why Morgan chose her path I think she flip flopped to fast. The ending felt rushed IMO. I have so many questions and from what I read on the authors website she is not planning a sequel so I fear they will never be answered. I don't think this book should be classified as "fairy" since you really don't get to see into that world very much. There was one...more

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Jul 31, 2009 Usako rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: sci-fi-and-fantasy, read-2009, young-adult, season-sum09

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Mar 10, 2009 Angela rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: faeries-and-fey, 2009, pub-del

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Aug 08, 2009 Shannon rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2009, ya-12up

This book was horrible. The main character had every bad female characteristic I could possibly imagine; it actually made me angry. She was sarcastic, selfish, and a cry baby. The only reason I finished the book was that I was praying she would redeem herself in the end and make me feel better. Actually, it only got worse. The only good thing associated with this book was that my 13 year old daughter, who was reading it at the same time as me, hated her even more (if that is possible) and couldn...more

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Apr 13, 2009 Stacey rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was taken off guard a bit at the love triangle-ness of this book, but in the end really really enjoyed it. I don't think I gave it 5 stars because it didn't wow me, but it was awfully close. 4 1/2 I'd say. I was happy with the way it ended. It was what I was rooting for all along.

Now I want to know what happens to the characters after this whole thing!

One thing I am wondering about is the title. For those of you who don't know it has changed. I for one really like the new title, and am wonde...more

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Nov 29, 2011 Michelle rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, romance, teen

Cam and Morgan were born on the same day and grew up next door to each other, so maybe it was inevitable that they would fall in love. But a few weeks before their sixteenth birthday party Cam begins to act strangely and weird new boy comes to stay with him. Pip doesn't fit in, but Morgan takes pity on him and helps him out at school. Then she realizes that Pip knows what is going on with Cam. She finally gets them to confess and is stunned to discover that Cam is actually a changeling left by t...more

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Nov 07, 2011 Kate rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, supernatural, fae

While this book was unusual, I wasn't sure it actually had a point. It's not exactly that things happened for no reason; I just didn't entirely feel that the story itself had a reason. Normally books like this one will have themes of sacrifice or love or making difficult choices. The theme of Fairy Tale seemed to be something like "high school relationships are fickle." Which is true but not really something to base a story on. I'm ironically flailing around here for a way to describe the proble...more

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May 28, 2013 Gladys rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Definitely for a younger audience

Shelves: faeries, teen-reads

Initial thoughts finishing this book, “Well, that was… different.”

I’m not entirely sure how I feel about it… I don’t want to say it was horrible, because in reality, I rather enjoyed quite a bit of it. However, it wasn’t “ahh-mazing” either. For what the characters were and what the plot was, it was a very simple read on the whole. Let’s start off with the characters: Morgan, our snappy heroine, got on my nerves several times. To me, she seemed like those “Queen Bee” sort of characters, a bit su...more

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Jul 30, 2012 Christy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fairies, fantasy, fiction, high-school-interest, paranormal-romance, teen, urban-fantasy, visions

Morgan is a fifteen-year-old who grew up with Cam, her best friend and the love of her life. She's a psychic and he's the quarterback on the football team. They know everything about each other...or so they thought. Days before their shared sixteenth birthday, a bizarre stranger shows up who claims Cam is really a fairy, and on their birthday, Cam is to return to the Otherworld to be the sole heir to the throne. Not to mention Cam has a horrible, yet gorgeous fairy guide attached to his side. Co...more

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Jan 04, 2012 Shweta rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ya-fantasy

I happened to come across this book when I was browsing through the book store with no intention of buying anything ( read it as book buying ban ) but the cover and the dust jacket summary made me want to read it.

The ease with which Cyn Balog made us a part of Morgan's world was the first thing I noticed in this book. Morgan is the narrator but I think I have seen better narrators than her. She was sweet, very much in love with Cam and totally confident of her psychic abilities but she some how...more I happened to come across this book when I was browsing through the book store with no intention of buying anything ( read it as book buying ban ) but the cover and the dust jacket summary made me want to read it.

The ease with which Cyn Balog made us a part of Morgan's world was the first thing I noticed in this book. Morgan is the narrator but I think I have seen better narrators than her. She was sweet, very much in love with Cam and totally confident of her psychic abilities but she some how failed to make me feel for her.

If I had to judge Cam from Morgan's narration , I can say I really liked this guy. He was something every girl dreams of. But if I had to judge him based on what I saw of him in the story , he fell short in every category. These two are supposed to be in love but not even for a minute did I feel that this love is worth all the fuss. It never felt more than just good friendship.If she wanted to save him for the sake of their friendship, I would have agreed with her. May be even cheered her on. But love , was a little too much to believe.

When a book has a baseline plot as good as this ( yes, I liked the plot ) one I was expecting a better execution. If you want us to believe that this is the love worth fighting for, show it please!

I loved Dawn . She is supposed to be bad (evil) in this story but I think I had more sympathy for her than I had for Morgan . Also there are certain aspects of the story that go totally unexplained. If this was one in a series I would have justified that second book will have the answers to my questions but looks like this is a standalone . So fell short there too..

This in no way means the book isn't good. As I said , it has a great plot. The way characters were represented was something that fell short of the mark. I read it in one sitting so , it was engaging but I just didn't love it as much as I wanted to.I am definitely going to read Cyn Balog's next book Sleepless . Never give up on an author until you have read more than one book .(less)

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Dec 27, 2011 Christina Ly rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fey, obviously-bad-book

I read this book a while ago, and let's just say that it was one of the most disappointing books I have read in my entire life (yes, because even children picture books are better then this).

Spoiler, read at your own risk:

The book is about a pair of neighbors who have been with each other their entire lives. Morgan, the female protagonist claims that Cam is her love throughout the entire thing. Yet her love for him seems so superficial. Did she really love him? Or was it merely admiration? Whic...more

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Dec 14, 2011 Liyana rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Fairy Tale was a light read. Unique, it was somehow more realistic for me. This is due to one factor: when Cam changes into a fairy, he shrinks. I like reading everyone's perceptions of fairies but this is the one form that strikes with me. Cam's transformation from a human teen to a fairy king is barely noticeable. Other than one part about his commaniding gaze and the fact that he orders Dawn (his advisor/future wife) around, he's still the same lovable Cam.

Morgan, as a narrator, was quirky, s...more

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Nov 17, 2011 Mary rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: other, favorites, human

I've never read fairy stories before, unless you count The Mortal Instruments in which fairies don't appear much. This is the first book that the fey were the main characters. I liked the book. I liked Morgan's wit and humor. Chick Lit combined with stories of the fey.

I cried in the end of the book, when Cam left something for Morgan and she still remembers, even though it's a distant memory. I liked how Pip's and Cam's character changed throughout the story. I felt the transitioning period, alt...more

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Sep 22, 2011 Stacey rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I really enjoyed this book! It started and ended with one book! Authors don't do that to much even though I would love. Book 2 where book 1 left off, don't want to spoil the book for everyone. Morgan our main female character is dating and has been dating Cam since there were 5, they are the perfect couple. He is star quarterback for the high school and she is always in the stands watching. Then a week before their 16 birthdays (they have the same birthday) Cam turns distance and almost sickly....more

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Jul 02, 2011 Amy (Books, College, and Other Random Things) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Fairy Tale is Cyn Balog’s first novel.

Morgan Sparks is a sophomore and goes to Stevens High. She is a psychic and often tells people at her school what will happen later on in their life when they ask. Her boyfriend, Cameron Brown, is a quarterback that seems to have a bright future in football, but in the last game, he confides in Morgan that he blacked out right before the game was over. She can tell he is stressed, so she decides to try to see what Cam’s future will be. What she sees scares h...more

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Apr 16, 2011 Annie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This novel is completely addicting. I brought it to school today and was reading it hidden under my desk all day. I had to know what happened.

I loved the fact that the book was written from the human's point of view. Morgan is seeing the change but not actually experiencing it. I'm surprised that Morgan being psychic isn't talked about in the blurb. Especially because she bases a lot of what she thinks on what she sees in her visions. Morgan's character is also very captivating and impressive. S...more

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Cyn Balog is a normal, everyday Jersey Girl who always believed magical things can happen to us when we least expect them. She is author of young adult paranormals FAIRY TALE (2009), SLEEPLESS(2010), STARSTRUCK (2011), TOUCHED (2012), and her most recent release: DEAD RIVER (2013).e. She lives outside Allentown, Pennsylvania with her husband and daughters.

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“When I feel comfortable enough that he is not going to trip me, I manage to look down, and see that his feet are gliding gracefully on the floor in his bloack loafers. He's even doing this very hot rhythmitic figure eight with his hips. Maybe it's the music that's growing on me, or it's that I'm giddy from not having had anything to eat except half a miniquiche, but after a moment or so, I start to move my hips, too. And suddenly, I'm breathless again, but in a good way. Once Pip gets into the groove, he stops looking at the instructor and his eyes fasten on me. So close like this, they're shocking in their brilliance, so light blue as to be almost white. Like silver medallions moving back and forth on a chain, they're hypnotizing. Where did they come from? I swear they weren't so beautiful a day ago, when we were sitting in the food court, talking about ewl and popping stag mints. " Where did you learn to do this?" I whisper in his ear, still unable to break from his gaze. " Faries love to dance. This is similar to one of theirs," he explains as he slows to near a stop. His eyes focous on Fit Lady again, and before I can ask what he's doing, he expertly glides his leg out from underneath his body, dragging his foot on the ground. " Yours should follow him," Fit Lady says, watching my legs. ...then I feel her hand on my leg, pulling it up into the air. I toddle about on one leg like a top that's about to fall, so Pip steadies me, and I hold on so tight to his arms with my sweaty hands as to cut off his circualtion. But he doesn't seem to mind. I watch as she grips my leg at the knee and pulls it, higher, higher … almost to Pip's hip level, then force me to extend and curve it around him. Ow, I am not a pretzel. " What are you doing?" " Gancho," she says. " Just take your leg up and wrap it around his body." " Wait. Wh- wh-at?" He's still staring at me with those amazing eyes as I push him away, falling back onto my elbows with a deafening crack.” — 1 person liked it

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