Debut novelist Kiki Hamilton takes readers from the gritty slums and glittering ballrooms of Victorian London to the beguiling but menacing Othe... read full description
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Oct 02, 2011
Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids
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The Faerie Ring is an intriguing, beautifully written, blend of historical fiction, mixed with the perfect dose of romance, mystery, and faerie lore, all set within the time period of Victorian London. I was completely enraptured with the story that I couldn't devour this debut novel fast enough. I absolutely loved reading this! Kiki Hamilton's writing is spellbinding and her story completely mesmerizing. The way Kiki mixed historical London with faerie lore was masterfully done, making this a t
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May 15, 2011
Ashley (Books Obsession)
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The story is set in London, 1871. Tiki is a sixteen year old orphan living in an abandoned shop behind the railway station. She pickpockets wealthy people on the streets in order to survive and also takes care of four friends who she considers her family: Shamus, a boy her age, Toots and Fiona, the young ones, and Clara, the little sick one who Tiki cares fondly about. When Tiki steals a beautiful red ring, which she hopes to trade for a bundle of money, she quickly finds out that it's the queen
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Oct 25, 2011
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Sep 30, 2011
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Hamilton presented a London that had so many abandoned children, orphans and pickpockets. It was a fragile and problematic time wherein money was hard to earn and food came scarcely. I was entirely sold out to how the world was built. It seemed real, complete with all the drama of everyday life in the streets. I found it easy to sympathize with the street urchins of The Faerie Ring because here in my country, there are a handful of them too. Their situation was really heartbreaking.
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Feb 26, 2011
The Faerie Ring is an enchanting novel, woven with dramatic adventure, intriguing faerie lore and a charming love story! I couldn’t stop turning the pages even though I didn’t want the story to end!
There is a little bit of everything in this novel. There's the historical aspect which is beautifully depicted! The not to glamorous streets of Victorian London and the oh-so-glamorous Royal Palace.... you feel like you're right there with Tiki. So, magnificent descriptions... check. Kiki di More...
There is a little bit of everything in this novel. There's the historical aspect which is beautifully depicted! The not to glamorous streets of Victorian London and the oh-so-glamorous Royal Palace.... you feel like you're right there with Tiki. So, magnificent descriptions... check. Kiki di More...
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Nov 29, 2010
Katieb (MundieMoms)
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The Faerie Ring is an intriguing, beautifully written, blend of historical fiction, mixed with the perfect dose of romance, mystery, and faerie lore, all set within the time period of Victorian London. I was completely enraptured with the story that I couldn't devour this debut novel fast enough. I absolutely loved reading this! I will be sharing my full review closer to the release date next year.
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Oct 22, 2011
Mary (BookHounds)
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The Faerie Ring is not about those circles of mushrooms found in your grass nor is it about fairies dancing about, no, it is about a real ring with a red fiery stone. Tiki is lost in an Oliver Twist-like existence, living with a rag tag group of orphans in Victorian times forced to pick the pockets of the wealthy in order to survive. She has recently turned sixteen and finds herself trying to steal bread from the royal household, but instead find herself almost More...
The Faerie Ring is not about those circles of mushrooms found in your grass nor is it about fairies dancing about, no, it is about a real ring with a red fiery stone. Tiki is lost in an Oliver Twist-like existence, living with a rag tag group of orphans in Victorian times forced to pick the pockets of the wealthy in order to survive. She has recently turned sixteen and finds herself trying to steal bread from the royal household, but instead find herself almost More...
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Sep 13, 2011
The Faerie Ring was one of the books I was desperate to get my hands on at BEA this year, but they ran out of copies right before I made it to the front of the line. (I was crushed.) Eventually, after I was back in Texas, the elusive book was in my hands and there was no way I was going to part with it.
I absolutely loved the time period and the setting. I was introduced to an entirely new side of London. It wasn't the rich, popular crowd, but the abandoned misfits who are struggling More...
I absolutely loved the time period and the setting. I was introduced to an entirely new side of London. It wasn't the rich, popular crowd, but the abandoned misfits who are struggling More...
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Feb 01, 2011
Kelsey
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I am so glad I had the chance to read The Faerie Ring. It was a mix of my favorite book topics: history, faeries, and romance. It was incredibly well written and the characters were all developed and likable.
Tiki, a pickpocket living with four fellow orphans by Charing Cross railway station, is a brave, innovative, and kind person. She works hard to keep her and her "family" alive and is determined to get them better living conditions. I loved all of her fellow pickpockets. C More...
Tiki, a pickpocket living with four fellow orphans by Charing Cross railway station, is a brave, innovative, and kind person. She works hard to keep her and her "family" alive and is determined to get them better living conditions. I loved all of her fellow pickpockets. C More...
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Oct 15, 2011
Gabrielle Carolina
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Though the plot felt slightly redundant of itself the longer it went on, and the pacing had lurches of lag, The Faerie Ring marks the start of a new Fey series sure to appeal to all those who are in need of a fix!
As is the case with many Fey novels, this first installment many prove to be the least exciting, it's sequels heating up the romance, bringing on the battles, and raising the stakes.
Book one was fair, but book two might prove to be fairer still, and you can bet More...
As is the case with many Fey novels, this first installment many prove to be the least exciting, it's sequels heating up the romance, bringing on the battles, and raising the stakes.
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Nov 29, 2011
Michelle
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Tiki is a young thief who steals to feed her “family” of orphans. One night she ends up in what appears to be a wealthy manor home. She ends up taking a ring that one of the Lords drops. When she leaves, she realizes that she was in Buckingham Palace, and the ring she took actually belongs to Queen Victoria. Unfortunately the ring is more than just jewelry, it is the truce between the human and Fae worlds. Soon evil Fae who want the ring are after her. All Tiki wants is a way to claim the
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Jul 08, 2011
AH- YES PLEASE.
More Victorian London, of which I canNOT get enough? Teen thieves instead of society girls who want to be anything but? A girl named TIKI? And faeries! No vampires, or werewolves, or demons but FAE. I have a feeling September 2011 will make this reader a very happy girl~
More Victorian London, of which I canNOT get enough? Teen thieves instead of society girls who want to be anything but? A girl named TIKI? And faeries! No vampires, or werewolves, or demons but FAE. I have a feeling September 2011 will make this reader a very happy girl~
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Jan 12, 2012
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Prince, pauper, and thief—all must work together to secure the treaty…
After reading the Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa, my expectations about fairy books became high. I was a bit hesitant to read this book, but the cover blew me away so I bought it. I'm glad that I did! The way the author described Kiki's world blew me away. I was deeply pulled inside her world. The streets of Victorian London , the Palace and More...
Prince, pauper, and thief—all must work together to secure the treaty…
After reading the Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa, my expectations about fairy books became high. I was a bit hesitant to read this book, but the cover blew me away so I bought it. I'm glad that I did! The way the author described Kiki's world blew me away. I was deeply pulled inside her world. The streets of Victorian London , the Palace and More...
Jan 11, 2012
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If you are looking for a YA read that is enthralling and uplifting, The Faerie Ring will surely fulfill those needs. Set in Victorian England, it is the perfect place for a story of the paranormal world of the Fey.
Kiki Hamilton fashioned a delightfully amusing book with a strange and creative premise. The characters are well written, especially with the protagonist, Tiki. She is this strong sixteen-year-old girl, who becomes the mother figure of her group of orphaned kids. You immediat More...
Kiki Hamilton fashioned a delightfully amusing book with a strange and creative premise. The characters are well written, especially with the protagonist, Tiki. She is this strong sixteen-year-old girl, who becomes the mother figure of her group of orphaned kids. You immediat More...
Jan 06, 2012
Epic YA Reads
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The Faerie Ring is definitely an Epic YA read, seamlessly blending elements of Oliver Twist, Cinderella and the paranormal Otherworld of The Fey together into a uniquely creative mystery set in Victorian England.
Sixteen-year-old Tiki at first seems to be a hardened pickpocket and the leader of a ragged group of orphaned thieves, who are living in a rickety, abandoned clock maker’s shop. But as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Tiki isn’t what she appears to be and the children she c More...
Sixteen-year-old Tiki at first seems to be a hardened pickpocket and the leader of a ragged group of orphaned thieves, who are living in a rickety, abandoned clock maker’s shop. But as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Tiki isn’t what she appears to be and the children she c More...
Nov 12, 2011
Gecky
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Fascinating Faeries
* ARC received from Tor|Forge Books
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The Faerie Ring is a great read that's full of intrigue, mysteries, and characters with secrets and something to prove.
Tiki is not an ordinary pickpocket, she used to have a really good life but after the death of her parents and a scary living situation with her aunt, she ended up on the streets.
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* ARC received from Tor|Forge Books
4 out of 5 gnomes
The Faerie Ring is a great read that's full of intrigue, mysteries, and characters with secrets and something to prove.
Tiki is not an ordinary pickpocket, she used to have a really good life but after the death of her parents and a scary living situation with her aunt, she ended up on the streets.
When we meet Tiki though she's really confident in what she does and has pret More...
Nov 06, 2011
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This book is set back in England in the time of Queen Vic and Prince Leo and all of them. It's about a girl named Tiki, who is a pickpocket. She is daring and pretty, and smart, and best of all, she isn't afraid to stand up for the ones she loves. I liked that the book was set in Britain because it always seems as though books about British people are the best. I also really liked that the book was centered around thieves, because I always like the thieves and villains. They always seem to have
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Oct 09, 2011
Harmony
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Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! Kiki blends faerie lore, historical intrigue, and good old fashioned street life into a great debut!
Tiki is an amazing heroine. Head-strong, a thief not by nature but by skill, and someone who cares deeply for everyone she loves! She is so fiercely loyal to her rag-tag group of orphans she calls family; especially since she barely has enough for herself. She's clever and gets herself wound up in so much trouble, it was addicting reading about her gett More...
Tiki is an amazing heroine. Head-strong, a thief not by nature but by skill, and someone who cares deeply for everyone she loves! She is so fiercely loyal to her rag-tag group of orphans she calls family; especially since she barely has enough for herself. She's clever and gets herself wound up in so much trouble, it was addicting reading about her gett More...
Aug 02, 2011
Colleen
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I have never read any story that involved a faerie until I read The Faerie Ring. Well, unless you count Tinkerbell. Even then, I only did it because my daughter must have REALLY wanted me to. See, I was never a big “faerie” girl…until now.
I started the book with a bit of reluctance, to be completely honest. Thankfully I new I had a deadline otherwise I probably would have put off reading it just based on my assumptions of faeries. I was absolutely hooked from the moment I started More...
I started the book with a bit of reluctance, to be completely honest. Thankfully I new I had a deadline otherwise I probably would have put off reading it just based on my assumptions of faeries. I was absolutely hooked from the moment I started More...
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Nov 15, 2011
Alexandra
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so far I'm liking it, although I really dislike the cover. it's black, with a huge hand and the ring looks like and engagement ring.... the plot moves at a good pace, which is always nice... review to come soon.
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Tiki lives in Victorian London, she is 16 years old and she is a thief.
Anxious about the other orphans that are in her care, and desperate, she finds herself one night in a lavish house, stealing a golden ring with a red stone. Little doe More...
so here is the review
Tiki lives in Victorian London, she is 16 years old and she is a thief.
Anxious about the other orphans that are in her care, and desperate, she finds herself one night in a lavish house, stealing a golden ring with a red stone. Little doe More...
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Oct 14, 2011
Mei
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Synopsis
Tiki's memories of her comfortable childhood are fading. She's made a new family and she'll do anything to protect them. Even take on evil faeries and magic that she doesn't understand.
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This book grabbed me in the first chapter and managed to hold my attention, a rare occurrence these days. Tiki was an interesting character, and if I occasionally wanted to beat her over the head and point out what was going on, well, that's a pretty normal thing for me.
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Tiki's memories of her comfortable childhood are fading. She's made a new family and she'll do anything to protect them. Even take on evil faeries and magic that she doesn't understand.
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This book grabbed me in the first chapter and managed to hold my attention, a rare occurrence these days. Tiki was an interesting character, and if I occasionally wanted to beat her over the head and point out what was going on, well, that's a pretty normal thing for me.
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Oct 21, 2011
Rose
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I really liked this book. i enjoyed it alot. At first i didnt think that i would. but i deffently do.its an action and romance. i thought that it is for all ages. from 7th grade up to 12th grade. i thought it was a cute book to read. glad that i choose to read it....
Its about this girl thats name is Tiki. she takes care of thies orphins and that she helps out with them.... well when i say helps out.. i mean takes care of them. she dresses likes a boy so people hat dont truly know her More...
Its about this girl thats name is Tiki. she takes care of thies orphins and that she helps out with them.... well when i say helps out.. i mean takes care of them. she dresses likes a boy so people hat dont truly know her More...
Dec 18, 2011
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- Although I don't like historical books I found that it was an advantage to The Faerie Ring that it was in the past
- All the characters were very easy to like
- The main character, Tiki, was someone I connected with straight away
- I finished this book with a smile on my face
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When I was asked to be part of The Faerie Ring UK Book Tour I was so excited! I have had my eye on this book for a while. I have to admit t More...
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- Although I don't like historical books I found that it was an advantage to The Faerie Ring that it was in the past
- All the characters were very easy to like
- The main character, Tiki, was someone I connected with straight away
- I finished this book with a smile on my face
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When I was asked to be part of The Faerie Ring UK Book Tour I was so excited! I have had my eye on this book for a while. I have to admit t More...
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Nov 12, 2011
(Benji) The Non Reluctant Reader
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I went into this book expecting it to a be a good read, but nothing special. I was however pleasantly surprised!
I thought the settings were the driving part of this novel. When Hamilton described them I felt like I was there, in 1871, whether the scene took place in the luxurious ballrooms or the chaotic, dirty streets. The settings were so good, and it felt like I was watching an HBO or BBC film in my mind. Few authors can paint such a lush picture in my head. I actually liked h More...
I went into this book expecting it to a be a good read, but nothing special. I was however pleasantly surprised!
I thought the settings were the driving part of this novel. When Hamilton described them I felt like I was there, in 1871, whether the scene took place in the luxurious ballrooms or the chaotic, dirty streets. The settings were so good, and it felt like I was watching an HBO or BBC film in my mind. Few authors can paint such a lush picture in my head. I actually liked h More...
Nov 11, 2011
Chrissy
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I'm not usually one to jump into reading historical fiction, but The Faerie Ring by Kiki Hamilton intrigued me. The faerie aspect made me interested enough to handle the 19th century time period. That said, after reading, I wouldn't really classify this book as historical. Sure, the time period is right, and the pace is a little slower (which I find typical of historical fiction, but many not actually be the case), but it didn't give off a "historical" vibe to me. It gave off an "
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Jul 08, 2011
Andrea
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I love when book surprise me. And The Faerie Ring did just that. When I was about to start reading the book, I read the back cover again and thought "Uhoh. Why did I sign up for a book set back in history? I never enjoy those." But I was surprisingly wrong! I enjoyed this book!
I loved all of the characters. Tiki was such a great character! Pickpocketing so she can keep her "family" fed. And her "family" isn't even More...
I love when book surprise me. And The Faerie Ring did just that. When I was about to start reading the book, I read the back cover again and thought "Uhoh. Why did I sign up for a book set back in history? I never enjoy those." But I was surprisingly wrong! I enjoyed this book!
I loved all of the characters. Tiki was such a great character! Pickpocketing so she can keep her "family" fed. And her "family" isn't even More...
Oct 01, 2011
Lisa
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As you can see, I didn't have much luck with this book despite it being on my most anticipated reads from BEA this year. I really wanted to be absorbed into Victorian London and experience through the eyes of Tiki, the main character, but it never worked out. Tiki is a street kid living in an abandoned shop with a few other orphaned children. They have to steal to live and often go hungry. I liked that the author chose to tell this sto More...
As you can see, I didn't have much luck with this book despite it being on my most anticipated reads from BEA this year. I really wanted to be absorbed into Victorian London and experience through the eyes of Tiki, the main character, but it never worked out. Tiki is a street kid living in an abandoned shop with a few other orphaned children. They have to steal to live and often go hungry. I liked that the author chose to tell this sto More...
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Aug 29, 2011
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I thought this was an excellent book! the entire way through was exciting and full of surprises and i never got bored! i loved the characters, the plot, and all the unexpected twists and turns on every page! i would definitely suggest purchasing and reading this book as soon as you get a chance! Thanx Kiki for writing such an amazing book! :D
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Nov 08, 2011
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The Faerie Ring is a story about a small group of orphans led by Tiki, an expert pick-pocket, who ends up in over her head when she steals a very special ring from Queen Victoria herself.
Oh yes, this is quite the Victorian fantasy. How does an orphan girl end up in Buckingham Palace and on first-name terms with Prince Leopold? Don't ask. Just enjoy.
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Oh yes, this is quite the Victorian fantasy. How does an orphan girl end up in Buckingham Palace and on first-name terms with Prince Leopold? Don't ask. Just enjoy.
The ring is actually a very special piece of jewelry, because it represents a truce between the Otherworld and the mortal worl More...
Oct 11, 2011
Joy (joyous reads)
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Well, I was enjoying this book until I got to the middle. I loved reading about Tiki’s and her makeshift family’s thieving exploits. The enjoyment lasted until I got to the part where Tiki was able to put the stolen ring back to the palace…quite easily. But that’s not the only thing that I had trouble with. I thought that even when Tiki and the kids were swiping food or coal or money, it was conveniently easy. But let's not focus on that. After all, there are other elements in this book that wer
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