The Fairy Festival

The Griffin Sanctuary

by Ariana Jade

Drawn to the yearly fairy festival by the promise of real fairies, Charlotte visits the small town in the hope of getting a glimpse of these mythical creatures. A bad storm threatens to ruin the event and her friends tempt her with bad decisions. Will Charlotte get to see a fairy before they go fully extinct?

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The Fairy Festival is a prequel to the Griffin Sanctuary, a modern fantasy following mythical creatures and the keepers who tend to them with a sapphic main character.

Genres: Fantasy, Ebooks, Paranormal, Romance, LGBT, Lesbian, Fiction

52 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 26, 2022

Reviews

[Annette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm really impressed with this book and mostly the atmosphere the author created. Throughout the novella I could really feel the anticipation building and I could really feel how important witnessing this magical moment was for our heroine. Even though the story is short, the author manages to really give us an idea of the heroine's personality, character and the things she cares about and thinks are important. After reading this magical short story I'm really excited to read more about this heroine and to see what adventures she'll be having in future books!

[Joana · Rating 3 out of 5]

There's probably something missing here for me, because this was my first try into this series, and it's probably more satisfying if you know these characters, but this is very much a mood book, it gets you into this environment with fun visuals, that remind me of the Winx Club, more than something with plot. I really would advise this more to people who are already reading into this series!!!

[Cath · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book seven of The Griffin Sanctuary and the main character is Charlotte Beaver, who is hoping to become a unicorn keeper at the end of her studies. She and all of her classmates are waiting to see if they have been accepted for an internship at any of the places they applied to, a necessary part of their course. Meanwhile, she and some classmates end up going to the annual fairy festival, where she hopes to see the fairies bloom from the fields in a small town they have to travel to. There is a festival atmosphere and two of her classmates, Julie and Larissa, decide to go and try out loads of the stalls first. Rashid and Charlotte try out the food stalls and then head to buy tickets for the enclosure with the best view of the field where the fairies will emerge and fly away from, but find it is already sold out! She has been looking forward to this for ages, loving mythical creatures as she does, and her girlfriend Tina didn’t want to come, not liking animals or mythical creatures like Charlotte does. Her classmates even ask her why they are together!
They all meet up again at a prearranged spot and time, and hearing all the tickets are already sold out, the other two girls decide to sneak into the field where the fairies will bloom from, hoping for a close encounter. It is illegal and disturbing the fairies whilst still in their pods, could stop them from blooming successfully. Charlotte definitely doesn’t want to do anything to hurt a magical creature like that and refuses to go with them, no matter how much she wants to see the fairies bloom. Rashid stays with her, but with the weather taking a turn for the worse, the likehood of any bloom happening, decrease rapidly. The others get into trouble and Rashid has to go and collect them, leaving Charlotte there alone, with just a few of the stubborn spectators waiting it out for the rain to stop. Whether her persistence will be rewarded or not is for you to find out, as this young keeper in the making will appear in other stories. The story is a short prequel to the Griffin Sanctuary series and introduces Charlotte and some of the other characters you may find in the following series. I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.

[TaniaRina · Rating 4 out of 5]

‘If people cared about the fairies, they wouldn’t have gone almost extinct.’

Reading this brought back so many memories from adolescence through young motherhood when I’d attend the local fairs, cultural events, and the RenFaire. The booths, crowds, merchandise, food, scents, music, etc…

Fave quote:
‘Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.’
I soooo wouldn’t miss out on anything due to somebody else’s choices. I can do that well enough on my own, thank you very much (and I have, actually).

Have you experienced this in your life?:
‘Some things were worth waiting for, worth fighting for.’

Bring on the unicorns in ‘The Griffin Mission’.

[James Crawford · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is basically an introduction to a series of books. In this case six friends go to a fairy festival which consists of the usual vendors and then an area where people can observe fairies coming out of their cocoons.

It's a very different approach to fairies. They apparently hatch from eggs that end up in cocoons, there are Emperor fairies and the species is almost extinct.

A girl named Charlotte is the main character and she wants to get into Griffin Sanctuary to work with animals and is worried that she might not get accepted to the program. It's a very interesting introduction to a new series.

[Alexandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fairy Festival was a rather average reading experience for me. The story felt quite stagnant, and I often had the impression that not much was happening. What bothered me the most was the main character — her behavior toward her friends was at times unpleasant, selfish, and unnecessarily harsh. I understood her reasons, but it still occasionally spoiled the overall atmosphere of the book. Despite that, I believe the series has potential, and I do plan to continue with the next installments. However, this particular book wasn’t one of my favorites.

[Goddess of Chaos · Rating 4 out of 5]

"...perfect weather for a fairy bloom.”

This done in one prequel introduces us to a magical world where mythical creatures exist, where those who dream of caring for animals aren't limited to cats and dogs, or even lions and tigers, but could learn to care for Unicorns, or, at the annual fairy festival see them "bloom" as the newest fairies hopefully take flight for the first time.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick read that was enjoyable and interesting. Charlotte has sent out her applications to different places for her internship. She really wants the Griffin Sanctuary to work with the silver blush unicorns. Before that her and her friends are going to see the fairy blooms. I really enjoyed the descriptions and it made me want to be there to see such a beautiful site. I would recommend this book.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Richard Goodrum · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful short story. Charlotte and several of her college friends visit a small town known for their fairy festival. It's time for the fairy bloom: a time when many fairies escape their cocoons. When her companions abandon her at the event, she stays hoping beyond hope that she'll see the bloom. Well done and the ending is nice.

Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Great world building. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Wonderful characters.

[Donald · Rating 3 out of 5]

FARIES, Real Faries!

This "book" is too short and minimally developed, it exists as tease solely to entice the reader to become a paying patron. The idea is great, the introduction to the character is slight. Learn a few things but not enough about the main character. It is more an introduction than a book, which the writer should be more upfront about. If I had know this was the equivalent of a "sample" I would have skipped it, my time is too precious reading teases.

[Carylle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is a but of a change

This story tells of a festival of fairies and with it hope for the future of those who are given the blessing in from of the fairies dust for Charlotte she got her wish a few days later,for she has always wanted to work for the Griffin Sanctuary and now her wish came true.I would like to say thank you for all your hard work and may fortune smile 😃on you always 😁from a bookworm that loves to read more

[Bookdragon (JT) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute

I really enjoyed this it was cute and interesting it's made me Want to read the rest of the series. I liked how Charlotte didn't give into per pressure when her group was going to go something she knew was wrong. I also liked Rad something (can't remember how you spell his name). It was such a short story but it left me wanting more.

[Hayley · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting enough read. So short thats there's very little to rate it on really.

Charlotte seems sweet enough though she does seem to surround herself with not very nce people though. I do have the first book in the series so I will give that a go.

I did like the idea of Fariies being an migrating type being

[Claire Trickett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short book about a group of friends wanting to see fairies and getting into university.

Will they see the fairies and will they get into the places they want?

I received a complimentary copy of the book and I'm leaving a voluntary and honest review.

[Debbie Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Hard work and wise decisions allow Charlotte to experience a truly magical experience and to get into her dream program.

[DMA · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very unique short story. Great world building and I think the characters are going to be great. The only down side was that is was so very short. You were just getting into the people and place when it ended.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[DeeDeeWReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a fun story. Charlotte wants to intern at the Griffin Sanctuary with the Unicorns so badly. She also can't wait to hopefully see the fairies bloom.

Come along and see what comes to be for her.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Joyful

A clean, joyful short read introducing us to the Griffin Sanctuary series. The worth of having values and living by them powers the plot nicely. I would have loved to be there.

Enjoy!

[Lizzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The characters and story line were interesting. I'm sure things would have made more sense if I had read the other books but the author did a good job with descriptive details and drawing you in to how the main character was feeling.

[Dulaine Roode · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great start to the series.

Loved the short story on Charlotte and her integrity towards animals. She seems like a stickler for following the rules, and that is a good thing, especially when it can save lives.

[Linda (ellsky) Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another lovely prequel novella to the Griffin Sanctuary series. We're introduced to Charlotte, and we get to experience a Fairy Bloom event. The descriptions are beautiful, and Charlotte is a caring person who will do well in the animal sanctuary environment.

[Liza · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a very short book but fun.

Fairies are at risk of extinction but it's time for the bloom of the fairies. Sounds like a fun magical event.

[Rowan Creech · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an interesting prequel, I'm really interested to follow the story more in the books as they are published. Very engaging.

[Juanita E. Arp · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute short story and a great start to a new series. I can't wait to read more. I received this book as a Free copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.

[Becca Owen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy this author and this was a great little short story. Interesting concept, world building and characters and does not take long to read.
I would definitely continue this series.

[Lennie McDonald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Watching fairies bloom.

I liked this story. Was disappointed it was so short.
Was pretty neat to watch fairies bloom
There are more in the series.
Enjoy fairy lovers.

[Emma Haynes · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was meh.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable

Loved the short story, it's like a long prequel to a series, which I now have to read as it was interesting and a bit attention grabbing.

[Stephanie · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF.

[Lucy Gould · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magical animals? Sign me up!