Cheval Bayard

by Artemis Greenleaf, Jim Stoner (Photographer)

If Sarah Reeves was a faery instead of a human, it would be a whole lot easier for her to get what she wants: to ride Cheval Bayard in an elite competition; to earn a spot on the Mundane Intervention Team; and for Brendan Greenwood to like her. But Regan, her archrival at the stables is doing everything she can to steal Cheval Bayard out from under Sarah. There are more students than spaces for the Mundane Intervention Team, and competition is fierce. And Brendan inexplicably likes mean-girl Dahlia. It's enough to make Sarah wonder if she should leave the realm of Faerie and return to the Mundane world, where she might feel like less of a freak. After all, she seems to be the one person who is painfully ordinary in a place where everyone and everything is magic. But when she and her friends stumble upon a terrifying conspiracy, her humanity may be the only thing that can save both worlds.

187 pages, Paperback

First published October 22, 2010

About the author

Artemis Greenleaf has devoured fairy tales, folk tales and ghost stories since before she could read. Artemis did, in fact, marry an alien and she lives in the suburban wilds of Houston, Texas with her husband, two children and assorted pets. She writes both fiction and non-fiction and her work has appeared in magazines and as novels. For more information, please visit artemisgreenleaf.com.

Reviews

[Emmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

•audiobook•

Of all of the crossing worlds, this was a par above and beyond imagination with creativity and descriptive.
I think I've listened to this about five times in the past year and found new tidbits to enjoy each time! (I was sooo hoping Artemis would write a new novel by the time I remembered to "finish" this!)
The characters are well developed throughout and grow as they encounter new dilemmas and characters. It's a very well written book with unique plot, sub plots, and magical system.
I strongly recommend this for anyone who wants a shorter fantasy adventure with genuine innocence. A complete novel in one stand alone book although a series would be divine!
Listened to on Podiobooks, now scribbl'd.

[Weston Kincade · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good story, great for children and adults alike. There were a few issues with consistency regarding the main character's ability to read people's thoughts or not, and vice versa. Additionally, there was an obvious point of view change that should be fixed. However it was a good book that was enjoyable regardless of these issues. I highly recommend it to any fans of the 10th Kingdom. It's certainly in that vein.

Weston Kincade
http://www.wakeediting.com