his was a very fun read and I highly enjoyed every single part of it. J.L. Bryan delivers some pretty cool characters in this first book of the Songs of Magic series. I loved Jason from the get go and how he is written to be a REAL teenager, good for the most part, but he makes some mistakes due to lack of judgment.This has been one of the coolest paranormal books I've read because it takes a magical world in which fairies are actually scary! Loved that!! I couldn't believe how mean and frightening JL made Queen Mab, wouldn't want to get into it with that chick for sure!I really enjoyed this book and read it rather fast. There was never a dull moment in the story and I thoroughly enjoyed all the characters from the beginning to end. Looking forward to the rest of the series! *more like 3.5 stars*Fairy Metal Thunder is a fun, quirky read with a storyline that will have you quickly flipping through the pages. This is my second J.L. Bryan novel and in both novels he has the most unique elements in his stories. In Fairy Metal Thunder there are some rockin' musical fairy instruments that are out of this world. They change everything for the lives of Jason and his band members. I love that this story centers around the power of these instruments and how they are used. I have never encountered anything like this, so the idea was fresh and captivating. As for Jason he seemed like a genuinely good guy. Of course he is a teenager and a bit of a rebel at times but the way he cares for is his younger sister is endearing. Of all the character, we get to know Jason the best with him being the narrator. I wish that there would have been a little more character development with the other characters, especially Erin. Maybe in the next books in the series we will get to learn more about each of these characters and see where Jason and Erin's relationship goes.The music the Assorted Zebras play is explosive. I really wish there were some mp3 that went along with the book so we could hear it. I have a feeling it would be quite a psychedelic experience. Along with the music an interesting part of the story for me was the setting. The novel was set in Wisconsin...my home state! Therefore when they mentioned cities and such I knew exactly what they were talking about. Always a neat experience.Whether you are a music fan or just like a great twist to a fairy tale try Fairy Metal Thunder. I think you'll like it.
What do You think about Fairy Metal Thunder (2011)?
The story was simple but entertaining and good for light reading.
—Samantha
