This book was a surprise find! I picked up up at the library on a day that I was in a hurry - it was on a display at the end of an aisle. Ever since their parents disappeared 12-year-old Emily has been the sole-provider for herself and her younger brother in the rough world on Victorian England. On her way to work one morning Emily was the unlikely witness to a battle of irregular creatures called piskies.What had been seen could not be unseen and Emily Snow found herself thrust into a world of fantastical creatures that, unbeknownst to the majority of humanity is living right along side us in our own world.Emily Snow and her younger brother William may be the only hope of stopping a fairie invasion and saving the human race from slavery or extinction. "Rise of the Darklings" is an interesting, fast-paced fantasy adventure. The characters are well-developed and entertaining. The unique weaving of magic, fairies, and riddles is enchanting and holds the reader's attention. It was a fun ride. I look forward to reading the other books in there series. Overall, I felt that the plot was interesting. Things that seemed too contrived in the beginning, but began to make sense as the story progressed. All the different places that Emily finds herself during her journey really adds to enjoyment of the story; it seems like a real adventure. Also, they really have you wondering who can be trusted and what everyone's true motives were. I have complaints about the story though. The first, is that it seemed rather obvious to me as the story went on, how the faye knew about Emily. Second, the story takes place over only three days, but really it seems that they packed way more into those three days than should be possible. Or maybe, when you go on an adventure where the stakes are that high, you really can accomplish that much. I love the description in this story. I could see both London as it was then, but even more, I could see the fay perfectly.While I had a couple of complaints, overall I enjoyed this book and look forward to seeing how the second book of this series unfolds.
What do You think about Rise Of The Darklings (2010)?
I love children's literature when it's well done and this book was well done! I loved it!
—calves41
I loved this book! Emily Snow is a wonderful heroine! I'm off to buy the second book!
—medsydhall
Entertaining YA book about the fey, the faeries.
—Illy98
