Book Review: Lament

Title: Lament
Author: Maggie Stiefvater

Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Pub. Date: October 2008
ISBN-13: 9780738713700
Age Range: Young Adult
336pp

http://www.maggiestiefvater.com

What happens when a cloverhand can't control the fey?

Sixteen-year-old Deirdre Monaghan is a painfully shy but prodigiously gifted musician. She's about to find out she's also a cloverhand—one who can see faeries. When a mysterious boy enters her ordinary suburban life, seemingly out of nowhere, Deirdre finds herself infatuated. Trouble is, the enigmatic and conflicted Luke turns out to be a gallowglass—a soulless faerie assassin – and Deirdre is meant to be his next mark. Deirdre has to decide if Luke's feelings towards her are real, or only a way to lure her deeper into the world of Faerie.

Luke isn't her only problem. A sinister faerie named Aodhan is also stalking Deirdre. Long-time enemies with a common goal, Luke and Aodhan carry the same assignment from the Faerie Queen. Namely, kill Deirdre before her music captures the attention of the Fae and threatens the Queen's sovereignty. Caught in the crossfire with Deirdre is her best friend James whose devotion has been teetering precariously on the line between friendship and love for months – a feeling that Dee doesn't quite reciprocate. It's Luke she can't stop thinking about: Luke, who was supposed to kill her immediately but hasn't. Luke, who cannot refuse the Queen's orders without paying an unimaginable price. Deirdre ultimately must confront the Faerie Queen before she loses everyone she loves.


Stiefvater is a freak'n genius.The writing is awesome! I found myself glued to the pages from beginning to end. The magical & musical elements of the story made this novel more fascinating and were put together beautify.

I loved the characters. I loved how Deidre progressed through the story. I love strong heroines that take action instead of being the victim. Luke is the tortured hero and I love how Maggie put him together as the story progressed. James is one of my favorite characters, he’s charming and funny and I can’t wait to read more about him.

I love stories that have forbidden love and it only made me root for the characters even more. When it came down to the final pages, I was like “No, I’m not ready for this story to end.” then it was over and i wanted more.I can’t wait for the sequel. Ballad is coming out October 1st 2009.

rating 5/5 hearts
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