The Modern Faerie Tales Collection (Boxed Set): Tithe; Valiant; Ironside

Fantastic read. Love getting to emerse myself in to the fairy world. Holly black is a fantastic writer.

I read this book over 20 years ago in the early 2000s when I was a middle school student. I hated it, now though reading it again as a 35 year old I'm not sure what I hated so much about it. I think I was put off by Kayes and Ellen's relationship and Ellen in particular. Kayes mother is super selfish, she struggles to make a living trying to live her dream as a singer but when you're a parent that's not fair. You should put your kid first and never once does Ellen do what's in the best interest of her daughter. Because of Kayes upbringing she is a high school drop out who steals, drinks, and smokes. She's kind of a bad kid. She's rather impulsive and tenacious though which makes her interesting. As a 35 year old I found myself really rooting for her. When Kaye saves a mysterious handsome man her world is turned up side down. She finds out the truth about her circumstances and some of the magical abilities she has as well as her child hood friends. Kaye also makes friends with her bff's weird, standoffish brother. I admit the story is unusual and trying to describe it without giving away big plot elements is something I found to be quite difficult. It's a good book though and really should be experienced, not just as one of Holly Blacks original works but as an early 2000s YA/Urban Fantasy. Over 20 years later it's still quite distinct.

Love this book!

I read this series as a teen. I just wanted to read them again. All 3 books have beautiful covers. They look great on my shelf

Book set came in perfect condition!

Arrived in good, new condition, undamaged. LOVED her other books, so I thought I'd give these a try, as they're connected to Cruel Prince. LOVED it, though the second book had some points that were difficult. Not -bad-, just some things that were hard to read someone going through (drug use/bad mother/sexual abuse/animal death). Just be forewarned and take a break where needed! otherwise, all of it was very enjoyable and I would highly recommend if you liked Folk of the Air series

But these are a must read for everyone who enjoys fantasy novels and fae novels it really transports you in to the world, great writing style easy to read, young adult novel, warning language and drug use, is sensitive to topics. 10/10 would recommend!!

I enjoyed the first and third book, but I didn't like Valiant. It was too focused on teen drug use. I love the Folk of Air books, but these just weren't as good to me.

This set was crushed in shipment and the books are different sizes even in the boxed set plus the print is misprinted. It was awful.

The books are awesome.

Bela capa, mas quando abri as folhas, esperava que fossem de melhor qualidade. Ainda não foram lidos