Changeling Paperback – 17 July 2008

Although set in New York, this cannot really be described as an urban fantasy, because this is a parallel version of the city, inhabited by every denizen of Faery from every corner of the globe, from brownies to bogles and dragons to demons - and the occasional human changeling snatched for reasons known only to the powers that rule in this strange city.The city is portrayed with great wit and invention,(and obvious affection for the human version of New York). The inhabitants are colourful and intriguing. You also get a real feel for Faery, a twisting land with odd nonsensical rules, where life and death frequently depends upon the results of a game. And where everybody cheats. All the time.This is a book that's suitable both for children and for adults who like fairytales. If I've rated this with only 3 stars, it's because the character of the first person narrator, Neef the changeling child, is a little too naive and simple for my own tastes. But if you enjoy classic fairytales, you'll probably like this a lot.