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Dated but good
Jul. 5th, 2010 10:48 pmI've read Emma Bull's (![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
coffeeem) more recent works, but I have to admit that I prefer her earlier stuff, though I'm not sure why. War for the Oaks is urban fantasy at its best; a strong heroine, interesting conflicts, humor and darkness, and fae that are dangerous. I adore the Phouka. And I want everybody's clothes, even though they wouldn't fit me.
The music and styles are inevitably dated, given the framework, but that doesn't lessen my enjoyment. I actually put together a playlist with the music the band plays, or at least as much of it as I could gather.
It's a fun book, and like so much else of Ms. Bull's work, I want a sequel. There's that tour, after all... *grin*
coffeeem) more recent works, but I have to admit that I prefer her earlier stuff, though I'm not sure why. War for the Oaks is urban fantasy at its best; a strong heroine, interesting conflicts, humor and darkness, and fae that are dangerous. I adore the Phouka. And I want everybody's clothes, even though they wouldn't fit me. The music and styles are inevitably dated, given the framework, but that doesn't lessen my enjoyment. I actually put together a playlist with the music the band plays, or at least as much of it as I could gather.
It's a fun book, and like so much else of Ms. Bull's work, I want a sequel. There's that tour, after all... *grin*