Luc is a rogue with a particular penchant for surfing and an attachment to the physical plane. Cate is an aspiring actress who is nurturing both a fledgling career and a secret desire to rid herself of the Hollywood lifestyle. Looking for answers, Cate steps into the undulating waters of the Pacific Ocean. A guardian angel of sorts, Luc rescues Cate from a watery grave. The two form an undeniable attraction, though their circumstances threaten to keep them apart. Besides the war within themselves, an actual war is brewing between different factions of the unseen realm. Luc was meant to be a bridge between these ancient sacred beings and the human inhabitants of the planet. Will Cate prove to be a distraction or an ally?
Urban Faery A Modern Fantasy is a stunning novel filled with rich descriptions of Hollywood. The setting is quite modern, with references to the Me Too Movement and the Trump administration. The coastal scenery is breathtaking, as is the Faery world largely unseen by humans. The prose is evocative and the feelings between Cate and Luc are palpable. The juxtaposition between Luc’s carefree surfer life and Cate’s struggle to find success and stardom is riveting and enlightening. Angela Savidge’s novel reads like beautiful poetry and acts like a balm to the soul. This modern fantasy is achingly beautiful and charmingly graceful. You’ll fall in love with the rugged landscape and the humanity of the characters, and the ending will blow you away. By far, Urban Faery is the best modern fantasy of the year!
