The Invisible Order, Book One: Rise of the Darklings

Reviewed by Kira M for TeensReadToo.com Ever since their parents disappeared, 12-year-old Emily Snow is the sole supporter for her brother, William. When Emily sees a piskie battle in a London alley, she ends up being an unlikely witness and rescuer of one of the fairies named Corrigan. Emily soon finds herself pitched between the Seelie and Unseelie courts and their mutual hatred for the...more

Reviewed by Kira M for TeensReadToo.com Ever since their parents disappeared, 12-year-old Emily Snow is the sole supporter for her brother, William. When Emily sees a piskie battle in a London alley, she ends up being an unlikely witness and rescuer of one of the fairies named Corrigan. Emily soon finds herself pitched between the Seelie and Unseelie courts and their mutual hatred for the Invisible Order, a secret society of humans who hold back the fairies from their dreams of incursion on the human world. When her brother gets kidnapped by one of the fairies, she must enlist Corrigan's help to solve a magical riddle that will lead her to a stone that is the key to the Fairies and the London Underground. If she doesn't find the key and keep it away from the fairies, the human world as she knows it will never be the same. Will Emily be able to save the humans from a fairy invasion? Will she find a way to rescue her brother? RISE OF THE DARKLINGS is an interesting, fast-paced fantasy adventure. The characters are well-developed and entertaining. The unique weaving of magic, fairies, and riddles is enchanting and holds the reader's attention. Those who like fantasy, mystery, adventure, and fairies will enjoy reading this book.   hide