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Jul. 8th, 2006

War for the Oaks by Emma Bull (1987)

This urban fantasy began with promise. Aspiring Minneapolis rock musician Eddi has found herself chosen as a pawn in the eternal war in the world of faerie, a reality she hadn't even known existed. The otherworldly battle scenes were the weakest part of the story -- it was much more interesting to see Eddi's relationship with her protector develop, as well as that of her band. While it was fun to read a story set in the Twin Cities (where I live), after a while the many, many familiar locations being introduced and described got a little much. Regretfully, I wanted to like this book more than I actually did.

War for the OaksRating: 3/5

Further reading:
Bull's journal: [info]coffeeem
Emma Bull (wiki)