Lament: The Faerie Queen’s Deception (Books of Faerie, #1)
by Maggie Stiefvater
Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception by Maggie Stiefvater holds a well received rating of 3.69 out of 5, based on 26.1K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 325 pages.
About Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception
Sixteen-year-old Deirdre Monaghan is a painfully shy but prodigiously gifted musician. She's about to find out she's also a cloverhand―one who can see faeries. Deirdre finds herself infatuated with a mysterious boy who enters her ordinary suburban life, seemingly out of thin air. Trouble is, the enigmatic and gorgeous Luke turns out to be a gallowglass―a soulless faerie assassin. An equally hunky―and equally dangerous―dark faerie soldier named Aodhan is also stalking Deirdre. Sworn enemies, Luke and Aodhan each have a deadly assignment from the Faerie Queen. Namely, kill Deirdre before her music captures the attention of the Fae and threatens the Queen's sovereignty. Caught in the crossfire with Deirdre is James, her wisecracking but loyal best friend. Deirdre had been wishing her life weren't so dull, but getting trapped in the middle of a centuries-old faerie war isn't exactly what she had in mind . . .Lament is a dark faerie fantasy that features authentic Celtic faerie lore, plus cover art and interior illustrations by acclaimed faerie artist Julia Jeffrey.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Maggie Stiefvater |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 325 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.69 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 26,116 |
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What genre is Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception?
Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception worth reading?
Based on 26.1K reader ratings, Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception has an average score of 3.69 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception?
Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception has 325 pages.
Who wrote Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception?
Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception was written by Maggie Stiefvater. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception?
The ISBN-13 for Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception is 9780738713700.0.
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