Extraordinary by Nancy Werlin
Phoebe and Mallory are best friends, but there's more to Mallory than meets the eyes. She's from the faery realm, but she becomes torn between her mission (given by the Faerie Queen) and her true friendship to Phoebe. From Day One, Phoebe gives Mallory a fashion makeover and helps her with her bereft mother. Phoebe is from the extraordinary Rothschild family, but fears she's ordinary and will never live up to her mother. Mallory’s brother Ryland arrives to seduce Phoebe for nefarious purposes. As the climax nears, they enter the fairy realm. Strangely addictive reading!
Author website: http://www.nancywerlin.com/
Song to Read By: "Only Time" by Enya: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wfYIMyS_dI
Impossible by Nancy Werlin
When I read the description of this book, the story (based on folk song "Scarborough Fair") intrigued me. The summary sounds weird: Elfin Knight, goat horn?! What? However, once I opened the book, I was inexorably drawn into Lucy's story. Her character is practical and likable. I loved having a peek into warm family life. Lucy is determined and the love story with Zach is sweet. This book has some major issues though, including prom night and rape, that make it more appropriate for older teens. This book manages to stay grounded in reality, despite magical elements.
Song to Read By: "Scarborough Fair" Simon and Garfunkel version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEhAXQ5QQzs or the Sarah Brightman version, which sounds more magical: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uKbVOeZL7Y&feature=related
