I really liked the ren faire setting, it was interesting and unique. Keelie seemed a lot more like a real brat in this one though, and in the beginning it was harder to like her. Then, you remember she's 15 years old, and is acting like a 15 year old, and it's not so bad. ( )

Reviewed by Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen for TeensReadToo.com

After her mother passed away, Keelie Heartwood thought her life was completely over, especially when she head about having to live with her renaissance father. With her adventurous times there, from defeating evil fairies to finding out her magical abilities, Keelie started to adapt to her surroundings. She finally got to have that father-daughter bond that every girl should have, she made some really great friends like Ariel, and she found the perfect guy.

Of course, there are still some things that Keelie just can't get used to. Like having to stay in her father's camper; since her tent wasn't ready yet; while all the others got to stay in hotels with room service. And the fact that she has to make sure her wardrobe choices must fit with the renaissance theme.

Things are beginning to look up, though. Her best friend is coming into town to visit her (let's just hope she is fine with the whole Ren Faire thing), and Keelie is slowly advancing on her magic skills.

Like always, when good things happen, bad things seem to follow, like trying to figure out what boys are thinking, especially the ones who aren't really a part of this present time period. Like figuring out her dad, who doesn't seem like his old self that she just got to know. Other than that, Keelie just has to make sure that Elia doesn't ruin her life; unicorns, who have suddenly appeared, won't try to harm her in any way; and that the Wildewood is safe.

There really isn't much for Keelie to worry about... yeah, right!

Compelling and beautifully written, the story of a girl, a Ren Faire, and her magical world is continued in the second novel of the FAIRE FOLK TRILOGY. INTO THE WILDEWOOD delves deeper into the world that both Keelie and the reader were first introduced to. With a character like Keelie, the story is given a feel of reality, since she is just like any normal girl... who has magical powers and can communicate with trees, of course. A great follow-up to an already breathtaking first novel, fans of the series will be very satisfied. ( )