Reflections – The Elf Queen

The Elf Queen

Lyndi Alexander, aka Babs Mountjoy, a friend and companion in Pennwriters, wrote a series of fantasy books about elves. Though I don’t usually read fantasy, I immediately became involved with these quirky characters. Babs gives readers faith in an unbelievable plot of mixing elves and humans by planting doubt in both sets of characters. 

Jelani learns she's half-human, half-elf. To top that her mom’s spirit is caught inside a tree. Astan learns his father didn’t die but was put in suspended animation. Voila. Daven, Astan’s Dad, is back. Mutual shock brings Astan and Jelani together. Jelani’s scrawny human friends fit right in. Lane, the computer geek, threatens to write a novel about the adventure. Crispy, traumatized by abuse as a youngster, overcomes his issues to protect Jelani. Iris, Jelani’s best friend, fancies the dashing Daven.

The further I read, the more I didn’t want the novel to end. The climax and resolution were satisfying.

A Book Store Review

Didn’t Want the Novel to End

Suspend your disbelief. Jelani had to. One day she’s facing traffic tickets and a poor choice in men. The next she’s confronted with a glass slipper and elves. Lyndi Alexander weaves a fantastic adventure packed with vibrant characters, danger, humor, magic, and a touch of romance. I didn’t want The Elf Queen to end, but the climax made the swift read a treasure.