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| title = Bones of Faerie

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| author = Janni Lee Simner
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| elevator pitch = [[In a World]] where faerie and humans have fought a war that [[After the End|devastated the planet]] and humans with magic are killed outright, Liza discovers that she has magic.
| genre = Post-Apocalypse
| franchise = Janni Lee Simner's Faerie trilogy
| followed by = Faerie Winter
| publication date = 2009
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In the future, our world is a very dark place. You see, the faerie world has always lived in conjunction with that of our own. However, several years ago, war broke out between the two species, and now ours is left in horrible disarray. Machines and other such devices have been destroyed, unable to work properly. On top of that, the plants of the world have be made into vicious obstacles which attack humans whenever possible.
In the future, our world is a very dark place. You see, the faerie world has always lived in conjunction with that of our own. However, several years ago, war broke out between the two species, and now ours is left in horrible disarray. Machines and other such devices have been destroyed, unable to work properly. On top of that, the plants of the world have be made into vicious obstacles which attack humans whenever possible.


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However, after being attacked by some malevolent trees, they are rescued by a woman with magic abilities named Karin. Though she takes them to safety in a well-meaning town, Liza soon discovers that there is much more to the story of the war between the humans and faeries.
However, after being attacked by some malevolent trees, they are rescued by a woman with magic abilities named Karin. Though she takes them to safety in a well-meaning town, Liza soon discovers that there is much more to the story of the war between the humans and faeries.


A 2009 [[Young Adult|young adult]] fantasy novel written by Janni Lee Simner. The first sequel, titled ''Faerie Winter'', in a planned trilogy was released in April, 2011. There is also a short story set in the same universe called "Invasive Species", which can be read [http://coyotewildmag.com/2008/august/simner_invasive_species.html here].
'''''Bones of Faerie''''' is a 2009 [[Young Adult]] [[fantasy]] novel written by Janni Lee Simner. The first sequel, titled ''Faerie Winter'', in a planned trilogy was released on April 5, 2011, and the final book, ''Faerie After'', was released on May 28, 2013. There is also a short story set in the same universe called "Invasive Species", which can be read [http://coyotewildmag.com/2008/august/simner_invasive_species.html here].
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==== Tropes used in this novel: ====

* [[Abusive Parents]]: Liza's father.
* [[Abusive Parents]]: Liza's father.
* [[After the End]]
* [[After the End]]
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* [[Don't Go in The Woods]]
* [[Don't Go in The Woods]]
* [[Don't Make Me Take My Belt Off]]: Used by Liza's father.
* [[Don't Make Me Take My Belt Off]]: Used by Liza's father.
* [[Everything Trying to Kill You]]: The plants were changed by the faerie during the war to become malevolent forces which attack people.
* [[Everything Trying to Kill You]]: The plants were changed by the faerie during the war to become malevolent forces which attack people.
* [[The Fair Folk]]: The faerie in this universe are pretty much humans and can die just like us. However, they live longer and have white hair. Also they are {{spoiler|not evil ''per se''. The humans are implied to have instigated the war and the faeries were protecting themselves. In addition, their world is rendered completely unlivable due to the use of nuclear weapons.}}
* [[The Fair Folk]]: The faerie in this universe are pretty much humans and can die just like us. However, they live longer and have white hair. Also they are {{spoiler|not evil ''per se''. The humans are implied to have instigated the war and the faeries were protecting themselves. In addition, their world is rendered completely unlivable due to the use of nuclear weapons.}}
* [[Fiery Redhead]]: Allie.
* [[Fiery Redhead]]: Allie.
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* [[Good Powers, Bad People]]: One of the big lessons Liza learns is that most magics cut both ways.
* [[Good Powers, Bad People]]: One of the big lessons Liza learns is that most magics cut both ways.
* [[Healing Hands]]: Some faeries/magic users, like Allie and Caleb, have the ability of healing others.
* [[Healing Hands]]: Some faeries/magic users, like Allie and Caleb, have the ability of healing others.
* [[The Hero's Journey]]
* [[Hero's Journey]]
* [[Incurable Cough of Death]]: When Liza and the others {{spoiler|finally find her mother Tara}} she has developed one of these {{spoiler|due to the radiation that plagues the faerie world. She gets better though.}}
* [[Incurable Cough of Death]]: When Liza and the others {{spoiler|finally find her mother Tara}} she has developed one of these {{spoiler|due to the radiation that plagues the faerie world. She gets better though.}}
* [[Infant Immortality]]: Averted with with Liza's sister.
* [[Infant Immortality]]: Averted with with Liza's sister.
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* [[Memento MacGuffin]]: The {{spoiler|Missouri quarter}} Caleb gives Liza, which {{spoiler|her mother had given him}}, which leads Liza to her mother.
* [[Memento MacGuffin]]: The {{spoiler|Missouri quarter}} Caleb gives Liza, which {{spoiler|her mother had given him}}, which leads Liza to her mother.
* [[Magic Mirror]]: Played with. {{spoiler|Kate's mirror is not inherently magical, but, due to its reflective surface, Liza makes it into a portal using her powers}}.
* [[Magic Mirror]]: Played with. {{spoiler|Kate's mirror is not inherently magical, but, due to its reflective surface, Liza makes it into a portal using her powers}}.
* [[Missing Mom]]: Liza's mother, Tara. When Liza first discovers that she herself possesses magic, she goes out to find her.
* [[Missing Mom]]: Liza's mother, Tara. When Liza first discovers that she herself possesses magic, she goes out to find her.
* [[Older Than They Look]]: Karin and Caleb. Those born as faerie or possess their powers have a longer lifespan and also look youthful.
* [[Older Than They Look]]: Karin and Caleb. Those born as faerie or possess their powers have a longer lifespan and also look youthful.
* [[Portal Painting]]: {{spoiler|Kate's mirror}}.
* [[Portal Painting]]: {{spoiler|Kate's mirror}}.
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Bones of Faerie
Written by: Janni Lee Simner
Central Theme:
Synopsis: In a World where faerie and humans have fought a war that devastated the planet and humans with magic are killed outright, Liza discovers that she has magic.
Genre(s): Post-Apocalypse
Series: Janni Lee Simner's Faerie trilogy
Followed by: Faerie Winter
First published: 2009
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In the future, our world is a very dark place. You see, the faerie world has always lived in conjunction with that of our own. However, several years ago, war broke out between the two species, and now ours is left in horrible disarray. Machines and other such devices have been destroyed, unable to work properly. On top of that, the plants of the world have be made into vicious obstacles which attack humans whenever possible.

Liza is a teenage girl who lives in a run-down farming village located in what remains of the Midwestern part of the United States. All her life she has been taught by her father that magic is evil and brings about death. This is embodied by the fact that her new born baby sister, who is shown of having signs of faerie powers, is taken away by her father to die on a hill side. To complicate matters, her mother runs away soon after. However, sometime after this incident, Liza discovers she herself has these powers in the form of seeing visions. Frightened of what harm she might bring about, and what the villagers might do to her, she flees into the forest with her cat, Tallow, and her friend, Matthew, as companions.

However, after being attacked by some malevolent trees, they are rescued by a woman with magic abilities named Karin. Though she takes them to safety in a well-meaning town, Liza soon discovers that there is much more to the story of the war between the humans and faeries.

Bones of Faerie is a 2009 Young Adult fantasy novel written by Janni Lee Simner. The first sequel, titled Faerie Winter, in a planned trilogy was released on April 5, 2011, and the final book, Faerie After, was released on May 28, 2013. There is also a short story set in the same universe called "Invasive Species", which can be read here.


Tropes used in Bones of Faerie include: