Headlines:
Metaphorical
Endearing
Poignant

It was an anticipated delight to be back with the Cerulean characters, each of them. There was an addition to the family at hand and he fit in with the eclectic bunch so well. Much of this story was about battles, striving for equality, acceptance and normalacy (whatever that is).

Arthur spearheaded this story, a fierce dad with magic burning so brightly with righteous anger. Arthur expanded as a character so much in my mind, from gentle man to vocal advocate and activist, even though all he wanted was a quiet and fair life for his family.

The whole premise of this story is metaphorical. These magical beings symbolise so much in today's society and that meaning punches the gut over and again. When I read the acknowledgements, I cried but not empty tears, tears with feeling and some anger.

Thank you TJ for this story and it's heart.

Much gratitude to Pan Macmillan for the early copy.