Absolutely fantastic

Quinn and Twig took on a new case for an Orc who was funny and intriguing.

The team has gotten bigger with the addition Zac, Quinn’s younger brother. Whatever was happening between Zac, Bill and Leo had my eyebrows raising with curiosity.

Fantastic book- I would highly recommend it but be sure to read the other books first.

Narrator was absolutely brilliant and I thoroughly enjoyed his performance.

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There's something rotten in Lighthelm!

It is such a treat to be back with Twig, Quinn and the clan. There's murder and mayhem afoot, and as usual Starfig Investigations is slap bang in the middle of it!

Twig and Quinn are trying to settle down to family life, but once again trouble comes knocking on their door. The opening scene is reminiscent of exasperated parents everywhere trying to get a few moments of alone time. Do make sure your earphones are firmly in place before hitting play! Before long they're dragged into adventure, dealing with disaster after disaster with style and humour.

It's a good thing that Twig is an (albeit reluctant) collector of creatures, because I become unreasonably attached and don't want to let them go! Newcomer Dandy - or Dandelion Cupcake Sparkles McGee to give him his full moniker! - is all kinds of delightful and a fantastic addition to the series.

I loved catching up with the gang, and particularly enjoyed seeing Zak more relaxed and secure in his home, though still pining after Bill. He and Dandy are utterly adorable when they're able to just be carefree teenagers. It broke my heart when Zak spoke to Twig about the problems he has interacting with people, but it also warmed my heart to see the bond between the two. This clan is the ultimate found family. They're all still dealing with the abuses and neglect they each have suffered at the hands of those who ought to have cared for them, and yet they have formed such a tight-knit team offering each other stability and support.

If you're looking for fast-paced, breathtaking action, with a generous sprinkling of humour and a huge dollop of heart, look no further than a Maslow! I'm already looking forward to the next book!

What can I say about Greg Boudreaux that hasn't already been said many times over? Greg is a gold standard narrator, the narrator of every audiobook lover's dreams. I was not the only person who waited to experience this book wrapped in Greg's own brand of magic. I have several titles narrated by Greg, and each narration is sheer perfection. The man never seems to have an off day! I cannot imagine this series without him.

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Fun

I really love this series, the characters are great and the dialogue between them is so smart. The storyline are interesting and I'm hoping there will be a new book soon.

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Great addition to the series

Wonderful to be back in Twig's perspective for this book. Some great new characters have been introduced, while others are only starting to be fleshed out. There are many characters and scenarios still to explore in these books. I do hope there is a book five. Great book. Try it

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awesome

great story, great narration. loving this series about creatures who feel like outcasts in their own cultural groups finding a place with each other, also there is action and mystery too

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Enjoyable Story

The story premise is good and the characters are likeable. The narration was good too.

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Another great Starfig adventure

Meghan Maslow delivers another highly entertaining story in her Starfig Investigations series with Fairy and Impartial. This is the fourth book in the series - you do need to read the previous three books first - and the storyline of half-dragon/half-fairy Twig Starfig and his human wizard mate, Quinn Broomsparkle, continues and expands.

Book Three, His Fairy Share, took us into the mind of Quinn for the first time, as we got to experience the events in that book from his viewpoint. We also got to see Quinn’s home and learn more about his backstory as we spent most of that book in the Hominus Realm. But now we have returned to the Elder Realm and Twig’s point of view in Fairy and Impartial, and the book takes up a very similar tone and trajectory as the first two books.

That’s not a bad thing because the Starfig Investigations series overarchingly fascinates and enthralls the reader. Book three is a standout because it breaks with the mold of the rest. But here, we get to see increasingly implausible, crazy things happen, and yet they are entirely believable in the context of Twig and Quinn. These two are veritable magnets for trouble coupled with a complete inability to keep their nose out of other people’s business, particularly if it affects someone they care about. Like Bill, their resident, domesticated red fury demon and BFF. Or Zak, Quinn’s younger brother. Or Dandy the Tworc (yes, apparently there is such a thing as a twinky orc). Or even Auric, Twig’s nosy, manipulative father.

The best part of Fairy and Impartial is the continued expansion of the Twig found family to include more “unique” creatures. For example, a character from My Fairy Share makes a reappearance in this book because “She’s come to apply to be part of the clan.”

Twig is the Pied Piper of supernatural creatures. They can’t help but be attracted to his charisma, kindness, and fierce loyalty. Every member of clan Starfig is someone or something which is considered different from the norm and treated negatively because of it. The Twig clan not only offers respite from that, it offers the love an acceptance of a family:

“In our own way, we were all misfits looking for our fit. And we found it. Together.”

Twig and Quinn even charm Leo, the EBI elf agent who is called upon time and again to investigate the Starfig Investigations team when they get embroiled in magic, mayhem, and murder. Which, I might add, happens all. the. time. We get to see more of Leo here, mainly because Twig and Quinn keep finding dead bodies, body parts, and other magical things and people.

As we’ve come to expect in this series, Ms. Maslow delivers a convoluted plot that is easily navigable. Her stellar worldbuilding is on full display, and we enjoy more of her well-crafted, highly endearing characters. Her writing is crisp and witty, even laugh-out-loud funny at times. It provides a nice and needed counterpoint to the violence in these stories. Total props to her for her continued creativity. It’s a joy to be transported into such a colorful, exciting, utterly wacky world with supernatural creatures and plenty of magic.

Starfig Investigations is a series I highly recommend. It has everything: love and steam, action and drama, mild angst, suspense, humor, heartwarming relationships, and endearing, unforgettable characters. Fairy and Impartial is another exciting, enjoyable entry in the series that you’ll be eager to read and sad to finish. Join me in eagerly awaiting more.

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