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Endymion and the Fae: A Tale of Liamec by J. Steven Lamperti follows a young shepherd named Endymion. He is living a quiet life in the mountain village of Woolford. But that changes one day, when he notices that his simple midday meal is mysteriously replaced with something unfamiliar. This leads him to Lily, a member of the elusive Wee Folk. Their curiosity quickly draws them to one another, going against everything that Endymion has been taught. Their bond deepens, but so do the warnings from family, village traditions, and the haunting tragedy known as the Red Spring. Soon, the entire village is fearful, and Endymion is accused and imprisoned on suspicion of Fae contamination. With help and determination to find Lily again, he flees to the mountains. But with danger closing in, how far will Endymion go to keep a connection that both worlds want to break?
J. Steven Lamperti did a great job of allowing the characters and their worlds to develop naturally. The balance between the romantic elements and the growing tension was executed very well. Each character had meaningful layers. Endymion grew from a quiet shepherd to someone willing to question authority and take risks. His mother, Helen, was protective and added emotional depth. Marj provided wisdom that challenged the villagers' fear. Godric represented the strong, opposing force shaped by past trauma. Lily, the Fae, was the bridge between both worlds. Fans of character-driven fantasies with emotional depth and folklore elements, like Margaret Rogerson’s An Enchantment of Ravens, would be drawn to Endymion and the Fae.
