Graham Joyce

Sam and his friends are like any normal gang of normal young boys. Roaming wild around the outskirts of their car-factory town. Daring adults to challenge their freedom. Until the day Sam wakes to find the Tooth Fairy sitting on the edge of his bed. Not the benign figure of childhood myth, but an enigmatic presence that both torments and seduces him, changing his life forever.

A Novel

The Tooth Fairy

Sarah Sammis

Erik Wallace

I read this after joining the horror aficionado book group. I haven't read much of this genre (besides a few Stephen King books) and this was the book for July. 

I've read books in the past about adolescence and loss of innocence, and this was an interesting take on those themes. The addition of the Tooth Fairy added an element of fantasy that keeps reader wondering about reality and imagination which made for an enjoyable read.

Jessica Nottingham

It's hard to put into words exactly how I feel about this book. After pondering for quite some time, I decided to give it 3 stars.

On the one hand, I thought it was really well written. The characters are very easy to relate to, and their individual personalities make them interesting to read about. Sam is the awkward one, Clive the smart one, Terry the athletic one. Just like the groups of boys we all knew in school. Following the boys through their youth was sad at times, but they always bounced back like kids do. 

I never really felt fully immersed in the book though. It might be because the story centers mainly around the lives of male characters, but I'm not sure that was the only reason. The whole issue of the "Tooth Fairy" was odd and confusing at times. I found myself wanting to slap some sense into Sam.

I know that this book is meant to be like the cautionary tales of old. At the deepest level, this is a book about growing into adulthood and all the trials and tribulations that come along with it. I would say give it a try and see what you think!

The Tooth Fairy A Novel

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