This was an excellent first read of 2021! 

Lava Red Feather Blue by Molly Ringle is a wonderful adventure fantasy set on a magical, hidden island in the North Pacific where an unsuspecting half-fae/half-human accidentally awakes a sleeping prince and an ancient, evil power, and now must set off on a quest through the hostile realms of the island to contain the being once again. 

This book gripped me right from the its first few pages, as Ringle fantastically weaved world building while introducing the magical and evil beings of the Island. Ringle's exposition and introduction into the fantastical world of Eidolonia is magnificent because the reader is introduced to two worlds simultaneously; the island in 1799 and the island in 2020. Ringle's writing and ability to introduce readers to all of the magical elements is uncanny. 

I was intrigued by the fast-paced story and writing and kept wanting to learn more about the island's history, government, festivals, beings and the tenuous human-fae diplomatic relations. 

Representation wise, the novel also features several queer relationships and romances within it, which are extremely positive and displayed amongst both primary male characters and secondary female characters in the novel. Additionally, there are characters from several genders - which is fantastic and love to see!

Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to read an urban fantasy novel with a fast pace to it.