I really should try another fantasy title. Brill and the Zinders (the story of a young man's journey to find an enchanted elixir [which, of course, only forest elves can produce]) wasn't exactly a must read.

As much as I enjoy fantasy, it is really difficult to find a story that stands out from the rest. I can recommend The Black Jewels Trilogy, Empherma, Melusine, The Virtu (follow up to Melusine), anything by Sharon Shinn, and the Rhiannon's Ride series.

Hi, I randomed onto your journal via, haha, a 'Mildmay' google search. I just wanted to vehemently agree with you. I loved that book so much, I can't think of any other story that drew me in so deeply.
I've heard people say they couldn't get into it, and I just want to throw it at them and yell for them to read it anyway!

Sorry for butting in on your post, I just am a little obsessed right now and wanted to share with a fellow reader. :)

Ha ha! You're not butting in! Feel free to comment anytime! I've read both Melusine and The Virtu at least three times. The Mirador comes out next year, and I can't wait. I like Felix, but I hope Mildmay gets sick of him and walks away. I'd love to see Felix grovel to get his brother back. *wishful thinking*