This is truly my favorite Francesca Lia Block book. There are so many reasons to love it. It is beautiful, dark, surreal, and told through Tarot cards, which I love. The characters are great, mysterious boys and little fairy girls.
Laurel has had a damaging childhood and these memories push to the surface after her father dies. Laurel seems to be town between a deep love for her father, as in when she talks about their trip to Jamaica, and a deep anger and hurt, as when she talks about her fear of him. Laurel's friend Claudia's mother tells fortunes with Tarot cards and since they were little the girls have been attracted to these powerful cards. Laurel is the Queen of Cups and when she is angry or upset, cups break around the house. After her father's death, she knows the cups will not break anymore and wants to be like an empty cup. She stops eating and her mother starts cooking.
With the help of a mysterious boy named Jack. He seems to be part demon and only when she becomes healthy does he stop appearing.
I really do love this book. I'm sure that I will read it again and again and again.
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