... Tithe, for all that is new and unique, can be easily described ... if I was to use the formula: Take the ambiance of Weetzie Bat [1989], part of the plot of Moorchild [1997], add two parts fangirl and one part Shakespearean rhetoric, place in New Jersey and stir; I would not be far from the truth." Lauer observed that Tithe "is most decidedly a girl's book" and its plot is "fairly complex" for ages 12–14. In New Jersey Black's "sense of place is astute". Like the moorchild, Kaye is a changeling who "goes underground to discover her roots. The drama and action are mostly there, in the faery world, where Kaye must discover everybody's loyalties and try to stay alive." The faery world is believable. The "characters are well-read, and refer to fantasy fiction of all mediums", which works well. References External links Tithe at Holly Black (blackholly.com) 2002 American novels Contemporary fantasy novels Young adult fantasy novels Novels set in New Jersey 2002 fantasy novels Simon & Schuster books Novels by Holly Black Novels about fairies and sprites