Rating: 3 1/2 stars

Willow Tate is an award-winning comic book author. Approaching 30 and still single—much to her mother’s dismay—Willy enjoys her freedom working from her Manhattan apartment. Having created many superheroes in the past, it’s not until she draws a giant, rock-like, red troll that life begins to imitate art.

Chaos ensues as Willy’s troll smashes his way through the streets of New York and seems to follow Willy wherever she goes—however, although everybody can see the destruction, only she can see culprit. Not until she meets Agent Grant from DUE—the Department of Unexplained Events—does Willy learn that not only is she not crazy, but she may be the key to helping Agent Grant find a very important little boy and save the world from a power hungry villain.

I have to admit, the cover and title was a big factor in even picking this book up. As someone who spent time in the Hamptons living among the self-important and delusionally-entitled, Trolls In the Hamptons sounded like it would be good for a laugh.

With so many books to get through, I rarely allow myself a “frivolous” read. I figured I’d read a few chapters and move on to something else; but, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised and very entertained to the point that I couldn’t put it down until I reached its conclusion.

Trolls isn’t a deep read by any means, nor is it meant to be. The concept is well structured with quirky and well-developed characters, a creative premise and a very accessible writing style.

For something that may be considered light reading, Trolls in the Hamptons is a solid debut wtih plenty of substance and the makings of a great series.
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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: DAW; Original edition (November 2, 2010)
ISBN-13: 978-0756406301