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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780061214677
ISBN: 0061214671
Label: HarperTeen
Manufacturer: HarperTeen
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: May 01, 2008
Publisher: HarperTeen
Reading Level: Young Adult
Release Date: April 29, 2008
Sales Rank: 19052
Studio: HarperTeen
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Rule #3: Don't stare at invisible faeries.
Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk hidden in mortal world. Aislinn fears their cruelty—especially if they learn of her Sight—and wishes she were as blind to their presence as other teens.
Rule #2: Don't speak to invisible faeries.
Now faeries are stalking her. One of them, Keenan, who is equal parts terrifying and alluring, is trying to talk to her, asking questions Aislinn is afraid to answer.
Rule #1: Don't ever attract their attention.
But it's too late. Keenan is the Summer King who has sought his queen for nine centuries. Without her, summer itself will perish. He is determined that Aislinn will become the Summer Queen at any cost—regardless of her plans or desires.
Suddenly none of the rules that have kept Aislinn safe are working anymore, and everything is on the line: her freedom; her best friend, Seth; her life; everything.
Faerie intrigue, mortal love, and the clash of ancient rules and modern expectations swirl together in Melissa Marr's stunning 21st century faery tale.
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This book was pretty good. I liked the story line and enjoyed the deviation from the currently popular vampire stories. It is confusing at times though, because a lot of native/ancient/whatever terminology regarding faeries is used, and never explained. You just sort of have to pick it up as you go, and really pay attention - especially with all of the different courts and whatnot (have fun trying to keep track who belongs to whose court, whose court "bound" whose princes, etc. etc.). Still, it held ... Read More
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I love the beginning of the book. It was imaginative, and the world was so fantastic. But as the book progressed, the main character was caught in a bad place with no way out. Instead of providing her with an option, it seemed hopeless. I found that the excitement fizzled out near the end, although the ending was satisfactory. I hope for a good continuation in the sequel to come.
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Melissa Marr impressively entwines the modern era with ancient faery lore in her YA fantasy Wicked Lovely. Aislinn is one of few mortals who's aware that such lore actually exists -- and would pay dearly for it if the faeries learned she could see them when not made visible through their glamours. When the Summer King starts pursuing her for other reasons, though, Aislinn soon realizes she has more to lose than she could've ever imagined: her mortality.
Told in mutliple third-person perspective, ... Read More
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Well, I didn't think it was horrid, but I certainly didn't think this was wonderfully special.
The writing quality was okay at best, and the characters (even the narrator) felt distant and hard to understand. The story's interesting at times, but in the urban fantasy genre (especially those urban fantasies that include faeries) the plotline isn't at all original or special. The only plot twist was rather bland, and never emphasized. The action lacked power.
I wouldn't highly recommend ... Read More
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Why is everyone comparing this to Twilight? In my opinion, it's not much like it. Sure it's fantasy/paranormal. Yes, it's YA. And there is some romance, but really... it's very different. It's much better, actually. I read most of the reviews and will be commenting on some as I go along... particularly to A. Changeling's post.
Melissa stays very true to Irish folklore, pulling in only fey creatures from that realm. The faeries are interesting and dangerous. So Keenan and Donia might not be out to get ... Read More
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