Wicked Lovely

Hardcover, 328 pages

English language

Published June 12, 2007 by HarperTeen.

ISBN:
978-0-06-121465-3
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OCLC Number:
123118232

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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, …

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was drawn into the story almost from the very first page, as soon as Aislinn reacted to the faeries that no one else could see. Partly because I approached the story expecting little winged creatures spreading light, I was intrigued by the presentation of faeries as dangerous, nasty creatures to be avoided at all costs. Melissa Marr portrays both sides of the equation really well, though - so that as the reader, I felt Aislinn's dread for faeries and saw them as she did, but when the story is told from Keenan's or Donia's point of view, I saw that maybe it's not as simple as Aislinn's grandmother has led her to believe.

What drew me into the story was not only the vivid writing style that brings every part of it to life. The plot is really compelling as well, and just enough information is revealed …

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Subjects

  • Fairy Tales & Folklore - General
  • Love & Romance
  • Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
  • Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic
  • Children's Books - Young Adult Fiction
  • Fairies
  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Kings and rulers
  • Secrets
  • Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)