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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
A pretty good story of a girl named Aislinn with faerie-sight who becomes the object of affection of one of the royal fairies, while she simultaneously tries to balance boyfriend and school. With the aid of her boyfriend Seth, she tries to figure out what they want. Not a lot of original insight into fairies beyond what a Jim Butcher novel can easily conjure.
This was a fun read. It was easy for me to pick up on the tail with the nicely spaced back story weaved into the pages. There was excitement and thrills and of course the ever present paranormal bits that I love so much. I really enjoyed the mystery around the child, and relationships that were part of the book. The one thing that threw me a little, was how I felt like I started a book in the middle of a series. The way some of the characters were explained, made me feel like I should already know them. Other than that, a great read to take my mind of the world for a while.
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I didn't go in expecting Shakespeare but based on the Goodreads reviews I really expected much much worse. The characters were a little cardboard but as this is the first book in the series I wasn't hoping for much. Although I must say I honestly am thoroughly refreshed because
I still have lots of issues with this book, most of which I really cba to write down right now and I won't be continuing on with the series but yeah, not as bad as I expected.
Huge props for portraying the fae as the manipulative bitches they are though!
Spoiler
the love triangle wasn't really ever a triangle.I still have lots of issues with this book, most of which I really cba to write down right now and I won't be continuing on with the series but yeah, not as bad as I expected.
Huge props for portraying the fae as the manipulative bitches they are though!
My favorite part of the book:
I loved the ending. I mean, I kept reading wondering how they were going to fix this to make it work out the way it should work out. And she really just tied it all up in a nice little bow. People ended up with who they should end up with. And it was a happy ending to me.
I also thought that when Keenan took Aislinn to the faerie carnival, that it was a good part of the book.
I loved every single interaction between Seth and Aislinn. Seriously. Every. Single. One. So much love for Seth.
My favorite character(s):
Okay Seth was by far my favorite character. I like how quirky he is. He lives in a freakin' train and has a snake for a pet! He's covered in tattoos and piercings and omg the way he treats Aislinn is just too freakin' sweet. He is so loyal to her at every turn in the book. Everyone should have a Seth.
Donia's drama really touched me too. I mean in the line of the story here she is just such a tragic character. Usually it's the men who are the broody tragic ones. In this story, a girl is and you just want to hug her throughout the entire story.
My likes and dislikes about the book:
Dislike:
- They never really explained why Aislinn's family line had always had the sight. I guess they are just born with it? But that's just me grasping at straws. I wonder what was so special about them.
- AND! They never explained what happened to make her Grandmother so scared of the faeries. And what exactly happened to her mom. I mean they did with her mom but it was very vague and her Grandmother seemed to suggest that there was more to it. So whaaaat? I don't like gaping holes in the story. lol
Like:
- The author did a really good job of conjuring a seemingly unbeatable problem in this book. I mean I literally thought there were two options the whole way through to the end: bad... and badder. :)
- There wasn't a single unlikeable character in this book. Even the Winter Queen of evilness was likable.
- Once again the faeries were just fantastic. I liked how they were portrayed and described. I liked their personalities, their mischievousness. I like that there was a wide variety of different kinds of faeries.
Comments:
I thought this book was very good from start to finish. I never was like omg move along. I read it fairly quickly. There were moments when I thought the author could have expanded a bit more description wise but I think that about a lot of YA novels.
The scenes between Seth and Aislinn were very well written. A bunch of sexual tension and I like that. She put together a very good story.
I loved the ending. I mean, I kept reading wondering how they were going to fix this to make it work out the way it should work out. And she really just tied it all up in a nice little bow. People ended up with who they should end up with. And it was a happy ending to me.
I also thought that when Keenan took Aislinn to the faerie carnival, that it was a good part of the book.
I loved every single interaction between Seth and Aislinn. Seriously. Every. Single. One. So much love for Seth.
My favorite character(s):
Okay Seth was by far my favorite character. I like how quirky he is. He lives in a freakin' train and has a snake for a pet! He's covered in tattoos and piercings and omg the way he treats Aislinn is just too freakin' sweet. He is so loyal to her at every turn in the book. Everyone should have a Seth.
Donia's drama really touched me too. I mean in the line of the story here she is just such a tragic character. Usually it's the men who are the broody tragic ones. In this story, a girl is and you just want to hug her throughout the entire story.
My likes and dislikes about the book:
Dislike:
- They never really explained why Aislinn's family line had always had the sight. I guess they are just born with it? But that's just me grasping at straws. I wonder what was so special about them.
- AND! They never explained what happened to make her Grandmother so scared of the faeries. And what exactly happened to her mom. I mean they did with her mom but it was very vague and her Grandmother seemed to suggest that there was more to it. So whaaaat? I don't like gaping holes in the story. lol
Like:
- The author did a really good job of conjuring a seemingly unbeatable problem in this book. I mean I literally thought there were two options the whole way through to the end: bad... and badder. :)
- There wasn't a single unlikeable character in this book. Even the Winter Queen of evilness was likable.
- Once again the faeries were just fantastic. I liked how they were portrayed and described. I liked their personalities, their mischievousness. I like that there was a wide variety of different kinds of faeries.
Comments:
I thought this book was very good from start to finish. I never was like omg move along. I read it fairly quickly. There were moments when I thought the author could have expanded a bit more description wise but I think that about a lot of YA novels.
The scenes between Seth and Aislinn were very well written. A bunch of sexual tension and I like that. She put together a very good story.
I had been wanting to read this for a very long time. I love the idea of bad fairies, not dainty cute ones. But as I read it, I wasn't interested in the main character as much as I was interested in the supporting characters. I just couldn't connect. There was no character development. Disappointment.
This book turned out to be ok. At first I was a little confused, but soon I understood what the story was about. Don't get me wrong the book was great in its own way. The characters are alright, but they didn't truly grab my interest. I felt as if the author did not describe the characters well in enough, but i did get the main point of some features.Its my first faerie book,and it sure is different. I did get into the book somewhat between the third or fourth chapters. The book is easy to read. It is about love, power, and defeat. i think i might read the others. I wish there was more tug-war of love between the faerie king and human lover of aislinn. But overall, the book is ok. If you are into faerie books then this book sure is something to read about.
Thoughts upon reread, May 2014: My reactions now are almost a complete inverse but focus on the same subjects: Glaring to me this time was Marr's roughness; her fairies are creative but they come in a rough littering of descriptions instead of a unified aesthetic, and the voice is amateur, full of head-hopping and utterly without artistry. The plot, meanwhile, drags and suffers contrivances, but while it may have only one feasible ending that end has nice complexity--there's a real sense that Aislinn's choice matters, despite the restrictions placed on it. It's by no means good, it even feels teenage, awkward and idealized all the way down to the word choice, and I'd recommend against it. But it has potential; I wish I could read the book it might have been, probably if another author had written it.
Aislinn can see faeries--but has lived her whole life pretending she can't. Faeries are mischievous and sometimes malicious, especially to those that see them, and Ash must feign ignorance to protect herself. But when the faeries start to notice her--the Summer King Keenan, who has chosen her to be his Queen--it endangers Ash and budding relationship with her best friend Seth. This books strength is its premise and its faeries, which are vividly conceptualized and more than a little creepy; its weakness is its plot, which begins well but becomes increasingly narrow, leading to just one possible solution and a flat ending. This is a strong first novel and I recommend it (although not enthusiastically) to YA and adult readers.
More than character, plot, or relationships, the true joy and strongest point of Wicked Lovely is Marr's original, vivid concept of the faeries that grace its pages. Ranging from eerily beautiful to purely chilling, the range of faeries is vast and Marr's description of them is atmospheric and incredibly well-worded. As a result, the book's premise is delightful and the half fantastic, half urban setting adds a magical edge to our everyday world. It was the premise that drew me to the text, and I recommend it on that basis alone.
The plot, however, is weak in comparison. It begins well, but as the story and backstory expound, it becomes increasingly contrived and Ash's choices become more and more limited until there's really only one choice that will guarantee the happy ending that is common in the young adult genre. As clever as this choice is intended to be, the fact that it is the only viable option makes the would-be-exciting ending of the book predictable and flat. While the text is readable enough, it leaves the reader feeling somewhat empty at the end.
All in all, this is a very strong first novel, and I'm anxious to read more from Marr and to see her improve as a writer. I enjoyed the book and I do recommend it to both young adult and adult readers, especially those that like mysterious, shady atmospheres or unconventional fantasy (as the book is a prime example of the urban fantasy subgenre). It is an enjoyable but not astounding text, and so while I recommend it, I don't do so with the overwhelming enthusiasm I have for some other books.
Aislinn can see faeries--but has lived her whole life pretending she can't. Faeries are mischievous and sometimes malicious, especially to those that see them, and Ash must feign ignorance to protect herself. But when the faeries start to notice her--the Summer King Keenan, who has chosen her to be his Queen--it endangers Ash and budding relationship with her best friend Seth. This books strength is its premise and its faeries, which are vividly conceptualized and more than a little creepy; its weakness is its plot, which begins well but becomes increasingly narrow, leading to just one possible solution and a flat ending. This is a strong first novel and I recommend it (although not enthusiastically) to YA and adult readers.
More than character, plot, or relationships, the true joy and strongest point of Wicked Lovely is Marr's original, vivid concept of the faeries that grace its pages. Ranging from eerily beautiful to purely chilling, the range of faeries is vast and Marr's description of them is atmospheric and incredibly well-worded. As a result, the book's premise is delightful and the half fantastic, half urban setting adds a magical edge to our everyday world. It was the premise that drew me to the text, and I recommend it on that basis alone.
The plot, however, is weak in comparison. It begins well, but as the story and backstory expound, it becomes increasingly contrived and Ash's choices become more and more limited until there's really only one choice that will guarantee the happy ending that is common in the young adult genre. As clever as this choice is intended to be, the fact that it is the only viable option makes the would-be-exciting ending of the book predictable and flat. While the text is readable enough, it leaves the reader feeling somewhat empty at the end.
All in all, this is a very strong first novel, and I'm anxious to read more from Marr and to see her improve as a writer. I enjoyed the book and I do recommend it to both young adult and adult readers, especially those that like mysterious, shady atmospheres or unconventional fantasy (as the book is a prime example of the urban fantasy subgenre). It is an enjoyable but not astounding text, and so while I recommend it, I don't do so with the overwhelming enthusiasm I have for some other books.
Another story of mortal loves immortal (and vice versa). The characters aren't as deep and developed as they could be, but the story is very compelling. Even though the setting is a world occupied by both humans and faeries, in the end, it's a story about love and tragedy that speaks to the tweenage girl at heart!! I am going to read the next in the collection.
This book is very original. Loove the story on it never imagine the fairires in that perspective :)
My introduction book to Fae and fairies! There was so much I forgot about this one. Honestly just read the first book and don’t bother with the rest of the series. It just goes downhill based off of the plot line. This book does have problems with how Keenan is and there should be a trigger warning for some parts of the book. I still enjoyed it though with some of the writing being okay. Aislinn is great and my little emo heart still crushes on Seth! My favorite character is always gonna be Donia and I feel that she deserves better!