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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
I feel like making Irial Ash’s great grandfather was a haphazardly last minute plot to throw in tbh?
I enjoyed meeting up with some of my favorite characters from this series and finding out where they are at after the last books drama. I have to admit Ink Exchange and the Dark Court is my favorites in this wicked lovely world.
Irial was downright flighty in this story. He was insecure and hopeful; not very Chaos embodied. He was endearing though as always.
Niall was the perfect gentleman; always trying to do his duty and be a supportive lover. I enjoyed seeing Leslie but her real potential still untold. In this story, she is the embodiment of love and patience for the Dark Court Kings. Her future is hinted at, although I'm not sure what the loss of emotion will mean for her lovers or her Court.
Irial was downright flighty in this story. He was insecure and hopeful; not very Chaos embodied. He was endearing though as always.
Niall was the perfect gentleman; always trying to do his duty and be a supportive lover. I enjoyed seeing Leslie but her real potential still untold. In this story, she is the embodiment of love and patience for the Dark Court Kings. Her future is hinted at, although I'm not sure what the loss of emotion will mean for her lovers or her Court.
Oh, this was such a great story about this trio, and about Irial discovering about this family of his that he forgot from Cold Iron Heart! Such a great read!
This is a short story entirely about Leslie, Irial and Niall so, yeah, I loved it.
Wicked Lovely explores a very dark and terrifying area of mythology and folklore. The Fey are just as entrancing as they are terrifying - they're cruel, brutal, and speak of sugary sweet promises laced with arsenic. Aislinn - Ash - knows this all too well.
Growing up with the Sight, Ash has seen this cruel beauty first-hand. When she's targeted by the Summer King, Ash fights tooth and nail against him, knowing that she is in extreme danger having caught the attention of the Court Fey. She follows all her rules, and fights against his advances as best she can, with the help of her best friend, and lover, Seth. Ash is determined not to become one of Keenan's conquests, and will do everything in her power to keep him at a distance. Ash is not afraid to ask Seth for help - and he is more than willing to give it.
Keenan, however, is not taking no for an answer. At least, not politely. He is incredibly forceful, and exceedingly disrespectful of her boundaries and her wishes. This behaviour is worrisome and very creepy, but that's what the Fey are like - they care nothing of mortal comfort. When they find something they want, they go after it, and they don't leave it alone until they get it. This is especially true for mortals that catch their fancy.
Keenan is especially forceful as the Summer Court is in extreme danger should Ash not take up the mantle of Summer Queen. His mother, the Winter Queen, is a sadistic, manipulative faery determined to remain in power - at the expense of all of the Fey, as well as the mortal world. There is a chill sweeping over all living life - a chill of the Winter Queen's doing. The only way to stop her is for the Summer Court to regain it's full power, and stop the Winter Queen's sadistic cruelty once and for all.
If Ash is going to proceed - if she's going to take the test, and prove whether or not she truly is the Summer Queen - she needs to set down some ground rules - major ground rules.
Ash is very strong, very determined, and extremely independent - everything Keenan is not accustomed to in a woman. It's refreshing. She's determined to keep her mortal life as intact as possible should things turn in Keenan's favour. She is not willing to give up her love, her family, or her own life for his sake. And Keenan's just going to have to deal with that, whether he likes it or not.
Wicked Lovely melds the old with the new very well. The Fey are represented in all their cruel, sadistic beauty - keeping close to original mythology and folklore. I really liked that. I especially liked that Ash remains strong, and remains herself. Her purpose isn't just to strengthen her male counterpart - she has her own purpose, her own set of rules, and none of them revolve around Keenan.
It occurs far too often that a female character is simply acquired by a male character as a sidekick, or to fulfill a prophecy - her role, then, is comprised entirely of how she is beneficial to him. Wicked Lovely does not fall back on this trope - at least not much. The friendship between Keenan and Ash has to be mutually beneficial - Ash needs to get something out of this other than being part of the Summer Court. And she does, she makes sure she does! I love that, so very much.
Growing up with the Sight, Ash has seen this cruel beauty first-hand. When she's targeted by the Summer King, Ash fights tooth and nail against him, knowing that she is in extreme danger having caught the attention of the Court Fey. She follows all her rules, and fights against his advances as best she can, with the help of her best friend, and lover, Seth. Ash is determined not to become one of Keenan's conquests, and will do everything in her power to keep him at a distance. Ash is not afraid to ask Seth for help - and he is more than willing to give it.
Keenan, however, is not taking no for an answer. At least, not politely. He is incredibly forceful, and exceedingly disrespectful of her boundaries and her wishes. This behaviour is worrisome and very creepy, but that's what the Fey are like - they care nothing of mortal comfort. When they find something they want, they go after it, and they don't leave it alone until they get it. This is especially true for mortals that catch their fancy.
Keenan is especially forceful as the Summer Court is in extreme danger should Ash not take up the mantle of Summer Queen. His mother, the Winter Queen, is a sadistic, manipulative faery determined to remain in power - at the expense of all of the Fey, as well as the mortal world. There is a chill sweeping over all living life - a chill of the Winter Queen's doing. The only way to stop her is for the Summer Court to regain it's full power, and stop the Winter Queen's sadistic cruelty once and for all.
If Ash is going to proceed - if she's going to take the test, and prove whether or not she truly is the Summer Queen - she needs to set down some ground rules - major ground rules.
Ash is very strong, very determined, and extremely independent - everything Keenan is not accustomed to in a woman. It's refreshing. She's determined to keep her mortal life as intact as possible should things turn in Keenan's favour. She is not willing to give up her love, her family, or her own life for his sake. And Keenan's just going to have to deal with that, whether he likes it or not.
Wicked Lovely melds the old with the new very well. The Fey are represented in all their cruel, sadistic beauty - keeping close to original mythology and folklore. I really liked that. I especially liked that Ash remains strong, and remains herself. Her purpose isn't just to strengthen her male counterpart - she has her own purpose, her own set of rules, and none of them revolve around Keenan.
It occurs far too often that a female character is simply acquired by a male character as a sidekick, or to fulfill a prophecy - her role, then, is comprised entirely of how she is beneficial to him. Wicked Lovely does not fall back on this trope - at least not much. The friendship between Keenan and Ash has to be mutually beneficial - Ash needs to get something out of this other than being part of the Summer Court. And she does, she makes sure she does! I love that, so very much.
Another amazing faery tale placed in our hands. Wicked Lovely, first of the series, brings a wonderfully written and entertaining tale.
What I liked best about Wicked Lovely was the mystery, the intrigue, the romance, and the characters. I liked how I kept trying to guess who was on whose side – Keenan’s or the Winter Queen’s – and how secrets are uncovered as the story goes on. I also loved the romance that was between Seth and Aislinn. However, I wasn’t really sure if Keenan liked her like that and it wasn’t until the end of the book that I was like, “Oh. Maybe he just likes her as a friend…” That part was the only real “confusing” scene.
Aislinn, a strong yet frightened girl, is someone I truly admire. She’s smart and knows what she should do to avoid danger; however, she will take risks if it means saving her loved ones. In a way, she is like the typical heroine – brave, courageous, etc. However, the part where she is cautious and understands the threat of the faeries, is not of the norm of a classic female protagonist.
And Seth, the typical perfect boyfriend, loves Aislinn enough to stick with her even with her “special qualities” and loves her enough to change a part of him just for her. If there is someone out there like Seth – minus the piercings because they’re kind of… *wrinkles nose* - I would totally pounce on him. Who wouldn’t?
Keenan. Sigh. Even though he’s supposed to be this drop-dead gorgeous faery king, I find him annoying. The fact that he will do anything to get a Summer Queen is already strike one against him. He doesn’t care about Aislinn’s plans or desires. Strike two. The person who he truly likes, he doesn’t even have the guts to go after her even when she’s hurting and needs help. Strike three. And…you’re out! True, he may be a strong king and whatnot, however, I didn’t like him. No real compassion except when it favors him and he’s a coward. He can’t go against anyone to get what he wants especially the Winter Queen. And yes, I understand that he didn’t have enough power, however, I’m sure he could have thought of something instead of just using hundreds of girls throughout the three centuries to find just one.
Despite Keenan’s annoyance, Seth and Aislinn totally outweigh him and therefore, I can’t wait to get a hold of the next two books in the series! :)
What I liked best about Wicked Lovely was the mystery, the intrigue, the romance, and the characters. I liked how I kept trying to guess who was on whose side – Keenan’s or the Winter Queen’s – and how secrets are uncovered as the story goes on. I also loved the romance that was between Seth and Aislinn. However, I wasn’t really sure if Keenan liked her like that and it wasn’t until the end of the book that I was like, “Oh. Maybe he just likes her as a friend…” That part was the only real “confusing” scene.
Aislinn, a strong yet frightened girl, is someone I truly admire. She’s smart and knows what she should do to avoid danger; however, she will take risks if it means saving her loved ones. In a way, she is like the typical heroine – brave, courageous, etc. However, the part where she is cautious and understands the threat of the faeries, is not of the norm of a classic female protagonist.
And Seth, the typical perfect boyfriend, loves Aislinn enough to stick with her even with her “special qualities” and loves her enough to change a part of him just for her. If there is someone out there like Seth – minus the piercings because they’re kind of… *wrinkles nose* - I would totally pounce on him. Who wouldn’t?
Keenan. Sigh. Even though he’s supposed to be this drop-dead gorgeous faery king, I find him annoying. The fact that he will do anything to get a Summer Queen is already strike one against him. He doesn’t care about Aislinn’s plans or desires. Strike two. The person who he truly likes, he doesn’t even have the guts to go after her even when she’s hurting and needs help. Strike three. And…you’re out! True, he may be a strong king and whatnot, however, I didn’t like him. No real compassion except when it favors him and he’s a coward. He can’t go against anyone to get what he wants especially the Winter Queen. And yes, I understand that he didn’t have enough power, however, I’m sure he could have thought of something instead of just using hundreds of girls throughout the three centuries to find just one.
Despite Keenan’s annoyance, Seth and Aislinn totally outweigh him and therefore, I can’t wait to get a hold of the next two books in the series! :)
Another YA supernatural book. This one deals with faeries (and you should know that I roll my eyes every time I have to type it that way--faeries? REALLY?). A girl named Aisleen can see them and so she goes through her life pretending she can't (because faeries do not like being seen). Unfortunately, now the faery king is in love with her, which means she has to make a choice: attempt to become his queen or become a summer girl, but either way her mortal life is pretty much done.
(If she chooses the first option, she runs the risk of not actually being the queen, which means she'd be living a sort of half-life until the next person chooses to try. If she picks door #2, she'll be a lot happier, but she will be in love with Keenan--the faery--and he'll never love her back. Ever.)
Entertaining book. I'm going to read the sequel next, I think.
(If she chooses the first option, she runs the risk of not actually being the queen, which means she'd be living a sort of half-life until the next person chooses to try. If she picks door #2, she'll be a lot happier, but she will be in love with Keenan--the faery--and he'll never love her back. Ever.)
Entertaining book. I'm going to read the sequel next, I think.
I want to write a review of this book for how I felt about it when I read it over 10 years ago, when I was in middle school. The only reason I sought out the title of this book to add it on Goodreads is because I *still* look back on it with fondness at the age of 25. I was a voracious reader at the time and consumed as much fantasy as time allowed, but this world, above all, felt colorful and vibrant to me. I still remember these images of an old train car that’s been reclaimed, the way the town/city in the book felt tangible and alive, and my frankly age-inappropriate pining for the male lead.
I don’t care for the cynical way top reviews on this site are exercises in condescension. I was in the demographic for this book and I found it delightful, and that’s all I ask for of my books. 5 stars.
I don’t care for the cynical way top reviews on this site are exercises in condescension. I was in the demographic for this book and I found it delightful, and that’s all I ask for of my books. 5 stars.
I have so many new books to read, but this week I found myself falling back on an old favorite! I've never actually finished this series, despite my immense love for the first two books. This time I intend to see it through. ;)
I'd been meaning to get around to reading this for awhile. It was nothing short of captivating. The characters (I know, there I go again with the characters) are perfect because they are so very imperfect. Told from 3rd person multiple POV, you really get a feel for the conflicts (internal and external) and the motivations for everything that is happening.
First read: June 28, 2008
Reread 2010
Reread January 2014
I'd been meaning to get around to reading this for awhile. It was nothing short of captivating. The characters (I know, there I go again with the characters) are perfect because they are so very imperfect. Told from 3rd person multiple POV, you really get a feel for the conflicts (internal and external) and the motivations for everything that is happening.
First read: June 28, 2008
Reread 2010
Reread January 2014
