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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence
This book only took me a few hours to read. It has an interesting, if predictable, plot. Most of the story reads as if it is just setting up the world and characters for the rest of the series. And although this story was really good, I feel no need to continue with the series. It could be read as a stand-alone book, with a lack of a cliff hanger that makes you eager for the next in the series
The book is classed as suitable for reader over the age of eleven, which is probably due to the minor references to sex and reproduction and the fact that someone gets shot and nearly drowned.
The story is well written and you feel as if you get to know the characters as the story progresses. The plot teases you along with many small problems and you want to find out how Laurel overcomes them; particularly when the flower blooms on her back.
This story was a very enjoyable, light-hearted read. It loses one star due to the fact that it is a little predictable and doesn’t leave you desperate to pick up the next book.
The book is classed as suitable for reader over the age of eleven, which is probably due to the minor references to sex and reproduction and the fact that someone gets shot and nearly drowned.
The story is well written and you feel as if you get to know the characters as the story progresses. The plot teases you along with many small problems and you want to find out how Laurel overcomes them; particularly when the flower blooms on her back.
This story was a very enjoyable, light-hearted read. It loses one star due to the fact that it is a little predictable and doesn’t leave you desperate to pick up the next book.
I picked up Wings on a quick library run before I had to be picked up after school. I went to a section, looked at the third row, and chose the most interesting cover on the shelf. I grabbed a random book and split, never expecting to get anything good whatsoever. Turns out, I actually liked Wings and didn’t really want to put it down at all. Granted, I finished it in less than two class days, but I still wanted to read more. I almost never read books without reading the entire series or at least planning on it, but this was a good exception.
It wasn’t one of my favorites, but it was a pretty good entertainment while I was between big books. Wings is about a faerie that doesn’t know she is a faerie at all! Well, she doesn’t know until she wakes up with a flower-that looks suspiciously like a pair of wings, even though fairies can’t fly-growing out of her back. It was certainly interesting to read a different author’s way of thinking about beings that show up in many fantasy books. Fairies are plants and the bad guys are part dog things, and I’ve never read a description quite like Aprilynne Pike has formed. I felt like I was with the faerie Laurel, walking through the woods in the faerie world and suddenly being thrown in a trunk and a frozen river, all while trying to save my dying father without anyone knowing I was a faerie. Oh, and don’t even mention moving to a new high school with a bunch of new people! Laurel has quite the adventure in Wings and Aprilynne makes a wonderful image of exactly what she wants the reader to see.
Wings is a good book for anyone looking for anyone wanting to have a little fun with a book. A bit of mystery and an odd love triangle, this book is good for a rainy day. It surprised me in a good way, when I was expecting nothing and it is fun to get lost in the magic. In the book I learned one thing that I know is true: a dusting of glitter can fix a lot of problems. So there you have it ladies and gents, a magical book for a magical day.
It wasn’t one of my favorites, but it was a pretty good entertainment while I was between big books. Wings is about a faerie that doesn’t know she is a faerie at all! Well, she doesn’t know until she wakes up with a flower-that looks suspiciously like a pair of wings, even though fairies can’t fly-growing out of her back. It was certainly interesting to read a different author’s way of thinking about beings that show up in many fantasy books. Fairies are plants and the bad guys are part dog things, and I’ve never read a description quite like Aprilynne Pike has formed. I felt like I was with the faerie Laurel, walking through the woods in the faerie world and suddenly being thrown in a trunk and a frozen river, all while trying to save my dying father without anyone knowing I was a faerie. Oh, and don’t even mention moving to a new high school with a bunch of new people! Laurel has quite the adventure in Wings and Aprilynne makes a wonderful image of exactly what she wants the reader to see.
Wings is a good book for anyone looking for anyone wanting to have a little fun with a book. A bit of mystery and an odd love triangle, this book is good for a rainy day. It surprised me in a good way, when I was expecting nothing and it is fun to get lost in the magic. In the book I learned one thing that I know is true: a dusting of glitter can fix a lot of problems. So there you have it ladies and gents, a magical book for a magical day.
One of the positive reviews of this book says something like:
"What Meyer did for vampires, Pike does for fairies."
And, yeah. Can't argue with that. But that reviewer probably doesn't realize that this is a bad thing.
"What Meyer did for vampires, Pike does for fairies."
And, yeah. Can't argue with that. But that reviewer probably doesn't realize that this is a bad thing.
This book is so addicting! I love all the characters!! This world is so unique and interesting!
It may have been a simple read but it was a unique little story. Nothing I've come across before. I do like when stories are fast paced too. This one was nice and flowy, even though Laurel annoyed me quite a bit and so did David. I liked Tamani and I felt more for him than David- although not so fond of the name haha. Well I did enjoy this book and it had a great ending. I'm looking forward to reading the next ones :)
Good read...a very different take on fairies. The action & world building is a little MG-ish, but the main characters are worth following. Look forward to picking up Spells.
This was a nice read. Maybe I'm a little too old for this book, since it is written for 11+.
Did like the way the story evolves and the new perspective on fearies. I know that there are two more books, and I will read them.
This is a fast paced book and there is enough going on! I really think the characters are a little too shallow for my taste, but like I said, it's written for 11+ so I can look past that.
Still enjoyed the path Laurel is walking towards the truth about herself and where she is from. So 3 stars for this book.
Did like the way the story evolves and the new perspective on fearies. I know that there are two more books, and I will read them.
This is a fast paced book and there is enough going on! I really think the characters are a little too shallow for my taste, but like I said, it's written for 11+ so I can look past that.
Still enjoyed the path Laurel is walking towards the truth about herself and where she is from. So 3 stars for this book.
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes