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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
I loved this book. It buts a whole new twist on fairs. I really liked them. This is a series of four books. They keep you wondering until the end and they revile things you did not even think to think about. I am really sad that it is over.
I love this book! I’ve read many novels about a girl finding out she is a fairy, but this is the most unique and interesting version of that concept I have read. Once I started reading I couldn’t put it down!
Interesting take on faeries, of course this is like only the second series I've ever read about them. But it was interesting. Took a while for me to get into cause it started rather slow but then it began to build up. Just wish there was more Tamini (did I spell his name right? I'm too lazy to get the book) cause I loved him. Looking forward to the second book.
Laurel grew up in a small town, homeschooled, never been to a doctor, and is vegetarian. She is very reluctant to move to a bigger town and start going to school, but it will soon enough be the lesser of her problems. She will soon discover she isn’t even human. Her new friend David will help her in her quest to find out what she really is. And they will both discover more than they bargained for.
In a very special faery tale, Laurel, David and Tamani will fight brutal enemies to protect their lives and a world you can only dream of.
Wings is a really nice story that picked up slowly for me, but ended in a rollercoaster of emotions.
Laurel is a really shy but special girl. She isn’t really aware of her beauty and the effect it has on people around her, and I think it makes her an even more beautiful person. Throughout the book she’s trying really hard to deal with the changes in her life, and makes it a priority to protect her loved one in the process. David is a real sweet boy, helping Laurel discover her true nature and being there for her all the time. He really loves her, but he is kind of awkward about it, which is pretty cute. Tamani is a faery sentry bound to protect Laurel, and he is acting really mysteriously, we get to know him better as the story progress and he really wins at getting known, he’s great!
I liked the world Aprilynne built in this book. A very original tale that unfolds itself very nicely. You don’t know much of what’s going on at first, but the more you learn and the more you want to know. As is it, we still have a lot to learn, and I am hoping Spells (the second book) will put some light on the mystery still hanging around Avalon (the feary world). I also think the fearies’ origins is quite surprising, I had never read a lore like that before so it was refreshing. There was this discussion about half way into the book about “where babies come from”, which was awesome. I still giggle thinking back lol.
I wish I could tell you more about the book, but it would be hard to do without giving any spoilers so I will end my review saying that Wings is a great debut novel, with a well knitted plot, and if you like faeries, you should most definitely give this book a try. It’s like nothing you ever read before!
In a very special faery tale, Laurel, David and Tamani will fight brutal enemies to protect their lives and a world you can only dream of.
Wings is a really nice story that picked up slowly for me, but ended in a rollercoaster of emotions.
Laurel is a really shy but special girl. She isn’t really aware of her beauty and the effect it has on people around her, and I think it makes her an even more beautiful person. Throughout the book she’s trying really hard to deal with the changes in her life, and makes it a priority to protect her loved one in the process. David is a real sweet boy, helping Laurel discover her true nature and being there for her all the time. He really loves her, but he is kind of awkward about it, which is pretty cute. Tamani is a faery sentry bound to protect Laurel, and he is acting really mysteriously, we get to know him better as the story progress and he really wins at getting known, he’s great!
I liked the world Aprilynne built in this book. A very original tale that unfolds itself very nicely. You don’t know much of what’s going on at first, but the more you learn and the more you want to know. As is it, we still have a lot to learn, and I am hoping Spells (the second book) will put some light on the mystery still hanging around Avalon (the feary world). I also think the fearies’ origins is quite surprising, I had never read a lore like that before so it was refreshing. There was this discussion about half way into the book about “where babies come from”, which was awesome. I still giggle thinking back lol.
I wish I could tell you more about the book, but it would be hard to do without giving any spoilers so I will end my review saying that Wings is a great debut novel, with a well knitted plot, and if you like faeries, you should most definitely give this book a try. It’s like nothing you ever read before!
This was a new take on a fairy story. It was a fast read.
This book was pretty decent for the rush of Faeries into the YA section. It was slightly predictive to what was going to happen, but it did have a new twist on the way of faeries -- depicting them as plants rather than more mythical creatures. The idea of how they reproduce and their "blossoms" was pretty interesting too. Those we're one of the main reasons (besides the long-lost heat and passion between Laurel and Tamani which is slightly forbidden and I hope is continued... of course leaving David in the dust). Good enough to make me want to read the second book :)
Oh god. This book was my favorite at age thirteen. I used to reread it constantly and it got me into a lifelong obsession with faeries.
I’m giving this four stars solely due to my enjoyment of it while growing up. Did it have issues? Of course! It was published around twilight and suffered from all the cliches that were floating around back then.
Was I obsessed with Tamani and the fact that he ate moss to achieve green hair? Absolutely.
This book will always be dear to my heart but I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to reread it. I don’t want to spoil all the fond memories I have of it.
I’m giving this four stars solely due to my enjoyment of it while growing up. Did it have issues? Of course! It was published around twilight and suffered from all the cliches that were floating around back then.
Was I obsessed with Tamani and the fact that he ate moss to achieve green hair? Absolutely.
This book will always be dear to my heart but I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to reread it. I don’t want to spoil all the fond memories I have of it.
This was a book club pick and I wasn't super excited about reading it. I never really liked "faerie" young adult books, and I am kind of past the "supernatural romance" stage. However this book had a few intriguing qualities even though it follows the same old YA formula.
There is a love triangle, and neither relationship experiences any realistic growth or beginning. Both cases have immediate sparks/there's something about them/etc and BOOM they are in love. There is also the whole "I can't tell my parents about any of this crazy stuff even though they could help me and it would solve all my problems"... yeah the reasons she gives for not telling her parents are completely stupid as they go against her parents stated personality traits. Drives me crazy when books do that. How about we include loving, trustworthy parents who are there to help their children in these YA novels?! Sorry, on my soapbox there.
Anyway, so despite the major flaws, I did like their take on the faery world. I always love when fantasy worlds are explained scientifically. I am also intrigued by the familiar legends and mythology that were pulled into the story. The book moves fast enough (probably because there isn't a lot of character or world building) that the story pulled me in and I finished it in about 4 hours. It's kind of refreshing to have a book like that once in a while. Perfect light summer read. So, as long as I don't sit and nitpick the problems with this book, I recommend it. I'm giving this book 3.5 stars and I've already checked out the sequel from the library.
There is a love triangle, and neither relationship experiences any realistic growth or beginning. Both cases have immediate sparks/there's something about them/etc and BOOM they are in love. There is also the whole "I can't tell my parents about any of this crazy stuff even though they could help me and it would solve all my problems"... yeah the reasons she gives for not telling her parents are completely stupid as they go against her parents stated personality traits. Drives me crazy when books do that. How about we include loving, trustworthy parents who are there to help their children in these YA novels?! Sorry, on my soapbox there.
Anyway, so despite the major flaws, I did like their take on the faery world. I always love when fantasy worlds are explained scientifically. I am also intrigued by the familiar legends and mythology that were pulled into the story. The book moves fast enough (probably because there isn't a lot of character or world building) that the story pulled me in and I finished it in about 4 hours. It's kind of refreshing to have a book like that once in a while. Perfect light summer read. So, as long as I don't sit and nitpick the problems with this book, I recommend it. I'm giving this book 3.5 stars and I've already checked out the sequel from the library.
Wings is a nice book. I am unfamiliar with faerie folklore and very new to the world of the Fey so I didn't have much expectations.
My first thought is that faeries are a childish fascination. I mean what little girl doesn't want to be a faerie? So believe me when I say I thought this book was going to be boring. However that being said, the ending brought about questions I want answers to. This book might be worth the read if your interested in learning about Lauren's past. Honestly, I'm surprised by my interest.
This book is a mood book for me. I'm governed by moods when it comes to reading. I liked that Wings isn't a demanding book, you can just read at your own pace and there's no urgency. Some books you just need to race through and others that isn't necessary. Wings was slow paced at the beginning then started to get interesting toward the end.
I enjoyed the book when Tamani was more involved. I find Laurel and David a little bland for my taste. However, love triangles always makes things more interesting. Sorry David, but at this time I find Tamani captivating. Team Tamani!
Wings is a nice, simple introduction to faeries. It's an easy read, well suited for young teens. Though it isn't a favourite, I'm sure I will read it again. I'm hoping that the next books in the series will grow on me with some more intrigue, magic and mystery.
My first thought is that faeries are a childish fascination. I mean what little girl doesn't want to be a faerie? So believe me when I say I thought this book was going to be boring. However that being said, the ending brought about questions I want answers to. This book might be worth the read if your interested in learning about Lauren's past. Honestly, I'm surprised by my interest.
This book is a mood book for me. I'm governed by moods when it comes to reading. I liked that Wings isn't a demanding book, you can just read at your own pace and there's no urgency. Some books you just need to race through and others that isn't necessary. Wings was slow paced at the beginning then started to get interesting toward the end.
I enjoyed the book when Tamani was more involved. I find Laurel and David a little bland for my taste. However, love triangles always makes things more interesting. Sorry David, but at this time I find Tamani captivating. Team Tamani!
Wings is a nice, simple introduction to faeries. It's an easy read, well suited for young teens. Though it isn't a favourite, I'm sure I will read it again. I'm hoping that the next books in the series will grow on me with some more intrigue, magic and mystery.