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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
Okay so when I read what this book was about I started thinking: "Hum...I have seen this before...Oh yeah I remember now, Wicked Lovely, and I didn't like that!" so I didn't really want to buy it...But the thing is, I couldn't find any other book in the place where I was shopping, so I took it.
And thank god I did too! It as nothing to do with Melissa Marr's book, it's so much better. It's actually a refreshing read! Wicked Lovely was...too "heavy" for my taste, too much information almost no action. But that's just my opinion.
However, there is ONE,only one, bad thing about Wings... See when I started reading it, David seemed cool: outgoing, cared for Laurel, helped her, didn't care if she wasn't human, bla bla bla...But then, when Tamani appears, the author seems to forget about David a little bit. Of course him and Laurel still speak, and he's still nice...But it just isn't the same. So,yes, before you ask, I did think that Laurel should've picked Tamani...That's what I would've done anyway.
And thank god I did too! It as nothing to do with Melissa Marr's book, it's so much better. It's actually a refreshing read! Wicked Lovely was...too "heavy" for my taste, too much information almost no action. But that's just my opinion.
However, there is ONE,only one, bad thing about Wings... See when I started reading it, David seemed cool: outgoing, cared for Laurel, helped her, didn't care if she wasn't human, bla bla bla...But then, when Tamani appears, the author seems to forget about David a little bit. Of course him and Laurel still speak, and he's still nice...But it just isn't the same. So,yes, before you ask, I did think that Laurel should've picked Tamani...That's what I would've done anyway.
Initially this was both rated five stars and on my 'favorites' shelf, but I had to go back and really look at the book again. I read it in December of 2010 when I was fifteen and I loved it at the time, I truly did. I didn't see anything wrong with the book or the characters.
I think I managed to keep myself under the illusion that this was a good book for so long because from book two to four, it got better.
Recently though, I went back and really looked closely at the book. Most people are right: Laurel is a Mary Sue in this book. She's sickeningly perfect. I wish I could justify this by saying, "Oh, she's a faerie. Of course she's perfect." But no one wants to read about a Mary Sue. It didn't stop with Laurel, either. David was sickeningly perfect, too, and even Tamani.
The series isn't all bad, honestly. Things got better after this book and as things happened, character development happened, but it's hard to get through this book, I'm not going to lie about that anymore. I still love this series, I still admire what Aprilynne has done with the faeries, but I can't really love this book anymore just because it's connected to my favorites. It's really hard to get through.
I think I managed to keep myself under the illusion that this was a good book for so long because from book two to four, it got better.
Recently though, I went back and really looked closely at the book. Most people are right: Laurel is a Mary Sue in this book. She's sickeningly perfect. I wish I could justify this by saying, "Oh, she's a faerie. Of course she's perfect." But no one wants to read about a Mary Sue. It didn't stop with Laurel, either. David was sickeningly perfect, too, and even Tamani.
The series isn't all bad, honestly. Things got better after this book and as things happened, character development happened, but it's hard to get through this book, I'm not going to lie about that anymore. I still love this series, I still admire what Aprilynne has done with the faeries, but I can't really love this book anymore just because it's connected to my favorites. It's really hard to get through.
Reading this as an adult was so wholesome! The characters were all likable, and I felt like an older sibling reading about my younger sister’s adventures. Definitely check this out if you’re looking for a lighthearted read about fairies
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The mythology is definitely unique, with faeries being "plants" of sorts. The love triangle is interesting too, though I'm more interested to see how it plays out between Tamina and Laurel than Laurel and David. I want to know more about Laurel's fae life before she became a human, and the relationship she had with Tamina. :)
Can't wait to read the sequel. :D
Can't wait to read the sequel. :D
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
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:
Yes
adventurous
fast-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
When I first got given this book, i didn't know if i'd like it or not, however, I loved this book for so many reasons; the story line is amazing! It had me laughing, holding my breath to see what came next. I can safely say this is one of the best books I've read this year!