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Wicked Lovely | 
 enlarge | Author: Melissa Marr
Publisher: HarperTeen
Category: Book
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Reading Level: Young Adult
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Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 1.3
ASIN: B0018SYYXW
Publication Date: June 1, 2007
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Rule #3: Don't stare at invisible faeries. Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk hidden in mortal world. Aislinn fears their cruelty—especially if they learn of her Sight—and wishes she were as blind to their presence as other teens. Rule #2: Don't speak to invisible faeries. Now faeries are stalking her. One of them, Keenan, who is equal parts terrifying and alluring, is trying to talk to her, asking questions Aislinn is afraid to answer. Rule #1: Don't ever attract their attention. But it's too late. Keenan is the Summer King who has sought his queen for nine centuries. Without her, summer itself will perish. He is determined that Aislinn will become the Summer Queen at any cost—regardless of her plans or desires. Suddenly none of the rules that have kept Aislinn safe are working anymore, and everything is on the line: her freedom; her best friend, Seth; her life; everything. Faerie intrigue, mortal love, and the clash of ancient rules and modern expectations swirl together in Melissa Marr's stunning 21st century faery tale.
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 Dark and Romantic, but Young and Sweet August 22, 2008
The beginning of the book was slow. It took me a while to get into it, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. Marr's characters are sexy and dark, charateristics most young adult novels lack. I've gotten sick of the typical girl (who everyone supposedly can relate to) stealing the main character roles in young adult novels. Marr gives you characters with an inner freak they aren't afraid to unleash!
And its easy to fall in love with the characters, although the Summer King and Winter Girl do fall a bit flat. But the plot thickens and keeps the reader flipping pages.
I loved it. I mean, who doesn't like a boy covered in piercings and tattoos?
 Liv's Book Reviews August 22, 2008
This must be one of the greatest modern fantasy books ever. I'm a fan of the Tithe series, but that series pales in comparison to Wicked Lovely. It's got suspense, romance, hot guys, magic, and an amazing style. I really couldn't put it down until I was done and I haven't had that happen for a long time. I loved how addicted I got. The faster I read, the faster I felt I needed to go in order to see what would happen next. I also liked how the whole magical aspect of the book didn't feel cheesy or overdone but it was almost as if you could imagine a faery world like the one in the book actually existing. The twists thrown in at the end were the best part by far. The author kept you clueless about some key parts of the story until the very end, when everything got wrapped up cleanly. Another one of my favorite parts was Seth and Aislinn's relationship. Seth was a completely honest and genuine guy who is now going on my list of ideal fantasy boyfriends. He did so much for Aislinn and believed her when no one else would. Which was a little weird to me because I don't think I'd automatically believe someone if they came and told me that faeries were stalking them. I've gotta give Seth props for that. Towards the end, I also grew to have some amount of respect for Keenan too, unexpectedly. Melissa Marr did a great job of making the characters and situations real and personal. I am completely looking forward to the next book Ink Exchange. If you haven't read Wicked Lovely yet, I don't know what you've been doing. I waited way too long to pick up this book.
Beautiful YA urban fantasy August 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Aislinn sees faeries. She has always been able to see them - and she's always kept this fact a secret, especially from the faeries. But now two of them are stalking her - and one is the Summer King! Suddenly Aislinn's rules for keeping safe from the faeries are failing her, and she wants out. Keenan, the Summer King, is not about to let that happen.
I loved this book! It had me reading until I was too tired to keep my eyes open, then as soon as I woke up again I was back reading the book. It is phenomenal. Goodness. I'm trying to write an actual review here, and not just gush, but it is very hard to do.
Part of what kept me reading was the conflict not only over Aislinn's life - mortal? Summer girl? Winter girl? Summer Queen? - but over her love life as well. I loved Seth, as we as readers are supposed to (after all, we see him through Aislinn's eyes) and wanted to see Aislinn end up with him, but I felt for Keenan as well. The boy (can you really call him a boy if he is hundreds of years old? Yes.) deserved someone to love him and be with him, too. And poor Donia!
I will agree with many of the reviews which peg the Winter Queen as a little too campy. She was over the top, yes. BUT. Faeries are not exactly creatures of half-measures. So, yes, the Winter Queen was your typical "evil" villain, but for a reason. She had a desire - to stay Winter Queen - and her own nature would not let her slide even the slightest bit in pursuit of that goal, even though it meant (figuratively) sacrificing her child, her lover, etc.
One of the things I definitely appreciate is the ending ringing true - no "happily ever after" extreme, but no "things went to hell after that and nothing could bring it back" extreme, either.
Wicked Lovely is a beautiful book, perfect for lovers of YA fantasy, of urban fantasy, or even simply YA lit.
Enthralled August 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was absolutely enthralled with this book. An amazing tale of the fae and a human girl that can see them.
Aislinn can see the fae, has been able to see them her entire life. Her grandmother who has raised her, has tried to teach her the rules that would keep her safe from them. But when two fae start following Ash, the drama gets intense.
This story is very well written,the struggle between winter and summer protrayed here as a battle of wills between the Summer King(Keenan) and the Winter Queen(Beira).
Throughout, Ash must face her fear of the fae, make hard choices, decide to entrust someone that she cares about with her secret, stand up for herself and what she feels is best for her life AND accept her destiny!
I loved every bit of it, literally could not put it down. I can't wait to read future works by this author.
Enchanting Review: Wicked Lovely August 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
WICKED LOVELY
MELISSA MARR
Fantasy YA
Rating: 4.5 Enchantments
Aislinn is just your average high school junior- somewhat popular, cute, and oh yeah, she can see faeries. Aislinn has had this ability since she can remember, and she has known the rules her grandmother taught her for that long as well: 1. Don't stare at invisible faeries, 2. Don't speak to invisible faeries, and 3. Don't ever attract their attention. These rules have kept Aislinn safe her entire life, until she meets Keenan.
After years of living amongst the faeries and going unnoticed, Aislinn is suddenly being tracked and she doesn't know what they want. She is terrified to tell her grandmother about the trackers for fear she will then be kept inside where she is safe. That means not seeing Seth, her best friend and secret crush. After some thought, Aislinn breaks another of her grandmother's rules and tells Seth about her "Sight" and the faeries that live around them. With his help, Aislinn discovers she is being sought after by the Summer King, Keenan. He believes Aislinn just may be the girl he has spent the last five centuries searching for, his Summer Queen. Only problem is, Aislinn doesn't want to become a fairy and leave her world, and Seth, behind. But without her, Keenan will never regain his full powers and his wicked mother, the Winter Queen, will rule the Earth. Eventually, under the Winter Queen's rule, all mortals and faeries will die. It's now up to Aislinn to save them. Will she lose Seth and her grandmother in the process? Can she really be the Summer Queen?
After hearing so many great things about this book I just had to read it myself, and let me tell you, I was not disappointed. WICKED LOVELY is a fast paced, easy read that I just couldn't put down. The characters are lovable for their intensity, their love, and their honesty. Aislinn's struggle to keep her mortal life and her fear of ignoring who she is destined to be is heart-wrenching and captivating. The relationships between Aislinn and Seth, and Aislinn and Keenan, are intense and full of the passion of young love and hope. Melissa Marr's writing is so descriptive, that as a reader you can imagine the wonderful smells of wildflowers and sunshine that Aislinn experiences every time she is near Keenan. You can feel the determination Keenan has for his own personal success in finding his Queen. And you can definitely feel the intense fear and hatred in the Winter Queen's character. I would recommend this book to all YA readers, but especially those who love fantasy novels. You will love it! The story of the faeries and Keenan continues in Ms. Marr's follow-up novel, INK EXCHANGE.
In the back of the paperback copy of WICKED LOVELY, you will find some "Extras" on author Melissa Marr. They include "6 Intriguing Facts about Melissa Marr", "Chatting with Melissa Marr", "A WICKED LOVELY Playlist", and "Melissa Marr's Reading List". You can read more questions and answers about Melissa Marr at her fansite: www.wickedlovely.com
Emily Wright
Enchanting Reviews
June 2008
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