Wicked Lovely
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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Melissa Marr
Melissa Marr is a master of weaving the dark and beautiful together, creating stories that pulse with magic, mystery, and a sense of foreboding. Known for her immersive world-building and compelling characters, Marr's books often explore the blurred lines between the supernatural and the human world. Her works delve into themes of desire, power, and the consequences of choices—capturing the essence of human complexity, no matter how fantastical the setting.
Born in the U.S. and a lifelong lover of mythology and folklore, Marr’s storytelling has been shaped by her fascination with the unknown and the fantastical. Her debut series, Wicked Lovely, introduced readers to a richly crafted world of fairies, where the boundaries between light and dark magic are never as clear-cut as they seem. The series’ popularity skyrocketed, earning her a devoted following and securing her place as a significant voice in YA fantasy. Marr’s talent lies in her ability to take well-worn tropes and twist them into something fresh, combining romance, danger, and mystery in ways that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Wicked Lovely
Wicked Lovely consists of five primary books, and includes four additional books that complement the series but are not considered mandatory reads — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
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Reviews and Comments
All is relative. If I were asked my opinion based on the fact what kind of books I truly enjoy to read nowadays the answer would be: 'Nothing like this, really.' However sometimes I have to think back to when I was just beginning to find the world of books. Back then this sort of book would have been quite a good. It truly depends on how one looks into things: what it comes to true high fantasy capable to swallow you completely - this is not THE book. BUT it is quite nice book for the lot somewhere between childhood and being called young adults. It's for the ones swinging back and fort trying to decide if they could have a peek into fantasy literature but do not have stomach for the full scale of it. Put it together with its sequels and they make a nice set of low fantasy for younger population. This is why I think it's worth of three stars: if I were younger it would deserve more, if I judged it by my present standards it would deserve less - so this is a nice middle point. Like the whole book, it's somewhere in the middle.