WINGS is the first of four books about an ordinary girl named Laurel who discovers she is a faerie sent among humans to guard the gateway to Avalon. When Laurel is thrust into the midst of a centuries-old battle between faeries and trolls, she's torn between a human and a faerie love, as well as her loyalties to both worlds.
Author: Aprilynne Pike
Published: 2009
Genre: YA
Pages: 304
My Thoughts:
Just when I thought the whole genre of faeries had been beat to death, along comes Wings. To me this book is one of the most original takes on faeries that I have read in a long time. Include with that, a twist on Arthurian legend and this makes for a good start in a series of four books. I WANT to know what happens to Laurel and where the author will take us. If you thought you were burnt-out on the whole every- girl-is-a-faerie-but-she-just-didn't-know-it premise, then grab this one, because it's a FRESH look on this mystical creature!!
Read and Reviewed here:
J.Kaye's Book Blog
direct quote from review: "The last book to blow me out of the water like this was NEED by Carrie Jones."
I haven't read any of the faerie books yet - this sounds like a good series to start with.
ReplyDeleteThose fairies sure seems to be everywhere now, but this story sounds nice :)
ReplyDeleteWow....this sounds good! :):):):):)
ReplyDeleteI really haven't read any books about faeries, but I'll keep this one in mind in case I decide to. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Diary of an Eccentric
I recently read a negative review of this book, so I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it!
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Not sure I've read many books with faeries, but your review has tempted me to check this one out.
ReplyDeleteI love the cover of the book! Enticement enough!
ReplyDeleteOh this is definitely going on my tbr list!
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I read this, but haven't reviewed yet, and I have to say I was not in love with it. I liked it and will carry on with the series, but some things didn't appeal to me at all!
ReplyDeleteLooks like this could be one you either love or hate. I've read very mixed reviews but I'm glad you enjoyed it, I'm still umming and ahhing over whether to get it!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I've seen a couple of VERY negative reviews of this recently, so it's good to see that some people are enjoying it. I did buy it after all :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read many faerie-themed books, but this sounds wonderful Don't ya just love the cover?? I need to get in on this series from the beginning!
ReplyDeleteI read this one. Forgot completely about it, but enjoyed the heck out of it. Now what did I do with it. Off to look.
ReplyDeletethanks for reviewing this! I ordered it in the mail a few days ago. I can't wait until it comes. I hope I like it as much as yout did.
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds really good and I don't usually read about fairies. I love that it seems to have a it of a mix going on.
ReplyDeleteI agree with J.Kaye, if you like fairies then Need is a great book. I am looking forward to reading Wings -- thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteI like your review, Staci. This is the first "faerie book" I've ever read! I liked it : ) And now I'm adding Need to my TBR list.
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