Spells

Author: Aprilynne Pike

Series: Wings # 2

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Faeire, Young Adult

Publisher: Harper Teen

Released: 4 May 2010

Summary: courtesy of goodreads.com Six months have passed since Laurel saved the gateway to the faerie realm of Avalon. Now she must spend her summer there, honing her skills as a Fall faerie. But her human family and friends are still in mortal danger--and the gateway to Avalon is more compromised than ever.
When it comes time to protect those she loves, will she depend on David, her human boyfriend, for help? Or will she turn to Tamani, the electrifying faerie with whom her connection is undeniable?

For Fans Of: Entice, Radiant Shadows, Shadowspell, and Wings.

My Review: This books is Amazing (capital A) and Exciting! Not to mention the love triangle between Laurel, David, and Tam is picking up! In this book, we get to take a look into more of what makes the world of Avalon tick, and if I do say so myself Pike did an splendid job of describing the faerie world. I would sure love to be able to stay there for a week or two! The faeries sure do know how to party and if you find yourself face to face with a Winter faerie please give them the respect they need ;D

WE also learn more abou the social classes that are in Avalon, giving more depth to Laurel and Tamani's relationship.

Also in this Amazing, Exciting, and Fabulous book comes a new character in the story that can sure kick butt. She ends up being really helpful, but keeps you on your toes, is she good or bad? Who knows?! :D

I cannot wait for the next book to see how the lovely story of Laurel and the world of Avalon continues!

Wings

Author: Aprilynne Pike

Series: Wings #1

Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, and Romance

Publisher: HarperTeen

Released: May 5, 2009

Summary: courtesy of goodreads.com Laurel was mesmerized, staring at the pale things with wide eyes. They were terrifyingly beautiful--too beautiful for words.

Laurel turned to the mirror again, her eyes on the hovering petals that floated beside her head. They looked almost like wings.

In this extraordinary tale of magic and intrigue, romance and danger, everything you thought you knew about faeries will be changed forever.

For Fans Of: Fairy Tale, Captive, and Lament

My Review: There is so much about this book that I absolutely love! Aprilynne Pike's version of faeries is incredible and these aren't your typical 3 in., tiny winged faeries, these faerie are human like plants. How cool is that!

Pike has lovely descriptions of the so called "wings" which are in fact flowers. Who wouldn't want a flower growing from their backs! :D Pike creates this magical world, that is so easy to follow, and the story plot flows nicely. I love the social classes she creates in the faerie world called Avolon. Its so different, and new that I could not put it down! Drove my mom CRAZY! ;D

I adore the characters so much! Laurel acts like a typical teen, looks like a typical teen, but is in fact a faerie. Her crush on the cute, curly haired, David is so fun to read and I love Tamani!

Oh and don't worry about not having enough action in this book! This book has a very exciting and intense fight scene at the end against trolls, and Laurel learns a cool ability that I sure wish I had. Wings is one of my favorites books, and I will absolutely recommend this to anyone whose looking for an exciting cool twists on faeries.