Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr (English) Paperback Book

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Set in the enticing world of the "New York Times" bestsellers "Wicked Love" and "Ink Exchange," this new manga series invites fans to fall in love with Marr's mesmerizing vision of Faerie in a whole new way. Young adult.

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Fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black won't be able to resist the world of Melissa Marr's #1 New York Times bestselling series, full of faerie intrigue, mortal love, and courtly betrayal.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.

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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.

Author Biography

Melissa Marr is the New York Times bestselling author of the Wicked Lovely series as well as the adult fantasy novels Graveminder and The Arrivals. When not traveling, Melissa can be found in Phoenix or online at

Review

"A fully imagined faery world which even non-fantasy (or faerie) lovers will want to delve into." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Enjoyably sultry." -- Kirkus Reviews"Riveting and dark. I love this tale!" -- Tamora Pierce"A debut that reads like the work of a seasoned pro." -- Charles deLint"The unusual combination of past legends and modern-day life gives a unique twist to this "fairy" tale." -- School Library Journal"Melissa Marr adds elegantly to the sub-genre of Urban Faery with this enticing, well-researched fantasy for teens." -- Annette Curtis Klause"A modern-day fairy tale, wherein the girl saves herself. Many fantasy readers will find themselves happily at home here. -- Library Journal

Long Description

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.

Review Quote

"The unusual combination of past legends and modern-day life gives a unique twist to this "fairy" tale."

Details ISBN0061214671 Author Melissa Marr Short Title WICKED LOVELY Language English ISBN-10 0061214671 ISBN-13 9780061214677 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Series Number 01 Year 2008 Series Wicked Lovely (Paperback) DOI 10.1604/9780061214677 Imprint HarperCollins Publishers Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2008-04-29 NZ Release Date 2008-04-29 US Release Date 2008-04-29 UK Release Date 2008-04-29 Pages 352 Audience Age 13 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Publication Date 2008-04-29 Audience Teenage / Young adult Imprint US HarperCollins Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this

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