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HarperCollins (2010), Edition: First Edition, Hardcover, 352 pages
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Ani, a half-mortal driven by her hungers, and Devlin, faery assassin and brother to the High Queen, have reason to fear one another even as they are drawn together to save all of Faerie.
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LibraryThing member sithereandread
This book continued the story from 'Fragile Eternity' from the point of view of Ani, Devlin, and Rae. Where we left off is in the world of Faerie where Sorcha is letting that world unravel until she knows that her son, Seth, is safe. Devlin is told to check up on Seth but in the meantime meets Ani,
Just when I thought this series could not get any better! This book stepped it up another level with illuminating the lives of the Fey in the High Court. Devlin was introduced in 'Fragile Eternity' very briefly and this book expanded on his character greatly. Devlin was created from both Sorcha and Bananach and needed them for nourishment. He was constantly torn between keeping his two sister-mothers pleased. But when he met Ani again, he realized that there was so much more out there for him, that he began to question his allegiance to the High Court.
The character of Ani was fascinating to me. The fact that she needed both touch and emotion to be completely satiated always kept her on edge wanting more. When she met Devlin it was an instant attraction that was unexplainable to either of them, but started a relationship that was both forbidden and vital to both of them. Marr created such a strong character in Ani. She was a compelling wildcat that only wanted to find her place in the Hunt so she could belong. Devlin and Ani complimented each other so fully, it was inevitable that they belonged together.
Katherine Rae O'Falherty AKA Rae was an expected twist for me. This character diverged from the typical fey in these novels in the fact that she was a spectral being (who could 'possess' another body) and a dream walker. Rae was one of my favorite characters in this book. She was the exceptional piece of the puzzle who essentially connected the dots in this story.
In all of Marr's 'Wicked Lovely' books, love or some form of passion/lust is a major theme, and this book was no different. But the new way it was shown was quite captivating. Devlin and Ani were brought together for a reason, to compliment each other's needs and desires but with painful consequence. The internal struggle of keeping their families away from harm but the preoccupation with each other made this book difficult to put down. I was drawn by the relationship these two created and the balance they tried to ensure to keep each other safe and well.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of the 'Wicked Lovely' series, or anyone who is in the mood for a thrill-ride exploring the magical world of the Fey.
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who he was supposed to assassinate years before, and his life is altered by her.Just when I thought this series could not get any better! This book stepped it up another level with illuminating the lives of the Fey in the High Court. Devlin was introduced in 'Fragile Eternity' very briefly and this book expanded on his character greatly. Devlin was created from both Sorcha and Bananach and needed them for nourishment. He was constantly torn between keeping his two sister-mothers pleased. But when he met Ani again, he realized that there was so much more out there for him, that he began to question his allegiance to the High Court.
The character of Ani was fascinating to me. The fact that she needed both touch and emotion to be completely satiated always kept her on edge wanting more. When she met Devlin it was an instant attraction that was unexplainable to either of them, but started a relationship that was both forbidden and vital to both of them. Marr created such a strong character in Ani. She was a compelling wildcat that only wanted to find her place in the Hunt so she could belong. Devlin and Ani complimented each other so fully, it was inevitable that they belonged together.
Katherine Rae O'Falherty AKA Rae was an expected twist for me. This character diverged from the typical fey in these novels in the fact that she was a spectral being (who could 'possess' another body) and a dream walker. Rae was one of my favorite characters in this book. She was the exceptional piece of the puzzle who essentially connected the dots in this story.
In all of Marr's 'Wicked Lovely' books, love or some form of passion/lust is a major theme, and this book was no different. But the new way it was shown was quite captivating. Devlin and Ani were brought together for a reason, to compliment each other's needs and desires but with painful consequence. The internal struggle of keeping their families away from harm but the preoccupation with each other made this book difficult to put down. I was drawn by the relationship these two created and the balance they tried to ensure to keep each other safe and well.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of the 'Wicked Lovely' series, or anyone who is in the mood for a thrill-ride exploring the magical world of the Fey.
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LibraryThing member Tiffmeister
I have to say this is a good one to get lost in fast. You can plow through this book with it's soft on the brain reading. It's a good YA, with characters that like to kick butt. There are enough balance of the bad, and almost bad, to keep it interesting. And not to mention the girl meets boy, and
If you want to get lost in a good fairy world, and love a good romance, you'll like this one.
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boy gives up things to be with girl scenario. Add the fact it's a build into a Fairy World that drifts into our world, and you get a good read. Wished it had lasted me a bit longer than a week, but good ...more I have to say this is a good one to get lost in fast. You can plow through this book with it's soft on the brain reading. It's a good YA, with characters that like to kick butt. There are enough balance of the bad, and almost bad, to keep it interesting. And not to mention the girl meets boy, and boy gives up things to be with girl scenario. Add the fact it's a build into a Fairy World that drifts into our world, and you get a good read. Wished it had lasted me a bit longer than a week, but good YA usually tends to be safe if not a bit fluffy on the reading level.If you want to get lost in a good fairy world, and love a good romance, you'll like this one.
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LibraryThing member ABookwormsHaven
*If you have not read Wicked Lovely, Ink Exchange or Fragile Eternity then this will contain spoilers*
Let me first just say, I am not sure if Melissa has some sort of time line or character map or how she keeps this all straight, but the way this whole series has woven together is just amazing. She
That being said, when I started this series, I got attached to the characters in Wicked Lovely and did not think I would like reading about the Dark Court as much, yeah wrong! I think I like them more, which is really surprising to me, but a good surprising. And after reading Radiant Shadows Ani is now my favorite character! She is so honest and passionate and real, I also love watching her and Devlin interact. Devlin first got introduced to us as the High Queen’s assassin and I did not really think much of him because I did not think he was really going to be a focus. Again, wrong, he plays a huge role in this book and his life choices will shape the future of Faerie. He really grew on me as the book developed and his inner struggle was so fascinating to me. This book also weaves in many characters from the previous books in the series so you feel as though you are being painted a full picture of the lives of the fey. Of those other characters I think Seth is the one that is surprising me the most. I always liked him since the beginning, but he is really developing and has almost become a voice of wisdom and a great fey to have on your side during this chaotic time.
Throughout this book War is growing stronger, causalities are piling up, and every character is being forced into difficult choices. It is so interesting to see how all of those choices are interwoven and affect other characters lives. Another thing that I found interesting was the title of the book, which confused me until the very end of this story and when I figured it out, I said out loud “Omg, Radiant Shadows! That’s so cool!” My husband looked at me like I was crazy, so I had to elaborate my sudden outburst. I am not going to explain here though, you will have to read to find out why the title works because I don’t want to spoil anything.
Overall, I loved this book, it is my favorite in the series, and if you like Melissa’s previous books, then you need to go pick this on up. It is a great story and makes me want the last book that much more!
Let me first just say, I am not sure if Melissa has some sort of time line or character map or how she keeps this all straight, but the way this whole series has woven together is just amazing. She
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seems to think of everything! All the characters from the past three books play some sort of role in this story and the way all the individual worlds melt into one is just amazing to me.That being said, when I started this series, I got attached to the characters in Wicked Lovely and did not think I would like reading about the Dark Court as much, yeah wrong! I think I like them more, which is really surprising to me, but a good surprising. And after reading Radiant Shadows Ani is now my favorite character! She is so honest and passionate and real, I also love watching her and Devlin interact. Devlin first got introduced to us as the High Queen’s assassin and I did not really think much of him because I did not think he was really going to be a focus. Again, wrong, he plays a huge role in this book and his life choices will shape the future of Faerie. He really grew on me as the book developed and his inner struggle was so fascinating to me. This book also weaves in many characters from the previous books in the series so you feel as though you are being painted a full picture of the lives of the fey. Of those other characters I think Seth is the one that is surprising me the most. I always liked him since the beginning, but he is really developing and has almost become a voice of wisdom and a great fey to have on your side during this chaotic time.
Throughout this book War is growing stronger, causalities are piling up, and every character is being forced into difficult choices. It is so interesting to see how all of those choices are interwoven and affect other characters lives. Another thing that I found interesting was the title of the book, which confused me until the very end of this story and when I figured it out, I said out loud “Omg, Radiant Shadows! That’s so cool!” My husband looked at me like I was crazy, so I had to elaborate my sudden outburst. I am not going to explain here though, you will have to read to find out why the title works because I don’t want to spoil anything.
Overall, I loved this book, it is my favorite in the series, and if you like Melissa’s previous books, then you need to go pick this on up. It is a great story and makes me want the last book that much more!
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LibraryThing member stephxsu
Devlin is the brother and assassin to the High Court faerie queen, Sorcha. Ani, a half-human, half-faerie under the protection of the Dark Court, knows that there is something very different about herself. When the two meet, they share a love and connection that they never knew they were capable
I have had mixed feelings about the Wicked Lovely series, as I often find them too slow and overwritten to be truly enjoyable. In RADIANT SHADOWS, however, tensions sizzle, stakes are raised higher, and, even though there were still a few weak points, it did capture my attention in a way this series hasn’t since the first book, WICKED LOVELY.
Ani and Devlin are a fantastic pairing, each with their own worlds of problems and worries, but with an undeniable chemistry together. While I was slightly discomfited by how quickly they got together, their personalities—Ani a restless half-Hound, and Devlin having repressed strong emotions for millennia—justify and accentuate the turbulent urgency of their relationship. The two of them also drew out most of the other main characters in this series: tensions mount for everyone as Bananach, the faerie of War, gets the strength to act out her plans for chaos, and we begin to see the characters’ vulnerabilities, what truly matters to each of them.
Unfortunately—at least to me—like all the other books in the series, RADIANT SHADOWS is often slow and overwritten. We spend so much time in each character’s head, the third-person narration switching POVs almost every chapter, that much of the actual pages in the book are spent with us being forced to read about the same internal conflict that a character experiences, over and over again. Marr has the unfortunate tendency to overwrite, meaning that many of the mini-epiphanies the characters come to every other page or so, we could have easily inferred for ourselves, just from the dialogue, or the characters’ body movements. This tendency to force obvious thought processes on readers distracted me greatly and removed me from the dark immediacy of the novel’s many conflicts.
I’m uncertain as to how fans of this series will feel about it. Readers (like me) who crave higher stakes (which were not really apparent in the previous book, FRAGILE ETERNITY) will find it in this penultimate volume. On the other hand, if you’re reading this series with the hopes that Aislinn and Keenan will finally, finally come back into the story, you will be disappointed. Instead, you should appreciate the strong new characters introduced in this novel and the way the stage is set for a showdown that will hopefully blow the lids off of all other showdowns in the next and final volume in this beautiful faerie series.
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of—a love and devotion that will bring about betrayal, danger, and the treacherous unbalance of all of Faerie…I have had mixed feelings about the Wicked Lovely series, as I often find them too slow and overwritten to be truly enjoyable. In RADIANT SHADOWS, however, tensions sizzle, stakes are raised higher, and, even though there were still a few weak points, it did capture my attention in a way this series hasn’t since the first book, WICKED LOVELY.
Ani and Devlin are a fantastic pairing, each with their own worlds of problems and worries, but with an undeniable chemistry together. While I was slightly discomfited by how quickly they got together, their personalities—Ani a restless half-Hound, and Devlin having repressed strong emotions for millennia—justify and accentuate the turbulent urgency of their relationship. The two of them also drew out most of the other main characters in this series: tensions mount for everyone as Bananach, the faerie of War, gets the strength to act out her plans for chaos, and we begin to see the characters’ vulnerabilities, what truly matters to each of them.
Unfortunately—at least to me—like all the other books in the series, RADIANT SHADOWS is often slow and overwritten. We spend so much time in each character’s head, the third-person narration switching POVs almost every chapter, that much of the actual pages in the book are spent with us being forced to read about the same internal conflict that a character experiences, over and over again. Marr has the unfortunate tendency to overwrite, meaning that many of the mini-epiphanies the characters come to every other page or so, we could have easily inferred for ourselves, just from the dialogue, or the characters’ body movements. This tendency to force obvious thought processes on readers distracted me greatly and removed me from the dark immediacy of the novel’s many conflicts.
I’m uncertain as to how fans of this series will feel about it. Readers (like me) who crave higher stakes (which were not really apparent in the previous book, FRAGILE ETERNITY) will find it in this penultimate volume. On the other hand, if you’re reading this series with the hopes that Aislinn and Keenan will finally, finally come back into the story, you will be disappointed. Instead, you should appreciate the strong new characters introduced in this novel and the way the stage is set for a showdown that will hopefully blow the lids off of all other showdowns in the next and final volume in this beautiful faerie series.
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LibraryThing member Cajunbooklady
I sincerely hope that most of you are familiar with this series!? If you're not then you must go get them now! *smile*
Seriously, Melissa Marr is one of the authors that would make me embarrass myself if I ever met up with her in person. I'm a huge fan of the series so when this one came for review
Now that I have my gushing done, I'll tell you how much I enjoyed Radiant Shadows. I zoomed through because I adore the characters and world building Melissa creates in her books. I won't lie to you though...I was kinda disappointed at the start when I realized we wouldn't be seeing much of the "usual" characters.(by this I mean the lovely Summer court) I quickly overcame my grief though! Ani and Devlin are just to interesting to NOT get caught up in the story. In my opinion, the ending of this one was awesome!
Besides my one moment of upset, I thought Ms. Marr wrote another winner with this one. I'll repeat this one more time...you must try out this series if you haven't yet. Just my recommendation...
Seriously, Melissa Marr is one of the authors that would make me embarrass myself if I ever met up with her in person. I'm a huge fan of the series so when this one came for review
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I was all over it.Now that I have my gushing done, I'll tell you how much I enjoyed Radiant Shadows. I zoomed through because I adore the characters and world building Melissa creates in her books. I won't lie to you though...I was kinda disappointed at the start when I realized we wouldn't be seeing much of the "usual" characters.(by this I mean the lovely Summer court) I quickly overcame my grief though! Ani and Devlin are just to interesting to NOT get caught up in the story. In my opinion, the ending of this one was awesome!
Besides my one moment of upset, I thought Ms. Marr wrote another winner with this one. I'll repeat this one more time...you must try out this series if you haven't yet. Just my recommendation...
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LibraryThing member dr8688
I really liked this book a lot. I love the way she writes about different characters in every book she writes instead of the same ones all the time. Other people have commented on not liking the book because she didn't have Seth in it enough, but I honestly liked it better because he wasn't in it
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as much as he was in the others. To me, Seth is not as important as the rest of the characters in any of the books and I love the "spin-offs" she creates from the first book. I just wish we didn't have to wait so long in between books, they're so addicting. Show Less
LibraryThing member fyrefly98
Summary: Ani is not quite like anyone else, even within the hidden world of faeries. She's half faery and half-mortal, born the daughter of the Gabriel, the enforcer of the Dark King's will and the leader of the Wild Hunt. Not nearly fully human, but not fully accepted by the faeries, either, Ani
Review: I was initially kind of disappointed that this story was another "side" story like Ink Exchange. I became hooked on the Wicked Lovely series thanks to the story of Aislinn, Keenan, Donia, and Seth, and the first three of them don't even make cameo appearances in this book other than an occasional name-check. But, if Marr just *had* to tell a story some non-them characters, I'm certainly glad she picked the characters she did. I found both Ani and Devlin to be interesting and sympathetic, if not quite as compelling as Aislinn or Donia in Wicked Lovely. I particularly liked they way Marr used her characters to play with the idea of balance, of order and disorder, of containing two opposing truths within one person (or one faery). Those same themes are also addressed within the story itself, making this on the whole a very neatly crafted piece of fiction.
Another thing Marr does well is write Dark. Even when she's writing about the Summer Court, there's a darkness and a danger that pervades her world, and it's showing in full force in Radiant Shadows. It's strong enough that I would almost call it grim... if not for the equally strong part of the story that deals with love and loyalty. Balance, I guess, huh? In that spirit, I must point out that there were a few things about Radiant Shadows that didn't work so well for me. There were a few things that weren't fleshed out enough, or entirely explained to my satisfaction, including a few sizeable plot points. (For example, I was never entirely clear how getting hold of Ani's blood would result in increased power for those who were seeking it.) There were also a few parts that I felt happened unrealistically fast, or where the characters were being willfully disingenuous, or things were a bit predictable. On the whole, though, I quite enjoyed this book; enough so that by the end, I barely missed Donia's presence... and that's saying something. 4 out of 5 stars.
Recommendation: Fans of the series will enjoy the new installment for sure; newcomers to Marr's work shouldn't start here, but should definitely check out the series as a whole if they like urban fantasy with a seriously dark side.
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wants desperately to belong... and that's not even the worst of her problems. Because Ani's not like other halflings, either; she needs to feed on both the emotion and touch of others to survive, and if she's not restrained, she can quickly drain a faery to the point of death. This power is known only to a very few, but it is dangerous enough that it has made her a pawn in the games of two of the most powerful faeries in existence. But she won't have to face it alone after she meets Devlin, a powerful faery born of both Order and Chaos, who has acted for millennia as the High Queen's Bloodied Hands, and whose fate is somehow inextricably bound to Ani's.Review: I was initially kind of disappointed that this story was another "side" story like Ink Exchange. I became hooked on the Wicked Lovely series thanks to the story of Aislinn, Keenan, Donia, and Seth, and the first three of them don't even make cameo appearances in this book other than an occasional name-check. But, if Marr just *had* to tell a story some non-them characters, I'm certainly glad she picked the characters she did. I found both Ani and Devlin to be interesting and sympathetic, if not quite as compelling as Aislinn or Donia in Wicked Lovely. I particularly liked they way Marr used her characters to play with the idea of balance, of order and disorder, of containing two opposing truths within one person (or one faery). Those same themes are also addressed within the story itself, making this on the whole a very neatly crafted piece of fiction.
Another thing Marr does well is write Dark. Even when she's writing about the Summer Court, there's a darkness and a danger that pervades her world, and it's showing in full force in Radiant Shadows. It's strong enough that I would almost call it grim... if not for the equally strong part of the story that deals with love and loyalty. Balance, I guess, huh? In that spirit, I must point out that there were a few things about Radiant Shadows that didn't work so well for me. There were a few things that weren't fleshed out enough, or entirely explained to my satisfaction, including a few sizeable plot points. (For example, I was never entirely clear how getting hold of Ani's blood would result in increased power for those who were seeking it.) There were also a few parts that I felt happened unrealistically fast, or where the characters were being willfully disingenuous, or things were a bit predictable. On the whole, though, I quite enjoyed this book; enough so that by the end, I barely missed Donia's presence... and that's saying something. 4 out of 5 stars.
Recommendation: Fans of the series will enjoy the new installment for sure; newcomers to Marr's work shouldn't start here, but should definitely check out the series as a whole if they like urban fantasy with a seriously dark side.
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LibraryThing member GRgenius
Wow! what can I say? Fabulous addition to the already fantastic series, author Melissa Marr does not disappoint with this recent release on Faerie. The twists and turns encountered, the newly introduced characters from the last chapter brought more fully to light....and an ending you won't see
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LibraryThing member sszkutak
I love the Wicked Lovely Series. I think that Melissa Marr does a wonderful job capturing all the different characters and how they interact with one another.
This book was about Ani, the half faery/ half mortal, Gabriel's daughter. It goes through her story about her family and how she longs to
The full force of the relationships in this installment are strong and memorable and the plot line is adventurous and energetic, yet almost dark and grim. Love this book!
This book was about Ani, the half faery/ half mortal, Gabriel's daughter. It goes through her story about her family and how she longs to
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belong to both her faery family and her mortal brother and sister. When part of the faery kingdom tries to attack her, her survival rests in the hands of a select few of close faery, including Devlin, and they do everything they can to protect her and her unique abilities. The full force of the relationships in this installment are strong and memorable and the plot line is adventurous and energetic, yet almost dark and grim. Love this book!
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LibraryThing member BeguileThySorrow
Though I was caught off guard at the fact that none of the Summer or Winter Court characters appear in this book, I was not disappointed. I like learning about the lives of other characters and seeing the other side of the story, which is why I personally loved Ink Exchange so much. The story in
Since I only vaguely recalled Ani and Dev from Fragile Eternity, it was strange at first to focus on them as main characters. But I found myself quickly loving Ani! She's spirited, honest, and strong as a female character and I'm sure fans will like her.
Ani is the halfling "pup" of Gabriel from the Dark Court so two of my favorite fey, Irial & Niall, are intregal to the story as well. Anyone out there who loves these dark boys will be happy to see them again :)
Devlin is the High Court assassin, and the High Court's heavy involvement in the plot also brings the sexy Seth back as well. However, there is also Rae. I hate spoilers so I won't elaborate on this character except to say she was the one part of the book that totally confused me. I don't know if she is important in a later story or if I just really missed something, but her existence and infuence in the book just didn't make sense to me.
But together with the other books, Radiant Shadows (book 5) works as another piece of the Wicked Lovely series as a whole, with its countless moving parts of vast faerie courts and countless faerie lives, which is what I love most about Melissa Marr's stories! It's this intricacy, vivid detail, and being able to see how specific people in both mortal and faery worlds are affected as they clash that makes it all come alive.
This book is definitely not a stand-alone because these characters and others require the readers to have prior knowledge of them and their stories (like Iri & Niall's in Ink Exchange) so they know what is going on and who is who in the complex court politics. But it also gives readers of the series a chance to meet and love new characters as they enter that other world. Overall, I love it; it's the beauty of all these crazy components coming together in one unfathomable story arc that make the Wicked Lovely series amazing!
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this book centers around Devlin, Ani, and their roles in the possible futures of Faerie. Since I only vaguely recalled Ani and Dev from Fragile Eternity, it was strange at first to focus on them as main characters. But I found myself quickly loving Ani! She's spirited, honest, and strong as a female character and I'm sure fans will like her.
Ani is the halfling "pup" of Gabriel from the Dark Court so two of my favorite fey, Irial & Niall, are intregal to the story as well. Anyone out there who loves these dark boys will be happy to see them again :)
Devlin is the High Court assassin, and the High Court's heavy involvement in the plot also brings the sexy Seth back as well. However, there is also Rae. I hate spoilers so I won't elaborate on this character except to say she was the one part of the book that totally confused me. I don't know if she is important in a later story or if I just really missed something, but her existence and infuence in the book just didn't make sense to me.
But together with the other books, Radiant Shadows (book 5) works as another piece of the Wicked Lovely series as a whole, with its countless moving parts of vast faerie courts and countless faerie lives, which is what I love most about Melissa Marr's stories! It's this intricacy, vivid detail, and being able to see how specific people in both mortal and faery worlds are affected as they clash that makes it all come alive.
This book is definitely not a stand-alone because these characters and others require the readers to have prior knowledge of them and their stories (like Iri & Niall's in Ink Exchange) so they know what is going on and who is who in the complex court politics. But it also gives readers of the series a chance to meet and love new characters as they enter that other world. Overall, I love it; it's the beauty of all these crazy components coming together in one unfathomable story arc that make the Wicked Lovely series amazing!
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LibraryThing member fayeflame
I have to say i enjoyed Radiant Shadows way more than Fragile Eternity. It was like any other Melissa Marr book only better! I have to say now that i finished Radiant Shadows i miss Melissa Marr's writing, the next book is Darkest Mercy.Now for the long wait LoL.
Plot: Boy are you guys in for alot
Characters: We met the old characters*Irial*. Things pretty much pick up where they left off.The two main characters... are Ani and Devlin,i didn't remember them at first but then i was like "Oh!". We were introduced to Ani in i believe Wicked Lovely(maybe it's Ink Exchanged). Devlin in Fragile Eternity.
Ani, she is now one of my favorite heroines. She's strong, independent and just a kick ass character. She gets all those traits for her dad, Gab. Who happens to be the leader of The Hunt. He's always "belittled" her in a way,Treated her like a baby. I mean he wouldn't even let her have a boyfriend let alone go out without a body guard of some sort.Devlin on the other hand is just like Ani. But more reserved. He never really let his emotions show until he met Ani. She changes everything he has known. He Broke the rules for her. I really like them two together. I have to say they are my favorite couple in the WL series.
I can't wait to read the next book! Melissa Marr always leave me craving more. She is such an awesome writer. Radiant Shadows is must read, twisting plot, great characters(of course!) Things have only begin in this book. I wonder how it's going to end...
Plot: Boy are you guys in for alot
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of surprises and get ready for the almost whole sha-bang! I mean it really goes there in this book. Order becomes Disorder. War has found a way to kill the High Queen. Secrets are reveal. Forbidden Love blooms. Love ones are in danger.Characters: We met the old characters*Irial*. Things pretty much pick up where they left off.The two main characters... are Ani and Devlin,i didn't remember them at first but then i was like "Oh!". We were introduced to Ani in i believe Wicked Lovely(maybe it's Ink Exchanged). Devlin in Fragile Eternity.
Ani, she is now one of my favorite heroines. She's strong, independent and just a kick ass character. She gets all those traits for her dad, Gab. Who happens to be the leader of The Hunt. He's always "belittled" her in a way,Treated her like a baby. I mean he wouldn't even let her have a boyfriend let alone go out without a body guard of some sort.Devlin on the other hand is just like Ani. But more reserved. He never really let his emotions show until he met Ani. She changes everything he has known. He Broke the rules for her. I really like them two together. I have to say they are my favorite couple in the WL series.
I can't wait to read the next book! Melissa Marr always leave me craving more. She is such an awesome writer. Radiant Shadows is must read, twisting plot, great characters(of course!) Things have only begin in this book. I wonder how it's going to end...
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LibraryThing member AyleeArgh
In short: Unfortunately, I had a hard time connecting to the characters and relationship in Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr. But at least there was no Keenan!
Radiant Shadows is the second departure from the Aislinn-Seth-Keenan storyline in the Wicked Lovely series (the first one being Ink Exchange)
I was pretty tolerant of the first departure from the main storyline in Ink Exchange (Wicked Lovely #2), I think because I hadn't become as invested in the main characters at that point, but after reading Fragile Eternity (Wicked Lovely #3), I found that I didn't have very much patience for these new characters. While Marr does a fairly good job at tying in this book to the overarching storyline, I couldn't help but feel like I just wanted to get back to the main story with the main characters. I think it's for this reason that I had a hard time connecting to any of the characters. Also, the relationship between Ani and Devlin was just sort of random and felt inauthentic. There was no real buildup to their relationship.
I hesitate to mention this, but I have one nitpick with the plot that just won't stop bugging me: I really wish Marr had taken the time to understand how the Sleep Cycle and REM Sleep works. Or maybe she does know but she just chose to ignore it. At any rate, there were certain scenes involving Rae, the dreamwalker, that just didn't work for me because they didn't have at least a basis of fact. It might be unfair of me to nitpick to this detail but unfortunately, it did impact my enjoyment of the novel and simple research on Marr's part could have corrected this.
The ending was the saving grace of Radiant Shadows; I really liked the direction and advancement of the plot at the end. It sets it up perfectly for the final in the series, Darkest Mercy! Another thing I really liked was the further look into the mythology of the Dark Court, and along with that, Niall and Irial's relationship. Also a plus: no Keenan!
Radiant Shadows is the second departure from the Aislinn-Seth-Keenan storyline in the Wicked Lovely series (the first one being Ink Exchange)
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while still being a continuation of the story. If that makes any sense at all. Radiant Shadows features halfing Ani, who we learn about briefly in Ink Exchange, the advisor to the High Queen, Devlin, who we learn about briefly in Fragile Eternity, and a completely new character, Rae, who is a dreamwalker.I was pretty tolerant of the first departure from the main storyline in Ink Exchange (Wicked Lovely #2), I think because I hadn't become as invested in the main characters at that point, but after reading Fragile Eternity (Wicked Lovely #3), I found that I didn't have very much patience for these new characters. While Marr does a fairly good job at tying in this book to the overarching storyline, I couldn't help but feel like I just wanted to get back to the main story with the main characters. I think it's for this reason that I had a hard time connecting to any of the characters. Also, the relationship between Ani and Devlin was just sort of random and felt inauthentic. There was no real buildup to their relationship.
I hesitate to mention this, but I have one nitpick with the plot that just won't stop bugging me: I really wish Marr had taken the time to understand how the Sleep Cycle and REM Sleep works. Or maybe she does know but she just chose to ignore it. At any rate, there were certain scenes involving Rae, the dreamwalker, that just didn't work for me because they didn't have at least a basis of fact. It might be unfair of me to nitpick to this detail but unfortunately, it did impact my enjoyment of the novel and simple research on Marr's part could have corrected this.
The ending was the saving grace of Radiant Shadows; I really liked the direction and advancement of the plot at the end. It sets it up perfectly for the final in the series, Darkest Mercy! Another thing I really liked was the further look into the mythology of the Dark Court, and along with that, Niall and Irial's relationship. Also a plus: no Keenan!
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LibraryThing member krau0098
This is the fourth out of five planned novels in Marr's Wicked Lovely series; I got this book as an advance reading copy through the Amazon Vine program. I will say right out that in general I have found this whole series to be kind of eh; just okay, nothing great. This book was no exception to
This book is told mainly from the point of view of Ani (half-fairy whose father is Gabriel, Leader of the Hounds/Hunt) and Devlin (The Fairy Queen's assassin). Ani can feed off of mortal emotions which is unheard of in any fairy court. Iriel is trying to figure out what makes Ani special; her ability to feed off of mortal emotion could save the whole Dark Fairy Court. When the two main forces of Fairy, Sorcha (the Queen) and Bananach (Lady War), begin to suspect that Ani might be special they want her. Devlin is forced to choose loyalties when Sorcha's wishes contradict for his love for Ani. Sorcha is depressed at Seth leaving fairy and her inattention begins to unravel fairy. Devlin must choose Ani or Sorcha. Ani must choose if she will flee or fight.
There were a couple things I liked about this novel. I liked the inclusion of Iriel. I also liked that we finally get to learn more about Sorcha and Bananach; they are interesting characters. I liked Ani's character. Ani was a tough girl who could take care of herself; I liked her spunky attitude, she was one of the better heroines that Marr has written about. I unfortunately didn't like Devlin. I know he is supposed to be emotionless, but he was like cardboard through most of the book..mostly 2D with stilted language that sounded forced. The plot is pretty interesting and revolved more around what was happening in fairy than the previous books have. I liked the inclusion of the Hounds and their Steeds but wished that Marr had gone into deeper detail on the relationship between Hound and Steed.
There were also many things I didn't like. Marr's writing style is a bit too simplistic, she is light on description and the environment in the book suffers because of this...I always have trouble getting a good picture of both the characters and the surroundings. The dialogue between characters never seems as natural as it should. While there were some interesting differences in this story, much of it followed the general plotline of previous books...boy and girl fall suddenly deeply in love but their relationship just can't be for a number of reasons. Towards the end of the book I was a bit confused about how Summer and Winter Courts interact with the Queen's Court and the Dark Court; that whole interaction could have been made clearer.
The ending was different and interesting; I am still trying to decide if it really makes sense with the way the fairy courts are constructed...either way it was an interesting solution to the problems the characters were having.
Overall this was another mediocre entry in this series. These books are super quick reads, so I don't mind reading them too much. I want to finish the series, but I am struggling because I have trouble really caring about any of these characters. After this series is over I probably won't pick up an more books by Marr. There are just too many other really great authors out there to read. I would recommend Holly Black's Modern Fairy Tale, Aprilynne's Wings, Maggie Stievater's Lament, and Levingston's Wondrous Strange series over this book.
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that rule. If you loved the other books you will probably love this one; if you thought the other books were just so-so...well this one is the same. You definitely need to read the previous books to understand what's going on in this one.This book is told mainly from the point of view of Ani (half-fairy whose father is Gabriel, Leader of the Hounds/Hunt) and Devlin (The Fairy Queen's assassin). Ani can feed off of mortal emotions which is unheard of in any fairy court. Iriel is trying to figure out what makes Ani special; her ability to feed off of mortal emotion could save the whole Dark Fairy Court. When the two main forces of Fairy, Sorcha (the Queen) and Bananach (Lady War), begin to suspect that Ani might be special they want her. Devlin is forced to choose loyalties when Sorcha's wishes contradict for his love for Ani. Sorcha is depressed at Seth leaving fairy and her inattention begins to unravel fairy. Devlin must choose Ani or Sorcha. Ani must choose if she will flee or fight.
There were a couple things I liked about this novel. I liked the inclusion of Iriel. I also liked that we finally get to learn more about Sorcha and Bananach; they are interesting characters. I liked Ani's character. Ani was a tough girl who could take care of herself; I liked her spunky attitude, she was one of the better heroines that Marr has written about. I unfortunately didn't like Devlin. I know he is supposed to be emotionless, but he was like cardboard through most of the book..mostly 2D with stilted language that sounded forced. The plot is pretty interesting and revolved more around what was happening in fairy than the previous books have. I liked the inclusion of the Hounds and their Steeds but wished that Marr had gone into deeper detail on the relationship between Hound and Steed.
There were also many things I didn't like. Marr's writing style is a bit too simplistic, she is light on description and the environment in the book suffers because of this...I always have trouble getting a good picture of both the characters and the surroundings. The dialogue between characters never seems as natural as it should. While there were some interesting differences in this story, much of it followed the general plotline of previous books...boy and girl fall suddenly deeply in love but their relationship just can't be for a number of reasons. Towards the end of the book I was a bit confused about how Summer and Winter Courts interact with the Queen's Court and the Dark Court; that whole interaction could have been made clearer.
The ending was different and interesting; I am still trying to decide if it really makes sense with the way the fairy courts are constructed...either way it was an interesting solution to the problems the characters were having.
Overall this was another mediocre entry in this series. These books are super quick reads, so I don't mind reading them too much. I want to finish the series, but I am struggling because I have trouble really caring about any of these characters. After this series is over I probably won't pick up an more books by Marr. There are just too many other really great authors out there to read. I would recommend Holly Black's Modern Fairy Tale, Aprilynne's Wings, Maggie Stievater's Lament, and Levingston's Wondrous Strange series over this book.
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LibraryThing member callmecayce
I really enjoy the world Marr's created in her Wicked Lovely series. It's a dark, urban fantasy (the kind with faeries, both good and evil) in a good kind of way. There's a lot of romance in her world (also the good and bad kind) and Raidant Shadows was full of it. We get to learn more about
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LibraryThing member maidenveil
Radiant Shadows is a fresh breather from the whole Ash-Seth-Keenan-Doria thing. I must admit how complicated things became in Fragile Eternity I was left a bit confused after reading it. So I was seriously hoping this one will be better...and it was! I absolutely adored Devlin. With all the
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dangerous and all-controlled persona, deep down he's still an individual who longs to have someone who he can be himself. And Ani is one tough cookie. Despite being a Dark Court fey, she is not at all "darkness" and exhibits the family-orientedness of the Dark Court. When all-controlled guy meets free-spirited girl, worlds literally collides.We also get to glimpse on what's happening to Seth and once-in-a-while to the other courts (although just really a few times). It was also nice that the relationship of Niall (now the new Dark King) and Irial (former Dark King) was also tackled in the story. It's time that those two are given proper credit and chance to patch things up. In Radiant Shadows, the Dark Court doesn't appear to be all dark compared to the courts' mortal enemy, Bananach who is War personified. Now that War is bent to creating chaos; have struck the heart of Dark Court and have stirred all of the other courts, it seems that she is almost successful in creating what she does best - destruction.The fourth and second-to-the-last book in the Wicked Lovely series, Melissa Marr delivered another riveting and darkly romantic story that explores how choices affect fate and sometimes our own emotions are the strongest traits will have to make the best choices. Show Less
LibraryThing member roguelibrarian
Plot: Devlin, the High Court’s assassin, has always struggled to suppress his emotions and obey his mother-sister-queen. But one day, he disobeyed a direct order from his queen and let a halfling child live and that decision may change his life forever. That child, Ani, is now grown and her fairy
I fell in love with Melissa Marr’s Wicked Lovely series last summer. It’s a favorite with the staff at the Cote-St-Luc Public Library where I was working at the time. So I was thrilled at the release of a new volume. Marr has brought a fresh, urban perspective to fairy stories. She wasn’t the first to do it or even the first to do it well; it is impossible to ignore Charles de Lint or Holly Black’s work. But her deep, nuanced characters and her effective use of urban culture (clubbing, ink, cars, etc.) make her stories stand out. Each of her characters, human and fairy, has a unique perspective and unique motivations. Ani is very different from Aislinn, the heroine of Wicked Lovely, more wild, violent and sexual, but as strong and compelling in her own way.
Marr also has a gift for complex and interesting romances that do not fall into cliches. The relationship between Ani, Devlin and the dreamwalker Rae is unlike any I have ever encountered, full of longing, need and affection. And the hints of a growing relationship between the former and current Dark King’s, Irial and Niall, has me eager for more. I’m already looking forward to the final book of the series, which I suspect will concern the disappearance of the Summer King, Keenan which was often hinted at in this book.
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half has become dominant. She is strong, fast and temperamental like all other members of her father’s Hunt but more importantly, she is hungry. Like the Hunt, she feeds on skin contact and like other Dark Court fairies, she feeds on feelings, and because of her unique blood, she can feed on humans and fairies. She is never sated until she meets the gorgeous and deadly Devlin. But their romance is no simple matter because some of the most powerful fairies want Ani or her death because of her unique powers, including both of Devlin’s sisters.I fell in love with Melissa Marr’s Wicked Lovely series last summer. It’s a favorite with the staff at the Cote-St-Luc Public Library where I was working at the time. So I was thrilled at the release of a new volume. Marr has brought a fresh, urban perspective to fairy stories. She wasn’t the first to do it or even the first to do it well; it is impossible to ignore Charles de Lint or Holly Black’s work. But her deep, nuanced characters and her effective use of urban culture (clubbing, ink, cars, etc.) make her stories stand out. Each of her characters, human and fairy, has a unique perspective and unique motivations. Ani is very different from Aislinn, the heroine of Wicked Lovely, more wild, violent and sexual, but as strong and compelling in her own way.
Marr also has a gift for complex and interesting romances that do not fall into cliches. The relationship between Ani, Devlin and the dreamwalker Rae is unlike any I have ever encountered, full of longing, need and affection. And the hints of a growing relationship between the former and current Dark King’s, Irial and Niall, has me eager for more. I’m already looking forward to the final book of the series, which I suspect will concern the disappearance of the Summer King, Keenan which was often hinted at in this book.
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LibraryThing member macart3
When the High Queen wants Ani and her sister dead and sends her brother and assassin to kill her and her brother, her brother defies her and saves her. Seventeen years later he now pays the consequences when War, the High Queen's sister, decides to manipulate Ani to her own ends, who is very
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protected and cared for by her father, the Gabriel Hound, and the former and current Dark Court kings. Meanwhile, the Summer King is missing, Seth is training for war and trying to repair his relationship with Aislinn, and the High Queen is moping over the fact Seth is away from her causing Fairie to deteriorate . Show Less
LibraryThing member edspicer
It is an interesting, convincing, and evocative book; whose characters challenge you not to be engrossed.
4Q, 4P; Cover Art: Awesome!
This book is best suited for middle and highschoolers.
It was selected due to a liking for the series.
Grade (of reviewer): 11th
(NR-AHS-NC)
4Q, 4P; Cover Art: Awesome!
This book is best suited for middle and highschoolers.
It was selected due to a liking for the series.
Grade (of reviewer): 11th
(NR-AHS-NC)
LibraryThing member xtastethesky
Title: Radiant
Author: Melissa Marr
Publisher: HarperCollins
Length: 352 pages hardcover
Rating: 4/5
The Wicked Lovely series by Melissa Marr has been sort of an up and down rollercoaster for me. Some of the books are a great ride, while others have fallen flat. In her most recent addition to the
This novel follows the pattern that Marr seems to have set up, being that every other novel she focuses on other characters, rather than just on Aislinn, Seth, and Keenan (Wicked Lovely focuses on Aislinn, Ink Exchange focuses on another character – Leslie, then Fragile Eternity once again has a focus on Aislinn, more importantly on Seth).
Radiant Shadows follows a previously mentioned character, Ani, in her desire to be seen as more than just a very powerful Halfling in her father’s eyes. She wants to join the pack. Enter a new character, Devlin. He’s the brother, and sort of son, of the High Queen of Faerie. He does whatever the Queen tells him to. When one mission sends him to protect her mortal, he and Ani meet and fall into a state of lust/love. Together they find themselves, and work to help put together the faerie world that seems to be slowly breaking apart.
I found this novel to be the most interesting of all the novels, rivaling the origin of the series. While Wicked Lovely was fantastic, I found the characters of Radiant Shadows much more compelling. I never got bored with the novel, the plot kept me going until the end.
I do warn there is a slight sexual undercurrent in this novel due to Ani’s need to feed on energy through touch. This is seen through her relationship development with Devlin throughout the novel. In my honest opinion it isn’t anything that any parent should be too worried about. The scenes are brief, a bit heavy but done with discretion. The interaction between the characters is nothing more than you would expect from two teenagers, or in this case mythical beings.
The story for these characters does come full circle, but it also sets forth change that will cause a steady flow of events for the next novel to come. In fact there is a minor subplot that is brought up throughout the novel dealing with Aislinn and Keenan with the Summer Court that still needs to be solved.
I eagerly await the next novel in the series, and as long as you’re not expecting a novel all about Aislinn and Seth, I’ll expect many to enjoy this novel as well.
Author: Melissa Marr
Publisher: HarperCollins
Length: 352 pages hardcover
Rating: 4/5
The Wicked Lovely series by Melissa Marr has been sort of an up and down rollercoaster for me. Some of the books are a great ride, while others have fallen flat. In her most recent addition to the
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series, Radiant Shadows, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The novel, in my opinion obviously, is arguably the best in the series.This novel follows the pattern that Marr seems to have set up, being that every other novel she focuses on other characters, rather than just on Aislinn, Seth, and Keenan (Wicked Lovely focuses on Aislinn, Ink Exchange focuses on another character – Leslie, then Fragile Eternity once again has a focus on Aislinn, more importantly on Seth).
Radiant Shadows follows a previously mentioned character, Ani, in her desire to be seen as more than just a very powerful Halfling in her father’s eyes. She wants to join the pack. Enter a new character, Devlin. He’s the brother, and sort of son, of the High Queen of Faerie. He does whatever the Queen tells him to. When one mission sends him to protect her mortal, he and Ani meet and fall into a state of lust/love. Together they find themselves, and work to help put together the faerie world that seems to be slowly breaking apart.
I found this novel to be the most interesting of all the novels, rivaling the origin of the series. While Wicked Lovely was fantastic, I found the characters of Radiant Shadows much more compelling. I never got bored with the novel, the plot kept me going until the end.
I do warn there is a slight sexual undercurrent in this novel due to Ani’s need to feed on energy through touch. This is seen through her relationship development with Devlin throughout the novel. In my honest opinion it isn’t anything that any parent should be too worried about. The scenes are brief, a bit heavy but done with discretion. The interaction between the characters is nothing more than you would expect from two teenagers, or in this case mythical beings.
The story for these characters does come full circle, but it also sets forth change that will cause a steady flow of events for the next novel to come. In fact there is a minor subplot that is brought up throughout the novel dealing with Aislinn and Keenan with the Summer Court that still needs to be solved.
I eagerly await the next novel in the series, and as long as you’re not expecting a novel all about Aislinn and Seth, I’ll expect many to enjoy this novel as well.
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LibraryThing member Books007
Ok...another great addition to the Wicked Lovely series with one exception. (I expanded on that below but you'd have to read the book first before understanding.) Due to that one part, I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. Wicked Lovely fans...you're not going to be disappointed with this book.
I didn't
I didn't
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like the mother/daughter combo kiss and was even more turned off by Rae commenting on waiting for x yrs for that. Gross! Hello...that's your daughter's man! (Even if you are in her "body"). Show Less
LibraryThing member amberic
This first 2 in this series is still my favorite. But this would be my 3rd favorite. I really liked the story and the characters. I didn't miss Seth or Ash. Actually I miss the Seth from book 1. I don't like the changes in his character. Hes too much of a push over or something. I feel we lost his
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Seth quality that he had in the 1st one. Anyways though the main characters in this one have a steamy chemistry. IF you were like me and weren't a big fan of the 3rd one don't let that affect you from this one. It really is a good read!! Show Less
LibraryThing member millett23
Once again the saga contines. I like these books, but it seems like there is no end. I don't know how many books there are going to be, but it seems like it should just end. Don't get me wrong, I like the series, it just seems like they have been going on forever, and this is only book 4.
LibraryThing member BookAddictDiary
I've kept up with Melissa's Marr's Wicked Lovely books since the beginning. Sometimes I wonder why I keep on reading because neither of the subsequent novels (Ink Exchange and Fragile Eternity) were as lush, captivating or enjoyable as Wicked Lovely. I suppose I kept reading in hopes that something
Nothing really happens in Radiant Shadows -a problem that the book shares with its predecessors. Half-faerie, half-mortal Ani is the focus of the novel, but she seems to fade into the background of a Faerie court caught up in bloody violence (a little over the top in my opinion) and lust (there was a great deal more sensuality and adult content than I remember from previous novels, and I found it to definitely be on the heavy side for a YA novel). And, sadly, the plot also seemed to get lost in there somewhere. I have to admit that Marr's writing is as intoxicating as ever, and it did pull me through to the end, but the hope that something would happen/the book would get better also pulled me through. Sadly, it just didn't pan out.
Hard-core fans might be able to get into this one, but it's just so tough since Marr is capable of so much better....
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would finally live up to the first book, but sadly none of Marr's other Wicked Lovely novels, including the newest installment, Radiant Shadows, can stand up to it.Nothing really happens in Radiant Shadows -a problem that the book shares with its predecessors. Half-faerie, half-mortal Ani is the focus of the novel, but she seems to fade into the background of a Faerie court caught up in bloody violence (a little over the top in my opinion) and lust (there was a great deal more sensuality and adult content than I remember from previous novels, and I found it to definitely be on the heavy side for a YA novel). And, sadly, the plot also seemed to get lost in there somewhere. I have to admit that Marr's writing is as intoxicating as ever, and it did pull me through to the end, but the hope that something would happen/the book would get better also pulled me through. Sadly, it just didn't pan out.
Hard-core fans might be able to get into this one, but it's just so tough since Marr is capable of so much better....
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LibraryThing member ericajsc
Of all the Wicked Lovely books so far, this has been the most difficult for me to get into. Part of it was the fact that it took me a while to understand the connection the Prologue had to the rest of the story, so I started out feeling confused. As everything started coming together I started to
While I think the Devlin/Ani story works well, for some reason it didn’t hook me as much as the other books’ storylines have. It was difficult for me to really get in the same mindset as Ani or Devlin and see the world through their eyes.
That’s not to say that I didn’t like this book, because I did. The best thing about getting pulled into these new storylines is that it’s a fresh perspective on events that are building to something big that’s coming in the future. Being able to walk alongside characters on different sides of the potential battle lines gives a broader perspective of how all of Faery will be affected when those changes come. This also gives a small glimpse into Seth’s life and how he’s changed after the events of Fragile Eternity, and at the effect the decisions he (and others) made have had on the whole of the faery realm.
I can’t say that this is my favorite book in the series, but Marr’s writing keeps the story moving forward beautifully. Even when I wasn’t all that emotionally involved with the characters, I was still invested enough in the story that I had to know what happened next. I didn’t really know what to expect from Devlin and Ani’s connection, but I like where Marr took it and it’s an important part of the story.
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enjoy it, but it did seem rather slow in the beginning.While I think the Devlin/Ani story works well, for some reason it didn’t hook me as much as the other books’ storylines have. It was difficult for me to really get in the same mindset as Ani or Devlin and see the world through their eyes.
That’s not to say that I didn’t like this book, because I did. The best thing about getting pulled into these new storylines is that it’s a fresh perspective on events that are building to something big that’s coming in the future. Being able to walk alongside characters on different sides of the potential battle lines gives a broader perspective of how all of Faery will be affected when those changes come. This also gives a small glimpse into Seth’s life and how he’s changed after the events of Fragile Eternity, and at the effect the decisions he (and others) made have had on the whole of the faery realm.
I can’t say that this is my favorite book in the series, but Marr’s writing keeps the story moving forward beautifully. Even when I wasn’t all that emotionally involved with the characters, I was still invested enough in the story that I had to know what happened next. I didn’t really know what to expect from Devlin and Ani’s connection, but I like where Marr took it and it’s an important part of the story.
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LibraryThing member SunnySD
Devlin, the High Queen's Bloody Hands, is brother/son to twins War Crow Banannach, bringer of chaos, and to Sorcha, the High Queen of Faerie. He's also the latter's enforcer, keeping the court in check and protecting his sisters' secret. But Devlin has secrets as well, two of them, both female,
After Fragile Eternity I was almost ready to quit this series. Marr's redeemed herself here - there's still plenty of gloom and doom, but leavened with plenty of action it's much more palatable. She's still woven in a love-triangle, but this one at least offers some hope of a workable balance, and if Devlin feels a bit flat as a character, Ani's much more appealing than the somewhat-vapid-of-late Summer Queen. With the realms in balance in Faerie, it will be interesting to see where Marr takes things from here.
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both in danger - can he keep them and his position? As Sorcha's crumbling balance brings Faerie, and possibly the mortal world to the bring of disaster, Devlin, Ani the half-mortal Hound girl, and Rae offer slim hope of salvation. But for things to run smooth secrets will have to be revealed, trusts broken and new ties forged - will any of them be strong enough?After Fragile Eternity I was almost ready to quit this series. Marr's redeemed herself here - there's still plenty of gloom and doom, but leavened with plenty of action it's much more palatable. She's still woven in a love-triangle, but this one at least offers some hope of a workable balance, and if Devlin feels a bit flat as a character, Ani's much more appealing than the somewhat-vapid-of-late Summer Queen. With the realms in balance in Faerie, it will be interesting to see where Marr takes things from here.
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Awards
Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award (Winner — Young Adult Paranormal/Fantasy Novel — 2010)
Black Quill Award (Nominee — 2010)
Original publication date
2010-04-20 [2010]
Physical description
352 p.; 8.54 inches
ISBN
0061659223 / 9780061659225
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