"Hunger for nourishment.
Hunger for touch.
Hunger to belong."
Half-human and half-faery, Ani is driven by her hungers.
Those sa... read full description
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May 27, 2011
Arlene
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Rating Clarification: 2.5 Stars
Radiant Shadows is my least favorite book of the series, and I'm sorry to say I've been feeling a decline in its allure since Fragile Eternity. I plowed through FE in the hopes that it was the catalyst that would shift the storyline and bring the major players to an endgame of explosive proportions, but I felt I was back to square one with Radiant Shadows.
The first 100 pages or so were a HUGE borefest. I kept nodding off as I trudged throug More...
Radiant Shadows is my least favorite book of the series, and I'm sorry to say I've been feeling a decline in its allure since Fragile Eternity. I plowed through FE in the hopes that it was the catalyst that would shift the storyline and bring the major players to an endgame of explosive proportions, but I felt I was back to square one with Radiant Shadows.
The first 100 pages or so were a HUGE borefest. I kept nodding off as I trudged throug More...
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Mar 02, 2010
AWESOME book; excerpt from fangirl e-mail I sent to the author while reading her book:
Melissa, I must tell you. I'm REALLY REALLY enjoying RADIANT SHADOWS. I'm in the middle of it . . . this one -- and you must know how I loved the others -- but this one is my favorite. It's psychologically fascinating, intellectually interesting, the prose is rich and beautiful and spare, and it's such a layered world that is deep and involved because of the reader's knowledge of this world you creat More...
Melissa, I must tell you. I'm REALLY REALLY enjoying RADIANT SHADOWS. I'm in the middle of it . . . this one -- and you must know how I loved the others -- but this one is my favorite. It's psychologically fascinating, intellectually interesting, the prose is rich and beautiful and spare, and it's such a layered world that is deep and involved because of the reader's knowledge of this world you creat More...
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Feb 23, 2011
Jillian -always aspiring-
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*** WARNING: MINOR SPOILERS ***
I do not believe I am exaggerating when I say that, in my opinion, Melissa Marr has finally reached her stride with this fourth installment to the Wicked Lovely series. This book holds all the allure of the ones that proceeded it while introducing new ideas and plot threads that make me brim with anticipation as a reader. Radiant Shadows holds the alluring power of Wicked Lovely, the seductive darkness of Ink Exchange, and the undeniable conflict of More...
I do not believe I am exaggerating when I say that, in my opinion, Melissa Marr has finally reached her stride with this fourth installment to the Wicked Lovely series. This book holds all the allure of the ones that proceeded it while introducing new ideas and plot threads that make me brim with anticipation as a reader. Radiant Shadows holds the alluring power of Wicked Lovely, the seductive darkness of Ink Exchange, and the undeniable conflict of More...
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Oct 28, 2010
Alicia
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May 16, 2010
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Nov 03, 2010
Anthi
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Not bad, but "not bad" is definetely not what I expect from mrs Marr, I thought I was reading another writer. Throughout the Wicked Lovely series we saw strong heroes and heroines that take matters into theis own hands, make tough desicions, challenge fate ( if there is really one ) wove their own paths, and be brave when it's time to pay the price for the choices they made. All these things are the ones that made this series extaordinary.
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Mar 02, 2010
Ellz
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My thoughts...Once again Melissa Marr whisks readers off to a magical world where the veil between Moral and Faerie worlds is thin. She uses her writing talents to manipulate readers into falling for, even rooting for, the characters in the story, even when its the villain. Radiant Shadows shifts focus from Aislinn and Seth to Ani, daughter of Gabriel and Devlin, the high Queen's Bloody Hands. The characters were brilliantly written. I felt sympathy for Devlin; felt his indecision as he is t
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Sep 22, 2011
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Reviewed by Laura for Book Chick City.
Radiant Shadows is the fourth book in Melissa Marr's 'Wicked Lovely' series. It begins where 'Fragile Eternity' left off. However, while Seth features as quite a main character, the story is no longer about Aishlin and the summer court.
The book is about Ani and Devlin, we've met them in previous books but as relatively minor characters.
Ani is Rabbit the tattooist's half sister, and daughter of Gabriel, leader of the hunt. More...
Radiant Shadows is the fourth book in Melissa Marr's 'Wicked Lovely' series. It begins where 'Fragile Eternity' left off. However, while Seth features as quite a main character, the story is no longer about Aishlin and the summer court.
The book is about Ani and Devlin, we've met them in previous books but as relatively minor characters.
Ani is Rabbit the tattooist's half sister, and daughter of Gabriel, leader of the hunt. More...
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Mar 02, 2010
Lorena
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One of the biggest things I noticed about Radiant Shadows, if not the first, was that it was lighter than Ink Exchange. You wouldn't think anything surrounding the Dark Court could be taken in such a manner. But as I closed the cover of the book, I found myself feeling...well...happy. This isn't a feeling I normally associate with the Wicked Lovely stand-alones, but it just felt so right. There's such a feeling of triumph and completion to be had when this book is finished, it's just bliss More...
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Mar 02, 2010
Kimber
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This book has made me think about many different things.
I love the concept of companion books but never have I read a companion boo like those in the Wicked Lovely world. They not only are wonderfuly well writen but they, to me, outshine the main Wicked Lovely books.
Another thing these books have made me think about is conection to others, or lack thereof. How something so simple as holding ones hand and small physical contact is just as important as the honest words of a lov More...
I love the concept of companion books but never have I read a companion boo like those in the Wicked Lovely world. They not only are wonderfuly well writen but they, to me, outshine the main Wicked Lovely books.
Another thing these books have made me think about is conection to others, or lack thereof. How something so simple as holding ones hand and small physical contact is just as important as the honest words of a lov More...
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May 11, 2010
DarkHeart "Vehngeance"
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As big of a fan as I am of the other books in this series, I didn't immediately jump on this book when I got it. I wasn't particularly intrigued about Ani and I didn't know Devlin - so the draw to read their story wasn't there initially. However, when I picked up the book yesterday and immersed myself back in Marr's world of Faerie, I was completely entranced.
The book was made all that more special by featuring my favorite faeries of books past - Niall, Seth and Irial - their inc More...
The book was made all that more special by featuring my favorite faeries of books past - Niall, Seth and Irial - their inc More...
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Mar 03, 2010
Heather
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Hmmm. I'm not entirely sure how to go about reviewing this latest installment to the Wicked Lovely series. I suppose I'll begin by saying that Marr has done a fantastic job setting up the final installment to the series. Anything could happen and there is certainly going to be a lot of action and declarations of love to be had. With that said, I didn't enjoy Radiant Shadows as much as the others in the series, much to my dismay.
The premise was spot on. Ani, a halfling, has tende More...
The premise was spot on. Ani, a halfling, has tende More...
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Sep 11, 2010
June
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This series keeps getting better and better. This is my favorite so far. Ani and Devlin are intriguing characters. The story is gripping. There has to be another doesn't there?
I think this is really a 4 and a half. I'm already thinking about re-reading it. I love when an author grows with a series instead of the series fading.
I think this is really a 4 and a half. I'm already thinking about re-reading it. I love when an author grows with a series instead of the series fading.
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Aug 09, 2010
First off, I figured I’d love this book because the Wicked Lovely series is one of my favorites. I can now say that besides the 1st book, Radiant Shadows is my favorite. I slipped back into Marr’s written world as soon as I started the first chapter. Despite me initially thinking that this was another side story, I became invested in Ani and Devlin’s story almost as much as Ash and Seth (not quite but almost). It also helped that the book was packed with multiple characters from the dark court l
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Oct 19, 2011
Steve
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Ani is half faery and half mortal daughter of Gabriel leader of the hunt's wolf pack. Her mother was supposedly killed when she was young leaving her a survivor along with her brother rabbit, and sister Tisha. As of late she has been living with Gabriel's hound who are not allowed to fall in love with her unless they can beat Gabriel in battle. Ani is going through changes, her faery blood is over taking her mortal blood. She feeds off of emotions like most of the faeries of the dark court do. B
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Aug 04, 2011
Amanda
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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 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.
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Jul 19, 2011
Sara
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Plot: 4.5 Stars
Wicked Lovely will always be my favorite book of this series, but Radiant Shadows comes in a very close second. I absolutely loved the way Ani and Devlin's stories weaved together. I find all of the different faerie courts in Marr's world unique and interesting, especially how the author balances them all. The twist at the end has left me pining for the next book. It took me completely by surprise, but was better than anything I was hoping would happen.
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Wicked Lovely will always be my favorite book of this series, but Radiant Shadows comes in a very close second. I absolutely loved the way Ani and Devlin's stories weaved together. I find all of the different faerie courts in Marr's world unique and interesting, especially how the author balances them all. The twist at the end has left me pining for the next book. It took me completely by surprise, but was better than anything I was hoping would happen.
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Jul 01, 2011
Dawnandwini
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What happens when order and chaos both try to be on top. Well in radiant shadows we see exactly the outcome to that. A great curve-ball ending that I was so not expecting. Melissa Marr went above and beyond in this one. Yes she brought it in this one. We get the answers as to what happens when certain choices are made. A spiral of unexpected events unravel a great urban Fae story. Seth is on the loose, Ani is on the run, Devlin is giving way to chase, and the High Queen has made a choice that is
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Apr 02, 2011
fennie
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for those who are huge fans of ash & seth, keenan & donia, know that they are barely around in this book. (we see a bit of seth, but without ash) i thought that this was just going to be a book that strung me along and kept me sated while i awaited the final installment of the series; i definitely did not expect to love it more than the others. not sure if it's a 4 star, maybe more of a 3.5.
don't get me wrong, i absolutely love ash and seth, but there is something refreshing and utte More...
don't get me wrong, i absolutely love ash and seth, but there is something refreshing and utte More...
Mar 13, 2011
Jess
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Mar 05, 2011
Mims
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I just finished reading Radiant Shadows. I can't even begin to express my disappointment. Fragile Eternity had left me craving more. I needed to know what happens between Seth and Ash - Ash and Keenen- Keenen and Don. I had waited so long to find out only to be let down. I finally get the next book after Fragile Eternity -Radiant Shadows and not only are the questions left unanswered but it strays so far away from the main characters that have kept me reading the series. I had to check to make s
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Feb 13, 2011
Rosalie
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More of a 4.5.
-I was so excited to delve into another one of Melissa Marr's spellbinding dark fey novels
-I do enjoy the books not focused on the Dark Court more, so I was a little less eager to read Radinat Shadows (What was I worrying about?)
-Wow. I was really intrigued by this cast of characters. It alternates betweem the POVs of Ani, Devlin and Rae
-I definitely liked reading about Ani, I enjoyed her personality-she More...
More of a 4.5.
-I was so excited to delve into another one of Melissa Marr's spellbinding dark fey novels
-I do enjoy the books not focused on the Dark Court more, so I was a little less eager to read Radinat Shadows (What was I worrying about?)
-Wow. I was really intrigued by this cast of characters. It alternates betweem the POVs of Ani, Devlin and Rae
-I definitely liked reading about Ani, I enjoyed her personality-she More...
Dec 30, 2010
Karissa
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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 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 u
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Dec 22, 2010
Alissa
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I truly believed Radiant Shadows – the 4th book in the Wicked Lovely series – would shine like the first. And again I was left feeling disappointed. Wicked Lovely introduces the wonderful world of Faery to its readers, but with each sequel the world dissipates, and Radiant Shadows was no exception.
I had high hopes because the book revolves around Ani, who’s a Hound. In the previous installments, the Hounds get little recognition, and I was curious to learn more about them and how the More...
I had high hopes because the book revolves around Ani, who’s a Hound. In the previous installments, the Hounds get little recognition, and I was curious to learn more about them and how the More...
Dec 01, 2010
Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids
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This book totally blew me away with it's dark, romantic, magical, and war torn story. Melissa Marr has spun such a wonderful web, into her faerie world, interlocking each faerie world with each other. On top of an amazing story, the cover in itself is beautiful! HaperTeen has done an amazing job with each of the covers in the Wicked Lovely Series. Now on to my thoughts about Radiant Shadows.
I was doomed to a sleepless night last night as soon I read the first two pages. I couldn't put More...
I was doomed to a sleepless night last night as soon I read the first two pages. I couldn't put More...
Nov 28, 2010
Murphy's
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(from Murphy's Library - http://www.murphyslibrary.com/)
All his life, Devlin has been served the High Queen, the one he calls sister, Sorcha. He has been the Bloodied Hands, the High Court’s assassin, since he was created. However, he disobeyed his Queen once—and he’s about to pay for it. He had no idea how things would ended up when he didn’t kill Ani, the half-mortal, when she was a little girl.
Now Ani is a grown up girl—and she’s hungry. She feeds on both human and faery e More...
All his life, Devlin has been served the High Queen, the one he calls sister, Sorcha. He has been the Bloodied Hands, the High Court’s assassin, since he was created. However, he disobeyed his Queen once—and he’s about to pay for it. He had no idea how things would ended up when he didn’t kill Ani, the half-mortal, when she was a little girl.
Now Ani is a grown up girl—and she’s hungry. She feeds on both human and faery e More...
Oct 30, 2010
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Sep 11, 2010
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Sorcha is mourning Seth’s absence. She’s the unchanging queen and she isn’t supposed to mourn, but still Sorcha does. She frets for Seth’s safety and agonizes that she cannot see him when he is in the mortal world. So Sorcha sends Devlin, her brother and loyal servant, to Huntsdale to check on him, to stay with him in case he should need anything. Little does she know that upon his arrival in Huntsdale, an event takes place that will change Devlin’s path for the rest of eternity.
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Sep 10, 2010
T.
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By now Melissa Marr’s Wicked Lovely series has reached a tipping point where readers either get hooked, or start to forget exactly who all the characters are, what they’re doing and why they care about it.
I don’t want to come across too harsh, Radiant Shadows begins much stronger than probably any other of her books, the prose is tighter, the scenes are (slightly) more vivid and we see the beginnings of some intricate, interesting plotlines.
Unfortunately Radiant Shadows q More...
I don’t want to come across too harsh, Radiant Shadows begins much stronger than probably any other of her books, the prose is tighter, the scenes are (slightly) more vivid and we see the beginnings of some intricate, interesting plotlines.
Unfortunately Radiant Shadows q More...
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