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Tempestuous (Wondrous Strange #3)

by Lesley Livingston (Goodreads Author)

4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 · rating details · 4,056 ratings · 371 reviews

"I don't love Sonny Flannery."

That's the lie Kelley Winslow told to protect the boy she loves from a power he doesn't know he possesses. Devastated, Sonny retreats to a haven for Lost Fae that's hidden deep underneath New York City.

But Kelley's not about to let things end in heartbreak. To get Sonny back, she's got to find out who's after his magickand how to use her o

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Hardcover, 361 pages

Published December 21st 2010 by HarperTeen

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Jan 02, 2011 Kristi (The Story Siren) rated it 3 of 5 stars

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I was really mad about the whole "I don't love Sonny Flannery." thing, because really I just wanted to read about Kelley and Sonny sharing some lip action. Luckily there is still some hot lip action going on... and Sonny isn't the only one getting some, if you know what I mean...

This is such a marvelous series. Livingston is a brilliant writer... her stories really are a work of art, sometimes I get lost in her descriptions. And I mean that as a compliment.

I think this was probably my least favo...more

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Feb 16, 2010 Isabella marked it as to-read

AH! A year?!!!!!! NOOO! Why must it be a year till this book comes out?!!!

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Mar 27, 2012 Michele (Reading Lark/CanadianTwiMom) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: own-it, arc, favourite-epic, fey-faeries, signed, ebook, reading-lark, double, softcover, hardcover, fictional-crush

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I. N.E.E.D. M.O.R.E.!!!!!

An exhilerating conclusion to the Wondrous Strange trilogy... only it left me wanting--needing--MORE!!!!

Tempestuous starts off literally moments where Darklight left off. Kelley had just told Tyff, knowing that Sonny was listening, that she didn't love Sonny and never did... all in a ruse to drive Sonny and his green magick away for his own safety. The domino affect of this semi-regr...more

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Mar 17, 2011 Jodi rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: first-reads

My friend won the ARC at the end of last year, and I FINALLY got my hands on it. So technically, I'm not an "advanced reader" of the book but it is the uncorrected proof so I still feel excited! Now, to the review!

WOW!. . . I hate giving anything away, so all I can say is if you like faerie books, read this series! It just got better and better. The first two in the series, Wondrous Strange and Darklight, I would consider a low five stars, but this one blew those two out of the water! Just the r...more

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Nov 29, 2010 Katieb (MundieMoms) rated it 5 of 5 stars

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4.5 stars

Tempestuous is an exciting, action packed ending to Lesley's Wondrous Strange series. With all the plot twists, the "who done it" mystery finally revealed, and Kelley and Sonny finally realizing their powers full potentials, I couldn't have asked for a better ending. The faerie courts are at war, allies are broken, new ones made, new characters are introduced, other character's end their journeys and some make choices that completely surprised me. Tempestuous is non stop action and one...more

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Feb 01, 2011 Erica (daydreamer) rated it 3 of 5 stars

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Actual rating 2.5

Tempestuous, just wasn’t what I was expecting. I was left with such a bitter cliffhanger after Darklight, and was anxious for this book, but it fell flat. I was ready for some heartbreaking moments between Sonny and Kelley, fighting, tears, passionate love as they confessed their undying love to each other. But there wasn’t. There was some love, they did kiss, but I didn’t really feel it. And their reunion and trust in each other happened too suddenly. Kelley had just said that...more Actual rating 2.5

Tempestuous, just wasn’t what I was expecting. I was left with such a bitter cliffhanger after Darklight, and was anxious for this book, but it fell flat. I was ready for some heartbreaking moments between Sonny and Kelley, fighting, tears, passionate love as they confessed their undying love to each other. But there wasn’t. There was some love, they did kiss, but I didn’t really feel it. And their reunion and trust in each other happened too suddenly. Kelley had just said that she didn’t love Sonny, and he left heartbroken. Though it was a lie. But he didn’t know that. And when they finally see each other again, they fall straight into each other’s arms, and start kissing. No questions first, no anger, no pain. Just all of sudden together where they both wanted, and this lie still hanging in front of them. And they were rarely together in the book. They were together for all of five to ten minutes through the whole book. Like three little scenes that were not nearly enough time to work through these problems, and for Sonny to understand why Kelley said what she said.

The whole book was rather anticlimactic and boring. There were battles and such, but they just didn’t grab me. I felt disinterested. I didn’t really like Kelley here. The first two books I did, but in Tempestuous she made some decisions that weren’t right. Like Fenn! What the crap? She loves Sonny, but she kisses Fenn as a farewell. IN FRONT of Sonny, no less! Does she think that’s okay? To kiss any guy who loves her, who she kind of likes, just because she can? Does Sonny mean nothing to her? Are his kisses really not that meaningful, that she has to kiss someone else? Sonny doesn’t need to know that this wasn't the first time she kissed him. Seriously? Do you not love him enough to not keep secrets from him? To let him believe that he’s the only one you love, the only one you’ve kissed and want to kiss? I just think that that whole side love triangle thing was a waste of time and space, and did nothing for the story.

I didn't hate Tempestuous, I just didn't love it. I really wanted to like it, but I just couldn’t. I still like her first two books, and am excited to read her future books, but I just couldn’t connect with Tempestuous.
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Dec 27, 2010 Krista (One Love) (Critical) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: boring, fae, heroine-i-wanna-slap, own-ab, ya

Ugh, so, I don't know what happened with this last book, but I just...didn't like it very much. It was okay. But I'd never want to read it again, that's for sure. I'm not sure if it's because I'm just bored of this trilogy, or if this book just wasn't as good as the others. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood for it?

First of all, Kelley pissed me off in this book. She makes some really stupid decisions that make me want to shake her and shout, "What are you thinking, you idiot!?" Then, of course, sh...more Ugh, so, I don't know what happened with this last book, but I just...didn't like it very much. It was okay. But I'd never want to read it again, that's for sure. I'm not sure if it's because I'm just bored of this trilogy, or if this book just wasn't as good as the others. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood for it?

First of all, Kelley pissed me off in this book. She makes some really stupid decisions that make me want to shake her and shout, "What are you thinking, you idiot!?" Then, of course, she allows Fen to kiss her. That is not okay. But one kiss wasn't enough for her. She has to kiss him twice. But, you know, it's okay, because Sonny never has to find out, right? Yeah, okay, Kelley. Whatever you say. I'm just getting so tired of heroines in fantasy kissing every guy that gives them the eye. And, of course, the guy never once cheats on the girl, and that's the same case here. Sonny stays loyal to Kelley while she's smacking lips with Fenris.

As for Sonny, I still love him, but...he just wasn't enough for me to enjoy this book. We find out a tiny slice of his past, which was vaguely interesting. Maddox is awesome, as ever, but he doesn't have much of a role. That's one of the things about this series that bothers me. The only main characters are Sonny and Kelley--the others are just very, very much side characters...if that makes sense. They don't really appear as much as I'd like them to. We did get a few new characters, which I liked, and we checked up on a few old characters, like Emmaline. I wish there were more interactions between Emmaline and Sonny, seeing as she's his mother, but this trilogy is kind of...thin, so it doesn't really get into the deep emotions.

Kelley's relationship with her parents was interesting--especially her mother, as Oberon didn't even really show up. I just feel as if this is such an appetizer of a book, even with three of them. Kelley gets better at using her powers and what not, but I found I didn't care. I guess I was supposed to be surprised by the bad guys, but I wasn't.

As for Fenris, (no, I will not spell his name right, I refuse) I really wanna murder that guy. He tries to poison Kelley against Sonny in order to get her for himself, when he's the one lying to her. Ugh, he just creeped me out. I did like Tyff, though, not that she showed up much.

Basically, I found this book boring. I had to force myself to keep reading, just so I could finish it. When not reading it, I didn't once think about the characters. I don't know, I'm just disappointed. This book didn't make me feel anything other than anger.

Goodbye Fenrys--oops, I mean FENRIS. Will. Not. Spell. Right.(less)

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Mar 13, 2013 Lis (The reader lines) rated it 5 of 5 stars

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So, I'm finally saying goodbye to my favorite series. I have this bad habit of being afraid of endings. Because if I love a series so much, I can re-read the first books a lot of times, but I can't never-ever re-read an ending. I just CAN'T.
So, when I knew it was the time to read Tempestuous, I read once again Darklight (yes, I didn't have with me the copy of Wondrous strange).
I read the Spanish edition of the book, and once again I was thrilled with the cover-art and how beautiful it looked in...more

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Nov 02, 2012 Bliss rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Anche se con un assurdo ritardo, sono finalmente riuscita a finire Tempestuous di Lesley Livingstone. Ho ancora qualche arretrato e sto cercando di recuperare, ma sono felicissima di aver letto questo fra i primi. L'autrice, con uno stile leggero, accurato, ammaliante, è riuscita a incantarmi con le sue fate, Avalon e i suoi sovrani, personaggi tanto ben costruiti da sentirli intorno a te mentre recitano le loro parti. E' stata una lettura molto emozionante, l'epilogo di una saga amata da moltis...more Anche se con un assurdo ritardo, sono finalmente riuscita a finire Tempestuous di Lesley Livingstone. Ho ancora qualche arretrato e sto cercando di recuperare, ma sono felicissima di aver letto questo fra i primi. L'autrice, con uno stile leggero, accurato, ammaliante, è riuscita a incantarmi con le sue fate, Avalon e i suoi sovrani, personaggi tanto ben costruiti da sentirli intorno a te mentre recitano le loro parti. E' stata una lettura molto emozionante, l'epilogo di una saga amata da moltissimi lettori!
Inizialmente, con il primo libro, la storia di Kelley e Sonny sembra quasi una favola, non solo perchè è romantica e molto dolce, ma per quell'andamento lento che tanto rimanda alle fiabe sulle fate per come potrebbero essere raccontate ad un bambino. Il loro è un'amore che sboccia con una tenerezza che tocca il cuore, per nulla banale, anzi molto profonda e piacevole da conoscere. Un sentimento ostacolato in diversi modi, e non solo perchè apparentemente impossibile. E' proprio il mondo fatato che, con i suoi sotterfugi e quelle insopportabili regole sull'impossibilità di mentire che porta queste creature a dire la verità in modo creativo, continua a dividere i giovani innamorati. Poteri nascosti, amici bugiardi e nemici difficili da scovare costringono la nostra principessa verso una soluzione, sofferta ma inevitabile, quella con cui si era concluso il penultimo volume.

Io non amo Sonny Flannery, e quale bugia più grande di questa! Sonny, che conosce perfettamente la regola delle fate, va via. Il doppio POV permette al lettore di avere una panoramica più ampia della storia, cosa che ho apprezzato maggiormente rispetto ai volumi precedenti, forse perchè, in questo caso, erano separati contro la loro volontà. La forza a cui attinge Kelley, in quei momenti in cui tutto sembra difficile e deve dividersi fra la sua carriera da attrice di teatro e il mondo fatato che, pian piano, entra a far parte di lei, la rende una delle mie eroine preferite!

La prima metà del libro l'ho letta talmente in fretta, come se dovessi divorarlo a tutti i costi, da non riuscire a fare a meno di gioire nelle pagine in cui, finalmente, Sonny e Kelley si incontrano di nuovo. L'amore e la troppa lontananza li travolge e in un attimo dimenticano la battaglia che insorge attorno a loro e i pericoli che li attendono.
Sono così presi l'uno dall'altra che lui, per un attimo, dimentica che la ragazza che stringe fra le braccia ha detto di non amarlo, e lei ignora la ragione che le dice di allontanarlo ancora, per proteggerlo. Ho amato la prospettiva di un sentimento tanto forte da oltrepassare ogni divergenza e il loro ritrovo mi ha fatto battere forti il cuore, dato che sono un inguaribile romantica!

Certo, in uno o due punti del romanzo Sonny sembrava un pò sopraffatto da questo amore, e, tra i due, la più forte è stata sicuramente Kelley, personaggio che ho adorato fin dal primo volume. Gli amici, come loro, erano coinvolti in modi diversi negli intrighi fra le corti, e anche se qualche aspetto della battaglia finale, come i suoi partecipanti, era scontato, altri mi hanno sorpresa.
Il coinvolgimento della regina Titania, ad esempio, è già chiaro alla fine di Darklight, ma avevo anche qualche sospetto su Gwyn Ap Nudd, sovrano della corte della primavera. Scoprirete che in realtà c'erano dietro entrambi era una possibilità che non avevo calcolato e che mi ha fatto apprezzare di più quei piccoli segreti che, piano piano, sono tornati a galla, con le relative conseguenze.
La malattia di Mab e Auberon, fra queste, o la comparsa dei Giano traditori a fianco dei due sovrani, corrotti da promesse di libertà e vendetta.

Avevo intuito che la malattia del re dell'inverno era stata causata principalmente da Kelley e dai poteri che aveva dato al padre, ma non che ci fosse dell'altro. In più, il fatto che i suoi genitori sembrano aver cominciato a trattarla come un figlia, mi ha resa doppiamente orgogliosa di lei. Peccato solo che il viaggio sia finito. Concludere una saga è una delle tante cose che mi fa capire, in base alla mia reazione, quanto mi fossi affezionata a questa. E, sicuramente, Kelley mi mancherà moltissimo!

Detto ciò, il mio voto è di 4 STELLE per Tempestuous!(less)

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Aug 09, 2012 Jean V. Naggar Literary rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shortlisted for the Monica Hughes Award

“The third and final entry in the series that began with WONDROUS STRANGE (2008), this ends the story just right...The romance! And the battles! And all the Shakespeare! It’s enjoyable [and] well plotted.” --Kirkus

“This book brings the trilogy...to a careening, crashing, chaotic conclusion. Livingston's artistry at creating imaginary worlds that exist side by side with contemporary New York remains strong...Fans of the first two entries will gulp this one...more

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Jul 22, 2012 Eccentrika rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ya, series, fantasy

Questo terzo ed ultimo episodio della trilogia Wondrous Strange è un vero e proprio concentrato di azione, adrenalina e sorprese di ogni tipo. C'è la presenza di tutti i personaggi fin'ora incontrati, con l'aggiunta di alcuni personaggi nuovi, e appare chiaro fin da subito che durante la lettura i colpi di scena saranno tanti, sia in positivo che in negativo, perché le carte in tavola verranno rimescolate più e più volte. Come storia l'ho trovata davvero molto valida e interessante, un bel fanta...more Questo terzo ed ultimo episodio della trilogia Wondrous Strange è un vero e proprio concentrato di azione, adrenalina e sorprese di ogni tipo. C'è la presenza di tutti i personaggi fin'ora incontrati, con l'aggiunta di alcuni personaggi nuovi, e appare chiaro fin da subito che durante la lettura i colpi di scena saranno tanti, sia in positivo che in negativo, perché le carte in tavola verranno rimescolate più e più volte. Come storia l'ho trovata davvero molto valida e interessante, un bel fantasy young adult ricco di avventura e romanticismo, con l'accortezza di non risultare mai troppo sentimentale, e le premesse per un'ottima lettura ci sono tutte. Ma, come avevo già riscontrato dalla lettura del libro precedente, ho avuto la sensazione che mancasse quel qualcosa che fa scattare la scintilla. Nonostante in "Tempestuous" abbia trovato un miglioramento sostanziale a livello di trama, mi trovo nuovamente a dover rimarcare la presenza dei difetti che mi avevano fatto storcere il naso durante il libro precedente, ovvero: lo stile di scrittura dell'autrice, che sebbene sia scorrevole, non mi ha convinta. Le descrizioni sono vivide, la padronanza del linguaggio ottima (scene di azione a parte), ma non riesce a trasmettere molto a livello emotivo. E' dalla lettura del primo libro che mi ero accorta ad esempio che le caratterizzazioni dei personaggi erano un po' freddine, ma subito non mi è sembrato un difetto invalicabile e ci ho dato poco peso, perché essendo il primo libro ho pensato che tale mancanza fosse voluta (spesso accade così nelle saghe) e venisse colmata nei volumi successivi. Invece i personaggi hanno continuato a essere poco carismatici anche dopo e non sono riuscita a provare nessun sentimento di empatia nei confronti di nessuno di loro, protagonisti inclusi. Inoltre penso che l'autrice non sia affatto portata nel descrivere scene di azione. Il primo libro della trilogia infatti ne era (a parte sul finale) quasi completamente privo, con il risultato di una lettura gradevole e sempre fluida. Il secondo e terzo libro invece hanno tantissima azione (circa un 50% dell'intero libro) e tali scene mi hanno portata varie volte a perdere il filo. Trovo che le descrizioni di battaglie e scontri siano davvero molto confuse, caotiche, difficili da seguire. Infine il libro manca totalmente di ironia, caratteristica che invece era presente nel primo libro e che avevo apprezzato infinitamente, perché l'autrice ne era particolarmente avvezza (al punto che ero riuscita a farmi qualche sana risata, cosa che difficilmente mi accade). Peccato davvero per questo cambio di stile! Secondo me se tutta la trilogia fosse stata improntata seguendo tale direzione sarebbe stata fantastica, unica, indimenticabile!
"Tempestuous" risulta comunque una storia fantasy di buon livello, con alcuni elementi molto originali, un'ambientazione riuscita, colpi di scena ben piazzati, e un finale soddisfacente. Non manca di difetti, sarebbero bastate delle piccole accortezze in più per renderla migliore.(less)

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Jun 14, 2012 J.Elle rated it 3 of 5 stars

Well, something strange happened…I actually liked this. Here’s the deal though, I was reading Homecoming and it was so badly done that it was nearly insensible and for some reason, I kept slogging on trying to get through it when I finally decided I’d had enough and I was torturing myself for no reason. Then I picked up Tempestuous and I think the resultant relief I felt at being able to understand a book made me so happy that it tipped the scales farther than they normally would’ve gone. So, th...more

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Dec 09, 2011 Mimi rated it 3 of 5 stars

A satisfying ending to the trilogy. Didn't see the dragon coming! Kind of Sleeping Beauty almost there at the end. There were plot twists that I did not expect, so I enjoyed being surprised. I like how the whole time Kelley thought she would be Sonny's greatest weakness but in the end she was his greatest strength. Aw. Sweet. :)

I like how the parental issues Kelley has with her parents are reunited. I like how Sonny gets to find out who is dad is.

I feel bad for Mabh. I know she's wicked, and she...more

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Jun 15, 2011 Kari rated it 4 of 5 stars

When they say "the breathtaking conclusion to Lesley Livingston's ravishing urban Faerie trilogy", they really do mean breathtaking. The descriptions were beautiful {sometimes terrifyingly so}, but it was really wonderful. I did think it was slightly anticlimactic, but all in all a very good read. There are some Fae books out right now {many of which were published around the same time} that I had/have a difficult time getting into, and this one really gripped my attention.

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Aug 09, 2011 Kate rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 100-books-2011

4,5 stars from me for this book.
It was... simply amazing to be back in the fairy world with Sonny and Kelley. I was a bit scared to have some problems copming back into this story, as I've read the second book a long time ago, but as soon as I've read the first chapter, I knew what happened so far.
I really love this particular fairy world, as it reminds me on the Shakperian fae and isn't too abstract like other fairybooks these days. The language was once again great to read, and even if it wasn...more

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Jul 06, 2012 Michele rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: audio, ya-fantasy

I enjoyed this last book in the Wondrous Strange trilogy, but not quite as much as the first two books. I enjoyed the overall plot and thought some of the aspects of the story were really excellent--especially Kelley's relationship with her parents and the character development of Fennrys.

However, there were a few things that bugged me throughout the book, and particularly at the end. This book picks up immediately after the end of the second. Sonny has just lost it and Kelley decides that in o...more

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Jul 07, 2011 Reading, Eating & Dreaming rated it 2 of 5 stars

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Tempestuous by Lesley Livingston lived up to its name- it made me angry and left me with conflicting emotions.

I really wanted this trilogy to end on a high note, but the final installment in the Wondrous Strange trilogy, Tempestuous, just didn’t do it for me.

First off, I must say this fast-moving novel does give closure to the Wondrous Strange trilogy. Unfortunately, from the middle of Darklight I predicted who the “bad guy...more

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May 11, 2013 Tami rated it 4 of 5 stars

This ending to the Wondrous Strange trilogy has Kelly Winslow and Sonny Flannery questioning everything they know about the Fair Folk. It picks up where Darklight left off, with Sonny wandering off after overhearing Kelly having a conversation with Fennrys.

As the story progresses, we learn that the Janus Guard is acting out of the ordinary, with some being loyal to their original missive, and others being violent, destructive, and seeking out vengeance on all Lost Fae. Nobody knows who to trust...more

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Jun 03, 2011 Ifmarybooks rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really like Tempestuous, the third and last book in Lesley Livingston series. I didn't give it 5 stars because it was difficut for me to get into the story at the beginning. Kelsey was getting on my nerves after this "I don't love Sonny Flannery" thing and all the kestrel thing was really weird too. Sonny was just hum... useless and the chapters from his POV at first were annoying. But fortunately after a few chapters there is more actions and I read the rest of the book pretty quickly. There...more

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Jan 14, 2011 Terry (Ter05 TwiMoms/ MundieMoms) rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Readers of YA who like the Faerie

Recommended to Terry (Ter05 TwiMoms/ MundieMoms) by: Michele (Reading Lark/CanadianTwiMom)

The last book of the trilogy and another really good read. These books are loosely based on old characters of the fey who are a part of Kelley's life and of her heritage. As a budding young actress in Shakespeare plays, she fights to understand her powers and to keep Sonny from realizing just who he is. His incredible power and heritage is revealed in the second book, but Kelley has had the memory taken from him to protect him. Was she right in doing this or was it a betrayal of sorts not to all...more The last book of the trilogy and another really good read. These books are loosely based on old characters of the fey who are a part of Kelley's life and of her heritage. As a budding young actress in Shakespeare plays, she fights to understand her powers and to keep Sonny from realizing just who he is. His incredible power and heritage is revealed in the second book, but Kelley has had the memory taken from him to protect him. Was she right in doing this or was it a betrayal of sorts not to allow him to make his own decisions? As the story proceeds, Sonny's fellow Janus Guard member (they are changelings who guard the gates between the mortal world and the otherworld),the Fennrys Wolf, comes even more into the story in a sort of love triangle way. It is not an obvious relationship but more of a subtle hint of feelings. Fenn has saved Sonny more than once and done the same for Kelley and has been their strongest ally against those who are out to harm them all. So far his loyalty to them both has been a constant, but at times one has to wonder if he would really rather Sonny were not around. This plays out throughout the book. It is an action packed book and a fun read.

I have to admit I was rather drawn to Fennrys throughout this series or at least in the second book and this one. Maybe he would have been my choice. He was a Viking prince taken by the Faeries as a child and raised to be a Janus Guard. Several times he mentions how he was cheated out of his rightful place leading his people and dying an honorable death instead of being given a longer life as a Janus. I won't do a spoiler but Fenn brought tears to my eyes in this book.

The cast in this book, and many of them are indeed a cast as the mortals in Kelley's troop, are part of the story and are interesting and varied. I had a little trouble identifying with Sonny and in the last book I still didn't have a real strong mental picture of him. That kind of took away from the books for me, and may be what kept them from being a five star read for me.(less)

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Apr 25, 2013 Sabrina (Soter) Sally rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

«Dal primo giorno che ti ho conosciuta... tu sei stata la mia forza più grande».

Eccoci al terzo e ultimo magico appuntamento con le fate di Shakespeare! Come il volume precedente, anche questo inizia con i nostri due innamorati separati, stavolta per volere di Kelley, disposta, seppur tra mille dubbi e pressioni esterne, a schiacciare l'amore che Sonny prova per lei pur di proteggerlo. Il ragazzo vaga intontito trovando rifugio tra le Creature Perdute, ma tra i Giano si nascondono dei traditori...more «Dal primo giorno che ti ho conosciuta... tu sei stata la mia forza più grande».

Eccoci al terzo e ultimo magico appuntamento con le fate di Shakespeare! Come il volume precedente, anche questo inizia con i nostri due innamorati separati, stavolta per volere di Kelley, disposta, seppur tra mille dubbi e pressioni esterne, a schiacciare l'amore che Sonny prova per lei pur di proteggerlo. Il ragazzo vaga intontito trovando rifugio tra le Creature Perdute, ma tra i Giano si nascondono dei traditori e la guerra è imminente: Kelley e Sonny dovranno unire le forze e i loro poteri per salvare il mondo dei mortali e quello fatato. Ritroviamo tutti i personaggi dei volumi precedenti (più qualche nuova new entry) schierati da una parte o dall'altra nella battaglia finale: tutto è un'illusione nel regno delle fate e mentre i sovrani fatati che sembravano buoni e generosi si rivelano essere la malvagia mente dietro i recenti funesti eventi, i sovrani apparentemente crudeli si rivelano inaspettatamente alleati dei buoni (in fondo il sangue non è acqua!). Kelley finalmente impara ad accettare e controllare i propri poteri mentre Sonny deve venire a patti con la propria discendenza e con una ragazza in grado di mentire XD L'accenno di triangolo che ha cercato di inserire l'autrice è morto di morte spontanea, con mio grande sollievo, e non posso che apprezzare la fedeltà di Kelley a Sonny *__* Tra rivelazioni e azione arriviamo alla battaglia finale dove il cattivo alla fin fine si rivela essere solo uno e viene sconfitto tutto sommato abbastanza agilmente... ma per non farci mancare un pizzico di commozione la Livingston ha pensato bene di sacrificare un personaggio "fisso" anche se la sua morte non avviene in battaglia tra sangue e dolore ma pacificamente e quasi scherzosamente in pieno stile "passare a miglior vita" perciò alla fin fine non mi è dispiaciuto più di tanto anzi ero quasi contenta per lui XD Consiglio questa serie, pur non essendo indimenticabile è romantica e scorrevole ed è riuscita a trasportarmi in un mondo fatato di inganni, magie e segreti! NB L'unica cosa che non mi è piaciuta è stato il cambio grafico di copertina, decisamente meno bella delle precedenti...(less)

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Aug 31, 2011 Gina rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: e-reader, blurb-novels, infamous-loathsome-love-triangle, winning-the-guessing-game

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Basically after reading this book, it was in general a whole lot slower for me to get into than the other two, but I did like the novel.

The pace would go from all emotions and talking as if they were talking to a psychologist and then drastically changes to action but not lasting very long!

Towards the end of the novel the pace started to get continuous as the "gang" started to unravel the "mystery" on the who was trying to corrupt the power etc. HOWEVER, there is a lot of writing to the leadin...more

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Jul 14, 2012 Bethany rated it 4 of 5 stars

First of all, beautiful cover! This would have to be my favourite cover in this series!
Second I can't stand it when the coupled are apart in books D: it makes me wanna cry or scream or skip the entire plot until get back together! It's just so GRR!!! D:
Third, we got to know some of the characters even better we got so many personalities it was amazing!
I loved the story for who was behind it all and even though I'd already guessed who it was it was amazing!
What I didn't like was how confusing t...more

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Jun 26, 2011 Strawberry Fields Forever (jenny) rated it 3 of 5 stars

This book took me so long to finish, not because of the size (it isn't that big of a book) but because of the lack of enjoyment or excitement... or really anything interesting to keep me going.
I believe books should flow through a person. It should be enjoyable and exciting, at the same time keeping you wondering about what will happen next. It should keep you reading for one thing.
This book is the third book in the 'Wondrous Strange' series. I loved the first book, it was funny and really enjoy...more

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Mar 08, 2011 Brittney Musick rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-2011, audiobook, 1-young-adult

Sad as I am to be finished, I thought this was a great conclusion to a trilogy. I think, on the whole, I found this book the most frustrating but also the most exciting.

There's nothing I hate more than reading a book and have it all figured out halfway through. Luckily, that wasn't the case here. I had some theories by the end of the second book about what was going on and who was behind it. While my suspicions were right to some extent, there were still some surprises thrown my way.

Even thoug...more

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Jan 08, 2011 Jenny rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult, urban-fantasy, 2011-read

I was so torn while read Tempestuous--not because it wasn’t good, it was great and then some but because its always sad to see the end of a series. Remember Darklight the second book in the series? Well that ended with one doozy of a cliff-hanger ending so of course I wanted to see what Sonny’s reaction would be and how Kelley will deal with the big lie she told.

Tempestuous picks up right where Darklight left off so if you’re planning to read the series then reading them back to back would be a...more

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May 27, 2011 Carla rated it 3 of 5 stars

The end of Ms. Livingston's trilogy brings mystery, possible betrayal, Faerie Court War all into the mix. The book picks up with Kelley learning all the secrets pertaining to Sonny and his true heritage and her need to protect him, the Court, and those that would use that knowledge for good or bad - so by wiping memories, giving back protective spells, and convincing him she doesn't love him.. because faeries can't lie (but she can). The Janus Guard has been corrupted and is now killing for kill...more

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Feb 24, 2011 fooloveratook rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: need-to-purchase, young-adult

Quick Thinking: Although not as magnificent as anticipated, Tempestuous was a satisfying closing to this amazing trilogy! Love is majorly tested...bad guys turning up most unexpectedly...hateful crimes and killings...intense fighting and spell-casting...griping best friends and roommate...Tempestuous carries all of the qualities that made me fall in love with this trilogy to begin with! From a joyous love to an exhilarating whirlwind of a plot all they way down to the humor pouring out of the ch...more

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Dec 30, 2011 Nancy rated it 4 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I enjoyed this book a lot. I loved that the author actually separated Kelley and Sonny for a bit. That way, they learned more about themselves before they could save one another. Kelley gets into her power more and seems to have grown more. And despite her beliefs, Sonny doesn’t go off the deep end. I liked that Sonny grew to like the Lost Fae. He was taught to hate them as well, but found out they were only defending themselves against him and the other guards. But besides our great main charac...more

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Nov 11, 2011 Asma rated it 3 of 5 stars

The last thing Kelley Winslow wanted was to push Sonny away, but she's convinced that it'll keep him from falling in the wrong hands. While she's trying to figure out who's after Sonny and harming the Fae monarchies, Sonny unwittingly walks into the Lost Fae's sanctuary-- the only place where they can hide from rogue Janus Guards. Even apart, Kelley and Sonny work together to maintain the Fae world, save their world, and maybe even their love.

I think it's because I've read the books one after t...more

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