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Summerkin (Winterling #2)

by Sarah Prineas (Goodreads Author)

4.14 of 5 stars 4.14 · rating details · 35 ratings · 6 reviews

"Down through the Way she fell, feeling the wind and the pressing darkness, the dizzy thump when she landed on the bank. She was through. The air felt softer here, the shadows deeper—and the pull of her connection to the land settled into her bones."

In the Summerlands, time moves slowly, roots grow deeply, and change is not welcomed. But change is needed.

After defeating th...more

Hardcover, 320 pages

Published April 23rd 2013 by HarperCollins

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May 07, 2013 Warnie B. rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2013, fairies-etc, fantasy, juvenile, action-adventure, plano-public-libraries, faves-from-2013

I loved this. While there were a couple things in Winterling that got in the way of my absolute adoration of the story, there was nothing like that for me here. I love Fer's determination, and her sense of what's right and what's wrong (even if that means helping her enemies), and her devotion to her people. And I especially love her insistence on calling Rook her best friend and standing up for him, even when he continuously pushes her away and seems to only just barely be beginning to realize...more

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Apr 25, 2013 Pamela rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: faerie, fantasy, friendship, hmmm, middle-grade, readin2013, series

I've been waiting for this sequel to Winterling in a quiet, happy way--not the rabid GIVE IT TO ME NOW that I hear from many people regarding books in a series. So, I don't feel completely saddened that this didn't live up to what I wanted it to be, but it's still a bit hard to swallow.

I had been hoping for a more thorough exploration of Fer (short for Jennifer)'s past, her new role as Lady (ruler) of the Summerlands, and more character development of her friends. Instead, we are treated to a so...more I've been waiting for this sequel to Winterling in a quiet, happy way--not the rabid GIVE IT TO ME NOW that I hear from many people regarding books in a series. So, I don't feel completely saddened that this didn't live up to what I wanted it to be, but it's still a bit hard to swallow.

I had been hoping for a more thorough exploration of Fer (short for Jennifer)'s past, her new role as Lady (ruler) of the Summerlands, and more character development of her friends. Instead, we are treated to a sort of Hunger-Games-Lite competition, and one of those Ancient Evil baddies who just wants it all (he just wants it all! and he wants it now!). Fer wants to be friends with Rook, who is a puck. Pucks can shapeshift into dogs, horses, or goats, and they have no allegiance but to themselves. It's a given that they are tricky and love messing with people. Fer has this sort of deluded belief that her will can make Rook her friend, and I guess he's kind of her friend, but he's also a puck. What with all the themes of finding yourself and self-acceptance here, I would have preferred it if Rook had said something like, "Fer, thanks for saving my life. But I'm a puck, and I can't be your friend. It's not in my nature." and run off into the sunset at the beginning of the book, instead of this weird back-and-forth is-he-or-isn't-he-her-friend thing that goes on the whole time.

His puck-brothers didn't feel very dimensional, and the threat that Fer faces--that of being declared unfit to rule because she is half-human--doesn't really seem that, well, threatening. It's just an excuse to do a competition scene (with archery, no less--sigh) and have Fer show the fae how awesome being human is, because you actually care about other people. Actually, that quality of humanity is in question for me right now, but hey, let's be optimistic here. I did like the lesson that Fer learned, and then taught, about being a leader versus being a ruler, and it was rather eloquently put.

I do think Sarah Prineas is a very good writer--you can tell, especially, that she loves to write about nature and about a person's connection to nature. However, Summerking felt rather rushed. I wished we had more time to get to know the characters and the lay of the fae-land. I also wish that there was more interaction with Phouka, Fer's formerly puck-formed horse (he's a perma-horse now). I love horse characters! (less)

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May 13, 2013 Brandy Painter rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, favorites, middle-grade

Originally posted here at Random Musings of a Bibliophile.

Last year I completely fell for a surly, mischievous, puck named Rook and a strong, kind-hearted, girl named Fer when I read Winterling by Sarah Prineas (my thoughts). When my copy of Summerkin, the sequel, arrived it was no surprise that I lost interest in everything else in my TBR pile and had to read it right away. I am happy to say that I adored it and am more in love with the characters than ever.

Fer, who defeated the evil usurper wh...more Originally posted here at Random Musings of a Bibliophile.

Last year I completely fell for a surly, mischievous, puck named Rook and a strong, kind-hearted, girl named Fer when I read Winterling by Sarah Prineas (my thoughts). When my copy of Summerkin, the sequel, arrived it was no surprise that I lost interest in everything else in my TBR pile and had to read it right away. I am happy to say that I adored it and am more in love with the characters than ever.

Fer, who defeated the evil usurper who had murdered her parents and taken over the Summerland, now must come to terms with what it means to be the ruler. She is fiercely determined not to take oaths from her people knowing how they were abused when they did that before. Her refusal to do this has put her right to rule in question. The High Ones have requested that she come to compete in a competition. The winner will win the right to rule the Summerlands. Rook, now freed from his oaths to the evil Mor, has returned to his Puck brothers. They are determined to create mischief and what better place to create mischief than at a competition the High Ones have organized at the nave? And what better puck to send than Rook, who the Lady Gwynnefar foolishly trusts and calls friend? But there is a sinister presence at the nave ready to challenge Geynnefar and Rook finds himself torn between his duty as a puck and the strange bond that keeps forming between him and Fer.

Fer's journey to learn what sort of leader she wants to be and how to implement that proves how perfect she is for the job. Her strength under pressure, her compassion for all, and her ability to empathize make her a great leader. She wants to see the good in every one, but isn't afraid of standing up to those she sees as threatening her people. Yet she is so lonely because she is seen as the Lady by her people and as a half-human usurper by most of her peers. It is heart wrenching the ways she wants to trust Rook, but can't help doubting. Particularly when he keeps telling her not to trust him. At the same time it is heart wrenching to see Rook wanting to be what she needs but fighting it at the same time. He doesn't know how, it's against his nature. As much as I want to smack him sometimes I can't help but love him. He is obnoxious but endearing, because he is also noble and upstanding in his own way. I really love how the books in this trilogy are focusing on both of their character arcs and their relationship. It was lovely to see Fer's relationship with Fray and Twig growing as well.

There are some great new characters added to the story this time too. Two of Fer's competitors, Gnar and Lich, are fascinating and I would love to see more of them. Arenthiel makes the perfect villain, smarmy and insidious in all the right ways. All the other pucks in the story are a marvelous additon as well.

The competition aspect of the story kept the pacing moving quickly and makes for a riveting read. There is always something going on, something to discover, something to think about. All this builds up to intense moments. I continue to appreciate what Prineas is doing with faerie-lore in these books.

I'm ecstatic that we only have months to wait for Moonkind, which will release in January. (less)

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Oct 18, 2012 Boyanna marked it as to-read

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From an Interview with Sarah Prineas on the blog "The Enchanted Inkpott"

There are two big plot/character arcs in SUMMERKIN. One is that Fer has to prove herself as the true Lady of her land, which involves some rigorous testing and some revolutionary moves on her part. The other big arc is that of Fer and Rook's friendship. (view spoiler)...more

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May 13, 2013 Mandy rated it 5 of 5 stars

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In the continuing adventures of Fer, she is summoned to the nathe of the High Ones where she is put under the test to prove she can rule the Summerlands. Only there is more to the tests and the contests that meet the eye.

Rook makes an appearance again. Now he is free to make mischief for Fer, but somehow his heart isn't always in it. He is reunited with his puck-brothers and they plan to use Fer.

Something goes wrong and Rook and Fer find themselves neck deep in trouble.

I really love this series....more

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Mar 08, 2013 Corey Gabbard rated it 5 of 5 stars

I loved winterling

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May 03, 2013 As Hot As Jack Frost rated it 4 of 5 stars

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It was amazing to read. I can't wait for Moonkind!

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I'm from rural Johnson County, Iowa, and my first novel, The Magic Thief, was published by HarperCollins in June 2008 and by a bunch of other publishers around the world. The next book in the series, The Magic Thief: Lost, came out in May 2009, and the third, The Magic Thief: Found, was published in spring 2010. My next book from HarperCollins was Winterling (2012), followed by two sequels, Summer...more

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