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Faery Tales & Nightmares

Melissa Marr

Start date: September 17, 2012

Finish date: November 8, 2012

Why we're reading this: Melissa Marr's genius for writing twisted, ink-black tales of fey, vampires and the undead is incredible …more
[close] Melissa Marr's genius for writing twisted, ink-black tales of fey, vampires and the undead is incredible to behold - and her collection of tales is something of a treat. Back with a few of our favourite characters - including Niall, Seth and the gang from the Dark Court - as well as some new arrivals, this book will have you immersed in a world of alluring glances, magnetic bonds and flickering shadows.

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Feb 01, 2013 L rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Deliciously dark, enchanting and hauntingly sinister this collection of fairytales merged with folklore is simply stunning.

I would highly recommend this book for readers who have read Melissa Marr’s ‘The Wicked Lovely’ series (a compilation of five books), as many favorite characters within the series is included in these stories. Together with exciting accounts of new characters for you to either fear or fall in love with, this supremely sublime book contains a concoction of old and new. Dange Deliciously dark, enchanting and hauntingly sinister this collection of fairytales merged with folklore is simply stunning.

I would highly recommend this book for readers who have read Melissa Marr’s ‘The Wicked Lovely’ series (a compilation of five books), as many favorite characters within the series is included in these stories. Together with exciting accounts of new characters for you to either fear or fall in love with, this supremely sublime book contains a concoction of old and new. Dangerous promises and beguiling threats swirl together in a dozen stories of enchantments, dark and light. Uncanny and unexpected creatures appear from behind bushes, rise from under the seas or manifest from seasonal storms to pursue the objects of their attention – with amorous or sinister intent – relentlessly. These twelve fresh, original tales beautifully blend supernatural fantasy with intoxicating, impassioned romance amid spinechilling horror that is delicately interwoven.

From the heart-pounding intensity of fervent passion to the ice-cold, shivers that run down your spine these delightful, readable tales will have you sat on the edge of your seat in suspense. Encapsulating all that I love within the Young Adult genre, this well-balanced book includes an exquisite blend of fantasy and vividly creative imagination, teenage romance and fast-paced, thrilling action with such concentrated momentum and substance.

In ‘Winters Kiss’ you are transported back in time into a historical masterpiece, where acutely ancient detail is captured perfectly as remicent of Medieval times with a magical blend. In contrast ‘Transition’ oozes a classy, contemporary twist in which you can instantly connect with its distinctly modern feel. ‘Love Struck’ akin to the Twilight Saga or other mesmerizing teenage romances, had me entranced by the characters and lost within their poignant story. Wherein ‘Merely Mortal’ has that feel and quality of Cassandra Clare’s ‘the mortal instruments’ series, in which you are swept away by the scope of such a paranormal phenomenon and I just loved how modern day entwined with something past created this unique story.
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Jan 23, 2013 Bree rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance, i-own, fairies-pixies, covers-i-love, magic, paranormal

Wow ok.
I actually finished this book a while ago and am just getting to this review.
I've been so busy. Not that anyone really reads my reviews but here goes...

I quite liked the independent stories that Melissa Marr wrote. And when I say independent I mean not linking to her other series - the wicked lovely series.
The stories she came up with we're rather interesting and unique and very readable.
Thoroughly enjoyed them.
Now to my rant - when Melissa Marr put her linking stories of her other serie ...more

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Apr 25, 2012 Booknut 101 rated it really liked it

Shelves: fae, undeadishness, vamps-and-fangs

Melissa Marr's genius for writing twisted, ink-black tales of fey, vampires and the undead is incredible to behold - and her collection of tales is something of a treat. Back with a few of our favourite characters - including Niall, Seth and the gang from the Dark Court - as well as some new arrivals, this book will have you immersed in a world of alluring glances, magnetic bonds and flickering shadows. ...more

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