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Kelley Anne
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May 25, 2009 10:29AM
I was just wondering if anyone has read the Wicked Lovely series by Melissa Marr. I kept hearing over and over what a great YA fantasy series it is, and I had some credits to use on audible.com, so I finally downloaded the first book yesterday. I started listening to it last night at work, and I literally kepts missing taking my breaks, and even forgot to take my lunch until someone reminded me. I was just so enthralled with the book that the time just flew by! It was a great book! Loved it! Has anyone else read this book or the other 2 books in the series?
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I've read Wicked Lovely and Ink Exchange. Have Fragile Eternity, but haven't read it yet.Wicked Lovely was excellent. It sort of reminded me of a YA version of the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning. Good characters, good plot, and something at stake that you care to read about.
Ink Exchange was good, but very different. It was much darker in feeling, and the possibility of a HEA ending depends on what characters you like and don't. It felt more world-weary. I do think I liked WL a little better than IE. I'm hoping Fragile Eternity is even better, since it returns to the original characters.
i've read both books::love::love::loved them::and can't wait to read Fragile Eternity::the charaters are wonderful::and the faery world::wicked::scary and full of malevolent characters::
I read all three last month and loved them. I grew really attached to the characters and swept up in the world that Marr created. I loved the dark tones of the stories and how nothing is simple. I'm not sure which of the three is my favorite, as they were all really good in their own way. I hope she revisits the story line of Ink Exchange though, as she left so many threads unfinished and I'm anxious to see how they play out. I also think that Fragile Eternity did a wondeful job of establishing the potential for some really interesting story lines. Definitely one of my favorite YA series!
**Spolier for Wicked Lovely**I am just so happy that she got to stay with Seth. I kept thinking that she was going to have to leave Seth because of everything, so was pretty happy with the ending. Please don't tell me if they break up in Ink Exchange or Fragile Eternity. I haven't read them yet! :) I just really liked him and loved his attitude towards everything! I mean, most guys would have laughed at her when she mentioned Faries.
One of the other things that I loved was her name, Aislinn. I have always had a thing for Irish names, and a few years ago I came across that name on an irish names website and just loved it. I've never met anyone with that name or even ever seen it anywhere else, but it's always stuck with me. So I was excited when I saw her name in the book. Also, for those of you who don't know. In Irish the name means dream or vision. Fitting don't you think?
*** SPOILER Wicked Lovely ***I hear you, I was constantly worried that some how she'd end up with Keenan. I loved Seth from the beginning so I was really concerned. As the books are quite dark, I wasn't confident that there would be a HEA, but I was glad there was!
I love these books also...Keenan is such an interesting character, he's charming yet vile all at the same time, I guess that's why it's called Wicked Lovely and it's SO true!
I have this series on my TBR list, it's good to know that people have liked it. I'll have to put in more of an effort to read it.
I just read Wicked Lovely last month and I really really enjoyed it!! Once you start the book, it just keeps you hooked and wanting more. I have the next two books in the series and can't wait to read them
I finished Ink Exchange about a couple weeks ago and what I found i like about Marrs' writing isn't how great she spends a story but how involved she gets you with the characters. I remember being torn b/t Seth and Keenan and WL and I find myself doing the same thing b/t Irial and Niall. I really didn't know who to root for. They both were intereating characters who had feelings for Leslie can't wait to read Fragile Eternity.
Just finished Fragile Eternity after waiting forever for it to come out. Personally my favorite was Fragile Eternity then Wicked Lovely then Ink Exchange. Although some might disagree with me...
Wow, less than 2 hours before the giveaway for Radiant Shadows ends. 2500 people are entered and only 10 copies will be given away! That's going to be a VERY lucky 10 people!
I would so enter that contest, but I can't because I don't live in Canada or America. D: Lol.That most certainly are going to heaps lucky. I have only read the first one, but I own the first two and I love them!
Dang it! I didnt' end up with one!
I agree with what everyone here has said about these books. What I like especially is that she doesn't make her world perfect, bad things happen, Ink Exchange definitely shows that the most. I am very much looking forward to Radiant Shadows. With how things ended in the last book there are so many new questions that I need answered.
I really like this series. I wasn't a huge fan of Ink Exchange, so I'm not looking forward to Radiant Shadows as much as I will be the following book. By the way, what's the definition of "Urban Fantasy" anyways?
I think that Urban Fantasy is just Fantasy but placed in today's society...??
Typically Urban Fantasy is fantasy set in todays society, but it's also usually a bit darker and grittier than Paranormal Romance. Also, even if there is a romance aspect to the book, it's not the main focus. The main focus is some type of mystery/suspence/action. Where paranormal romance has the romance as the main aspect with other stuff thrown in on the side.
Jael ~ *~ Syhren ~* ~ wrote: "I finished Ink Exchange about a couple weeks ago and what I found i like about Marrs' writing isn't how great she spends a story but how involved she gets you with the characters. I remember being ..."I've read the three, and thought they were all pretty wonderful. Wicked Lovely made me think of Holly Black's fairy series, "Tithe", "Ironside", and "Valiant", they are very good also
BTW, I love that name "Syhren", as well as "Vehngeance". very jr ward :)
This series does look interesting but not sure what it is about, can someone give me a short synopsis? Spoilers are OK :-)
Debbie - let me just copy and paste my review of the first book for you! Hope that helps!Aislinn is one of the very rare humans that can see faeries. She's always learned that that world is dark and brutal, and it would be extremely dangerous if any faeries were to ever learn that she can see them. Aislinn has grown up constantly being reminded of "the rules". The top three being, #3 Don't stare at invisible faeries, #2 Don't talk to invisible faeries, and most important #1 Don't EVER attract the attention of faeries. But what should Aislinn do when she finds that she's somehow attracted the attention of not just one faerie, but seemingly all of them.
This is a really great young adult urban fantasy. It does have a darker edge to it, but that's one of the things that I found extremely intriguing. I loved how unique this book was. First off, you have a "leading man" that is very atypical. He has bars in his eyebrows, a ring in his lower lip, wears black fingernail polish, and lives in a couple of renovated train cars. Definitely not your typical protagonist. Also, as I started reading this novel, I was sure that I knew how it was all going to end. After you read as many books as I have in this genre, you tend to see patterns. So I was delightfully surprised when the book went into a completely different direction from what I had assumed. Very refreshing change!
This is a book that I strongly recommend to fans of urban fantasy. Also, as a side note. I know that you should never judge a book by it's cover, but I just have to say that I absolutely love the cover of this book, as well as the later books in the series. I've posted a picture of it on the left side of my blog, but it just can't do the cover justice. If you are at a book store, you should check it out!
I just found out the next book called Radiant Shadows will be released on April 20.If you want to read the prologue and chapter 1 here is the link: http://melissa-writing.livejournal.co...
I got Wicked Lovely recently and will be reading it soon!
Anyone else read the short story that just came out? It's basically set after Ink Exchange. Stopping Time, Part 1 It's a free ebook on Barnes and Noble. I really enjoyed it, even though it has a cliff hanger ending and I need to wait unil the 23rd for the second half to be released!
I have read the series, and I LOVE it.I would recommend. SMILE
I love this series. I have a huge crush on Seth. I think Wicked Lovely will be my next re-read.
I've mentioned it a few other places, but just in case you haven't seen it - she's releasing two short story ebooks that follow Leslie, Niall and Irial after Ink Exchange. Part 1 came out this week and Part 2 is released next week. * Barnes and Noble and the Sony eReader store are both offering part 1 for free right now.
Thanks for the heads up! Love it when they give books away for free!!!
Kelley Anne wrote: "Thanks for the heads up! Love it when they give books away for free!!!"Me to ;-) I have discovered quite a few new authors over the last year and gotten hooked on a few new series from the free downloads.
Yep! I just downloaded Wicked Lovely, Dead Witch Walking and The Luxe all for free on Amazon! Love it! I don't even have a kindle yet, but I don't mind reading them on my computer. Plus hopefully I'll be getting an iPhone within the next 6 months so that I can read them on there!
Quick question, is the free download of Wicked Lovely just US-based? When I logged into Amazon.com (with my UK a/c) the price comes up as $3.51 or is there a code you're supposed use? I don't think it's VAT because 17.5% of free, is free.
Nope, I didn't have to put in a code. Sorry!
Kelley Anne wrote: "Yep! I just downloaded Wicked Lovely, Dead Witch Walking and The Luxe all for free on Amazon! Love it! I don't even have a kindle yet, but I don't mind reading them on my computer. Plus hopeful..."Do you have a link for The Luxe free? I couldn't find it. Thanks!
You can download Wicked Lovely (along with the two Stopping Time shorts) for free from the Harper Teen site right now:http://www.harperteen.com/feature/Sto...
Kelley Anne wrote: "Thanks for the heads up! Love it when they give books away for free!!!"I think we all do. Lol.
Ive posted up a review of one of her books, really need to get more up as Im really enjoy her books. Well written and entertaining for YA reads :D
her wicked lovely series is fantastic, loved it.
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