Book Description
Laurel was mesmerized, staring at the pale things with wide eyes. They were terrifyingly beautiful—too beautiful for words.
Laurel turned to the mirror again, her eyes on the hovering petals that floated beside her head. They looked almost like wings.
Laurel discovers she is a faerie, sent among humans to protect the gateway to Avalon. Thrust into the midst of a centuries-old battle between faeries and trolls, she's torn between a human and a faerie love, as well as her loyalties to each world. In this extraordinary tale of magic and intrigue, romance and danger, everything you thought you knew about faeries will be changed forever.
Review: I bought this book because Stephenie Meyer told me to. Or at least that’s how I translated her cover endorsement, “A remarkable debut.” Stephenie is the reason I found out about the phenomenal Hunger Games, so I take her book recommendations seriously. And once again I’m glad I did.
Wings is a sweet love story about fifteen year old Laurel, who moves to a new town, meets the affable David, and finds out she is a fairy. When she seeks out answers about her fairy heritage, she meets the charismatic Tamani who offers her a tantalizing glimpse into the world of the fey.
The character of Laurel was believable from page one. Her reactions and emotions were completely in keeping with her age and background, they never once rang false. Her conflicting feelings for David and Tam were likewise genuine. She knew she wasn’t just choosing between two boys, she was choosing between two worlds, and the implications of that choice were never lost to her.
This book would be especially great for younger teens as this love story is appropriately chaste while still being deliciously romantic. The little floral twist on fairies was a fun unique element, as was the multiple love interests that Laurel faced (no wonder Stephenie Meyer liked it).
Wings is the first of four books. Book Two is titled Spells. It will be released May 4, 2010. The movie rights to Wings have been optioned by Disney and Miley Cyrus is set to star as Laurel. Here’s hoping they recast.
Sexual Content: (YA titles get a more thorough breakdown) One reference to sex leading to pregnancy, a few references to sex amongst teenagers. A few kissing scenes.
My Rating (out of 5):
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Product Details
Reading level: Young Adult
- Hardcover: 294 pages
- Publisher: HarperTeen; 1st edition (May 5, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0061668036
- ISBN-13: 978-0061668036
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This sounds really good!
ReplyDeleteI almost bought this book the other day. But I didn't have enough money with me then, and when I came back later, it's already gone :( I soooo want to read it :(
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great review :D
You know, I tried to read this one and just could not finish it. The story never really grabbed me and I'm still not sure why. Maybe I'll return to again though.
ReplyDeleteCaitlin & IanIan - You should really try it. It's a sweet, magical love story.
ReplyDeleteMichelle - I have to be in the right mood for certain books. Maybe revisit it next time you want something young and light :)
I have Wings on my wishlist. It sounds really good. Great review!
ReplyDeleteThey need to STOP casting Miley Cyrus in movies period! I'm not liking that she's in The Last Song but at least her voice isn't as annoying (at least from what I can tell from the trailer).