When it comes time to protect those she loves, will she depend on David, her human boyfriend, for help? Or will she turn to Tamani, the electrifying faerie with whom her connection is undeniable?
Spells is book #2 in the Wings Series by Aprilynne Pike. I had assumed this was a trilogy since it seems like every young adult book that comes out lately is part of a trilogy but alas it's a quartet so there will be 2 more yet to be released books. Illusions comes out in May and the final book in 2012. Oh how I hate waiting for sequels. This book had a great ending. It wrapped up enough to leave me satisfied yet opened things up for something new.
I think I enjoyed Spells even more than then book 1, Wings. I love the character Tamani, seriously Laurel wake up and see what is before you! You're a faerie, he's a faerie, David's a human. Easy decision - so don't make it so hard.
This is a sweet, clean series that I recommend to those who enjoy faerie stories. I really enjoyed learning more about the faerie mythology, much of which was very unique. A good mix of faerie mythology, adventure and romance.
Content: Clean for older teens - a couple of the mildest of swearwords that are swear words in my home but aren't in some homes, a reference to sex in the faerie world, etc.
Rating: 4.5 Stars
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So glad you enjoyed it, I knew you would. I also enjoyed spells more than wings. Only a couple of months until we get our hands on Illusions.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your review! ! This book is still in my pile ... I really have to read the first one !! =)
ReplyDeleteI'm really glad you've liked this series so far. I was really blown away by how much I did like it (I'm not really a fantasy of any sort). Great review, except the Tamani part (go team David) :) Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI like this cover much better than Wings. I haven't read either one yet, but your review makes me want to move them up the list!
ReplyDeleteTeam David... ok I do admit he's the perfect boyfriend... for a human!
ReplyDeleteNice that a series in this sub-genre is not so close to the adult level that it is questionable for the younger YA readers.
ReplyDeleteI am one who really doesn't like long gaps between books. I usually wait until they are all out and then read them.