| "WICKED LOVELY"
Author: Melissa Marr
Interest Level: Upper Grades (4-8)
ATOS Reading Level: 4.7
AR Points: 11.0
Publisher Recommended Age: 12+
Publisher: HarperCollins/HarperTeen
Book Type: Paperback
Pages: 352
Book Description:
Rule #3: Don't stare at invisible faeries.
Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk hidden in mortal world. Aislinn fears their cruelty—especially if they learn of her Sight—and wishes she were as blind to their presence as other teens.
Rule #2: Don't speak to invisible faeries.
Now faeries are stalking her. One of them, Keenan, who is equal parts terrifying and alluring, is trying to talk to her, asking questions Aislinn is afraid to answer.
Rule #1: Don't ever attract their attention.
But it's too late. Keenan is the Summer King who has sought his queen for nine centuries. Without her, summer itself will perish. He is determined that Aislinn will become the Summer Queen at any cost—regardless of her plans or desires.
Suddenly none of the rules that have kept Aislinn safe are working anymore, and everything is on the line: her freedom; her best friend, Seth; her life; everything.
Faerie intrigue, mortal love, and the clash of ancient rules and modern expectations swirl together in Melissa Marr's stunning 21st century faery tale.
Book Reviews:
School Library Journal: "Melissa Marr's debut novel shows strength in both character and setting. Aislinn is an admirable protagonist, insisting on following her own path." Grades 9+.
Library Journal: "A modern-day fairy tale, wherein the girl saves herself. Many fantasy readers will find themselves happily at home here."
Publishers Weekly (Starred Review): "A fully imagined faery world which even non-fantasy (or faerie) lovers will want to delve into."
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (Recommended): "A modern-day fairy tale, wherein the girl saves herself. Many fantasy readers will find themselves happily at home here."
Book Awards:
- USA: New York Times, Bestseller
- USA: LA Times, Fiction Bestseller
- USA: Amazon, Best Books for Teens (2007)
- USA: Book Sense, Summer 2007 Children's Pick
- USA: Texas Library Association, Pick of the Decade (2007)
- USA: American Library Association (ALA), Best Books of the Year Nominee
About the Author:
Melissa Marr: Although I was voted "most likely to end up in jail" in high school, I decided to get an MA and teach literature and gender studies to college students across the country. Along the way, I've been unable to resist trying new things—including working an archeological dig, slinging drinks at a biker bar, and getting fabulous tattoos.
I call all of this research for my writing. To fill my craving for new experiences, I've lived in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Southern California, and I plan to keep roaming with my family as widely and as often as possible. This year, I think, I'm living in Virginia. |
