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Wicked Lovely

by Melissa Marr

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Why Read This?

found family triumph

Synopsis

Rule #3: Don't stare at invisible faeries. Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk hidden in the 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. Faery intrigue, mortal love, and the clash of ancient rules and modern expectations swirl together in Melissa Marr's stunning twenty-first-century faery tale.

At a Glance

3.70 ★ Goodreads
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PairingM/F
Romance Pacingslow burn
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Top Tropes

love triangleforbidden lovefated matescaptive romanceslow burn

Mood

darkromanticmysteriousatmosphericdangerous

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

3.70 ★

Page Count

328 pages

Published

2007

Primary Genre

Young Adult

Pairing

M/F

POV

Third Person

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Alyssa Bresnahan

Narrator Count

Single

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

Mood

Writing Style

atmosphericlyricaldarksuspenseful

Story Pacing

medium

Emotional Weight

moderate

Energy Required

medium

Vibes

urban faesummer kingmortal sight

Characters

FMC Archetype

reluctant chosen onewarrior/fighteroutcast/loner

MMC Archetype

fae princepossessive alphabrooding prince

Relationship Dynamics

forbidden lovelove/hate tensionpush and pullpossessive love interestpower imbalancereluctant allies to lovers

Spice Details 🌶️

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Spice Level 1

Spice Style

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Getting Steamy

tensionlonging glancespossessive/protectiveanticipation

Bringing the Heat

None
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World & Setting

World Type

urban fantasyfae realm / faerie courts

Primary Setting

modern city

Fantasy Creatures

Representation

N/A

Reading Context

Emotional Payoff

Best Time of Year

autumn

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