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Spells (Wings Book 2) Kindle Edition
"I can't 'steal' you away. I just have to wait and hope that, someday, you'll ask," Tamani said.
"And if I don't?" Laurel said, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Then I guess I'll be waiting forever."
Although Laurel has come to accept her true identity as a faerie, she refuses to turn her back on her human life—and especially her boyfriend, David—to return to the faerie world. But when she is summoned to Avalon, Laurel can no longer deny her feelings for the charismatic faerie sentry Tamani. She is forced to make a choice—a choice that could break her heart.
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherHarperCollins
- Publication dateApril 20, 2010
- Reading age13 - 17 years
- Grade level8 - 9
- File size700 KB
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"I can't just storm in and proclaim my intentions. I can't ‘steal' you away. I just have to wait and hope that, someday, you'll ask," Tamani said.
"And if I don't?" Laurel said, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Then I guess I'll be waiting forever."
Although Laurel has come to accept her true identity as a faerie, she refuses to turn her back on her human life—and especially her boyfriend, David—to return to the faerie world.
But when she is summoned to Avalon, Laurel's feelings for the charismatic faerie sentry Tamani are undeniable. She is forced to make a choice—a choice that could break her heart.
About the Author
Aprilynne Pike has been spinning faerie stories since she was a child with a hyperactive imagination. She completed her BA in creative writing at the age of twenty at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. Aprilynne lives with her husband and children in Arizona.
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- ASIN : B003GYEGY8
- Publisher : HarperCollins; Reprint edition (April 20, 2010)
- Publication date : April 20, 2010
- Language : English
- File size : 700 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
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- Print length : 372 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #778,271 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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About the author
Aprilynne Pike is the critically acclaimed, internationally and #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Wings series. She has been spinning stories since she was a child with a hyper-active imagination. At the age of twenty she received her BA in Creative Writing from Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. Since then she has worked as a waitress, a restaurant manager, a slush-pile reader, an editor, a childbirth educator, and a doula.
When not writing, Aprilynne can usually be found out running; she also enjoys singing, acting, and (of course!) reading books about magic and kissing. Aprilynne lives in Florida with her husband and four kids.
For more information about Aprilynne, go to www.aprilynnepike.com or follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AprilynnePike
You can also email her at Author@AprilynnePike.com
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Customers find the book enjoyable and delightful. They appreciate the engaging storyline, well-developed characters, and interesting mythology. The book provides valuable insights into Avalon and faerie culture. However, opinions differ on whether the book is enjoyable or frustrating, with some finding it fast-paced and irresistible while others feel it's slow and dull.
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Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it engaging, well-written, and easy to understand. The book is described as enchanting and unique.
"...My recommendation: One of my favorite fae-themed books that I have read. I definately recommend this one, but only after reading Wings." Read more
"...I adore this take on fairy mythology. It's enchanting, unique and filled with the kind of things that I love to day dream about - fairies, flowers,..." Read more
"...For a YA book, this has universal appeal. Take a chance on it." Read more
"...the idea of using faeries and plants.. They are both extremely beautiful living things and creating an atmosphere where they both clash perfectly..." Read more
Customers enjoy the story quality. They find the saga engaging and recommend it. The plot keeps readers hooked until the expected open ending. Readers appreciate the character development and mention it's the best faerie book spin.
"...The conflicts in the story were still compelling and me on the edge of my seat...." Read more
"Loved the story line, well written with excellent descriptions of scenes and the characters...." Read more
"...If you don't already know, the first book is Wings. This is a touching tale of a girl who grows up with human parents, but learns she is actually a..." Read more
"...Pike has done a great job at developing her characters, and creating a plotline that was irresistible...." Read more
Customers enjoy the well-developed characters and emotional storyline. They appreciate the descriptions of scenes and characters, as well as the tension between them. The characters are described as more human than faerie, with flaws and real lives. The heroine is believable and easy to relate to. The author creates an amazing world with just the right amount of detail to picture it.
"...She, despite her faerie nature, seems to be more human than faerie, flaws and all...." Read more
"...It's so easy to relate to her feelings of being an outsider and not truly belonging. I found it so poignant and beautiful...." Read more
"Loved the story line, well written with excellent descriptions of scenes and the characters...." Read more
"...She creates an amazing world and gives just the right amount of detail so you can picture it beautifully!..." Read more
Customers enjoy the mythology of the book. They find it interesting and intriguing, with a refreshing take on fairy culture. The author creates an amazing world with just the right amount of detail, making it gripping and exciting.
"...Some of it is blended with more traditional mythology and some of it is blended with reality as we know it and that makes the entire premise of the..." Read more
"...The pace that Aprilynne reveals the mythology is perfect. Your immediate questions are answered, but then you realize you now have ten more!..." Read more
"...an atmosphere where they both clash perfectly together is both fascinating and intriguing...." Read more
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Customers find the book provides interesting information about Avalon. They find it engrossing and lovely as the first book.
"Spells was just as engrossing and lovely as the first book. I adore this take on fairy mythology...." Read more
"...This information is all interesting and necessary...." Read more
"...I loved that we got to learn more about Avalon and the Faerie culture in this book...." Read more
"...What we do get in Spells is a better insight into Avalon which I did find interesting and what kept me reading...." Read more
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"...This one did manage to hold my interest quite well. It starts off where Wings left off...." Read more
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"Every part is a new surprise, well writting, hold the attention and make you curious about the next chapter. I recommend." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2014Spells begins about six months after Wings ends. The interesting mythology that I so loved about the first books continues in this one. Some of it is blended with more traditional mythology and some of it is blended with reality as we know it and that makes the entire premise of the book that much more believable. One of the key parts of that was the Academy. I liked that the Academy, despite the fact that it is an institution of faerie learning, was very much like a live-in school in the human world. That brought a level of understanding that bridged the gap between the human world and the faerie world. Reading the titles of her newly acquired textbooks was a lot like reading those in the Harry Potter books. Another new bit of mythology was Shakespeare and his part in it all. There were a lot of references to Shakespeare and his written work, weaving him into the mythology of Avalon that is unique to this story. According to this mythology, Shakespeare’s work is a human retelling of faerie lore. The play shown at the Festival of Samhain was based on A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
I love that no matter what happens to Laurel or how much she learns about her true self, she remains very human. It is clear that much of the faerie world sees humans as rather inferior. No matter how much she learned about her heritage, she never lost her humanity. She, despite her faerie nature, seems to be more human than faerie, flaws and all. And that more human than fae feeling was made pretty clear throughout much of the book. I didn’t like that at times she was almost judgmental about that which she didn’t understand about the faerie world and their ways. This is obviously because of her human upbringing, but it sometimes came off as obnoxious. There was often a tone of superiority when she questioned various aspects of faerie ways or beliefs. Her biggest problem with faerie ways seemed to be the class system of seasonal faeries and how they were viewed within faerie society. Winters, being the rarest, were seen as the top level. Falls, as Mixers, were next, followed by Summers and then Springs. Because Tamani was Spring, she hated how the rest of faerie society treated them. Her heart was in the right place from a human standpoint, but she tended to judge the faerie from within that framework which just doesn’t translate. But all of this fit the story because it showed her struggle to live in two worlds. The love triangle between David, Tamani, and Laurel also grew more complex and probably helped Laurel’s character to change. Conflicting feelings, along with her struggles in her new world, changed her a lot during this book. While her character did grow, there were times when Laurel just didn’t handle things well and that made her character much more believable and likeable. Balancing her two worlds was often next to impossible and she often failed miserably at it.
There were several different themes in this book. One was about balance and maintaining it through life-changing times. Balancing her faerie heritage with her human life was often immensely difficult for Laurel, and one she was often unable to maintain without hurting either David or Tamani. There were a lot choices to be made in this book, many that can’t help but result in pain and heartbreak for someone, no good choices. I like that these choices were presented in a real way, without trying to tie them up neatly in impossible ways.
Things to love about Wings...
--The mythology. Just like the first book, I loved the blend of mythologies, as well as the blending of mythology with reality.
--The messages. The theme of acceptance is all the way through these books, as is the concept of social class. I loved that there was no sugar coating those subjects.
Things I wanted more or less of...
--A little more acceptance by Mom. I really did not like Sarah, Laurel's mom. Her attitude irritated me to no end. When she finally started to come around, it was in a moment of fear rather than with love and understanding.
--A little more of Chelsea. She turned out to be so much more than I ever imagined.
Some quotastic goodness...
--Getting involved with Tamani was like playing in a roaring river. Take one step too far and the current would never let you go (1).
--As crazy as the truth actually turned out to be—that Laurel was a changeling, a faerie child left in their care to inherit sacred fae land—they had accepted it with remarkable ease, at least at first. Her dad’s attitude hadn’t changed, but over the last few months her mom had grown more and more freaked out by the idea that Laurel wasn’t human. She’d stopped talking about it, then refused to even hear about it, and things had finally come to a head last month when Laurel got the invitation (5).
--“That’s silly,” Rowen said dismissively. “How could a faerie be a human? Humans are strange. And scary,” she added after a short pause. Then she whispered conspiratorially, “They’re animals (60).”
--“When you told us you were a faerie, it was weird and unbelievable, but more than that, it made me feel completely useless. You were this amazing thing and had spent your whole life having all these faerie…guards, or whatever, watching out for you. You didn’t need me (348-349)."
My recommendation: One of my favorite fae-themed books that I have read. I definately recommend this one, but only after reading Wings.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2012Spells was just as engrossing and lovely as the first book. I adore this take on fairy mythology. It's enchanting, unique and filled with the kind of things that I love to day dream about - fairies, flowers, castles, and houses made of trees. The pace that Aprilynne reveals the mythology is perfect. Your immediate questions are answered, but then you realize you now have ten more! Not only that, but Laurel is discovering everything with you. It's so easy to relate to her feelings of being an outsider and not truly belonging. I found it so poignant and beautiful.
Even though I was reading this for the second time, I couldn't put this book down until I got to the end. It just captivates me. The chemistry between Tamani and Laurel is amazing. I mean, there's a love triangle and this other guy, David, but seriously. Tamani is so heart-breaking, lovable, and irresistable. I'm addicted to this series.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2010"Wings" was so new and fresh and unexpected that it isn't surprising to find out that the follow up "Spells" isn't quite as magical. I can't point to many flaws in the pacing, plot, or characters in "Spells". Pike starts us off with a trip to Avalon (and Tamani) where Laurel starts school there for the summer, just to teach her some basic protections as well as some background into the Fae world. Laurel meets a few different fae and learns the customs and the four social castes of Avalon. Laurel is a Fall fairy and so she ranks pretty high, right under the very elite Winter fairies. Under the Fall fairies are Summer (artists, actors and other entertainers) and the lowest fairy, the Spring fae. Tamani is one of the Spring. They are assigned to mostly labor jobs and they live in simple homes and wear simple clothes. This information is all interesting and necessary. Unfortunately we move through this summer in Avalon so quickly that the reader doesn't really get a chance to become involved with these characters. Far too quickly, summer is over and Laurel is back in the human world, starting school with boyfriend David and best friend Chelsea. For some reason the time spent in the human world was much more entertaining for me and reminded me a lot of why I loved "Wings" so much. I agree that the Tamani and David triangle really become wearing but it was realistic. It would be so easy to like each one more when you are with that person, especially for a teenager. The conflicts in the story were still compelling and me on the edge of my seat. There was also a strange new character introduced without much of a purpose. I am assuming we will see more of her later. The last page or two was set up to keep the readers dangling for another year for the next book. I am totally invested in the series and I will be among the first to buy the third installment. For a YA book, this has universal appeal. Take a chance on it.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2019I love the idea of using faeries and plants.. They are both extremely beautiful living things and creating an atmosphere where they both clash perfectly together is both fascinating and intriguing. I love how you added some kind of love triangle between Laurel, Tamani, and David.. Every chapter I'm more and more intrigued than the last!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2012I read the first book a couple months ago and couldn't wait to see where the characters go. Who Laurel chooses and what happens with the troll. This book set the stage for Illusions and I cannot wait 3 more minutes to read it. This book had even more action then the first, and while some questions were answered-more than half of mine were not. Here's to hoping the 3rd book is just as amazing as the first and second!! Btw, I'm 17, so take my review as you will depending on your age. I, however, have recommended this book to my entire family and I have seen a few go buy the rest of the series. ;D
- Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023Could not put it down!
Top reviews from other countries
- JavedReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on April 23, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
Good paper quality and packaging. Arrived on time.
- GarlicReviewed in Australia on November 20, 2024
2.0 out of 5 stars Not new
The books spine was glued on and it looks very rough
- JMReviewed in Canada on March 11, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm still waiting for Wings (The Film)
LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS SERIES!!!! I hope she finds a way to continue the series somehow. Even if it was with a whole new set of characters, different timeline.. ANYTHING!!
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Lilly McLeodReviewed in Germany on August 7, 2014
4.0 out of 5 stars Toller zweiter Teil, der tiefere Einblicke in die Elfenwelt gewährt, aber auch die Dreiecksgeschichte in den Fokus rückt
Das Cover
Das Cover ist richtig toll. Mir gefiel schon das zu Band I so richtig gut. Erneut haben wir das Blumenmotiv im Zentrum. Es ist diesmal eine rote Blüte, deren Blätter zu Boden fallen. Der Hintergrund ist in einem silbrigen Grün gehalten und passt wirklich hervorragend zu der roten Blüte, die durch den extremen Farbtupfer gleich ins Auge sticht.
Für mich eine gelungene Gestaltung.
Kurze Inhaltsbeschreibung
[Spoiler für Band I]
Laurel weiß nun, das sie eine Herbstfee ist. Sie ist eine Zeit in Avalon. Dort geht sie zur Schule und muss lernen, was andere Herbstfeen ihres Alters bereits können. Sie lernt Zauber und natürlich alles über ihre Magie. Dies geschieht vor allem zu ihrem Schutz. Denn auch wenn sie glauben das Barnes tot ist, machen die Trolle immer noch Jagd auf Laurel. Sie werden versuchen durch sie nach Avalon zu kommen. Notfalls auch mit fiesen Tricks, denn da sind ja noch Laurels Freunde und Familie.
Schreibstil und Storyverlauf
Die Geschichte beginnt mit dem Teil, der in Avalon spielt. Laurel ist dort, um zu lernen. Als Leser erfährt man in diesem Teil einiges über die magische Welt der Feen, Laurels früheres Leben und das, dass sie zurücklässt, wenn sie sich entscheidet zurück in die Menschenwelt zu gehen. Außerdem steht ihre Freundschaft zu Tamani im Vordergrund, die natürlich nicht nur Freundschaft ist. Ganz sicher von seiner Seite aus, aber auch Laurel ist hin- und hergerissen.
Zurück in der Menschenwelt ist sie mit David glücklich und könnte sich ganz auf die Zukunft mit ihm und ihrer Familie konzentrieren, wenn da nicht die wachsende Bedrohung durch die Trolle wäre, die ihr keinen Frieden gönnen.
Die Spannung steigert sich gerade ab dem Teil, der nach Avalon spielt. Dieser ist eher typisch Jugendbuch. Sehr verspielt, romantisch und girly.
Dennoch haben beide Teile gut zusammengepasst und ergeben im gesamten eine tolle Story. Das Finale war nicht nur spannend, sondern auch auf emotionaler Ebene ziemlich – erwartet – dramatisch.
Die Charaktere und ihre Entwicklung
Laure ist eine wirklich sympathische Figur. Ich konnte durchaus verstehen, wieso sie sich zu Tamani hingezogen fühlt, sich aber doch für David entscheidet. Die beiden repräsentieren sehr gut die beiden Seiten, die sich in Laurel vereinen. Tamani passt zu ihrer Elfenseite und David zu der menschlichen Seite. Da sie diese unbedingt aufrechterhalten möchte, entscheidet sie sich für David.
Was ihre Fähigkeiten angeht, wird Laurel immer selbstbewusster und mir gefällt, wie sie die Welt der Feen und die dort herrschenden Regeln hinterfragt.
Tamani mochte ich im ersten Band so gut wie gar nicht. Diesmal wurde er mir viel sympathischer und ich habe sehr mit ihm mitgefühlt, als Laurel sich für David entscheidet.
David war bereits im ersten Teil eine Figur, die ich sehr gemocht habe. Auch in der Fortsetzung war das so. Ich mag ihn einfach. Er ist ein lieber Kerl, er liebt Laurel aufrichtig, macht sich Sorgen um sie und versucht sie zu beschützen, obwohl er nicht aus der Welt kommt, aus der sie kommt. Obwohl er nur ein Mensch ist, akzeptiert und liebt er Laurel, wie sie ist und unterstützt sie darin, sie selbst zu sein. Das liebe ich an David.
Das störende an diesem unnötigen Liebesdreieck ist tatsächlich die Tatsache, dass ich beide Jungs sehr mag und einer von ihnen verletzt werden wird. Da freue ich mich natürlich so gar nicht drauf.
Fazit
Der zweite Band ist eine gelungene Fortsetzung zu ‚Wings’. Der magische Teil in Avalon lässt einen tiefer in die Geschichte eintauchen. Die Dreiecksgeschichte wird stärker fokussiert, was mir persönlich nicht ganz so gut gefallen hat. Das Ende ist ziemlich spannend gestaltet, so dass man nicht anders kann, als weiterlesen.
- LoulaReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars Great sequel to Wings
Fab follow up book to Wings, the storyline is absolutely great and I must declare I'm Team Tamani.
Love the twists in this book and the way it keeps you trying to figure out where its leading.
Great book and it is a book that I would read again and again.