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Synopsis
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.
Is Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely Series, Book 1) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Teens will encounter fae stalking behavior, manipulation, and power imbalance dynamics as the immortal Summer King pursues the heroine against her will. Some romantic tension and kissing, mild violence involving faerie cruelty.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, stalking, and power imbalance (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the modern girl discovering she's destined to be a faerie queen while navigating dangerous fae politics and choosing between mortal love and immortal duty.