Wicked Lovely - by Melissa Marr (Paperback)

About the Book

"Rule three: never stare at invisible faeries. Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk hidden in the mortal world. Rule two: never speak to invisible faeries. One of them, a beautiful faery boy named Keenan, is trying to talk to her, asking questions Aislinn is afraid to answer. Rule one: don't ever attract their attention. Now it's too late. Keenan is the Summer King and is determined that Aislinn will become the Summer Queen at any cost. Without her, summer itself will perish..." --Page 4 of cover.

Book Synopsis

Fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black won't be able to resist the world of Melissa Marr's #1 New York Times bestselling series, full of faerie intrigue, mortal love, and courtly betrayal, now repackaged in lush new cover art.

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.

• Mortal Girl, Fae King: She just wants to survive high school unnoticed. He's a nine-hundred-year-old king who has decided she's his queen, and he won't take no for an answer.
• High-Stakes Faerie Courts: Caught between the deadly ambitions of the Summer King and the chilling power of the Winter Queen, Aislinn must navigate a world of lethal courtly betrayal where she is the ultimate prize.
• Enemies to Lovers: He stalks her, terrifies her, and tempts her. Aislinn knows she should hate Keenan, but resisting the pull of the fae king might be an impossible fight.
• The Chosen One: Aislinn has spent her life hiding her Sight from the cruel Fae. Now, she's not just seen--she's been chosen, and refusing a king isn't an option.

Review Quotes

"A fully imagined faery world which even non-fantasy (or faerie) lovers will want to delve into." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Enjoyably sultry." - Kirkus Reviews

"A debut that reads like the work of a seasoned pro. I can't wait to see what Marr comes up with next." - Charles deLint

"Riveting and dark. I love this tale!" - Tamora Pierce

"A debut that reads like the work of a seasoned pro." - Charles deLint

"The unusual combination of past legends and modern-day life gives a unique twist to this "fairy" tale." - School Library Journal

"Melissa Marr adds elegantly to the sub-genre of Urban Faery with this enticing, well-researched fantasy for teens. Readers will beg for a sequel." - Annette Curtis Klause

"Melissa Marr adds elegantly to the sub-genre of Urban Faery with this enticing, well-researched fantasy for teens." - Annette Curtis Klause

"A modern-day fairy tale, wherein the girl saves herself. Many fantasy readers will find themselves happily at home here. - Library Journal