The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
sophilozophy's review against another edition
2.0
I liked it. There is a whole part to the story that takes place before this book and is only mentioned in passing. I'm looking forward to finding out how the story evolves. I can only see things getting more complicated for everybody, which will make everything that more interesting.
wrenlee's review against another edition
4.0
I admit. This book wasn't too bad. I disliked how it just...ended like that, but I'm happy it's part of a series. One very long one.
I hate how there is a love triangle. I mean, take TAM. Who cares about David? Why do you care? He's nice. Big deal. You have HISTORY with Tamani. I mean, he was all kind to you. And he's one of your kind. He can teach you more about you! (As a faerie not a person.) Gah.
The action was weak. I would prefer more. This book is more about Laurel discovering who she is. But. I hate her name. Laurel. Why not Bluebell? Or Buttercup? (Sarcasm, my friends.) She annoys me a bit. Alright. We get it. You are a little weak. BUT. Why couldn't she use her magic? She's a Fall faerie. She should have helped her father. And she didn't.
I do love how the myths got all mixed up.
And Chelsea! She's such an odd character. A bit of a stalker with the whole David thing. -shrugs- I do think she deserves more apperances. She's a pretty cool character. Weird but cool!
And the coooovveerrrr. Beautiful. Honestly. I'm not joking. Beautiful.
I hate how there is a love triangle. I mean, take TAM. Who cares about David? Why do you care? He's nice. Big deal. You have HISTORY with Tamani. I mean, he was all kind to you. And he's one of your kind. He can teach you more about you! (As a faerie not a person.) Gah.
The action was weak. I would prefer more. This book is more about Laurel discovering who she is. But. I hate her name. Laurel. Why not Bluebell? Or Buttercup? (Sarcasm, my friends.) She annoys me a bit. Alright. We get it. You are a little weak. BUT. Why couldn't she use her magic? She's a Fall faerie. She should have helped her father. And she didn't.
I do love how the myths got all mixed up.
And Chelsea! She's such an odd character. A bit of a stalker with the whole David thing. -shrugs- I do think she deserves more apperances. She's a pretty cool character. Weird but cool!
And the coooovveerrrr. Beautiful. Honestly. I'm not joking. Beautiful.
jacquelinec's review against another edition
3.0
A pretty simple (and not very deep) paranormal romance for teens. I can see this easily appealing to a younger teen crowd. While Laurel's feelings for David made sense given the evolution of their relationship, her supposedly deep connection with Tamani seemed a tad forced. I'll check out the sequel, Spells (due out May 1, 2010), but I'm not waiting on the edge of my seat for it.
debi_g's review against another edition
2.0
Wings, by Aprilynn Pike, was a freebie, or I'd never have read it. The plot seemed amateurish, but I never thought about quitting the book. I just learned that Miley Cyrus will play Laurel (an ordinary home-schooled teen who discovers she's a fairy with the help of a hunky biology tutor) in the movie. This book seems to be piggybacking off the success of all paranormal-normal kid stories these days.
tartbarbie's review against another edition
4.0
Laurel has always been different but it wasn’t till she had to start public school did she realize just how different she is. Granted she eats only fruits and veggies is only the beginning to unlock the mystery of who Laurel really is. When she notices a bump on her back she instantly thinks she’s growing a tumor but when she wakes up one morning sprouting a giant flower she needs to figure out what is really going on. Deciding that she trust David the most she hides the flower under clothes and sets out to let him study a part of the petal she cut off, and even shows him the flower growing out of her back. Together they team up to figure out just what is happening to her.
Laurel returns home to her old house on the property that her parents are trying to sell and has an encounter with a green haired guy name Tamani who explains that she’s a fairy. Suddenly it all makes sense why she eats what she does and why she has a flower growing out of her back. With the news of her parents selling the land the truth about why she’s with her parents comes to light. When her father becomes sick Laurel needs to get to the bottom of what’s going on and figure out who is threating her family. Will Laurel be able to save her father and the land from the threats she knows nothing about?
I liked Laurel she’s just a sweetheart who may be a little different from other teenagers but tries her best. I like that she has David who can support her while she is coming to terms with being a fairy. He’s a good guy with a good heart who’s exactly what Laurel needs. I wasn’t sure about Tamani at first but now I’m kind of conflicted each guy has Laurels best interest at heart but I feel a possible love triangle which makes me a little sad.
I’ve had Wings on my kindle for a while with every intention of reading it but I never got around to it yet. However it worked perfectly for my reading challenge so I decided to give it a shot. It’s been a while since I’ve read a fairy book but right from the start this one isn’t like your typical fairy book it’s very unique with a whole new concept. Wings is a fast paced novel filled with mystery, intrigue, action and just a hint of romance a perfect mix. I enjoyed the characters it was easy to connect with Laurel she reminds me of the girl next door. I really found the whole story well written it’s a light hearted story so it was easy for me to finish in just one day I struggled to put it down, had to know what would happen to Laurel next. This isn’t my first book by the author but I just love her writing style it’s so beautifully written it flows from start to finish. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series this may be my favorite take on fairies yet.
Laurel returns home to her old house on the property that her parents are trying to sell and has an encounter with a green haired guy name Tamani who explains that she’s a fairy. Suddenly it all makes sense why she eats what she does and why she has a flower growing out of her back. With the news of her parents selling the land the truth about why she’s with her parents comes to light. When her father becomes sick Laurel needs to get to the bottom of what’s going on and figure out who is threating her family. Will Laurel be able to save her father and the land from the threats she knows nothing about?
I liked Laurel she’s just a sweetheart who may be a little different from other teenagers but tries her best. I like that she has David who can support her while she is coming to terms with being a fairy. He’s a good guy with a good heart who’s exactly what Laurel needs. I wasn’t sure about Tamani at first but now I’m kind of conflicted each guy has Laurels best interest at heart but I feel a possible love triangle which makes me a little sad.
I’ve had Wings on my kindle for a while with every intention of reading it but I never got around to it yet. However it worked perfectly for my reading challenge so I decided to give it a shot. It’s been a while since I’ve read a fairy book but right from the start this one isn’t like your typical fairy book it’s very unique with a whole new concept. Wings is a fast paced novel filled with mystery, intrigue, action and just a hint of romance a perfect mix. I enjoyed the characters it was easy to connect with Laurel she reminds me of the girl next door. I really found the whole story well written it’s a light hearted story so it was easy for me to finish in just one day I struggled to put it down, had to know what would happen to Laurel next. This isn’t my first book by the author but I just love her writing style it’s so beautifully written it flows from start to finish. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series this may be my favorite take on fairies yet.
sarahp85's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 more like!
I enjoyed this. Was a cute read and I definately am going to read the rest of this series. Reminded me a bit of the Splintered series in a way!
I enjoyed this. Was a cute read and I definately am going to read the rest of this series. Reminded me a bit of the Splintered series in a way!