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Seventeen-year-old Leslie wants a tattoo as a way of reclaiming control of herself and her body, but the eerie image she selects pulls her into the dangerous Dark Court of the faeries, where she draws on inner strength to make a horrible choice.Tags
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Unbeknownst to mortals, a power struggle is unfolding in a world of shadows and danger. After centuries of stability, the balance among the Faery Courts has altered, and Irial, ruler of the Dark Court, is battling to hold his rebellious and newly vulnerable fey together. If he fails, bloodshed and brutality will follow.
Seventeen-year-old Leslie knows nothing of faeries or their intrigues. When she is attracted to an eerily beautiful tattoo of eyes and wings, all she knows is that she has to have it, convinced it is a tangible symbol of changes she desperately craves for her own life.
The tattoo does bring changes—not the kind Leslie has dreamed of, but sinister, compelling changes that are more than symbolic. Those changes will bind show more Leslie and Irial together, drawing Leslie deeper and deeper into the faery world, unable to resist its allures, and helpless to withstand its perils. . . .
Alright. So we all know that Melissa Marr was incredibly awesome and that she held that contest where I won this book. I am still in a state of euphoria over that one.
To start, my one qualm about this gorgeous cover is that there's only one wing. It's probably supposed to be that way, for symbolic reasons, but ever since I noticed it, I can't stop noticing it! LoL.
Still, the cover is amazingly gorgeous and I like the little details, like how the little vines at the bottom are actually ink quills.
As for the story, I liked this book even better than Wicked Lovely!
I enjoyed how this book stood as a sequel--giving hints into Ash's new life without focusing on her. I enjoyed seeing some of the tension that Seth endures everyday, and learning more about how Aislinn must balance the faerie world with the human one. It was like stepping outside the box, and I enjoyed it because then I could actually look in Ash's eyes, instead of through them, and see the fire there.
Although I didn't like her name (I know, I know, picky me), I did enjoy Leslie as a character. She was wonderfully conflicted, and the way she changed kept the story interesting. I'm not just referring to her transformations as a result of the tattoo. Watching her mature was great; in some stories, it's very predictable and sappy. Here, however, it was done with just the right amount of spice and sugar to make it enjoyable to read about.
I was also thrilled with the night and day balance that this book maintains. While the other faerie courts are reveling in the peace brought on by the defeat of Beira, the Dark Court is starving and struggling. They need violence and the darker emotions and actions to survive.
I also entered into a love-hate relationship with Irial. He was deliciously dark.
Niall, on the other hand, I respected but wasn't in love with. I think the constant mentions of his age threw me off; I felt like Leslie was flirting with her uncle, LoL.
He was also too tortured for my personal tastes. Sure, Irial had problems, but they weighed on different aspects of his life than Niall's did.
So, a good character, but not my cup of tea.
Without spoiling anything, I was disappointed with the ending.
I don't mean the writing style, approach, or anything like that. I am referring to the actual occurrences, which saddened me for selfish reasons.
Still, I felt that said occurrences were completely appropriate for the book, and I was glad, for the story's sake, that it ended so. Honestly, even if it would have satisfied me, it wouldn't have been right any other way.
Speaking of writing style, I have to mention that Marr's is just hypnotizing. I've been sucked into a book, sure, but never quite like I am with her series. When I do manage to pull my head up, it's not without a certain dizziness--like I'm in a daze.
It's odd, but in an enjoyable way.
So again, a deeply-engrossing, thought-provoking, mesmerizing, wonderful novel from Marr.
This review is also a post on my blog. show less
Seventeen-year-old Leslie knows nothing of faeries or their intrigues. When she is attracted to an eerily beautiful tattoo of eyes and wings, all she knows is that she has to have it, convinced it is a tangible symbol of changes she desperately craves for her own life.
The tattoo does bring changes—not the kind Leslie has dreamed of, but sinister, compelling changes that are more than symbolic. Those changes will bind show more Leslie and Irial together, drawing Leslie deeper and deeper into the faery world, unable to resist its allures, and helpless to withstand its perils. . . .
Alright. So we all know that Melissa Marr was incredibly awesome and that she held that contest where I won this book. I am still in a state of euphoria over that one.
To start, my one qualm about this gorgeous cover is that there's only one wing. It's probably supposed to be that way, for symbolic reasons, but ever since I noticed it, I can't stop noticing it! LoL.
Still, the cover is amazingly gorgeous and I like the little details, like how the little vines at the bottom are actually ink quills.
As for the story, I liked this book even better than Wicked Lovely!
I enjoyed how this book stood as a sequel--giving hints into Ash's new life without focusing on her. I enjoyed seeing some of the tension that Seth endures everyday, and learning more about how Aislinn must balance the faerie world with the human one. It was like stepping outside the box, and I enjoyed it because then I could actually look in Ash's eyes, instead of through them, and see the fire there.
Although I didn't like her name (I know, I know, picky me), I did enjoy Leslie as a character. She was wonderfully conflicted, and the way she changed kept the story interesting. I'm not just referring to her transformations as a result of the tattoo. Watching her mature was great; in some stories, it's very predictable and sappy. Here, however, it was done with just the right amount of spice and sugar to make it enjoyable to read about.
I was also thrilled with the night and day balance that this book maintains. While the other faerie courts are reveling in the peace brought on by the defeat of Beira, the Dark Court is starving and struggling. They need violence and the darker emotions and actions to survive.
I also entered into a love-hate relationship with Irial. He was deliciously dark.
Niall, on the other hand, I respected but wasn't in love with. I think the constant mentions of his age threw me off; I felt like Leslie was flirting with her uncle, LoL.
He was also too tortured for my personal tastes. Sure, Irial had problems, but they weighed on different aspects of his life than Niall's did.
So, a good character, but not my cup of tea.
Without spoiling anything, I was disappointed with the ending.
I don't mean the writing style, approach, or anything like that. I am referring to the actual occurrences, which saddened me for selfish reasons.
Still, I felt that said occurrences were completely appropriate for the book, and I was glad, for the story's sake, that it ended so. Honestly, even if it would have satisfied me, it wouldn't have been right any other way.
Speaking of writing style, I have to mention that Marr's is just hypnotizing. I've been sucked into a book, sure, but never quite like I am with her series. When I do manage to pull my head up, it's not without a certain dizziness--like I'm in a daze.
It's odd, but in an enjoyable way.
So again, a deeply-engrossing, thought-provoking, mesmerizing, wonderful novel from Marr.
This review is also a post on my blog. show less
I think more than anything about this book, I liked the fact that it was a sequel that brought in other characters with their own stories, but still progressed the story of the characters from the first book. I’m sure there were people who wanted more about Aislinn and Keenan, etc., but this setup worked for me.
I can’t say that I necessarily liked Leslie. I get that she has a hard life and has experienced some horrible things, but she seemed immature and petty to me, especially in her interactions with Aislinn. Then again, Aislinn herself is annoying to me in this book. While I understand her motivations for wanting to keep Leslie apart from the faery world, I couldn’t accept that she would ignore her friend’s pain just to keep show more her own secrets. Especially when she knows that Irial keeps coming around her. But even though I didn’t exactly like Leslie, I did like her story, and I felt that the progression of her character was well-written.
Lascivious is the best word I can think of to describe Irial. His court and everything about him is about dark emotions, and that definitely comes across on the page. Where his character goes in the story was shocking to me in that I never expected it. Sometimes this works for the story, and sometimes it seems like an obvious plot device to create drama or just for shock value; in this story the changes work.
I have to give credit to Melissa Marr for writing a story with characters that I really didn’t like and wasn’t really invested in emotionally, yet couldn’t put down because the story was so good. (I’d like to point out that I don’t think the characters weren’t well-written, because they were; I just didn’t find them to be likeable.) The bright spot of the book for me was Niall, who was formerly a friend of Irial and the Dark Court and then became a closely trusted advisor of Keenan and the Summer Court. His struggle to keep Aislinn’s secret from Leslie as he falls for her and wants to protect her from the darkness of Irial’s court is the most interesting plot thread of this story. show less
I can’t say that I necessarily liked Leslie. I get that she has a hard life and has experienced some horrible things, but she seemed immature and petty to me, especially in her interactions with Aislinn. Then again, Aislinn herself is annoying to me in this book. While I understand her motivations for wanting to keep Leslie apart from the faery world, I couldn’t accept that she would ignore her friend’s pain just to keep show more her own secrets. Especially when she knows that Irial keeps coming around her. But even though I didn’t exactly like Leslie, I did like her story, and I felt that the progression of her character was well-written.
Lascivious is the best word I can think of to describe Irial. His court and everything about him is about dark emotions, and that definitely comes across on the page. Where his character goes in the story was shocking to me in that I never expected it. Sometimes this works for the story, and sometimes it seems like an obvious plot device to create drama or just for shock value; in this story the changes work.
I have to give credit to Melissa Marr for writing a story with characters that I really didn’t like and wasn’t really invested in emotionally, yet couldn’t put down because the story was so good. (I’d like to point out that I don’t think the characters weren’t well-written, because they were; I just didn’t find them to be likeable.) The bright spot of the book for me was Niall, who was formerly a friend of Irial and the Dark Court and then became a closely trusted advisor of Keenan and the Summer Court. His struggle to keep Aislinn’s secret from Leslie as he falls for her and wants to protect her from the darkness of Irial’s court is the most interesting plot thread of this story. show less
Melissa Marr creates yet another fascinating story of the faery world and its courts. Just as in Wicked Lovely, she weaves a world worth visiting, a world that inexplicably draws you in.
I am finding the faery world created by Marr extremely intriguing. Both Wicked Lovely and Ink Exchange are books that can be read alone, without the necessity of reading the previous book (though it is helpful—and enjoyable). Marr walks the fine line between young adult and adult surprisingly well; she merely suggests at the sexuality and depravity of the Dark Court, leaving the exact details to the reader’s imagination. This is something about her books I really love; she doesn’t go too far while still not holding anything back.
There were times show more I felt a bit disjointed as I read the book, feeling as if I was floating along catching occasional glances of the story within. Then I realized, this was Marr’s way of allowing the reader to feel some of what Leslie was feeling. Amazing writing!
Again, I highly recommend this book, just as I did Wicked Lovely. YA fans will want to get lost in Marr’s faery world! show less
I am finding the faery world created by Marr extremely intriguing. Both Wicked Lovely and Ink Exchange are books that can be read alone, without the necessity of reading the previous book (though it is helpful—and enjoyable). Marr walks the fine line between young adult and adult surprisingly well; she merely suggests at the sexuality and depravity of the Dark Court, leaving the exact details to the reader’s imagination. This is something about her books I really love; she doesn’t go too far while still not holding anything back.
There were times show more I felt a bit disjointed as I read the book, feeling as if I was floating along catching occasional glances of the story within. Then I realized, this was Marr’s way of allowing the reader to feel some of what Leslie was feeling. Amazing writing!
Again, I highly recommend this book, just as I did Wicked Lovely. YA fans will want to get lost in Marr’s faery world! show less
Once again, you don't read this series for its spectacular writing or even its ability to neatly start and finish a story - its purely for the theme and perhaps the characters. In this case, for me, it was for the lovely Niall and Irial, two men whom I would personally love to spend some more time with.
The main character, Leslie, wasn't the strong lead I was hoping for, and her fixation on a tattoo 'changing her life' didn't really feel plausible for me.
The flow of Ink Exchange was really erratic and seemed to jump all over the place at the expense of the characters beginning to sound 'inauthentic' - the dialogue became merely a means to quickly steer the story to a particular scene or direction that inevitably, didn't really lead show more anywhere. It was practically over before it began, leaving me unsatisfied with the 'ending', if you can call it that.
I also felt the love connections in this book were more one sided, whereas the relationship between Aislinn (who, to me, sounded far less mature and queen-like in this story than she did in her own novel and wasn't a very likeable character in this either) and Seth felt genuine and un-forced. Personally, I felt Niall and Irial deserved more of a woman to fall in love with.
In all honesty, the only reason I liked this book was because of the theme (faeries, a touch of passionate violence and slightly-forbidden love) and because of Niall (my leading man) and Irial, whom I may or may not have slightly fallen in love with (they remind me quite of bit of the Salvatore brothers from the Vampire Diaries I read back when I was a tween)...
There is so much potential for stories told with these characters and their histories, but this particular one missed the mark. Three days later, I may have forgotten the plot line, but I haven't forgotten the 'faery world' or the characters in it - apart from Leslie who made no impact on me at all. show less
The main character, Leslie, wasn't the strong lead I was hoping for, and her fixation on a tattoo 'changing her life' didn't really feel plausible for me.
The flow of Ink Exchange was really erratic and seemed to jump all over the place at the expense of the characters beginning to sound 'inauthentic' - the dialogue became merely a means to quickly steer the story to a particular scene or direction that inevitably, didn't really lead show more anywhere. It was practically over before it began, leaving me unsatisfied with the 'ending', if you can call it that.
I also felt the love connections in this book were more one sided, whereas the relationship between Aislinn (who, to me, sounded far less mature and queen-like in this story than she did in her own novel and wasn't a very likeable character in this either) and Seth felt genuine and un-forced. Personally, I felt Niall and Irial deserved more of a woman to fall in love with.
In all honesty, the only reason I liked this book was because of the theme (faeries, a touch of passionate violence and slightly-forbidden love) and because of Niall (my leading man) and Irial, whom I may or may not have slightly fallen in love with (they remind me quite of bit of the Salvatore brothers from the Vampire Diaries I read back when I was a tween)...
There is so much potential for stories told with these characters and their histories, but this particular one missed the mark. Three days later, I may have forgotten the plot line, but I haven't forgotten the 'faery world' or the characters in it - apart from Leslie who made no impact on me at all. show less
Leslie chooses the tattoo that she believes will empower her to survive and escape her abusive family. However, she doesn't know that the tattoo is part of an ink exchange binding her to the Irial, king of the Dark Court of Faery. The Dark Faeries live on human emotion, and through Leslie they hope to achieve a conduit to feed on humanity. Leslie doesn't know that her best friend, Aislynn, is the Queen of the Summer Court, nor that her companion Keenan is the King. All she knows is that as more ink meets her skin, the more powerful--and terrified--she feels.
I read the first book in the series, Wicked Lovely, a year ago, so I had to reacquaint myself with the characters as I started reading. I didn't like this book very much. Mind you, show more Marr is a fantastic writer--but the subject here was far too dark and disturbing for my liking. First of all, like the first book, it deals with yet another love triangle. That gets old. Also, the entire middle of the book hinges on the fact that everyone is keeping secrets--Aislynn, holding back about the faeries, and Leslie not showing anyone her tattoo in progress. Instead of being suspenseful, it became kind of silly. But that's not the biggest gripe. At heart, it's a story of addiction and how it can destroy a person's life, and if you've ever known someone who has gone through that this may be a painful read. I don't think I'll be continuing with the series. show less
I read the first book in the series, Wicked Lovely, a year ago, so I had to reacquaint myself with the characters as I started reading. I didn't like this book very much. Mind you, show more Marr is a fantastic writer--but the subject here was far too dark and disturbing for my liking. First of all, like the first book, it deals with yet another love triangle. That gets old. Also, the entire middle of the book hinges on the fact that everyone is keeping secrets--Aislynn, holding back about the faeries, and Leslie not showing anyone her tattoo in progress. Instead of being suspenseful, it became kind of silly. But that's not the biggest gripe. At heart, it's a story of addiction and how it can destroy a person's life, and if you've ever known someone who has gone through that this may be a painful read. I don't think I'll be continuing with the series. show less
The second book in the Wicked Lovely series is decidely darker than the first book, especially as it focuses on the Dark Court. A major plot point is Leslie's struggles to deal with how her brother and father have fallen off the "deep end" and the rape that her brother allowed to happen to her. She believes a tattoo will allow her to reclaim her body as her own and stop being afraid, but the tattoo she chooses has unimaginable consequences as she becomes entangled into the drama of the faery courts that her best friend Aislinn belongs to.
I like the change in main characters, as we get to see this world through other characters' eyes as well as learn about different aspects that Keenan or Aislinn may not be familiar with. I had a show more difficult time finding a character to really love, as all three of the main characters, Leslie, Irial, and Niall, all seemed to have major faults that I had a hard time getting around. The theme for this book seemed to be the darker side of humanity and how deeply entrenched people can get into the "gray" area of life, while still believing that they are not doing anything wrong. Irial wants to only use Leslie, just as he has for every other mortal, but then he falls for her. Leslie wants to be her own person and hates her brother for his druggie lifestyle, but then becomes an addict just like Ren. Niall has shunned the Dark Court for all it stands for, even denying his own nature, but then wants Leslie so bad that he unknowingly uses what he is and what the Dark Court is about to try and lure her to him. In a word, they all behave like hypocrites, but Marr is such a good writer, that I find myself feeling sorry for all of them at some point. While in many fantasy genre works, the female lead often has to choose between two guys, Marr takes a completely unpredictable approach, and I think that I like this ending the best of all possibilities. Plus, since this is only the second book in a series, there is potential for Leslie to change her mind in the long run as she becomes more comfortable in her own skin.
The way that Marr approaches the horrific trauma that Leslie endured prior to this book's beginning is handled very delicately, as it should be. It is never really described in detail what exactly happens to her, and it is mostly left up to the reader's imagination, which I think is a smart move in that girls who have been in a situation similar to Leslie's can relate to her and feel like they have a voice in her words and thoughts. This alone is what makes this book both poignant and powerful. The fact that both males vying for her affection try to rescue her from this trauma in his own way is what redeems both of them for me.
Politics run heavy in this series, and while I am not really a fan of politics in real life, fantasy books often make it much more interesting, Marr's writing being no exception. The dynamics between the faery courts are quite intriguing and I think they seem to balance one another out well, even though at first glance it might seem like some should be kept over others. I find myself constantly wondering about the High Court and its Queen, Sorcha, which I can look forward to in the third installment in the series, Fragile Eternity (Wicked Lovely). show less
I like the change in main characters, as we get to see this world through other characters' eyes as well as learn about different aspects that Keenan or Aislinn may not be familiar with. I had a show more difficult time finding a character to really love, as all three of the main characters, Leslie, Irial, and Niall, all seemed to have major faults that I had a hard time getting around. The theme for this book seemed to be the darker side of humanity and how deeply entrenched people can get into the "gray" area of life, while still believing that they are not doing anything wrong. Irial wants to only use Leslie, just as he has for every other mortal, but then he falls for her. Leslie wants to be her own person and hates her brother for his druggie lifestyle, but then becomes an addict just like Ren. Niall has shunned the Dark Court for all it stands for, even denying his own nature, but then wants Leslie so bad that he unknowingly uses what he is and what the Dark Court is about to try and lure her to him. In a word, they all behave like hypocrites, but Marr is such a good writer, that I find myself feeling sorry for all of them at some point. While in many fantasy genre works, the female lead often has to choose between two guys, Marr takes a completely unpredictable approach, and I think that I like this ending the best of all possibilities. Plus, since this is only the second book in a series, there is potential for Leslie to change her mind in the long run as she becomes more comfortable in her own skin.
The way that Marr approaches the horrific trauma that Leslie endured prior to this book's beginning is handled very delicately, as it should be. It is never really described in detail what exactly happens to her, and it is mostly left up to the reader's imagination, which I think is a smart move in that girls who have been in a situation similar to Leslie's can relate to her and feel like they have a voice in her words and thoughts. This alone is what makes this book both poignant and powerful. The fact that both males vying for her affection try to rescue her from this trauma in his own way is what redeems both of them for me.
Politics run heavy in this series, and while I am not really a fan of politics in real life, fantasy books often make it much more interesting, Marr's writing being no exception. The dynamics between the faery courts are quite intriguing and I think they seem to balance one another out well, even though at first glance it might seem like some should be kept over others. I find myself constantly wondering about the High Court and its Queen, Sorcha, which I can look forward to in the third installment in the series, Fragile Eternity (Wicked Lovely). show less
This book was so engaging to me. I was yelling, laughing, frustrated, and engrossed in this book. It seemed like I was telling my sister my thoughts every 5 pages, and we discussed what the characters were doing, their motivations, and our desires and frustration as the story moved forward. The story left me wanting more in the best way.
Pros:
-Tie to book 1. I love that this book starts with a scene from book 1, told from Irial and Leslie's POV. It really helps to make this story feel connected to book 1, even though the main characters are different in each story.
-"Love triangle" done in unique way. Like [b:Wicked Lovely|305234|Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely, #1)|Melissa show more Marr|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327814035s/305234.jpg|296240], Ink Exchange had a love triangle done in a compelling and unique way. The shared history between Irial and Niall creates a compelling dynamic between the two of them. Even with a rough history, they still care for each other and don't want to betray the other. Despite both wanting to be with Leslie, she chooses her own happiness and removes herself from the triangle.
-Leslie puts herself first. From choosing to get the tattoo to reclaim her body, to choosing to remove herself from the fey world and be with neither Irial or Niall Leslie is all about self-empowerment and creating her own happiness. Even if she isn't sure of the best ways to engage in it.
-Complex faeries. I think it is cool to see the parallels between the faeries we're told are bad (Irial, Gabriel) and who we're told are good (Keenan, Niall). They all have their own motivations that inform their actions and actively work towards their own self-interest. There really isn't good court vs bad court. They are all selfish and manipulative and deceitful, but have real moments showing compassion or care for others.
Cons:
-Ash being vague about the threat Leslie was facing. I understand she didn't want to take away Leslie's choice about knowing the fey world existed, but her inaction - when she knew Irial was showing interest in Leslie - was also making a choice for her. In trying to protect Leslie from the fey world, she couldn't protect her from the fey world. It was a complex situation and Ash handled it okay, but it could have been better.
-Keenan continues to be manipulative, impulsive, and selfish while thinking he's superior to other's who do the exact same thing. I'm not upset that Keenan is volatile or rash or paranoid about becoming weakened again. Those are all characteristics that follow what we know about his character and Summer court fey in general. What is annoying is that it seems that he and others around him, see him as a better person than someone like Irial who shares those qualities. Don't get me wrong, both are bad people, but it seem that Keenan is given somewhat of a pass.
-After Leslie's tattoo was completed, some parts of the story were hard to follow. I know that Leslie was in a haze, unsure of what was really going on, but It was a little too unclear in some points.
Ink Exchange was a really fun reading experience for me that carried me through many emotional stages and kept me turning the page. The story's resolution is satisfying and leaves you wanting more of this world. show less
Pros:
-Tie to book 1. I love that this book starts with a scene from book 1, told from Irial and Leslie's POV. It really helps to make this story feel connected to book 1, even though the main characters are different in each story.
-"Love triangle" done in unique way. Like [b:Wicked Lovely|305234|Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely, #1)|Melissa show more Marr|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327814035s/305234.jpg|296240], Ink Exchange had a love triangle done in a compelling and unique way.
-Leslie puts herself first. From choosing to get the tattoo to reclaim her body, to choosing to
-Complex faeries. I think it is cool to see the parallels between the faeries we're told are bad (Irial, Gabriel) and who we're told are good (Keenan, Niall). They all have their own motivations that inform their actions and actively work towards their own self-interest. There really isn't good court vs bad court. They are all selfish and manipulative and deceitful, but have real moments showing compassion or care for others.
Cons:
-Ash being vague about the threat Leslie was facing. I understand she didn't want to take away Leslie's choice about knowing the fey world existed, but her inaction - when she knew Irial was showing interest in Leslie - was also making a choice for her. In trying to protect Leslie from the fey world, she couldn't protect her from the fey world. It was a complex situation and Ash handled it okay, but it could have been better.
-Keenan continues to be manipulative, impulsive, and selfish while thinking he's superior to other's who do the exact same thing. I'm not upset that Keenan is volatile or rash or paranoid about becoming weakened again. Those are all characteristics that follow what we know about his character and Summer court fey in general. What is annoying is that it seems that he and others around him, see him as a better person than someone like Irial who shares those qualities. Don't get me wrong, both are bad people, but it seem that Keenan is given somewhat of a pass.
-After Leslie's tattoo was completed, some parts of the story were hard to follow. I know that Leslie was in a haze, unsure of what was really going on, but It was a little too unclear in some points.
Ink Exchange was a really fun reading experience for me that carried me through many emotional stages and kept me turning the page. The story's resolution is satisfying and leaves you wanting more of this world. show less
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- Leslie; Irial (King of the Dark Court); Niall; Keenan (Summer King); Aislinn Foy (Summer Queen); Seth (show all 23); Rabbit; Ani; Gabriel; Tish; Chela; Sorcha; Bananach; Donia (Winter Queen); Jenny Greenteeth; Guin; Ren; Gancanagh; Carla; Rianne; Scrimshaw Sisters; Dorcha; Cesire
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- For Loch, Dylan, and Asia, who believed in me even when I didn't, and the memories of John Marr Sr. and Marjorie Marr, whose presences linger and give me strength when I would falter
To all the people who've been in the abyss and found (or are finding) a way to reach solid ground-- you're proof that the seemingly impossible can happen.
And to A.S., who shared his shadows with me-- I hope you found what you needed. - First words
- Prologue FALL: Irial watched the girl stroll up the street: she was a bundle of terror and fury.
Chapter 1 EARLY THE FOLLOWING YEAR: Leslie slipped into her school uniform and got ready as quickly as she could. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)It was the only way he knew to protect the court, the faery, and the only mortal who'd ever mattered to him.
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