There was so much potential for intrigue in Avalon, yet all Laurel ever seemed to think about was David or Tam. My one major criticism is that the story revolves too much around the teenage romantic triangle of Laurel and her two potential loves rather than the plotlines related to Avalon, the trolls, or the new hunter character, Klea, who is introduced in the book. The concept that faeries are descended from plants and divided into seasons by both birthright and talent is a plot detail that is well-developed and adds a unique twist to capture the imagination of the reader. The world of Avalon described in Spells is vivid and captivating. It made her strangely uncomfortable to wonder how many of the faeries she passed on the grounds could remember a past she would never recall.”īlooming with fresh ideas and intrigue, the traditional faerie tale takes on new life in Pike’s series. The fact that she couldn’t remember anyone didn’t mean they couldn’t remember her. “Laurel was startled for a moment, then remembered that she had spent seven years in Avalon before going to live with her parents. She attends school and begins to learn the art of potion-mixing that is her responsibility as a Fall Faerie. In this second book, Laurel makes her first visit back to Avalon since coming to live in the human world. Her romantic intrigues continue, torn between her human boyfriend, David, and the faerie who loves her, Tamani. Like the first novel in the series, Wings, this book features the main character Laurel, a young teenage female faerie who was adopted and raised by human parents. “Rich with faerie mythology, this book will leave readers clamoring for the next installment.Spells is the second novel in Aprilynne Pike’s series about faeries. Yet it is her own graceful take on life inside Avalon that adds a shimmering patina sure to enthrall readers.” - Booklist (starred review) “Mixing a little bit of Harry Potter and a lot of Twilight, Pike has hit on a winning combination.

Aprilynne Pike’s talent just continues to bloom and I am almost afraid to see how awesome her next book will be.” - Carrie Jones, New York Times bestselling author of Captivate and Need She is forced to make a choice-a choice that could break her heart. But when she is summoned to Avalon, Laurel can no longer deny her feelings for the charismatic faerie sentry Tamani. 'And if I don't?' Laurel said, her voice barely above a whisper.Īlthough 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. I just have to wait and hope that, someday, you'll ask,' Tamani said.

Spells by Aprilynne Pike