Title: Destined
Author: Aprilynne Pike
Publisher: Harper
Publication Date: May 1, 2012
Source: Library
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Summary: Tamani looked at her gravely, and reached up to tuck her hair behind her ear.
He hesitated for an instant, then his hands found the sides of her face, pulling her to him. He didn't kiss her, just held her face close to his, their foreheads resting together, their noses almost touching.
She hated how much it felt like good-bye.
Laurel now knows the truth: Yuki is a rare Winter faerie, the most powerful—and deadly—of all, and Klea plans to use her to help conquer and destroy Avalon. But Klea's reach extends far beyond one wild Winter faerie. With Tamani, David, and Chelsea by her side, Laurel prepares to face what may be Avalon's final days, in the stunning conclusion to the Wings series.
Review: Destined is a wonderful conclusion to the Wings series but it wasn't as engrossing or exciting as I expected it to be.
I just don't like the characters in this series. Laurel
infuriates me with her lack of skills. Sure, she's an amazing Fall faerie but
she couldn't defend herself to save her soul. The love interests are a bit
better in this installment because they actually contribute to helping the
plotline move. (Sorry, about my little rant there!)
Destined is just
one huge battle that takes place maybe in one or two days. Those two days are
filled with interesting developments and fighting which definitely redeemed the
book.
The thing I liked most about Destined was the sense of conclusion that it gave me. It was truly
a lovely ending that had me feeling a bit sad for the characters because not
all the characters got their happy ending.
I'm sad to see this series go but I definitely looking forward to seeing what
Pike comes up with next.
Rating: 3.5 stars
3 comments:
Okay, that's frustrating--I like when a character can take care of herself. Sure, they can start out with little to no skills but you'd think, after 3 (?) books, they'd learn SOME skills. But I do like a nice wrap-up to a series.
I haven't even read Illusions yet... oops! Was that one better than this one?
Destined is the thrilling, action-packed, nail-biting and bittersweet conclusion to Aprilynne Pike's Wings series. This gripping and tension-filled story will keep readers on edge as they follow Laurel on one final adventure through Avalon that will put her and her friends in more danger than they've ever been in before.
With a whirlwind pace, deadly threats at every turn, an intense battle whose outcome will determine Avalon's fate and a choice that will break someone's heart, this story will captivate, tease, torment, surprise and delight. And with each twist, the suspense will continue to build, all leading up to the stunning and dramatic series conclusion.
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