Violet Wings by Victoria HanleyPublisher: EgmontUSA
Pub. Date: August 25, 2009
Age Range: 12 and up
288pp
Hanley transported me on a fantastical journey in the world of Feyland where I glimpsed an enchanting tale of friendship, discovery and betrayal.
In the world of Feyland, Zaria has become one of the most powerful fairies in Feyland’s history and you know what they say “With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility.” Zaria discovers a diabolical plot spinning its web over Feyland. Her life has become infested with wicked deeds and her will is about to be tested. Can she survive the tyrannical labyrinth that’s trying to influence her? Zaria enlists her closest allies to help uncover the conspiracy that has be leeching off of Feyland and the mysteries surrounding her family’s disappearance.
Instead of world building background descriptions, Hanley cleverly introduces a world full of magical creatures with fascinating entries by Feyland’s Historian to intertwine perfectly with the magical background of this novel. I love everything about Hanley’s world of Tirfeyne especially the descriptions of differences between each magical creature and their perceptions of other species’ magical capabilities. I also enjoyed reading about the inner workings of the Council and how Feyland’s magical hierarchy was determined. The magical spells were even great!
I could go on and on about how much I enjoyed reading this book, but then I would be spoiling it for everyone else, so I’m going to leave you with – Hanley crafted a wonderful tale of unforgettable characters in a world where fairies, genies, gnomes, humans and magic collide to transport readers on a magical journey where you’re compelled to turn the pages only to realize that once the story ends you were left Feyland-Struck.
With the way Violet Wings ended, I can’t wait to devour the pages in the sequel!
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars
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new faery book.
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Ah. Maze. Ing! That's all that can be send for this mystical, page turning novel for kids 10+. When I first began the book I was sceptical, but a couple of pages in and I was entranced by the beauty of the story and word choice. The characters are believable, with bad characteristics as well as the good, making it seem you can really connect with them, especially with Zaria, of whom the story is based around. This is such a delicate and creative story, never in my life have I read anything so beautiful. I cannot wait for the second book, Indigo Bottle (renamed Indigo Magic), which is out April 2012! Definitely worth a read.
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