By Aprilynne Pike
Published by HarperTeen to be Released on May 4th, 2010
Source: from Aprilynne and HarperTeen
5 stars
Six months have passed since Laurel saved the gateway to the faerie realm of Avalon. Now she must spend her summer there, honing her skills as a Fall faerie. But her human family and friends are still in mortal danger--and the gateway to Avalon is more compromised than ever.
When it comes time to protect those she loves, will she depend on David, her human boyfriend, for help? Or will she turn to Tamani, the electrifying faerie with whom her connection is undeniable? (taken from goodreads)
I adore this cover. I think it's beautiful and so perfect for Spells. Aprilynne did such a great job with this sequel to Wings. Second books in series are always the hardest for me to read, as the character always has a hard choice to make and my heart just breaks for them as they continue on their difficult journey. Often times the choices aren't a right or wrong, but a choice of which is right at the time. This is the case for Laurel in Spells. *SPOILER FREE REVIEW*
Wings left us gripped in a love triangle with David and Tamani. Both are such beloved character that I couldn't pick a side. With the conclusion of Spells, I still feel both characters are amazing, but my heart has been won over by one of them.
Life in Avalon isn't easy for Laurel. While everyone there remembers her, she remembers nothing. Not only does she remember nothing, but she has to learn proper Faerie rules. It's a huge adjustment for her, as the human and faerie world is run very differently. Tamani and David both wonder what choices Laurel will make as she starts her training in Avalon. Laurel brings to Tamani hope of what they once had and to David, Laurel brings love and friendship. Laurel's not only torn between Tamani, with whom she doesn't remember her former life, and David whom she's with now, but she's torn between two worlds. She must face the hardest choice of all. Stay in the human world with David, or go back to the faerie world with Tamani. Her choice will come at a price to both sides, as there's danger lurking closer and closer to Avalon as they Trolls make their return. Even their return comes at a price for her human friends.
I am really looking forward to Forever. The end of Spells leaves me wondering what is to come with Tamani, David and Laurel. With that said, I think the way Spells ends was perfect for the story. I have to add that I love Shar at the end of Spells. If you loved Wings, than you'll definitely want to have Spells sitting on your bookcase next to it. Be sure to pre-order your book now!