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Liked It “The youngest among her class of fairies and genies, Zaria can’t wait to turn twelve. That’s when she can finally exit Galena, the sheltered region in Feyland for children. It also marks the time when she will receive her crystal watch and wand, a sign that she’s ready to become a full-fledged...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I enjoyed this world of fairies and their world of Tirfeyne. It's a fast read and very simply written. The ending definitely leaves room for a sequel. Overall, I enjoyed it, but it was a bit simplistic for my taste and there are many similarities between Harry Potter and this novel. I really wanted more details on the main character Zaria and her world...maybe we'll get that in a subsequent novel. So I recommend it for a quick, light read, but it wasn't exceptional. ”
Heather C wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“cant wait to read it!”
Calli S wrote this review Thursday, October 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The youngest among her class of fairies and genies, Zaria can’t wait to turn twelve. That’s when she can finally exit Galena, the sheltered region in Feyland for children. It also marks the time when she will receive her crystal watch and wand, a sign that she’s ready to become a full-fledged member of Feyland. Sneaking off with a friend to the human world leaves Zaria Earth-struck—and jeopardizes her eligibility for her watch and wand when she is sighted by humans. But that rule infringement quickly fades to the background in the midst of new events such as the discovery of the extent of Zaria’s power and her guardian’s cryptic warnings about Zaria’s new mentor for magic. There’s so much more at risk than just one fairy’s exposure to humans. Zaria’s life has been in turmoil since recent events have dredged up questions about the disappearance of her family three years prior, and with each new sinister disaster than occurs, it becomes apparent that something evil and corrupt is at work in Feyland—and Zaria may be the only one who knows how to stop it.
The Book Muncher wrote this review Tuesday, August 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Violet Wings is a sweet and thoroughly enchanting fairy tale for younger readers. Hanley weaves magic and mysticism so well into life in Feyland that it feels quite real to the reader. Though I generally take a while to get used to the lingo in every fantasy story I read, the new wording used in this novel was surprisingly easy to accustom to. It greatly helped that every chapter opened with a brief segment on Feyland’s history or its inhabitants’ customs, and that these lessons were appropriately interspaced within Zaria’s own adventures. Hanley has created a very likable fairy preteen in Zaria; she’s spunky, modest, and has a good heart. She’s also very believable within her circumstances, although I can’t say the same for any of the other characters. The plot started out a little slow but quickly sped up into an exciting and magical ride. Overall, I feel Hanley was extremely successful in creating a fun, cute, and innocent tale about magic and fairies that is appropriate for the middle grade audience but will still be enjoyed by older readers.
Violet Wings is sure to be enjoyed by fans of Wings by Aprilynne Pike, The Faerie Path by Frewin Jones, and The Otherworldies by Jennifer Anne Kogler. I seriously hope this novel will have a sequel because I can’t wait to see what adventures Zaria embarks on next.
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“Hanley transported me on a fantastical journey in the world of Feyland where I glimpsed an enchanting tale of friendship, discovery and betrayal.
Fantastic Book Review wrote this review Thursday, August 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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 and 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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