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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I came across Wondrous Strange when i was just browsing, and after looking into it a little further i added it in my wish list. It took two months for me to get my hands on it, but it was well worth the wait!
Kelley is an actress struggling in New York. One morning she is given the part of Titania in production of A Midsummer Night's Dream when the actress is injured. Jumping into the role, Kelley is a little surprised to find she's nervous and forgetful on the stage, and so goes to Central Park to run lines. There she meets Sonny - a handsome boy with a very dangerous occupation. Pretty much straight after that chance meeting, everything starts to go wrong.
Finding herself being pulled into a magical world after rescuing a horse who follows her home, Kelley discovers a past she would never have dreamt of, and finds out about another totally different world to her own, as well as getting closer to Sonny.
Kelley and Sonny are wonderful characters - some of my all time favourites. As the only human, Kelley reacts to being told about faeries like any sane person would - which is refreshing from a lot of the books of the same genre. She is also very tough and determined, too, making her a perfect heroine.
Sonny is the same. I absolutely loved how sweet and sensitive he was, but also hard-fighting and strong at the same time. In fact, all the characters are superb. Even the secondary ones are intriguing and complex like Maddox, Sonny's right hand man, and Chloe, a beautiful siren. I loved them all.
You wouldn't believe this was Lesley Livingston's first book, and i certainly hope it isn't her last. Wondrous Strange ended on something of a cliffhanger, and it is killing me not knowing what happened to Sonny and how Kelley will cope. Fingers crossed there is a sequel in the works!
Kelley is an actress struggling in New York. One morning she is given the part of Titania in production of A Midsummer Night's Dream when the actress is injured. Jumping into the role, Kelley is a little surprised to find she's nervous and forgetful on the stage, and so goes to Central Park to run lines. There she meets Sonny - a handsome boy with a very dangerous occupation. Pretty much straight after that chance meeting, everything starts to go wrong.
Finding herself being pulled into a magical world after rescuing a horse who follows her home, Kelley discovers a past she would never have dreamt of, and finds out about another totally different world to her own, as well as getting closer to Sonny.
Kelley and Sonny are wonderful characters - some of my all time favourites. As the only human, Kelley reacts to being told about faeries like any sane person would - which is refreshing from a lot of the books of the same genre. She is also very tough and determined, too, making her a perfect heroine.
Sonny is the same. I absolutely loved how sweet and sensitive he was, but also hard-fighting and strong at the same time. In fact, all the characters are superb. Even the secondary ones are intriguing and complex like Maddox, Sonny's right hand man, and Chloe, a beautiful siren. I loved them all.
You wouldn't believe this was Lesley Livingston's first book, and i certainly hope it isn't her last. Wondrous Strange ended on something of a cliffhanger, and it is killing me not knowing what happened to Sonny and how Kelley will cope. Fingers crossed there is a sequel in the works!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Comparisons will naturally be made with Melissa Marr's books if you have read them but this novel although similar in some respects, does make it as a stand alone story very well indeed.
17 year old Kelly is a struggling actress in New York and one day is catapulted from being understudy in a production of A Midsummer Nights Dream to being the leading lady. What she doesn't yet realise is that the play she is in, is going to mirror her life nearly exactly.
In this novel, Central Park isn't just a park, it is far more than that and carries far more danger than the usual New York weirdos. Oddly, Kelly is drawn to it and this is where her adventures really begin and she meets the mysterious Sonny.
I liked this novel for the way it has been researched (i.e. the different Faerie Courts, Seelie and Unseelie), the way the author has captured the capriciousness and cruelty of the Fae and also the way the Wild Hunt is described.......awesome to say the least. It was also good to read about Herne our British Green Man and the part he plays in the story.
A thrilling story, well written, well thought out and one that I enjoyed so much, I read it in one sitting and then started on the sequel.
17 year old Kelly is a struggling actress in New York and one day is catapulted from being understudy in a production of A Midsummer Nights Dream to being the leading lady. What she doesn't yet realise is that the play she is in, is going to mirror her life nearly exactly.
In this novel, Central Park isn't just a park, it is far more than that and carries far more danger than the usual New York weirdos. Oddly, Kelly is drawn to it and this is where her adventures really begin and she meets the mysterious Sonny.
I liked this novel for the way it has been researched (i.e. the different Faerie Courts, Seelie and Unseelie), the way the author has captured the capriciousness and cruelty of the Fae and also the way the Wild Hunt is described.......awesome to say the least. It was also good to read about Herne our British Green Man and the part he plays in the story.
A thrilling story, well written, well thought out and one that I enjoyed so much, I read it in one sitting and then started on the sequel.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I loved it, I LOVED it. I love it so much I want to marry it. If you are a fan of faerie books, you'll want to read this one. If you've tried faerie books before, but didn't like them, you'll want to read this. If you aren't a fan of faerie books, you'll still want to read it. It's that good.
Incredible characters, incredible writing, incredible plot. It was really just so fantastic, it's hard to find the words to describe it. I never in a million years would have guessed this was a debut novel. The key to my heart is great characters and storyline, and this book had it all and then some. Even the minor characters stood out to me, and they were fascinating. Like Chloe - she is a siren, has a very minor role, and yet she is very memorable. As well as a few other characters..... but I don't want to give all the goods away.
Completely original plot! I figured a few things out, but other things I was oblivious to until they were revealed. I've read other faerie books about the faerie "royalty" - if you've read Melissa Marr you know what I'm talking about here. Not that I'd even compare this book to Marr's because they are at totally two different ends of the spectrum. And I don't mean that in the quality of writing, because they are both fabulous writers. Did I just write fabulous...don't you just love the plethora of "f" adj.!? Do you think I'm subconsciously doing it because of the whole faerie thing... freaking fantastic fascinating fabulous faeries! I promise I did NOT do that on purpose!
Great writers write what they know.... what movie is that from? Never Been Kissed! I think that statement definitely has some truth to it. Kelley is an actress (a struggling actress to be more specific). The theater scenes within the novel were marvelous (notice no `f' here!) so I wasn't surprised to learn that the lovely Lesley Livingston herself is at home on the stage. I wonder if she knows any faeries personally?
I think the thing I loved most about WONDROUS STRANGE was Kelley. She is an exceptional female protagonist. I was instantly drawn to her character. She's honest, she imperfect, and she doesn't pull the Bella card. When a cute guy tells her that faeries are real, she reacts like a normal person and laughs in his face. LOVED IT.
And I must mention Sonny. Ah... Sonny.. Mom, can I have one? Yeah, that's really all I'm going to say about him, because if I tell you, they you're going to want him, too, and you can't have him because he's mine. No really, I'm not going to tell you how incredibly cute he is, and how he kicks major faerie butt, because he's all about protecting the mortal world from the mean faeries.. And yet, he can still rescue the damsel in distress even if she is mean to him and laughs in his face.
I simply cannot say enough good things about this novel. I highly recommend you grab a copy of this book. It would make an awesome Christmas present! And I'm even more thrilled to mention that this novel is the beginning of a trilogy!
Reviewed by: The Story Siren
Incredible characters, incredible writing, incredible plot. It was really just so fantastic, it's hard to find the words to describe it. I never in a million years would have guessed this was a debut novel. The key to my heart is great characters and storyline, and this book had it all and then some. Even the minor characters stood out to me, and they were fascinating. Like Chloe - she is a siren, has a very minor role, and yet she is very memorable. As well as a few other characters..... but I don't want to give all the goods away.
Completely original plot! I figured a few things out, but other things I was oblivious to until they were revealed. I've read other faerie books about the faerie "royalty" - if you've read Melissa Marr you know what I'm talking about here. Not that I'd even compare this book to Marr's because they are at totally two different ends of the spectrum. And I don't mean that in the quality of writing, because they are both fabulous writers. Did I just write fabulous...don't you just love the plethora of "f" adj.!? Do you think I'm subconsciously doing it because of the whole faerie thing... freaking fantastic fascinating fabulous faeries! I promise I did NOT do that on purpose!
Great writers write what they know.... what movie is that from? Never Been Kissed! I think that statement definitely has some truth to it. Kelley is an actress (a struggling actress to be more specific). The theater scenes within the novel were marvelous (notice no `f' here!) so I wasn't surprised to learn that the lovely Lesley Livingston herself is at home on the stage. I wonder if she knows any faeries personally?
I think the thing I loved most about WONDROUS STRANGE was Kelley. She is an exceptional female protagonist. I was instantly drawn to her character. She's honest, she imperfect, and she doesn't pull the Bella card. When a cute guy tells her that faeries are real, she reacts like a normal person and laughs in his face. LOVED IT.
And I must mention Sonny. Ah... Sonny.. Mom, can I have one? Yeah, that's really all I'm going to say about him, because if I tell you, they you're going to want him, too, and you can't have him because he's mine. No really, I'm not going to tell you how incredibly cute he is, and how he kicks major faerie butt, because he's all about protecting the mortal world from the mean faeries.. And yet, he can still rescue the damsel in distress even if she is mean to him and laughs in his face.
I simply cannot say enough good things about this novel. I highly recommend you grab a copy of this book. It would make an awesome Christmas present! And I'm even more thrilled to mention that this novel is the beginning of a trilogy!
Reviewed by: The Story Siren
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Not really on a parr with Marr
I will start by saying that this is a very nice book, with a very nice story and Kelley is a very nice
lead character. But I want so much more from a book than just nice. Read more
lead character. But I want so much more from a book than just nice. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ms. J. Clarke
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I absolutely loved this book, and only paused to go to work and sleep.
It has a brilliant storyline, and an equally brilliant plot. Read more
It has a brilliant storyline, and an equally brilliant plot. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Y. S. Emery
Wonderful take on Shakespeare with some great twists.
I'm currently doing an English degree at university and find it hard to find time just to sit and read. I picked up Wondrous Strange on a whim and I found it amazing! Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by S. Hatfield
Fantasy to lose yourself in
I really enjoyed this story and can pretty much sum it up in one sentence (although I will embellish) this story provides a fantasy world to lose yourself in. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by Book Angel Emma
Brilliant xx
This was the first faerie book that i've read and it won't be the last. After reading the twilight saga,shiver and fallen I wanted a change, so searching Amazon I came across this... Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2010 by Kaz
"What angel wakes me from my flow'ry bed?"
As another reviewer has pointed out, there are lots of books out there at the moment that take on a very similar plot or feel to Melissa Marr's WICKED LOVELY. Read more
Published on 23 April 2009 by Brida
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So many authors are cashing in on Melissa Marr's 'mortal who can see the fae' success but failing to do it half as well. Read more
Published on 8 April 2009 by Lady Vi
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