Fragile Eternity (Wicked Lovely #3)

Reader reviewed by Em

Absolutely wonderful, as to be expected. I love Melissa's writing style
and am encouraging everyone to read her books. Unlike a large selection
of the books I fan girl over, Melissa's are third person and work for
both the male and female audience. That said, this book blew my mind
and I was sad that it was over when I finished it last night (even more
sad I didn't have time to read it sooner). I love how the characters
have grown and progressed. No stoic characters to be found in this
series. I was a bit amazed I loved it as much as I did because a large
majority of time was spent from the Summer court POV, or pining over
it. And I'm not a Summer court fan. But it was really good and
enthralling regardless. I'm trying to find the words to convey how I
feel about this book without Spoilering anything. I will simply say,
this series is a must read. Ignore that it's in YA because it reads
like an adult book and deserves your attention.

Reader reviewed by Kris

            Melissa Marrs Fragile Eternity is the third (or second, depending on how you look at Ink Exchange) in a series about faeries that started with Wicked Lovely. If you havent read Wicked Lovely yet, all I can say is that you really should. Fragile Eternity returns to Seth and Aislinn, centering on the challenge of their love. Aislinn is adjusting to her role as Summer Queen, learning how to rule a faerie court while protecting Seth and trying to understand exactly what she feels for her King. Seth in the meanwhile grows frustrated with his position as the Summer Queens mortal love and his own fragility. Searching for a way to give Aislinn eternal love and secure her love in return, Seth discovers that there are more worlds beyond Huntsdale than he ever imagined. All the while, a war is on the horizon for the faerie courts. Seths search and its consequences, as well as his protection under multiple faerie courts despite being a simple mortal, draws attention and brings the courts that much closer to fighting.

            Fragile Eternity is just as good as, if not better than, Wicked Lovely.  Like Melissa Marrs other books, the cover is gorgeous and entrancing. I love how the butterfly and is sharp while the rest of the cover is out of focus, and the hues of blue and purple are beautiful. Then of course, the worlds Melissa Marr creates are so elaborate and well thought-out that the reader cant help but be sucked in, wishing to believe in faeries.

            I like how Seth came into himself in this novel. Melissa Marr showed that, like any human, he has his flaws, but is not without redemption. Seth became bolder and more independent than before, though I was sometimes bothered by how stubborn he could be. This is absolutely gripping to read, especially as Melissa Marr brilliantly blurs the distinction between good and evil and plays around with alliances while the potential for war looms ahead. If you've read Melissa Marrs other works, you really must check out this sequel, Fragile Eternity, and if you haven't read Wicked Lovely, you should really get on that. 9 out of 10.