So I was chatting with my friends: "who's gonna do it? who's gonna pop Wicked Lovely's cherry?"
And this reflection my friends, is incredibly important, because, hey, the world might be in danger, you might've just been abducted by faeries, you are being pursued by some dude called the Summer King, but all our main character is doing is worrying about her virginity.
I really digged the villain, Beira.... for the first 50 pages. After that, by the ending, she was a big J-O-K-E (and here I'm quoting a good friend, @nmessina). But DAMN. Here I thought we'd have, at least, some good vs. evil epic battle.
The main character? Hated her. We share the nickname and therefore she should die for disgracing the "Ash" nickname everywhere. She's weak and pathetic and her bravado might spark some interest in five of the 327 long page book, but after that she could by the Summer Shit and I couldn't care less.
As for the main male characters. On one side you have the Summer King, who the author describes like if he were some sun who'd brighten your life instantly. Luckily for the reader who's expecting some turmoil, the one girl he can't attract is the one girl he's destined for. Irony? No. BORING. Predictable. Talk about... ~yawn~ What comes up next? But, you have to give Keenan a break. It's not easy flirting for nine centuries to find "the one". That's all you have to do, big fellow, smile and bear it. And if the Summer Queen had been dead ugly, you would've had to smile and wave (with the Madasgar Pinguin's style). No man is perfect, and if a male "faerie" is the perfect male specimen, we might as well start dancing YMCA to the DJ's rhythm. Don't take me wrong, Keenan was pretty entertaining. Nothing like watching a King being utterly confused and humiliated to crack a smile on your face. Ouch.
On the other hand, we have Seth. Seth is a mortal. Boo-hoo. Um... but wait. Super Seth (who has waited six months to make a pass on the girl, let's give him an applause for his patience) eventually gains the "Sight" (kudos on originality) and he's able to see the faeries. Now, Seth has as many rings to his persona as Keenan has rays of sunshine around him. Seth is like Alex (you all know Alex, right?) but a boring version of Alex, totally and completely, stupidly enamoured with a woman who can't fend for herself. And here's my question, what is happening to men and books and main female characters? Are they all attracted to women who are not worth their salt? Like, dude... what's the lesson these books are teaching us "Be dumb and get your man?"
All in all, I kinda liked Seth. I didn't see much antagonism between Keenan and Seth, not as much as was necessary, but enough for you to tilt your head and think "what the hell".
The main plot? Stupid. I rather sit through english dubbed anime. I mean, you expect something big to happen and it never does. And when the moment of truth suddenly appears, you put the book down and stare into limbo and ask "That was it?"
Anyways, read, go ahead, go Overdosed ones and tell me what your opinion is. Overall, it is pretty entertaining. At least I can say I read it in one day, I'm sure you will too.
Adios, ppl, and remember to through some salt before the faeries abduct you. Ohhhh Scary.
"Wicked Lovely" Critics
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Publicado por S [-] A en 16:50
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