Book: Illusions by Aprilynne Pike

Book Info: Published by HarperCollins; 259 pages; read on my nook

Goodreads Summary: “I don’t do patrols, I don’t go hunting, I just stick close to you. You live your life. I’ll keep you safe,” Tamani said, sweeping a lock of hair from her face. “Or die trying.”

Laurel hasn’t seen Tamani since she begged him to let her go last year. Though her heart still aches, Laurel is confident that David was the right choice.

But just as life returns to normal, Laurel realizes that a hidden enemy lies in wait. Once again, Laurel must turn to Tamani to protect and guide her, for the danger that now threatens Avalon is one that no faerie thought would ever be possible. And for the first time, Laurel cannot be sure that her side will prevail.

Illusions is the 3rd book in the Wings series, and I’m glad I finished it in time to read Destined, the next book in the series.

I really liked it, and so far, it’s my favorite book in the series.  There’s the mysterious Yuki, and David and Tamani still hate each other.  I still find Laurel’s relationships with the both of them really irritating.  And Tamani provoking David so Laurel will get mad at David and go running to Tamani…I have no idea why it’s so irritating, but it is.

I loved the introduction of Yuki, who seems so clueless.  And yet you can’t help but wonder throughout the novel what she knows.  Is she a pawn in Klea’s game or not?  It turns out she’s a powerful Winter Faerie.  And the thing with Shar and Tamani with Yuki at the end?  I can’t wait to see the consequences of that event.

I liked that we learned more about Avalon, and how it was created.  The divide between Seelie and Unseelie, and how some of the Seelie Court became a part of the Unseelie Court was interesting, and hopefully we’ll get a few more tidbits about Avalon and it’s future.

It gets a 4 out of 5!  It was fast-paced and kept me guessing.