The Faerie world is full of intrigue and danger, even from those one would consider allies. Aislinn is trying to maintain her human ties while becoming further enmeshed in her role as the Summer Queen- and thus spending more time with Keenan, the Summer King. Meanwhile, her relationship with Seth is becoming more strained as the politics keep getting in the way. Does their love stand a chance?

FRAGILE ETERNITY is the third book in the Wicked Lovely series but picks up on the storyline and characters from the first novel, WICKED LOVELY. In fact, reading WICKED LOVELY is practically a requirement in order to fully appreciate FRAGILE ETERNITY. Otherwise, the reader will miss the nuances of the relationships and may not understand why Aislinn and Seth are struggling so hard to remain a couple, even as the attraction is growing between Aislinn and Keenan.

Aislinn is very different in her new role as Summer Queen. She is being forced to change, as her focus can no longer solely be on the normal teenaged girl behaviors and activities. Instead, she has to worry about the various politics of the Faerie Court, keeping factions from becoming infuriated, and avoiding the disorder that Bananach is craving. Her interaction with Donia is a crucial turning point, one that has me wondering what dark roads Melissa Marr intends to take us down in future books.

FRAGILE ETERNITY is an aptly named tale. Melissa Marr’s Faerie world shows the fleeting alliances, friendships, and lifespan of both humans and the Fae. FRAGILE ETERNITY is a dark tale, captivating the reader even when the choices the characters make seem oh so terribly wrong. Intensely compelling, FRAGILE ETERNITY leaves the reader begging for the next installment.

Publisher: HarperCollins  (March 2010)

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Other books in series:   Wicked Lovely series