Spells, by Aprilynne Pike

Spells, the sequel to Wings, was a captivating story about a fairy who struggles to fit in and the understand the injustices of the human world around her, along with the ones of the fairy world,(Avalon) that she recently discovered she belongs to. Laurel tries to balance her life in Avalon and her life with her boyfriend David and her best friend Chelsea in the real world. She  is conflicted between choosing between Tamani a spring fairy, someone who has immensely helped Laurel become accustomed to the strange customs of Avalon, and the appeal of a normal life with David. As she tries to make the choice that will affect  the rest of her life, she battles with Barnes, a troll seeking vengeance, wishing to cause her mortal peril. Spells is a great mix of fantasy and action and perfectly balances to amazing literary aspects.

~ Reviewed by a Homestead freshman