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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Winter's Kiss by Melissa Marr (Faery Tales & Nightmares)

Reading level: Young Adult
Hardcover: 432 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins (February 21, 2012)
Buy the book:  Kindle |  Hardcover
Author's Website: melissa-marr.com

Dangerous promises and beguiling threats swirl together in a dozen stories of enchantments, dark and light, by bestselling author Melissa Marr. Tales of favorite characters from Marr's Wicked Lovely novels mix with accounts of new characters for readers to fall in love with - or to fear.


Winter's Kiss

"Once - a long time ago before CHANGE had come - there was a girl whose father was a king."  Nesha was a princess, but she carried a curse.  She carried, in her breath, Winter's Kiss.  She could never be happy with her family, because she was in constant danger of hurting them, or the land they relied on for food and warmth.  Before long, she decides she will leave, and find a place where she won't have to live in fear.  Along her journey she encounters a strange winter bear, who seems to want to help her.  Nesha finds more than she expects when she follows the bear to his home.  

Melissa has an incredible gift of storytelling, and fairy-tales are her specialty.  I'm not sure if this story was meant to actually be set in the world of Faery, or if it is just a magical world, but it was fantastical either way.  It's funny because I don't really like cold weather, or snow, but I find reading about "winter wonderlands" magical.  This was the first story I read in Faery Tales & Nightmares, and I really enjoyed it.  If there's ever more to the story of Nesha and her bear, I will definitely be reading it!


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41 comments:

  1. kimscarecrowJanuary 17, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    This is the first review I've seen for Faery Tales and Nightmares. I'm glad you enjoyed it! I can't wait for it to come out!

    -Kim

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  2. elaing8January 17, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    I'm really looking forward to reading this.Nice review

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  3. asha PenaJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:46 AM

    Ohh, I love melissa marr and I am looking forward to this book.

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  4. mikiJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    i like her style of writing and would like to discover this book

    all the best

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  5. Carol MJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Her books are always good! I'm looking forward to reading this one!

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  6. MonicaJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    I love Melissa Marr's books. Can't wait to pick this one up.

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  7. Mary @SweepingMeJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    I haven't read one by her yet but this sounds delightful!!

    Mary

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  8. Roxy KadeJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Omg! I love Melissa Marr! I can just get lost in her beautiful writing! And Wicked Lovely is one of my all time favourite series!
    I've been dying for a copy of Faery Tales and Nightmares :)

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  9. AmyJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    I have been looking forward to this book for what seems like forever. I love anthologies, and this sounds like a great collection of stories.

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  10. ChrisbailsJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    I have not had the chance to read any of Melissa's books yet. I have heard good thing about them and would love the chance to win and read them. Thanks for the chance to win. I love anthologies, love the short stories.
    christinebails@yahoo.com

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  11. VivienJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    This is the first review I've read for this book. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! I'm really looking forward to reading it myself. I'm sure I'll love it too!

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  12. FiktshunJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Oh I just knew this book would be awesome. I can't wait for its release. And you make this story in the book sound like an absolute must read. Even if it's not set in Faery. Yours is the first peek at this book I've seen. Thanks for your thoughts!

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  13. HildaJanuary 17, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    I don't even know that this book exist before I see your review lol! Can't wait to read it, it sounds awesome! Great review!

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  14. SarahS.January 17, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    I love her other books, this one sounds just as good.
    Great review!
    SarahS @ WondrousReadings

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  15. Ana Death DuarteJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    I've read a short story by Melissa and luved it so much... and then tried to read Wicked Lovely and did not like it. But I will give this one a try, since I luv her shtor story reaaaaally a lot xD

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  16. Julie WJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    I love Melissa's writing style and can't wait to read this book! I had heard of this book but this is the first time I'm seeing the finished cover, and it's beautiful!!

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  17. LOra1967January 17, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    This would make a great addition to the Frankling high school library. THanks for the review and the giveaway

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  18. Gisele AlvJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    This book sound so GOOD! Can't wait to read about Nesha! Thanks for the chance!

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  19. IsamarJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    This is soooo good!!!! thanks for the giveaway :)

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  20. PatriceJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    this book sounds great I can't wait to read it.

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  21. MaidenveilJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    I love love Melissa Marr's writing! This is definitely something to look forward to!:)

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  22. TheGirlOnFireJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    I am so excited for this giveaway. I love her writing so much. Great giveaway.

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  23. *yadkny*January 17, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    I LOVE Melissa Marr and can't wait to read this story! Thanks for the giveaway!!!

    yadkny@hotmail.com

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  24. ParaJunkeeJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    I enjoy Marr's writing style. This book looks unique and I'm excited to read it. Maybe I'll get to win a copy hint hint.

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  25. bn100January 18, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway. This book sounds very interesting.

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  26. LesleyJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    You make this sound even better than I thought it would be. Can't wait to read it! :)

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  27. Ann LJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    OOoo I love the cover...

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  28. Agent BookwormJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    I've been wanting to read this from the moment I heard about it. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  29. BeeJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    I really like Melissa Marr's Wicked Lovely series. She has a way with words. And the cover of this one is so gorgeous!

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  30. Melissa's Eclectic BookshelfJanuary 18, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Sounds like this would be a great summer read...with the winter wonderland to cool one off!

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  31. JessyJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    I haven't heard of this yet. I know what you mean about her winter land being magical because I hate snow and cold weather too, but I always found the winter queens home in the Wicked Lovely series to be so refreshing.

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  32. donnasJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    Im really looking forward to this it sounds great.

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  33. Starr K @ The Literati PressJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    I have been waiting for this book for a very long time

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  34. Hoping 4 MoreJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    I'm so excited about this book! I just leant out my WL series to my sister and now there's more!

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  35. Chrystal @ Snowdrop Dreams of BooksFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    I've been looking forward to this book for some time. :) I love faery tales and can't wait to read this one! :)

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  36. Von @ Mr. Book WonderFebruary 12, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    I'm really looking forward for this book!

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  37. ferretvamp14February 18, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    I'm looking forward to this book. The cover is freaking amazing. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  38. MarcieFebruary 19, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    Glad that Marr is moving toward darker worlds. I think it's best I purchase a nightmare catcher before reading Faery Tales & Nightmares ;-)

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  39. FireStarBooksFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    LOVEE Melissa!

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  40. CassidyFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    I love Melissa Marr's books so much. I can't wait to read this one.

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  41. Lisa B.February 20, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Wicked Lovely was an amazing book. I haven't had a chance to read any of her other books yet, they're on my list. Great review. Short but thoughtful. Perfect.

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