After nearly 500,000 copies sold in the United States, the second volume in the Faeries series, Encantos, by Aprilynne Pike, presents a fascinating story with incredible descriptions of settings and characters. An intense book. By the end, readers will be left wondering when the next one will be released. In Encantos, following the beginning of the story with the worldwide bestseller Wings, six months have passed since Laurel discovered she was a faerie and saved the gateway to Avalon. There, she will spend the summer studying to hone her skills and acquire knowledge as an autumn faerie. However, over time, the social hierarchy of the place will begin to wear her down and make her reconsider her choice. Anyone who loved Wings will certainly be impressed by Encantos. Aprilynne did a wonderful job of crafting the world of Avalon, highlighting its social organization and all the details that give readers the impression of a real place. Everyone will certainly feel part of the story. The action scenes maintain the same intensity found in the first book in the series. “With a mix of Harry Potter and Twilight, Aprilynne nailed it. But it's her graceful vision of Avalon that will surely enchant readers.” - Booklist “With clean, smooth prose, Encantos avoids the recurring problem of series books that run out of steam. The Faeries series is simply one of the best available today.” - Kirkus Reviews