A human girl with a troubled past.
A fae prince from a stolen kingdom.
When he whisks her away to the fae realm, there is no going back to her old life.
Under the rule of a captivating queen, the kingdom of Fargelsi has brought the three fae lands to the brink of war. And now that same queen has her eyes set on a new pawn—a human girl.
Allied with the usurper king, the royals seek to overthrow all those who oppose their unmatched power. Unmatched—until Brea Robinson arrives and proves to be more than they bargained for.
As the motivations of those around her become clear, Brea must decide if she can trust the handsome prince who abducted her, or if she might be safer across the wastelands and swamps, in a land in desperate need of the magic she doesn’t know she has.
Prepare to lose yourself in this beautifully wicked epic fantasy with masterful world building, dark and twisty secrets, lies, and powerful magic—and devastatingly handsome fae princes.
Fae’s Deception is the first book in the completed Queens of the Fae series, perfect for fans of Cruel Prince and A Court of Thorn and Roses.
Quarter Finalist
Plot/Idea: 10 out of 10
Originality: 10 out of 10
Prose: 10 out of 10
Character/Execution: 10 out of 10
Overall: 10.00 out of 10
Assessment:
Plot: This story is an incredible work of fantasy. The exciting plot will leave the reader guessing and eager for more. The fantasy world that Lynn and Craven have created is detailed and well thought out, with humorous and complex characters.
Prose/Style: The writing is clear and detailed, and the authors clearly craft the settings and action here. The dialogue is witty and interesting.
Originality: While this story does follow some elements and tropes that are familiar to fantasy readers (i.e., fae, magic, and changelings) it manages to be a breath of fresh air in the genre. It is exciting and the plot is not predictable; it is complex without growing past the YA audience.
Character Development/Execution: The characters are layered and display depth. but there is room for them to continue to mature as they become adults. The characters also provide representation and inclusion for YA readers of varied sexual orientations.
Blurb: This story is an incredible addition to the fantasy genre. It is filled with exciting fight scenes and sweet romance, all with an undercurrent of the value of loyalty and honesty.
Date Submitted: August 31, 2021
