Review of Castle of Bitter Thorn by Kay L. Moody

 

 Faerie bargains are not easily broken.

Elora has decided to stay in Faerie to help Prince Brannick become High King. With the element of surprise on their side, they only have to hide their sword training lessons until the last phase of testing.

But Brannick is ruled by a bargain that could ruin everything. Queen Alessandra is beginning to remember her history with the prince. With one word, she could force him to lose the testing and give up his freedom forever.

With a growing reputation, Elora’s anonymity in Faerie is shrinking fast. Her sisters are safe in the mortal realm, but she is desperate to help Brannick win the throne.

If he doesn’t, any number of fae could capture Elora. Or even worse… her sisters.

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I know I'm only two books in, but I love this series so much!

Elora is now firmly on Prince Brannick's side against the evil queen who wants all of Faerie to herself. They just don't know quite what to do with each other after he was forced to confess his feelings at the end of book one and is none to happy about it. Elora is convinced she would never do something so dumb as fall in love back, though.

Five great things about this book:

1. The dynamic. Brannick's doing his best to be his normal aloof self, but Elora and I have already seen his cards on the table.

2. The chemistry. Especially since they cannot touch.

3. The bargains, enchantments, vows, and rules that control the Faerie and its residents.

4. Much out-clevering based on the above.

5. Learning more about the side-characters and just how evil the villains are.

Note to more sensitive readers: there really isn't anything bad in here that would have traumatized younger me. It is a delightfully innocent series so far. Some fantasy violence.

If you like fae, fantasy, slow burn romance, and YA that actually feels like YA, this one is for you!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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