Evelyne Crowe

There are so many things to love about this book but let’s start with Rachael. She’s a female protagonist who is plus-size, who is recovering from religious abuse, who is sweet without being a meek pushover, and has a strong, consistent voice. Her reactions feel very real, and her growing confidence is believable. I also loved the Archer family and have a burning desire to see more Archers in the world. Fantasy Davis is written with humor and accuracy, the scenery is lush, and the magic feels immersive and natural. The pacing has a comfortable rise and fall in tension, and there are plenty of genuinely funny moments to balance out the Big Feelings. Plus the spice is delicious.

Also welcome to the Zakaria Hate Club. You know a character is effective when they literally make your skin crawl.

The way I inhaled this book.

This fast-paced why-choose fae romance was so much fun!

Isolde is a smart, quick-thinking, and capable FMC who while is in constant peril, never a damsel. She is kidnapped into the world of Fairy, a place that she had heard tales about throughout her life. When she is forced to participate in a competition for the Queen of Fairy, she is placed under the guard of three Unseelie Fae men and they quickly find themselves falling for her.

The men are all so incredibly sweet but each one so very different from one another. (One even has tentacles 👀👀)

This book leaves on a HEA, is filled with exquisite details of the magical world Isolde is thrown into, and beautifully captured descriptions.

Even though this book does not leave on a cliffhanger, I can’t wait for the next installment!