This one was pretty good! It’s got all the classic fae fantasy elements—ancient magic, deadly games, and a world where nothing is quite what it seems. Aisling’s journey from hidden outsider to reluctant leader is full of heart (and danger), and the whole Fianna clan setup adds a fresh, folklore-rich twist. I really liked the gritty edge to the story, and Setanta? Peak broody warrior energy. The stakes feel real, the vibes are tense, and the fae are properly creepy. If you're into fae stories with Irish myth flavor and a badass team of misfits, this one's worth picking up.

Honestly, I did not fully finishing this book because of how is extremely long it was. It seemed interesting at the start but the writing confused me very easily and it made me not want to finish even though I thought it had great potential.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for providing me an arc for an honest review.

Having finally gotten around to reading this book. Realm of Lore and Lies by Claire Wright is an absolute treat for anyone who loves a good fantasy story with twists and turns you never see coming. From the first chapter, you're sucked into a world full of mystery, magic, and secrets. Wright does an amazing job of building this complex, rich world where nothing is quite what it seems, and every page keeps you on your toes.

The main character is super easy to root for. She's strong, a little flawed, and totally relatable as she struggles with her own secrets while trying to figure out her place in this massive, dangerous world. Watching her grow and face tough choices was definitely one of the highlights for me.

What really stands out here is how well Wright balances the action with emotional depth. There’s so much going on—magic, political intrigue, personal drama—but it all feels like it’s driving the story forward. And the characters? I loved that there’s a lot of chemistry and tension between them, which makes everything feel even more high stakes.

The pacing is spot-on, too. It moves quickly enough to keep you hooked, but there’s still time to dive deep into the world and the characters. The themes of trust, lies, and finding your true self come through in such a thoughtful way, without ever slowing down the action.

If you love fantasy that’s full of surprises and emotional moments, Realm of Lore and Lies is a must-read.

I very much enjoyed Realm of Lore and Lies, the folklore, the wit, the magic, world building. A perfect mix, though I do struggle with multi povs like this book, I'm more of a two person max kinda reader, I didn't realise it was more. However, I soon fell into the story and found I was good with this one as it switched character to character.

Would recommend and will definitely be following this series!

Thank you to Net Galley and BooksGoSocial for the ARC. I really like tense competitions and politics but unfortunately this was not tense enough for me.

DNF @33%

First of all thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Unfortunately while the blurb made this seem like everything I would enjoy, it just fell a little flat. This book had four POVs and I didn't particularly care for any of them. Also felt as though you were reading the same information multiple times with only a bit more added.

It is the slowest of paces, for an almost 500 page book I feel like at 33% we had gotten barely anywhere. Unfortunately just wasn't for me.

I absolutely loved Claire Wright's "Realm of Lore and Lies." It's such a fantastic read! The story is full of exciting twists and turns, and the characters are incredibly well-developed. What really stood out for me was the setting in Ireland. Wright does an amazing job weaving in Irish mythology and showcasing the beautiful landscapes, which adds so much depth and charm to the book.

The plot is gripping, keeping you hooked from start to finish with its blend of magic, mystery, and intrigue. The protagonist’s journey is both thrilling and emotional, making it easy to get invested in their quest. Wright's writing style is engaging and accessible, making it a joy to read.

If you're into fantasy or just love a good adventure story with a unique setting, you definitely need to check this one out. "Realm of Lore and Lies" is a truly enchanting book that offers a rich and immersive experience.

DNF at 10% so this is a no-star rating.

I was excited to read this book, only knowing that it was fantasy set in Ireland. There is currently a blurb at the bottom of the synopsis calling this a story in “modern day Ireland”, but I don’t usually read blurbs, and my initial thoughts of the synopsis was that this was set in some historic/ancient Ireland. Instead, we start in a dual POV, with both characters being in modern day Ireland, and many modern elements being prevalent in the story, such as online journals and hacking. This is *entirely* personal taste, but that was a big turn off for me.

My main cause for DNFing was the way the story was being set up for the reader. The characters will say something in a way that I believe is meant to be suspenseful and we get more bits later instead. I think this could have been fun in theory, but in practice, it read more like reading the same paragraph four times but mildly paraphrased and with a tiny tidbit of information added each time.

If I were to recommend this, I would say people who may enjoy Realm of Lore and Lies would be traders who enjoy urban fantasy, Irish lore, and dual POVs.

This book was incredible. I don’t know how to pronounce and of the names but I super enjoyed the lore in the book. Definitely will recommend this book!

Realm of Lore and Lies by Claire Wright is a captivating read perfect for fans of fantasy and adventure who are drawn to stories rich in Irish mythology, fae lore, and found family themes, and who enjoy complex characters, emotional depth, and a thrilling mystery that will keep them on the edge of their seats.

I was sent this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review for a full review see my Amazon and Goodreads pages.

I loved this book I can't wait to read more by this author!!!!

It took a little while to get into this book as there were several different focal characters, but once the storyline got going, it was gripping and interesting. I look forward to reading the next installment of this book

I didn't sleep a wink reading this so... Take that for what it is! Love love love the FMC, the world-building, and the fact it is an Irish-setting is what makes it stand-out. I can't speak of anything lest I spoil it all, but know you'll end up binging it if you start. You have been warned!

This one had a great premise, but the book didn't work out for me in the end. The Irish setting for fae stories is such a saturated category, and, unfortunately, I've seen so many people do it better than Wright did in the end. In fairness, I do think this book would have benefitted from some extensive editing and that isn't only on Wright. It took nearly 2/3 of the book to figure out what was going on, and even then the plot was still choppy and kind of a mess. The characters felt like generic YA fae fantasy tropes and didn't stand out to me at all. The dialogue was awkward and there was no chemistry in the romances. It was clear that Wright is passionate about Irish folklore, but the book didn't do that love justice.

A huge thank you to the author and the publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

I tried, I really did.

It felt as though the characters were a bit too immature for their age. Like they were written as teenagers but changed to 20 year olds at the last minute. I truly could not get into this book.

Thank you for the arc! I wish it was for me

I wasn't sure I wasn enjoying this when I started as there was quite a lot of infor dumping but as I persevered I found I really enjoyed the plot. I've not read many books set around Irish mythology or Fae so it was interesting to learn about, I did have to Google a lot of the Irish words and then I realised there was a glossary at the end 🤦🏻‍♀️
The book was split into four POV, which was too many I think as some of the characters were very samey and a sharper focus and development on two main characters may have worked better.
The romances felt a bit too instalove but nevertheless, I enjoyed the plot once it got going and am keen to see how the story progresses.

I was quite excited to read this book originally, but found it to be rather lack-lustre. I find that I read a lot of fae-based books and this one just didn't quite live up to the others that I had read. I didn't find the main character particularly likable and the plot was a touch slow.

I ended up DNFing this book. It just was not for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an e-ARC copy of this book, in exchange for this honest review.

Every book has it's reader.

Sadly, I am not the reader for this book. I wish the author nothing but the best, but I don't feel tempted to pick up other works by them.

I loved the setting the author really captured the Irish lore. The characters were great. I personally didn’t like the POVs for each. I felt like if she just would worked it around two POVs I would have enjoyed it more.