Beautifully written with rich descriptions and poetic. This tale centres on Fia, who is a changeling after the Fae abducted 12 daughters, including the Queen' She is brought up to be an assassin and to despise the Fae.
She is sent on a quest by the Queen to free the 12 stolen daughters and lift the curse on the Fae world. Her childhood closest friend Rogan, who is also a princess, is assigned to accompany her in order to aid in their rescue.

Such a amazing book, and can’t wait for the next book. Highly recommend

Thank you to NetGalley and The Little Brown Book,Orbit for sending me a copy of this book.

3.5*

Synopsis:
With Celtic influences this romantic fantasy is set in a world where magic has been lost and the Fair Folk are feared above all else. We follow Fía, a changeling who was left by the Fair Folk when they kidnapped the true princess, Eala, as a small girl. Eala was taken beyond the locked gates of Tír na nÓg, cursed to be a swan by night along with the other stolen girls.

Taken on as fosterling of the High Queen, Fía is trained to be a weapon and a spy. When a hidden gate is discovered, Fia is sent to retrieve the rightful princess. She must go up against Eala’s captor - a powerful and wicked fae lord, Irian.

The more time Fía spends in Tír na nÓg, the more secrets unravel and the past starts to reveal itself. The true nature of her mission may not be what she thought.

My Thoughts:
Firstly, thank you to NetGalley and Little Brown Book Group UK for this ARC in exchange for a review.

I feel this was a really solid start to a series, I would say that it has set up a lot of the groundwork for an incredible romantic-fantasy series with the potential for an incredible plot line and further romance. That being said, I feel that this first novel was a little slow for my liking. There is an ongoing love-triangle (square?) and while this initially adds some complexity to the romance I couldn’t help but feel frustrated when we were still following a vaguely bland love interest for more than half the book. I just wasn’t invested in the initial love interest.

Things really started to pick up the more Fía was venturing beyond the gate, we got to see much more use of magic which was incredibly exciting. I adored her green blood and influence over all living things. I think this is a unique power and one which I can see having huge potential in the future books of this series. I feel like we got a snippet of what she can do and I’m expecting big things. The world building and imagery of the forest was beautiful and perfectly mirrored Fía’s affinity with all things which grow.

What I really loved is how the author made us mimic Fía’s emotional experience - I honestly didn’t know who to trust, I had absolutely no idea who was on her side and who was ‘evil’. I didn’t trust the mother from the word go but I pretty much trusted Irian straight away. The sister was an odd character and I really couldn’t get to grips with how I felt about her, I had a bit of whiplash with her at times.

In all honesty my main difficulty with this novel was the style of writing - it was beautiful without a doubt but the amount I was using my kindle dictionary/the glossary was just taking me out of the story. This may not be the case for others, if you enjoy a metaphorical style of writing or have more familiarity with Celtic Folklore then you may not struggle as I did.

An interesting start to a series which I think will only go on to bigger and better things!

4.5 stars. I really loved this book, it took me by surprise. The Celtic language and folklore used throughout was lovely, I also really enjoyed the authentic forest/woodland fae lands which were a welcome change from the modern settings we often see in fae romantasy these days.

My favourite character was Corra - what’s not to love about sarcastic but sentient magical house?! I liked that there were plenty of riddles, bargains and curses slipped into stories and rhymes, it was very on brand for the fae. I also enjoyed the elemental magic system, the descriptions of Fia’s greenmark/magic were beautiful and conjured really strong imagery.

The spice was hot but not overdone. Despite only having a handful of scenes but they were steamy enough that it didn’t feel lacking. One thing I noted and appreciated, was the lack of purity pressure for the female main character. She spoke of past and present lovers openly and without shame. Even when jealousy reared its head, it was directed at her current affections and future commitments, not past choices. This is so refreshing to see, as in romance as a genre we so often see unrealistic and unfair expectations put on female main characters, that aren’t extended to the males.

I felt the dynamic between Fia and Rogan was also realistic and heartfelt. The author did a great job of portraying their connection as it grew through childhood friendship, teenage infatuation and adult companionship. Anyone who has fallen out of love with a friend or fallen in love with the wrong person, can relate to that urge to comfort yourselves and each other, of trying to extend the peaceful protection of being in their arms for just one more night before facing the harsh reality that you are not meant to be. As well as the back & forth of each of them trying to do “right” at different times, despite it feeling all wrong.

Of course, I adored Irian as a character. A morally grey, dangerous, cruel, tortured shadow daddy? Take me, I’m sold.

It was frustrating to read Fia be so trusting and accepting of Eala and the Queen’s words and intentions, especially when they did so little to camouflage their backhanded compliments and scheming. I hope we get to see a moment of vengeance and Fia taking the upper hand against the other women in future books, as she has suffered a lot at their hands.

Not to judge a book by its cover but I think the US cover art does not do the story any justice. I wasn’t expecting much and probably wouldn’t have purchased this based on the cover alone, I ended up blown away. I think the UK cover is so much more aligned with the story inside. I’m really looking forward to the next book, Lyra Selene has gained a new fan in me.

Thank you Orbit Books and Lyra Selene for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

"A Feather so Black" is the first installment of "Fair Folk," an adult fantasy romance trilogy written by Lyra Selene and currently in progress.

A retelling of "Swan Lake," a sprinkling of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," and numerous references to Celtic mythology. A world without magic, inhabited by humans and recovering from a long and devastating war with the Fair Folk. Magic portals closed or hidden and forgotten to the realm of the Folk. A mansion as wonderful as it is abandoned and dilapidated, located in the midst of nature. A changeling, with the power of greenery in her veins, exchanged for the only daughter of the realm's High Queen. A cursed princess, trapped in the Folk realm. A quest to rescue her. A loyal, caring and kind prince. A dark and dangerous fae lord. These are just a few of the elements that make up "A Feather so Black," a bewitching, enchanting and enthralling novel that won me over completely. Now, I do not think it is anything fully original. On the contrary, in my opinion several elements, some dynamics and certain characters wink at other famous fantasy romance books, but this did not affect my very high liking. On the contrary, it probably helped to accentuate it, since these are dynamics that I appreciate and like to find and read again when done well. And in "A Feather so Black," in my opinion, these dynamics are handled fantastically! The evocative and lyrical writing paints a magical world building, almost suspended in time, embellishing a story that takes on the outlines of an elegant dark fairy tale and portraying the complex characters vividly and intensely. The presence of a poignant, swoon-worthy enemies to lovers and that of a pained and tender friends to lovers sent me into juices! And yes, I live for enemies to lovers, but in general don't really appreciate friends to lovers. But here it fully convinced me! And what about the love triangle, which I basically detest?! Well here it is there and I loved it! I loved everything about this book and can't wait to continue!

The story takes place in the insular nation of Fódla, dominated by High Queen Eithne and divided into four major provinces controlled by their respective under-kings. A realm inhabited by humans, devoid of magic, marked by famine, pestilence and brutal pirate raids on the coast. A territory once at war with the Folk realm, to which they were connected through magical portals, now closed or forgotten. Few Folk remain in Fódla, and those few, if discovered, are captured, exploited and/or killed. That's because humans consider the Folk to be dangerous, cruel and brutal, creatures to be feared and eliminated. I was fascinated by this enchanting, dark and well-elaborated world building, full of references to Celtic mythology. There are numerous words in Irish Gaelic in the book, and in this regard, I found the glossary with the explanation and pronunciation of the various terms really helpful. I would like to talk about the Folk realm, but I risk unintentional spoilers, so I avoid. I will just say that I loved it very much and was hypnotized by the brilliant, intense and enchanting descriptions. The magic system, the concept of balance, fascinated me a lot. The writer paints everything in a magical, evocative and lyrical way, creating elegant paintings, almost suspended in time. Seriously, there are scenes that left me breathless because of the beauty of the settings, the situations narrated. A world truly worthy of a dark fairy tale, about which I can express nothing but compliments!

The story proceeds slowly, placidly and sometimes almost sleepily. "A Feather so Black" is a book that takes its time, without hurry, focusing on the introspection of the characters and their analysis. Unlike what it might seem from the plot, in my opinion there is little action, scattered here and there and concentrated mainly in the second half. The narrative follows a recurring pattern for much of the book, with a dynamic that is repeated over and over again, albeit with slight variations, due to a matter precisely of plot. It is a type of narration that one may or may not like, but I personally loved it. In my opinion it helps accentuate the suspended, fairy tale atmosphere even more, allowing the characters to express themselves to the fullest. Through the allusive prose,, rich in sentiment, I sensed a slight melancholy between the pages, which affected me a lot. And then of course there is angst, abundant and tasty, which made me melt and at the same time suffer a lot. I admit that the ending felt a bit rushed compared to the rest of the story, the various plot twists predictable, but still I enjoyed everything!

Fia, protagonist with her only first person pov, won me over! Fia is a changeling, swapped as a child with Princess Eala, the only daughter of High Queen Eithne. Gifted with a powerful and impetuous botanical magic that runs under her skin, Fia remembers nothing about before her arrival in Fódla. Growing up among humans, amid the fear, distrust, mockery, and scorn of others, Fia clung to the queen, whom she considers a mother. A cunning, rigid and manipulative woman, who turned her into her personal weapon, to exploit for her own purposes, trying to deprive her of compassion, tenderness and love. Fia grew up with the belief that only her mother could love her, learning to fear and hate her powers, her Folk side. A belief that has pushed her to try to keep herself at a distance from others, to despise herself, until she is sent to rescue Eala, the perfect sister, the true lost princess. The journey to find the portal first and into the Folk realm later begins to challenge her view of things, leading to unexpected developments. Fia is a complex and tormented person, seemingly tough and indifferent, who hides under a mask of sarcasm years of suffering, loneliness and a sense of inadequacy and not belonging. And then there is Rogan, prince of one of the provinces of Fódla, Fia's childhood best friend. The first to have shown her kindness when they were children, the only one she allowed to get close. A spoiled man, but at the same time kind and loyal, with whom Fia is secretly in love. A man she cannot have, since he is betrothed to Princess Eala. Rogan joins Fia on the journey to rescue the princess, and their sudden and close proximity, alone after years apart, rekindles feelings that were never buried. Rogan is a character I enjoyed in his imperfections, mistakes, and frailties. As mentioned above, I am not particularly fond of friends to lovers, but here I enjoyed it a lot! The short and several flashbacks reconstruct the evolution of their relationship and moved me a lot! The suffering in their scenes, due to all their shared experience, their memories, is really intense! And then there is Irian, a fae lord, kidnapper of Eala and holder of a weapon that Fia must retrieve for Fódla's well-being. A character as fascinating as he is dangerous and dark, endowed with great powers, to whom Fia feels unexpectedly attracted. Their relationship is a sizzling enemies to lovers that made me swoon so much, laced with a good dose of subterfuge and a lot of angst. I would like to tell more about Irian but risk spoilers, so I avoid it. I will just say that I loved him from the start and obviously he has my heart and my preference! As anticipated, there is a love triangle in "A Feather so Black," but I found it so well handled that it did not cause me any annoyance. The spicy then made me sweat a lot, with some really juicy scenes that prompted my hormones to do somersaults.

All in all, this is a start to a series that I loved very much and I can't wait to read the sequel!

Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for giving me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

“Rechtmar’s son desires you.” “I noticed, may I kill him for it?”

From this quote near the beginning of the book I knew I would love Fia the female main character.
The world Lyra has created is rich with lore and magic. With dark forests, haunted castles and a whole variety of magical beings.

The first book in the Fair Folk series follows Fia, a changeling left to a human queen following the kidnapping of the Queens own daughter. Fia has grown up within the Queens court and has been forged into the Queens weapon. Her and her childhood crush Rogan a Prince from another court are sent by the Queen to rescue the Queen's daughter by passing into the land of The Folk during the full moon.

Fia was a relatable main character and the cast of supporting characters added depth to the story.
The interesting love interests with some spice mixed in made this an enjoyable read and I look forward to seeing how the story pans out in the next book.
I must say that I felt I wanted some more depth to the romance aspects of the story and would love to have seen more development of Fia and Irian's relationship but appreciate the author was trying to find a balance between the romance and fantasy parts of the story.

Lovers of romantasy will enjoy!

3,5 stars.
Let's delve into the book's intricacies. The plot is quite the rollercoaster. Right from the start, it's action-packed and engrossing, especially for someone like me who enjoys faerie tales. The dark tone is expertly handled, and the incorporation of Celtic mythology adds an intriguing layer to the narrative.

However, I hit a bit of a lull in the middle. The story becomes repetitive, particularly during the characters' ventures into the forest. It loses some of its momentum, and I found myself disengaging.

The ending, on the other hand, packs a punch. Kudos to the author for the unexpected twist.

Regarding the characters, there's a bit of a mixed bag. While I enjoyed Irian and Fia as individuals, their romantic relationship felt rushed. As for Rogan, his presence seemed somewhat superfluous.

Overall, despite its flaws, it's a commendable book. I'm intrigued enough to continue with the series and see where the story leads next.

A dark fairytale retelling that celebrates nature in its raw form. The language use throughout is beautiful and I loved the botanical magic. The romance was interesting and messy, which I always like. Enemies to lovers and friends to lovers both feature. The FMC doesn’t really fit in anywhere and I liked how she handled herself.
I also enjoyed how within the book mini stories were told that gave the reader information and riddles. The interwoven story telling was nicely done. I would recommend to the romantasy lovers out there. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an E-ARC. This is a voluntary review of my own thoughts.

Thank you to NetGalley and Little Brown Book Group UK, for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A Feather So Black started well, but around halfway done, I lost my interest. I was not a fan of the love triangle. I enjoyed Rogan's and Fia's
Arguments. Their shared history and forbidden love made them an interesting pair. I know Rogan was often selfish, but he was a way better character than Irian. I felt like he had to be perfect, so He could be the better choice for Fia. The story was way too slow and repetitive.

A Feather So Black

Thank you to the author, Netgalley and Little Brown Book for the eARC.

5⭐️

I absolutely loved this book. So much that I'm struggling to find the words to describe how it made me feel.

The story was utterly captivating and so beautifully written that I couldn't put this book down. The world building was heavy and I can see why some people struggled to get into this book but I loved it. It was well explained but to understand the mythological words using the glossary was inevitable.

Fia became one of my favourite FMCs. Her character development was my favourite thing about this story, how she went from self hatred to love and accept herself.
I usually don't like love triangles, but this book is a great example how to write one correctly.
I just couldn't hate Rogan. He made some bad decisions but not because he is a bad person but because he wanted what's the best for his kingdom.
I'm absolutely in love with Irian and I loved the relationship between him and Fia.
The spice level in this book was perfect.

The story is full of twists and turns, and after that ending I can't wait for the second book!

I will definitely recommend this book to my followers on my social media platforms close to the release date.

A Feather So Black is an enchanting fantasy romance filled with stories, wild fae and complicated family ties.

Fia is a changeling child abandoned in the human world in place of a princess, and raised as a weapon to save the sister she replaced. But when Fia ventures into the world of the fae to rescue her, she's met by a sister as complicated as the fae she has grown up among, and a curse it might cost Fia everything to break.

Selene's rich world building and beautiful natural imagery made this so enjoyable to read. I also loved the complicated relationships between the characters and would definitely like to see some of these explored further in the next book. Fia's character growth was strong, and I loved her many conflicted moments throughout this story. My favourite character, however, was definitely Corra, who was so much fun in every scene they were in!

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This had so much potential but it never delivered unfortunately.

The premise is good but it just doesn't hit the spot and I found it hard to get through.

The MMC was very much like the main character from a popular book and reading other reviews others see it too.

The comparison to Cruel prince isn't right in my opinion, they're completely different.

I felt no connection to any characters unfortunately, I think that's needed in a fantasy book.

this book is one of the few books I’ve read this year that managed to enthral me completely. every time I opened my Kindle, I felt transported into the story. I was at the edge of the forest with Fia, I was breaking and mending alongside her. I was giggling and crying, loving and despairing.

the story is complex, beautiful and magical. so incredibly unique, which is quite rare in fantasy book nowadays. and the writing! good, whimsical prose is such an important for me, and this book delivered. the words are woven together so perfectly, the characters feel so real, and the love (in all its forms) shines so bright.

I cannot recommend this book enough, and I will be waiting patiently for the sequel so I can dive right back in this majestic, divine world.

This is a Faerie story true to its core, mesmerizing and dangerous, where it's easy to lose track of time and truth.
There's so much I love about this book: the celtic mythology, the reversed roles (kinda), the deep dark vibes and the real strong FMC.
Fia is of the fair folk but raised as a changeling by the queen of the humans. Eala is the queen's daughter, raised by the Fairies, Rogen is a human princeling bound to save Eala, and Irian is ... shadow daddy.
In this story it's not the human entering the world of the Fair Folk, but the other way around. The dangers though are just as real, and what was a straightforward quest becomes world-changing events.
A Feather so Black is super immersive. The danger is palpable, and even though the date was stated in the chapter titles, I found myself lost in time. Sometimes things got blurry, and truth and lies were not easily separated.
These things were the absolute strength of the book, but in the middle part also sometimes a weakness. At times I wasn't sure where things were headed, and if Fia lost her way along with the storytelling.
The ending though...oh the ending! It restored my faith in the story, the author, and our protagonists. Now I can't wait to read/listen to book 2.

4,5/5 stars

Thank you @netgalley and @littlebrownbookgroup_uk for the ebook in advance!

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This book was such an enchanting surprise. Although the story and plot were built upon years of literary traditions and tropes, and were very predictable, what I did not expect was how utterly obsessed I would be with the author’s writing style.
Really. The writing was so unbelievably poetic I must have highlighted a thousand sentences and I still can’t believe the way some of those are still echoing around my head days after I’ve finished reading it.

The main character was strong and loveable, her journey was often heartbreaking, but her determination to find herself and the place where she belongs was moving.
And yes, most of these characters have been written several times before, by many different authors, but it works.

The only two things that made me give this 4.5 stars and not 5 are the fact that the glossary should have come at the beginning of the book, not the end. I quickly decided that I would not interrupt my reading to look for the translation of the Gaelic words used or the description of the creatures that all had Gaelic names, but I would have been glad to realize beforehand there was indeed a glossary at the end that I could have checked. I loved the way Gaelic was woven with English because of the atmospheric quality it gave the story, though, and it was something even more true with the audiobook (the narrator was amazing).

The second thing would be the ending, that I felt was a bit confusing as I wished there had been more explanations as to what happened before we had to leave the characters until the next book.
That being said, I CANNOT wait for the sequel and all the things that are teased at the end.

Thanks to Little Brown Book and Netgalley for this e-ARC in exchange of an honest review.

Unfortunately it's a no for me. I tried my best to finish the book but it was dragging me to a reading slump and life is too short to be forcing myself to read books that I don't vibe with. I DNF'ed at around 15% because I just couldn't understand a thing of what I was reading. I didn't like the prose which was way too convoluted for my liking, I didn't like the FMC and the way we were introduced to her, and the world-building was super confusing to me. Some mythological words were dropped but like what do they mean??? Brùnaidhaen? Murúcha? Pùcaí? Why not adding a glossary or just like... explanations somewhere? You know this confused meme? I was like this the whole time.

I originally picked this book because the description really seemed super intriguing and I loved the cover too. I really tried my best to into it with an open=mind but ended up giving up. I'm happy this book is working for some people, just not for me!

Wow this was fantastic, the magic and different realms created a fascinating world which was complex, dark and intriguing.

I’m so glad this wasnt a tale where the changling suffered abuse at the hands of her foster family. The love she received might’ve been a mirage to get what they needed from her, but it made Fia who she was in the end. I absolutely dislike her first love interest Rogan continuously calling her changeling as if to remind her of where they stood and could never be. Irian was a dark and desirable breath of fresh air for Fia in this tale.

Lastly Eala was abhorrent and manipulative, but maybe thats her experience also shaping her just as Fia was shaped.

I really enjoyed this and will be keeping my eyes out for the next book!

Huge thank you to NetGalley, Little, Brown Book Group UK, and the author for a galley of this book in return for an honest review.

I cannot think of the last time I read something where the world building was through, or the language so deliberate. Lyra Selene has crafted a work that is utterly sublime, every sentence, every description, every exchange of dialogue, has been so deeply considered, and that attention to detail, and deliberate sense of craft is so impressive, there are hardly words to describe it. Selene delivers a master class in how to build and deploy a lexus. She also integrates elements of Irish Gaeilge, all though possibly the words are more based in Irish than taken directly from the language - either way it is done skilfully, and understandably.

A Feather So Black is a Celtic / Irish inspired fantasy romance unlike anything you will have read before. It is utterly captivating. I loved Fia, and I loved this world. Selene has taken the time not only to build a world that feels believable, even as it feels alien, she has also taken the time to answer the questions, and fill the holes, that I think some other fantasy writers get away with. There are rules here, a set of social mores and physics that govern both the mortal realm, and that of the fae.

The characters are as lovable as they are loathsome, and they respond, not like written creatures, but like people. Elements of this book were unpredictable not because Selene did not lay her groundwork, but because you could only truly rely on the cast to respond as a person would. I think this really reinforced the relationships in the narrative, nothing was perfect, but so many things felt genuine.

My only quibble with this book was the somewhat repetitive arc: as they could only enter Otherworld on set nights, and for set amounts of time, there was a criticality to the narrative that was unavoidable. I think Selene dealt with this very well, but with the length of the novel it did lend a certain predictability to some things.

Overall, this is a 5 star read, with exceptional world building, and a brilliant story.

This review will go up on Goodreads, StroyGraph, and my blog on the 1st March 2024, in line with the guidance from Little, Brown Group.

This book is literally amazing. The comparasions between it and “The Cruel Prince” are justified. I haven’t enjoyed a book as much in a long time. It has changelings and nature magic and faerie courts and a love triangle that for once doesn’t feel predestined in one direction. It’s kind of a vague retelling of the swan Princess but with a sidhe twist. It is the first in a series and I for one will be eagerly awaiting the next instalment.

The play between the protagonists had me giggling, swooning and then rooting for them. The plot is intricate with multiple sub-plots and is expertly executed. I can’t wait to read the next book by the author already.

2 Stars

I was so excited for this book as it sounded like my kind of story. Unfortunately for me, it failed in nearly every aspect and I was left bored and disconnected.

A Feather so Black is about a Fae/human changeling named Fia who was switched with a princess at a young age. She was brought up by the Queen to believe she is unlovable and only good as a weapon against others. Fia has powers that means she can control aspects of the natural world, mainly plants. Fia's best friend and past lover Rogan is the betrothed of her "sister", the princess taken to Fae lands. When the Queen finds access to these lands, she tells Fia and Rogan to go save her daughter who is cursed to be swan by day and human at night. The story then continues as they joirney into this new world and face their feelings for each other.

To start off, I wanted to DNF at about 10% but had seen reviews saying it got better so I stuck with it. A book that would usually take me 2 days to read took 8 days, which shows how much I disliked the story and felt disconnected from it. The first half was so slow and boring that I struggled on every page and really wish I had DNFed early on. The story becomes so repetitive to the point I had to start skim reading as it felt like I was reading the same story and internal monologues over and over again. The world building wasn't awful but too many Gaelic words were used without explanation which added more frustration. The plot was just so basic and vague!
The characters are also so dull, 2D and lacking in any real personality. They are meant to be in their early twenties but have the emotional maturity of fifteen year olds. This is meant to be an adult fantasy but the characters act more like YA characters, other than the odd explicit sex scene. There was nothing really in the story that made this book "Adult" as it was all pretty basic and without the (badly written) sex, it definitely would have been YA.

I need to feel connected to the lead character to be fully immersed in stories. Sadly, I really struggled with Fia as she was either constantly pining over Rogan or obsessing over the fact the Queen only thinks she is good as a weapon and that she is unlovable. I would expect this of at 16 year old but not a 20 year old. She had no real personality of her own. There was little humour or real depth and it made connecting with her impossible as she was just so irritating. Rogan was also so dull, I won't bother explaining about him.
The only character I did like was a Fae named Irian who actually had substance and a personality.

I am a HUGE romance lover but this story has a love...square?! It was all a bit too much and got old very quickly. It was the main focus of the story when the issue of saving the princess should have been. Although the romance did get better by the end, I still found it hard to care due to my lack of connection to Fia.

The writing was an odd mix of some beautiful lyrical scenes and other basic dialogue and boring prose. The pacing was also so badly done with nothing happening for 80% of the book and then tons thrown in at the end (a lot of which didn't make sense).

Overall, I wish I hadn't wasted so much time on this book and think even 2 Stars is being kind. The repetition, boring characters and lack of a cohesive story gave an exhausting read that I simply cannot recommend. Also, it is NOTHING like The Cruel Prince.

Please note that I was given this ebook in exchange for an honest review.