Thank you to NetGalley, Orbit and the author for early access to the ebook in exchange for an honest review.

After enjoying a Feather So Black so much, I was super-keen to continue the story and read A Crown So Silver. I am glad to report that I am still really enjoying this trilogy. Book 2s are hard, and I wasn't sure whether I was going to start to lose interest, but this kept me engaged throughout, and I am very much looking forward to the final instalment. A fun, fantasy romance with an intriguing plot. I'd recommend the audio if you find some of the names/places pretty tricky. I was glad to have both.

A perfect next book! I adored the first book and I was so excited to dive back in and it definitely didn’t disappoint! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book.

Let me start this tale at the beginning.

The beginning which also happens to be the end…

You see, I finished the first book in this trilogy (?) and was shocked to find it wasn’t a standalone! I saw the threads for a sequel, there was a lot left unresolved and some threads to be pulled, but at the same time it felt like it could be a standalone…or that could have just been my tiredness…by the time the book was done, I was done!

And then here we are with this one. I was curious to see where this would go and if it would change my mind or feelings at all about the first book.

And well, two things.

1) for most of this book, no, it didn’t change my mind. It felt like it wasn’t doing much and didn’t need to exist. And then it picked up. I’m still not overly convinced we needed this sequel, considering the ending was pretty much the same as the first, but alas…

2) I did it AGAIN!!!!! I thought this was it. This was the end. This was the conclusion. SIKE. There’s going to be another one!!

I am interested in the next instalment as this book did begin to pick up around 50% in and I’m intrigued to see where it all goes how it all ends but at the same time, I wish it had ended here.

I did enjoy quite a few things about this novel, particularly getting to know Wayland (please dump Irain Fia, I beg), Laoise (she’s cool) and more Sinéad. And Linn!!!! I also really liked the giant whose name I’ve forgotten. I loved these new relationships. I also enjoyed digging deeper in to the plot, however I do still find myself largely confused about what’s gone on.

I didn’t like how for a lot of this book it felt so repetitive and like it wasn’t getting anywhere. I didn’t like that we barely got to see any of the trials and that Fia forgave so easily.

Overall, the book was an up and down ride for me and a mixed bag. At some points I was really enjoying it and then the crescendo would just fall flat again and it felt like I was forcing myself to read it.

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Plotwise, i really enjoyed the combat scenes, I really wish we had more of them. I loved the female friendships we see begin to form, even with a rather predictable betrayal. The addition of the two new female characters was needed to counteract the abundance of hormonal males. While I missed the corra, I enjoyed the scenes with the new animal companion immensely.

The plot definitely didn't go in the direction I was expecting after book 1 and almost felt like the entire book was written just to get a certain object to a certain person before we go back to the main plot of the coming war.

The romance in this one was somewhat lacklustre. Our couple from the end of book 1 spent most of the time arguing, and honestly, Fia was right he was being a complete pain in the rear. It made me sad because I felt like in book 1, it was a big point that he respected her power when the other feared it. In this one, he doesn't even trust her to make choices, and so I almost wanted her to jump ship to Wayland.

Sadly, I just don't think this series is for me. There are some pieces I really enjoyed, but for the most part, it didn't hit like I needed it to and I don't see myself continuing with it.

I received an advance review copy of this book, and this review represents my honest opinion. Thank you to netgalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

✨A Crown So Silver ✨

“Not in a thousand lifetimes will I ever let you go.”😭

This was a highly anticipated sequel for me and it did not disappoint.
Firstly, I thoroughly enjoyed re-reading book one last week which reminded me of all the love I have for it, for Fia, for all the beauty and rawness portrayed in it.

A Crown So Silver is just as amazing, but in a different way. Connections made in the first book are put to the test. Our Fia faces new challenges and some old and new characters change the destiny of our MCs.
It was so good, unexpected, and I have been entranced by this world for two weeks straight now.

But I must say Lyra Selene really played with my feelings in this book😭 I did not expect all the tension, betrayal, and anguish!!
Aaagh I love this series, it’s truly so worth it!

My final thoughts are that this book is different in vibes than the first one, there are higher stakes and bigger plot-twists. Be prepared for it and enjoy the ride!
Now I must cry until the next one comes out…🫠

Thank you Netgalley, the publisher, and author for this e-ARC. All opinions are my own.

In truth I much preferred the first book. While I was really excited to dive back into this world and revisit the characters, I found that the first half of this book dragged for me. The pacing felt slow. Unfortunately, it just didn’t grip me the way I had hoped.

That said, the second half of the book was a definite improvement. The plot started to pick up, and I finally felt myself getting more invested in the twists and turns. There were moments of tension and emotion that reminded me of why I enjoyed the first book. While the ending provided some satisfying moments, it wasn’t quite enough to fully make up for the slower start.

We return to the enchanting world of the Fair Folk, picking up right where A Feather So Black left off. I was eager to see what challenges awaited Fia and Irian on their next journey.
The highlight of the book for me was definitely the tournament. It was packed with suspense and offered a great opportunity to meet intriguing new characters.
That said, I found the pacing in this sequel a bit uneven, which made it difficult to fully immerse myself in the story. Fia, in particular, was frustrating at times, which made her character arc harder to enjoy. However, the cliffhanger ending has left me desperate to find out what happens next!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- absolutely loved hearing more about Irians past and seeing more of him and Fia🥹

This book started off so intense and honestly really frustrated me so much. But baring with my frustration and getting to the point of understanding and explanation really made me fall in love with this series all over again.

Irians past was soo interesting and I loved finding out more about him. He is truly an amazing man and his story really shows his strength and character and allowed me to understand him more.

Fia really annoyed me in the first half of this book. She came across and naive and immature however in the second half she was soo much better and it allowed me to appreciate her actions.

There is so much arguing in the beginning which is rather frustrating because I just wanted them to be happy but it made for such a great reading.

There is so many plot twists and emotional rollercoasters throughout this book and it had my emotions all over the place.

This book does end on a cliff hanger and I NEED the third book in this trilogy asap. I love this series and I cannot wait to see what happens!!!

Lyra’s writing style and world building is amazing and really allowed me to picture the scenes and fall in love with the world all over again. The characters developments were amazing to read and the writing style makes for an easy and enjoyable read.

Thank you to Lyra and Netgalley for the ARC of this book 🫶

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book.
I love the story and characters but have to be honest that the intro and first chapter almost made me give up on it as the felt rushed and confused as I got into chapter 2 I started to get a better feel of the book and started to enjoy it and was fully hooked.

Having loved Fia and Irian in A Feather So Black, I was very excited to read the sequel and see where their journey took them next.

Once again, I couldn't put this book down.

All the things I loved about the first book are back in abundance - the beautiful and descriptive language, Celtic folklore, Fia and Irian, magic and romance.

In addition to this, there are new characters who add a found family element to the story, new villains, more otherworldly creatures, and a whole new setting as the story takes us deeper into Fae lands. Fia is on a quest for vengeance, while Irian is keen to retreat in order to keep her safe. As each strives to meet their own goals, they find themselves in the Silver Isles participating in a deadly tournament while trying to uncover the secrets of a trickster king. The sisters conflict also continues with Eala insinuating herself into the King's Court in a bid to grab more power and thwart Fia's plans.

I really enjoyed the mystery surrounding the king's magic. I was constantly questioning who the true allies and enemies were, which kept me on my toes. I loved seeing Fia and Irian's relationship tested as they grappled with conflicting goals and expectations, and I loved learning more about Irian's past and his early life. I also thought the world building was fabulous. The drama, romance and action delivered on all fronts, and I fell for Fia and Irian all over again, which is exactly what I was hoping for!

My conclusion - A Crown So Silver is a great sequel and the cliffhanger ending promises great things still to come from the Fair Folks trilogy.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book however I wasn't as engrossed as book 1.

Beautiful storytelling but I wanted it to be more pacy as I felt like the first half didn't have enough high stakes moments to keep my attention.

The second half was fabulous. I loved the intensity of potential betrayals and there was so much more tension.

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I really enjoyed book one, and while this book still had beautiful descriptions of the world we'd come to know for me, the story just fell a bit short in places. Some of the less action-packed parts seemed to drag out a little, which you'd expect more from a first book, not the second. The writing style was still great, and Fia was still as strong-willed as she was before. I will definitely be continuing with the series, though.

Thank you to little brown and netgalley for the arc for my honest review.

I really enjoyed the first book in this series and was eager to dive back in, especially with how it ended. I really liked getting to see Fia learn about her new powers and I loved learning more about the world that Selene has created. Selene has a beautiful way of writing and I love how darker this one was in comparison to the first one. I also loved the change of setting and some of the plot points just really fascinated me.

I will admit I struggled a lot with the beginning half of the book. Fia becomes quite impulsive and absolutely disregards how Irian feels after the events of the first book. Their relationship really deteriorated and they were just arguing constantly.

However the book really did pick up around the 45% mark and I'm glad I stuck with it as I really enjoyed the second half of it. We got to know Fia's motivations and why she was acting the way she was. We also got to see what she was feeling in regards to her relationship. I also felt like the second half was better paced and I really do urge you to stick with this one because once it picked up it was amazing and gave me the same vibes of the first one!

I'm excited to see where the story takes us next, especially with that ending! I need to know what happens!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This carries on from the dramatic ending of A Feather So Black, with Fia and Irian fighting to stop Eala’s evil plans, and realising that, despite being wed, they may not know each as well as they’d hoped.

This was gripping and full of fae lore - a fabulous continuation of the Fair Folk series and one that has me eagerly awaiting the next book!

A Crown So Silver follows just after the cliffhanger of A Feather So Black. Fia and Irian must learn to live together, understand each other as both are fighting for control in a complex situation. Fia has just found herself and Irian is terrified of losing her again. Now, they are on the Silver Isles, competing in a tournament to the death. With evil sisters, relationship tensions and a handsome Prinsona, how will their relationship survive?

This is a very simplified version of the plot and I really enjoyed the complexities of it. I thought it would be another trial/hunger games inspired story but an event that happens early on in the book means that Fia is free to follow her own plot, with the competition aspect being secondary. I quite enjoyed that. I liked the introduction of Wayland, said Prinsona, and Laoise, a red headed warrior with a secret. Sinead was also a very good addition, giving another voice to the 12 swan princesses from the first book. I had feared that with Wayland there would be a love triangle (hate them) but while there is one of sorts, it’s not a will they/won’t they kind of situation. The romantic focus was very much Irian and Fia’s relationship as Fia returns from the dead with a want to learn more about herself and Irian desperately wants to keep her safe, even if that means not giving Fia a choice. With her backstory and events from the first book, choice is important and creates good conflict. There was a lot of miscommunication which was irritating at times but the main plot of the story - once it kicked off at the 50% mark - meant that it wasn’t so much of a drag to get through.

The ending of the story was wonderfully dramatic, and leaves me with a bunch of questions for what will happen in the next book. This book did end the same way as the first which would be for parallels and juxtaposition, so hopefully the next one has a little more than Fia being a step towards becoming something else. Again.

Overall, I enjoyed the reading experience of A Crown So Silver. I enjoy Lyra Selene’s writing style as it reads well and is easy to immerse yourself into. I am looking forward to picking up book 3 (hopefully soon)!

I rated 3.5. I still liked the description of the world which made it even more stunning in this second book and for some of the parts I enjoyed it.
I found myself frustrated for more than 50% of the book. I felt it slowed right down to then ramp up to the good bits. The slow parts just dragged on way too long for me personally. I couldn't get to grips with the story to how I felt in the first book and as for Fia well, I don't know how she got even more blinking stubborn in the second book and that infuriated me. The last 5 pages of the book redeemed itself to the rating as now I need to know what happens in the 3rd book.
I will say that I loved the writing style in both books, it's just I felt disconnected too often in this book, which is a shame.

Thank you little, Brown book group UK, orbit and Netgalley for the opportunity and sending the ARC in exchange for an honest review

A wonderful sequel full of mystery and magic that is a fabulous follow up to A Feather So Black. My particular standout was the dual POV and seeing the same things from the different characters.

✨"I was made of mountains and forests and burned-out stars. I was not made for an ending I hadn't earned.‘✨

I had loved ’’a Feather so Black" ,and it’s sequel was definitely one of the reads I was most curious about this year as I really had no idea what to expect.

I found ‘a Crown so Silver’ so similar but at the same time totally different from the previous book: “a Feather so Black” was about finding yourself and putting yourself first. In “a Crown so Silver”on the other hand, it is vital to respect one's own and others' freedom of choice, no matter how stupid or wrong a decision may be.

The lyrical and vivid prose blends with new places, lethal tournaments, new aspects of Irish Folklore, secondary characters who shone and continuous revelations kept me glued to the pages until the end.

The only flaw I found was the relationship between the protagonists which, especially in the middle, I found it really difficult to read..
But I’ve to admit that ,for the way their storylines are handled, arriving at the breaking point helped them both to respect and accept each other's choices and to understand all the ways in which the events of the first book changed them.

✨ ‘A Crown so Silver’ is therefore definitely a good sequel that entertains and surprises in many different ways. And the ending? It is illegal to say the least!

I think this book was the pefect continuation to A Feather so Black - it picks up the story right where it got left previously and the story development did not disappoint!

I especially enjoyed reading about the stories of both characters and how they both perceived what the other went through, which we learn as we go.

I also loved the new setting and the banter between Fia and Irian - some of my favourite characters for sure!

Thank you so much Orbit and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC copy of this book!

3.5 stars
Content warning: death, gore and blood, murdering, deadly tournament, torture, captivity, mind manipulation
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy to review. All thoughts are my own.

I really enjoyed the first book in this series, so I have been anticipating the return to The Fair Folk Trilogy for a long time now. Whilst Lyra Selene's lyrical prose and lush world-building skills returned exceptionally well in this sequel, I struggled to remain interested in the book due to the storyline's progression and subsequent character actions.

I love the concept of morally grey protagonists, and following along with Fia, who isn't afraid to speak up, kill without thought, or fight for the ones she loves now that she's gained her strength as a person was one of my favourite things the author tried to convey in A Crown So Silver. Here is a character who has been forced into somewhat naive suppression of her true self for most of her existence, and she's not prepared to go back there in book 2. Unfortunately, whilst I enjoyed this about her, it wasn't balanced out enough to make it fully believable within some of her actions. Fia is incredibly volatile, and whilst I respect the author's intention, it sometimes was the failure of this book for me. I dislike having to say I loved and hated this character development for her.

Fia's passionate relationship with Irian takes a nosedive as she tries to establish herself and her worth without compromising this newfound power and belief she has in herself. Her feminine rage does have some valid moments, but overall, the miscommunication between the pair grew so tedious. Their relationship fallout was rather unnecessary, especially when another male was introduced. Thus the biggest issue I had with book 1 was reused - though in a poorer attempt this time. It felt like pointless reading to add this character in this manner, especially when he was such a decent addition to the storyline. To feed him into things yet not utilise him as anything more than a convenience tool was unfortunate at best. I'll admit, the romance of this book didn't hit nearly as well as it did in the first, and I'm overall disappointed by both storyline decisions and the excessive smut that filled places where the plot could have been further developed.

I didn't enjoy the tournament element, but I liked that it became more background noise as Fia and her newfound friends discovered the secrets of the isle. A lot of the plot felt too convenient, but the latter parts of this book are utter perfection. The pacing in the first half is very slow going, and it took me a long time to digest this all because of it. I agree with several other reviews telling readers to prepare for this slog, and that the ending is worth the wait, to a point. I think there was definitely room for this story to be constructed in a way to make the first portion less tedious without compromising on storyline progression. It felt overwritten at best, and I can't say I fully recommend people to sit through it to get to the action because I had a lot of issues with this read.

Overall, I think Selene has the potential to conclude this world in a fantastic way and rebuild her characters to be more intriguing in the third instalment. But A Crown So Silver has unfortunately fallen to second-book syndrome. Whilst I loved several moments in this book, it took sheer endurance through a lot of unnecessary elements to get to them, and lessened my interest in this series, which is why despite having a fantastic last portion of the read, I've had to give this an overall lower star rating.