My Review
*A Review by Farahilda*
Oh my stars, I just finished "Kingdom of Faewood" and I'm sitting here in my reading nook, still processing everything! As someone who practically lives for fae fantasy romance, I stumbled upon this gem while searching for my next magical fix, and what a discovery it was.
Let me tell you, darlings, this book had me absolutely enchanted from the start. The world-building is absolutely delicious - and I say this as someone who usually gets overwhelmed by complex magical systems. Yes, there's a glossary at the beginning that might look intimidating, but don't let that scare you away like it almost did me. The author weaves everything together so naturally that you'll be swimming in fae politics and magic before you know it.
The slow-burn romance... *fans self dramatically* When I say slow, I mean GLACIAL. But honestly? It works perfectly here. The tension builds so exquisitely that I found myself clutching my pendant (a family heirloom, if you must know) during certain scenes. And while some might find the lack of spicy content disappointing, I personally found the subtle intimacy far more captivating.
What truly captured my heart was watching our heroine's journey. She's wonderfully complex - perhaps a bit naive at times, but there's such strength in her character development. The exploration of trust and betrayal hit particularly close to home (reminds me of that incident with my second cousin at the Summer Solstice Festival, but that's a story for another time).
Now, I do have a few quibbles. Some might find the pacing a bit uneven, and there were moments where I wished certain elements had been more deeply explored. Also, if you're looking for a standalone story, you should know this is part of a trilogy with quite the emotional ending.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely, especially if you enjoy:
- Traditional fae fantasy with unique twists
- Character-driven stories
- Slow-burn romance that makes you want to scream (in the best way)
- Complex magical worlds
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5 stars)
Just be warned - you'll likely end up like me, counting down the days until the next book releases. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go brew some moonflower tea to calm my nerves after that ending!
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Book Description
The all-knowing semelees swirled around me in the Veiled Between, crooning and writhing. “You’ve come to us, Daughter of Darkness, Princess of Shadows. Tell us what you seek.”
On the Silten continent, I’m the only fae who can walk the Veiled Between. My rare power is immense and dangerous, so the authorities have entrusted me to my guardian who controls my potent magic with an enchanted device.
To avoid the device’s searing punishment, I submit to a dutiful life. Until one terrifying night everything changes.
I’m taken captive by the ruthless Dark Raider—an outlaw wanted in all four kingdoms, who hides behind a mask, and has a body created for sin.
But the Raider whispers a promise I can’t resist—use my magic to find who he seeks, and he’ll obliterate my chains.
Finally, the freedom I’ve craved is within my reach.
Yet finding who he hunts plunges me into a game of deceit among the kingdoms. After uncovering truths I was never meant to know, I’m caught in a web of betrayal, and if I can’t find a way to break free, I’ll have simply traded one imprisonment for another.
Kingdom of Faewood is book one in Fae of Woodlands & Wild, a fae fantasy romance trilogy that takes place in Krista Street’s Supernatural World. This series contains spicy romance, epic worldbuilding, a female fae who’s determined to wield her own fate, a ruthless Dark Raider who will stop at nothing to protect those he loves, and a mysterious ploy circulating throughout the kingdoms.
Krista Street loves writing about coming of age characters who fight to find their place in this world while also finding their one true mate.
Krista Street is a Minnesota native but has lived throughout the U.S. and in another country or two. She loves to travel, read, and spend time in the great outdoors. When not writing, Krista is either chasing her children, spending time with her husband and friends, sipping a cup of tea, or enjoying the hidden gems of beauty that Minnesota has to offer.
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