![]() The spice level (when it’s there) ranges in Young Adult territory. If you’re interested in a gruesome fae story, this is the one for you. This series is definitely a slow burn romance that spans all three novels. The romance didn’t spark as much joy for me as it has for everyone else. I knew which characters were end game, I had seen all the gorgeous fan art and knew who I would eventually be rooting for. ![]() Overall I feel like I missed the hype on this series. I remember cursing aloud and begging my eyes to travel the page faster to see what would happen next. The Queen of Nothing brings us back after a huge cliffhanger! And while I thought there had to be a loophole our main character…didn’t? This book had one of the most shocking moments for me while reading. The writing in this book is definitely on of my favorites. I could so vividly picture every new environment and creature. There are a few scenes that are distinctly memorable, thanks to the lush descriptions of the world building. The Wicked King was a great second installment in this series. This first book did a great job setting up the characters and laying out the plot for what was to come. ![]() These books can be gruesome and cruel, and they don’t pull their punches. To say humans are treated poorly would be a huge understatement. I knew I needed more fae stories in my life from that moment on and was excited to give this world a try. The Cruel Prince gained my attention after reading A Court of Thorns and Roses by SJM. The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, & The Queen of Nothing While there are a few heated exchanges between characters I do think this qualifies as a Young Adult series. This is a great series for fantasy romance lovers. I hope more people pick it up and give it a shot. It’s seriously all of my favorite things in fantasy. There were so many side characters and storylines that finally brought as many answers to the story as questions about what might happen next. The anxiety I had while reading this book, and then realizing that it wasn’t the last book in this series, is unparalleled. Gilded Serpent follows all four of our previous main characters, each getting their own distinct points of view. This novel really dove head first into the politics of this climate, the despair of class systems, as well as continuing the theme of doing what is right, if every option is wrong. ![]() The blessed fighter in charge of the princess’s defense is our second main character, and second point of view. She is thrown into a new land, and becomes so powerful she is tasked with becoming the bodyguard of this kingdom’s princess. The plot itself is so well crafted, and the world so descriptive it feels like I’m exploring new lands alongside them.ĭark Skies is set in the same world with our pirate princess’s best friend. The magic that encompasses the gods and goddesses in this novel is delightful. Our second point of view is her captor, leader of the military force, who only knows law and order. Our heroine is a pirate princess whose crew is forced to work for a corrupt kingdom or face the gallows. Dark Shores, Dark Skies, & Gilded Serpentĭark Shores follows 2 main characters and points of view.
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