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Fated to Darkness #2
The Court of Thorns and Wings
He claimed her, not for love, but for vengeance.
Yet his enemies had other plans.
After Tavish, the ruthless Unseelie King, stole Lira and brought her to his kingdom, he fully intended to drain her royal Seelie blood to free his people and reclaim his rightful lands.
When Lira teetered on the edge of death, something inside him snapped and altered his plans.
Once he succumbed to their fated mate bond, her death was no longer an option, and he stopped fighting the inevitable pull, knowing this very decision could incite his people to rebel against him.
Though he’s determined to find another way to free his people while keeping Lira at his side, the Seelie attack, taking Lira from him.
She’s returned to Seelie land where her parents intend to hand her over to the dragon prince—the man they betrothed her to years ago.
Everything stacks against them being together, but Tavish refuses to accept defeat.
Lira is his… and no one else's. And he’ll kill anyone who gets in his way.
The Court of Thorns and Wings is a slow-burn, royal fae romantasy that includes betrayal, morally gray characters, enemies-to-lovers, villain gets the girl, political intrigue, who did this to you, and touch her and unalive. One-click this story today.
Yet his enemies had other plans.
After Tavish, the ruthless Unseelie King, stole Lira and brought her to his kingdom, he fully intended to drain her royal Seelie blood to free his people and reclaim his rightful lands.
When Lira teetered on the edge of death, something inside him snapped and altered his plans.
Once he succumbed to their fated mate bond, her death was no longer an option, and he stopped fighting the inevitable pull, knowing this very decision could incite his people to rebel against him.
Though he’s determined to find another way to free his people while keeping Lira at his side, the Seelie attack, taking Lira from him.
She’s returned to Seelie land where her parents intend to hand her over to the dragon prince—the man they betrothed her to years ago.
Everything stacks against them being together, but Tavish refuses to accept defeat.
Lira is his… and no one else's. And he’ll kill anyone who gets in his way.
The Court of Thorns and Wings is a slow-burn, royal fae romantasy that includes betrayal, morally gray characters, enemies-to-lovers, villain gets the girl, political intrigue, who did this to you, and touch her and unalive. One-click this story today.
320 pages, Paperback
Published July 1, 2025
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Jen L. Grey
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Reading has always been one of my favorite hobbies, even as a little girl. When I was a toddler, my parents would read stories to me over and over. I would hear them so often that I had the books memorized and could recite the story word by word.
My favorite genres are fantasy, paranormal, and contemporary romance. So of course that's what I'm inclined to write.
I have a husband, two young daughters, and a mini Australian Shepherd. I've lived in Tennessee the majority of my life and love the state.
I'm extremely addicted to caffeine and enjoy drinking coffee and lattes.
I am so pleased that you stopped by my page! Please feel free to follow or contact me at the following pages -
email - authorjenlgrey@gmail.com
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January 23, 2026
4⭐️
OKAY HEAR ME OUT!!
Was this book a piece of art? No.
Was this book anything legendary? Also no.
BUT WAS THIS ONE OF THE MOST FUN EXPERIENCES?? YESSS.
The one thing I've learned from reading this series is to not take anything in here seriously. The characters don't have really any depth, but I love how diverse and funny the personalities are. I feel like at times the "touch her and you die" trope goes a bit far and can definitely put some people off, but hey, I enjoyed it. There are so many strong personalities and I really enjoy that they all mesh well.
My absolute FAVORITE thing about this series is how action packed it is. Every chapter ended on a cliffhanger that just made you keep reading more and more and more. I was able to binge this in 24 hours because it was so fast-paced. The writing is extremely simple and basic, so if you're someone more into epic fantasies that have a lot of depth and substance, this would not be for you. This is simple and funny and entertaining, but that's basically all it really has to it. I think that's kind of why I enjoy it so much is because of all that. I know that I can sit down with one of these books and tune the world out and just get lost in this universe and with these characters.
I wasn't sure if I was going to continue this series since the first one wasn't a favorite, but I'm glad I did because I really enjoyed this one a lot more. This book is extremely beginner friendly, so if you're just getting into the genre this would be great for you! The ratings on this series are very mixed and I can definitely understand why because this series is FAR from perfect. But I rate this what I did because it was just so fun and I was invested. I hate to sound too woke, but after I finished reading this I couldn't help but say that the vibes were there BECAUSE THEY WERE! Would I recommend this to someone who loves deep connections and integrative storytelling? No. But hey, if you want a fast read that will have you laughing and feeling exhilarated, then I'd say go for it!
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𝓟𝓻𝓮-𝓡𝓮𝓪𝓭: 💜⚔️
Very very excited to be back in this universe 🤭
I full expect to finish this within the next 24-48 hours considering how fast this series goes and I'm here for it!!
OKAY HEAR ME OUT!!
Was this book a piece of art? No.
Was this book anything legendary? Also no.
BUT WAS THIS ONE OF THE MOST FUN EXPERIENCES?? YESSS.
The one thing I've learned from reading this series is to not take anything in here seriously. The characters don't have really any depth, but I love how diverse and funny the personalities are. I feel like at times the "touch her and you die" trope goes a bit far and can definitely put some people off, but hey, I enjoyed it. There are so many strong personalities and I really enjoy that they all mesh well.
My absolute FAVORITE thing about this series is how action packed it is. Every chapter ended on a cliffhanger that just made you keep reading more and more and more. I was able to binge this in 24 hours because it was so fast-paced. The writing is extremely simple and basic, so if you're someone more into epic fantasies that have a lot of depth and substance, this would not be for you. This is simple and funny and entertaining, but that's basically all it really has to it. I think that's kind of why I enjoy it so much is because of all that. I know that I can sit down with one of these books and tune the world out and just get lost in this universe and with these characters.
I wasn't sure if I was going to continue this series since the first one wasn't a favorite, but I'm glad I did because I really enjoyed this one a lot more. This book is extremely beginner friendly, so if you're just getting into the genre this would be great for you! The ratings on this series are very mixed and I can definitely understand why because this series is FAR from perfect. But I rate this what I did because it was just so fun and I was invested. I hate to sound too woke, but after I finished reading this I couldn't help but say that the vibes were there BECAUSE THEY WERE! Would I recommend this to someone who loves deep connections and integrative storytelling? No. But hey, if you want a fast read that will have you laughing and feeling exhilarated, then I'd say go for it!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
𝓟𝓻𝓮-𝓡𝓮𝓪𝓭: 💜⚔️
Very very excited to be back in this universe 🤭
I full expect to finish this within the next 24-48 hours considering how fast this series goes and I'm here for it!!
September 23, 2024
If Lira and Tavish bothered to pull their heads out of their asses and focus on literally anything but each other, half the terrible things that happened to them wouldn't have happened. I swear the two of them are like dumb and dumber.
Also, if I had to read another mother effing scene where the faeries are confused by Earth slang, my eyes were going to be permanently stuck in the back of my head from all the rolling I did.
The world is very interesting and I really do want to see how this wraps up. There's just some writing quirks I find really annoying. Not annoying enough for me to dnf, because again, I really do find the world and court politics interesting. Lira and Tavish are just so damn annoying.
Also, if I had to read another mother effing scene where the faeries are confused by Earth slang, my eyes were going to be permanently stuck in the back of my head from all the rolling I did.
The world is very interesting and I really do want to see how this wraps up. There's just some writing quirks I find really annoying. Not annoying enough for me to dnf, because again, I really do find the world and court politics interesting. Lira and Tavish are just so damn annoying.
September 7, 2024
On my knees for book three 🧎♀️ OF COURSE I'M TEAM TAVISH but hear me outttt..... the dragon prince is kind of 🥵 I need a series dedicated to him lol!
October 15, 2024
Is it just me or did the writing seem horrendous? 🙃
December 18, 2024
IN A NUTSHELL:
The custody battle for our FMC continues. That’s basically it. 🤷🏽♀️
Take a shot every time Lira takes a bath. 🥃🥂
The custody battle for our FMC continues. That’s basically it. 🤷🏽♀️
Take a shot every time Lira takes a bath. 🥃🥂
October 25, 2024
Painful to get through. Tavish is weak, he can never protect his mate, Lira. He’s always apologizing for letting her down and she’s always like “Don’t worry about it, I love you, blah blah blah”. The terminology and wording used felt like it was more for a high schooler in my opinion. Lastly, I was getting sick of Lira and Tavish feeling “icky” because they couldn’t even speak to other people because of the fated-mate bond. So Lira speaking to Tavish’s best friend makes Tavish want to kill him?! Like give me a break!!!
December 25, 2024
whoever said tavish is “morally grey” is colourblind 🥰
September 15, 2024
Dnf 20%
Maybe I’m petty and hold grudges but fmc forgave MMC soooo fast. Like not a single negative thought towards him after he basically ensured she’d be brutally beaten and basically killed.
I get their fated. But I’m sorry I cannot stand the cheesy make up and professing their love immediately after something brutal happens to her.
I’m done.
Spice was alright, happens pretty quick after he apologizes
Both are virgins
Maybe I’m petty and hold grudges but fmc forgave MMC soooo fast. Like not a single negative thought towards him after he basically ensured she’d be brutally beaten and basically killed.
I get their fated. But I’m sorry I cannot stand the cheesy make up and professing their love immediately after something brutal happens to her.
I’m done.
Spice was alright, happens pretty quick after he apologizes
Both are virgins
September 17, 2024
So, I just finished this book and… ahmmm. I’m a little disappointed. Actually, scratch that—I’m a lot disappointed. I’m genuinely confused because I really loved the first one, but this? This did not live up to it at all. I wasn’t asking for miracles or unicorns, just a decent plot, a surprising twist, and some good romance. Well, I got the romance, but the other two? M.I.A.
And don’t even get me started on Travish. Why is he so weak? He’s supposed to be this powerful Unseelie King, but the entire book he’s either getting stabbed, almost dying, captured, tortured, captured again—it’s like a highlight reel of “how many ways can this guy fail?” I’m honestly face-palming over here. At this point, he’s spent more time in chains than ruling a kingdom.
On the plus side, Lira finally got her powers back, so she’s no longer the magical deadweight. She even did some of the saving! About time, right?
Will I read the next book? Eh, maybe? Will I recommend this one? Honestly, it’s a hard pass from me—but hey, if you like watching a king’s ongoing misfortunes, go for it!
And don’t even get me started on Travish. Why is he so weak? He’s supposed to be this powerful Unseelie King, but the entire book he’s either getting stabbed, almost dying, captured, tortured, captured again—it’s like a highlight reel of “how many ways can this guy fail?” I’m honestly face-palming over here. At this point, he’s spent more time in chains than ruling a kingdom.
On the plus side, Lira finally got her powers back, so she’s no longer the magical deadweight. She even did some of the saving! About time, right?
Will I read the next book? Eh, maybe? Will I recommend this one? Honestly, it’s a hard pass from me—but hey, if you like watching a king’s ongoing misfortunes, go for it!
January 30, 2026
Unfortunately this book was not for me. The book itself with the fantasy/romance aspect is what makes initially intrigued me. With that said the back and forth with I love you -but I dont, and I want you near me-but I dont ….. This was constant and was back and forth throughout. This just was not a hit for me.
February 12, 2025
The Court of Thorns and Wings is the second book in the Fated to Darkness series and begins right where the first book left off. Readers are immediately thrust into the world where two sides are essentially fighting for Lira. The Unseelie because half the fae want her blood and the other few have grown to love her (including her fated mate, the King of the Unseelie). The Seelie want her back because that’s where her parents reside and they want to marry her off to the dragon king. Who will win?
Honestly, we don’t find out which side wins in this book and you have to wait until book 3 for it all to wrap up. However, we do see some escaping, a lot of treason within the kingdoms, and families essentially going to war with one another. It’s an action-packed plot that doesn’t stop until the end.
One of my main gripes with this series is how both the MCs lack a lot of personality. For a king and princess of two different worlds you’d think they’d have a ton but it’s severely lacking. I was hoping we’d see some growth in this one but there really wasn’t. Perhaps the books are just too short to cover it all? I don’t know but it’s been a bit of a disappointment.
In any event, this is an easy fantasy series to get through so if you’re looking for a romantasy that’s quick and fun then this may be good for you.
𝗠𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐⭐⭐
Honestly, we don’t find out which side wins in this book and you have to wait until book 3 for it all to wrap up. However, we do see some escaping, a lot of treason within the kingdoms, and families essentially going to war with one another. It’s an action-packed plot that doesn’t stop until the end.
One of my main gripes with this series is how both the MCs lack a lot of personality. For a king and princess of two different worlds you’d think they’d have a ton but it’s severely lacking. I was hoping we’d see some growth in this one but there really wasn’t. Perhaps the books are just too short to cover it all? I don’t know but it’s been a bit of a disappointment.
In any event, this is an easy fantasy series to get through so if you’re looking for a romantasy that’s quick and fun then this may be good for you.
𝗠𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐⭐⭐
September 15, 2024
2.5/3? I was at 90% and still didn’t care at all about what was happening. DNF’ing series
December 2, 2024
My rating: I actually DNF’d at 60%. The first book was okay. The writing wasn’t the best, but I was enjoying the story and the romance. Unfortunately the second book just wasn’t it for me. Where was the tension? The chemistry? And the writing I felt got worse.
October 25, 2024
Need this book to come out now
Update: after finishing the book lol the ending had me hurting for tavish!! Can’t wait to start book 3!!
Update: after finishing the book lol the ending had me hurting for tavish!! Can’t wait to start book 3!!
May 27, 2025
Such a fun and magical ride!
This second book in The Court of Thorns and Wings series absolutely pulled me in. We’ve got fairies, dragons, Seelie and Unseelie courts, fated mates, betrayal, found family—basically all my favorite things wrapped into one. I honestly think I liked this one even more than the first, and a big part of that is because the main couple isn’t busy denying their feelings anymore (thank you!). The magical world-building continues to be rich and immersive, and I’m pretty sure a second romance is starting to bubble up—which I am so here for. Can’t wait to see where the next book takes us!
This second book in The Court of Thorns and Wings series absolutely pulled me in. We’ve got fairies, dragons, Seelie and Unseelie courts, fated mates, betrayal, found family—basically all my favorite things wrapped into one. I honestly think I liked this one even more than the first, and a big part of that is because the main couple isn’t busy denying their feelings anymore (thank you!). The magical world-building continues to be rich and immersive, and I’m pretty sure a second romance is starting to bubble up—which I am so here for. Can’t wait to see where the next book takes us!
February 5, 2025
The writing just isn’t great and I genuinely am so over the obsessive fated-mate trope. These two are OVERLY obsessive with each other, to the point where I’m rolling my eyes every other paragraph. Like hello?! There is a world outside of each other!! I probably won’t read the next one and just look at spoilers for it because it was hard to be invested in this one
September 23, 2024
I am absolutely obsessed with Tavish and Lira and if they don’t kill Eldrin I will.
Also, I knew from the first interaction between Pyralis and Eiric that there would be something between them. Him or Finnian
Also, I knew from the first interaction between Pyralis and Eiric that there would be something between them. Him or Finnian
October 28, 2024
It was a decent read. But if I hear the word “fated mate” one more time….
August 18, 2024
Picking up where the last book left off, Lira has been badly injured and on the brink of death. Tavish has realized he was a fool to deny his fated mate but he won’t make that mistake again. And lucky for him because of Lira’s rare healing ability she is alive. Alive enough for the two of them reconcile and figure out what to do next. But things get complicated quick when Lira is taken by the Seelie to her parents. And Tavish and Finnian follow to save her and get captured. Now they all must be smart and figure out how to escape. With Lira’s parents determined to make Lira obey them and follow through on their promise to betroth her to the dragon prince, Lira is trying to play along against all frustrations. She was a kid when they sent her away and she is no longer that obedient daughter. She will fight for those she loves with everything she has. Lot goes down in this book! And of course an epic cliffhanger that has me itching for the next book. I loved how far Lira and Tavish have come. Those two have finally figured out what they are to one another and have come so far. But the Unseelie and Seelie are making things harder on everyone. Peace is far away and they still have so many enemies and things to figure out. Definitely looking forward to seeing how everything plays out and these two get the happily ever after they deserve!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
September 15, 2024
Barely 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
AND HE’S A VIRGIN ALSO?!?!? A hott, sexy, beautiful FAE KING is a virgin at the age of 26/ 27. 🙄
I can’t suffer through the rest of this cheesiness. 🧀
It’s the same story and action regurgitated from book 1. I don’t even care about what is happening. The characters have ZERO depth.
Book 3 is a no for me. I won’t even remember that I read 2/3 of this story by the time the book is out next month. 🤷🏻♀️
AND HE’S A VIRGIN ALSO?!?!? A hott, sexy, beautiful FAE KING is a virgin at the age of 26/ 27. 🙄
I can’t suffer through the rest of this cheesiness. 🧀
It’s the same story and action regurgitated from book 1. I don’t even care about what is happening. The characters have ZERO depth.
Book 3 is a no for me. I won’t even remember that I read 2/3 of this story by the time the book is out next month. 🤷🏻♀️
June 4, 2025
This was soooooo bad. I started skimming at like 86% because I just couldn't do it anymore. The plot is there but the writing is TERRIBLE. It's like the author just took every popular phrase from other fantasy books and threw it in here. I don't need them to tell me everything they're thinking either. Someone just needs to run this through Word for conciseness. I just can't get over how much I disliked reading this 😭
November 21, 2024
everyone in this series (besides Finnian) needs to be in anger management. the book could’ve ended in 3 pages if they had talked for like .2 seconds without trying to kill each other or marry Lira off to a dragon. also, why are you having sex while one of you in imprisoned, do you not think it might be a good time to, i don’t know, ESCAPE?!?
November 1, 2024
One of my favorite Fae love story
April 7, 2025
I liked this story but wanted more about the war between the seelie and unseelie to be revealed lots of betrayal going on in this series I for sure do not know who to trust
November 22, 2024
3.5 ⭐️ twas a good time
February 17, 2025
MMC tries to kill her multiple times through trials, she dies at the end of book 1, comes back to life, and is instantly in love with the MMC.
Bîtch, if someone put me through deadly trials where I almost died each time, and then actually DID die?! You can bet your ass I am looking at revenge.
No thank you.
Hard pass. ✋
Audiobook is in dual POV's narrated via duet narration. If you like the series, I do suggest the audiobook since it is well done. Story just sucks.
Bîtch, if someone put me through deadly trials where I almost died each time, and then actually DID die?! You can bet your ass I am looking at revenge.
No thank you.
Hard pass. ✋
Audiobook is in dual POV's narrated via duet narration. If you like the series, I do suggest the audiobook since it is well done. Story just sucks.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 11, 2025
I just feel nothing
September 8, 2025
Nope. Got the ick halfway through but I did finish it. Another cliff hanger but I don’t think I can handle another one
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