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Brothers of Fairwitch Isle #3
This Prince Is Not Charming: A Cozy Fantasy Romance
The Bachelor meets cozy romantasy as a dressmaker is forced into a competition to marry the high prince-who also happens to be her best friend.
All Cerriwen Morgane wants is to live a quiet life caring for her anxious father. That's hard when they run a dress shop right next to a sentient castle that always seems to be under attack. Still, she tries to shield her father from all the stress.
Until the castle invokes a series of trials for the next queen-and chooses Ceri as one of the contestants. Now Ceri is forced to compete against six others to become Cillian Wolfgang's wife. She has no desire to marry the playboy prince, not when they've been best friends since childhood. Then there's the fact that her father's anxiety will be at an all-time high.
Despite her attempts to lose, the castle keeps sending Ceri to the next round. Worse, the more romantic dates and intimate challenges she's forced on with Cillian, the attraction they've refused to acknowledge becomes harder to ignore. When the lines of their friendship are blurred, neither are prepared for the consequences. Especially when the castle's true motivations for the competition are revealed, putting their feelings, their friendship, their futures, at risk.
This Prince Is Not Charming is a standalone cozy, spicy romantasy with magical trials, friends-to-lovers romance, and a conniving castle.
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All Cerriwen Morgane wants is to live a quiet life caring for her anxious father. That's hard when they run a dress shop right next to a sentient castle that always seems to be under attack. Still, she tries to shield her father from all the stress.
Until the castle invokes a series of trials for the next queen-and chooses Ceri as one of the contestants. Now Ceri is forced to compete against six others to become Cillian Wolfgang's wife. She has no desire to marry the playboy prince, not when they've been best friends since childhood. Then there's the fact that her father's anxiety will be at an all-time high.
Despite her attempts to lose, the castle keeps sending Ceri to the next round. Worse, the more romantic dates and intimate challenges she's forced on with Cillian, the attraction they've refused to acknowledge becomes harder to ignore. When the lines of their friendship are blurred, neither are prepared for the consequences. Especially when the castle's true motivations for the competition are revealed, putting their feelings, their friendship, their futures, at risk.
This Prince Is Not Charming is a standalone cozy, spicy romantasy with magical trials, friends-to-lovers romance, and a conniving castle.
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298 pages, Paperback
First published July 15, 2026
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July 19, 2026
She has done it again!! I am absolutely in love with this whole world! The brothers of Fairwitch Isle is so cozy, dramatic, romantic and suspenseful!
I loved the story from the start! I have been waiting for Ceri and Cillians story and it did not disappoint!!! A bachelor inspired love story is always fun!!
So fun to have childhood friends who knows eachother so it's not an issue of not knowing but it's an issue of seeing eachother in a different way, admitting to it and not let it stop you from experiencing love.
It's so fun that more and more sentient things gets introduced and incorporated in the story! I love all of the beings and especially the castle and it's subtle meddeling in the brothers affairs.
It's an incredible romantic and spicy story full of adventure and hope!
Thank you Tee Harlowe for continuing to give me ARCs of these incredibly beautiful and magical stories you create!
I loved the story from the start! I have been waiting for Ceri and Cillians story and it did not disappoint!!! A bachelor inspired love story is always fun!!
So fun to have childhood friends who knows eachother so it's not an issue of not knowing but it's an issue of seeing eachother in a different way, admitting to it and not let it stop you from experiencing love.
It's so fun that more and more sentient things gets introduced and incorporated in the story! I love all of the beings and especially the castle and it's subtle meddeling in the brothers affairs.
It's an incredible romantic and spicy story full of adventure and hope!
Thank you Tee Harlowe for continuing to give me ARCs of these incredibly beautiful and magical stories you create!
July 15, 2026
Tee Harlowe has done it again! This was a beautiful cosy romantasy of childhood friends realising they are so much more, communities stepping in to help and the ever growing threat of the Brotherhood lurking on the Fairwitch city. I really loved how all the past scenes with these characters were really Easter eggs to what was going to happen in this book. I did not fully see the twist coming and I'm so excited to read more of this world.
Thank you for the arc, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you for the arc, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
July 16, 2026
A full ARC review to come. But every book in this series is an absolute banger.
July 22, 2026
This Prince is Not Charming is the third book in the Brothers of Fairwitch Isle series and I had such a fun time reading it. It can be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading the series in order, because the found family and the way this world builds from book to book are amazing.
I was so excited to finally get Cillian and Ceri’s story, and it was such a great continuation of the series. Cillian and Ceri have been close friends since childhood, but ever since Castle appointed Cillian as High Prince, he started distancing himself from everyone. I was curious to understand why he always seemed so calm and controlled on the outside, and why he tried so hard to deny his feelings for Ceri, even though it had been obvious for a while that there was something between them. I really liked finally seeing things from his perspective and understanding what was behind that distance. Seeing how much he had been suppressing, and how convinced he was that he had to hide parts of himself to be worthy of being High Prince, gave his story more emotional weight than I expected.
Cillian and Ceri’s friends-to-lovers romance was really sweet, with so much mutual pining, tension and suppressed feelings between them. Their chemistry and banter were great, and once they stopped fighting their feelings and protecting each other from the truth, it was so satisfying to finally see them admit how they felt. Cillian’s humour and sarcasm brought so many fun moments, but I also loved seeing his more vulnerable side, especially as he started to understand that the people who loved him didn’t need him to be someone else. And my gosh, that bathtub scene was amazing!
I also felt for Ceri and how much she had put her own life on hold to take care of her father. Her love for him was very clear, but it was also sad to see how isolated she had become and how afraid she was of what choosing Cillian could mean for him. I especially loved that the found family continues to be one of the strongest elements in this series, and it was so heartwarming to see Cillian’s family and Margaret help Ceri understand that she and her father didn’t have to deal with their struggles alone and that they had a community ready to support them.
The marriage trials were also a fun addition, especially because Castle kept pushing Cillian and Ceri together and making it much harder for them to keep pretending there was nothing between them. I really enjoyed meeting the new characters and seeing how each of them added something different to the story. Meera and Marsten were definitely the highlights for me, and it was so sweet to see how they showed up for Ceri. I was also very happy to see more of Morton and Margaret in this book.
Once again, the world-building continues to be one of my favourite parts of this series, and I loved seeing more of the Fair Folk, which I hope we learn more about in the next book. I was not expecting the little twist at the end, which set up the story for the final book perfectly. Now I am even more excited for Lor’s story!
If you love cosy romantasy with friends-to-lovers, marriage trials, a sentient matchmaking castle, banter, humour, found family and spice, then this book is for you. I gave it 4.5 stars, rounded to 5.
Thank you so much Tee for the opportunity to read this ARC. All opinions are my own.
I was so excited to finally get Cillian and Ceri’s story, and it was such a great continuation of the series. Cillian and Ceri have been close friends since childhood, but ever since Castle appointed Cillian as High Prince, he started distancing himself from everyone. I was curious to understand why he always seemed so calm and controlled on the outside, and why he tried so hard to deny his feelings for Ceri, even though it had been obvious for a while that there was something between them. I really liked finally seeing things from his perspective and understanding what was behind that distance. Seeing how much he had been suppressing, and how convinced he was that he had to hide parts of himself to be worthy of being High Prince, gave his story more emotional weight than I expected.
Cillian and Ceri’s friends-to-lovers romance was really sweet, with so much mutual pining, tension and suppressed feelings between them. Their chemistry and banter were great, and once they stopped fighting their feelings and protecting each other from the truth, it was so satisfying to finally see them admit how they felt. Cillian’s humour and sarcasm brought so many fun moments, but I also loved seeing his more vulnerable side, especially as he started to understand that the people who loved him didn’t need him to be someone else. And my gosh, that bathtub scene was amazing!
I also felt for Ceri and how much she had put her own life on hold to take care of her father. Her love for him was very clear, but it was also sad to see how isolated she had become and how afraid she was of what choosing Cillian could mean for him. I especially loved that the found family continues to be one of the strongest elements in this series, and it was so heartwarming to see Cillian’s family and Margaret help Ceri understand that she and her father didn’t have to deal with their struggles alone and that they had a community ready to support them.
The marriage trials were also a fun addition, especially because Castle kept pushing Cillian and Ceri together and making it much harder for them to keep pretending there was nothing between them. I really enjoyed meeting the new characters and seeing how each of them added something different to the story. Meera and Marsten were definitely the highlights for me, and it was so sweet to see how they showed up for Ceri. I was also very happy to see more of Morton and Margaret in this book.
Once again, the world-building continues to be one of my favourite parts of this series, and I loved seeing more of the Fair Folk, which I hope we learn more about in the next book. I was not expecting the little twist at the end, which set up the story for the final book perfectly. Now I am even more excited for Lor’s story!
If you love cosy romantasy with friends-to-lovers, marriage trials, a sentient matchmaking castle, banter, humour, found family and spice, then this book is for you. I gave it 4.5 stars, rounded to 5.
Thank you so much Tee for the opportunity to read this ARC. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC review, I'm so privileged to be on Tee Harlowe's ARC team. I've been fortunate to have this whole series in ARCs and I am loving every second of Brother of Fairwitch Isle series, and this one is not any different. Tee Harlowe is the best at writing your Cozy Romantasies
Here we follow another Wolfgang brother, Cillian and Ceri. Ceri and her father who she cares for own a dress shop next to the sentient castle where her best friend since childhood(Cillian) and his family live. Ceri is doing everything to take care of her anxious father when the castle decides for her, that she will be part of a series of trials with other women to decide who will marry the High Prince/her best friend Cillian.
I think the castle wanted the 2 of them together because it kept bringing her back into the trials despite her attempts to lose. She and Cillian are both hiding their true feelings for each other to protect each other, but the trials begin to force them together in ways they aren't use to which leads them to coming to terms with their hidden feeling for each other and finally letting each other know.
The trials are stressful and fearful, as the person who loses is removed and disappears, not Ceri though which leaves her even more stressed worrying about her father and who will care for him if something happens to her.
Cillians family and Margaret(our painting gossip) really help out here, helping Ceri understand that she and her father are not alone. They have a community. This makes Ceri more brave to do what needs to be done to help Fairwitch Isle.
It's so fun how the castle just moves them around how it pleases to get what it wants. Maybe not fun for the characters in the book, but for a reader like me, I find it so creative and enjoyable.
We still have our beloved bookwyrm Morton, and our gossiping painting hopper, Margaret. They're so fun.
In this book, like the others, the brother who has been estranged for quite some time has a bit of a larger side part, which I believe is going to lead us into his story on the next and final book or the series, which happens to be releasing the same day....YAY, no waiting to move on to the next!!!
As always this book is heartwarming, cozy, fun, enchanting, magical and just GOOD!
I'm so sad to see the end of this series, but I'm looking forward to whatever Tee has planned next.
Tropes:
✨️Found Family
✨️Friends to Lovers
✨️Sentient Castle
✨️Magical Trials
✨️The Bachelor Meets Cozy ✨️Romantasy
Here we follow another Wolfgang brother, Cillian and Ceri. Ceri and her father who she cares for own a dress shop next to the sentient castle where her best friend since childhood(Cillian) and his family live. Ceri is doing everything to take care of her anxious father when the castle decides for her, that she will be part of a series of trials with other women to decide who will marry the High Prince/her best friend Cillian.
I think the castle wanted the 2 of them together because it kept bringing her back into the trials despite her attempts to lose. She and Cillian are both hiding their true feelings for each other to protect each other, but the trials begin to force them together in ways they aren't use to which leads them to coming to terms with their hidden feeling for each other and finally letting each other know.
The trials are stressful and fearful, as the person who loses is removed and disappears, not Ceri though which leaves her even more stressed worrying about her father and who will care for him if something happens to her.
Cillians family and Margaret(our painting gossip) really help out here, helping Ceri understand that she and her father are not alone. They have a community. This makes Ceri more brave to do what needs to be done to help Fairwitch Isle.
It's so fun how the castle just moves them around how it pleases to get what it wants. Maybe not fun for the characters in the book, but for a reader like me, I find it so creative and enjoyable.
We still have our beloved bookwyrm Morton, and our gossiping painting hopper, Margaret. They're so fun.
In this book, like the others, the brother who has been estranged for quite some time has a bit of a larger side part, which I believe is going to lead us into his story on the next and final book or the series, which happens to be releasing the same day....YAY, no waiting to move on to the next!!!
As always this book is heartwarming, cozy, fun, enchanting, magical and just GOOD!
I'm so sad to see the end of this series, but I'm looking forward to whatever Tee has planned next.
Tropes:
✨️Found Family
✨️Friends to Lovers
✨️Sentient Castle
✨️Magical Trials
✨️The Bachelor Meets Cozy ✨️Romantasy
July 22, 2026
Honestly, Tee never ceases to amaze me with this series. Every single book has been a five-star read, and I was so happy to be back on Fairwitch Isle.
This story, specifically, is one I’ve been waiting for ever since TDINID. From the moment I met Cillian and Ceri, I knew they were endgame. I just wondered what it would take for them to finally come to terms with it. Apparently, the answer was the castle summoning marriage trials!
Cillian has always been a character I wanted to know more about. Throughout the series, he presents this perfectly polished façade, but we’ve slowly seen the cracks begin to form, and everything finally comes to a head in this book.
One of the things I love most about Tee’s writing is how she crafts stories that are largely lighthearted and full of romance while effortlessly weaving in deeper, more serious themes. She handles those topics with so much care and compassion. Cillian’s struggles with addiction and deeply rooted anxiety, alongside Ceri navigating the effects of her father’s anxiety and depression, are portrayed with such sensitivity and respect.
This is a story about love, learning to acknowledge your own feelings, and giving yourself permission to put your own needs first just as much as it is about trust and allowing the people who love you to help carry your burdens. And, of course, the incredible importance of friendship and community.
A little side note: I also loved all the new characters introduced after the town moved again, especially Meera and Marsten, because we all deserve friends like these two.
Overall, this is probably my favourite book in the series. Thank you so much Tee for trusting me with the ARC for this book!
This story, specifically, is one I’ve been waiting for ever since TDINID. From the moment I met Cillian and Ceri, I knew they were endgame. I just wondered what it would take for them to finally come to terms with it. Apparently, the answer was the castle summoning marriage trials!
Cillian has always been a character I wanted to know more about. Throughout the series, he presents this perfectly polished façade, but we’ve slowly seen the cracks begin to form, and everything finally comes to a head in this book.
One of the things I love most about Tee’s writing is how she crafts stories that are largely lighthearted and full of romance while effortlessly weaving in deeper, more serious themes. She handles those topics with so much care and compassion. Cillian’s struggles with addiction and deeply rooted anxiety, alongside Ceri navigating the effects of her father’s anxiety and depression, are portrayed with such sensitivity and respect.
This is a story about love, learning to acknowledge your own feelings, and giving yourself permission to put your own needs first just as much as it is about trust and allowing the people who love you to help carry your burdens. And, of course, the incredible importance of friendship and community.
A little side note: I also loved all the new characters introduced after the town moved again, especially Meera and Marsten, because we all deserve friends like these two.
Overall, this is probably my favourite book in the series. Thank you so much Tee for trusting me with the ARC for this book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book delivered another whimsical and cozy installment in the Brothers of Fairwitch Isle series. The combination of friends-to-lovers, magical bridal trials, and a sentient matchmaking castle made for such an fun read.
I really enjoyed the bridal trials and getting to know all of the contestants, especially Marsten. Each participant brought something different to the story, and I found myself enjoying the group dynamic more than I expected. I also continue to adore Ceri. My heart broke for her at times because, while it's obvious her father loves her and she loves him, his strong dependence on her made me so sad for her. Cillian's struggle with addiction also added a bit more emotional depth than I was expecting, but I thought it was handled thoughtfully without really taking away from the whimsy of the book.
Ceri and Cillian aren't my favorite couple in the series, but I still enjoyed watching them finally figure things out. The chemistry is there, and once they stop fighting their feelings, there's a nice amount of spice to balance out the sweetness. That said, there is definitely miscommunication, and I couldn't help thinking that if these two had just admitted how they felt ten years ago, we probably could've skipped a lot of the drama! But then we wouldn't have this story so it all worked out.
If you're a fan of cozy romantasy with lovable characters, magical competitions, friends-to-lovers romance, and a touch of spice, this series continues to be an easy recommendation. I'm excited for the next book!
I really enjoyed the bridal trials and getting to know all of the contestants, especially Marsten. Each participant brought something different to the story, and I found myself enjoying the group dynamic more than I expected. I also continue to adore Ceri. My heart broke for her at times because, while it's obvious her father loves her and she loves him, his strong dependence on her made me so sad for her. Cillian's struggle with addiction also added a bit more emotional depth than I was expecting, but I thought it was handled thoughtfully without really taking away from the whimsy of the book.
Ceri and Cillian aren't my favorite couple in the series, but I still enjoyed watching them finally figure things out. The chemistry is there, and once they stop fighting their feelings, there's a nice amount of spice to balance out the sweetness. That said, there is definitely miscommunication, and I couldn't help thinking that if these two had just admitted how they felt ten years ago, we probably could've skipped a lot of the drama! But then we wouldn't have this story so it all worked out.
If you're a fan of cozy romantasy with lovable characters, magical competitions, friends-to-lovers romance, and a touch of spice, this series continues to be an easy recommendation. I'm excited for the next book!
July 19, 2026
ARC Review
From the previous books, I wasn't the biggest fan of Cillian. He came across as a bit of a jerk at times, especially in Book 2. So, I was both nervous and excited to finally get his POV and learn more about him. I have to say, I was genuinely surprised by how heart-breaking his story turned out to be. On the surface, he was still the same aloof playboy, but underneath it all, he was really suffering. Being a prince is definitely not all it's cracked up to be.
Ceri's backstory was equally heart-breaking, so be prepared to shed a few tears! I loved watching them slowly come to terms with their feelings and finally take the leap from friends to something more. The Bachelor-style marriage competition the castle set up was a lot of fun, and I loved the introduction of some new side characters. Learning more about the Fair Folk was really exciting and added another layer to this magical world. I also loved the theme of finding your village and learning that it's okay to lean on others for help.
Things are definitely heating up when it comes to the Brotherhood and the mystery surrounding the fading magic. I'm so glad we get Book 4 straight away because I can't wait to dive in and finally learn more about the character I've been waiting for since the very beginning!
While this book explores some darker topics, it still delivers the fun, whimsical, cosy romantasy feel that I've loved throughout the series. Each instalment adds something fresh and exciting to the overall story. I really recommend this series, and I'm looking forward to the final book - even if I'll be sad to say goodbye to this world.
Thank you to the author for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
From the previous books, I wasn't the biggest fan of Cillian. He came across as a bit of a jerk at times, especially in Book 2. So, I was both nervous and excited to finally get his POV and learn more about him. I have to say, I was genuinely surprised by how heart-breaking his story turned out to be. On the surface, he was still the same aloof playboy, but underneath it all, he was really suffering. Being a prince is definitely not all it's cracked up to be.
Ceri's backstory was equally heart-breaking, so be prepared to shed a few tears! I loved watching them slowly come to terms with their feelings and finally take the leap from friends to something more. The Bachelor-style marriage competition the castle set up was a lot of fun, and I loved the introduction of some new side characters. Learning more about the Fair Folk was really exciting and added another layer to this magical world. I also loved the theme of finding your village and learning that it's okay to lean on others for help.
Things are definitely heating up when it comes to the Brotherhood and the mystery surrounding the fading magic. I'm so glad we get Book 4 straight away because I can't wait to dive in and finally learn more about the character I've been waiting for since the very beginning!
While this book explores some darker topics, it still delivers the fun, whimsical, cosy romantasy feel that I've loved throughout the series. Each instalment adds something fresh and exciting to the overall story. I really recommend this series, and I'm looking forward to the final book - even if I'll be sad to say goodbye to this world.
Thank you to the author for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Title: This Prince Is Not charming
Author: Tee Harlowe
Synopsis: All Cerriwen Morgane wants is to live a quiet life caring for her anxious father. That’s hard when they run a dress shop right next to a sentient castle that always seems to be under attack. Still, she tries to shield her father from all the stress.
Until the castle invokes a series of trials for the next queen—and chooses Ceri as one of the contestants. Now Ceri is forced to compete against six other women to become Cillian Wolfgang’s wife. She has no desire to marry the playboy prince, not when they’ve been best friends since childhood. Then there’s the fact that her father’s anxiety will be at an all-time high.
Despite her attempts to lose, the castle keeps sending Ceri to the next round. Worse, the more romantic dates and intimate challenges she’s forced on with Cillian, the attraction they’ve refused to acknowledge becomes harder to ignore. When the lines of their friendship are blurred, neither are prepared for the consequences. Especially when the castle’s true motivations for the competition are revealed, putting their feelings, their friendship, their futures, at risk.
Review: This childhood friends to lovers was such a treat to read! This sentient castle is so clever it manuevers and helps people bring them together! The ending truly surprised me and I wasn’t expecting it! I enjoyed seeing the trials and how Cerri was handling it! Tee Harlowe never fails to make me swoon with her romances!
Thank you so much to the author for giving me the opportunity to read this book in advance!
Author: Tee Harlowe
Synopsis: All Cerriwen Morgane wants is to live a quiet life caring for her anxious father. That’s hard when they run a dress shop right next to a sentient castle that always seems to be under attack. Still, she tries to shield her father from all the stress.
Until the castle invokes a series of trials for the next queen—and chooses Ceri as one of the contestants. Now Ceri is forced to compete against six other women to become Cillian Wolfgang’s wife. She has no desire to marry the playboy prince, not when they’ve been best friends since childhood. Then there’s the fact that her father’s anxiety will be at an all-time high.
Despite her attempts to lose, the castle keeps sending Ceri to the next round. Worse, the more romantic dates and intimate challenges she’s forced on with Cillian, the attraction they’ve refused to acknowledge becomes harder to ignore. When the lines of their friendship are blurred, neither are prepared for the consequences. Especially when the castle’s true motivations for the competition are revealed, putting their feelings, their friendship, their futures, at risk.
Review: This childhood friends to lovers was such a treat to read! This sentient castle is so clever it manuevers and helps people bring them together! The ending truly surprised me and I wasn’t expecting it! I enjoyed seeing the trials and how Cerri was handling it! Tee Harlowe never fails to make me swoon with her romances!
Thank you so much to the author for giving me the opportunity to read this book in advance!
Review of advance copy received from Author
With This Prince is Not Charming we finally get the love story that everyone has been waiting for since book 1 of the Brothers of Fairwitch Isle series: High Prince Cillian and his best friend since childhood, Cerriwyn.
For the entirety of his 10 year reign, Cillian has been waiting for the magical, sentient Castle at the heart of Fairwitch Isle to pick a queen for him. As time passes and the magical city's protections begin to fail without a queen Cillian begins trying to find a queen on his own. His first attempt landed him a sister in law. His second attempt has his council picking a Fair Folk woman to be his bride. But in the middle of the wedding ceremony the Castle throws a wrench into his plans by starting a Bride Trial competition. 7 contestants, some human, some Fair Folk, 6 trials, one bride.
Morton the Bookwyrm shines as the MC of the Bride Trials. Cerri soon finds herself making new friends with the other contestants.
As much as it is a story about Cillian and Cerri getting over the fears they have of ruining their decades long friendship with romance This Prince is Not Charming is also a story of finding your village. So many people step up to help Cillian and Cerri as they face different types of adversity and they come to realize that they're not alone as they've always felt.
Thank you Tee Harlowe for the opportunity to advance read for you again. I can't wait to dive into the last book!
For the entirety of his 10 year reign, Cillian has been waiting for the magical, sentient Castle at the heart of Fairwitch Isle to pick a queen for him. As time passes and the magical city's protections begin to fail without a queen Cillian begins trying to find a queen on his own. His first attempt landed him a sister in law. His second attempt has his council picking a Fair Folk woman to be his bride. But in the middle of the wedding ceremony the Castle throws a wrench into his plans by starting a Bride Trial competition. 7 contestants, some human, some Fair Folk, 6 trials, one bride.
Morton the Bookwyrm shines as the MC of the Bride Trials. Cerri soon finds herself making new friends with the other contestants.
As much as it is a story about Cillian and Cerri getting over the fears they have of ruining their decades long friendship with romance This Prince is Not Charming is also a story of finding your village. So many people step up to help Cillian and Cerri as they face different types of adversity and they come to realize that they're not alone as they've always felt.
Thank you Tee Harlowe for the opportunity to advance read for you again. I can't wait to dive into the last book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I have been rating this series lower than the other series I’ve read by Tee. I was going to stop after This Witch is not Wicked, but this was the book I was waiting for, Cillian’s! When it was described as “The Bachelor meets cozy romantasy” I was even more excited to read this story.
Then I read the trigger warning page:
While at heart this is a cozy romantasy, there are some darker topics that are shown, including drug addiction, drug relapse, and off-page death mentioned.
I was like ok, that’s fine. What I did not expect was for the drug addiction to be a main story beat. It’s not what I was expecting going into this book, and I think that expectation might have caused me to rate this lower than it should be. I also did not connect with our two main side characters Meera and Marsten and I did not find Morton as lovable as I did in book 1.
Just because this wasn’t my favorite book of Tee’s doesn’t mean that other readers won’t like this book. It’s still well written and well paced. If you’ve read and enjoyed the other books in the Brothers of Fairwitch Isle series, you’ll probably enjoy this one as well!
I’m still going to read the next book though 😹 I gotta see what happens with Lor. (Spoiler alert, I have now read This is not True Love’s Kiss and it’s probably my favorite of the series 🥰 it’s a strong finish for the series)
Thank you to the author for the gifted eARC 🫶🏻
Then I read the trigger warning page:
While at heart this is a cozy romantasy, there are some darker topics that are shown, including drug addiction, drug relapse, and off-page death mentioned.
I was like ok, that’s fine. What I did not expect was for the drug addiction to be a main story beat. It’s not what I was expecting going into this book, and I think that expectation might have caused me to rate this lower than it should be. I also did not connect with our two main side characters Meera and Marsten and I did not find Morton as lovable as I did in book 1.
Just because this wasn’t my favorite book of Tee’s doesn’t mean that other readers won’t like this book. It’s still well written and well paced. If you’ve read and enjoyed the other books in the Brothers of Fairwitch Isle series, you’ll probably enjoy this one as well!
I’m still going to read the next book though 😹 I gotta see what happens with Lor. (Spoiler alert, I have now read This is not True Love’s Kiss and it’s probably my favorite of the series 🥰 it’s a strong finish for the series)
Thank you to the author for the gifted eARC 🫶🏻
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
While this is a standalone, it can be read as book 3 of the Brothers of Fairwitch Isle. You may miss out on some previous mentions but it's a solid story on it's own.
This book follows Cillian and Cerriwyn (Ceri). Both have been friends since they were little. He is the high prince and she is a dressmaker. Their tale is made complicated by the sentient castle and a trial to determine who will be Cillian's queen. Ceri is one of the possible chosen. I was happy to see Cillian get his chance to shine, as his brothers had in pervious books. This book explains the actions of Cillian in the previous book. The real stand outs of the book were Meera and Marsten (sorry Morton!). They added some comic relief and helped further the plot at times. This story was one we were waiting on since book one, This Damsel is Not in Distress, because the way those two were just right for each other.
The way everything from each book fits together but can be read separate is done really well.
This book is a cozy romance but has a trigger warning for addiction. There are found family, forbidden love, and friends to lovers tropes. There are also spicy scenes.
This book leads into another book that will also be a standalone but connected, as are the previous books.
This was an advanced version and my opinions are my own. Thank you to Tee for the copy.
This book follows Cillian and Cerriwyn (Ceri). Both have been friends since they were little. He is the high prince and she is a dressmaker. Their tale is made complicated by the sentient castle and a trial to determine who will be Cillian's queen. Ceri is one of the possible chosen. I was happy to see Cillian get his chance to shine, as his brothers had in pervious books. This book explains the actions of Cillian in the previous book. The real stand outs of the book were Meera and Marsten (sorry Morton!). They added some comic relief and helped further the plot at times. This story was one we were waiting on since book one, This Damsel is Not in Distress, because the way those two were just right for each other.
The way everything from each book fits together but can be read separate is done really well.
This book is a cozy romance but has a trigger warning for addiction. There are found family, forbidden love, and friends to lovers tropes. There are also spicy scenes.
This book leads into another book that will also be a standalone but connected, as are the previous books.
This was an advanced version and my opinions are my own. Thank you to Tee for the copy.
Review of advance copy received from Auteur
Thank you so much to the author and her team for having me as an ARC reader 😍
I really liked TPINC! In this book we finally get Cillian POV, and we get to understand him! I must admit he was getting on my nerves in the last book, but now I get why! That's something I really liked in the book. I'm also super happy one of my secret theory proved to be true (but that's a spoiler soo....you have to read the series, that's too bad 👀).
It was also super fun to finally see Ceri and Cillian end up together and admit their love, because honestly, we all knew that from book 1 already, but apparently these two idiots didn't 😂
If you want to read a cozy romantasy, and love the friends to lovers trope, this book is for you!
I can't wait to start book 4!!
Here are some of my favourite quotes (yes, I cut a part of the 3rd one out, but I found it way too fun):
💛 " “[...] You two can and will figure it out.”
“How could you possibly know that?”
“Because when you love someone, that’s what you do. Don’t be afraid to go after what you want.” "
💛 " “If I were Morton, I’d make you read the book.” [...] “Lucky for you, I have no qualms about spoiling books. [...] ” "
💛 " “You’re worth more than [...] any heated bathtub, could ever be.” "
I really liked TPINC! In this book we finally get Cillian POV, and we get to understand him! I must admit he was getting on my nerves in the last book, but now I get why! That's something I really liked in the book. I'm also super happy one of my secret theory proved to be true (but that's a spoiler soo....you have to read the series, that's too bad 👀).
It was also super fun to finally see Ceri and Cillian end up together and admit their love, because honestly, we all knew that from book 1 already, but apparently these two idiots didn't 😂
If you want to read a cozy romantasy, and love the friends to lovers trope, this book is for you!
I can't wait to start book 4!!
Here are some of my favourite quotes (yes, I cut a part of the 3rd one out, but I found it way too fun):
💛 " “[...] You two can and will figure it out.”
“How could you possibly know that?”
“Because when you love someone, that’s what you do. Don’t be afraid to go after what you want.” "
💛 " “If I were Morton, I’d make you read the book.” [...] “Lucky for you, I have no qualms about spoiling books. [...] ” "
💛 " “You’re worth more than [...] any heated bathtub, could ever be.” "
Review of advance copy received from Author
Unlike some readers, Cillian's story was not the one I was eagerly waiting for. But also unlike some readers, I really enjoyed some of the darker aspects of this story!
Despite some of the darker topics, I still found it to be an enjoyable cozy fantasy. And true to Cillian and his major coping mechanism of humor, this book has a lot more banter, humor, and sarcasm that I thoroughly enjoyed. Tee's books are often funny, but I felt like this one was next level.
The familiar banter between Ceri and Cillian is sweet.
Morton is hysterical.
And Marsten certainly had a few good one-liners.
I also cried. Or at least teared up a few times.
Again, I feel like this is appropriate for this book. Because the whole point of the darker theme around Cillian was his wanting to control his emotions and learning how to handle them. So I felt this was only fitting that we get the range of emotions in this story as well and feel them right along with Cillian.
We also get some answers about Lor! Looking forward to jumping right into the next book to get his story!
⚠️ Cursing, including f. LGBT rep. Darker themes including drug addiction and sibling death (off-page).
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Multiple spicy scenes
Thanks so much, Tee, for the chance to ARC read!
Despite some of the darker topics, I still found it to be an enjoyable cozy fantasy. And true to Cillian and his major coping mechanism of humor, this book has a lot more banter, humor, and sarcasm that I thoroughly enjoyed. Tee's books are often funny, but I felt like this one was next level.
The familiar banter between Ceri and Cillian is sweet.
Morton is hysterical.
And Marsten certainly had a few good one-liners.
I also cried. Or at least teared up a few times.
Again, I feel like this is appropriate for this book. Because the whole point of the darker theme around Cillian was his wanting to control his emotions and learning how to handle them. So I felt this was only fitting that we get the range of emotions in this story as well and feel them right along with Cillian.
We also get some answers about Lor! Looking forward to jumping right into the next book to get his story!
⚠️ Cursing, including f. LGBT rep. Darker themes including drug addiction and sibling death (off-page).
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Multiple spicy scenes
Thanks so much, Tee, for the chance to ARC read!
July 23, 2026
-Friends to Lovers
-Plus Sized FMC
-Marriage Competition
-Matchmaking Castle
Once again, I had a fun time in Fairwitch Isle.
We got little nuggets of Ceri and Cillian in the previous books, but I was excited to read their story. I think they are my favorite so far… but we do have one more book to go ❤️
This was a cozy, low-stakes Romantasy following high prince Cillian and the sentient castles’ mission to find the queen of Fairwitch Isle. Our MCs has been friends since they were children but have always wanted more. Cillian didn’t think he could have Ceri because he is high prince and her father and Ceri didn’t know he felt the same.
I immediately felt their chemistry and was rooting for her to win every round of the competition. These two had the banter, spice and yearning to keep me reading.
I loved seeing more of our magical friends. Mortan, as usual was being his extra self with his big important job. Margaret was delivery messages as well as gossip, Barty and Tal were hilariously bickering with each other and Castle was being Castle. Being a matchmaker while also getting other “stuff” done.
I liked the twist toward the end and cannot wait for This is Not True Loves Kiss!
-Plus Sized FMC
-Marriage Competition
-Matchmaking Castle
Once again, I had a fun time in Fairwitch Isle.
We got little nuggets of Ceri and Cillian in the previous books, but I was excited to read their story. I think they are my favorite so far… but we do have one more book to go ❤️
This was a cozy, low-stakes Romantasy following high prince Cillian and the sentient castles’ mission to find the queen of Fairwitch Isle. Our MCs has been friends since they were children but have always wanted more. Cillian didn’t think he could have Ceri because he is high prince and her father and Ceri didn’t know he felt the same.
I immediately felt their chemistry and was rooting for her to win every round of the competition. These two had the banter, spice and yearning to keep me reading.
I loved seeing more of our magical friends. Mortan, as usual was being his extra self with his big important job. Margaret was delivery messages as well as gossip, Barty and Tal were hilariously bickering with each other and Castle was being Castle. Being a matchmaker while also getting other “stuff” done.
I liked the twist toward the end and cannot wait for This is Not True Loves Kiss!
July 27, 2026
I was excited and Nervous for this book. I love Ceri and couldn't wait to read about her, but I've been annoyed with Cillian over the past books and I couldn't see me liking him. But as always Tee Harlowe proves me wrong, she can write such a great redemption arc.
I couldn't tell you whose story was sadder, Ceri or Cillian. They made me both cry, but what made it so sad was the love they had for each other but wanting to protect the other they never acted on it. Castle is truly the mastermind behind everything, I would love to see the mind and workings of Castle, why is choose certain elements of the castle to bring to life or how it decided which rooms to make disappear.
The introduction to new characters were so fun, having a mix of Fairwitch Isle humans and the Fair Folk. I really hope we get to see more of the Fair folk, they all have such interesting characteristics and backgrounds. My favourite new characters are Meera and Siobhan, Meera’s nonchalant attitude is hilarious but Siobhan is definitely someone who I gravitate towards, the way she keeps getting pushed to marry and having to be perfect when deep down all she wants to do it travel and see the world, doing things on her own timeline🥹
I’ll say I still think Cillian can still be annoying but I like him a lot more now because of Ceri, she brings out a side of him that is like a breath of fresh air! With her by his side he feels like he can breathe and she knows that she has someone to shoulder her burdens, they definitely make a cute couple!
I couldn't tell you whose story was sadder, Ceri or Cillian. They made me both cry, but what made it so sad was the love they had for each other but wanting to protect the other they never acted on it. Castle is truly the mastermind behind everything, I would love to see the mind and workings of Castle, why is choose certain elements of the castle to bring to life or how it decided which rooms to make disappear.
The introduction to new characters were so fun, having a mix of Fairwitch Isle humans and the Fair Folk. I really hope we get to see more of the Fair folk, they all have such interesting characteristics and backgrounds. My favourite new characters are Meera and Siobhan, Meera’s nonchalant attitude is hilarious but Siobhan is definitely someone who I gravitate towards, the way she keeps getting pushed to marry and having to be perfect when deep down all she wants to do it travel and see the world, doing things on her own timeline🥹
I’ll say I still think Cillian can still be annoying but I like him a lot more now because of Ceri, she brings out a side of him that is like a breath of fresh air! With her by his side he feels like he can breathe and she knows that she has someone to shoulder her burdens, they definitely make a cute couple!
Review of advance copy received from Author
As one of the Fairy Folk once said: These Wolfgang brothers, they are made differently. And I couldn't agree more. Each of the brothers is so unique, yet so similar in their quest to be noble and self-sacrificing. Cillian, the MMC of This Prince Is Not Charming, may be the wittiest and funniest of them, and still, his story simultaneously wounded and healed my heart.
My heart bled for his need to suppress his emotions, to numb himself so that he could feel worthy of being the High Prince of the Fairwitch Isle. His desire to push everything deep down, even his love for his childhood best friend, just so he could be the leader he thought his people needed. And yet, that couldn't have been farther from the truth. What his people and his loved ones needed was simply him. Him in all his glory. His at his strongest and his weakest.
Ceri needed that, too. She just needed him. And when these two finally got their HEA, it was glorious. Simply glorious.
So, meet them, love them, inhale their story.
Thank you, Tee, for having me on your ARC team once again. It's always an immense pleasure.
My heart bled for his need to suppress his emotions, to numb himself so that he could feel worthy of being the High Prince of the Fairwitch Isle. His desire to push everything deep down, even his love for his childhood best friend, just so he could be the leader he thought his people needed. And yet, that couldn't have been farther from the truth. What his people and his loved ones needed was simply him. Him in all his glory. His at his strongest and his weakest.
Ceri needed that, too. She just needed him. And when these two finally got their HEA, it was glorious. Simply glorious.
So, meet them, love them, inhale their story.
Thank you, Tee, for having me on your ARC team once again. It's always an immense pleasure.
Review of advance copy
Ugh so good!!! I have to admit, I missed listening to the audio version, but alas they aren't available early this time. So I found myself hearing every Morton's lines in his narrated voice. Surely I'm not the only one. Yes, Morton plays a huge part in this story. I just love that pink bookwyrm!
I love Ceri and Cillian together. They've been best friends since childhood. It feels inevitable. If he wasn't the prince. The castle decides to hold trials for the next queen. I loved it. Objects have become sentient, not just the castle, and it was hilarious. I love the characters. There's quite a bit of growth in the characters as they battle their way through internal struggles. I can't wait to read the next couple!
If you like spicy romantasy, Queen trials, forbidden love, friends to lovers, and sentient castles, you'll love this one! I wouldn't read it as a standalone. There's an arching storyline that would be best read in the whole series. You could read it as a standalone but the whole series is just so good! I highly recommend it!
I love Ceri and Cillian together. They've been best friends since childhood. It feels inevitable. If he wasn't the prince. The castle decides to hold trials for the next queen. I loved it. Objects have become sentient, not just the castle, and it was hilarious. I love the characters. There's quite a bit of growth in the characters as they battle their way through internal struggles. I can't wait to read the next couple!
If you like spicy romantasy, Queen trials, forbidden love, friends to lovers, and sentient castles, you'll love this one! I wouldn't read it as a standalone. There's an arching storyline that would be best read in the whole series. You could read it as a standalone but the whole series is just so good! I highly recommend it!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Loved Cillian & Ceri's book. The mental health reps in this book were perfect - depression, anxiety, grief and addiction/recovery. Tee writes & understands the mental health & healing aspect very well and it was an integral part of both characters' stories. I was hoping these two would be endgame from the beginning of book one in this interconnected series. The new Fair Folk (aka fae) characters introduced in this book were some of my favorites. I loved the marriage trials and the purposes they served. I loved the way the new friendships were interweaved with Ceri and pulled her out of her box of only having her father in her life. She was parentified at an early age as his caretaker and it was nice to see this role lessen. Cillian's struggle with addiction and the stressors of being High Prince over the course of the books, was interesting to see because in the prior book, it explained his behavior. There's a twist at the end of the book and I'm glad we don't have to wait for the 4th one.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book was such a great continuation of The Brothers of Fairwitch Isle series! We finally get Cillian and Ceri’s story, and the wait was absolutely worth it. It definitely gave The Bachelor vibes, but with magical trials!
Cillian and Ceri have been childhood best friends, but after Cillian is chosen as Crown Prince, he begins distancing himself from everyone, including Ceri. It was so nice to finally get Cillian’s point of view and understand why he had become so detached. I loved seeing him and Ceri finally admit their feelings for each other.
We also meet some new characters through the bridal trials, and two of my favorites were Meera and Marsten. The castle’s final choice for Queen was a fun twist that I didn’t see coming, and it sets up the next book perfectly. I’m so excited to read more about the Wolfgang brothers and finally get Lor’s story.
If you love friends to lovers, marriage competition, a magical castle, found family, and a cozy romantasy with spice, then add this book to your TBR!
Thank you Tee Harlowe for the eARC, all opinions are my own.
Cillian and Ceri have been childhood best friends, but after Cillian is chosen as Crown Prince, he begins distancing himself from everyone, including Ceri. It was so nice to finally get Cillian’s point of view and understand why he had become so detached. I loved seeing him and Ceri finally admit their feelings for each other.
We also meet some new characters through the bridal trials, and two of my favorites were Meera and Marsten. The castle’s final choice for Queen was a fun twist that I didn’t see coming, and it sets up the next book perfectly. I’m so excited to read more about the Wolfgang brothers and finally get Lor’s story.
If you love friends to lovers, marriage competition, a magical castle, found family, and a cozy romantasy with spice, then add this book to your TBR!
Thank you Tee Harlowe for the eARC, all opinions are my own.
July 16, 2026
✨ ARC Review ✨
I’ve been following the interconnected Brothers of Fairwitch Isle for quite sometime and I knew about Ceri and Cillian have been around for a wwwwhhhhhiiiiiillllleeee! Once Niamh wasn’t going to go through with being the queen I KNEW there was going to be something between them and I’m soooooooo happy!
This Prince is Not Charming was soooooooo good! The perfect cozy romance for best friends to lovers AND marriage trials??? I mean come on! I was so hooked! This book flew by so fast and I cannot wait to read the final one “This is Not True Love’s Kiss” I have my theories about what it could be about as it may have been foreshadowed in this one! I’ve enjoyed this series so much, even though it’s an interconnected series and these books are considered to be standalone books as well the storyline between them all is so perfect it’s the right amount to remember to tie them all together as you read them! I cannot wait for everyone to read her once she’s out! She DID NOT disappoint ♥️♥️♥️
🏰 Out July 22nd! 🏰
I’ve been following the interconnected Brothers of Fairwitch Isle for quite sometime and I knew about Ceri and Cillian have been around for a wwwwhhhhhiiiiiillllleeee! Once Niamh wasn’t going to go through with being the queen I KNEW there was going to be something between them and I’m soooooooo happy!
This Prince is Not Charming was soooooooo good! The perfect cozy romance for best friends to lovers AND marriage trials??? I mean come on! I was so hooked! This book flew by so fast and I cannot wait to read the final one “This is Not True Love’s Kiss” I have my theories about what it could be about as it may have been foreshadowed in this one! I’ve enjoyed this series so much, even though it’s an interconnected series and these books are considered to be standalone books as well the storyline between them all is so perfect it’s the right amount to remember to tie them all together as you read them! I cannot wait for everyone to read her once she’s out! She DID NOT disappoint ♥️♥️♥️
🏰 Out July 22nd! 🏰
July 20, 2026
This Prince is not Charming by Tee Harlow
This is the third book in the fairwirch isle series and I just love this world. Thanks you so much @teeharlowe for the gifted eARC.
This is a great the importance of relinquishing control and how trusting those around you can free you.
Ceri is just so nice - sole caretaker and seamstress to the town, Ceri is always putting others needs before herself.
Cillian is Handsome rake with a dark secret. He opened up about his vulnerabilities
The will they won't they had me hooked from book 1.
As with Tees books, the the spice felt well timed and integral to the Cillian and changing relationship.
My only critique, I don't love excuses for
addiction issues, it is explored well but is a bit of a personal trigger.
We get introduced to some incredible new supporting characters in this book. I could read a whole series on Meera and Marsten alone.
Tropes
- Cosy fantasy
- Sentient objects
- Friends to lovers
- Powerful friendships
Highiglights
- Meera! Omg a talking snarky black cat. YES. 👏
Overall 4.75/5
Cannot wait for book 4 😉
This is the third book in the fairwirch isle series and I just love this world. Thanks you so much @teeharlowe for the gifted eARC.
This is a great the importance of relinquishing control and how trusting those around you can free you.
Ceri is just so nice - sole caretaker and seamstress to the town, Ceri is always putting others needs before herself.
Cillian is Handsome rake with a dark secret. He opened up about his vulnerabilities
The will they won't they had me hooked from book 1.
As with Tees books, the the spice felt well timed and integral to the Cillian and changing relationship.
My only critique, I don't love excuses for
addiction issues, it is explored well but is a bit of a personal trigger.
We get introduced to some incredible new supporting characters in this book. I could read a whole series on Meera and Marsten alone.
Tropes
- Cosy fantasy
- Sentient objects
- Friends to lovers
- Powerful friendships
Highiglights
- Meera! Omg a talking snarky black cat. YES. 👏
Overall 4.75/5
Cannot wait for book 4 😉
July 22, 2026
I’d like to thank Tee for the opportunity to ARC read the third book in this series.
I like the cozy romantasy vibe this series has. I love the sentient side characters we always get. But unfortunately this didn’t hit as big as the previous two books.
My issues were
- I couldn’t connect with the MMC, I didn’t like him in the previous books and didn’t really grow to like him in this one either. The pressure to be enough and feel like you’re good enough I could relate too, but somehow the whole character arc didn’t go that smooth.
- the FMC was repeating the same thoughts throughout the whole book: she has to think about her father and there are a lot of obstacles
- I was missing a gooood random side character (so far my fav is Vine)
- the overall plot was a bit sluggish and I struggled with staying interested
I still think this is a fabulous palate cleanser and overall a nice series.
You should give it a shot if you like
- friends to lovers
- random sentient objects
- the bachelor
I will read the fourth book for sure. :)
I like the cozy romantasy vibe this series has. I love the sentient side characters we always get. But unfortunately this didn’t hit as big as the previous two books.
My issues were
- I couldn’t connect with the MMC, I didn’t like him in the previous books and didn’t really grow to like him in this one either. The pressure to be enough and feel like you’re good enough I could relate too, but somehow the whole character arc didn’t go that smooth.
- the FMC was repeating the same thoughts throughout the whole book: she has to think about her father and there are a lot of obstacles
- I was missing a gooood random side character (so far my fav is Vine)
- the overall plot was a bit sluggish and I struggled with staying interested
I still think this is a fabulous palate cleanser and overall a nice series.
You should give it a shot if you like
- friends to lovers
- random sentient objects
- the bachelor
I will read the fourth book for sure. :)
July 23, 2026
This is my favorite of the series so far! It keeps the cozy, spicy romantasy that the others have, but it touches on much deeper issues and topics.
With Castle wanting a queen, it puts in motion a set of trials where seven candidates compete to marry the High Prince Cillian. The only problem? None of them want to marry him or become Queen.
I was so happy to see the reasoning and the character development behind Cillian. I loved him in the first book, was confused by his personality change in the second, but came to appreciate his full story in this one.
The side characters are also fantastic! Two best friends: one fabulously sassy, the other a sarcastic and (on the surface) apathetic cat. Morton is back as a VIB (very important bookwyrm), and Margaret returns with more character development as well - no longer just the castle gossip.
While the book is fantastical with faeries and magic, it hits on a lot of real issues while still managing to remain cozy. I can’t wait to see how the story wraps up in the final book!
With Castle wanting a queen, it puts in motion a set of trials where seven candidates compete to marry the High Prince Cillian. The only problem? None of them want to marry him or become Queen.
I was so happy to see the reasoning and the character development behind Cillian. I loved him in the first book, was confused by his personality change in the second, but came to appreciate his full story in this one.
The side characters are also fantastic! Two best friends: one fabulously sassy, the other a sarcastic and (on the surface) apathetic cat. Morton is back as a VIB (very important bookwyrm), and Margaret returns with more character development as well - no longer just the castle gossip.
While the book is fantastical with faeries and magic, it hits on a lot of real issues while still managing to remain cozy. I can’t wait to see how the story wraps up in the final book!
July 24, 2026
Tee Hawlowe has a wonderful talent of bringing to life fantasy towns and characters that are utterly unique. In the Brothers of Fairwitch Isle series this could not be a more accurate description. We have faes and humans, sentient household objects that have their own personalities. A suit of armor that cannot always distinguish friend from foe, a coat stand personal assistant who will help with the dressing and undressing of it's "person", and a book wyrm who gobbles up books only to regurgitate them and disclose their contents. There are many more little gems and surprises within the pages of this series. Each book takes place in the same world, populated by the same characters (with new ones as the story dictates) but each can also be read as a stand alone. I so very much enjoy this author's writing and always look forward to the next book dropping.
I received a copy of this book via the author and I voluntarily leave my opinion of the tale.
I received a copy of this book via the author and I voluntarily leave my opinion of the tale.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to the author for a review copy in exchange for an honest review. I love this series so much. It was easy to fall back into this cozy fairytale world with characters that have become like friends. Finally we get Cillian and Ceri’s book! It did not disappoint. One of my favorite things about Tee Harlowe is her ability to write the best side characters. I love the trials for his hand in marriage and the fact that none of the contestants wanted to be a part of it. The contestants were the best part. My favorites were Meera and Marstan. The book is laugh out loud funny but it also has such a depth of emotions as well. The fact that this crazy band of characters in a sentient castle with fairies makes one of the best found families I have read is just a testament to Tee Harlowe’s writing ability. I highly recommend this series for all adults that now want grown up fairytales.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 12, 2026
Review of Advance copy provided by author
I absolutely love being back in Fairwitch Isle! This is fast becoming my favourite cosy fantasy world. Book 3 centres around Cillian and Cerri, childhood best friends until he becomes High Prince and their dynamic seemingly changes. Now the sentient castle has a plan to find its Queen and chooses a 7 competitors for a trial that forces Cillian and Cerri to recon with their feelings.
Tee has a beautiful way of writing in characters from previous books to pop up throughout and it’s so easy to be reemerged in this world. The dynamics between Cillian and Cerri are everything and I loved that the community came together during to take care of Cerri’s father and she realised she wasn’t alone. The ongoing story with the Brotherhood has me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next book!
I absolutely love being back in Fairwitch Isle! This is fast becoming my favourite cosy fantasy world. Book 3 centres around Cillian and Cerri, childhood best friends until he becomes High Prince and their dynamic seemingly changes. Now the sentient castle has a plan to find its Queen and chooses a 7 competitors for a trial that forces Cillian and Cerri to recon with their feelings.
Tee has a beautiful way of writing in characters from previous books to pop up throughout and it’s so easy to be reemerged in this world. The dynamics between Cillian and Cerri are everything and I loved that the community came together during to take care of Cerri’s father and she realised she wasn’t alone. The ongoing story with the Brotherhood has me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
What would you do if your life-long best friend (who you were secretly in love with but will never admit it or act on it) was a prince—and you were suddenly thrust into a Bachelor-style competition to become his queen by the sentient castle at the center of your hidden magical town?
Yeah, Ceri didn’t know what to think about that either.
I love a best friends to lovers, forced proximity, cozy vibe, and this one NAILED it.
Not only are the vibes perfect, but this story also handles mental health issues in such a sensitive and complex way, without belittling or looking down on the struggles the characters are experiencing.
The perfect blend of medium stakes and cozy vibes and emotional character growth.
I love Tee’s books.
Format: ebook
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️/5
✨Thank you, Tee Harlowe, for the ARC of this story. All thoughts are my own.✨
Yeah, Ceri didn’t know what to think about that either.
I love a best friends to lovers, forced proximity, cozy vibe, and this one NAILED it.
Not only are the vibes perfect, but this story also handles mental health issues in such a sensitive and complex way, without belittling or looking down on the struggles the characters are experiencing.
The perfect blend of medium stakes and cozy vibes and emotional character growth.
I love Tee’s books.
Format: ebook
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️/5
✨Thank you, Tee Harlowe, for the ARC of this story. All thoughts are my own.✨
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 stars
love all of my time spent in Fairwitch Isle and this book was another winner. Ceri and Cillian really stole my heart and I loved getting to spend some time with them. This book still has all of the cozy vibes we expect from Fairwitch Isle but really delves into some more series topics with Ceri as a caregiver for her father and Cillian with a substance abuse problem. I thought these topics were approached with a lot of care and they each had such powerful, moving journeys.
I loved all of the new characters that were introduced in this book and really enjoyed getting more time with Morton! Are there any openings for new residents so I can move there and hang out with all of my friends? The ending of this book set us up for the next one and I can’t wait to spend more time in one of my favorite fantasy worlds!
love all of my time spent in Fairwitch Isle and this book was another winner. Ceri and Cillian really stole my heart and I loved getting to spend some time with them. This book still has all of the cozy vibes we expect from Fairwitch Isle but really delves into some more series topics with Ceri as a caregiver for her father and Cillian with a substance abuse problem. I thought these topics were approached with a lot of care and they each had such powerful, moving journeys.
I loved all of the new characters that were introduced in this book and really enjoyed getting more time with Morton! Are there any openings for new residents so I can move there and hang out with all of my friends? The ending of this book set us up for the next one and I can’t wait to spend more time in one of my favorite fantasy worlds!
July 17, 2026
"You're worth more than any castle, any crown, any heated bathtub, could ever be. Wherever we end up, I'll be happy, as long as you're by my side."
Thank you for the ARC copy.
I'm not usually a fan of friends to lovers, but this has just the right amount of "forbidden" and slow burn to make it hot just right.
The obliviousness of Ceri and Cillian is hilarious. I love that everyone was able to see it except for them. Watching them pine over each other, and expect that it was one sided, was so funny. But watching them finally get their happy ending was even better.
Speaking of ending: I did NOT see that coming! There's a major plot twist, just you wait!
And honestly, getting to see some of the familiar characters we saw in the first two books was great. Morton, Sir Arthur, Enid, Wolfe..... It's all just full circle!
Thank you for the ARC copy.
I'm not usually a fan of friends to lovers, but this has just the right amount of "forbidden" and slow burn to make it hot just right.
The obliviousness of Ceri and Cillian is hilarious. I love that everyone was able to see it except for them. Watching them pine over each other, and expect that it was one sided, was so funny. But watching them finally get their happy ending was even better.
Speaking of ending: I did NOT see that coming! There's a major plot twist, just you wait!
And honestly, getting to see some of the familiar characters we saw in the first two books was great. Morton, Sir Arthur, Enid, Wolfe..... It's all just full circle!
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