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Song of the Fae
She sings the song that only his heart can answer.
His loyalty lies with the Royal Fae Court and with his people. Love is a distraction that royal warrior, Nolan, will not let ruin his future.
Alone and distrustful, Imogen refuses to accept her attraction for the warrior after he steals her ship and forces her on a quest where Dark Fae battle good and magick rules the night.
A prophecy realized.
The Dark Fae have risen, determined to wreak havoc upon the unsuspecting people of Ireland. Their goal? To destroy the woman in the prophecy before she discovers her magick and shatters their chance to claim the throne.
Now, Imogen stands between the Dark Fae and their rise to power, and Nolan finds his need to protect her overshadows everything – even his loyalty to the crown.
Are they fated…or fools? A song cuts through the darkness, binding the two forever – if only they’ll open their hearts to listen.
His loyalty lies with the Royal Fae Court and with his people. Love is a distraction that royal warrior, Nolan, will not let ruin his future.
Alone and distrustful, Imogen refuses to accept her attraction for the warrior after he steals her ship and forces her on a quest where Dark Fae battle good and magick rules the night.
A prophecy realized.
The Dark Fae have risen, determined to wreak havoc upon the unsuspecting people of Ireland. Their goal? To destroy the woman in the prophecy before she discovers her magick and shatters their chance to claim the throne.
Now, Imogen stands between the Dark Fae and their rise to power, and Nolan finds his need to protect her overshadows everything – even his loyalty to the crown.
Are they fated…or fools? A song cuts through the darkness, binding the two forever – if only they’ll open their hearts to listen.
275 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2022
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Tricia O'Malley
80 books2,509 followersAs an award winning NY Times, USA Today, and WSJ bestselling author, Tricia O’Malley’s infectious joy in writing romance with an added dash of the magical has touched hearts around the world. With over three million books read, O’Malley’s stories have been translated into several languages and enjoy a devoted following. Tricia O’Malley is a native of Wisconsin, and departed the wintry tundra for warmer locales five years ago. She now lives in the Caribbean with her handsome Scotsman.
An avid scuba diver, Tricia spends much of her time underwater dreaming up new stories while photographing the beautiful sea life. Tricia loves fun vacation reads, believes in mermaids, and has a serious travel addiction. She discovers her inspiration on the go – and you’ll find her books set in beautiful settings with characters who deserve a happily-ever-after.
To see some of her underwater or island life photos visit her on Facebook, Instagram, or join her mailing list at www.triciaomalley.com
An avid scuba diver, Tricia spends much of her time underwater dreaming up new stories while photographing the beautiful sea life. Tricia loves fun vacation reads, believes in mermaids, and has a serious travel addiction. She discovers her inspiration on the go – and you’ll find her books set in beautiful settings with characters who deserve a happily-ever-after.
To see some of her underwater or island life photos visit her on Facebook, Instagram, or join her mailing list at www.triciaomalley.com
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July 19, 2022
Dreadful. Wish fulfilment stuff for adolescent girls. I really must stop downloading any old thing because it’s free on Kindle Unlimited. I don’t mind this kind of thing when it’s well written but this is sloppy.
For instance: “found her person.” Argh! Even the cheesiest of country singers would say ‘found her man’ because there’s never even the slightest doubt that it is a man! So, say so! And the phrase is curiously bloodless considering this is apparently a profound bond between two people.
Then, particularly cringe-making, during a sex scene, Nolan brings Imogen to orgasm by “… slipping his hands inside of her.” Seriously? Did the author just not bother to read this back to see how awful it looks.
The most egregious crime is this, “It was the darkest part of the night, that moment just before dawn,”. Oh. My.
The whole premise of the thing is daft. Royals going on a mission alone? Like when the senior crew of the Enterprise would beam down to an uncharted planet.
The rest of it? Haters to lovers, princely plots, maidens in distress, paint by numbers kind of stuff. Like I say, I don’t mind this kind of thing when it’s well written but, take out the sex, and this should have a reading age of about 12.
For instance: “found her person.” Argh! Even the cheesiest of country singers would say ‘found her man’ because there’s never even the slightest doubt that it is a man! So, say so! And the phrase is curiously bloodless considering this is apparently a profound bond between two people.
Then, particularly cringe-making, during a sex scene, Nolan brings Imogen to orgasm by “… slipping his hands inside of her.” Seriously? Did the author just not bother to read this back to see how awful it looks.
The most egregious crime is this, “It was the darkest part of the night, that moment just before dawn,”. Oh. My.
The whole premise of the thing is daft. Royals going on a mission alone? Like when the senior crew of the Enterprise would beam down to an uncharted planet.
The rest of it? Haters to lovers, princely plots, maidens in distress, paint by numbers kind of stuff. Like I say, I don’t mind this kind of thing when it’s well written but, take out the sex, and this should have a reading age of about 12.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 12, 2023
2 ⭐️ Loved the concept but I had too many issues with the execution
"Our love was but a song,
Our dreams could not be wrong,
But it's so lonely round the sea of Innisfail."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ irish fae
✨ fantasy quest
✨ unknown family past
✨ strong, independent sea captain FMC
✨ charming, witty landscape architect MMC
✨ grumpy x sunshine
✨ haters to lovers
✨ forced proximity
✨ found family
✨ banter
✨ dual pov
✨ one sex scene with minimum details
My Thoughts:
First off, I wanted to thank the author, Tricia O'Malley, and The Nerd Fam for sending me a lovely PR box with lots of goodies along with paperbacks of the first two books. I really appreciate it.
I was intrigued by the concept of Irish fae, so I eagerly dove into this first book. But sadly, it just wasn't for me.
What I liked:
- The Irish lore
- The concept of heart songs between mates
- Imogen's hero's journey
- Bianca's friendship with Imogen
What I didn't like:
The plot. You're telling me the Prince of all the fae, his best mate/the King of the water fae, and a random fae/human couple are going on a rescue mission to save the Prince's mate, Lily, by commandeering a tourist boat from our heroine, Imogen? Even though the Prince's mother has a whole freaking fleet or he could just offer Imogen money for her boat and skills as a captain?
Then, they have ZERO plan but to listen to Lily's mate/heart song to try to find her? So twelve hours into their quest, they are attacked and seek shelter in a magical cove where a ghost literally says, "The goddesses are willing to reward those who act in pure intent and not out of malice. Your journey thus far has been such. Therefore, I can tell you Lily is being held on the Aran Islands." Okay, well that was easy.
Then, they reach the islands and this band of FIVE decides to take on an army of who knows how many, and they end up saving Lily because SPOILER, the heroine Imogen actually has powers and ends up wiping out the bad fae.
The story was predictable and juvenile. I think if the one sex scene was removed, this would be better for a younger audience (12+) who isn't familiar with intricate fantasy stories.
The world-building wasn't developed enough and what was written wasn't very strong. There's goddesses, fae, ghosts, humans, royal courts, and realms. It's a lot of information. And while I was intrigued by this world, it felt overly complicated and not explained well enough. Also, having the two Fae groups be the Domnua and Danula can be confusing to readers since they both start with D. But, the worst part was explaining how they are colloquially known as the good fae and bad fae. This is another aspect of the story that felt very juvenile.
The romance. I liked Imogen. Nolan was alright. I did like the hate-to-love trope. However, I didn't believe there was any real chemistry. These idiots basically full-on hate each other until the end when they realize they're fated mates. And even though Nolan thought she was a traitor and he completely betrayed Imogen's trust two days before, he's suddenly all about her. I'm happy Imogen took a step back to reflect on everything, but two hours later she's sealing the bond with Nolan and saying 'I love you'. Which, in Imogen's own words, "it seemed impossible". Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. By the way, this one sex scene is at 88% of the book, so if you're here for the smut, you'll have to wait a while.
The writing. The sentences were structured fine. So I was able to read the story quickly. However, the way the characters would ignore relevant information in order to move the story forward while keeping the conflict at bay drove me INSANE and wasn't believable in the slightest. It's one thing to have a predictable story. It's another when the characters, who are supposed to be intelligent beings, are acting like massive idiots.
For example, the fae in this world hold matehood in the highest regard, meaning everyone knows about it and would be able to understand the signs pointing out you've found your mate. But apparently being unusually drawn to someone, feeling their emotions, dreaming about them, thinking about fucking them every second of every day, and losing your magik powers apparently aren't obvious signs that your fated mate is right in front of you! No one would ignore these things, especially in a world that values and understands matehood.
Overall, the story was just too juvenile and there were too many inconsistencies for me to get on board with this story. Maybe if I were younger, it wouldn't bother me as much, but I guess I had higher hopes for this adult fantasy novel.
"Our love was but a song,
Our dreams could not be wrong,
But it's so lonely round the sea of Innisfail."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ irish fae
✨ fantasy quest
✨ unknown family past
✨ strong, independent sea captain FMC
✨ charming, witty landscape architect MMC
✨ grumpy x sunshine
✨ haters to lovers
✨ forced proximity
✨ found family
✨ banter
✨ dual pov
✨ one sex scene with minimum details
My Thoughts:
First off, I wanted to thank the author, Tricia O'Malley, and The Nerd Fam for sending me a lovely PR box with lots of goodies along with paperbacks of the first two books. I really appreciate it.
I was intrigued by the concept of Irish fae, so I eagerly dove into this first book. But sadly, it just wasn't for me.
What I liked:
- The Irish lore
- The concept of heart songs between mates
- Imogen's hero's journey
- Bianca's friendship with Imogen
What I didn't like:
The plot. You're telling me the Prince of all the fae, his best mate/the King of the water fae, and a random fae/human couple are going on a rescue mission to save the Prince's mate, Lily, by commandeering a tourist boat from our heroine, Imogen? Even though the Prince's mother has a whole freaking fleet or he could just offer Imogen money for her boat and skills as a captain?
Then, they have ZERO plan but to listen to Lily's mate/heart song to try to find her? So twelve hours into their quest, they are attacked and seek shelter in a magical cove where a ghost literally says, "The goddesses are willing to reward those who act in pure intent and not out of malice. Your journey thus far has been such. Therefore, I can tell you Lily is being held on the Aran Islands." Okay, well that was easy.
Then, they reach the islands and this band of FIVE decides to take on an army of who knows how many, and they end up saving Lily because SPOILER, the heroine Imogen actually has powers and ends up wiping out the bad fae.
The story was predictable and juvenile. I think if the one sex scene was removed, this would be better for a younger audience (12+) who isn't familiar with intricate fantasy stories.
The world-building wasn't developed enough and what was written wasn't very strong. There's goddesses, fae, ghosts, humans, royal courts, and realms. It's a lot of information. And while I was intrigued by this world, it felt overly complicated and not explained well enough. Also, having the two Fae groups be the Domnua and Danula can be confusing to readers since they both start with D. But, the worst part was explaining how they are colloquially known as the good fae and bad fae. This is another aspect of the story that felt very juvenile.
The romance. I liked Imogen. Nolan was alright. I did like the hate-to-love trope. However, I didn't believe there was any real chemistry. These idiots basically full-on hate each other until the end when they realize they're fated mates. And even though Nolan thought she was a traitor and he completely betrayed Imogen's trust two days before, he's suddenly all about her. I'm happy Imogen took a step back to reflect on everything, but two hours later she's sealing the bond with Nolan and saying 'I love you'. Which, in Imogen's own words, "it seemed impossible". Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. By the way, this one sex scene is at 88% of the book, so if you're here for the smut, you'll have to wait a while.
The writing. The sentences were structured fine. So I was able to read the story quickly. However, the way the characters would ignore relevant information in order to move the story forward while keeping the conflict at bay drove me INSANE and wasn't believable in the slightest. It's one thing to have a predictable story. It's another when the characters, who are supposed to be intelligent beings, are acting like massive idiots.
For example, the fae in this world hold matehood in the highest regard, meaning everyone knows about it and would be able to understand the signs pointing out you've found your mate. But apparently being unusually drawn to someone, feeling their emotions, dreaming about them, thinking about fucking them every second of every day, and losing your magik powers apparently aren't obvious signs that your fated mate is right in front of you! No one would ignore these things, especially in a world that values and understands matehood.
Overall, the story was just too juvenile and there were too many inconsistencies for me to get on board with this story. Maybe if I were younger, it wouldn't bother me as much, but I guess I had higher hopes for this adult fantasy novel.
January 13, 2023
I don’t enjoy giving scathing reviews, because I can only imagine the amount of work it is to write a book, but I feel like I need to explain my 2-star rating.
I found this book incredibly underwhelming and shallow. The stakes were far from high: rescuing the Prince’s future wife on a tourist boat, which takes only two days and a few squirmishes that last 2 pages and a half? A heroine that learns to master her water manipulation powers during a 5 minute shower? Come on.
The world building was non-existent. The Dark Fae are the bad baddies and the Good Fae (yes, it’s in the title) are the good goodies. The Elemental Fae are somewhere in the middle, not sure what purpose they serve. Maybe in book two?
The romance was absolutely boring. Because there was none. I hate you. Oh you’re my mate? Well I guess I love you now. I rolled my eyes so hard they almost stayed stuck.
And don’t get me started on Imogen accepting so easily to have her ship commandeered just because Bianca is nice to her and they are trying to save a woman. There’s only so much disbelief that I can suspend…
All in all, it wasn’t for me. Plenty of people seem to have enjoyed this book though, and I’m glad, because I feel a bit harsh here. But I said what I said. This was incredibly underwhelming. I skimmed through the last half of book.
Makes me realize I haven’t spoken about her because Imogen is apparently the queen of the water fae… The way she reacted to the news was soooo boring. Like « oh no i don’t want to do that but i guess i’ll have to? » Giiiiirl 4 days ago you didn’t even know what Fae were. Ugh I can’t I just can’t.
And last but not least…! IRELAND DOESN’T USE DOLLARS!!! For crying out loud, if you’re setting a story in a real country, have the decency to do some research.
I found this book incredibly underwhelming and shallow. The stakes were far from high: rescuing the Prince’s future wife on a tourist boat, which takes only two days and a few squirmishes that last 2 pages and a half? A heroine that learns to master her water manipulation powers during a 5 minute shower? Come on.
The world building was non-existent. The Dark Fae are the bad baddies and the Good Fae (yes, it’s in the title) are the good goodies. The Elemental Fae are somewhere in the middle, not sure what purpose they serve. Maybe in book two?
The romance was absolutely boring. Because there was none. I hate you. Oh you’re my mate? Well I guess I love you now. I rolled my eyes so hard they almost stayed stuck.
And don’t get me started on Imogen accepting so easily to have her ship commandeered just because Bianca is nice to her and they are trying to save a woman. There’s only so much disbelief that I can suspend…
All in all, it wasn’t for me. Plenty of people seem to have enjoyed this book though, and I’m glad, because I feel a bit harsh here. But I said what I said. This was incredibly underwhelming. I skimmed through the last half of book.
Makes me realize I haven’t spoken about her because Imogen is apparently the queen of the water fae… The way she reacted to the news was soooo boring. Like « oh no i don’t want to do that but i guess i’ll have to? » Giiiiirl 4 days ago you didn’t even know what Fae were. Ugh I can’t I just can’t.
And last but not least…! IRELAND DOESN’T USE DOLLARS!!! For crying out loud, if you’re setting a story in a real country, have the decency to do some research.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 6, 2022
I am a sucker for a fated romance which is why I often read fantasy. The element of a fated love is always more intense. Nothing compares to the possessiveness of a male whose found his mate.
Song of the Fae hits all the aspects that I’ve come to love in this genre. It also has a nice slow burn going which is another one of my favorite tropes. What I like about this one is the female main character. Imogen is strong and not easy to forgive. She’s naive to the fae world, but not to life and she holds her own quiet well. She reacts so realistically when she is wronged. It was refreshing to read.
Song of the Fae hits all the aspects that I’ve come to love in this genre. It also has a nice slow burn going which is another one of my favorite tropes. What I like about this one is the female main character. Imogen is strong and not easy to forgive. She’s naive to the fae world, but not to life and she holds her own quiet well. She reacts so realistically when she is wronged. It was refreshing to read.
January 4, 2024
Quick Read
A fun story, good flow. Imogen is a unique character, I rooted for her all the way! The mystery man in the water plot line wrapped a little too neatly and rapidly, I would have liked to see more interaction with him and Imogen before it concluded.
A fun story, good flow. Imogen is a unique character, I rooted for her all the way! The mystery man in the water plot line wrapped a little too neatly and rapidly, I would have liked to see more interaction with him and Imogen before it concluded.
March 1, 2023
Beautifully written and deliciously detailed but not overdone, this incredible Irish elemental Fae, enemies to lovers, slow burn Romantasy is exactly what I needed to get me out of a book slump! I found myself invested IMMEDIATELY and the prologue alone had me ready to dive head first into the incredible world building. Just the right amount of forced proximity tension, and slow burn I loved all the banter and discoveries with Imogen and boat commemorating (don’t say stolen it’s technically borrowed? LOL!) Nolan. I absolutely love the entrance of Bianca! Immediately I wanted to be her friend! I think her character was a smart move and created a fantastic bridge between characters.
I am an Irish magic/Fae lore addict, who was born and raised on Irish/Scottish/Welsh lore so this book was right up my alley while in no way feeling like the millions of other Fae stories I have read before. That was so refreshing! I often find repeating themes in books with this type of elemental magic system as well because of how much I read, and yet again that was not the case here whatsoever. A lovely surprise!
I loved the mix between current day, and the ancient type magical world blending together. Imogene’s story unfolded in a well paced manner, and I loved that there were reveals I didn’t see coming throughout. She is a baddy who knows how to run a tight ship, and defend herself on the sea and against foes. I’m a sucker for a strong FMC and Imogen is just that, and a Captain thank you very much! I absolutely can’t wait to read book two, and be ready to devour book 3 when it comes out soon. This book has clearly set up an incredible world that will continue to unfold and surprise me, exactly what I look for in Romantasy!
As for the audiobook it’s also a winner. Dual narration with pretty great Irish accents for both. I have listened to books read with both narrators before, and was really happy to listen to them again. Both brought a lot of depth to the scenes with their emotional ranges, tones and timing. Nothing felt exaggerated and they both did a great job voicing both feminine and masculine voices. I definitely recommend the audiobook!
Thank you to Rachael of The Nerd Fam for this book and PR box, my review is based solely on my honest thoughts and I paid for the audiobook version because I enjoyed the book so much!
I am an Irish magic/Fae lore addict, who was born and raised on Irish/Scottish/Welsh lore so this book was right up my alley while in no way feeling like the millions of other Fae stories I have read before. That was so refreshing! I often find repeating themes in books with this type of elemental magic system as well because of how much I read, and yet again that was not the case here whatsoever. A lovely surprise!
I loved the mix between current day, and the ancient type magical world blending together. Imogene’s story unfolded in a well paced manner, and I loved that there were reveals I didn’t see coming throughout. She is a baddy who knows how to run a tight ship, and defend herself on the sea and against foes. I’m a sucker for a strong FMC and Imogen is just that, and a Captain thank you very much! I absolutely can’t wait to read book two, and be ready to devour book 3 when it comes out soon. This book has clearly set up an incredible world that will continue to unfold and surprise me, exactly what I look for in Romantasy!
As for the audiobook it’s also a winner. Dual narration with pretty great Irish accents for both. I have listened to books read with both narrators before, and was really happy to listen to them again. Both brought a lot of depth to the scenes with their emotional ranges, tones and timing. Nothing felt exaggerated and they both did a great job voicing both feminine and masculine voices. I definitely recommend the audiobook!
Thank you to Rachael of The Nerd Fam for this book and PR box, my review is based solely on my honest thoughts and I paid for the audiobook version because I enjoyed the book so much!
March 28, 2022
Song of the Fae begins a new magickal series by Tricia O’Malley. There’s trouble once again in the Fae world that threatens to overflow into the whole of Ireland. This book focuses on the bad Water Fae who have kidnapped Prince Callum’s fated mate. A boat is needed, but Callum, Nolan, Seamus and Bianca get a lot more than a boat when they commandeer Captain Imogen’s vessel. They get Imogen, whose life will be completely changed by the encounter. This is an exciting start to a series that will delight fans of the author’s Isle of Destiny series as the magickal powers of good and evil continue their battle for control. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book. Most highly recommend.
September 19, 2023
2,5/3 stars
I really enjoyed the beginning but it became repetitive and I lost interest by the end. Imogen was sort of annoying to me and Nolan was not acting like the right hand of the prince he was quite impulsive and jumped to conclusions. I don’t know I didn’t love the characters :(
I really enjoyed the beginning but it became repetitive and I lost interest by the end. Imogen was sort of annoying to me and Nolan was not acting like the right hand of the prince he was quite impulsive and jumped to conclusions. I don’t know I didn’t love the characters :(
April 1, 2025
What a gifted storyteller. Her writing envelopes the reader in another world. Elemental Magic. New story lines, same happy ending. Oh man does she know how to write them. Spicy too. Even though good always wins against bad, the way she works her way to the ending.
January 8, 2025
Great book can’t wait to read the next book in the series. So good read it in a day recommend
May 23, 2022
I have not read much Nora Roberts, but this book reminded me a little of her work. This is a story about a woman who is the captain of a tourist charter boat in Ireland who has been on her own and has concealed the signs that she might be able to perceive magical beings. Her boat is commandeered by a Fae prince whose mate has been kidnapped and is accompanied by his friend an advisor, a grumpy Fae male, and a couple who are friends helping aid the quest to retrieve the princess.
I enjoyed the Irish elements infused into this story, especially how the author's syntax was arranged in the dialogue to convey the Irish brogue. It wasn't written to the point that phonemes overcame the story, though, but enough to keep the Irish setting and characterization in mind.
This was a good story. It is perfect for someone who wants more Fae stories with some of the most popular tropes. It is an enjoyable telling, and it's relatively short for a fantasy story with romance. I wouldn't say it's a "quick" read given the pacing at times, though.
Overall, I found this to be another Fae story in a plethora of similar stories that didn't really stand out. I was hopeful given all the rave reviews and star ratings, but it's pretty clear the author has a solid following. The male love interest is a grumpy Fae fated mate, the MC is a Chosen-One hyperindependent, feisty female protagonist, and there's the same dark Fae vs. Good Fae rivalry. The Irish culture and quality writing set it apart from some of the other work in the genre, but not enough to make it original in a subgenre that is full of this combination of Fae characters+tropes.
The drive of the plot was probably the most difficult for me to enjoy because much of it didn't jive with who the characters were supposed to be. The female character's decision-making was the most perplexing to me and I struggled to see how this supposedly strong woman was just going along with some of the decisions being made for her. The female side-character could say a few words and either she or the others would acquiesce and that was the resolution of the conflict that moved on to the next plot point.
The prince, who is a side-character searching for his kidnapped fated mate and the reason the group is brought together, was pushing so hard to rescue her and refused to ask his mother (the queen) for help, and yet there were many instances where they were taking their sweet time. The author even seems to recognize this and addresses it in the story, but still, it didn't make sense. When the miscommunication trope was used to create a third act conflict between the two main characters, I just about threw my Kindle. Unlike some of the other decisions/plot points, it did make sense, but it is so overused in a book that was predictable.
I expected this to have spice, given other reviews and the comparison titles, but this was steamy, not spicy. It wasn't "fade to black," but it was all tension building and no action. It seems like that may occur in the next book, though. This does not weigh on my review of the book, but I think it's important for people to know who are looking for that in this subgenre.
I enjoyed the Irish elements infused into this story, especially how the author's syntax was arranged in the dialogue to convey the Irish brogue. It wasn't written to the point that phonemes overcame the story, though, but enough to keep the Irish setting and characterization in mind.
This was a good story. It is perfect for someone who wants more Fae stories with some of the most popular tropes. It is an enjoyable telling, and it's relatively short for a fantasy story with romance. I wouldn't say it's a "quick" read given the pacing at times, though.
Overall, I found this to be another Fae story in a plethora of similar stories that didn't really stand out. I was hopeful given all the rave reviews and star ratings, but it's pretty clear the author has a solid following. The male love interest is a grumpy Fae fated mate, the MC is a Chosen-One hyperindependent, feisty female protagonist, and there's the same dark Fae vs. Good Fae rivalry. The Irish culture and quality writing set it apart from some of the other work in the genre, but not enough to make it original in a subgenre that is full of this combination of Fae characters+tropes.
The drive of the plot was probably the most difficult for me to enjoy because much of it didn't jive with who the characters were supposed to be. The female character's decision-making was the most perplexing to me and I struggled to see how this supposedly strong woman was just going along with some of the decisions being made for her. The female side-character could say a few words and either she or the others would acquiesce and that was the resolution of the conflict that moved on to the next plot point.
The prince, who is a side-character searching for his kidnapped fated mate and the reason the group is brought together, was pushing so hard to rescue her and refused to ask his mother (the queen) for help, and yet there were many instances where they were taking their sweet time. The author even seems to recognize this and addresses it in the story, but still, it didn't make sense. When the miscommunication trope was used to create a third act conflict between the two main characters, I just about threw my Kindle. Unlike some of the other decisions/plot points, it did make sense, but it is so overused in a book that was predictable.
I expected this to have spice, given other reviews and the comparison titles, but this was steamy, not spicy. It wasn't "fade to black," but it was all tension building and no action. It seems like that may occur in the next book, though. This does not weigh on my review of the book, but I think it's important for people to know who are looking for that in this subgenre.
May 3, 2022
A wonderful new world and magical adventure awaits 🌊✨💖
What an EPIC start to this new series!!! We get to visit with a few old friends and meet some new ones on their grand adventure. Brilliant world building and character development as it most definitely had me desperate to see what's going to happen next in book two 😉. These pages are filled with intrigue, treachery, prophecy, magic, wit and snark, a couple of bull headed alpha fae males that need the occasional correction by a wise Irish lass (or two), so many twists and turns, and OODLES of adventure! So yup....basically a snooze fest 😂😂😂😂....NOT. I could not put this book down once I started! I loved how we got to visit Grace's Cove and some of our fave residents. This book truly grabs a hold of ones soul and draws you in. I *highly* recommend this gem of a read!!! So get comfy, treat yourself and dive on in.
What an EPIC start to this new series!!! We get to visit with a few old friends and meet some new ones on their grand adventure. Brilliant world building and character development as it most definitely had me desperate to see what's going to happen next in book two 😉. These pages are filled with intrigue, treachery, prophecy, magic, wit and snark, a couple of bull headed alpha fae males that need the occasional correction by a wise Irish lass (or two), so many twists and turns, and OODLES of adventure! So yup....basically a snooze fest 😂😂😂😂....NOT. I could not put this book down once I started! I loved how we got to visit Grace's Cove and some of our fave residents. This book truly grabs a hold of ones soul and draws you in. I *highly* recommend this gem of a read!!! So get comfy, treat yourself and dive on in.
September 30, 2023
I feel bad writing this but I did not love this book one bit. I debated putting it in the DNF pile but I was intrigued enough to keep going. The first thing that irked me was the mention of a laptop. In my opinion there is absolutely nothing that upsets me more than when a fantasy book is set in modern day, idk something about it just doesn’t feel romantic. I actually had such high hopes for this as the idea of Irish fae/lore is something I haven’t experienced much before. Unfortunately I didn’t connect with a single character and felt like the pubs were the only thing that made this seem like it was set in the UK. The ending is where things got a little more exciting but for the majority of the book the vibe was just stagnant. It was all very predictable which made the action underwhelming. This is just my personal preference and as this is highly rated by many, I would still recommend you read it so you can form your own opinion.
I feel so bad but honesty is key, right?! Sorry :( <3
I feel so bad but honesty is key, right?! Sorry :( <3
September 21, 2022
I love a fates romance book but man, this was disappointing. It felt kind of childish and rushed? The concept was so good.
October 13, 2023
This book is… it’s… umm too boring. I don’t even have the energy too review any further
February 21, 2023
This book had such an intriguing plot. I believe it is written in 3rd person. But the amount of times that the characters names were used drove me batty. I swear I counted our main characters name no less than 9 time on two pgs. So the writing stye was not for me.
✨Tropes✨
- Heart songs
- Forced Proximity
- Made/found family
- Unknown family past
That being said I did enjoy reading it. I just wanted a bit more of everything I think…Something to really set it apart from every other Fae story out here.
It’s a modern day world mixed with a Fae world. It have low level spice and our FMC is strong willed. I was so intrigued by the different element’s each Fae came from and think that the next book is going to dig a little deeper into what each elemental fae can do. I will say that I was hoping for more out of the romance….I was absolutely Livid with and what happened on the boat…that betrayal😡….I want her to ice him out, kick him where it hurts, throw him over the ship for the sea to eat, I wanted him to grovel and beg for forgiveness. I would have happily gone into book two knowing that we are still mad and unable to trust him🤣.
✨Tropes✨
- Heart songs
- Forced Proximity
- Made/found family
- Unknown family past
That being said I did enjoy reading it. I just wanted a bit more of everything I think…Something to really set it apart from every other Fae story out here.
It’s a modern day world mixed with a Fae world. It have low level spice and our FMC is strong willed. I was so intrigued by the different element’s each Fae came from and think that the next book is going to dig a little deeper into what each elemental fae can do. I will say that I was hoping for more out of the romance….I was absolutely Livid with and what happened on the boat…that betrayal😡….I want her to ice him out, kick him where it hurts, throw him over the ship for the sea to eat, I wanted him to grovel and beg for forgiveness. I would have happily gone into book two knowing that we are still mad and unable to trust him🤣.
July 8, 2024
I honestly LOVED THIS!! I couldn’t stop turning the pages and DEVOURED it in two sittings!!
The writing style was just so easy and comfortable. The entire story was filled with so much adventure and cute lil found family moments which was the best thing ever!!
I loved the growth of the fmc from someone who constantly shut people out to opening herself up to new friends. Especially with the mmc no matter how infuriating he was at times!!
And the romance was so cute!! Like he wants her but he DOESNT BUT HE KNOWS HE DOES!!
My only concern was the ending felt a little rushed. Even though I ADORED how it ended, the pacing felt a little off but no matter, I LOVED IT REGARDLESS
⭐️4.5/5
🌶️1/5
📖Tropes: dislike to lovers, forced proximity, fated mates, adventure to save the princess, hidden powers, sea captain, strong fmc, found family
The writing style was just so easy and comfortable. The entire story was filled with so much adventure and cute lil found family moments which was the best thing ever!!
I loved the growth of the fmc from someone who constantly shut people out to opening herself up to new friends. Especially with the mmc no matter how infuriating he was at times!!
And the romance was so cute!! Like he wants her but he DOESNT BUT HE KNOWS HE DOES!!
My only concern was the ending felt a little rushed. Even though I ADORED how it ended, the pacing felt a little off but no matter, I LOVED IT REGARDLESS
⭐️4.5/5
🌶️1/5
📖Tropes: dislike to lovers, forced proximity, fated mates, adventure to save the princess, hidden powers, sea captain, strong fmc, found family
September 24, 2024
This has to be my second worst read of the year 😭😭 it just kept getting worse as the story went on. The writing felt incredibly juvenile (like COME ON, you could not find a better adjective than “good fae” and “bad fae”????? 😭), the plot did not feel believable, and I absolutely hate when characters who are supposed to be intelligent just COMPLETELY ignore the things right in front of them for the sake of a “big” reveal at the end. Like no shit you’re fates mates lmao
Honestly, everything about this book was just extremely underwhelming
Honestly, everything about this book was just extremely underwhelming
January 14, 2023
It’s an interesting story. I did like it but the writing needed finesse. The dialogue often reads like a set up; especially between the protagonists. That is where it failed for me. At times it was stiff and stilted, other times adolescent, still other times it was rushed, and occasionally goofy. It was difficult to get a handle on. Much about the story was convenient and the amount of “resounding cheers” literally written on the page was excessive. Still, there were some good aspects to the story. The FMC doesn’t immediately forgive the MMC when he wrongs her. She bluntly tells him she’s not forgiving him yet and I did love that moment immensely. There were some great passages about loneliness and being an outsider as well as some sweet interactions between the protagonists when they finally come together. It’s slow burn capped with a bit of steam and a very convenient ending.
March 31, 2023
I absolutely loathe not finishing a book. I may or may not come back to this. I have an aversion to 3rd party writing. Felt an intriguing pull by Chapter 8. Then by Chapter 17, I wasn’t vibing. I found myself stressing and struggling with this one.
I plan on coming back to this, one day. The lack of world building, character descriptions, and magical feel wasn’t there. If anything, please tell me it gets better…
I plan on coming back to this, one day. The lack of world building, character descriptions, and magical feel wasn’t there. If anything, please tell me it gets better…
September 27, 2024
2.5⭐️out of 5 ⭐️
1.5🌶️ out of 5 🌶️
This book…where do I begin. It had such great potential with a great plot…however the plot ended quickly and then it brought on basically a side quest three chapters before the book ended? Truly was looking forward to a better story, but sadly my heart was not taken away…
1.5🌶️ out of 5 🌶️
This book…where do I begin. It had such great potential with a great plot…however the plot ended quickly and then it brought on basically a side quest three chapters before the book ended? Truly was looking forward to a better story, but sadly my heart was not taken away…
January 29, 2024
This was a really anticipated read for me but the execution let it down immensely. The story felt underdeveloped and the characters had little chemistry. I was really excited about the Irish lore and that side of fantasy but it didn’t shine through like it could have. And the attempt to integrate Irish colloquialisms into speech felt stereotypical and overused which was a shame. Really wanted to love this! :(
October 15, 2024
quick read rushed ending
This was a good quick read but the end felt two fold and a bit rushed. It’s your classic rough life, trust issues meets warrior princely type to breakdown the FL’s walls. Good for a rainy day read
This was a good quick read but the end felt two fold and a bit rushed. It’s your classic rough life, trust issues meets warrior princely type to breakdown the FL’s walls. Good for a rainy day read
June 11, 2025
a bit too fast paced for my liking and without a lot of space for proper world building & character development! obviously there’s only so much you can do in a first installment, but I felt I wasn’t connected to any of the characters which then made the (quite abrupt!) love story feel flat and the plot a bit wishy washy!!
3 stars generously because it was gifted by a bean !!!!
3 stars generously because it was gifted by a bean !!!!
June 16, 2022
A new offshoot of Mystic Cove, and well worth reading. I hope the rest of the series is as good.
October 26, 2022
I liked the story as an audiobook. It was good for a commute, moved quickly, and kept me entertained. It wasn’t anything spectacular but it was fun, cute, and simple.
December 15, 2022
3.6 (sorry for the weird rating lol)
it was good, but found myself wishing better character relationships. it was a shorter book, so i guess it makes sense, but my feelings still stand
it was good, but found myself wishing better character relationships. it was a shorter book, so i guess it makes sense, but my feelings still stand
February 5, 2023
Entertaining story. Narration good. Writing is basic.
June 10, 2023
Fairy smut 🔥🔥
July 9, 2023
Magick, sirens, Fae, mated bonds, humor and battles the perfect recipe for a 5 star book in my opinion - off to read book 2 😁
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