By: Anna Fiteni
Location: FIC FIT
Genre: Romantasy
This is a perfect pick for anyone looking for a YA fantasy story filled with layered characters and sharp, intriguing fae, but still compact enough to devour in an afternoon.- Mia
An irresistible dark fae romantasy debut, inspired by Welsh mythology and perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Faebound, Leigh Bardugo and Holly Black’s The Cruel Prince.
Ceridwen Parry has run away with the fairies.
But this is not her story.
For Sabrina Parry, the world is tough, cruel and practical. With her father in prison, her aims in life are: 1. hold onto her job, 2. hold her tongue and 3. set up her sister Ceridwen with a man rich enough to look after her.
Ceridwen is lovely, romantic, timid – everything that Sabrina isn’t. But then Ceridwen vanishes into the eerie woods leaving only an iron ring behind and Sabrina is drawn into a beautiful but decaying world of fairies and monsters of old. And when an annoyingly handsome fairy prince offers her a dangerous deal, Sabrina is forced to put her own freedom at risk to save her sister
Review by Hannah - Goodreads
Fiteni's social and political commentary woven throughout the story is excellent. The line, "We're all being used by a big house somewhere," really stuck with me. It’s a powerful statement that hints at the larger themes of control and exploitation, in all it's guises. The way the story delves into the history of Wales and how it affects the characters journey is flawless. It feels like more than just a backdrop; it’s an integral part of the narrative. This book is a poignant ode, a memorial, and a heartfelt love letter to Welsh history and culture
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