M. Lynn

This series is so good and creative, I flew through this and occasionally go back and reread several passages. The Edmund novella was needed, it was hilarious. Edmund really carried the series lol.
They hook you in from the get-go, enticing, entertaining, short and hilarious at some points.
You don't really have to read them in order, but the characters all merge together. Books 1-3 are Etta, A book focuses on Aurora and Phillip, another book on Amalie (I love her), 2 on Helena and 1 on Edmund.
I kind of wish there were more books in the series, but who knows?… (altro)

I absolutely fell in love with this book, and definitely can't wait for the next in this exciting series. Set in a world and time similar to the Middle Ages, we see two kingdoms at odds with each other. twenty years ago one kingdom somehow stripped the magic of the other. Evil King Calls has been biding his time and waiting to gain control of both kingdoms.... playing the long game, he's had people placed within the other kingdom. some knowingly, and some having no clue at all that they're ticking time bombs to those they love and care for. Trystan is Prince and Toha of his magic free realm.... he and his younger sister Rissa, and their Foster brother Davion (Davi) love their realm fiercely. Growing up without their mother has been tough, but Trystan and Ri have each other. One night while young children, their father came home with Davi. a seer had told him this boy would be very important to Prince Trystan and help end the darkness. he quickly became a part of their family. Rissa knows she has some magically ability herself. she's always felt an affinity with the earth, yet for some reason her family don't believe her. All fun and games come to a halt when their father tell Rissa she will be marrying a neighboring blue blood to strengthen their realm. for a few reasons she's NOT happy with this. she's never had a good feeling a out this guy. far from it! In fact she's always had a creepy, dark feeling around him (and for very good reason we soon learn). It also doesn't help that she's in love with Davi. Not long after her father's decree, the sister of her supposed betrothed risks life and limb to get to them with a message. Her father and brother are in fact traitors, and in league with the evil king. Time is of the essence now.... Trystan and his gang of misfits comprised of Rissa, Davi, Lady Alixa (sister of the traitor) and a few trusted aids set off to find the Tri Gard. The three that held magic and we're the reason magic was stripped from their kingdom.... or so they we're led to believe. There are many things that happened that are not known. People among them that may not be who they appear. Veils will be lifted, hearts revealed, talents emerge.... many mysteries, past events and talents will be revealed along the way. This book touched my heart showing the grit, spirit, moxie and talent of the women in this realm.... not the typical woman who does everything the men say... these women have minds of their own and talents to go with them. The women seem to be the ones to show the way and unveil the treachery. Lots of love, family, adventure, mystery, action, treachery, and hopefully heroism fills the pages of this story. Be warned.... the book will leave you wanting MORE MORE MORE! I cannot wait for the next in this series. There's a HUGE reveal at the end that crushes my heart. I can only hope it doesn't play out how the evil King hopes. Enjoy yourself and dive into the pages of this amazing story filled with adventure.… (altro)

I fell in love with this series instantly! So much drama, humour, adventure, secrets, intrigue and at the heart of it all are two young women with huge hearts and fierce will. These two young ladies will surely be the ones to help save kingdoms. The book opens where we meet a young, magic free fae princess named Alona..She knows on her eighteenth birthday that without magic she'll be relegated to the servant class. Yet still she has a huge heart, cheery disposition, and longs to start her life as she wants. We're led to believe this book will be all about her, and in part it is... However she's quickly kidnapped and we don't see her again until much later. Next we're suddenly on earth meeting another young girl named Brea. Yet unlike princess Alona, she's not had an easy life. Most of her life she's been in and out of mental institutions and repeatedly told the things she sees are not in fact real. After all, often seeing people with pointy ears is not exactly the norm. Yet on the day of her release, and journey back to the land of school her entire world is upended. Nope, not telling you what happened to break her heart, but she DOES end up in the fae lands against her will. Can she believe what she sees, or will she convince herself it's a delusion? Why in the name of Jon Snow is she here in the first place? Brea will need to open her eyes and truly see all around her. Open her heart and finally become the person she's intended to be. Through it all we meet amazingly interesting characters. Yet there is a HUGE web of deceit that even the reader must decide what's truth and what's lie. There's never a dull moment, that's for certain! I'm holding out hope these awesome women will join forces soon. In the meantime I can't wait to read book two and see how the royal intrigue, betrayal, secrets and adventure escalate… (altro)