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A Feather so Black

Fair Folk, Book 1

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A Feather so Black

By: Lyra Selene
Narrated by: Heather O'Sullivan
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 'Dark and dangerous and teeming with romance, A Feather So Black is an exhilarating adventure that walks the edge of a blade. Truly enchanting' Rachel Gillig, NYT bestselling author of One Dark Window

***THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***

The Cruel Prince meets For the Wolf in a sizzling fantasy romance set in a world of perilous magic and moonlit forests, spinning a seductive tale of a changeling princess, her cursed sister, and the dangerous fae lord she must defeat to save her family.

In a kingdom where magic has been lost, Fia is a rare changeling, left behind by the wicked Fair Folk when they stole the High Queen's daughter Eala and locked the gates to the Otherworld.

When a hidden gate to the Otherworld is discovered, Fia is tasked by the High Queen to retrieve Eala and break her curse. But she doesn't go alone: with her is prince Rogan, Eala's betrothed and Fia's childhood best friend.

As the two journey into a world where magic winds through the roots of the trees and beauty can be a deadly illusion, Fia's mission is complicated by her feelings for the prince. . . and her unexpected attraction to the dark-hearted fae lord holding Eala captive. Irian might be more monster than man, but he seems to understand Fia in a way no one ever has.

'Darkly enchanting and beautifully written, A Feather So Black is the perfect mix of atmospheric fantasy, heart-stopping action, and delicious romance' Thea Guanzon, author of The Hurricane Wars

'Selene's storytelling is an enchantment all of its own, weaving romance, fantasy, and folklore onto the page like magic. A Feather So Black is a tale to savour and devour, one that gleams like starlight and cuts like a sword' Rebecca Ross, author of Divine Rivals

'Opulent and scorching, A Feather So Black transcends the genres of romance and fantasy into a tale that is timeless, blood-spattered, and rich with longing and magic' Roshani Chokshi, author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride

'Immersive world building, whimsical prose, gripping adventure, and heart stopping romance, A Feather So Black will definitely be a new romantasy favourite!' A.K. Mulford, author of The High Mountain Court

'With a breathtaking, sizzling romance, A Feather So Black weaves a twisted fairy tale of thorns and teeth' K.M. Enright, author of Mistress of Lies

'By turns seductive and heart breaking, this enthralling journey heralds a new era of fantasy' Breanne Randall, author of the Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic

'Lyra Selene's writing is a feast for the senses, made of velvet and wild vines and moonlight. A Feather So Black is sure to lure readers into its glittering world. Just be warned, dear reader: once you enter the revels of these Folk, you'll never want them to end' Ryan Graudin, award winning author of Wolf By Wolf©2024 Lyra Selene (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Historical Romance Royalty Feel-Good Heartfelt Magic War

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I liked the story but felt it took too long to get to the point and was a little easy to predict where it would go. That said, I liked the world and magic and the characters.

too long

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This story grabs your attention and won’t let it go until you suddenly realise the book ended and you don’t have the next one yet … highly recommended , beautifully narrated!

Captivating

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I had my some apprehension and a certain reserve towards this book because I often find that Booktok is overhyping a lot of books to the extreme.

However, I have to say this book did a very good job and did live up to the recommendations.

The narrator took some getting used to because of the accent, but now I'm a bit disappointed she ain't continuing to narrate the series.

It was dark, twisted, and yet very bright and sweet at the same time. It had lots of good themes, and I loved the way it incorporated the old celtic lore.

It is beautifully written and does actually focus on the main story and not single handedly on spice scenes.
They were there but not the main theme of the book, which was such a nice relief compared to other Booktok books.

It is a beautiful story about a girl finding herself and her place in the world(s).
A lot of magic, fairies, old celtic lore, and wonder, but also twisting, savagery, and dark nightmares. All in all, it's a great compositioned story with a bit of everything.

I kind of felt the ending was "strange" in lack of a better word.

So if you enjoyed The Cruel Prince, this might be up your alley.

Love and a true fairytale.

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the story was okay, it was a little drawn out with not a lot to it at some points. I feel the ending didn't really finish the whole story up, maybe it's meant to have a part 2?

the voice actress 10/10

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Read/listened to this and the Irish accent made it an easy listen.
The story is beautiful, a little slow paced but it was nice to have alongside a couple of more intense books I’m currently reading. There were pockets of action and the build up to the final 20% was steady with interesting characters and spin on the swan Princess. Slow burn romance with a little spice and more about the relationships and character growth and world building

Magical world and interesting story

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