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ritheghostboy's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Trafficking, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
amberreadsitall's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
SERIES REVIEW
The Stolen Fae Series | By: M.J. Lawrie
Book 1: Lies of the Fae | 502 Pages | 4 ⭐️ | 4 🌶️
Book 2: Fall of the Fae | 450 Pages | 4 ⭐️ | 4 🌶️
Book 3: Wrath of the Fae | 505 Pages | 4 ⭐️ | 4 🌶️
Book 1: Lies of the Fae | 502 Pages | 4 ⭐️ | 4 🌶️
Book 2: Fall of the Fae | 450 Pages | 4 ⭐️ | 4 🌶️
Book 3: Wrath of the Fae | 505 Pages | 4 ⭐️ | 4 🌶️
WARNING: 18+ READ YOUR TRIGGER WARNINGS - IT’S DARK!!!
There aren’t many series out there that I would add to my re-read list. The Stolen Fae series is the exception. MJ Lawrie just took me on a roller coaster ride and I’m sprinting to ride again.
This is also quite possibly one of the DARKEST Romantasy series I’ve read…..and I’ve read some seriously dark stuff (ie: Sinners & Angels by Luna Peirce..IYKYK). MJ pulls no punches in this series.
In Book 1, Lies of Fae, we are introduced our main characters: Cyrus (shadow daddy leader of the Fae Mafia in England), Reid (grumpy & overprotective “human” Authority agent), and Raven (lowly Fae thief just trying to protect her “sister”) In this version of England the Fae are subservient to the the humans who control them through their governing agency The Authority. Book one focuses on building the world and diving into the concept of fated mates and the fae rebellion.
In book two, Fall of the Fae, we watch Raven evolve and grow into her powers. We also get a front row seat to the dramatic developments of her relationship with Reid and Cyrus. Yes I said AND. Oh, did I forget to mention this is a reverse harem……my bad. Please enjoy!
After we are left with the mother of all plot twists at the end of book two, we are make it to book three, Wrath of the Fae. The title really tells it all. This is the story where all of the emotional wounds from Books 1 & 2 are avenged. It doesn’t happen quickly though. There are some serious battles. The betrayal seems to come from all sides and always right when you think things are just starting to look up for our most loved characters.
As you read, I would suggest you keep checking your page count or percentage, and apply the Law and Order Rule. If you think you solved it and you know who the bad guy is or how it will end and see you are only half way through, just know your wrong.
MJ Lawrie is the is the dark mistress of plot twists & will have you on the edge of your seat both loving & hating her the entire way.
SPOILER: It’s totally worth the crazy roller coaster ride to get to the end.
The ONLY reason this didn't make my five star mark was that I felt that the overall volume of non-consensual scenes, & I mean true non-consensual…not CNC Haunting Adeline style, was a bit much for me.
Given my statement above, please be warned this is a very VERY dark series. Please read the trigger warnings carefully & prepare yourself mentally. This is a war between humans, fae, gods, monsters, & more. War is brutal and brings out the darkest sides of humanity. MJ tells it all (in detail) & holds nothing back.
If you’ve gotten to this point & have not been scared away yet….go ahead. Add to cart.
“Good Girl! “ - Reid
This is also quite possibly one of the DARKEST Romantasy series I’ve read…..and I’ve read some seriously dark stuff (ie: Sinners & Angels by Luna Peirce..IYKYK). MJ pulls no punches in this series.
In Book 1, Lies of Fae, we are introduced our main characters: Cyrus (shadow daddy leader of the Fae Mafia in England), Reid (grumpy & overprotective “human” Authority agent), and Raven (lowly Fae thief just trying to protect her “sister”) In this version of England the Fae are subservient to the the humans who control them through their governing agency The Authority. Book one focuses on building the world and diving into the concept of fated mates and the fae rebellion.
In book two, Fall of the Fae, we watch Raven evolve and grow into her powers. We also get a front row seat to the dramatic developments of her relationship with Reid and Cyrus. Yes I said AND. Oh, did I forget to mention this is a reverse harem……my bad. Please enjoy!
After we are left with the mother of all plot twists at the end of book two, we are make it to book three, Wrath of the Fae. The title really tells it all. This is the story where all of the emotional wounds from Books 1 & 2 are avenged. It doesn’t happen quickly though. There are some serious battles. The betrayal seems to come from all sides and always right when you think things are just starting to look up for our most loved characters.
As you read, I would suggest you keep checking your page count or percentage, and apply the Law and Order Rule. If you think you solved it and you know who the bad guy is or how it will end and see you are only half way through, just know your wrong.
MJ Lawrie is the is the dark mistress of plot twists & will have you on the edge of your seat both loving & hating her the entire way.
SPOILER: It’s totally worth the crazy roller coaster ride to get to the end.
The ONLY reason this didn't make my five star mark was that I felt that the overall volume of non-consensual scenes, & I mean true non-consensual…not CNC Haunting Adeline style, was a bit much for me.
Given my statement above, please be warned this is a very VERY dark series. Please read the trigger warnings carefully & prepare yourself mentally. This is a war between humans, fae, gods, monsters, & more. War is brutal and brings out the darkest sides of humanity. MJ tells it all (in detail) & holds nothing back.
If you’ve gotten to this point & have not been scared away yet….go ahead. Add to cart.
“Good Girl! “ - Reid
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, and Murder
superslothlouise's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I really enjoyed the last witch series, this book has a great story however I was a little uncomfortable at times with the spicy scenes and the lack of consent
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
colorcrystals's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Trafficking, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
bookish_jess_'s review
I like a good dark romance, but this had absolutely no trigger warnings - starts out the first page with pretty descriptive child neglect/abuse and by 10% we have descriptive sexual/physical assault as well as our FMC reliving memories of hearing a family member be SAd and murdered....
It's a no for me, dawg. I'm out.
The premise sounded really interesting, but I just can't make this work. Cause if this is 10% in, who knows how much worse it will get.
It's a no for me, dawg. I'm out.
The premise sounded really interesting, but I just can't make this work. Cause if this is 10% in, who knows how much worse it will get.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Trafficking, and Death of parent
sophee_568's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
I have written notes for review, but I will not publish them. This type of book is not my thing. It has a lot of triggering content. The fantasy part of the story was interesting, but erotica is something I can't get behind. I had a problem with rape being a part of fae lore. The trigger warning says non-consensual sex when it should say rape. I understand some people like rape fantasies, but it was a downside. It did not emotionally impact me because I knew it was coming, and I emotionally distanced myself from the story. On the other hand, the writer chose to introduce rape into the story, make her character go through different types of sexual assault, and only in the latter part of the book (around 80%) mention that no means no. In this 540-page book there is one sentence where the main character stands up for herself and finally says no to unwanted sexual behavior coming from two love interests. That had absolutely no effect compared to the rest of the book. I am desperately trying to rationalize the use of rape in the plot, but I am failing.
Also, I am not against sexual content in books, but making the plot revolve around sex is boring. Many other things bothered me, but I will refrain from discussing most of them. I found the plot predictable, and the fighting scenes become more repetitive by the end. The pacing was too fast for me. Villainizing Russians is a tacky, overused, and borderline xenophobic trope. I will not be continuing the series. I only read this because it was free on Amazon, and I was in the mood for fantasy.
Also, I am not against sexual content in books, but making the plot revolve around sex is boring. Many other things bothered me, but I will refrain from discussing most of them. I found the plot predictable, and the fighting scenes become more repetitive by the end. The pacing was too fast for me. Villainizing Russians is a tacky, overused, and borderline xenophobic trope. I will not be continuing the series. I only read this because it was free on Amazon, and I was in the mood for fantasy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
this_bookish_house's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Xenophobia, Trafficking, and Sexual harassment
erisedstraeh's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Torture
Moderate: Infidelity, Racism, Xenophobia, and War
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