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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

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superslothlouise's review

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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

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deannafemchonk's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5/5 overall rating. This is a pretty dark and very angsty read, MJ Lawrie needs to stop hating her protagonists lmao!! All of her novels the protagonists have the absolute worst lives haha. This series goes into a lot more graphic detail of some of the darker elements than her other books.
I enjoyed the world of this novel. It almost had an interesting dystopian fae vibe.

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Trope list; fated mates (this is tagged as reverse harem, but its just two mates so not really a harem), hidden power, lost princess, over the top mmcs, found family

The way Raven's bond mates behave make me want to slap everyone. There is an excessive amount of people acting childish, whilst calling the main character childish.

danasbookshelves's review

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dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

colorcrystals's review against another edition

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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

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