A review by summerpy
The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

This fae romantasy story follows Bristol Keats, a small-town girl who lives with and takes care of her sisters after the death of their parents. They’re struggling, barely getting by. Meanwhile they keep getting mysterious letters from someone claiming to be their long lost aunt. Needing money, Bristol reluctantly agrees to meet. Her world is turned upside when she discovers the world of fae and monsters and the mysteries of her own family and parent’s connections to this other world. 

Loves: The narrator captures the banter between Bristol and Tyghan (grumpy fae lord) really well. Loved the different tones and personalities for different characters. Done REALLY well and engaging. I also enjoyed the fun cast of likable secondary characters. We gotta love a grumpy fae boss. I was feeling a little overwhelmed with fae in my tbr but actually loved the fae in this book! 

Dislikes: Bristol was a little frustrating and her dialogue got repetitive at times. I really wanted to shake her occasionally. The romance between her and Tyghan happened really fast. Hoping book 2 will focus on them a bit more. I do think the story could have easily been a hour shorter.

Thank you Netgalley for the audiobook. I really enjoyed it overall. This has the feel of a book one type of book. There’s still so many questions. And the ending was crazy.