Tag: Entangled with fae

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A Rivalry of Hearts

Devika

A Rivalry of Hearts

Tessonja Odette

Fae Flings and Corset Strings #1

Chrystal Moon Press

June 12, 2022 by Devika

Waardering: 4 uit 5.

A Rivalry of Hearts is the first part in the Fae Flings and Corset Strings series by Tessonja Odette. This book will take place in the same world as The Fair Isle trilogy and the Entangled with Fae series. I was really excited for a new series by this author and couldn’t wait to dive in. Will this book meet my expectations?

Edwina is a human author but is now published in Faerwyvae. She is supposed to do a book tour, but has arrived a little bit to late. This fault has big results, she has to share her book tour with William Haywood and her contract balancing on a thin edge. After a drunk night she ends up in a spicy bet. Who will win the publishing contract?

Both Edwina en William have a good reason to win the contract. Their bet soon leads to some tense nights. However William didn’t make the bet to make fun, he wants something more. I really loved the two of them. They are real enemies to lovers, which is really awesome!

I did like the fact Gemma, from A Curse of the Wolf King, was featured in this story as well. It connects the stories even more to the Faerwyvae world. Tessonja Odette has a nice writing style which is easy to read. This book is one of her spiciest yet and I can’t wait to continue in this series. I really enjoyed reading A Rivalry of Hearts and give it a 4 star rating.

About A Rivalry of Hearts

Two rival writers.
One prestigious publishing contract.
A bargain of hearts and seduction.

They say never bargain with the fae. They also say don’t get drunk on fae wine. Yet romance author Edwina Danforth has managed a blunder with both on her first visit to the infamous faelands. Now she’s trapped in a magic-fueled bet she barely remembers with a man she’d be happier to forget. The terms? Whoever can bed the most lovers during their month-long dueling book tour wins a coveted publishing contract.

The win should be easy for Edwina. She’s known for penning scintillating tales of whirlwind romance. There’s just one her imagination vastly exceeds her bedroom experience. But when failure means plummeting her career back into obscurity, losing isn’t an option.

Her handsome fae rival, William Haywood, poses an even greater challenge. Not only are his looks as aggravatingly perfect as his track record behind closed doors, but he has his own reasons for playing to win, and he won’t go down without a fight. Unless, of course, it’s a different kind of going down. In that case, he’s fair game.

Edwina and William clash in a rivalry of romance. But what happens when their objects of desire…turn out to be each other?

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A Dream So Wicked

Devika

A Dream So Wicked

Tessonja Odette

Entangled with Fae #5

Chrystal Moon Press

July 1, 2023 by Devika

Waardering: 3.5 uit 5.

A Dream So Wicked is the fifth part in a series of fairytale retellings. In this fourth installment of the Entangled with Fae series, the story of Sleeping Beauty is retold. I’ve read every single book in this series and loved every one of them. What will she have in store for this book?

A vicious rivalry.
A forbidden desire.
A curse only her enemy can break.

Briony grew up in a convent, when suddenly on her last day there her parents have come to claim her. She is a lost fae princess and must marry a wealthy human to save her family. Even though she is attracted to the baker called Thorne who has come to collect her, she has to do this for her family. But when she turns out to be Thornes nemesis, she is in danger. He can control her with a single touch and uses this to make Briony trigger the sleeping curse on her family. They must make a bargain to save her family and marriage. He will help her with her marriage but may not control her again. But neither of them expected the forbidden desire burning between them. What will these rivals do? Will Briony be able to break the curse on her family?

A Dream So Wicked can be read as a standalone, but some charachters you might recognise if you’ve read the other books in this series. Briony was already introduced in A Taste of Poison, however Thorne was an unknown charachter for me. In this book you will both of them very well. However I must admit Briony and Thorne are my least favorite main characters by Tessonja Odette so far. I don’t know why, but I just like them less.

In A Dream So Wicked you will experience the personal growth of Briony but also the rival she can be. She and Thorne have to work togethere to wake their families, however all they want is to be free and happy. Therefore I think this book could have been so much better if it just focussed on their relationship, in stead of being a whole rescue mission. Tessonja Odette has a great writing style, however this book just couldn’t get me hooked.

Even though I am a big fan of Tessonja Odette, this book just was a little bit disappointing for me. Don’t get me wrong, I still really enjoyed the story however I think it could just have more of that magic spark all of her other books do have. Nevertheless I am still curious about what else there is to come, and look forward to reading her next books.

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A Taste of Poison

Devika

A Taste of Poison

Tessonja Odette

Entangled with Fae #4

Chrystal Moon Press

August 10, 2022 by Devika

Waardering: 4 uit 5.

A Taste of Poison is the fourth part in a series of fairytale retellings. In this fourth installment of the Entangled with Fae series, the story of Snow White is retold. I’ve read every single book by Tessonja Odette so far, and enjoyed every one of them. Can she make me fall in love with this book?

A runaway princess wanted for murder.
A deadly huntsman who’s after her heart…

Astrid is a princess wanted for murder even though she is innocent, and with her magic gifts as a mirror she is used to be disliked. She has to hide from her stepmother, the Spring Queen Tris. But Tris won’t leave Astrid alone. She hires a bear shifter Torben to get her Astrids heart, and in return she will free him from his sentence. Can Torben get Astrids heart to Tris? Can Astrid prove she is innocent before it is to late?

A Taste of Poison can be read as a standalone, but some charachters you might recognise if you’ve read the other books in this series. The huntsman was already introduced short in Kiss of the Selkie, however Astrid was an unknown charachter for me. In this book you will both get to know Astrid and Torben very well. They both share some things in their personalities, however both have their own problems too.

In A Taste of Poison you will see an building romance throughout the story as well as a lot of mystery. This book is a fantasy romance in which Tessonja Odette will take you on a search for the murderer. Tessonja Odette has a great writing style, so I wanted to keep reading throughout the whole story. For me the true reveal in the end didn’t really come as a surprise, however I still really loved this book.

I fell in love with this book by Tessonja Odette and can say that I am a big fan of her books. I can’t wait what this author has in store for the future. I really look forward to the story of Briony Rose, which will be a Sleeping Beauty retelling called A Dream So Wicked.

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Kiss of the Selkie

Devika

Kiss of the Selkie

Tessonja Odette

Entangled with Fae #3

Chrystal Moon Press

December 31, 2021 by Devika

Waardering: 4 uit 5.

Kiss of the Selkie is the third part in a series of fairytale retellings. In this third installment of the Entangled with Fae series, the story of The little mermaid is retold.

Maisie is on the run, but is caught by her stepmother. She is put into a really difficult dilemma which forces her to do something she would rather not do, in order to save her own life. Maisie should participate in a contest for the marriage of Dorian, a Fae killer, and she must kiss him so he will die. Even though Maisie doesn’t want to do this, she has to. But can she hide her true intentions from Dorian? Will she succeed her mission? What if feelings get involved?

Although Kiss of the Selkie is a retelling of The little mermaid, the story didn’t always remind me of this. Even though the story features a evil creature of the sea, and a handsome boy on land, the story also reminded me somewhat of The Selection series because of the contest. Nevertheless, Tessonja Odette has completely given her own twist to this fairy tale.

Although Kiss of the Selkie can be read as a standalone, the story has several elements from Tessonja Odettes earlier books. For example, the relation between Maisie and her stepmother. In my opinion it would be best if you’ve read Heart of the Raven Prince, before reading Kiss of the Selkie to get a better image of the full story behind Maisie.

Although Maisie and Dorian have their own personalities, they also both share their secrets from the past. I personally think the two go very well together, and the secrets they share seem to make them stronger. However personally I liked both of these characters less than I did with Tessonja Odette’s other main charachters. This made that I liked this book just a little less than I hoped I would.

The book has an uplifting romance throughout the story. And while this didn’t come as a surprise, this was a very nice addition to the story. Tessonja Odette has a great writing style, so I wanted to keep reading throughout the whole story.

I am again very surprised by this book by Tessonja Odette and can say that I am a big fan of her books. Even though I found this part a bit less good than her previous books, I am really curious about what else this series will bring and I am looking forward to the next part in the series which will feature the huntsman as main character.

A Rivalry of Hearts

A Rivalry of Hearts is the first part in the Fae Flings and Corset Strings series by Tessonja Odette. This book will take place in…

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A Fate of Flame

A Fate of Flame is the third and final part in the Prophecy of Forgotten Fae series by Tessonja Odette. This book was previously published…

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A Dream So Wicked

A Dream So Wicked is the fifth part in a series of fairytale retellings. In this fourth installment of the Entangled with Fae series, the…

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Heart of the Raven Prince

Devika

Heart of the Raven Prince – Tessonja Odette – Crystal Moon Press

Waardering: 4.5 uit 5.

Onder mijn recensie in het engels is mijn recensie in het nederlands te vinden.

Heart of the Raven Prince is the second part in a series of fairytale retellings. In this second installment of the Entangled with Fae series, the story of Cinderella is retold.

Ember is used by her stepmother as a maiden, and wants nothing more than to be free. A bargain with her stepmother causes that she won’t be free until her 19th birthday. During a glamour shopping trip for the ball, she runs into Prince Franco and doesn’t get a very good first impression. On the ball Princess Maisie calls her, and wants to strike a bargain. Ember will pretend to be the princess so that Maisie can escape. Meanwhile, Franco keeps thinking about the girl he met in the alley. Will Ember be able to hide her true identity from Franco? Can they keep their fake relationship going, and what if feelings come into play?

Although Heart of the Raven Prince is a retelling of Cinderella, the story didn’t always remind me of this. Ember is the classic Cinderella figure, due to her relationship with her stepmother and sisters. In addition, Ember hides by wearing a glamour of Princess Maisie. This allowed me to recognize the fairy tale. Tessonja Odette has completely given her own twist to this fairy tale.

Although Heart of the Raven Prince can be read as a standalone, the story has several elements from Tessonja Odettes earlier books. You might already know Prince Franco from The Fair Isle trilogy as well as Queen Nyxia, Evelyn and Aspen. In addition, Gemma and Elliot from Curse of the Wolf King are also featured in this book. This makes this book really feel like an addition to this series.

Although Franco and Ember have their own personalities, they also both share their dangerous side. I personally think the two go very well together. Both know how to stand their ground and strive for their own freedom. The book has an uplifting romance throughout the story. And while this didn’t come as a surprise, this was a very nice addition to the story. Tessonja Odette has a great writing style, so I quickly flew through the story.

I am again very surprised by this book by Tessonja Odette and can say that I am a big fan of her books. This makes me very curious about what else this series will bring and I am looking forward to the next part in the series called Kiss of the Selkie. This story will be a retelling of The Little Mermaid and will star Princess Maisie.

Heart of the Raven Prince is het tweede deel in een serie vol met hervertellingen van sprookjes. In dit tweede deel van de Entangled with Fae serie word het verhaal van Assepoester herverteld.

Ember word door haar stiefmoeder gebruikt als hulpje, en wil niets liever al vrij zijn. Door een overeenkomst met haar stiefmoeder zal ze pas vrij zijn op haar 19e verjaardag. Tijdens een winkeluitje voor het bal, komt ze prins Franco tegen en krijgt ze een niet al te goede indruk. Maar wanneer ze tijdens het bal door prinses Maisie word geroepen, sluit ze een overeenkomst. Ember zal zich voordoen als de prinses, zodat Maisie kan ontsnappen. Ondertussen is Franco erg benieuwd naar het meisje dat hij tegenkwam in de steeg en wie hij heeft horen spelen tijdens het bal. Zal Ember haar ware identiteit voor Franco kunnen verbergen? Kunnen ze hun nep-relatie in stand houden, en wat als er gevoelens in het spel komen?

Hoewel Heart of the Raven Prince een hervertelling van Assepoester is, deed het verhaal mij hier niet altijd aan denken. Ember is het klassieke assepoester figuur, door haar verhouding met haar stiefmoeder en zussen. Daarnaast verbergt Ember zich door een glamour van prinses Maisie te dragen. Hierdoor kon ik het sprookje herkennen. Tessonja Odette heeft totaal haar eigen draai weten te geven aan dit sprookje.

Hoewel Heart of the Raven Prince als standalone te lezen is, kent het verhaal verschillende elementen uit haar eerdere boeken. Zo zou je prins Franco al kunnen kennen uit The Fair Isle trilogy evenals koningin Nyxia, Evelyn en Aspen. Daarnaast komen ook Gemma en Elliot uit Curse of the Wolf King in dit boek aan bod. Hierdoor voelt dit boek ook echt als een toevoeging in deze series aan.

Ondanks dat Franco en Ember hun eigen persoonlijkheid hebben, delen ze ook beide hun gevaarlijke kant. Hierdoor vind ik persoonlijk de twee erg goed bij elkaar passen. Beide weten hun mannetje te staan en streven naar hun eigen vrijheid. Het boek kent een opbouwende romance gedurende het verhaal. En hoewel dit niet als een verassing kwam, was dit een erg leuke toevoeging aan het verhaal. Tessonja Odette kent een fijne schrijfstijl, waardoor ik al snel door het verhaal vloog.

Ik ben weer erg verrast door dit boek van Tessonja Odette en kan inmiddels wel zeggen dat ik groot fan ben van haar boeken. Hierdoor ben ik ook erg benieuwd wat deze serie nog meer gaat brengen en ik kijk dan ook uit naar het volgende deel in de serie genaamd Kiss of the Selkie. Dit verhaal zal een hervertelling van De kleine zeemeermin worden en in dit deel zal prinses Maisie de hoofdrol spelen.

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Curse of the Wolf King

Devika

Curse of the Wolf King – Tessonja Odette – Crystal Moon Press

Waardering: 4.5 uit 5.

Onder mijn recensie in het engels is mijn recensie in het nederlands te vinden.

Curse of the Wolf King is the first installment in a series full of fairy tale retellings. In this first part of the Entangled with Fae series, the retelling will be of the story of Beauty and the Beast.

Since the big scandal, Gemma Bellefleur wants nothing more than to stand on her own two feet, and against her father’s will, she goes looking for a job. When one day she gets a letter in response to her application, she can’t be happier. But once arrived at the address, she is attacked by a pack of wolves. However, there is a wolf named Elliot who appears to be protecting her. She soon finds out that these wolves are actually cursed fae. And with a little bit of time left on the clock, Gemma takes on the challenge of breaking the curse. But what will she have to do for this? Will Gemma be able to break the curse?

Although The curse of the Wolf King is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, the wolves sometimes reminded me of Little Red Riding Hood. However, you can recognize the story of Beauty and the Beast very well in this book. By example, you have the rose and wolf fae as the beast appear in this book.

I think many readers can identify with Gemma because of her love for books. For example, while reading I came across the following quote that seemed very recognizable to me.

“As much as I love my book, I’ve already read it three times. I want something new. Need something new.”

Tessonja Odette has worked out the main characters very well, and you will encounter both their strengths and weaknesses. In addition, she introduces a number of secondary characters who will also make their entrance again in the following parts.

The book has an uplifting romance throughout the story. And while this didn’t come as a surprise, it was a very nice addition to the story. Tessonja Odette has a fine writing style, so I quickly flew through the story.

I am very curious what else this series will bring and I am looking forward to the next part in the series called Heart of the Raven Prince . This story will be a retelling of Cinderella and this part will focus on one of the secondary characters. Heart of the Raven Prince will be released on July 14th.

Curse of the Wolf King is het eerste deel in een serie vol met hervertellingen van sprookjes. In dit eerste deel van de Entangled with Fae serie word het verhaal van Belle en het beest herverteld.

Sinds het grote schandaal wil Gemma Bellefleur niets liever als op haar eigen benen staan, en tegen de wil van haar vader in gaat ze op zoek naar een baan. Als ze op een dag een brief krijgt in reactie op haar sollicitatie, kan ze haar geluk niet op. Maar eenmaal aangekomen bij het adres word ze aangevallen door een troep wolven. Echter is er een wolf, genaamd Elliot, die haar lijkt te beschermen. Al snel komt ze erachter dat deze wolven daadwerkelijk vervloekte fae zijn. En met nog een klein beetje tijd op de klok, gaat Gemma de uitdaging aan om de vloek te verbreken. Maar wat zal ze hiervoor moeten doen? Zal het Gemma lukken om de vloek te verbreken?

Hoewel The curse of the Wolf King een hervertelling van Belle en het beest is, deed het mij door de wolven soms ook denken aan Roodkapje. Echter kun je het verhaal van Belle en het beest erg goed herkennen in dit boek. Zo heb je de roos en wolf fae.

Ik denk dat menig lezer zich kan herkennen in Gemma door haar liefde voor boeken. Zo kwam ik tijdens het lezen de volgende quote tegen die voor mij erg herkenbaar overkwam.

“As much as I love my book, I’ve already read it three times. I want something new. Need something new.”

Tessonja Odette heeft de belangrijkste personages erg goed uitgewerkt, en je komt zowel hun sterke als zwakke punten tegen. Daarnaast introduceert ze een aantal bijpersonages die in de volgende delen ook weer hun entree zullen maken.

Het boek kent een opbouwende romance gedurende het verhaal. En hoewel dit niet als een verassing kwam, was dit een erg leuke toevoeging aan het verhaal. Tessonja Odette kent een fijne schrijfstijl, waardoor ik al snel door het verhaal vloog.

Ik ben erg benieuwd wat deze serie nog meer gaat brengen en ik kijk dan ook uit naar het volgende deel in de serie genaamd Heart of the Raven Prince. Dit verhaal zal een hervertelling van Assepoester worden en in dit deel zal een van de bijpersonages centraal staan. Heart of the Raven Prince zal op 14 juli verschijnen.