(Married to Magic #2)
by Elise Kova
August 19, 2021
Goodreads Summary:
She knew her hand in marriage would be sold. She had no idea a fae prince was the buyer.
Katria swore she'd never fall in love. She's seen what "love" means through the cruelty of her family. So when she's married off to the mysterious Lord Fenwood for a handsome price, all Katria wants is a better life than the one she's leaving. Feelings are off the table.
But her new husband makes not falling in love difficult.
As their attraction begins to grow, so too do the oddities within her new life: strange rules, screams in the night, and attacks by fae that Katria never thought were real. When she witnesses a ritual not meant for human eyes, Katria finds herself spirited away to the land of Midscape.
Surviving the fae wilds as a human is hard enough. Katria must survive as a human who accidently pilfered the magic of ancient kings - magic a bloodthirsty king is ready to kill her for in order to keep his stolen throne - and her new husband is the rightful heir in hiding.
The power to save the fae is in her hands. But who will save her from a love she vowed never to feel?
A Dance with the Fae Prince is a complete, stand-alone novel, inspired by the tales of Psyche and Eros, as well as Cinderella, with a "happily ever after" ending. It's perfect for fantasy romance fans looking for just the right amount of steam and their next slow-burn and swoon-worthy couple.
Review
I have always enjoyed Elise Kova's stories and A Dance with the Fae Prince was no different. Intriguing and magical, the story carried me away into a world that's fascinating and full of potential.
What I Liked:
- a fast-paced story
- immersive writing
- an addictive plot
- some entertaining drama
- a clever reimaging of Cinderella
- Katria's kindness and her willingness to help those in need
- Davien's honesty
- the meaning and importance of family and friendship
- awesome support characters that have depths
- sassy Shaye!
- Ralph's bravery
- the buildup to the biggest twist (Katria's real identity) at the end
- the twist was extremely predictable but SO satisfying
The Not So Much:
- Davien was a bit overdramatic at times
- I wish the big twist came earlier in the story so we saw more of the after
"Because you know that if one person sees you, respects you as they should, then there's no excuse for anyone else not to. The fault does not lie-has never lain-with you, but rather the shortcomings of those you have been surrounded by." (p. 209)
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