❥ Thank you for the free book, author Jillian Witt.
Synopsis
A magical weapons master might be the key to saving the continent; if only she didn’t have to fake date a dangerous fae leader to do it.
Rose ran from the fae courts to a reclusive life in a northern village. When the encroaching mist hits too close to home and she learns her weapons can help, she can no longer avoid her past.
The striking fae sent to investigate her skills is more dangerous than he appears. Deadly and determined, Luc is on a mission from the courts to stop the plague of mists. Rose must decide if he’s her enemy, ally, or more as he threatens to uncover the secrets she’s kept long buried.
Rating
★★★
Thoughts
This was a quick read, which I always love. The premise is intriguing, the female main character is strong, and the story has fae and magic. I could have used some more world building, and less telling and more showing, though.
Read if you like:
- fae
- meddling gods
- elemental magic
- enemies to lovers
- fake dating
- one bed
❥ I look forward to reading the ARC for book two in the series.