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Fey Marked
Nora Barron has experienced increasingly sensual, life-like dreams of a Sidhe male after his appearance to her at the fabled Hollow Hills as a teenager. That autumn encounter left her fey marked--and violently sick whenever she attempts to be intimate with any man. Now, seven years later, she arrives at the Hills to search for the mysterious Fae and end his hold over her once and for all. But what Nora finds there threatens to rend the very fabric of her life. With his potent allure, Tillon is hard to resist, and so is his reason for fey marking her. She'll have to decide whether she can accept the mark or turn away from it--and Tillon. This is a short story.
- GenresRomanceFantasyParanormal
36 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 4, 2011
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About the author
Lisa Kumar
33 books74 followersI'm a mother and romance writer who grew up in small-town Indiana. I studied psychology in college and worked off and on in the mental health field over the years. I now reside in Southern California. When not spinning tales of romance and fantasy, I can often be found with my nose buried in a book. I also love going for walks with my youngest son and taking Zumba classes. One of my stories, Bound to the Elvin King, won Ind'Tale's 2015 RONE award for best Sci-Fi/Fantasy.
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June 13, 2016
Loved it! Only thing that could improve it would be to gimme' gimme' gimme' more! I wish it were A LOT longer. My own fault though for not realizing it was a short. On the bright side, it left plenty of room for my imagination.
December 10, 2011
Loved it! The only problem was it could have been a lot longer. There's a really good plot and idea here, and I would have liked to see more of that. But it was a great quick read!
April 14, 2020
Short But Sweet
A lot of story was packed in to this short book. I feel like I got to know and believe the characters. Fleeting but sweet.
A lot of story was packed in to this short book. I feel like I got to know and believe the characters. Fleeting but sweet.
May 12, 2025
Fey Marked by Lisa Kumar is an enjoyable short story, though it leaves a bit to be desired in terms of character development and pacing. There’s promise here, but some aspects of the story feel rushed.
One of my main issues with the story is the quick, underdeveloped relationship between the protagonist, Nora, and the love interest, Tillon. The first time Nora meets Tillon, they share just four short sentences. While I understand this is a short story and not a full-length novel, the instant connection between them didn’t feel earned. Without enough development, it was hard for me to invest in their relationship.
Additionally, Tillon himself felt underdeveloped. There was potential for more depth, especially with the intriguing fey world that is hinted at, but I never felt like I truly got to know him. Some more exploration of his character could have been woven in, perhaps through the “loophole” explained later in the story.
Another gripe I had was with the choices presented to Nora. Early on, it’s made clear that she’s fey marked and is given the option to return to the fey world when she’s older. However, it becomes apparent that, despite being told she has a choice, Nora’s options are more limited than the narrative initially suggests. It felt like her agency was restricted, which left me frustrated at times.
The plot takes an interesting turn when Nora, now 23, discovers that every time she tries to be intimate with someone, someone—whether it’s herself or her partner—vomits. This bizarre condition adds a layer of mystery to the fey mark and provides some intrigue as the story unfolds.
The ending, while offering closure, felt rushed. By the time I reached the final pages, I was left with a sense of unsatisfaction. I wish there had been more world-building, especially regarding the fey community and their history. The ending introduces a lot of information quickly, and I was left wanting more context to truly grasp the world Nora was entering.
Despite these critiques, I don’t regret reading Fey Marked. Nora is a relatable character, especially in her struggle to come to terms with the life-altering decision she faces. While the story felt a bit abrupt, I’m still curious to see where Lisa Kumar takes this world in her other works, and I’ll definitely be checking them out.
One of my main issues with the story is the quick, underdeveloped relationship between the protagonist, Nora, and the love interest, Tillon. The first time Nora meets Tillon, they share just four short sentences. While I understand this is a short story and not a full-length novel, the instant connection between them didn’t feel earned. Without enough development, it was hard for me to invest in their relationship.
Additionally, Tillon himself felt underdeveloped. There was potential for more depth, especially with the intriguing fey world that is hinted at, but I never felt like I truly got to know him. Some more exploration of his character could have been woven in, perhaps through the “loophole” explained later in the story.
Another gripe I had was with the choices presented to Nora. Early on, it’s made clear that she’s fey marked and is given the option to return to the fey world when she’s older. However, it becomes apparent that, despite being told she has a choice, Nora’s options are more limited than the narrative initially suggests. It felt like her agency was restricted, which left me frustrated at times.
The plot takes an interesting turn when Nora, now 23, discovers that every time she tries to be intimate with someone, someone—whether it’s herself or her partner—vomits. This bizarre condition adds a layer of mystery to the fey mark and provides some intrigue as the story unfolds.
The ending, while offering closure, felt rushed. By the time I reached the final pages, I was left with a sense of unsatisfaction. I wish there had been more world-building, especially regarding the fey community and their history. The ending introduces a lot of information quickly, and I was left wanting more context to truly grasp the world Nora was entering.
Despite these critiques, I don’t regret reading Fey Marked. Nora is a relatable character, especially in her struggle to come to terms with the life-altering decision she faces. While the story felt a bit abrupt, I’m still curious to see where Lisa Kumar takes this world in her other works, and I’ll definitely be checking them out.
September 3, 2016
It was rather short though the romantic tension was good there was no bread to go with the butter. It has an interesting use of folklore what with elves or fairies often depicted as seducers that steal people away for who knows what but most often to cause harm and Sid-he in Irish folklore are the people of the mounds. There are the equivalent to Elves being incorporeal is new to me though so that part may not folklore/mythology based. As a romance it is pretty weak who knows what horrors might befall that poor girl.
November 15, 2011
I really liked it but I wanted it to be longer :(
January 23, 2012
The preface of the book was good i just really wish it was longer and more in depth. It really had me hooked in the first paragraph.
June 12, 2014
Great concept but way too short!
March 23, 2016
Very disappointing. Story is sparse. Lacked any real plot or development. I expected more based on the description.
July 27, 2016
Short but Sweet
This was a fun read and I found myself wishing it was a full length story. I'd love to read more along this storyline.
This was a fun read and I found myself wishing it was a full length story. I'd love to read more along this storyline.
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