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Fairies of Death
Is she the hunter or the prey?
Collecting life force is essential for death fairies' survival. To give it away is a death sentence.
Isay’s life drastically changed when she was forced into the Death Court of the Fae. Although one might expect to feel safe when being guarded like a Royal treasure, Isay is far from it. Her life force attracts the attention of every death fae. Her guardians might more successfully control their hunger, but no one is entirely immune to her appeal. In the midst of intrigue and fear, she is drawn to one of her protectors. Karmuth’s softer demeanor, and incredibly blue eyes, lull Isay to believe he poses less of a threat. She will learn in time that the opposite is true.
Karmuth has an arrangement with one of the courtesan’s in the court: sex for life force. He never considered why Sela offered the deal, collecting life force without killing his victims was the sole reason he kept going back to her. The arrangement never interfered with his personal affairs but an irresistible nature fairy may change that. Isay’s innocence and determination captivated him from the moment he first saw her. Her presence also awakened an insatiable hunger that Sela’s services failed to alleviate.
When Isay runs into danger head first, Karmuth must protect her from more than the Death Court and himself, but also a brewing conflict with an ancient enemy. Friends are not to be trusted, love is a distraction, and death is certain. But whose death?
Collecting life force is essential for death fairies' survival. To give it away is a death sentence.
Isay’s life drastically changed when she was forced into the Death Court of the Fae. Although one might expect to feel safe when being guarded like a Royal treasure, Isay is far from it. Her life force attracts the attention of every death fae. Her guardians might more successfully control their hunger, but no one is entirely immune to her appeal. In the midst of intrigue and fear, she is drawn to one of her protectors. Karmuth’s softer demeanor, and incredibly blue eyes, lull Isay to believe he poses less of a threat. She will learn in time that the opposite is true.
Karmuth has an arrangement with one of the courtesan’s in the court: sex for life force. He never considered why Sela offered the deal, collecting life force without killing his victims was the sole reason he kept going back to her. The arrangement never interfered with his personal affairs but an irresistible nature fairy may change that. Isay’s innocence and determination captivated him from the moment he first saw her. Her presence also awakened an insatiable hunger that Sela’s services failed to alleviate.
When Isay runs into danger head first, Karmuth must protect her from more than the Death Court and himself, but also a brewing conflict with an ancient enemy. Friends are not to be trusted, love is a distraction, and death is certain. But whose death?
288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2024
About the author
Victoria Liiv
12 books168 followersVictoria Liiv is a writer, reader, nature lover and traveler at heart. She has been traveling through magical worlds since a very young age and wants more than anything to share the wonder with everyone else eager to escape from all things mundane. Let it be a magical adventure through slowly darkening Earth or a soul crushing fight for survival and love while the world burns. Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of romance.
She self published her debut novel Through Hell & Highwater on 2020 when the pandemics keeping her isolated gave her the reason to follow her dream of becoming an author. She hasn’t looked back since.
Afterworld: Road to Redemption is Victoria’s second novel. She is grateful for the opportunity to be able to co-write it with Olivia.
This February 2023, she’ll also be releasing Treasure Me, a contemporary romance, as part of Tease Me box set.
With many more ideas and characters keeping her awake at night this is only the beginning of her writing career.
In her everyday life she found the magic in her partner, who gave her courage to move out of Estonia, the country she was born in, to an equally small but more known The Netherlands. He was also the one who encourages and supports her throughout her writing process.
https://linktr.ee/VicWritesBooks
She self published her debut novel Through Hell & Highwater on 2020 when the pandemics keeping her isolated gave her the reason to follow her dream of becoming an author. She hasn’t looked back since.
Afterworld: Road to Redemption is Victoria’s second novel. She is grateful for the opportunity to be able to co-write it with Olivia.
This February 2023, she’ll also be releasing Treasure Me, a contemporary romance, as part of Tease Me box set.
With many more ideas and characters keeping her awake at night this is only the beginning of her writing career.
In her everyday life she found the magic in her partner, who gave her courage to move out of Estonia, the country she was born in, to an equally small but more known The Netherlands. He was also the one who encourages and supports her throughout her writing process.
https://linktr.ee/VicWritesBooks
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November 1, 2024
I knew from when I read book 0.5 (Nature Fairies) that I would LOVE Kar and Isay. I loved these two SO MUCH. They had great chemistry and I also LOVED the relationship Kar and his friends have.
A thing that bothered me a bit in this book was how they portrayed Grath. Because I friken LOVED Grath in the novella.
I would say to read the novella before reading this book, as you would have already met the characters and started to like them, and it also helps you understand the world a lot better. And did I mention that Nature Fairies has a glossary in the beginning of the book? Because that also helped me SO MUCH.
Anyway totally recommend and hope you enjoy!
Thank you Victoria Livv for sending me this book to read for a review! I can’t wait for your next book to be published. Thank you again and happy reading!
Enjoy 😘
A thing that bothered me a bit in this book was how they portrayed Grath. Because I friken LOVED Grath in the novella.
I would say to read the novella before reading this book, as you would have already met the characters and started to like them, and it also helps you understand the world a lot better. And did I mention that Nature Fairies has a glossary in the beginning of the book? Because that also helped me SO MUCH.
Anyway totally recommend and hope you enjoy!
Thank you Victoria Livv for sending me this book to read for a review! I can’t wait for your next book to be published. Thank you again and happy reading!
Enjoy 😘
August 23, 2023
This author = never let you down.
A rollercoaster of emotions for sure and will have you on the edge of your seat! The way the world building is written and the romance is added, everything flows so well!
I received this ARC for an honest review, all thoughts/opinions above are fully my own!
A rollercoaster of emotions for sure and will have you on the edge of your seat! The way the world building is written and the romance is added, everything flows so well!
I received this ARC for an honest review, all thoughts/opinions above are fully my own!
October 13, 2023
{↪MINOR SPOILER NO ENDING SPOILERS}
My Rating: 4.00
★★★★☆
☾TWs; SPICEEE, death, murder, kidnapping, torture☽
↪Length: 393 pages
Tropes:
♡ Instalove
♡ He falls first
♡ Enemies to lovers
THIS REVIEW IS BASED OFF THE ARC UNFINISHED PROOF VERSION OF THIS BOOK. I received a free copy of Fairies of Death from the boxset and my review is only about that one book…
I still remember seeing ‘Fairies of Death’ as an ARC title and immediately went DEATH FAIRIES - FAIRIES WHO LIKE DEATH?!!! And snatched it up with my little raccoon hands.
And I wasn’t disappointed! It was a real treat with a unique take on fae, their powers, and their love lives. The world itself has a lot of interesting elements to it, including its own unique creatures that I’d love a bestiary on! The author does a great job of detailing the world's dynamics, and the realms relationships with one another. The power/magic system of ecos is simple and straightforward, and never confused me despite the fact it is an original concept. I fell absolutely in love with it, and how it ended up really framing the main character’s relationship with one another. As well as the ecos power simultaneously representing each character’s individual characteristics.
The story is enjoyable, and the writing is compelling. I got to 80% so fast! I quite literally wanted to devour the world and every interesting thing in it. It also helped that ecos itself was a concept I was incredibly intrigued with, and felt that I HAD to know how it worked. I also adored the back and forth between Isay and Karmuth, it was witty and fun - and Isay can 100% hold her own against ANYONE. With her sharp tongue, or remarkable powers. It made it incredibly fun and adventurous, and you always feel when reading like something new and exciting is just around the bend.
However, I did have some gripe. The fantasy characters SUDDENLY having cars and motorcycles turned me off, and I ended up kinda just removing that part from my brain and thought it added nothing to the story. In this aspect, it just was not explained well enough to give the sudden ‘there’s a portal to the human world’ a pass. It felt out of the blue, even if humans had been mentioned beforehand. Also, as someone who has lived in LA for most of my life - why would you come HERE. GIRL POOR ISAY COULD’VE GOTTEN MUGGED.
Because it was so instalovey, it threw off the pacing and kept me from getting too invested. You already knew early on the characters were WAY too attracted to each other, so there wasn’t much left to play out between the two - you always knew how it was going to end. Especially with the sheer lengths Karmuth would go for her - which is something other readers may really enjoy.
On the topic of the main characters, let's get into them. Isay (FMC) was hard for me to like. She is caring and naive, and as selfless as she is - she often comes off as thoughtless and spoiled. She often acts before she thinks, and whenever her actions affect anyone else negatively - she never deals with any consequences. A maid she gets killed through NOT LISTENING PER USUAL, she makes no effort to defend, and only thinks about her like twice afterwards. Never learning her lesson from the experience of quite literally getting someone executed through her own hubris. She then does it AGAIN, for the rest of the book - which would not have bothered me like it did, if character development had been shown. Isay is also incredibly powerful and has the coolest ecos abilities, which I would’ve loved to see Isay discover more on her own and let the romance go on the backburner for a little bit as she discovered herself. However, she is a very young fae - so some of this would have made sense in terms of the story
Karmuth (MMC) was smooth asf, and very well written - he was a lot more likable than Isay and very thoughtful. He always had a sense of duty, and was well calculated in ALL of his decisions - perfectly balancing out Isay’s naivety. However, he made way too many excuses and cleaned up too many of her messes. Which is something I feel like a well practiced, logical, elite soldier would struggle to justify.
I feel like making this into a series would be the right thing to do, just so more exposition can be provided to the ending and some elements that went unexplained. Overall, I feel like this would have benefitted from having only Isay’s POV and a lot of character development on Isay’s end - as she really felt like the weakest link. However, this did not mean I disliked the story at all. I BINGED this thing, and had over 100 notes of things I enjoyed, found cute, or found spicy. I think it really delivered and most of my gripe just came from me not liking some of the tropes other readers would greatly enjoy.
Read if you like:
✔ The Cruel Prince
✔ Dark and Beastly Fae
✔ Spicy dark fantasies
✔ Unique Magic Systems
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My Rating: 4.00
★★★★☆
☾TWs; SPICEEE, death, murder, kidnapping, torture☽
↪Length: 393 pages
Tropes:
♡ Instalove
♡ He falls first
♡ Enemies to lovers
THIS REVIEW IS BASED OFF THE ARC UNFINISHED PROOF VERSION OF THIS BOOK. I received a free copy of Fairies of Death from the boxset and my review is only about that one book…
I still remember seeing ‘Fairies of Death’ as an ARC title and immediately went DEATH FAIRIES - FAIRIES WHO LIKE DEATH?!!! And snatched it up with my little raccoon hands.
And I wasn’t disappointed! It was a real treat with a unique take on fae, their powers, and their love lives. The world itself has a lot of interesting elements to it, including its own unique creatures that I’d love a bestiary on! The author does a great job of detailing the world's dynamics, and the realms relationships with one another. The power/magic system of ecos is simple and straightforward, and never confused me despite the fact it is an original concept. I fell absolutely in love with it, and how it ended up really framing the main character’s relationship with one another. As well as the ecos power simultaneously representing each character’s individual characteristics.
The story is enjoyable, and the writing is compelling. I got to 80% so fast! I quite literally wanted to devour the world and every interesting thing in it. It also helped that ecos itself was a concept I was incredibly intrigued with, and felt that I HAD to know how it worked. I also adored the back and forth between Isay and Karmuth, it was witty and fun - and Isay can 100% hold her own against ANYONE. With her sharp tongue, or remarkable powers. It made it incredibly fun and adventurous, and you always feel when reading like something new and exciting is just around the bend.
However, I did have some gripe. The fantasy characters SUDDENLY having cars and motorcycles turned me off, and I ended up kinda just removing that part from my brain and thought it added nothing to the story. In this aspect, it just was not explained well enough to give the sudden ‘there’s a portal to the human world’ a pass. It felt out of the blue, even if humans had been mentioned beforehand. Also, as someone who has lived in LA for most of my life - why would you come HERE. GIRL POOR ISAY COULD’VE GOTTEN MUGGED.
Because it was so instalovey, it threw off the pacing and kept me from getting too invested. You already knew early on the characters were WAY too attracted to each other, so there wasn’t much left to play out between the two - you always knew how it was going to end. Especially with the sheer lengths Karmuth would go for her - which is something other readers may really enjoy.
On the topic of the main characters, let's get into them. Isay (FMC) was hard for me to like. She is caring and naive, and as selfless as she is - she often comes off as thoughtless and spoiled. She often acts before she thinks, and whenever her actions affect anyone else negatively - she never deals with any consequences. A maid she gets killed through NOT LISTENING PER USUAL, she makes no effort to defend, and only thinks about her like twice afterwards. Never learning her lesson from the experience of quite literally getting someone executed through her own hubris. She then does it AGAIN, for the rest of the book - which would not have bothered me like it did, if character development had been shown. Isay is also incredibly powerful and has the coolest ecos abilities, which I would’ve loved to see Isay discover more on her own and let the romance go on the backburner for a little bit as she discovered herself. However, she is a very young fae - so some of this would have made sense in terms of the story
Karmuth (MMC) was smooth asf, and very well written - he was a lot more likable than Isay and very thoughtful. He always had a sense of duty, and was well calculated in ALL of his decisions - perfectly balancing out Isay’s naivety. However, he made way too many excuses and cleaned up too many of her messes. Which is something I feel like a well practiced, logical, elite soldier would struggle to justify.
I feel like making this into a series would be the right thing to do, just so more exposition can be provided to the ending and some elements that went unexplained. Overall, I feel like this would have benefitted from having only Isay’s POV and a lot of character development on Isay’s end - as she really felt like the weakest link. However, this did not mean I disliked the story at all. I BINGED this thing, and had over 100 notes of things I enjoyed, found cute, or found spicy. I think it really delivered and most of my gripe just came from me not liking some of the tropes other readers would greatly enjoy.
Read if you like:
✔ The Cruel Prince
✔ Dark and Beastly Fae
✔ Spicy dark fantasies
✔ Unique Magic Systems
↪{Quicklinks}
My Blog | Goodreads | The Storygraph | Instagram |
October 27, 2024
Death Fairies was a good read. I quite enjoyed it. The plot moved along at a good pace, and it was very easy to get lost in the story. The story is told from multiple POV, but it's very clear which character is which based on their internal monologue.
I became pretty invested in the characters. The story follows Isay, a female fae, as she adjust to her new life at royal court. Of course, things are never that simple. I really enjoyed Isay's character, even if she fell head over heels in love in roughly a week. Her mother is arguably my least favorite character in the entire story, and I honestly wonder how much she truly cares about her daughter.
Unfortunately, I spent a lot of the book a little lost. Apparently the story takes place in roughly a month, but I would have thought it was no more than a week. The world is very briefly explained as you go along, sometimes almost as an afterthought. My understanding is the fae realm still operates at a medieval level, but has modern speech and dress. The human realm (earth) is set in modern times, but it's not quite clear on year. Fae travel between the realms through portals. Due to the lack of world building, the story had more of fan-fic feel than a novel.
I became pretty invested in the characters. The story follows Isay, a female fae, as she adjust to her new life at royal court. Of course, things are never that simple. I really enjoyed Isay's character, even if she fell head over heels in love in roughly a week. Her mother is arguably my least favorite character in the entire story, and I honestly wonder how much she truly cares about her daughter.
Unfortunately, I spent a lot of the book a little lost. Apparently the story takes place in roughly a month, but I would have thought it was no more than a week. The world is very briefly explained as you go along, sometimes almost as an afterthought. My understanding is the fae realm still operates at a medieval level, but has modern speech and dress. The human realm (earth) is set in modern times, but it's not quite clear on year. Fae travel between the realms through portals. Due to the lack of world building, the story had more of fan-fic feel than a novel.
September 25, 2023
// Thank you to the author for allowing me to read an ARC copy of this book //
Slight spoiler after the second paragraph.
This title is amazing, and what drew me to read this book in the first place. I mean ✨️Fairies of Death✨️ duh.
Unfortunately, I wasn't a big fan of the book itself. The book is sort of set in a fantasy world, yet they have modern day things like cars, and travel to LA through a portal, to go party, and that just immediately threw me out of it feeling like a fantasy book. The plot and pacing also felt off to me, and I felt like there wasn't a whole lot happening that made me want to keep reading.
Also, there's tentacles and step sibling mates? I didn't feel like this added anything to the story, besides making it weird.
I definitely think there are people who will love this, but it was just not for me unfortunately!
Slight spoiler after the second paragraph.
This title is amazing, and what drew me to read this book in the first place. I mean ✨️Fairies of Death✨️ duh.
Unfortunately, I wasn't a big fan of the book itself. The book is sort of set in a fantasy world, yet they have modern day things like cars, and travel to LA through a portal, to go party, and that just immediately threw me out of it feeling like a fantasy book. The plot and pacing also felt off to me, and I felt like there wasn't a whole lot happening that made me want to keep reading.
Also, there's tentacles and step sibling mates? I didn't feel like this added anything to the story, besides making it weird.
I definitely think there are people who will love this, but it was just not for me unfortunately!
November 26, 2023
Fairies of Death is a New Adult fantasy book about Faes; light fae, death fae and other types of fae and other creatures. The book was intense, interesting and kept me at the edge of my seat, unable to put the book down.
The storyline was incredibly interesting, there's plenty of twists and the plot also had a good and natural flow. The book was focused on the individual characters, worldbuilding and story. It was balanced rather than focused on one aspect, which I personally prefer.
Fairies of Death has it all; fated mates, friendship, family, danger, hidden secrets, court intrique, magic and so much more! I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone, it won't let you down. I WANT MORE😭💛
The storyline was incredibly interesting, there's plenty of twists and the plot also had a good and natural flow. The book was focused on the individual characters, worldbuilding and story. It was balanced rather than focused on one aspect, which I personally prefer.
Fairies of Death has it all; fated mates, friendship, family, danger, hidden secrets, court intrique, magic and so much more! I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone, it won't let you down. I WANT MORE😭💛
December 19, 2024
Loved these characters!
Princess Isay is so spirited and bold, and I loved seeing her abilities develop. Her sass and wit was delightful, and I loved her no nonsense attitude.
Karmuth is a royal guard and death faerie. They are all expressly forbidden from touching the princess at risk of draining her life force, but Karmuth is hopelessly drawn to her and driven by a fierce need to protect her.
It's a creative fantasy world with portals, dark creatures, Fae politics and rivalries, and exploring Isay and Karmuth's powers and secrets heritage.
Great chemistry, swoony romance and lots of great tropes. Excited for more of this series.
Princess Isay is so spirited and bold, and I loved seeing her abilities develop. Her sass and wit was delightful, and I loved her no nonsense attitude.
Karmuth is a royal guard and death faerie. They are all expressly forbidden from touching the princess at risk of draining her life force, but Karmuth is hopelessly drawn to her and driven by a fierce need to protect her.
It's a creative fantasy world with portals, dark creatures, Fae politics and rivalries, and exploring Isay and Karmuth's powers and secrets heritage.
Great chemistry, swoony romance and lots of great tropes. Excited for more of this series.
November 26, 2024
ARC Review
Fairies of Death by Victoria Liiv
Romantasy. Forbidden Love. Fated mates.
I enjoyed reading this story but struggling to put a review together without spoilers.
Isay is a strong FMC and I enjoyed her most of the time. But she could have tried harder... If you know you know. I will leave it at that.
The story was interesting with a couple of twists throughout.
It was however hard to figure out the time frame of the book as well as the era it took place in.
It gave a feel of ancient times with castles and kings and olden day things, but then also speak of modern day vehicles and clothing which felt out of place and confusing.
I look forward to reading more about Isay and Kar and I feel bit disappointed to go back in time to Nature Fairies (book 0.5) releasing after Fairies of Death. But I'm sure it will be a great read as well.
Review to be done ASAP.
Fairies of Death by Victoria Liiv
Romantasy. Forbidden Love. Fated mates.
I enjoyed reading this story but struggling to put a review together without spoilers.
Isay is a strong FMC and I enjoyed her most of the time. But she could have tried harder... If you know you know. I will leave it at that.
The story was interesting with a couple of twists throughout.
It was however hard to figure out the time frame of the book as well as the era it took place in.
It gave a feel of ancient times with castles and kings and olden day things, but then also speak of modern day vehicles and clothing which felt out of place and confusing.
I look forward to reading more about Isay and Kar and I feel bit disappointed to go back in time to Nature Fairies (book 0.5) releasing after Fairies of Death. But I'm sure it will be a great read as well.
Review to be done ASAP.
January 25, 2025
Fairies of Death by Victoria Liiv is an intense and mesmerizing dark fantasy that explores the dangers of survival, forbidden desires, and the tangled web of power within the deadly realm of the Death Court. Isay, a nature fairy with an irresistible life force, is thrust into the heart of this court, where she becomes the object of desire and danger. Despite being guarded like royalty, she’s far from safe—her presence triggers the deadly hunger of the death fae around her, including that of Karmuth, one of her protectors.
Liiv crafts a hauntingly atmospheric world filled with tension and intrigue. The Death Court is a place where survival depends on navigating both external threats and internal struggles, especially when your life force is so dangerously alluring. Isay’s character is vulnerable but determined, and her innocence contrasts sharply with the brutal world around her, creating an emotional core to the story that resonates throughout.
The relationship between Isay and Karmuth is the beating heart of the novel, filled with tension, longing, and moral dilemmas. Karmuth, who has an arrangement to feed on life force without killing, becomes increasingly captivated by Isay—his desire for her life force grows alongside his emotional attachment to her. Liiv does an excellent job of building the slow-burn romance between them, showing how attraction and survival instinct intertwine, creating a precarious bond.
The stakes rise as Isay not only has to contend with the dangerous politics and intrigue of the Death Court, but also with an ancient enemy that threatens everything. Betrayal, trust, and sacrifice are central themes as Isay struggles to understand who she can trust in a world where even love might be a distraction from survival.
Liiv crafts a hauntingly atmospheric world filled with tension and intrigue. The Death Court is a place where survival depends on navigating both external threats and internal struggles, especially when your life force is so dangerously alluring. Isay’s character is vulnerable but determined, and her innocence contrasts sharply with the brutal world around her, creating an emotional core to the story that resonates throughout.
The relationship between Isay and Karmuth is the beating heart of the novel, filled with tension, longing, and moral dilemmas. Karmuth, who has an arrangement to feed on life force without killing, becomes increasingly captivated by Isay—his desire for her life force grows alongside his emotional attachment to her. Liiv does an excellent job of building the slow-burn romance between them, showing how attraction and survival instinct intertwine, creating a precarious bond.
The stakes rise as Isay not only has to contend with the dangerous politics and intrigue of the Death Court, but also with an ancient enemy that threatens everything. Betrayal, trust, and sacrifice are central themes as Isay struggles to understand who she can trust in a world where even love might be a distraction from survival.
December 19, 2024
This was such a wonderful book! I loved the idea of it all, and the plotline was so good! The story is full of enchanting places and very intriguing magic. The world building was so beautifully written along with the creatures that roamed throughout made this such a compelling tale! The modern aspect was very well integrated in this book, I love a good mix between urban fantasy and high fantasy and I think it was well achieved in this story. The characters names were the best! And the characters themselves were so emotionally driven and well rounded i loved all of them!
Isay and Karmuth were the best! Their Relationship had me Squealing! Definitely a true enemies to lovers. Hiko and Regar were so cute together! 10/10 would recommend!
Isay and Karmuth were the best! Their Relationship had me Squealing! Definitely a true enemies to lovers. Hiko and Regar were so cute together! 10/10 would recommend!
March 1, 2026
So this is an interesting take on the fae, giving them different powers and bloodlines. I enjoyed the author’s writing style. She has a really unique voice that stands out from similar romantasy books.
I’m not really a romantasy fan, so this book was a case of “it’s not you, it’s me.” I’m sure there are readers who would be all over Isay and Karmuth’s story. Unfortunately, I rarely enjoy stories that are so heavily romance-focused. Also, the mix of fae-world and modern-world rules was slightly confusing.
But if you like fae courts, instalove with kinda enemies to lovers, fated mates, and a protective, would-burn-the-world-for-her MMC, then this is for you 🤍
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
I’m not really a romantasy fan, so this book was a case of “it’s not you, it’s me.” I’m sure there are readers who would be all over Isay and Karmuth’s story. Unfortunately, I rarely enjoy stories that are so heavily romance-focused. Also, the mix of fae-world and modern-world rules was slightly confusing.
But if you like fae courts, instalove with kinda enemies to lovers, fated mates, and a protective, would-burn-the-world-for-her MMC, then this is for you 🤍
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
July 16, 2024
When I saw the beautiful cover and the titel I was intrigued and when I read the blurb I knew I had to read this. Fairies! In a Death court!
I do not regret picking this one up! Everything just worked and I loved the wordbuilding.
Isay is great! She has her faults but she can save herself if necessary. Fortunaly she doesn't have to because she has someone who will hurt/maim/kill everyone who touches a hair on her head.
Those two just really worked! Can't wait to see where it will go from here..
I do not regret picking this one up! Everything just worked and I loved the wordbuilding.
Isay is great! She has her faults but she can save herself if necessary. Fortunaly she doesn't have to because she has someone who will hurt/maim/kill everyone who touches a hair on her head.
Those two just really worked! Can't wait to see where it will go from here..
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January 19, 2025Insta-love, no thank you.
December 16, 2024
Fairies of Death is the first part in the Belfean Courts series by Victoria Liiv. In this story you’ll get to know Isay and Karmuth. Isay is a natural and was forced to live in the Death Court after her mothers wedding. Even though she is guarded, her life is never safe around those who feed with life force. The only one she trusts, a death fairy with blue eyes called Karmuth. But can she really trust him?
"In a world full of death, finding something to live for was the hardest challenge"
Check out my full review on my blog Boekensteeg
"In a world full of death, finding something to live for was the hardest challenge"
Check out my full review on my blog Boekensteeg
September 1, 2024
Fairies Of Death (Book Review)
A new Adult fantasy filled with strong world- building and plot twists.
This book was fun to read. It was fast paced, the plot twists, the creatures and the chemistry between the characters was so good that that it took me no time to finish it. Isay being the young fae, was new to a lot of the things and had to explore a lot in the fae world so it was understandable that she seemed a little naive. Though I felt bad for Isay, she went through so much and she was caring and full of life.
Karmuth was such a strong and mysterious MMC and was down bad for Isay since the start. He's a death fairie who's one of Isay's guards and is forbidden to touch her. It was easy to get attached to him especially when he gave major "touch her and d!e" vibes but also goes soft for her. Isay and Karmuth both had strengths and weaknesses but were a perfect match for each other.
There were so many things to read about this world filled with faes, powers, betrayal there were so much mystery to unravel. I find it a little weird but still liked how it was a fantasy but also had a real and modern touch to it.
I really liked the side characters especially Regar and I really wanna see more of them in the next book.
The only issue I had at the start of the book was that we didn't have any prologue and on the 2nd page itself the characters had met and were instantly attracted to each other that we didn't get to explore more of their personal side. Nevertheless, I still really liked this book.
spl mention: There was this specific plot twist that I DID NOT SEE coming and had me holding my breath but I'm glad it all worked out well. I can't wait for the next book and explore more of this world.
Tropes:
Fantasy Romance
Bodyguard Romance
Touch her & d!e
Age gap
Fated mates
Forced Proximity
3.75 ⭐️
A new Adult fantasy filled with strong world- building and plot twists.
This book was fun to read. It was fast paced, the plot twists, the creatures and the chemistry between the characters was so good that that it took me no time to finish it. Isay being the young fae, was new to a lot of the things and had to explore a lot in the fae world so it was understandable that she seemed a little naive. Though I felt bad for Isay, she went through so much and she was caring and full of life.
Karmuth was such a strong and mysterious MMC and was down bad for Isay since the start. He's a death fairie who's one of Isay's guards and is forbidden to touch her. It was easy to get attached to him especially when he gave major "touch her and d!e" vibes but also goes soft for her. Isay and Karmuth both had strengths and weaknesses but were a perfect match for each other.
There were so many things to read about this world filled with faes, powers, betrayal there were so much mystery to unravel. I find it a little weird but still liked how it was a fantasy but also had a real and modern touch to it.
I really liked the side characters especially Regar and I really wanna see more of them in the next book.
The only issue I had at the start of the book was that we didn't have any prologue and on the 2nd page itself the characters had met and were instantly attracted to each other that we didn't get to explore more of their personal side. Nevertheless, I still really liked this book.
spl mention: There was this specific plot twist that I DID NOT SEE coming and had me holding my breath but I'm glad it all worked out well. I can't wait for the next book and explore more of this world.
Tropes:
Fantasy Romance
Bodyguard Romance
Touch her & d!e
Age gap
Fated mates
Forced Proximity
3.75 ⭐️
February 13, 2025
Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
About the book -
"Collecting life force is essential for death fairies' survival. To give it away is a death sentence."
Isay never expected to be dragged into the Death Court, but here she is watched, guarded, and dangerously desirable to every death fae. Her very life force is a temptation, even to her protectors. But Karmuth, with his softer demeanour and intense blue eyes, is the one who truly disarms her. Is he her greatest threat… or her only salvation?
My thoughts -
This book was dark, gothic, and so much fun! The magic system, based on life force and emotions, was a unique take on fae lore. And Delthers? Absolutely gruesome.
( Curious to know why? Swipe to see an illustration )
The world-building, however, threw me off at times. One moment we’re in a dark Death Fae Court, the next we’re hopping on motorbikes and cruising in Audis? 🤷♀️ It gave me Shadowhunter vibes, which was unexpected but kind of fun.
💀 Favourite quote: "I think it is time to ask yourself, are you the hunter or the prey?"
Also, I must note the dedication and author's note about writing in British English was something I found very refreshing. Not that I mind at all reading American English, but you notice instantly when certain words have an "s" instead of a "z".
Despite the insta-love and slightly muddled setting, I devoured this book. Twists I didn’t see coming, intriguing characters, and a romance that was impossible to ignore. I’ll absolutely be picking up the sequel! ✨
When is the sequel? I need it now 😉
About the book -
"Collecting life force is essential for death fairies' survival. To give it away is a death sentence."
Isay never expected to be dragged into the Death Court, but here she is watched, guarded, and dangerously desirable to every death fae. Her very life force is a temptation, even to her protectors. But Karmuth, with his softer demeanour and intense blue eyes, is the one who truly disarms her. Is he her greatest threat… or her only salvation?
My thoughts -
This book was dark, gothic, and so much fun! The magic system, based on life force and emotions, was a unique take on fae lore. And Delthers? Absolutely gruesome.
( Curious to know why? Swipe to see an illustration )
The world-building, however, threw me off at times. One moment we’re in a dark Death Fae Court, the next we’re hopping on motorbikes and cruising in Audis? 🤷♀️ It gave me Shadowhunter vibes, which was unexpected but kind of fun.
💀 Favourite quote: "I think it is time to ask yourself, are you the hunter or the prey?"
Also, I must note the dedication and author's note about writing in British English was something I found very refreshing. Not that I mind at all reading American English, but you notice instantly when certain words have an "s" instead of a "z".
Despite the insta-love and slightly muddled setting, I devoured this book. Twists I didn’t see coming, intriguing characters, and a romance that was impossible to ignore. I’ll absolutely be picking up the sequel! ✨
When is the sequel? I need it now 😉
September 21, 2023
** ARC REVIEW **
An intriguing plot from start to finish, one that is easy to follow and also easy to get into. This takes the idea of fairies and magic, and puts such a fresh and exciting spin on it. The book is quickly paced, which adds to the urgency of the storyline. The twists and turns take you barreling through a rich world. A nice, easy read to fill your midweek fantasy needs.
The characters are rife with emotion and personal growth.
FMC is a sweet young fae learning her place in the world, and MMC is head over heels from the very beginning. All you’re left waiting for, is the catalyst.
Victoria also has a very interesting writing style, one that may take a little getting used to, but is worth sticking with. A very modern style of speech and flow between characters.
I wouldn’t say this is so much an enemies to lovers trope, but it is incredibly reminiscent. I would also put this at a low level of spice, so a beautiful introduction to romantasy as a genre.
All in all, I am intrigued to read what happens to Isay and Kar in the next book!
An intriguing plot from start to finish, one that is easy to follow and also easy to get into. This takes the idea of fairies and magic, and puts such a fresh and exciting spin on it. The book is quickly paced, which adds to the urgency of the storyline. The twists and turns take you barreling through a rich world. A nice, easy read to fill your midweek fantasy needs.
The characters are rife with emotion and personal growth.
FMC is a sweet young fae learning her place in the world, and MMC is head over heels from the very beginning. All you’re left waiting for, is the catalyst.
Victoria also has a very interesting writing style, one that may take a little getting used to, but is worth sticking with. A very modern style of speech and flow between characters.
I wouldn’t say this is so much an enemies to lovers trope, but it is incredibly reminiscent. I would also put this at a low level of spice, so a beautiful introduction to romantasy as a genre.
All in all, I am intrigued to read what happens to Isay and Kar in the next book!
September 27, 2023
Thank you for the ARC.
The world building needs some expanding. I was confused about how they had portals to the human world and the magic system. They lived in a fantasy world but had modern things because of the human world but it just didn’t make sense.
There was too much to focus on but nothing really gets settled. The sickness? The kidnapping? The ecos? The relatives, are they cousins? So many unanswered questions.
We have some spice, touch her and you die, insta love and fated mates.
The FMC to me wasn’t likable. Very 2D. The MMC had some dimensions but was it enough.
Overall, I believe the seres has potential if it will continue. More work in development in world and characters.
The world building needs some expanding. I was confused about how they had portals to the human world and the magic system. They lived in a fantasy world but had modern things because of the human world but it just didn’t make sense.
There was too much to focus on but nothing really gets settled. The sickness? The kidnapping? The ecos? The relatives, are they cousins? So many unanswered questions.
We have some spice, touch her and you die, insta love and fated mates.
The FMC to me wasn’t likable. Very 2D. The MMC had some dimensions but was it enough.
Overall, I believe the seres has potential if it will continue. More work in development in world and characters.
October 14, 2023
**I received an ARC copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily**
I found the first few chapters of this book intriguing and found it set the pace well for the book. Although I wasn't enamored with the MFC Isay, I am a big fan of the MMC Karmuth. I did find Isay likeable, however I was much more interested in the growth and complexities of Karmuth.
The world created, although some aspects could be explained more, is fascinating and the viewpoints of different characters give the reader more of a view of the workings of the Dark Fae.
Overall an enticing read, one that certainly kept my interest and I look forward to the follow up.
I found the first few chapters of this book intriguing and found it set the pace well for the book. Although I wasn't enamored with the MFC Isay, I am a big fan of the MMC Karmuth. I did find Isay likeable, however I was much more interested in the growth and complexities of Karmuth.
The world created, although some aspects could be explained more, is fascinating and the viewpoints of different characters give the reader more of a view of the workings of the Dark Fae.
Overall an enticing read, one that certainly kept my interest and I look forward to the follow up.
July 21, 2023
Amazing!
Great world building, well described captivating characters & fast paced engaging plot. Action & Romance intertwined together creating an emotional rollercoaster masterpiece.
It hooked me right away & kept me on the edge holding my breath.
Great world building, well described captivating characters & fast paced engaging plot. Action & Romance intertwined together creating an emotional rollercoaster masterpiece.
It hooked me right away & kept me on the edge holding my breath.
October 20, 2023
This had all the best tropes for a dark romance! (Well at least the ones I love, really who doesnt love an enemies to lovers).
There was a lovely sprinkling of fantasy, and for a slowly converging fantasy to romance lover, it was well balanced to keep me hooked.
There was a lovely sprinkling of fantasy, and for a slowly converging fantasy to romance lover, it was well balanced to keep me hooked.
March 7, 2024
Fairies of Death
Victoria Liiv
Spice(out of 5):🌶️
Possible Triggers: Kidnapping, Murder, Death
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Tropes: Multi-Pov, Insta-Love, Fae, Forbidden Romance, Fated Mates,
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Book Summary:
Isay is thrust into a world of danger when her mother marries the King of the Death Fae - The same Fae that could steal Isay's life force with mere touches. She is soon put under the protection of some of the courts best soldiers, but she begins to find herself drawn to one of her protectors.
Karmuth is one of the Death Fae guards that is assigned to protect Isay, but he can't think of anything he'd rather be doing than touching and doting on her instead. Something is pulling the two of them together and they find themselves circling each other in an irresistable dance of lust and danger.
Together, their young lives start to bloom and unravel, and when Fae courts start to clash, and secrets start to spill, these two Fae must learn how to trust in each other and their own instincts, or risk losing everything.
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Thoughts:
The Female Main Character is Isay. She is a very young Fae and is in the early process of learning how to handle her own skills which makes her more likely to lash out without thinking. I suspect this is the reason that she ends up making so many frustrating decisions, and due to that, I am more understanding of these moments. She has room to grow, and I expect we will see that if the series goes on. Isay seems like a strong character who is not afraid to stand up for herself, and she has a wonderful sarcastic humour to match Karmuth. I can only imagine how fierce she could be when she has had more time to learn how to handle and wield her skills and emotions.
Karmuth is the Male Main Character, and he seems remarkable for such a young age. He is one of the youngest Fae around, but he is so steady and strong, likely due to his upbringing. Much like Isay, I do still feel there is so much to uncover with Karmuth. The end of the book does hint that we will start to uncover their true power and stories, so I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt and hope they will be expanded upon.
It was really great to see some of Karmuth's past unravel, but I couldn't help but feel so bad for him.
I enjoyed his softer demeanor. It's lovely to have a strong male character that isn't afraid to show care to the people around him.
The story mainly bounces between Isay's Pov, and Karmuth's Pov. I would like to simply say that the two characters came through clearly in their own POVS, and I was soooo glad to see a stark difference in emotion and personality. You could feel Isay's slight imaturity, and you could get a sense of Karmuth's steadfast personality.
Sometimes multiple Povs can become jumbled, but for me, this was great.
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I do believe that this series has SO much potential, and so far, it seems a pretty unique twist to other fae books when it comes to courts, magic, and skills. I loved the little details about taking, or feeling a life force - I am intrigued to see how the story will continue.
That said, I do think it needs expanding on a little. As mentioned above, I loved those details, but I would enjoy getting to know the details of the different courts more, and how they, and their world, officially work. I found I was getting a little lost in the names and what each court represented since we only really got to hear most about the Death Fae and some of the Emotion Feeders, yet all of the courts seemed intertwined and at odds with each other, with big reveals involving those other courts that we hadn't heard much of. I feel the shock of certain reveals would have a much stronger reaction if we were able to hear more about how everything worked, and why certain rules were in place.
The pacing was a little fast for me, everything was happening so quickly, in love and plot. I do USUALLY prefer a romance with a bit more push and pull for better tension/build up, especially with my big Fae/Fantasy reads, but there is nothing wrong with readers enjoying a quickly formed romance (even I do OCCASIONALLY). Even with the fast pace, they came across sincere. I think the helps with that a lot since there is a reason for a quickly formed attachment. I did adore their moments together, some of my favourite moments from the book only involved Karmuth and Isay - they were flirty, loving, and full of humour.
The plot pacing did bother me a bit more, however. It almost felt like pieces of the puzzle were missing, which is another reason why it would be helpful to understand more about the tensions between courts.
The sudden introduction of more modern inventions, such as cars and motorcycles were strange to me. I am very unsure about the use of the human realm and vehicles in here, it felt somewhat unneccessary for this particular book. They only visited once purposely, and it was only to go for a night out in LA which would have probably been in some kind of seedy inter-court Fae village instead. It ruined the immersion of the fae realm, especially when they had their own weaponry and system going on which didn't involve anything human other than cars and perhaps outfits? There was not enough going on in the human realm for it to be important or really connect with the reader. I don't even think that one human was interacted with? I could have done without any of the modern stuff and it would have still been the same story, just done in a slightly different way. If awesome creatures like the Delthers can be created, I'm sure some kind of fantasy vehicle and a fae-gathering village area can be made.
There was also a mention of going to 'Earth', so is their realm on another planet completely?
To end on a good note, I did really love reading about the lore/history of the realm that we were in. The details on the disease 'Hilitris' and how it was affecting the Fae, ,and the backstory of the Delthers and their part in the downfall of the Death Fae, had me eager to read and find out more. I love the world building stuff, and this is the exact thing I'd love to hear more about! Give me all the juicy details of this wonderful realm and all the chaos within it.
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I know that Victoria is currenlty working on the Prequel to this book, so I'm looking forward to hearing more about King Grath and Siya. I think it will also help to fill in those small details before we got thrown into the start of THIS book.
It'll be great to see their love blossom and how they dealt with the issue of touching without taking life.
I really do hope that this book gets at least another book after the prequel, we're left on a bit of a cliffhanger now, so I'd hate to see it end that way.
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Favourite Quote:
Other great moments:
Victoria Liiv
Spice(out of 5):🌶️
Possible Triggers: Kidnapping, Murder, Death
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Tropes: Multi-Pov, Insta-Love, Fae, Forbidden Romance, Fated Mates,
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Book Summary:
Isay is thrust into a world of danger when her mother marries the King of the Death Fae - The same Fae that could steal Isay's life force with mere touches. She is soon put under the protection of some of the courts best soldiers, but she begins to find herself drawn to one of her protectors.
Karmuth is one of the Death Fae guards that is assigned to protect Isay, but he can't think of anything he'd rather be doing than touching and doting on her instead. Something is pulling the two of them together and they find themselves circling each other in an irresistable dance of lust and danger.
Together, their young lives start to bloom and unravel, and when Fae courts start to clash, and secrets start to spill, these two Fae must learn how to trust in each other and their own instincts, or risk losing everything.
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Thoughts:
The Female Main Character is Isay. She is a very young Fae and is in the early process of learning how to handle her own skills which makes her more likely to lash out without thinking. I suspect this is the reason that she ends up making so many frustrating decisions, and due to that, I am more understanding of these moments. She has room to grow, and I expect we will see that if the series goes on. Isay seems like a strong character who is not afraid to stand up for herself, and she has a wonderful sarcastic humour to match Karmuth. I can only imagine how fierce she could be when she has had more time to learn how to handle and wield her skills and emotions.
Karmuth is the Male Main Character, and he seems remarkable for such a young age. He is one of the youngest Fae around, but he is so steady and strong, likely due to his upbringing. Much like Isay, I do still feel there is so much to uncover with Karmuth. The end of the book does hint that we will start to uncover their true power and stories, so I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt and hope they will be expanded upon.
It was really great to see some of Karmuth's past unravel, but I couldn't help but feel so bad for him.
I enjoyed his softer demeanor. It's lovely to have a strong male character that isn't afraid to show care to the people around him.
The story mainly bounces between Isay's Pov, and Karmuth's Pov. I would like to simply say that the two characters came through clearly in their own POVS, and I was soooo glad to see a stark difference in emotion and personality. You could feel Isay's slight imaturity, and you could get a sense of Karmuth's steadfast personality.
Sometimes multiple Povs can become jumbled, but for me, this was great.
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I do believe that this series has SO much potential, and so far, it seems a pretty unique twist to other fae books when it comes to courts, magic, and skills. I loved the little details about taking, or feeling a life force - I am intrigued to see how the story will continue.
That said, I do think it needs expanding on a little. As mentioned above, I loved those details, but I would enjoy getting to know the details of the different courts more, and how they, and their world, officially work. I found I was getting a little lost in the names and what each court represented since we only really got to hear most about the Death Fae and some of the Emotion Feeders, yet all of the courts seemed intertwined and at odds with each other, with big reveals involving those other courts that we hadn't heard much of. I feel the shock of certain reveals would have a much stronger reaction if we were able to hear more about how everything worked, and why certain rules were in place.
The pacing was a little fast for me, everything was happening so quickly, in love and plot. I do USUALLY prefer a romance with a bit more push and pull for better tension/build up, especially with my big Fae/Fantasy reads, but there is nothing wrong with readers enjoying a quickly formed romance (even I do OCCASIONALLY). Even with the fast pace, they came across sincere. I think the helps with that a lot since there is a reason for a quickly formed attachment. I did adore their moments together, some of my favourite moments from the book only involved Karmuth and Isay - they were flirty, loving, and full of humour.
The plot pacing did bother me a bit more, however. It almost felt like pieces of the puzzle were missing, which is another reason why it would be helpful to understand more about the tensions between courts.
The sudden introduction of more modern inventions, such as cars and motorcycles were strange to me. I am very unsure about the use of the human realm and vehicles in here, it felt somewhat unneccessary for this particular book. They only visited once purposely, and it was only to go for a night out in LA which would have probably been in some kind of seedy inter-court Fae village instead. It ruined the immersion of the fae realm, especially when they had their own weaponry and system going on which didn't involve anything human other than cars and perhaps outfits? There was not enough going on in the human realm for it to be important or really connect with the reader. I don't even think that one human was interacted with? I could have done without any of the modern stuff and it would have still been the same story, just done in a slightly different way. If awesome creatures like the Delthers can be created, I'm sure some kind of fantasy vehicle and a fae-gathering village area can be made.
There was also a mention of going to 'Earth', so is their realm on another planet completely?
To end on a good note, I did really love reading about the lore/history of the realm that we were in. The details on the disease 'Hilitris' and how it was affecting the Fae, ,and the backstory of the Delthers and their part in the downfall of the Death Fae, had me eager to read and find out more. I love the world building stuff, and this is the exact thing I'd love to hear more about! Give me all the juicy details of this wonderful realm and all the chaos within it.
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I know that Victoria is currenlty working on the Prequel to this book, so I'm looking forward to hearing more about King Grath and Siya. I think it will also help to fill in those small details before we got thrown into the start of THIS book.
It'll be great to see their love blossom and how they dealt with the issue of touching without taking life.
I really do hope that this book gets at least another book after the prequel, we're left on a bit of a cliffhanger now, so I'd hate to see it end that way.
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Favourite Quote:
"Yes. If you would leave your manners by the door and your clothes on the floor, that would be the best."
Other great moments:
"You would do that?"...You have no idea what i'd be willing to do for you" I'd give it my best shot"
"Oh pray tell, is your age making you uncomfortable?"
I think it is time for you to ask youself, are you the hunter or the prey?"
She was mine, she was mine, she was mine. Mine to touch and mine to hold. Mine to make love to. And I was utterly hers.
October 24, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 🌶️
💀 Insta Love
💀 Touch her and die
💀 Multiple POV
💀 Forbidden Romance
💀 Fated Mates
Fast-paced, addictive and entertaining is how I would describe this fantasy book in 3 words.
Our FMC Isay is a light fae thrust into a court of dark when her mother marries the King of the death fae. These fae feed on life with a single touch and she is like sweet nectar to them. It is not the most comforting thought and as far as she is concerned, everyone is an enemy wanting to feed on her.
Our MMC Karmuth knows Isay is off limits but he is instantly attracted to her, falling head over heels very quickly. He will do anything to protect her, including risking his own life.
This book takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions with its twists and turns. It offers a fresh perspective on fae courts and different kinds of life and death magic which I really enjoyed. I also enjoyed the world building happening whilst you read, rather than just a huge dump at the beginning that can sometimes leave you reeling.
The cross-over of the fae and human realm was where it lost me a little - the cars, motorcycles, guns and modern technology came a little out of nowhere, when before that moment it had been an ancient fantasy world.
Despite this slight confusion, this book kept me enthralled and I read it in 2 days!
What a fantastic start for the Belfean Courts series, I cannot wait for the next instalment! Thank you for entrusting me with a copy of your book Victoria!
💀 Insta Love
💀 Touch her and die
💀 Multiple POV
💀 Forbidden Romance
💀 Fated Mates
Fast-paced, addictive and entertaining is how I would describe this fantasy book in 3 words.
Our FMC Isay is a light fae thrust into a court of dark when her mother marries the King of the death fae. These fae feed on life with a single touch and she is like sweet nectar to them. It is not the most comforting thought and as far as she is concerned, everyone is an enemy wanting to feed on her.
Our MMC Karmuth knows Isay is off limits but he is instantly attracted to her, falling head over heels very quickly. He will do anything to protect her, including risking his own life.
This book takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions with its twists and turns. It offers a fresh perspective on fae courts and different kinds of life and death magic which I really enjoyed. I also enjoyed the world building happening whilst you read, rather than just a huge dump at the beginning that can sometimes leave you reeling.
The cross-over of the fae and human realm was where it lost me a little - the cars, motorcycles, guns and modern technology came a little out of nowhere, when before that moment it had been an ancient fantasy world.
Despite this slight confusion, this book kept me enthralled and I read it in 2 days!
What a fantastic start for the Belfean Courts series, I cannot wait for the next instalment! Thank you for entrusting me with a copy of your book Victoria!
December 19, 2024
This book was so interesting I could not put it down. The premise of the fairy world is very unique. The intersection of the feudal level fairy realm and the modern human world was so well done. At first it seemed jarring to have modern euphemisms and weapons in a feudal castle, but then the portal to modern earth was revealed and it all made sense.
The love story between MCs Isay and Kar was just the right amount of innocence and spice. Definitely a "He falls first" trope but was so well done I was pulling for him to win her over. Usually that is not the case as I am not a big "Love at first sight" fan.
I loved Isay, the FMC, and her determination to not be left on the sidelines. Sometimes these character types can seem bratty, spoiled and immature, But Victoria Liiv drew this character just right. Even though she is young, she has the street smarts you would expect from a girl raised by a strong self-reliant mom without a father figure.
There was definitely a lot of royal hanky-panky going on in the parents generation that I want to see more fallout from. Family ties are a twisted puzzle in this book and it was fun to see the old secrets unravel. The twists and turns were impeccably plotted, and left me wanting more when the book ended. I can't wait for the next book in the series!! I definitely need more Isay and Kar.
I read an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The love story between MCs Isay and Kar was just the right amount of innocence and spice. Definitely a "He falls first" trope but was so well done I was pulling for him to win her over. Usually that is not the case as I am not a big "Love at first sight" fan.
I loved Isay, the FMC, and her determination to not be left on the sidelines. Sometimes these character types can seem bratty, spoiled and immature, But Victoria Liiv drew this character just right. Even though she is young, she has the street smarts you would expect from a girl raised by a strong self-reliant mom without a father figure.
There was definitely a lot of royal hanky-panky going on in the parents generation that I want to see more fallout from. Family ties are a twisted puzzle in this book and it was fun to see the old secrets unravel. The twists and turns were impeccably plotted, and left me wanting more when the book ended. I can't wait for the next book in the series!! I definitely need more Isay and Kar.
I read an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 27, 2024
“𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕 𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒂 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒖𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑰𝒔𝒂𝒚. 𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒅𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖.”
The story follows Isay, a young fae entering into a whole different place as hed mother decided to marry the king of Death Fae. She was drawn into some dangerous world as soon as she began to learn her ways with her magic and then she discovered her powers with the help of a guard. And later on, she found herself falling for that guard fae, without thinking about consequences.
“𝑰𝒔𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕.”
The writing style is engaging and descriptive. Well developed intricate world building with complex characters and there's a rich take on fae lore. Victoria offers a refreshing fantasy read with elements of suspense and romance entirely different from regular ones. I can clearly picture the whole fae world in my mind through Victoria's writing style.
𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
Slow burn romance
Dark academia
Chosen one
Tragic backstory
Coming of Age
Fae Romance
Life & Death elements
There's a strong character development throughout the book. The chemistry between Isay and Karmuth is filled with so much tension as it's a slow burn romance. The side characters are believable and i love Regar and he's so good and I'm hoping to know more about him and Hiko in the next book.
“𝑰’𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔,” 𝑰 𝒕𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓. “𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒚. 𝑾𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒊𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒍, 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍.”
The story follows Isay, a young fae entering into a whole different place as hed mother decided to marry the king of Death Fae. She was drawn into some dangerous world as soon as she began to learn her ways with her magic and then she discovered her powers with the help of a guard. And later on, she found herself falling for that guard fae, without thinking about consequences.
“𝑰𝒔𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕.”
The writing style is engaging and descriptive. Well developed intricate world building with complex characters and there's a rich take on fae lore. Victoria offers a refreshing fantasy read with elements of suspense and romance entirely different from regular ones. I can clearly picture the whole fae world in my mind through Victoria's writing style.
𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
Slow burn romance
Dark academia
Chosen one
Tragic backstory
Coming of Age
Fae Romance
Life & Death elements
There's a strong character development throughout the book. The chemistry between Isay and Karmuth is filled with so much tension as it's a slow burn romance. The side characters are believable and i love Regar and he's so good and I'm hoping to know more about him and Hiko in the next book.
“𝑰’𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔,” 𝑰 𝒕𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓. “𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒚. 𝑾𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒊𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒍, 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍.”
October 27, 2024
This is my first book by Victoria Liiv, and I am not disappointed in it at all. I loved the modern day aspect with fae. I love that Isay and Kar are each others strength and weaknesses. I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, but honestly it is among my favorite reads of the year. The world building is excellent and it blew me away.
Isay is the new princess in the Vindican Court of the Death Fae. Her mother married the King, and when she moved to the castle everyone had been told that she was off limits. Death Fae survive on ecos from others. Isay was light, and sunshine and everything that the Death Fae would love to consume. However, with the threat of death, the King let it be known that she was not to be touched in any way. She was a naturel.
The first time that Karmuth saw Isay was at the wedding, and he offered her a dance. She declined, and he was smitten from the start. Karmuth was in the Kings Guard, and knew all too well what would happen if he were to disobey the King's direct order.
The more time they spend with each other, the more that he beleives her to be his mate. When they go to Earth for a night out in a club, another Fae male takes interest in Isay and Kar can do little to stop what happen. He knew then that she was his mate, and that anyone who was involved in harming her would pay with their life.
Isay is the new princess in the Vindican Court of the Death Fae. Her mother married the King, and when she moved to the castle everyone had been told that she was off limits. Death Fae survive on ecos from others. Isay was light, and sunshine and everything that the Death Fae would love to consume. However, with the threat of death, the King let it be known that she was not to be touched in any way. She was a naturel.
The first time that Karmuth saw Isay was at the wedding, and he offered her a dance. She declined, and he was smitten from the start. Karmuth was in the Kings Guard, and knew all too well what would happen if he were to disobey the King's direct order.
The more time they spend with each other, the more that he beleives her to be his mate. When they go to Earth for a night out in a club, another Fae male takes interest in Isay and Kar can do little to stop what happen. He knew then that she was his mate, and that anyone who was involved in harming her would pay with their life.
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October 18, 2024
Fairies of Death by Victoria Liiv delivers an exciting and fast-paced fantasy adventure filled with romance, danger, and jaw-dropping revelations. The story pulls you into a unique modern-day fae world where tensions are high, and survival is never guaranteed. The chemistry between Isay and Karmuth creates a thrilling enemies-to-lovers dynamic, with forbidden love and fated mates adding intense emotional stakes. While the romance develops at different speeds for the characters, the payoff is well worth it, especially with the shocking twists revealed toward the end.
Although the fast-paced plot might leave you catching up at times, the story's mystery and intrigue keep you hooked. The unexpected blend of a modern setting in a fae court adds a fresh twist, though it may take a moment to adjust. The excitement comes from unraveling the secrets of the characters’ lineage and the larger fae world, which keeps the anticipation building.
Overall, Fairies of Death is a thrilling read that combines romance, fantasy, and plenty of twists. The ending leaves you eager for more, setting the stage for an exciting continuation in Nature Fairies. For readers who love fast-paced fantasy with a strong romance element, this book is an engaging and enjoyable adventure.
Although the fast-paced plot might leave you catching up at times, the story's mystery and intrigue keep you hooked. The unexpected blend of a modern setting in a fae court adds a fresh twist, though it may take a moment to adjust. The excitement comes from unraveling the secrets of the characters’ lineage and the larger fae world, which keeps the anticipation building.
Overall, Fairies of Death is a thrilling read that combines romance, fantasy, and plenty of twists. The ending leaves you eager for more, setting the stage for an exciting continuation in Nature Fairies. For readers who love fast-paced fantasy with a strong romance element, this book is an engaging and enjoyable adventure.
December 30, 2024
Victoria Liiv’s Fairies of Death is a spellbinding introduction to the Belfean Courts, weaving together a tale of survival, forbidden attraction, and the perilous dance of life and death. With its richly imagined world and deeply complex characters, this book is a gripping read that fans of dark fantasy and slow-burn romance will adore.
Isay is a standout protagonist, her resilience and innocence contrasting beautifully with the danger surrounding her. Thrust into the Death Court, her life force becomes both her greatest asset and her gravest vulnerability. The constant tension between her desire to survive and the deadly allure she holds over others creates an undercurrent of suspense that kept me hooked.
Karmuth, with his enigmatic charm and conflicting loyalties, is a compelling foil to Isay’s steadfast determination. His arrangement with Sela—sex for life force—adds layers to his character, painting him as both pragmatic and deeply flawed. Yet, it’s his growing feelings for Isay, paired with his struggle against his own dangerous instincts, that make him fascinating. Their connection is fraught with tension, vulnerability, and undeniable chemistry.
The world-building in Fairies of Death is immersive and atmospheric, plunging readers into the dark, intricate politics of the Death Court. Liiv masterfully captures the court’s danger and allure, painting it as both a prison and a deadly playground. The ancient enemies lurking in the shadows add another layer of intrigue, hinting at even greater threats to come.
I loved how the story explored themes of trust and betrayal, as well as the fine line between survival and sacrifice. Isay’s growing realization that friends can’t always be trusted and that love can be a dangerous distraction resonates throughout the narrative, adding emotional weight to the high-stakes plot.
If you’re drawn to stories of forbidden love, morally gray characters, and richly detailed worlds, Fairies of Death is a must-read. Victoria Liiv delivers a tale that’s as haunting as it is heart-stopping, leaving you eager to delve deeper into the mysteries of the Belfean Courts. I can’t wait to see how Isay and Karmuth’s journey unfolds in the next installment!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Isay is a standout protagonist, her resilience and innocence contrasting beautifully with the danger surrounding her. Thrust into the Death Court, her life force becomes both her greatest asset and her gravest vulnerability. The constant tension between her desire to survive and the deadly allure she holds over others creates an undercurrent of suspense that kept me hooked.
Karmuth, with his enigmatic charm and conflicting loyalties, is a compelling foil to Isay’s steadfast determination. His arrangement with Sela—sex for life force—adds layers to his character, painting him as both pragmatic and deeply flawed. Yet, it’s his growing feelings for Isay, paired with his struggle against his own dangerous instincts, that make him fascinating. Their connection is fraught with tension, vulnerability, and undeniable chemistry.
The world-building in Fairies of Death is immersive and atmospheric, plunging readers into the dark, intricate politics of the Death Court. Liiv masterfully captures the court’s danger and allure, painting it as both a prison and a deadly playground. The ancient enemies lurking in the shadows add another layer of intrigue, hinting at even greater threats to come.
I loved how the story explored themes of trust and betrayal, as well as the fine line between survival and sacrifice. Isay’s growing realization that friends can’t always be trusted and that love can be a dangerous distraction resonates throughout the narrative, adding emotional weight to the high-stakes plot.
If you’re drawn to stories of forbidden love, morally gray characters, and richly detailed worlds, Fairies of Death is a must-read. Victoria Liiv delivers a tale that’s as haunting as it is heart-stopping, leaving you eager to delve deeper into the mysteries of the Belfean Courts. I can’t wait to see how Isay and Karmuth’s journey unfolds in the next installment!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 25, 2024
Dark, Beautiful, & Twisty are words I'd certainly use to describe this.
Isay & Karmuth are such dynamic, powerful characters that brought the story to life in their projection of power.
World-building was strongly designed with a unique set of attributes including the magic system of fairies including the understanding of life force. It's impact on the culture of the fae especially the death fae.
We see it through the eyes of Isay who's just beginning to understand different ways life force can be harnested, drained, and utilized. Coming to terms as well with her new family dynamics and her own capability.
We see it also through the eyes of Karmuth.
Someone already more experienced in the ways of the Death Court.
Not to mention the unique creatures that were forged from the author's soul.
I've not yet read anything like it yet.
Enthralling, Magical, Eerily dark, & Twisted.
It gave me the adventure I need.
I've gotta have more of this story.
It was a review copy & every ounce of thought or opinion is my own.
Isay & Karmuth are such dynamic, powerful characters that brought the story to life in their projection of power.
World-building was strongly designed with a unique set of attributes including the magic system of fairies including the understanding of life force. It's impact on the culture of the fae especially the death fae.
We see it through the eyes of Isay who's just beginning to understand different ways life force can be harnested, drained, and utilized. Coming to terms as well with her new family dynamics and her own capability.
We see it also through the eyes of Karmuth.
Someone already more experienced in the ways of the Death Court.
Not to mention the unique creatures that were forged from the author's soul.
I've not yet read anything like it yet.
Enthralling, Magical, Eerily dark, & Twisted.
It gave me the adventure I need.
I've gotta have more of this story.
It was a review copy & every ounce of thought or opinion is my own.
October 6, 2024
Be warned, this is book one to a series. It may or may not leave you with a HEA. But, I have to tell you this author does not disappoint. The spice, death, murder, kidnapping, torture, and it all works together to keep you guessing, keep you reading, and turning those pages.
The storyline has so many twists and turns in it and leaves you feeling like you've been on a roller coaster. But, it works perfectly together with the tropes of insta-love, he falls first and enamies to lovers. The story is so perfectly balanced that it has its own natural flow to it.
And while this book has all of that to offer, you soon realize that it's focused on so much more. It's focused on characters that have depth and life to them. It's focused on building a believable world that you want to live in. This book offers so much for everyone.
A few things this book offers are: fated mates, friendships, chosen family, danger, hidden secrets, court intrigue, magic, and so much more just waiting for you to find. I can't wait for book 2.
The storyline has so many twists and turns in it and leaves you feeling like you've been on a roller coaster. But, it works perfectly together with the tropes of insta-love, he falls first and enamies to lovers. The story is so perfectly balanced that it has its own natural flow to it.
And while this book has all of that to offer, you soon realize that it's focused on so much more. It's focused on characters that have depth and life to them. It's focused on building a believable world that you want to live in. This book offers so much for everyone.
A few things this book offers are: fated mates, friendships, chosen family, danger, hidden secrets, court intrigue, magic, and so much more just waiting for you to find. I can't wait for book 2.
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