Falling in Love with the Moth Faerie Prince

That's [Para] Normal #3

by Camilla Evergreen

Just so you know, kidnapping is on the table.

All I’ve ever wanted is to live in a fantasy world, and, yes, I am willing to sell my soul to a moth faerie prince to make that happen.

Which is perfect because after I’ve accidentally, maybe, kinda, sorta hit one with my car, that’s exactly what he asks for.

My soul.

And a kiss.

But we won’t talk about that. Because he told me not to. And I’m very good at keeping secrets. (Especially the one about how he flew into my headlights. I didn’t immediately blurt that to his chihuahua shifter and vampire cat friends at. all.)

I know I’m in over my head when he announces to his kingdom that I’m his soulmate and blackmails me into playing his “princess.”

In fact, I think I was in over my head long before I ever stepped foot in Faerie…

A scandalous, forced marriage of convenience isn’t going to fix that feeling…but maybe, just maybe, the moth faerie prince who looks at me like he’s never met another person before can show me the answer I haven’t been able to find on my own.

Falling in Love with the Moth Faerie Prince is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy with light fantasy elements, neurodivergent characters, and plenty of closed-door sizzle. PLEASE NOTE the main character struggles with depression.

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Paranormal, Fiction, Rom Com, Contemporary, Found Family

365 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 12, 2024

About the author

Camilla Evergreen is an alias of USA Today bestselling author Anne Stryker. Originally intended as a dumping ground for all things lacking fantasy, Camilla/Anne came to the shocking discovery that writing sarcastic, chaotic romcoms full of quippy heroines and adoring heroes has a kick to it.

Camilla/Anne’s neurodivergent tendencies leave her hyperfocused on writing sweet and sassy romances from dawn till dusk and lending whatever her current creative obsessions are to her characters. From arranged marriages to falling for the boss, there’s lots of love to go around.

Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/authorannemilla

Reviews

[bookgirlie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not done reading it yet but I can't wait to give it 5 stars sooo...
( full review to come when I'm done )
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Update :
Now that I finished it ( and pulled myself together ) I can write a review like a normal adult.

The cover is cute ain't it ? DON'T let it deceive you. This book is a roller coaster of emotions. I advise you to check author's note before starting it.

It was funny yet so deep I had to pause the book and sit in silence multiple times because some scenes just hit hard.

The author also brings out the COM in romcom. It's hilarious and the chemistry between the characters is unbelievably good.
Also this series is kinda of found family which never fails to make me cry.

Alana has always felt like she doesn't belong. She was almost sure that getting kidnapped by an unseelie misunderstood evil prince who will take her to faerie is the answer....until she does go to faerie and she's still unsatisfied.
so Alana's journey to self discovery begins ( I make it sound way better because she was suffering from depression & kinda of going crazy )
But hey at least she was super funny !

This book is truly beautiful not only because of the heart warming romance. but because of it's beautifully written message that the author perfectly delivered.

I keep writing this review hoping to cover the whole book but it seems impossible. there's so much I want to say but not enough words . Too many things happened and so much emotion & I'm sad it's finished yet excited to see what the author has in store...

I usually put a trope list at the end of my reviews to encourage people to read my fav books . So here it is but I need you to know this book is way more than it's tropes.
read it you'd be doing yourself a favor

-Royalty
- forced proximity
-touch her and die
-only one bed
- soulmates
- a touch of marriage of convenience
- moths ( because they're obviously a trope.)

Ending: HEA
Heat Level: Fade-to-black

[Katie (hiding in the pages) · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Alana sort of hits a moth faerie prince with her car, her supposed dreams come true. I loved being thrust into the world of Faerie and found it to be such a fascinating and unique place. And honestly–I was wondering what in the world I was reading at first, but as the story marinated in my heart and mind, I fell for it. Hard.

“What happens if I fall?
“I will catch you.”

All the messy parts of being human are exhibited in Alana, as she struggles to find a place of belonging, borders on crazy, and deals with deep, dark depressive episodes. She’s broken and chaotic, thinking that being in Faerie and having an evil, misunderstood soulmate will fix her, but she still finds herself wanting. I love the way this author tackles these topics, but also wraps them up in a glimmer of laughter, with fantastical characters and situations, giving the weightier bits a lighter feel.

I was swept away in a flurry of wings and antennae to a beautiful story of forced proximity, royalty, moths, and a deep, destined connection. The touch-her-and-die vibe is tangible and irresistible. I wasn’t sure what to expect with this unlikely mash-up of tropes, but I’m hooked and want to go back and read the other books in the series. Call me completely intrigued.

Content: talk of mental health issues; fade to black romance

*I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*

[Joyce T. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. I might even like it more than Falling in Love with My Vampire Cat, which is saying a lot. Cael is super awesome, even though he's self-deprecatory. (His last name is Adelidae, which actually means "fairy moth" in real life!) Alana is, well, someone I can really relate to. Despite the themes of depression throughout (especially Alana's depression, as we can directly read her thoughts), there were a lot of comic relief points that made me laugh out loud. Yeah, I experienced that awkward silence where everyone is staring at you and wondering if you're crazy or just reading a really good book. (It was the second one, obviously.)

I also really loved seeing more about Pollux and Andromeda. She's so cute! and I can't wait to read their story.
About Castor... Camilla has hinted that there's one more book to this series than originally planned, so maybe he'll get his own story. I'm not exactly sure how to feel about him.
Ollie and Brittney were a super cute couple, as always, and I really liked how Ollie and Alana's relationship improved.
I loved seeing Willow and Zylus again, though Zylus appears less in this story and there's more of Willow. Willow is... just being Willow, I guess. She's terrifying and awesome at the same time.

Cael is absolutely the best book boyfriend ever. First of all, he has antennae and wings. How do you even beat that? Second of all, he takes really, really good care of Alana, making sure she eats and stuff like that — the perfect level of "concerned for her." He's protective without being possessive, which is super awesome.

Romance: Clean. No explicit scenes (well, there's that scene where Alana asks Cael to "make her his", but Cael refuses, like the gentleman he is). There are no curses either, but Alana keeps using the term "fiddlesticks," I think in place of the f-word. The f-word itself doesn't ever appear in the book, though. Alana gets medicinal drugs for her depression... and they're not exactly prescribed, because they're made out of fairy drugs, and I'm fairly certain that human doctors would simply not know what to do with them. Pollux does make tablets for her to swallow, though. He's like a doctor/scientist of sorts. Suicide is mentioned several times. That may be a trigger for some readers, but I just found that I could really relate to all that Alana was feeling and thinking.

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to give this book five stars, nor did Camilla ask me to gush over the book like someone who wants to live with the characters. (For the record, I DO want to live with them, if it were possible. Who knows?)

Now for the ratings:
Overall: 5 stars!
Plot/Storyline: 5/5
Alana's a lonely person at the start of the story, and so is Cael. We don't get much from Cael's point of view, but he verbally expressed what he felt (especially about Alana - awwww) so much that he was as large, and as dear, a character as Alana was.
Feels: 5/5
I've mentioned Cael expressing his feelings towards Alana. It's super sweet, but there's also a tinge of darkness underneath (similar to the touch-her-and-die trope), so nothing is all just butterflies (*ahem*, excuse me, I meant moths) and cotton candy. I found it more realistic, despite the fact that it took place in a fantasy world.
Sexual Tension: 4/5
A few scenes had a lot of sexual tension, but nothing explicit happened except for a few kisses. There is a scene where the sexual tension really goes berserk - Alana asks Cael, "make me yours," but Cael refuses.
World Building: 5/5
We were introduced to the faerie world first in Falling in Love with My Vampire Cat, and then introduced to Cael's kingdom specifically, in Falling in Love with My Chihuahua Shifter. If you've read both books before reading this one, then everything makes a lot of sense. If you were to read this book before reading the other ones, though... some things might be pretty confusing, and not just the world. There are spoilers in this book for the books before it, which is pretty reasonable to me, but just know that if you're planning to read them out of order.
Romance: 5/5 (see "Romance" section above)
Third-act breakup: Nope.
Sex scenes: No sex scenes were present in this book. (see "Romance" section above)
Humor: Totally, absolutely, and definitely!
Point of view: First person, from the FMC's, or Alana's, point of view; the epilogue is in the MMC's, or Cael's, point of view.
Cliffhanger: Nope, though there are bonus preview chapters of new to-be-released books.
Epilogue: Yes.
Format (that I read): Kindle ebook

Thank you, Camilla Evergreen, for another 5-star read! Falling in Love with the Moth Faerie Prince is a book I'll absolutely be re-reading!

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes reading any of the following:
- kind of marriage-of-convenience
- completely CLEAN romance
- royal (or prince) romance
- soulmates
- fantasy world
- forced proximity
- touch her and die
- only one bed
- moth. faerie. prince. Need I say more??

I would also recommend this book to anyone who doesn't like any of the above. (In other words, read this book. No. Matter. What.)

In conclusion:
"Falling in Love With the Moth Faerie Prince" is a well-written and enjoyable read. The characters are relatable, the writing is clear and concise, and the story is heartwarming and super sweet. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a good laugh or a story with a satisfying ending. And also to anyone who's not.

[Riley Rae · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this!

*FMC causally runs over Moth Faerie Prince*
Moth Faerie Prince realizes they are mates.
*MMC causally kidnaps said mate*


This book was really good with realistic characters! Camila never fails to make the characters relatable!
FMC was fighting depression and that was really good. MMC really took care of her.
It was a wonderful found family, fated mates, kidnapping story.
(Also, as someone who doesn't like anime I didn't get all the references, but it was fine! ☺️)

Overall: 4/5

I received an ARC of this novel. All opinions are my own.

[Joelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

"This is what it's like to have a soulmate?" I whisper.
Extending his hand, he smiles. "Beautiful, isn't it? It's the sensation of irrefutable belonging."

This was a completely new world to me, I've enjoyed many fantasy, but the paranormal aspect of it was a fun new addition to my reading. I was thrown into this world that I really knew nothing about, but now I'm quite intrigued by it all.

Alana has struggled her whole life with mental health and goes down deep rabbit holes of depression. As she suddenly finds herself residing in the world of Faerie she thinks she can be "fixed" by certain aspects there. What she finds is something much more beautiful and accepting of who she is. She finds a community who understands her and wants to help her, a world of magic that she is ready to be a part of, and even...love with a moth Faerie prince.

Fun world to be swept into and discover as a first time reader of Faerie and Camilla Evergreen. If you are a fan of fantasy and paranormal with a touch of sweet romance, check this one out!

Content: Mental Health issues and fade to black romance

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher/author and all opinions are my own.

[Lise · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the representation of the main character, and while she brought a tear to my eye a few times, she didn't invoke the heart squeezing pain that Willow did in the first installment. I didn't think there was any/enough emphasis on the issue that when one is in the Big Sad, how utterly alone one is and anyone who states they are a reliable source of sunshine is instantly branded a liar. Yet in this case lies aren't an option, because....Faeries, which makes for such an interesting, unexplored juxtaposition. It was a missed opportunity. Perhaps it's my own fault for having such high expectations for Alana and Cael, but I was a bit disappointed and underwhelmed in the direction their story went. There was a lot less humor in this tale, which makes sense because the content is so much darker, but that was a large part of the appeal in the first two books so I'm hoping for more next time. All that being said, I simply adore Camilla's version of Faerie and there's no other place I'd rather visit! I look forward to continuing on with the series!

I received a complimentary copy of this book.

[Brit’s Bookstagram · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have you ever felt like you’ve never belonged? Like, no matter what you do or home many people you please, it’s never enough? Wanting to be stolen away to faerie where you can have your happily ever after with the villain who stole your heart? Well, that’s what Alana wants, but it isn’t exactly what she gets.

If you’re ready to go on a magical journey full of love, self acceptance, healing and found family, then this is the books for you!

I practically highlighted this whole book, it was that good! My heart was broken and knit back together, with every word!

Please read the authors note before starting if you’re dealing with depression. The intrusive thoughts are so on point with what I’ve experienced before but Camilla has a special talent with weaving really heavy topics into her books and finding a way to still leave you light and happy at the end.

“I will teach your body to burn for me.” 🔥

One of my favorite lines! 🫠


**Falling in Love with the Moth Faerie Prince is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy with light fantasy elements, neurodivergent characters, and plenty of closed-door sizzle. PLEASE NOTE the main character struggles with depression.**

[Victoria Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just had to sit here and cry for 5-10 minutes post finishing this book. I am still weepy. Oh dearness. Alana has my heart. Or my mind. 🤫

As someone who has battled depression since the age of 15, (possibly before and I didn’t realize it) this heroine has a (little too real for personal comfort) inner voice of lies. I felt called out to a degree, in the fact that I have been “befriending” said voice instead of overcoming it and throwing it out.

The encouragement to grow and embrace oneself and that you have value and meaning is beyond precious and so hard to swallow for some of us, the Ollie’s and Alana’s of this world.

My, this book is a lovely bunch of trauma and drama and romanticizing unhealthy things as coping mechanisms, with an equal amount of lovely coaxing to overcome our pain and just adorable found family and sweet romance.

[Abby Huffer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this one so much! Camilla has such talent in taking hard subjects, but normalizing them. Loved Cael & Alana-how he supported her endlessly but didn’t do it for her💕. This world she’s created in Mountain Vale is pretty special and the teasers of the next books?!? I am HERE. FOR. IT.🤩🙌🏻

[tea · Rating 3 out of 5]

idk

[Joselyn Moreno · Rating 5 out of 5]

I went deep with this one, before reading anything else on the series and I don't regret it.

I loved the banter and the madness, so delicious, definitely my type of read when I need to just unwind and want to lose myself in the moment.

Cael and Alana made me so happy and giddy, they were so cute while trying to figure out what they wanted and how.

It made me want to read the other two on the series, and with the promise of a fourth I will be here for the full ride.

[Kathy Crowder · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review

This series is great! I love it! This book is the third book in the series but can definitely be read as a stand alone.

The characters are amazing! Cael and Alana are perfect for each other, they just have to learn how perfect they are for each other. They come from two very different worlds but may be more similar than they think.

Cael never thought he would find his soul mate. He thought he was not meant to have a soul mate. Alana was living in a world that didn't understand her. Ever since she learned about the Faerie world, she knew she had to get there somehow.

Depression and suicidal thoughts are discussed in this book. The author gives an amazing note before the story that helps with these topics. Life changing.

I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did!

[Beka · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.4⭐️⭐️(roughly) (formerly had it a little higher but changed: see edit below)
Okay so, this is the 3rd book in the series, all of which are set in the modern world with faery creatures lurking among us. In short, this series is closed door, with no cursing (things like “he swore” or “he cursed” in place of actual cursing, which like is fine but after so much of that it gets annoying. Like here’s an idea how about…. Just don’t have them cuss? Or if you want to have them say stuff like dang or like make up cuss words like “what in the Peter Pan and neverland”🤷🏼‍♀️)
There was like touching and embracing, which was on heavier side, especially in the last book (which was definitely “ehhhh no” for me plus the main leads were kinda toxic💀 and I kinda just skimmed the ending)
Overall in this series I’d say the first book was the only one that was semi decent. The 2nd was boring and lame, and the 3rd was kinda toxic and very iffy with touching and etc. while it definitely wasn’t the worst series I’ve read, I definitely wouldn’t be really recommending it. Don’t think I’ll finish this series

Edit/Update: I had a passing thought and believe that this series actually needs a rating lowering. Overall, as a series, it’s a little over a 2. Just now that I’m thinking back on it, this series FR wasn’t very good. And while I’m a mood rater, personally I think that this rating was fair. Of course, you might read this series and totally love it, however even tho it had an interesting idea this series was not for me. In my humble opinion, there are other books that give a better cute faery romance and have better plot execution.

[Aizlynne · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the stories in this series have been very poignant and I identify with way to many of the characters' broken parts. I love Alana and the very raw look into the psyche of someone with suicidal thoughts. (To that point, the author's note at the beginning is the most heartfelt and highly accurate note concerning suicide and depression I've ever come across.) This is not a light, fluffy, romantic comedy fantasy. It gets downright heavy at times. But you know what, so does life.

Reading about a person who descends to those depths, acknowledges them, and sees the path to the light at the end of the tunnel is so much better than reading about a character that dips their toes into the depression quagmire and gets magically fixed by their soulmate. Nothing and no one will magically fix our broken pieces, that is up to us. But those around us can help hold us together while we're working on it. This story beautifully depicts that. With, you know, moths. And fairies. Bonus.

[Kiana · Rating 5 out of 5]

another book that highlights being different in normal society.

maybe we should consider being kidn4pped into a faerie society.

[Shawna Z · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far it’s my favorite of the bunch, but there is still two more books to go!

I think I should preface this review with my thoughts on the subject matter before tackling the content itself- so bear with me please, it’s important.

This book deals with deep and dark fears and manic cycling to the point of contemplating suicide. The author takes care to write a forward to the story discussing this and how help is available if you only reach out.

Yes, the abyssal depths are tiring and can overwhelm the kindest of hearts- and the author does an admirable job depicting her female lead’s struggle in a way that is not shaming and does stick with her “seek help and do not feel ashamed to reach out” message. I have been in dark places when I was younger, but I did not find this triggering, but incredibly empowering by the end.

That being said- if you suspect someone you love is struggling, please speak up and be willing to support them- if you cannot do that then at least take a moment to educate yourself on what resources are available locally. Do not just allow your teen/pre-teen or anyone just slide by reading this and not share that, yes, mental health is a serious matter and that the methods used in this novel are not cannon for treatment- whether you are seelie, unseelie, human or hybrid.

Yes, this is a novel. Yes, Cael can be rather charming and his backstory is to be commended, but his methods are freakishly huge red flags. Please do not take to heart the idea that you need someone else to complete you or that there is a magical bonus for believing in magic or what have you.

Yes, Cael makes for a dang good romantic lead, but the boy clearly has his own twists and turns to work through. Being with someone who enjoys watching you spiral downward is NOT OKAY.

Again, fictional faerie men can get away with the enemies to lovers trope and can be mercurial. Yes, he does a lot to help Alana, but no… he is not the kind of guy who is going to fix you.

So, story itself- Alana, despite her issues is the most adorable girl and I love her. Not that I need one, but I want an emotional support carrot cake plushie. Her humor and deflection will charm and break you along the way. She is the girl you keep whispering “you can do it” into the pages and you cheer for every success, however small. I ended up reading through the night because every time I set the book aside I worried for the gal and would have to pick the book back up and soldier on. Can’t leave our girl in the lurch, can we?

Cael, likable idiot that he has been thus far left us with a shocking revelation at the end of book 2, which leaves you wondering just which direction he’s going with Alana the whole time. Even with his red flags he is a complex and flawed character who you want to come through by the last page… even when you occasionally want to drop kick him into next week.

Yes, there is heart enough to balance out the darker subject matter. I did not walk away or feel bothered at all while reading this, but then my days of suicidal ideation are decades behind me. I have, however, lost people to suicide more recently and I agree with the author that this is a subject matter she does not take lightly or pokes fun at.

I especially enjoyed the revelation of how many of the unseelie are created and I appreciated the idea that some internal voices stay with us so long they become their own thing. Bless you for allowing it to break free- as the characters will tell you, keeping things bottled up is no good because it eventually has to overflow from somewhere. How beautiful to realize that it IS possible to let go.

So, summing up- sweet story with shifting sides and a somewhat unreliable POV about finding the people who can support you and that family is as much as those we create as those we are born into. Everyone deserves the chance to be loved and cherished as they are rather than forced to change to conform with societal norms.

Not a one of us is normal… and we should be allowed to appreciate that.

[Alicia (aliciasalwaysreading) · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
GENRE
-paranormal romance

CONTENT
-🤬: none
-❤️: makeouts (with tongue mentioned)
-⚠️: depressive and suicidal thoughts (REPEATEDLY on page)

Well. The bright pink cover of this book might certainly be misleading about the heaviness of its insides. This book follows the story of Alana, who has ached for a fantasy world her whole life long. When her sister Brittny enters the Faerie world, Alana is on the verge of a depressive episode when she hits the moth prince ruler of the Faerie realm that Brittny will be living in. After that, Cael gets Alana to basically give him her soul. That pretty much starts a whole thing where now Alana's dreams have come true and she's living her best fantasy life...but her depression persists. I loved the themes of surrounding yourself with support, being gentle with yourself when your brain is fighting itself and getting the hard/ugly feelings out so that they don't continually weigh you down.

One thing that I wish we would've gotten more of a glimpse of was Alana and Brittny's parents. In the last book (Chihuahua Shifter), Brittny was so worried about becoming fully fae because of her inability to see Alana and her parents. But then, in this book, although we see Brittny & Ollie a lot, we never hear anything about A & B's parents. Like...do they think their daughters just died? Are they getting letters from them? Did they ever say anything to them?

This whole series is so unusual but I love the found family aspect and now that I've been introduced to Kass, Zahra & Alexios and seen more of Pollux & Andromeda, I've got to know their stories too!

Favorite Quotes:
-I want to take my hurts, find their reflections, and make them go away for other people.

-“If I’m to ride with you through the thrills of your highs, I will be here for the melancholy of your lows.”

-“Anyway, I don’t measure the worth of a life in usefulness. Much better to weigh it in kindness, love, and joy.”

-“That’s the beauty of brokenness, Alana. It is an opportunity to create something better.”

-"There are many regrets and sorrows paving the road that has lead me to my present.” Brushing his hair back behind one long ear, I murmur, “I’m sorry.” “You make it all worth it.” I snort. “Surely not.” Kissing the apple of my cheek, he murmurs, “Remember that I can’t lie, Alana. You make every pain I have ever felt worth it. Having someone to call mine, to love, to belong to, is worth so much more to me than I believe you in your youth can understand."

-Because I’m pretty sure the lesson is that no matter what you’re going through, who you are, or how you perceive yourself…real friends and family will accept you at your highest. At your lowest. At your brightest. And at your darkest. Because real friends and family have already seen the things we’ve fought to hide, and they chose to love us before we decided it was okay to love ourselves.

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars.

🦋 The vibes:
- instalove
- Soul mates
- Neurodivergent Rep.
- fantasy romance

🦋 My thoughts:

“I think it’s giving enemies to lovers, Beauty and the Beast, marriage of convenience, forced proximity, guy falls first, hundred thousand words, single POV… with a side of inevitable wing hugs, and only one bed.”

🦋 Ok. The short version- this book is wild. It’s wacky and strange and very out there. I have thoughts but regardless I’m invested and will 100% be reading the next books in this series. Camilla Evergreen just has something in her books that I literally haven’t seen done anywhere else.

🦋 The long version. For starters- I don’t know that this book will be for many. So take my review as such. 😂 This one is a wild ride. Probably the wildest book I’ve read in a hot minute. There were so many moments where I asked myself, “what is going on here. What am I even reading right now?” I honestly still don’t have many answers for you.

🦋 I’m not sure how to even describe what this book is about. I would say it’s primarily about depression and the journey of what that looks like. It’s a little bit instalove but also fated mates. And also fantasy. But not heavy fantasy. More like light and fluffy fantasy that doesn’t totally make sense. But that’s ok because I think it’s supposed to have that vibe. And the plot twist. What in the holiday hootie whatie. I didn’t see THAT coming. Moving along.

🦋 Our FMC has depression and dark thoughts which is a heavy portion of the book. Not a spoiler, since it’s in the synopsis and also it’s the theme of the book and it feels worth mentioning. Depression, intrusive thoughts, self harm, desire to self harm, suicidal thoughts- all of this is heavily intertwined in the book.

🦋 Overall- I enjoyed the universe and the unique read. Camilla features neurodivergent characters in her books which I love. All of her books continue to have very similar themes and the characters have a lot of similarities. With that said this book has the instalove theme, which isn’t my favorite.

While this book is light hearted, dark thoughts can feel heavy when you’re going through your own tough time. So proceed with caution.

You can get a similar vibe with her other books. If you want a wonderful book with neurodivergent characters with a strangers to friends to lovers trope with no fantasy elements -try How To Find Love When You’re Weird. Or if you want an enemies to lovers/ he falls first with a fantasy element- try Falling in Love with my Vampire Cat. Those are my favorites, and I will always recommend those.

Release date: March 12, 2024.

Thank you so much to Camilla Evergreen the gifted copy.

[Moni · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. This is book 3 in the That's (Para) Normal Series and the reader experience is better if you've read the previous books. The book's blurb and author's note let you know what to expect so be sure to read them. Falling in Love With the Moth Faerie Prince is told through Alana's pov and is an indescribable story that will touch all your emotions.

Just in case you choose to ignore the author's note, I want to make it clear that Alana lives with depression and intrusive thoughts. If you are sensitive to those things or like a main character who is positive and happy, then this may not be the book for you. That being said, the author handled Alana's story with care and it's an important one that needs to be shared. While everyone's struggles with depression and/or intrusive thoughts are going to be different, this book gives a glimpse into what could be going on in the minds of others and is a gentle reminder for all to be more understanding of others as we don't know what silent battles they face.

Though the story deals with a subject that doesn't make this an easy read, the author finds the perfect balance to provide sweet and comedic moments. Personally, I found this to be the most humorous of the books in the series so far. And, even when you felt for Alana as she fought against her thoughts, there will still a hopeful tone with the message that she wasn't alone and was loved. I enjoyed seeing Alana accept certain truths as well as how she was allowed to be herself. Her making a place for herself in the land of Faerie was fun to read.

Though they are soulmates, the romance between Alana and Cael was a slow burn. However, they spend enough time together getting to know each other and every moment is worth the wait. While Alana thought she was too much, Cael was her perfect equal appreciating her for who she was. Like her, he also had a side to him that he wasn't sure others would embrace so it wonderful seeing him be encouraged by Alana. Their romance was a closed door one consisting of descriptive, but not steamy, kisses, sensual, but not racy, thoughts, and no cursing was used. Aside from Alana's journey and the romance, I enjoyed the appearances of the characters from the previous books and I loved meeting the new characters. This was a great installment in the series and I'm excited to read the next book in the series.

[Randi Sampson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Falling in Love with the Moth Faerie Prince is the third book in the That's (Para)Normal series. This is one series that I feel like it's definitely best to enjoy in order as a series. The Faerie world is introduced more and more with each book, and I can only imagine that trying to jump in at this point and really getting the full picture would be very difficult to do.

First and foremost, it's important to note that like all Camilla Evergreen books-and probably more so with this series than others, this book probably isn't going to be everyone's cup of tea and that's completely fine. She has created this world that is unique and different... taking on topics of mental illness and neurodiversity in a way that is somehow both realistic and magical. For those of us whose minds work similarly and have faced similar struggles, it's actually super relatable. I could see my own thoughts as I read through some of Alana's... (though I'd say in this series, I've related to Willow most of all!) and there's something really comforting in that, I think. But it was also wrapped up perfectly in this really warm and cozy fantasy story! And while fantasy is not my usual preferred genre, I absolutely adore this series!

All that being said, this one does deal very strongly with Alana's depression, to include suicidal thoughts so be sure to take care of your mental health before reading. The author did a great job of addressing this in author's note (definitely read that) and I personally opted to wait to read until I was in a better place mentally, which I think was a good choice as there were moments it was definitely tougher than other books in the series.

Falling in Love with the Moth Faerie Prince is a closed-door romance, with mentions of sex but nothing beyond kissing on the pages. There is one instance of minor language, and some implied swearing but not spelled out. The author always does a great job with reader expectations, so be sure to check that out!

**ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.

[Shayla Riley · Rating 4 out of 5]

“You have meaning, Alana. Whether you see it or not. Your mere existence serves a purpose. It accounts for a lifetime.”

Alana would love to live in a fantasy novel at this very moment. After she accidentally hits a gracious moth faerie prince with her car on the way to visit her younger sister, the faerie and her make a deal that allows her to stay at his palace as his guest in exchange for giving him control of her soul and a kiss. As she desperately adjusts to this new world, she comes across a few secrets as she does her best not to fall, not only her mind, but also her heart…

“You are amusing. A spectacle. A creature capable of so very much.”

Falling in Love with the Moth Faerie Prince can be read as a standalone but, I greatly recommend reading the previous stories to help you better understand more about what is happening in this book. This story focuses on depression and how to handle the negative voices we all hear in our heads. This heavy important subject takes up space in the story, and reflects real-life struggle in a very unique way. It brings out a lot of ugly truths of depression along with finding love on the journey. @authorannemilla expresses all of this gracefully with great care and sensitivity. I was so glad to see that Alana’s character main character’s journey allows her to see that she is important and loved by others, and that she is not alone in life! That in itself is what hope is all about. This book is definitely a unique, heartfelt, deep in so many ways.

“I choose you. I will protect you. I will use you. I will keep you. And I will love you. I will love you until every crack is filled. You will not break.” No matter how badly you want to, moondrop. You are the barest taste of the light I crave and thought I could never have. I am parched for you. And I forbid that anything take you from me.”

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“Healing is the process of transforming ourselves into the best versions we can be with the tools we have available.”

[RedReviews4You Susan-Dara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was touching in so many ways. The depiction of romance as one of both physical love and ultimate acceptance, the connection of people as soul mates and found family, and the authors ability to convey the innermost feelings and thoughts of a person finding their way and fighting for their self against all odds. Everything that Evergreen writes is filled with passion in so many senses of the word, but this book struck very close to home with me and I can say it was beautiful, touching, astute, and compassionate; however, please take care when reading if such topics as depression, suicide, dark self talk and even feeling 'othered' by your own inner voice. If these may trigger you, please check the Content Warnings.

This was such a beautiful story and Evergreen's passion, imagination, and skill make each book in this original, vivacious, humorous, touching, and banter filled romance so powerful and memorable that I cannot believe this world doesn't just exist on the boundaries of my own world. Although each story in this series can be read as a stand alone, the beautifully interconnected nature of the Para-Normal Universe means that have been hints in previous books about the current couple teasing and intriguing me and also the opportunity to visit with old friends and check in with previous couples which may cause new readers to feel a little off their mark. Cael and Alana's story is a wonderful addition to this and I knew Carl's story would draw me and hold me as soon as he took over the starring role in a romance because he has been a scene stealer in every book he has been in. This was a wonderful and touching read from start to finish. And, for a clean closed door romance, has all the tension and power of passion that i like just without the descriptions. I know I will be back for the next book as soon as it is out!

In a word this book was Amazing!

I was honored to receive an ARC of this book and all opinions are my own and feely offered.

[Arylide Kinnick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy crow-

Before I start on my review of the actual book itself, I’d like to talk about the author of this story and the note she left us in the beginning.

I find that my love for my favorite books usually starts in the author’s note, if there is one. And this author talked of depression in a way no one has ever spoken about it in my life before. Instead of just giving me a number and expecting to call, she gave actual advice. Real advice.

And throughout her story she wrote about a character battling with depression, suicidal thoughts, and self esteem issues. And in this story instead of having a savior come in and fix her, or treat her issues as something wrong with her, she instead has people willing to stand by and SUPPORT her.

Which is an entirely different thing than saving someone.

This book dives deeper into darker themes and I think the series will continue to do so, all while still being a fantasy rom-com. And if you are suffering or easily triggered by things in this book then I please ask you to read something else or take care of yourself as you read this.

I say this because reading the main character, Alana’s, thoughts were like reading my own. The representation is immaculate and holds truth. And while that is extremely healing to some it can be like being trapped in a cramped room for others.

By far this is my favorite book of the series and I hold it dear to my heart, just as I hold Alana close to my heart.

Sometimes in life it feels like it’s just an ongoing and never ending spiral of pain and suffering. It’s exhausting. And sometimes we don’t even know why it’s exhausting, which makes it even more so. But the greatest lesson this book teaches us is that even when we feel too tired to sing or think no one will listen is the time we need to sing the most, and never stop until it is heard.

I hope you enjoy this book just as much as I did, and I’ll see you all in the reviews of the next one! >:]

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our heroine, Alana, doesn’t feel very heroic. In fact, her problem is she FEELS. She feels SO MUCH. She feels so high, then feels so low. She feels unworthy. She feels broken…wrong. But a car accident changes everything (except her undying love and allegiance to Taco Bell!). Of course, hitting a large, handsome, moth faerie would be a life changing event. This sweet and very funny romance chronicles the journey of Alana to her happy ending, while wandering into some dark woods, and dark places in Alana’s mind. Book 3 in the “That’s (Para)Normal” series, Alana’s definition of family, and what it means to her changes for the better. A beautiful book that makes you think while you are smiling and chuckling (and maybe misting up a bit). A book that might even help you if you have someone in your life whose darkness/despair takes over and makes you feel helpless, or if you are that someone who is feeling helpless and not worthy of love in all its many forms.

The Author’s Note deserves a separate mention. It should be a viral social media post by itself. Camilla talks about Depression and how “mainstream” help might not work for everyone. She suggests some other avenues of self-care that may work when others won’t. And she stresses that it will be okay, she believes in you, and that anything that makes any part of you inside feel better, it is ENOUGH. And I think you will believe it when you read it. Written in her warm, witty, and caring style, so many people need to hear this and know there is help out there. And that maybe you just haven’t looked in the right place to try what will work for you.

Another wonderful book by Camilla Evergreen to whirl you away into your imagination (and make you seriously crave some Taco Bell).

[Summer Song · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Falling in Love with the Moth Faerie Prince" is book 3 in this series from author Camilla Evergreen. I love these books! This book follows Alana and Cael's story. The Faerie kingdom setting is described with a vividness and with details that really bring Faerie to life! I felt as if I were there. I really enjoyed seeing all of the new and magical things in the kingdom through Alana's eyes. The characters feel three-dimensional along with personalities, thoughts, emotions, and difficulties and challenges of their own. This book is beautifully-written, original, sweet, and focuses on very real difficulties that many people deal with every day. The author expresses all of this with great care and sensitivity. It is great to see these books express how important mental health is and to explore what it really means to be human. These books are thought-provoking and insightful. The wit and banter between Alana and Cael is wonderful! I kept finding myself smiling as I was reading their conversations and seeing them interact with each other. The romance is sweet and swoony and has lots of emotional depth! The chemistry is also definitely there! It was so much fun to see our friends from the other books as well. The speed of the plot is just right, the author's writing style is smooth, the story is emotionally deep and focuses on important themes, and the characters are oh so lovable! There are also so many sweet and funny moments. This book and series are a must read! You will find yourself reading late into the night, turning those pages. I cannot recommend this book and series highly enough! 5 stars

Thank you very much to author Camilla Evergreen and her PA Naomi for the wonderful opportunity of being a part of this ARC Team and for providing me with a digital copy to read and review honestly.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful with a grain of salt.

I love Camilla’s books! I definitely recommend this series That’s (Para) Normal.

BUT! Huge trigger warning: major depression and suicidal ideation. Since Camilla articulates the pain very well, it’s hard not to FEEL it too. There is so much good with this book, just know it’s not an easy one.

Mild spoiler alert:
The main female character, Alana, has untreated serious depression for most of the book. This means you get to be in her mind while she spirals, over and over, down into realistic self loathing and emotional pain. Other characters try to help her to see other viewpoints about what she is going through, and provide some deep insights, so that’s a little bit comforting.

I gave it only four stars because I felt incredible frustration when Alana kept doing things she knew terrified her mate Cael. I get that it’s realistic for depressed people to know they are hurting people with their actions, and yet not be able to change course because their pain is too much. But so many times she completely disregards the positive people who would help her in an instant, to go looking for dangerous people instead. Even after promising her mate Cael that she would go to him in her dark times, she runs away to the very people Cael warns her away from. The sheer number of times she hurts or disregards Cael, who is nothing but loving and patient, just made me so mad. Her eventual recovery seems abrupt and unrealistic. But, it’s a magic world, so maybe that’s why it was so quick.

Camilla gives a big warning in the beginning of this book, so that’s good.
But I would NOT call it “a laugh out loud romantic comedy” as it is described. I’d say it’s a wryly comedic very dark romance.

[modernbooklore ⚡️ olivia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review: 3.75💫

I feel like it’s important to start with this: I wish I could share reads like this with the younger version of myself

Alana’s journey towards understanding herself and the way her mind works while also navigating the world of Faerie was so intriguing. Being in her mind was
c h a o t i c but in the best way possible!
Expect to laugh, cry & appreciate all the “breaking of the third wall” moments while being in this wonderful character’s head

And then we have Cael: our favourite moth faerie prince🥹
Cael is the embodiment of the kind of reassurance all us depressed people need when we’re at our lowest

I loved how the author writes that it’s not about finding a partner & then all your problems suddenly go away, but she still shows the beauty of having someone stand by you while you figure out how to love yourself♥️

This would’ve been a 4-5 star read for me if the beginning didn’t feel so rushed, but that’s also because I’m a huge fan of slow burns, so if you like a faster burn, this will be perfect for you anyways!
Certain events throughout the story sometimes felt too drawn out for me but everything was so funny that I never found myself wanting to put the book on pause!

Thanks for trusting me with your work and this ARC, Camilla💖

If you like:
🦋 hilarious & loveable characters
🦋 mental health representation & healing
🦋 symbolism
🦋 strong character growth
🦋 closed door romance

Then this one is for you ♥️

[Angie (mushmysteriesandmore) · Rating 4 out of 5]

The third installment of Camilla Evergreen’s Paranormal Romance series and the characters are just as engaging as the previous two. This one sees Alana (sister of Britny, the female lead of the previous book) desperate for a way into Faerie, the land of the Fae and where her sister now resides with her were-canine husband Ollie.

Enter Cael, the Prince of Faerie, who also happens to be a Giant Moth Man (with copper hair and amber eyes no less...DREAMY!) Cael brings Alana to Faerie and has her give her soul to him for safekeeping. Alana suffers very badly from depression and intrusive, suicidal thoughts on occasion. Cael knows she is his soulmate and wants to protect her, but he also has secrets of his own.

While I enjoyed this book a great deal, I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first two, mainly because of the darker undercurrents. I found it hard to relate to Alana in many ways, although there were some things I identified with. I found myself drawn to Cael though, the feeling of hiding who you truly are for the perceived good of others, that did resonate with me a lot.

The introduction of some new characters, Castor and Alexios, plus a slightly more deeper look into the lives of Pollux and Andromeda, leaves me still wanting to continue with this series, and explore more of the world of Faerie.

[erica.reads.a.lot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an amazing book!!!

My husband asked me what this book was about and I started saying, “There’s this girl who has always loved fantasy…” but then I paused and started over. This book is a dark fantasy romance that manages to stay PG-13, yes, but it’s so much more. It is a story about life with depression and the relationships Alana forges in her quest to find someone to love her the way she loves others but can’t love herself. It’s about trying to reconcile our view of ourself with how we perceive the people we’ve met - and society in general - expect us to act. It’s about learning to remove expectations from ourselves that are not realistic and not needed. It’s about opening our eyes to the love and acceptance already around us, waiting for us to catch up and see it. It’s about learning to look inward and exhale peace.

Alana and Cael have each searched for unconditional love and acceptance, still trying even if they’re not sure it exists for them. They find belonging in their mate and help each other see themselves for the amazing beings they already are.

This book is amazing. I call it PG-13 because of Alana’s thoughts of self-harm as well as some sensual descriptions and references to s3x. This book is not “sweet”, but I would still call it “clean”.

[Larks Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seeking Moth Prince

Absolutely amazing!!!! If I could give this book 10 stars I would. Let me hit you with the main points. This is a single POV, found family, close door romance, in the land of fae, with a neurodivergent plus/mid size FMC. The author does a great job of creating the fae world with its whimsical details like floating stairs and characters who are seelie and unseelie. The story is a stand-alone but is part of a series featuring other characters from the human and fae world.

Now what sets this book apart from other fae book is its main character. Yes, the moth Prince is dreamy and multifaceted which you don’t realize until half way through that man this guy is different. He speaks sometimes in riddles, but his care and love of Alana is swoony. But the FMC, Alana, is almost self aware at times speaking about what should happen in her story as opposed to what does.

The main villain in the story is her against the big sad, not a mythical creature. She escapes to this magical world in hopes it sheds her of her internal demons but it doesn’t happen. So in a romantic comedy you’ve got a somewhat dark subject matter but the author delivers it in a way that’s not depressing but part of the character development.