Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice : 🌶️🌶️🌶️
MFC: Arabella
MMC: Elias
Almost 24 hours later and my jaw is still on the floor! The prequel and the first book were amazing. This book is something else. Rosalyn has built an incredible world in this series that's worthy of its own map. Fae courts, Underrealms, Human villages and more. A must read for anyone who loves fantasy romance!
This book picks up right where Kissed by a Demon left off. Elias is still a prisoner of Magnus, Arabella and her enchantress sisters are at the castle, her memories are back, the mating bond is heavy, Breckett is still Breckett, the Goblins have fled and the ward is still in place. . ., but not for long.
As the castle is under attack, Hadeon (the 5th son of the Twilight Court Queen), arrives. He helps everyone escape and he, Arabella, Jessamine, Breckett and Kazimir, his General, head to the Twilight Court. Prior to departing, Hadeon's suspicions are confirmed, Arabella has Shadow Fae blood - she and her scent have changed.
While at the court, Magnus' erox show up, and they depart through the portal to the Underrealms looking for the surviving Shadow Fae, led by Prince Ardin. On their journey, looking for the Abyss, Arabella's power continues to grow, her shadows become darker, and her bond with Elias changes. They feel each other's emotions - their pain and meet in their dreams.
Finally arriving at the mountain, Arabella meets her people, she trains and learns how to control her fae magic. But more importantly, she learns about her past and the history of the Shadow fae. Ardin introduces her to the Everdark, a greater demon, and her grandfather! Yes, her grandfather. Accepting his offer, she accepts her true power becoming 1/3 human, 1/3 fae and 1/3 demon. She's the key - possessing each part of herself, she's the only one that can portal humans, fae and demons back to the fae courts. Ardin wants revenge, Everdark wants demons to rule, Hadeon wants to save the fae and Arabella wants to save Elias. Of course these goals cannot co-exist harmoniously and Hadeon is always a few steps ahead. He calls in his bargain and prevents Arabella from bringing anyone other than herself, Hadeon and Jessamine back to the fae courts. And wouldn't you know - the portal drops them in a cell of the Twilight court.
Meanwhile, the Queen is plotting with Magnus, still on her quest for immortality through the erox, and they're waiting when Arabella and her travel partners arrive. Magnus forces Arabella to make a new syphon, he kills Jessamine, brings her back as fae, gives Elias (under control of the syphon) a taste of Arabella and leaves. The Queen keeps Arabella prisoner and is one step away from banishing her son.
This book ends with a huge cliff hanger!