Wrath of the Fae Queen

Dying Lands #3

by Rosa Heart

She sold herself to the enemy to protect her mate. He cannot save her, not without defeating an order of assassins and their horde of monsters first.

Keira finally earned her freedom from her lifelong villain, only to be snatched by the High Chancellor Titania, who sits upon Aldrin’s throne. The bargain Keira made with Titania was meant to give her dignity as a prisoner, but as the cruelties pile up, Keira realises this devious politician can find loopholes in any contract.

But two can play these games. Keira sabotages Titania from the inside, whilst hiding behind the mask of a weak, harmless human.

Aldrin’s mate is suffering in his name. His realm is breaking apart in great rifts and turning to ash. His people are dying. And he can do nothing about it. Not until he completes the Trials of the Assassins of Belladonna, enters their order and kills their leader.

It is the only way to stop them from hunting him. It is the only way he can return to gain back his mate and throne with a dark army at his back. If it doesn’t kill him first.

If Aldrin and Keira fail to win the throne, more will be lost than their lives. Every fae in their loyal band will be executed. The Spring Court will fall to ruin. The fae realm will die.

Can Aldrin and Keira descend to their inner darkness and bring civil war upon their people? Defeating this evil is not for the soft of heart, or even the good. It takes another monster.

The Forbidden Fae King is a plot-heavy, spicy fantasy romance, perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash.

Genres: Fantasy, Romantasy, Fantasy Romance, Romance

546 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 25, 2025

About the author

Rosa Heart is a spicy romantasy author. She loves all things fantasy; magic, fae, dragons and epic battles with monsters. She has been writing since she was a child, but didn’t publish her first novel until she was in her 30s, written during the pandemic. Rosa lives down under, in Australia, where the sun is always shining, even on the coldest days. The oasis of her garden or peaceful bush trails is where she likes to go to unwind. Her favourite thing is to curl up with her cat, husband and a good book.

Reviews

[Courtney · Rating 1 out of 5]

okay, there is something wrong with me. I don't know why I couldn't get into this book. I was just so bored. The decisions the MC's made were so stupid. The trials and everything with the assassins was so underwhelming. The set backs just made the MC's seem dumb. The last few pages were interesting, I guess, but I didn't realize this series was going to be more than a trilogy and I'm already too exhausted to want another book.

[123_Romantasy · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5⭐️
3🌶️

That ending! 😭 you killed me with that ending! 😭 and now I have to wait until mid to late 2026!? Ugh!

Book 2, Kiera and Aldrin dealt with the war in the human realm before Kiera sacrificed herself to be a hostage to Titiana, who now rules over Aldrin’s Spring kingdom, to save her sister, mother, and niece. While the wording the bargain is tricky and prevents Kiera from escaping or harming Titiana, it also prevents Aldrin and their friends from doing the same. That won’t stop Aldrin though. He will do anything to get his mate back, including joining the deadly ranks of the Assassins of Belladonna. With more allies AND enemies gained, can Kiera and Aldrin take back their court and bring peace to their land to stop the corruption?

We get to add some more allies to our rag tag group of people this book and I just love all the different types of people around Kiera and Aldrin. And just the puzzle of finding out who’s friend and who’s foe.

There is so much action going on in this book. There’s not a moment to breath, and you’re just in this with them from start to finish.

The spice 🌶️ was written well and we had multiple scenes that was lengthy. It flowed into the story well and I love the switching between making “love” and more all out feral f***ing you get, because sometimes you need both. Plus a verrry in depth mate bond moment apart 😜

I originally went into this book thinking this was going to be a trilogy honestly. I’m glad there will be another book in this world but also sad I now have to wait so long for the next book ☹️ I still thoroughly love this series! ❤️

[Tracy W. Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

every book keeps getting better!

Kiera and Aldrich spent alot of time apart from each other but their mate bond remained strong and things were very steamy when they did get together. Felt I need to say I thought that Titania is the epitome if evil, selfish and self serving. Her ideology and the damage she inflicted on the Spring Court reminds me of a “real world leader” whose name also starts with T. I will spend the next year thinking of my own scenarios of where things will go based on the cliff hanger. This series is so good! Can’t wait for the final book.!

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too much happened yet nothing happened? The villains are way too cartoon-y and underdeveloped. I’m supposed to believe they’re incompetent leaders yet have all these people and resources at their disposal. Also, can’t figure out why Aldrin was ousted as a monarch by a vote and even with the vote going her way, Titania never declared herself queen? Too many things aren’t explained well and background details don’t make any sense. This could’ve been so much better with some editing and help with some finer points of the story.

[Doodles McC · Rating 4 out of 5]

Queen Kiera and Returned King Aldrin take on the evil Tatiana and her cruel son Torin. Complex plot and good battle scenes. Unfortunately Tatiana is much more cunning, and Kiera pays the penalty. There is civil war. In the end many good people die, and the dearest of friends suffer when Torin's allies retaliate. Sad. Will Kiera and Aldrin ever know peace and be able to heal the dying lands. Hate I have to wait a year for the next book. Some vanilla spice.

[Jessica Cabbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dying lands 🖤

I was not expecting that ending! Definitely broke my heart a bit!
I love this whole series. And this book was the best yet. I was on my toes the whole time. I can’t wait for the next.

[JoyceLynn · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’ve enjoyed this series, but this book dragged on far longer than necessary. The story felt repetitive and kept circling instead of moving forward. By the end, I was ready for it to be over, and unfortunately, it didn’t leave me interested in picking up the next book.

[Sonya Kamell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Woohoo! Spicy on so many levels!

Great character development, and SO SPICY!!! WOW. Great battle scenes and fascinating and unpredictable story line. Can't wait for this series to continue. I'm hooked on this world!! Love the dragons and the night court and the orcs!!

[Vanessa Shultz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait for next year

Gaaaaah. I will and the date on my phone for the 4th. This book was amazing. The whole series is so far.

[Debra · Rating 3 out of 5]

And so it goes

The fight to regain the throne seems well planned, until everything goes in unexpected directions. There is no HEA, only more pain.

[Lia Lawrence · Rating 5 out of 5]

WHAT THE FUCK !!!!!!

[Kerry Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I felt so stressed throughout this book! You just knew things were just end up bad everytime they thought they could see an end. The ending threw me 😭

[Sarah Tyrrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Note to self: Do not trust Rosa Heart because that woman will rip you to shreds.

Stunning read. Every book in this series is better than the last.

I need a nap.