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Fair Folk #3

A Heart So Green

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A Heart So Green is the enchanting conclusion to the Number One Sunday Times bestselling Fair folk trilogy, perfect for fans of The Knight and the Moth and Fourth Wing.

After the explosive finale of the Tournament of Kings, Fia and Irian manage to escape to the wildlands, dodging pursuit by Fia's cunning sister Eala. With Fia locked in her own mind, battling a powerful celestial entity; Irian must form new alliances to come up with a plan to defeat Eala's terrifying magic.

With both the human and fae realm under threat, Fia and Irian must pursue their dangerous plan, no matter the cost. On Bealtain Eve, when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest, they will finally face off against the swan princess and forge the ending to their love story that was written in the stars.

544 pages, Paperback

Expected publication January 20, 2026

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Lyra Selene

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Lyra Selene was born under a full moon and has never quite managed to wipe the moonlight out of her eyes. She grew up on a steady diet of mythology, folklore, and fantasy, and now writes tall tales of twisted magic, forbidden romance, and brooding landscapes.

Lyra lives in New England with her husband and daughter, in an antique farmhouse that probably isn’t haunted. She is the author of the young adult duology AMBER & DUSK. A FEATHER SO BLACK is her adult debut.

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Profile Image for ❀ maria ❀.
189 reviews73 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
December 20, 2025
4⭐️

this book delivered an emotionally charged conclusion to the trilogy, and I’m so happy I had the chance to read it early! from the start, the stakes felt high as Fia grappled with the weight of her changing nature while Eala’s rise threatened both realms. I think one of the book’s biggest strengths is how it deepened the character arcs, especially Fia’s journey toward understanding her past and her role as a whole. additionally, the added POVs were a nice touch as they managed to make the conflict feel more layered and real.

that said, while the prose remained lush and evocative, I did occasionally struggle with pacing and clarity around some of the magic sections. there were many moments where the mechanics of the world felt harder to follow than in the previous books, and this lead a disconnect, particularly in the first 25% of the book.

all in all, I’m happy with how everything wrapped up in the end and I’ll definitely be on the lookout for new Lyra Selene books!

thank you Netgalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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591 reviews28 followers
December 29, 2025
I can’t believe this trilogy is over. I put off reading it for as long as I could because I wasn’t ready to let the characters go yet. This ending is achingly beautiful and yet so bittersweet. I loved the lore, the duality, the balance. I loved the themes of love and sacrifice. I loved the lyrical prose and the lush world-building. Most of all, I loved the promise of many more stories to be told.

The Fair Folk trilogy is perfect for readers who love fairytales, for whom once upon a time is both a beginning and an ending. Get ready to lose your whole heart to this series!

Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit Books for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
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63 reviews5 followers
Currently reading
December 7, 2025
Finishing at least one series this year 💙
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258 reviews30 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
December 21, 2025
*Arc review*
4.75

This is by far my fave of the trio. Absolutely devoured it and loved it.
*found family
*fae vs humans
*bargains
*folklore
*war
It had it all, it picked up where the last book left off and that ending wow wow

Thank you Netgalley, Orbit and the author, for this arc in exchange for an honest review
Profile Image for Whitney Faircloth.
50 reviews
November 22, 2025
eARC - The story picks up right from where book two ended. The group sets off for safe harbor until they can figure out what to do with Fia and her ever-changing body. All while Fia's sister Eala has won her silver crown and has raised her army of the dead. Ela starts spreading rot and decay with her undead army, with eager power to control both human and fae realms. Will this hunger for power be her demise?

Let’s talk about a new character, an addition to the fellowship, and she may be my new favorite, about the size of a cat, red in color, and round with stumpy wings. I won’t give away spoilers, but you will not be disappointed! And because Wayland is my favorite character in this book, I would love to read more of his adventures post-war.

In the end, Love is the ultimate sacrifice one must pay. This was such a bittersweet, sad, slightly happy-ish ending. And oh, did it hurt.

eARC Reader here! I can't thank you enough, Netgalley, Orbit Books, and Lyra Selene for my early copy to review the novel before it’s published.

Pub Date: Jan 20 2026
Profile Image for cameron b.
250 reviews2 followers
November 30, 2025
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC. All thoughts are my own!

A Heart So Green is the final installment in the Fair Folk trilogy, and I have been all in on this series since I picked up book one. Beautiful and descriptive writing paired with Irish/Celtic mythology, for me thats the perfect combo.

This book picks up right where the second book left off after the Tournament of Kings when Eala has become a treasure with horrifying magic and Fia is fighting to not lose herself to the new powers in her. We get multiple new POVs in addition to Fia's, which I found enjoyable. I was especially glad to get so many chapters from Irian's perspective. We follow all of the characters journey as they try to find a way to stop Eala.

I wish I could just give Irian a hug LOL, it feels like he has just been through too much and deserves to be happy.

I did have a difficult time following some of the magic and rituals throughout this book, but I was able to get the gist enough to enjoy it.

The ending of this series is both beautiful and heartbreaking. It is most definitely not your traditional HEA. But as Lyra Selene said in the dedication of this book, "'the end' is just 'once upon a time' in disguise."
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211 reviews22 followers
December 18, 2025
Omg this ending was 😭🔥💚

The dedication: "For the ones who believe that “the end” is just “once upon a time” in disguise." was so gorgeous and with each passing page it became more and more clear. This was such a delight and brought out all the favorite parts of book 1!

Wayland is a treasure and he is like a mix of Matthew Fairchild and Finnick Odair, and his addition to this tale has allowed the author to show off more of her banter writing skills!

"Truth is an untrustworthy sovereign, child. For what is a story but a lie? And what is a story but the utmost truth?"

Fia's discovery of her past was paced well and never felt like it came out of nowhere, i loved every single reveal!

the love story was done so well reconnecting and anchoring the story. i loved the aching sadness that permeated it, and the payoff for the end was EVERYTHING

I will be recommending this series to everyone! i so love the tale and the bittersweet ending was spot on for this tale!

Thank you netgalley for this earc!
Profile Image for Lia Carstairs.
559 reviews2,848 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
December 20, 2025
(4.5⭐)
"Every ending was its own beginning. And every story began somewhere."

The last two chapters genuinely broke me; I was in tears. My eyes are still burning as I write this. Truly this series has been such a journey, I will never be over it... just wow. If I had to describe the Fair Folk trilogy in one word, it would be "beautiful." Never has the dedication of a book hit more deeply than in here.

I've been lucky enough to have been reading this series through ARCs since the beginning and I've adored every single book. Ironically enough, rating-wise book 2 would be my favourite (while that's the book I know has a lot of mixed opinions), but if you asked me to choose between them all I wouldn't be able to. Each book has been such a core part of Fia's development; In A Feather So Black, Fia is overcoming her self-hatred and finding that she is worth loving, in A Crown So Silver, it was accepting the changes within her following the events of book 1 while still keeping the core parts of herself, and in A Heart So Green, Fia's finally discovering her past and taking up the role she was destined for. The only reason why I do give AHSG 4.5 is because I did feel like there were some pacing issues for me personally throughout the book, but overall I adored it.

Fia has come such a long way I always love seeing the difference between the FMC at the beginning of the series and the end🥹 IM SO PROUD OF MY GIRL. Yes she made so many decisions I would've never made but she grew from those mistakes and honestly she's just so good, you can't resist cheering for her (at least I couldn't). There was a decision she briefly made in this book that I was like uhhhh but thankfully it resolved pretty quickly (and I did understand in a way why she thought that). Seeing her growth along with Irian's was so heartwarming to see, I love them your honour.,

The romance throughout this series has been so achingly beautiful and in A Heart So Green especially do you really see just how far Fia and Irian's relationship has come. All the hardships they faced both together and individually--truly they saw everything. The love and devotion Fia and Irian have towards one another makes me want to cry. Like please give me a love like theirs??? I know many disliked how their relationship spiraled in A Crown So Silver but not only did I find it realistic after everything they had gone through in A Feather So Black but the fact that they experienced the ugliest parts of their relationship and managed to grow so much from that--accepting all the good and the bad of one another--really just makes me appreciate book 2 even more so. Yes it hurt to read about but I just love Fia and Irian even more because of all that. And in this book, I was in even more pain watching those two, for different reasons, but man does this author love to torture them😭 Just felt sad like really Fia and Irian needed to catch a break. And yet, despite the situation they were in, I still highlighted like crazy over the beautiful scenes the love of my lives had ugh why are they everything🥹 You know it's serious when I almost cry over some lines. And the end??? I don't want to give anything away but while it made me sob, it fits so well with the story and I think it's so beautiful. The parallels between book 1 and here!!!! Like my jaw dropped as the tears were falling, like hello??!! I felt as though I was stabbed repeatedly in the chest while given life. Honestly if there was one thing in this book regarding the romance that I wish had been done differently, it would be that .

And then side characters!!! Getting Laoise, Wayland and Irian's POVs!!! It was SO fun to have, I adored all their POVs so much. I fell in love even more with Laoise, her love for the draiglings??? (which btw the addition of them was the cutest thing ever) And Wayland!! Oh I want to give him a hug, he's so sweet and I love that he got to experience a new happiness with the gang after being alone for so long. Irian's POVs genuinely hurt because we got most of them in the beginning and if you read the end of book 2 you can see what I mean... but in those chapters you could really see his devotion for Fia, it melted my heart like wow this guy!!! Constantly was just thinking, why can't they all just be happy already??? Which speaking of, I will vaguely mention something in regards to the ending:

The prose as always was gorgeous to the point where I either wanted to cry, melt, or laugh many times. I have never really been one to comment too much on an author's writing in reviews but seriously, if there was one thing I told you to believe me for about this series, it's that the writing felt like magic. I always feel as though I've been transported into a book but especially here did I feel everything so vividly as if I was standing on the grounds of Tír na nÓg. The writing here truly is beyond anything I could ever hope to convey into words.

This series and its characters really will be sticking with me for the rest of my life. I cannot imagine a world where I didn't meet Fia and Irian; they mean everything to me, I've never been more thankful to Fairyloot for putting A Feather So Black on my radar like wow I so would've been missing out!! I can't wait to see what else this authors writes and you better believe I will 1000% be reading it.

"A feather so black will rise from pain.
A crown so silver will rise to reign.
A heart so green must bleed once more.
For light and dark to one restore."

Thank you Orbit Books for the ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!!
Profile Image for Ally.
787 reviews
November 5, 2025
4.5⭐️
2🌶️
📚eARC
Themes/Tropes: Fae vs. Humans, price of love, cost of war/greed, found family, sacrifice

Firstly, a big thank you to NetGalley, Lyra Selene, and Orbit for giving me a chance to read an advanced copy of A Heart So Green. These books are so incredibly colorful and Lyra has such a descriptive way of writing that really makes you feel like you’re in that world. Her writing reminds me a great deal of the style of Rebecca Ross. Truly beautiful prose.

A Feather So Black was one of my favorite reads of early 2025 and then I gobbled up A Crown So Silver right after. I was so excited to dive back into the world of
Tír na nÓg and its star-crossed characters. This story really bounces perspectives a great deal between Fia, Irian, Wayland, and Laoise. Now, I’m not normally a fan than anymore than 2 POVs in a book. I feel like it waters down my connection to any one character, but it works well in this book. Really helps you quickly get to know Laoise and Wayland who are central to the finale of the book.

There are some absolutely precious new characters you meet in this book, like Laoise’s brother Idris and a baby dragon named Hog who will make you kick, scream, and giggle at her antics. She reminds me a lot of Poco from Blood of Hercules (IYKYK) except a chonky baby dragon and not a trash panda.

🚨 Possible loose plot spoilers below (no big giveaways, but flagging to stop here if you don’t even want the ending to be eluded to). 🚨

The plot does come to a head where we learn the price of stopping the blight that Eala has brought about the fae and human realms. I will not give any spoilers but it it’s steap. I will say if you like a neat and clean HEA, this book isn’t that. It gave me a similar vibe to the ending of Where the Dark Stands Still by AB Poranek; which is to say, it’s HEA adjacent. Possibly HEA with a case of maybe not?! Open to interpretation. Hard to explain, but 1000% worth the read. Great series.

I will say the expression I’m left with from this book is “Life sucks and then you die…” unless you’re a fae. Then life just sucks and then keeps on sucking. Ha! For me, I wanted a bit more of a HEA for the tortured souls of this book because they earned that. Their fates almost seemed as bad or worse than the fates of their enemies, which maybe is the moral of the story. Life’s not fair or kind to anyone, but you have to treasure the beautiful moments even if they may be fleeting and stay truth to yourself.


Here are some quotes I ❤️’d:
“Blood family is the tether we’re born with, but that rope is not always woven with love. Chosen family, though - some people stitch themselves into the gaps left by blood, and love by choice instead of duty. Even then, it’s a gamble. Those who choose to love you can just as easily choose to stop. And the ache of love unreturned is the most profound wound”

“I think the cost of free will is the burden of choice.”

“You’re alive, Idris. That makes you a fighter. You don’t need a blade in your hand to be strong. Strength comes in standing even when fear grips you. All it takes is one step. Then another. Be your own shield.”

“Power is not freedom - it is merely the illusion of control over a force that is always, in some way, in control of you.”

“You cannot make a fist and call it peace. Nor can you deal death and say you have ended suffering.”

“How different would our lives have been, had we not been children abused by the careless intrigues and hungry ambitions of others far more powerful than us?”
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602 reviews18 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
December 17, 2025
4.5 stars! Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit Books for this advanced copy! You can pick up A Heart So Green on January 20, 2026.

I have never in my LIFE experienced a more epic comeback for a book series. The way I swore off these books after the disaster of A Crown So Silver must be studied, but I decided to give A Heart So Green a chance because I was genuinely curious how Fia's story ended. And boy, I was NOT disappointed.

From the beginning, this book hooked me right back into the world of Tir na Nog. I found myself invested in the new POVs and eager to learn more about our favorites' next steps. Fia's growth, both individually and with Irian, FINALLY happened and made a ton of sense. I loved her trajectory, and all of her decisions felt right and true to her character.

The plot was quick-paced but slowed down at key moments to let characters breathe and reflect. We saw new romances develop, new friendships form, and we explored more of this world and the gods that created it. Learning about the extent of the magic system alongside Fia helped me FEEL her reactions to it more and sympathize with her.

I did not sympathize with Eala, our antagonist, and just an all-around awful human being. She's so corrupted by power and control that she can't see the destruction she wreaks, and I truly felt the stakes at all times in this book as she commanded her army of the dead. Plus, the way her and Fia's fates intertwined was beautifully executed and reminiscent of a fairytale.

As for the romance between Fia and Irian... it was so good, y'all. Mature, adult conversations were had about their future, the upcoming war, what they would do after the war, what would happen if they didn't survive it. Did we really have to go through a relationship crisis in Book 2 to reach this spot? My vote is no, but I'm just a creature obsessed with happy endings.

Did we get a happy ending in this book? Debatable in the best way. No spoilers here, but it did make me tear up and yell, "WHAT" when I got to the last page. I'll be thinking about this book and these characters for a long time, I fear.

All in all, if you loved A Feather So Black but weren't sure where things were going after A Crown So Silver, this is your sign to PLEASE pick up A Heart So Green and buckle up for the ride.
Profile Image for Rachel.
152 reviews
December 20, 2025
"Those who choose their own destinies will forever be cursed by uncertainty and plagued by regret. Those who choose love above duty will forever be tormented by all they have forsaken. But those who are not willing to sacrifice their hearts for the prospect of truly living may never learn what it is to be alive."


Plot: ★★
Characters: ★★★

I finally finished it, and I have so many mixed feelings.

On the one hand, the ending was everything I could have asked for. It was no ordinary romantasy ending - not all was rainbows and flowers at the end of the war-torn road. Yet there was hope. Some characters got the ending I wanted from them all along (I'm looking at you, Wayland). I learned a lot about Irish folklore, and for the first two books, I was a big fan of the lyrical writing. Also, there are dragons. All in all, it's not a bad series, and there is definitely an audience out there that would love it.

But there were also a lot of things that were not so great. In the third book, I found the lyrical writing cheesy, the plotlines cliched and at times nonsensical (who wears no shirt to a battle?), and the main character largely unlikable. One romance subplot felt largely unnecessary (until the end, when it made sense that it had to happen, but it still felt rushed and like pandering to what the reader wants rather than what makes sense).

And one big thing for me personally - if the writing is lyrical and the characters are speaking like they are from the 1700s, I cannot for the life of me get behind a smut scene. They feel weirdly out of place and like a huge vibe shift.

Like I said, there is an audience for this series. I might just not be that audience.

Thank you to Lyra Selene, Orbit Books, and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 2.5 stars.
Profile Image for Jen.
488 reviews10 followers
December 28, 2025
I read an eARC of this book on NetGalley so thank you to the author and the publisher.

I absolutely loved the first book in this trilogy. I thought it was so beautiful. I loved the use of mythology, the setting, the conflict in the main character. So I have been really excited to continue this series. I went into this book fully expecting to love it. That didn’t end up being my experience.

I still find the use of mythology in this third book fascinating and these elements are worth reading for. There are the bones of a good story here. It’s just overwritten to the point of being distracting. As I read an arc, I’m hoping there will be final edits to let the plot shine through. The author has some lovely and interesting ideas.

The first half of the book in particular suffered from repetition. This did improve in the second half, where the plot became a bit sharper. There are too many instances of multiple metaphors being used to describe the same thing. There’s too much repetition of colour description. Every time we see a character we’re reminded of their eye colour and their hair colour even though we’ve heard this many times before. Even peripheral unnamed characters that appear for seconds have their hair colour described. The number of times the colours gold, red-gold, black and silver were described was excessive to the point it was dragging me out of the narrative. I do enjoy flowery and descriptive writing but this was done to a level that made it hard to concentrate on the story.

Some fascinating ideas from the author but this could use some further editing to really shine.
Profile Image for Christine Vaughan-Chatfield.
67 reviews1 follower
December 31, 2025
I can say without hesitation that Lyra Selene has delivered a breathtaking, devastating, and unforgettable conclusion to the Fair Folk trilogy.

From the very first pages, Selene’s writing remains as lyrical and poetic as ever—richly visual, deeply atmospheric, and deliciously dark.

I loved that, even in the final book, we continue to uncover links to the past for the main characters. I find that kind of layered storytelling is rare in later installments of a series, and it’s something I really love.

The characters and relationships in this book are so well developed. Wayland and Irian’s brotherly bond was so enjoyable to read, grounding the story with moments of tenderness and loyalty. Wayland himself, Rogan. And Fia and Irian—what can I say? Their chemistry and profound love for one another have been a constant throughout the series, and it was just as beautiful in this third and final book.

I also adored the return of the “I was made of…” lines, - familiar, poetic heartbeat running through the story.

The final 20% of the book completely wrecked me. I haven’t cried that much while reading a book in… well, possibly ever. (In hindsight, reading the ending while on my period may not have been my wisest life choice.) I was left devastated, I was also in awe. Mrs Lyra Selene—I desperately need an explanation for that ending 😭

Conclusion:
A Heart So Green is a stunning, emotional finale that solidifies the Fair Folk trilogy as one of my all-time favourite series. I absolutely loved it—and I’m utterly heartbroken that it’s over. 💔✨

Thank you to Netgallery for an arc in return for an honest review.
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487 reviews23 followers
December 1, 2025
I am actually devastated at this ending @lyra selene count your days. My heart hurts so bad actually. 3.5/5 stars. The final book in the Fair Folk trilogy, based on Irish folklore.

This book picks up right after the ending of the second book, A Crown So Silver. Fia's half-sister, Eala, has had a new Treasure formed which gives her the power to raise the dead. With her undead army, she sets off to conquer both the fae realm and the human realm. Fia has managed to escape with her friends, but her body has become possessed by the soul of one of the Bright Ones, connected to the same gods and goddesses whose power forged the Treasures. While Fia fights to keep possession of her own mind and body, and learns secrets hidden deep in her past, the others, Irian, Wayland, and Laoise, bide their time and plot how to keep Eala from destroying both realms.

The first like 50% of the book (maybe more) is sooooo slow while Fia's off in freaking lala land I won't lie. There's also a hastily fabricated romance between Wayland and Laoise's brother and then the rug is pulled from under us in such a sad, sad, sad way. Honestly the ending is so depressing my heart hurts and I know I already said that but tbh it's also fitting that something inspired by Irish folklore is so SAD MAN!!!!!!!! WE CAN'T BE HAPPY! *screaming shaking crying throwing up* time for a grippy sock vacation.

Netgalley and Orbit provided me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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204 reviews5 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
December 18, 2025
I have long stood by the belief that the first book in a series is usually the strongest.
Thankfully, every rule has its exceptions, and A Heart So Green is it.

I have had the pleasure of ARC reading this series from the very beginning, and I can say with complete honesty that in every measurable aspect of craft, Selene’s growth is undeniable. The pacing is sharper, the plot more confident and intentional, and the story feels so alive that it pulls you in completely, leaving you shocked when you finally find yourself back in the real world.

But where that growth truly shines is in the characters and the dialogue.

My copy is absolutely littered with underlines. Not just because the lines are sweet or romantic, though there is plenty of that, but because so many of the words on the page land. These are the kinds of quotes that hit like lightning, the kind that alter your brain chemistry without asking permission. Lines spoken softly on the page, yet felt deep in your heart.

And the characters. The romance. That ending. I may not recover emotionally until I reread the entire series.

Needless to say, I’m obsessed. I won’t pretend the previous books didn’t have their flaws, but at this point, they are all forgiven. It was worth it. If you’re a fan of epic fantasy with rich Celtic lore and unforgettable characters, the Fair Folk trilogy needs to be on your 2026 TBR.

Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit Books for my gifted ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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301 reviews29 followers
November 10, 2025
I received a copy through NetGalley for review, and I'm so grateful to be able to read this third installment early as well.

This was such a bittersweet, sad, slightly happy-ish ending. And oh did it hurt.

Fia's sister Eala has won her silver crown and has raised her army of dead. Spreading rot and decay with her as she goes, eating at the center of both worlds, if she isn't stopped she will eventually bring down both.
In order to stop her Fia made a bargain with one of the bright ancients, who is trying to overtake her. And Irian, once again is looking at loosing his wife- that has already sacrificed herself once over so he could live. She's unconscious, shifting forms and battling internally, Irian took his vow to never let her go literally and holds her while she changes into all matter of beasts each night.

Wayland's home has fallen away into the sea, the Forge King is dead. He is heir to a Sept without a treasure.
Laoise has fiercely protected her home and remaining family after the Bardai attacked and slaughtered them. Another Sept without a treasure.
I liked seeing Wayland's growth, and the glimpse into Laoise and why she is- the way she is.

If you're expecting a happy tied up ending- you aren't going to find it here.
You will find everyone will sacrifice a little more of themselves, of each other, and do it knowingly- which makes it that much more painful. But to save their worlds, the sacrifice is worth it.
But as the intro says "The end" is just "once upon a time" in disguise. It is left open for new beginnings. I hope they all find them.



80 reviews3 followers
December 8, 2025
.While there are still some things to like about this book (and the series) I was ultimately disappointed with this. The writing is pretty good, but the characters become very two dimensional, especially the main characters who are supposed to carry the story. The incessant Mary Sueness of Fia became very dull as the book went on. And the ending was disappointing, for reasons stated in the spoiler section.
1,358 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
December 30, 2025
4.25/5 stars

This romantasy marks the conclusion of the Fair Folk trilogy, and I must say that I’ve enjoyed each and every book equally.

This book weaves a large chunk around a plot device that could have been a dealbreaker but ended up providing clarity for both the readers and the characters themselves…the loss of communication (or in essence reality consciousness) between one character and all others. This temporary loss also tends to highlight the utter devotion to Fia and devastation felt by Irian at his inability to help her. Irian is the ultimate book boyfriend in his love and steadfastness.

There’s lots of action as the showdown between Fia and her sister Eala escalates into war and lots of cunning, intelligent plotting going on behind the scenes especially by Fia. She becomes a fearless leader here and is a pleasure to watch as she takes on all comers.

The ending is a bit of a surprise though and may leave some readers with some head-scratching moments. But while it was a twist that I didn’t see coming, compared to the alternative, it was satisfying and a bit of unexpected sweetness in itself.

Well done beginning, middle and ending for this series.

My sincere thanks to the author, NetGalley and Orbit Books / Orbit for providing the free early arc of A Heart So Green for review. The opinions are strictly my own.
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348 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
December 14, 2025
This was a great conclusion to the series! The plot was resolved nicely and I loved how the different elements of Irish mythology were woven into the narrative. The prose also seemed to return to the poetic imagery that I loved in book 1, though the language was a lot more modern in this installment.
I did feel that the story dragged in places, as most of the "action" in the story happened around the 83% mark, and the rest of the book was a mix of buildup and romantic filler. The story was nice and I loved the ending, I just wish that there had been more substance to the political aspects.
The new side characters were also enjoyable. I liked the found family dynamic, but none of them really had much depth. Eala was a very one-dimensional villain as well and I wish she had had a larger role in the story.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Orbit Books for the eARC!!
371 reviews3 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
December 29, 2025
Ugh, Lyra Selene has done it again and written a book that is just bursting with beautiful, flowery language and imagery. I love reading her lyrical prose. Reading A Heart So Green truly makes me feel like I've been plunged into this world. There is A LOT that happens in this book, and it wraps up the trilogy so poetically (but also a little sad? Slight spoiler? I cried). Irian and Fia have such a beautiful, swoony, bittersweet love story. The emotional damage poor Irian has to endure in his life makes my heart hurt for him, but he is so fiercely loyal to Fia through everything, I LOVE HIM. Selene crafted these characters that really sink their hooks into you and make you CARE about them. I'm obsessed with the side characters and want more on them and this world. I'm so sad this trilogy is over. Thanks Netgalley for the e-ARC!
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163 reviews3 followers
December 11, 2025
Thank you to Orbit books for an early access copy of this book.
I can not express enough how much I loved this book. The characters, the world, everything was just so beautifully written and described. I absolutely loved it. The magic system is so unique and refreshing to experience. The growth of the characters throughout this book and the entire series is just phenomnal. It was so hard to not love them. Fia, Irian, all of them were heartbreakingly beautiful and you could really feel their wants and their fears through the pages. I cried for the last 10 percent of this book and not even a cute cry. I ugly cried it was just a heartbreakingly good ending. The author truly has a beautiful way with words.
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80 reviews3 followers
December 2, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A Heart So Green is the final installment in the Fair Folk trilogy and it ended perfectly. I think this series is very underrated and deserves more praise. It incorporates Irish/Celtic mythology (which is used for lots of books) but has a unique take to it. This book picks up exactly where the last left off and in addition, we get new POVs. I liked those additions it added new layers to the story that I felt were missing from the first.
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40 reviews
December 15, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

This book! This series! I don’t know what to tell you. It’s just so good! This final book was different from what I think I wanted but still wonderful, nonetheless. I did find it a touch slower than the others, though it still offered so much to love!

What to expect:
Outstanding, beautiful writing
More incredible world building in familiar and new places
New and changing relationships
A very creative way of re-introducing yearning for an established couple
So much emotion - some of it painful
An ending that is not completely tied up with a bow
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
December 16, 2025
ARC review - 3.5 stars
The beginning was quite slow and had to power through but happy I did as the end was devastating.
3 books in no one can have an ounce of happiness in the world having to sacrifice everything. I did like the multiple points of view and love a view in Wayward's mind, just to have my heart broken for him by the end.
If ever we revisit this world can these character have just a moment of happiness and joy?
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56 reviews
October 31, 2025
I had high hopes for this after enjoying the first two books in the series but this story fell a little flat for me. I wanted to so much more from the characters (Rogan! Wayland! Hog! Corra!). Thank you NetGalley and Orbit for the advanced copy.
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November 7, 2025
Thank you NetGalley for the eARC!
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