Ashlyn thought she could control her fate, but the starlight won’t let her. Magic has forever altered her. Fyn defied his king’s orders and is risking everything to protect her.
Estlen hasn’t stopped demanding her return. Nythrel will pay the price for her escape.
But Fyn and Ashlyn refuse to let their future be decided for them.
Brit loves banter, yearning, and a bit of history too. She draws inspiration from her hands-on historical experiences, including archery, falconry, and exploring ancient ruins. When she’s not creating fantasy worlds, she loves to read, travel, and spend time with her family in Florida.
I was sent an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
I recommend reading Stolen Radiance to understand the characters origin story prior to starting this book. I appreciate that this story starts with a quick recap of where the first book left off in their adventures so you can get reacquainted if you needed a reminder without re-reading book 1.
This is a 5 star story if you enjoy a green flag MMC, yearning, & snappy banter in your romantasy reads. No spice, low stress but high adventure & intrigue. Just because there’s no spice does not mean there’s no romance! This MMC will make you swoon.
I adored getting reunited with Fyn & Ashlyn in this continuation of their story. The banter still hits & their love endures. Reading this book felt like returning to a familiar nostalgic setting while learning something new & intriguing about characters you already love. Without giving away any spoilers, I enjoyed the addition of new characters & loved all the ways Fyn showed his affection for Ashlyn: the sweet acts of service, the adorable nicknames, the way he loves her exactly as she is, & as always, the fierce loyalty he shows as he fights for her & protects her from threats both foreign & domestic. I know this is a duology but I hope this isn’t the end of their story because I still have so many questions about Ashlyn’s Starlight powers & what the future holds for these characters & their world! Who do we have to make a fae bargain with to get a book three for these two??
Just like book 1, I breezed through this book in one sitting & will definitely re-read when I need a cute, cozy story to snuggle up with.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This is book 2 of Fyn and Ashlyn's story. It continues right where it left off in book 1. Fyn and Ashlyn have a quiet kind of love, but it is pure. I love their dynamic together. The same characters that I loved in book 1 were back, and even more were introduced. I loved Fyn's parents and how down to earth they were. The plot of this book was good. I didn't feel bored with it. It is a very easy read and can be read in a day. The only thing that kept this from being 5 stars from me was that I felt that there was more plot hole to be filled. It just felt unfinished to me. Wrapping that up would have made the ending of their story perfect, but overall it is a very good read!
Thank you Brit Bryndell for the opportunity to read this early!
✨ Green Flag FAE MMC ✨ Secret Magic ✨ Yearning ✨ Dual-POV ✨ Closed Door ✨ He Takes Care of Her
Dare I say, I loved this book even more than book 1! I loved seeing more of Fyn & Ashlyn’s relationship unfold and how early on the action all started! I can’t say too much without spoiling anything, but once again Fyn (our walking green flag) was the literal best! I also loved seeing Ashlyn really find herself in book 2, especially after what she had to go through in both books!
🌶️ Kisses, No spice (Closed Door between married couple) 🤬 No Language ‼️ Wounds
A wonderful ending to this duology, I couldn’t put it down and finished it within an evening! I do hope to see more from Brit in this world in the future and some appearances from Ashlyn & Fyn and Aelira & Lioran! Maybe Cora’s story?? I loved the action & plot in this book, but wouldn’t be mad about having more of my questions answered in future books! 🗡️
***I received an arc copy of this book, but all thoughts and opinions in this review are my own!
I was so ecstatic to dive into the second book of the Everlight Duology, and so excited to experience even more moments with Fyn and Ashlyn!
Ashlyn’s growth and depth of character truly expanded as the story concluded. Watching Fyn and Ashlyn’s relationship blossom, even in the midst of tribulation and hardship, was so satisfying to witness. Their banter, humor, understanding, and love for each other only grew stronger with time, like fine wine (but not fae wine 😉). The political intrigue was bubbling at surface throughout and added a layer of tension to the already tense atmosphere surrounding Fyn and Ashlyn’s relationship. Fyn is still the green flag MMC that we all love, but let’s just say he has taken it to the next level.
I am hoping to read more stories in this world with these characters in the future!
Romantic Content: 🫑🫑 Fade to Black
CW: Lying, Coercion, Fae Bargain, Contraceptive Type Potions, Brief Conversations About Extra Marital Affairs
Thank you to the author for the advance reader copy
Loved everything about this book. The love between Fyn and Ashlyn blossoms but so does the banter and the stakes. While she did manage to escape, she is still a wanted woman. The magic system, the world building, and the love story were well written and had me feeling like I was in a fairytale. Safe to read in front of kids and family. This story focuses more on the plot. There was so much excitement in this story and mystery too. Trying to figure out what it is the Ashlyn is now and what magic she possesses. I love that when entering an oath, one must be careful of the words being said as they are taken quite literally. So glad they got their happily ever after.
Brit Bryndell has become one of those authors I know I can count on. I’ve read all of her books, and every time I think I’ll pace myself, I end up flying through because I just want more of the banter, the characters, and the story. Broken Veritas was no exception.
Returning to Ashlyn and Fyn for the conclusion of the Everlight Duology made this such an easy book to get lost in. The banter is a huge part of what keeps me turning pages, but it’s also the way Brit makes me invested in where the story is going. There is always that pull to read just a little more… which, predictably, turns into a lot more.
Another book from Brit that did not disappoint. If you haven’t picked up her books yet, consider this your encouragement. Just maybe don’t start one when you have things you need to get done.
Thank you for the opportunity to read an ARC! All opinions are my own.
Having this duology come to an end is a little bittersweet. I'm so happy that Fyn and Ashlyn got their HEA but I'm not done with these characters!!
Fyn and Ashlyn really had to prove their love in this one. They were constantly pulled apart and being yelled at for loving each other. They fought for their love and were able to have their perfect ending.
The only thing I would've loved more is if we got to see the HEA rather than the ending being the start of it.
I loved those story and watching both Fyn and Ashlyn grow. They grew both on their own but also together.
I was so excited to read the rest of Fyn and Ashlyn's story!
They are on the run from the human realm, Fyn is badly injured and Ashlyn is suffering from the consequences of her newfound magic.
How can Fyn make sure Ashlyn isn't sent back to marry into the wicked royal family and be subject to her brother's schemes again? Can Ashlyn convince the King that Fyn isn't guilty of the crimes that put him in prison in the human realm?
I love their relationship, their nicknames, and their concern for each other's happiness. And the cutest pet named Raindrop is icing on the cake.
Another beautiful 'no-spice but plenty of swoon' story to fall in love with by Brit Bryndell. My only complaint was that it wasn't longer because I wasn't ready to say goodbye.
If you read book 1 you know there's no spice. So please don't be surprised that there isn't any in this one either. But I think like I said in my last review of book 1, it doesn't need spice for you to feel and understand what Ashlyn and Fyn feel for each other. With that out of the way...
What can I say about Ashlyn and Fyn other than I love them?
Because I do.
Both of them are just too pure and adorable!!
That being said, all the emotions, the laughs the giggling, kicking my feet that I went through in book 1, Stolen Radiance, was back but with a little bit of a mystery
Even though I know this is the end for Ashlyn and Fyn I would LOVE and would make a bargain (IYKYK) with Brit to get a bonus chapter.
Also being a part of Brits ARC discord, when she dropped the first Fyn quote, having said that it gave off a certain vibe (I won't spoil it here) and then seeing it in the book, ahhh I cant believe I got the vibe right!!
Honestly I loved book 2 as much as book 1 and if you've read book 1, please read this one. You're doing yourself, Ashlyn and Fyn a disservice if you don't.
I will say there's that one bit in the book that made me sad, its later on in the book and Fyn thinks maybe he did something. Awwww, that hurt me.
ARC Review: I think before I attempt to say anything of substance I must inform you all that this book had me giggling and going “hehehehehe” like a little Gremlin because of how good it is!
I have only one teeny tiny complaint. There is one little thing I would’ve liked a smidge more closure on, I won’t say what that is because spoilers. It doesn’t bother me or detract from my enjoyment of the book though. Now that I got any unpleasantness out of the way let me rave about the book. To tell you I love Fyn is an understatement. He is quite literally the biggest green flag…even if he wouldn’t let Ashlyn have a room full of cats. The way he defends her, protects her, and does literally everything in his power to make her feel seen and safe is honestly what true masculinity is. He knows when to be soft and when he needs to be tough. His gentleness in her times of need were just so overwhelming precious I thought my heart would burst. Ashlyn is our stubborn fmc who is learning to unlearn the roles she was taught to perform. I love how the growth she had as a character in this book and the way she fought for the future she wanted. I also love that she didn’t lose her femininity while doing so because being feminine doesn’t mean you’re weak. I felt like the author took us on a roller coaster ride of emotions and there were times I felt as though my heart might break only for it to be held together by the threads of hope mingled in. It’s such a beautiful romance and I’m probably going to go to bed tonight sighing because I had finished it
Now just because someone will be upset if I don’t mention this, there are CLOSED DOOR relationships between a married couple. It is heavily implied that there was a coming together as one to put it biblically but there is absolutely no explicit content. If that is not something you are comfortable with then this may not be for you however if it’s not a problem for you then I absolutely recommend you give this a read
Thank you to the author for the ARC. All opinions are my own
She thought that she could finally find happiness now that she had escaped, but nothing is ever that simple and new obstacles arise around every corner.
You follow the FMC Ashlyn, who at the end of the last book fled the human realms with Fyn after he rescued her, but only was able to get back to his realm because of some starlight she drank accidentally that has trapped power within her. After several healers are unsure what this means for her, she must figure out mostly on her own what this power means and its limitations and how it could benefit her without taking too much from her. At the same time, now that she is free from her marriage bargain, her and Fyn can finally be together and in order to protect her, he will defy even his own king to keep her safe by whatever means he can, even if it means he looses the place among court he was given when his friend rose to power.
This book was filled with just as much excitement as the last one, between unlocking and being unsure of Ashlyn’s powers, to continuing to have close calls with death, to the threat of upsetting the new king with what they’ve done and the danger his queen still faces, I couldn’t put it down once I started it! I liked seeing the continued tension and bond form between her and Fyn and seeing how much he would sacrifice to keep her safe but also for their happiness of being together. It was also interesting seeing her power grow and her learning to use it and its limitations and how quickly it can drain her if she’s forced to use it too much. I loved the seemingly happy ending this pair got while still leaving a lot going on in the world to continue to explore in hopefully more books in this series! Overall it was a romantic and exciting read, my rating 4.6/5!
Thanks to the author for the gifted copy, all opinions given are my own!
I recommend reading Stolen Radiance before jumping into this book to get the full backstory on the characters and their journey. I also appreciate that the story gives you a little refresher on where things left off, making it easy to jump back into their world without having to reread the first book.
If you love green-flag MMCs, yearning, and plenty of witty banter in your romantasy reads, this duology is definitely worth picking up! It's low on spice but certainly not lacking in romance. Add in adventure, intrigue, and a world you want to keep exploring, and there's plenty to love.
I absolutely adored getting more time with Fyn and Ashlyn. Their chemistry, banter, and relationship are still some of my favorite parts of this story. Fyn continues to be the kind of MMC who makes you swoon with his sweet acts of service, adorable nicknames, unwavering loyalty, and the way he loves Ashlyn exactly as she is. I also loved the addition of new characters and getting to learn more about the world and the people in it.
My one little complaint? I WANTED MORE! More Fyn and Ashlyn, more of their interactions, and especially more time to explore everything that unfolded toward the end. So much happens, and I found myself wishing we could linger a little longer and get more of those moments rather than rushing toward the finish line. I still have questions about Ashlyn's Starlight powers and what the future holds for these characters and their world. I'm not quite ready to say goodbye!
Just like the first book, this was such an easy and enjoyable read. I flew through it, loved revisiting these characters, and would happily spend more time in their world. A great continuation of their story, even if I'm left wishing there was just a little more!
So, what happens after the human princess destined for an arraigned marriage realizes that she loves her fae bodyguard instead? Welcome, readers, to Broken Veritas, the second book of the Everlight duology.
After drinking the starlight, Ashlyn is now magically connected to the truth, as she knows when someone tells the truth or lies, and she herself is unable to lie without fainting. Ashlyn’s new magic has not only changed her appearance, but now she has to watch her words even more. Fyn’s defiance of Lioran, his king and best friend, protected Ashlyn from a dangerous marriage to a prince in a misogynistic society, but at what cost to his position and his friendship?
I appreciate how Bryndell tells a story that shows the consequences of chasing your happily-ever-after are not all easy! Fyn and Ashlyn’s choice for love throws the balance of international/inter-species political power into a tizzy. The Fae court is not happy with the loss valuable trade, and it is more than willing to send Ashlyn back to the human realm to rectify its losses. King Lioran, trying to placate the court and protect his wife Queen Aelira, doesn’t make things any easier for Fyn and Ashlyn. Will Ashlyn and Fyn’s love for each other be enough to overcome it all?
I enjoyed Broken Veritas. The banter and yearning (even after marriage) are superb! Fyn and Ashlyn are two of my favorite characters I’ve read this year, and I could read about life between the two of them forever! Make sure to pick up your copy when Broken Veritas releases on November 13!
Broken Veritas | Brit Bryndell | 4⭐️ “He is bound to be extremely angry, Ashlyn.” “You forget, I am very accustomed to dealing with extremely angry men.” She was. That didn’t make me feel better about any of it. I struggled with how to rate this one for a long time because I'm going to be so real, I read this in about 8 hours. I had such a blast reading it, and I absolutely needed to see what was next for Ashlyn and Fyn. If you are looking for a quick, fun read featuring your favorite characters, you are absolutely going to love this one. Where I struggled was with the stakes. The last book had such a brilliant mix of political stakes and romance, and this book felt much heavier on the Romance. Which I don't think would have bothered me, except that it felt like all of the stakes and tension that the last book had been building to fell a bit flat in this one. BUT. BUT BUT BUT. Since I am more invested in the romance than the politics, I still very much enjoyed this read. Overall, if you liked the first one and are just looking for more Ashlyn and Fyn, absolutely pick this one up! *Thank you to the author for providing me with a free ARC copy. All thoughts are my own, and no AI was used in the writing of this review.*
I love Fyn and Ashlyn's story and how the humor is woven between the harder moments. I felt for Ashlyn throughout this one and just wanted her to have some joy in the midst of pain. I will say that I found myself frustrated by Lioran. I understand some of his motivation but it felt like such a shift in his character in this novel that I was mad at him instead of rooting for him. Still enjoyed Aelira but found that she was not as strong of a woman that we had back in The Starwoven Song and The Starwoven Crown. So that surprised me a bit.
But, watching everything unfold between Fyn and Ashlyn had my heart in this one. I loved seeing Fyn step up and mature...yet at the same time maintain his humorous side. And the food...he had the most random combinations of food that I couldn't help but laugh.
The one drawback in the overall storyline was one plot point that I felt didn't quite get resolved. It felt brushed over and I wish there had been more time spent wrapping it up with a nice little neat bow. It makes me wonder if there might be more stories within this world, and if so, I'm here for it.
I read and really enjoyed the first book in this duology. This one starts right after the events of book 1. It has some great elements, like the very sweet and devoted MMC, but I just didn’t enjoy this one as much. One, there didn’t seem to be much going on. So much time is spent on their journey to the king and the FMC’s sister that didn’t feel vital to the story. The conflict between the fae and human kingdoms wasn’t at the forefront of the story as much as I thought it should have been. One of the big fears in book 1 was what the repercussions would be between the two kingdoms if Ashlyn didn’t marry the prince, but then there wasn’t much consequence in book 2. I was waiting for war or the humans to try to force their way to Ashlyn to get her back, but that didn’t happen. The fae king just decides to close off the boundary and give up on trade between them. It felt too easy. And things weren’t tied up in a satisfactory manner with the prince’s betrayal either.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
What an end to an amazing love story. A story of change and self discovery, of growth, and of love. It’s so bittersweet to say goodbye to Fyn & Ashlyn as we come to the end of what I think is only the beginning for them.
Brit does such an amazing job of giving us dynamic characters that you just can’t help but root for. They have the absolute best banter and back and forth. Not to mention, Fyn is such a green flag and goes above and beyond for our girl, Ashlyn. The sweetest and most swoonworthy romance!
The plot is cozy but also not without its suspense and mystery. If you want a story where the stakes aren’t quite as high but the impact is still so meaningful and the plot keeps you captivated, this is the one for you! We see our characters continue to navigate the magical events of the first book, and we really dive into the effects of it all. I really loved the magic and how it was interwoven into the plot so perfectly.
If you’re looking for a cozy, whimsical duology with the perfect sprinkle of action and plot twists, this will be exactly what you need!
YAYYY! Being back with Ashlyn and Fyn was everything I wanted and more! 🥹
Fyn is still ridiculously charming, the banter is just as good, and the way these two care for each other had me smiling like an absolute fool. Even with everything happening around them, their connection remains the heart of this story, and I LOVE them.
One thing I really appreciated was how seamlessly the story picked up where book one left off. The author does a fantastic job of refreshing your memory without making you feel like you need to go back and reread. Because let’s be honest, we’re here for the story, not a homework assignment. 😂
There’s romance, magic, court politics, some unexpected surprises, and plenty of moments that had me kicking my feet. I was completely invested in these two and just wanted them to have their happily ever after.
My only little nitpick was that the ending felt a bit rushed, but honestly? I still adored this book.
If you loved Ashlyn and Fyn in book one, you’re going to want to come back for this one. My heart is FULL. 💜
I cannot even begin to express my love for Broken Veritas! It was the perfect ending to a perfect duology. This is your sign, that if you haven’t read Stolen Radiance, do it! Ashlyn and Fyn are just swoon-worthy. I can’t get over the banter, the love and the dedication they have to one another. If you love a green flag MMC and a witty and lovable FMC you’re going to love this book. Brit has a way of bringing her characters to life in a way that makes you feel like you know them. I think the big take away I had from this story is that, in life, people grow and change. Sometimes it’s a good thing. Sometimes it’s a bad thing. And sometimes…. It’s just part of life and you move on and adapt. Ebbing and flowing is of it. Love is unconditional, or it should be. Thank you Brit, for allowing me to read the last part of Fyn and Ashlyn’s story (allow me to go cry for a bit). I highly recommend this book.
I love Brit’s writing style. It makes reading her books seem so effortless and I just fly through them. I loved Fyn and Ashlyn’s story. Fun has been one of my favorite characters since The Starwoven song. I love his sense of humor, and Ashlyn’s fiesty attitude. This was a sweet conclusion to this duology. The only thing that had me rating it 4⭐️ was that I felt there could’ve been a bit more to the plot and the problem between the realms. It left me feeling like I wanted more “action” or conflict before the ending. That the conflict could have been tied up with a little more finality than the way it was left. All in all a good read though. I received an ARC of this book, this is my honest review.
A perfect ending to the duology & thank you Fyn for bringing back the pickle! After the ending of the first one , I wasn't sure what to expect but I'm glad it was more focused on Ashlyn & Fyn & their relationship. Had me giggling & kicking my feet throughout the books especially at the beginning ( if you know you know). I'm glad there was a solution to their problems but it was a bit fast-paced & I wanted a bit more from the ending. But overall I really enjoyed it! Brit did it again & just makes me want to explore her other worlds!! I just honestly love the characters & how their story is told & I'm glad we finally have a MMC who is a green flag all the way through!!I do hope we get something else related to the world though. I highly recommend everyone give it a shot!!
I loved being right back with Fyn and Ashlyn where we left off in book one. This was a great book 2. I enjoyed the way emotions were high and nervous as plans were being made and carried out. BUT I also felt the shift in the characters from new, exciting and scared to deep love, support and family towards the end. I love that we got to see more of Lioran and Aelira, Cora and Fyn's parents too. It was good to see Fyn want for something and fight for it. He's amazing. Thank you to the author for creating such wonderful characters in an adventure of a kingdom in need and a love that can't be ignored.
Thank you Britt Bryndell for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC!
Overall the story had a satisfying ending. I’m glad Fyn and Ashlyn got their happy ending. The pace of the book was good and I had a fun time reading it. The romance between Fyn and Ashlyn was sweet and adorable. I’m glad we got to see more of Fyn being a walking green flag. And the struggles that they had to go through with Lioran was frustrating.
There were a few questions and plots that were left unanswered and I wish it was tied up better at the end.
This was a fun and light read Duology and I’m happy I got to ARC read both books!
I re-read Stolen Radiance and immediately went into this one. When I say I avoided all my responsibility and did nothing but DEVOUR this book in one day, I mean it.
I don't want this to be the end of Fyn and Ashlyn. I love them so much!
This is a no spice, fun banter, longing/yearning book with love and family. They fight for their love and do anything to protect each other.
The nickname Raindrop comes back in the most beautiful way❤️
Thank you so much Brit Bryndell for making this world for me to fully dive into. I can't wait to see what you do next.
I enjoyed the ending of Fyn and Ashlyn's story. The pacing is good and there was enough happening to keep you interested in what will happen.
Fyn is still a sweetheart and is so caring. Ashlyn softens a bit since realizing her love for Fyn. She also deals with a lot in this book - the starlight takes it's toll on her a bit. There is still banter and teasing and we get to see other characters from Stolen Radiance as well as a couple new ones.
*I received an advance copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily providing an honest review.*
Received this as an ARC from the author!! This was a great ending to Fyn and Ashlyn’s adventure. I enjoy this couple a lot their banter is absolutely adorable. I do wish we would have got more plot on the political turmoil going on, especially with the deception. I wanted to know more of a why and have it explained it more. Otherwise great easy read and I devoured it quickly! Definitely recommend this!!!
As always Ms. Brit Bryndell delivers the best clean romance series I’ve ever read, full of banter and love 🫶 I think I will always recommend her books 📚 and I’ll always be looking forward to more. Fyn will always be my crush 😻 I love this guy and all his personality Ashlyn is one lucky girl. So if you’re looking to read something that will make you smile and feel butterflies inside she’s the author for you 🫶💕 #fyn #ashlyn #britbryndell #arcreview #bookstagram
Where do I start? The nicknames, the banter, and our deeply devoted Fyn are all back. The rain scene had me kicking my feet and yelling in the best possible way. I loved seeing their love grow and meeting Raindrop. I definitely wasn't ready to say goodbye to these two and hope we'll see them again in another story in the future.
Broken Veritas picks up right where Stolen Radiance left off.
I loved reading all about the sweet connection between Ashlyn and Fyn in this second book. After so much yearning and the stolen moments in book one, I was ready!
With their futures on the line, Fyn and Ashlyn are ready to defend themselves and their love from all threats. The pair must rely on each other and the strength of their love. Can they bear it?
This charming duology by Brit Bryndell is entertaining, swoonworthy, magical, and dreamy. I'd recommend this series to anyone looking for a cozy, sweet, intriguing fantasy world.