Not an average Faerie Tale
I loved this book. I loved the push and pull between the main character and the leading Fae. They frustrated me yet drew me deeper into the story. It is magical, violent, sexual, and with multiple mysteries and self discovery on every page. The story has suspense and never fully reveals the true extent of each of the characters. As it will be a continuing series, we do not get all the answers in this one book. In fact, it lasts the ground work for the future yet leaves it wholly open to interpretation. I can't claim to understand the full extent of treachery, but, like the title suggests, this isn't a happy fairy tale. At least not at first. The characters are not sweet, yet they show promising hints of sweetness. I enjoy a story that challenges me and my discomfort and this story represents that to me. Do not read if you are uncomfortable with the dark, or fantasy, or frustration. If you are looking for a sweet romance, this is not the book for you. However, if you appreciate complex characters, the slow reveal of layers, if you can look beyond traditional roles of good v. evil, then this is exactly the book for you. If you like a bit of thinking with your story, if you can look beyond the limited scope of your own perspective, read this book. It has everything, action, dark romance, fantasy and a little dirty for those of us who appreciate books that don't shy away from all aspects of an RH. I am so looking forward to reading the next installment as we've only begun to scratch the surface of this wicked fae world.