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Fortuna Sworn #3
Deadly Dreams
I pushed myself up and stumbled away. But the memory followed me like a bad feeling. It found its way through the shabby mental wall I’d erected. Within seconds, it filled my skull again.
Fortuna has made one too many sacrifices to protect the ones she loves.
She no longer knows how to go about her day-to-day life like she’s normal. Like she’s not utterly destroyed. Just a glimpse of Ian O’Connell’s face causes panic attacks, and Collith isn’t much help, considering he’s fighting demons of his own.
Amongst so much inner turmoil, Fortuna’s abilities are still changing. However weak she feels, she knows she’s getting stronger. Fortuna does her best to hide it from other Fallen, because in the world of monsters, strength will get you killed. Well, that and unpredictable panic attacks.
Unfortunately for Fortuna, it’s when you’re most vulnerable that enemies—new and old—like to come out of the woodwork…
TRIGGER WARNING: This novel contains scenes or themes of toxic relationships, rape, sex, violence, and gore.
Fortuna has made one too many sacrifices to protect the ones she loves.
She no longer knows how to go about her day-to-day life like she’s normal. Like she’s not utterly destroyed. Just a glimpse of Ian O’Connell’s face causes panic attacks, and Collith isn’t much help, considering he’s fighting demons of his own.
Amongst so much inner turmoil, Fortuna’s abilities are still changing. However weak she feels, she knows she’s getting stronger. Fortuna does her best to hide it from other Fallen, because in the world of monsters, strength will get you killed. Well, that and unpredictable panic attacks.
Unfortunately for Fortuna, it’s when you’re most vulnerable that enemies—new and old—like to come out of the woodwork…
TRIGGER WARNING: This novel contains scenes or themes of toxic relationships, rape, sex, violence, and gore.
526 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 3, 2020
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About the author
K.J. Sutton
14 books1,818 followersK.J. Sutton is the Amazon bestselling author of the Fortuna Sworn Saga. Her writing has reached readers around the world and earned recognition from Kirkus Reviews.
She grew up in Minnesota and earned her master’s degree in Creative Writing from Hamline University. She now makes her home there in a plant-filled house with floor-to-ceiling windows, a piano in the corner, and a collection of bird feeders on the porch. When she isn’t writing in her favorite coffee shop, she’s likely walking her dogs with an audiobook in her ears or hunting for thrifted treasures.
She also writes young adult novels as Kelsey Sutton.
She grew up in Minnesota and earned her master’s degree in Creative Writing from Hamline University. She now makes her home there in a plant-filled house with floor-to-ceiling windows, a piano in the corner, and a collection of bird feeders on the porch. When she isn’t writing in her favorite coffee shop, she’s likely walking her dogs with an audiobook in her ears or hunting for thrifted treasures.
She also writes young adult novels as Kelsey Sutton.
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February 7, 2022
Why are more people not reading these books! I have the paperbacks on the way! Yay! I wish the next two were out but I digress!
I love all of these characters. Some make me mad but they are all so good! And that freaking ending!
Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾
PS-These covers are so beautiful!
I love all of these characters. Some make me mad but they are all so good! And that freaking ending!
Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾
PS-These covers are so beautiful!
April 22, 2025
✅✅ Laurie
✅ Gorgeous cover
✅ Angst and drama
✅ Characters
✅ Found family
✅ Romance and smut
✅ Plot and intrigue
✅ Magical creatures
✅ Pace
✅ Some politics in the last part of the book
❗️❗️ Cliffhanger
❗️❗️Trigger warnings: mentions of rape, PTSD, murders, blood, and drowning
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Fourth read:What a ride! The second part of this book still broke my heart a little.
I also love how Laurie is trying to get a rise out of Fortuna, to bring her spark back, and how he was the one who was there when she finally broke down.
#TeamLaurieForever 💜
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This book is darker than the previous ones. There is hurt and angst everywhere as Collith is trying to heal from his time spent in Hell, and Fortuna tries to deal with the trauma she has because of the deal she made with a devil at the crossroads. Fortuna feels like she’s losing control, and doesn’t care about much anymore, besides her family, but she needs to remain strong because she needs to be the queen of the Unseelie court, make sure that her family stays safe, and face the Wild Hunt that has come for her.
There are moments of happiness and hope throughout the book, but they only enhance the darkness of Deadly Dreams, and it only hurts more when these happy moments are shattered. There are some lengths in the first half of the book, but it helps us understand better how broken Fortuna feels and how hard she has to work to remain in a semblance of control. The second part is incredible, with a faster pace and some twists and turns I didn’t see coming. I was on the edge of my seat, and I just couldn’t stop reading.
Fortuna is having a really tough time dealing with the aftermath of her deal with the demon at the crossroads. She lost her fire, her confidence, and her drive, which pushed her to become the Unseelie queen in the first place. She doubts herself and does not seem to care anymore about the Unseelie court or what the faes think of her as a ruler. She felt broken and raw, but it is also what makes her relatable and what makes her trauma feel more real in the end. It is also beautiful and inspiring to see how she is surrounded by people who love her, and how she is resilient enough to push through this dark episode of her life, get help, slowly get better, and find her purpose in life again.
I love Fortuna, even though she is impulsive and stubborn, and does not always make the best choices. She is starting to mature and change for the better; she was less reckless in this book, so I liked her even more than in the other ones. She is still willing to sacrifice herself for those she loves, but she also takes the time to think about the possible outcomes and the consequences of her decisions, which is a big improvement.
The relationship drama and hint of a love triangle continue, and I loved it. It did hurt at times to see how strong the feelings of love and hatred between Fortuna, Laurie, and Collith are, and how they can be toxic for each other, while also being willing to burn the world for each other. Still, the strong emotions and angst are part of what made me enjoy this book so much because I’m a sucker for angst. Things are getting even more complicated between Laurie and Fortuna, and the relationship between her and Collith is still healing from what happened at the end of the second book. We do get to see a little more of the complex dynamic between Collith and Laurie, too, and it was interesting to witness how Collith was full of resentment, but also bittersweet, faded love, and how Laurie was proud and arrogant, but still hoping to mend things between them.
I love Laurie (like, SO MUCH), and I wish that he had been more present in this book. Honestly, I would read a whole book about just him and Fortuna, no need for Collith. I’m totally shipping him and Fortuna. I just don't care for Collith as much as for Laurie, and I honestly can't say why I didn’t like him that much in the previous books, but with the shit he pulled in Deadly Dreams and the lies he told, now I can say exactly why I don’t like him... But despite that, I still appreciate his character development in Deadly Dreams, even if I just can’t seem to connect that much with him. The author did a good job with his character, but I am just too far entrenched behind the lines in Laurie’s team.
At the risk of repeating myself, I just want to make it clear that I would not be opposed to a throuple. It would solve the whole potential love triangle problem, and this way, I am sure that I would get more Laurie! Everyone loves everyone, despite the complicated past Laurie and Collith share, and it’s time they sit down and have a good talk to deal with all their repressed emotions. Especially since it’s become clear that they both love Fortuna and don’t want her simply for her powers. As long as she ends up with Laurie, Collith can tag along if he wants to, I don’t care.
We also get to see more of Finn and less of Olivier in this book, which is a good thing for me because I struggle so much with him (sorry Ollie). There is also a new character straight out of the old folklore: Gwyn, the mighty leader of the Wild Hunt. She is an interesting addition, and I wouldn’t be opposed to seeing more of her, but I feel that she fulfilled her role in this book, and we are done with her, so I guess that’s it for her part in this adventure. I liked her, though; she was intriguing and more complex than I thought she would be at first.
The only thing left to say is that the ending killed me. I am still trying to make sense of everything that happened in the last 10% of the book and to figure out how I feel about it. This book is a rollercoaster of emotions, and if you liked Fortuna Sworn and Restless Slumber, you will ADORE Deadly Dreams for sure.
1. Fortuna Sworn ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. Restless Slumber ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
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✅ Gorgeous cover
✅ Angst and drama
✅ Characters
✅ Found family
✅ Romance and smut
✅ Plot and intrigue
✅ Magical creatures
✅ Pace
✅ Some politics in the last part of the book
❗️❗️ Cliffhanger
❗️❗️Trigger warnings: mentions of rape, PTSD, murders, blood, and drowning
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Fourth read:What a ride! The second part of this book still broke my heart a little.
I also love how Laurie is trying to get a rise out of Fortuna, to bring her spark back, and how he was the one who was there when she finally broke down.
#TeamLaurieForever 💜
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Do you think you're the only creature to know real pain? Why should you get the luxury of falling apart, while the rest of us pick up the pieces and press on?
This book is darker than the previous ones. There is hurt and angst everywhere as Collith is trying to heal from his time spent in Hell, and Fortuna tries to deal with the trauma she has because of the deal she made with a devil at the crossroads. Fortuna feels like she’s losing control, and doesn’t care about much anymore, besides her family, but she needs to remain strong because she needs to be the queen of the Unseelie court, make sure that her family stays safe, and face the Wild Hunt that has come for her.
There are moments of happiness and hope throughout the book, but they only enhance the darkness of Deadly Dreams, and it only hurts more when these happy moments are shattered. There are some lengths in the first half of the book, but it helps us understand better how broken Fortuna feels and how hard she has to work to remain in a semblance of control. The second part is incredible, with a faster pace and some twists and turns I didn’t see coming. I was on the edge of my seat, and I just couldn’t stop reading.
Laurie tilted his head and looked at me more closely. “What happened to you, Firecracker? Where’s that lovely spark?”
Fortuna is having a really tough time dealing with the aftermath of her deal with the demon at the crossroads. She lost her fire, her confidence, and her drive, which pushed her to become the Unseelie queen in the first place. She doubts herself and does not seem to care anymore about the Unseelie court or what the faes think of her as a ruler. She felt broken and raw, but it is also what makes her relatable and what makes her trauma feel more real in the end. It is also beautiful and inspiring to see how she is surrounded by people who love her, and how she is resilient enough to push through this dark episode of her life, get help, slowly get better, and find her purpose in life again.
I love Fortuna, even though she is impulsive and stubborn, and does not always make the best choices. She is starting to mature and change for the better; she was less reckless in this book, so I liked her even more than in the other ones. She is still willing to sacrifice herself for those she loves, but she also takes the time to think about the possible outcomes and the consequences of her decisions, which is a big improvement.
“For me, you were never a Nightmare, Fortuna Sworn—you were a dream come to life.”
The relationship drama and hint of a love triangle continue, and I loved it. It did hurt at times to see how strong the feelings of love and hatred between Fortuna, Laurie, and Collith are, and how they can be toxic for each other, while also being willing to burn the world for each other. Still, the strong emotions and angst are part of what made me enjoy this book so much because I’m a sucker for angst. Things are getting even more complicated between Laurie and Fortuna, and the relationship between her and Collith is still healing from what happened at the end of the second book. We do get to see a little more of the complex dynamic between Collith and Laurie, too, and it was interesting to witness how Collith was full of resentment, but also bittersweet, faded love, and how Laurie was proud and arrogant, but still hoping to mend things between them.
Just as I was about to step through the trees, Laurie caught hold of my hand. I stopped and looked back at him, heart in my throat. “What is it? Do you hear something?”
“When this is all over, remember that it was me. It was me who saved you, and not him,” the faerie said quietly, firelight moving on his cheek.
I love Laurie (like, SO MUCH), and I wish that he had been more present in this book. Honestly, I would read a whole book about just him and Fortuna, no need for Collith. I’m totally shipping him and Fortuna. I just don't care for Collith as much as for Laurie, and I honestly can't say why I didn’t like him that much in the previous books, but with the shit he pulled in Deadly Dreams and the lies he told, now I can say exactly why I don’t like him... But despite that, I still appreciate his character development in Deadly Dreams, even if I just can’t seem to connect that much with him. The author did a good job with his character, but I am just too far entrenched behind the lines in Laurie’s team.
I knew the exact second Laurie registered Collith, somehow, though his expression didn’t change. It was something in the king’s eyes—a tender sort of disbelief, as though he were half-afraid this was a dream. I knew the feeling. Time seemed to slow, and I felt the unexpected prick of jealousy as I saw the depths of Laurie’s love. Love that no amount of years, quarrels, or new queens could touch.
At the risk of repeating myself, I just want to make it clear that I would not be opposed to a throuple. It would solve the whole potential love triangle problem, and this way, I am sure that I would get more Laurie! Everyone loves everyone, despite the complicated past Laurie and Collith share, and it’s time they sit down and have a good talk to deal with all their repressed emotions. Especially since it’s become clear that they both love Fortuna and don’t want her simply for her powers. As long as she ends up with Laurie, Collith can tag along if he wants to, I don’t care.
we’d both learned that home wasn’t four walls or the address where all your mail came, but the people you returned to.
We also get to see more of Finn and less of Olivier in this book, which is a good thing for me because I struggle so much with him (sorry Ollie). There is also a new character straight out of the old folklore: Gwyn, the mighty leader of the Wild Hunt. She is an interesting addition, and I wouldn’t be opposed to seeing more of her, but I feel that she fulfilled her role in this book, and we are done with her, so I guess that’s it for her part in this adventure. I liked her, though; she was intriguing and more complex than I thought she would be at first.
In that moment I had a flash of intuition, like lightning striking a tree, and I felt the fragments left of my heart cracking even more.
The only thing left to say is that the ending killed me. I am still trying to make sense of everything that happened in the last 10% of the book and to figure out how I feel about it. This book is a rollercoaster of emotions, and if you liked Fortuna Sworn and Restless Slumber, you will ADORE Deadly Dreams for sure.
1. Fortuna Sworn ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. Restless Slumber ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
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December 4, 2020
This book was sent to me by the author in exchange for an honest review
So I was warned this book would break me before reading it and... yeah, it delivered.
This is the third instalment in the Fortuna Sworn series, so by now, I am very attached to the characters and deeply invested in the story and K.J. Sutton did not pull the punches here.
Trauma and recovery are very big themes that underpin the fantasy plot and romantic elements as the characters are trying to heal from the events of book 2. There are tiny little seeds of happiness and hope sprinkled throughout that actually hurt more because of the bleak atmosphere in every other aspect of the story. Anyone who knows me, knows that my favourite books are the ones that hurt the most so I was THRIVING... but also in a lot of pain.
As usual, the characters are what stood out for me, I love Fortuna, even though she's impulsive, stubborn and makes terrible choices, I still root for her. Collith will forever be my favourite, and I swear if that man doesn't get some happiness sometime soon I am going to riot. I also loved that we got to see some legendary characters from folklore join the cast this time around, Gwyn being a particular favourite for her grey morality.
Unsurprisingly, there was a dynamic conclusion that punched me in the feels and also left me reeling. I have so many questions and I need answers like yesterday.
Overall this was a very addictive and emotionally compelling read and I am literally DYING for book 4.
Trigger Warnings in spoilers
So I was warned this book would break me before reading it and... yeah, it delivered.
This is the third instalment in the Fortuna Sworn series, so by now, I am very attached to the characters and deeply invested in the story and K.J. Sutton did not pull the punches here.
Trauma and recovery are very big themes that underpin the fantasy plot and romantic elements as the characters are trying to heal from the events of book 2. There are tiny little seeds of happiness and hope sprinkled throughout that actually hurt more because of the bleak atmosphere in every other aspect of the story. Anyone who knows me, knows that my favourite books are the ones that hurt the most so I was THRIVING... but also in a lot of pain.
As usual, the characters are what stood out for me, I love Fortuna, even though she's impulsive, stubborn and makes terrible choices, I still root for her. Collith will forever be my favourite, and I swear if that man doesn't get some happiness sometime soon I am going to riot. I also loved that we got to see some legendary characters from folklore join the cast this time around, Gwyn being a particular favourite for her grey morality.
Unsurprisingly, there was a dynamic conclusion that punched me in the feels and also left me reeling. I have so many questions and I need answers like yesterday.
Overall this was a very addictive and emotionally compelling read and I am literally DYING for book 4.
Trigger Warnings in spoilers
January 12, 2023
3.75/5 ⭐
1.25/5 🌶️
That fucking CLIFFHANGER!!
Second. I HATE Laurie. At this point I don't think he has any redeeming qualities. AND Collith didn't see that one coming! They both can go rot in Hell. I am officially team Ollie...
The book handles mental health struggles, trauma, sexual assault, and healing all really damn well. The plot felt completely all over the place. The pacing was off and I started to get really bored.
Fortuna Sworn series:
#1 Fortuna Sworn ★★★★
#2 Restless Slumber★★★★
#3 Deadly Dreams ★★★
#4 Beautiful Nightmares
#5 Endless Terrors
#6 Violent Awakening
Quotes:
“I see your pain, Fortuna. You walk around, talking and smiling, but it’s constant,”
"Happiness was as powerful as sorrow—you could sense it on other people as if it were a visible thing. As if it had a stench."
“A true monster doesn’t care whether they’ve become one. Until next time, Your Majesty.”
“For me, you were never a Nightmare, Fortuna Sworn—you were a dream come to life.”
...
1.25/5 🌶️
That fucking CLIFFHANGER!!
Second. I HATE Laurie. At this point I don't think he has any redeeming qualities. AND Collith didn't see that one coming! They both can go rot in Hell. I am officially team Ollie...
The book handles mental health struggles, trauma, sexual assault, and healing all really damn well. The plot felt completely all over the place. The pacing was off and I started to get really bored.
Fortuna Sworn series:
#1 Fortuna Sworn ★★★★
#2 Restless Slumber★★★★
#3 Deadly Dreams ★★★
#4 Beautiful Nightmares
#5 Endless Terrors
#6 Violent Awakening
Quotes:
“I see your pain, Fortuna. You walk around, talking and smiling, but it’s constant,”
"Happiness was as powerful as sorrow—you could sense it on other people as if it were a visible thing. As if it had a stench."
“A true monster doesn’t care whether they’ve become one. Until next time, Your Majesty.”
“For me, you were never a Nightmare, Fortuna Sworn—you were a dream come to life.”
...
April 11, 2024
UPDATED REVIEW 3.5 Stars
After having stalled two-thirds of the way through, because it felt as though we really weren't making any headway on the story, I eventually picked this back up and finished reading it. Virtually from that very page, the plot picked up and I was recaptured by this great series. So much so that I read into the early hours to finish this! Had the entire book been at this level it would have surpassed 5 stars, rather than almost DNF'ing it. I do need to thank Julie of One Book More blog, as she encouraged me to finish this and was 100% correct about that ending!
This is a long book, a fair amount of which could (and maybe should) have been edited out with no real impact on the story. There was a whole subplot involving Gwen and the Wild Hunt that was far too long-winded, providing very little forward movement. Given the number of words devoted to this, it should have been more significant in driving the plot forward. It does leave me wondering if the series should have been planned for 4 or 5 books rather than 6.
On a positive, we saw Fortuna undergo a great deal of personal growth. There were still some rash decisions, but we saw a lot more forethought, more questioning rather than simply believing more self-awareness. Despite it being heartbreaking to read, I loved how the author handled the trauma that both Fortuna and Collith had endured. There were some beautiful moments between various characters, some incredibly tender scenes, some moving scenes, some terrifying scenes and some confuzzling ones that will no doubt become clear in future books.
I was awestruck by how a throwaway sentence in book #1, by a nameless character, suddenly held great significance. This is a complex story, one where you start unravelling a thread and suddenly have a whole layer seemingly revealed, only for another thread to add a different spin to the story. Relationships and allegiances, that in hindsight should have been obvious, were revealed like a slap to the face. Hints, clues, breadcrumbs and red herrings are scattered throughout and you could drive yourself insane trying to follow and unpick them all.
Sadly the book spent far too long drifting in aimless circles with little advancement of the plot. So whilst this was not quite as good as the previous two based on the last third I WILL continue the series. I'm fairly certain, at some point, that we will discover that "Laurie" at the end isn't Laurie, but rather is his more evil and conniving brother. I could be wrong though.
At times, the book also suffered from that very annoying trope of "let's avoid that simple conversation that would avoid lots of angst, suffering and misconceptions". There were too many interrupted conversations that remained unfinished, despite the opportunity to complete them. And despite the information being important. In addition, I felt there was too much needless keeping of secrets, which smacks of lazy/lacklustre writing, this author is capable of better than that.
This review here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... by Miriam perfectly sums up my exact thoughts and feelings around this book. Perhaps I'd been too eager for this book, had built up such great expectations that I was bound to be somewhat disappointed. However this series here, The Messenger Chronicles by Pippa DaCosta, is an example of where each book has its own story arc, whilst also moving the overarching storyline forward too.
After having stalled two-thirds of the way through, because it felt as though we really weren't making any headway on the story, I eventually picked this back up and finished reading it. Virtually from that very page, the plot picked up and I was recaptured by this great series. So much so that I read into the early hours to finish this! Had the entire book been at this level it would have surpassed 5 stars, rather than almost DNF'ing it. I do need to thank Julie of One Book More blog, as she encouraged me to finish this and was 100% correct about that ending!
This is a long book, a fair amount of which could (and maybe should) have been edited out with no real impact on the story. There was a whole subplot involving Gwen and the Wild Hunt that was far too long-winded, providing very little forward movement. Given the number of words devoted to this, it should have been more significant in driving the plot forward. It does leave me wondering if the series should have been planned for 4 or 5 books rather than 6.
On a positive, we saw Fortuna undergo a great deal of personal growth. There were still some rash decisions, but we saw a lot more forethought, more questioning rather than simply believing more self-awareness. Despite it being heartbreaking to read, I loved how the author handled the trauma that both Fortuna and Collith had endured. There were some beautiful moments between various characters, some incredibly tender scenes, some moving scenes, some terrifying scenes and some confuzzling ones that will no doubt become clear in future books.
I was awestruck by how a throwaway sentence in book #1, by a nameless character, suddenly held great significance. This is a complex story, one where you start unravelling a thread and suddenly have a whole layer seemingly revealed, only for another thread to add a different spin to the story. Relationships and allegiances, that in hindsight should have been obvious, were revealed like a slap to the face. Hints, clues, breadcrumbs and red herrings are scattered throughout and you could drive yourself insane trying to follow and unpick them all.
Sadly the book spent far too long drifting in aimless circles with little advancement of the plot. So whilst this was not quite as good as the previous two based on the last third I WILL continue the series. I'm fairly certain, at some point, that we will discover that "Laurie" at the end isn't Laurie, but rather is his more evil and conniving brother. I could be wrong though.
At times, the book also suffered from that very annoying trope of "let's avoid that simple conversation that would avoid lots of angst, suffering and misconceptions". There were too many interrupted conversations that remained unfinished, despite the opportunity to complete them. And despite the information being important. In addition, I felt there was too much needless keeping of secrets, which smacks of lazy/lacklustre writing, this author is capable of better than that.
This review here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... by Miriam perfectly sums up my exact thoughts and feelings around this book. Perhaps I'd been too eager for this book, had built up such great expectations that I was bound to be somewhat disappointed. However this series here, The Messenger Chronicles by Pippa DaCosta, is an example of where each book has its own story arc, whilst also moving the overarching storyline forward too.
January 19, 2022
I can’t even figure out how to review this because my head is spinning from the last 50ish pages.
I was staying up past my bedtime to read, thinking about the book at work, ignoring my friends and family, etc. You know, the usual damn-this-book-is-good stuff.
The book handles mental health struggles, trauma, sexual assault, and healing all really damn well, so I’m rounding the GR stars up to 5.
Because damn does it handle those topics well.
Normally, if I know a book includes sexual assault, there’s a 95% chance I will never pick it up. It’s a heavy topic that makes me feel lower than low. I lose myself in the heaviness of it and cant fight my way out, even if the book has a happy ending. I’m not sure if that makes sense. Regardless, Deadly Dreams beautifully handles the effects of what happened in book 2 without being too much of a downer. It gives the proper amount of weight to the issue without making me feel so heavy and sad that I feel broken throughout all of it (which is the #1 reason I stick to fantasy/avoid most contemporary fiction). The escapism element remained while I watched Fortuna’s healing. I appreciated that. It’s a nice balance.
Also, to completely change the subject, the spice in this is 😏🔥😏🔥
Collith: 10/10 would bang
Laurie: 10/10 would bang
I was staying up past my bedtime to read, thinking about the book at work, ignoring my friends and family, etc. You know, the usual damn-this-book-is-good stuff.
The book handles mental health struggles, trauma, sexual assault, and healing all really damn well, so I’m rounding the GR stars up to 5.
Because damn does it handle those topics well.
Normally, if I know a book includes sexual assault, there’s a 95% chance I will never pick it up. It’s a heavy topic that makes me feel lower than low. I lose myself in the heaviness of it and cant fight my way out, even if the book has a happy ending. I’m not sure if that makes sense. Regardless, Deadly Dreams beautifully handles the effects of what happened in book 2 without being too much of a downer. It gives the proper amount of weight to the issue without making me feel so heavy and sad that I feel broken throughout all of it (which is the #1 reason I stick to fantasy/avoid most contemporary fiction). The escapism element remained while I watched Fortuna’s healing. I appreciated that. It’s a nice balance.
Also, to completely change the subject, the spice in this is 😏🔥😏🔥
Collith: 10/10 would bang
Laurie: 10/10 would bang
Want to read
February 4, 2020I was right. I do need this book ASAP. Just finished Restless Slumber and, for real, WHAT HAPPENS NEXT????
September 2, 2021
I was excited to dive back into the Fortuna Sworn world especially after how we left things in the previous book.
I enjoyed this a whole lot and it managed to easily keep my attention whilst equally frustrating me at the same time.
Here we do get a more thoughtful Fortuna at least initially, One who is definitely more willing to listen to others advice than she was previously.
Though her knee jerk response will always be emotional as evidenced by her personal reactions this is especially showcased during the closing of this story when she feels herself betrayed sending her into a blind hurtful rage.
I actually did feel quite sorry for Colith and how it all went down between them especially as it was quite obvious to me that he’d been trying to relay the same information to Fortuna without success for a while.
Man talk about a woman scorned and all I do think she might have gone a wee bit overboard and frankly, she’s far from perfect herself.
This really was a story of two half’s for me the first part was quite slow-moving but then the second half took off like a runaway train throwing so many curveballs along the way.
I did think that that a bit of communication here would have avoided a whole heap of trouble.
Colith and Fortuna are definitely not ones for sharing internalising everything when opening up and being honest would definitely have been the better option.
This was again well written with plenty of imagination and the finale was fabulously dramatic and very unexpected.
This is again told from Fortuna’s POV and I do wish that at least in this book we got to experience events from Colith’s side as well.
I didn’t always get a full sense or understanding of him which really was a shame as then you are only getting Fortuna’s opinion of his struggles rather than his own personal pain and torment.
Finally, I do think that this definitely could have been condensed down slightly without losing any of the integral plot.
I also should mention that this series does need to be read in order to make sense and this is book three of an ongoing story ending on a cliffhanger.
Overall this really is an imaginative series with some great ideas that make it stand out from the crowd and I do recommend it.
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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May 3, 2020 2/5/2020
After what happened in book 2..
After what happened in book 2..
May 2, 2024
★1.5 stars, rounded down
10 more rounds of editing, please, I beg you 😣
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Previous rating: ★4 stars
10 more rounds of editing, please, I beg you 😣
* ゜・。。・゜゜・。。・゜*
Previous rating: ★4 stars
December 23, 2020
“The world of magick is dark, and no one goes into it willingly.”
Yet another heart-breaking contribution to the Fortuna Sworn series. It seems that the words "happy ending" are not in Sutton's vocabulary. Despite this, I still continue to cling to the small hope that somehow these characters will get their happily ever after, however far into the future that may be.
As exhilarating as Deadly Dreams was, particularly the last few chapters which were a terrifying masterpiece, I found that it took longer than expected to be drawn into the story. I skimmed the first part of the book, which not only is a bad sign but also had not been something I did with the earlier two books, leaving me to feel disappointed. Deadly Dreams' weakness is a slow build-up to a lacking main plot. However, Sutton's knack for conjuring up mind-blowing plot twists saved the day.
“For me, you were never a Nightmare, Fortuna Sworn—you were a dream come to life.”
On the bright side, there were a few aspects of the book that I found to be particularly memorable. Firstly, Sutton does a great job depicting how Collith and Fortuna deal with their trauma, reinforcing that everyone copes with trauma differently. Considering the climactic end to Restless Slumber, this was crucial in both creating continuity between books and shaping character. Second is Laurie who needs no further explanation. Unfortunately, Third is, of course, Fortuna. With her snarky comebacks and grey-area morality, she continues to be an interesting main character. Yes, she can be annoying, but everyone has their bad moments and I feel this somehow makes her into a more relatable person.
I've been putting off writing about the final chapters because I'm still a bit shocked. I just desperately hope everything turns out okay for Collith and Fortuna. I love them a lot, particularly Collith, and though they've both done questionable things, I strongly believe they deserve a happy ending .
This book was sent to me by the author in exchange for an honest review.
May 27, 2021
0/5 ⭐️ This book was physically painful to read and is in desperate need of a good editor. The plot is in so much chaos and randomly introducing new characters that you’re constantly wondering what the is going on. The rules of her magic world are never consistent. One moment the main character is able to do something, then with zero context she suddenly has restrictions as if the author suddenly forgot previous scenes had occurred. This happened with several characters as well. A solid 200 pages could be taken out of this book and there would still be too much fluff and not enough real plot. I saw this all over BookTok and was so excited to have a new fantasy series. The first book was alright, second was less than alright, and this third book was a shitshow. Had I not actually paid for this book, I would have DNF’ed it immediately. It was a good idea for a storyline with terrible storyline execution.
October 9, 2022
The angst ! The drama! After the previous RELIEVING cliffhanger it was obvious this book would serve
Ofcourse the first thing im gonna talk about is my baby collith . He and Fortuna have had more time to develop their relationship here, but after the progress we made in book 2 this was so infuriating ! I was murderous and ready to kill the next person who interrupted them , especially when 'his voice was urgent' and he goes " I need to tell you something" . Let him sayyy itt . Do you think he was gonna talk about .....about the plot twist/reveal we get towards the end of this book ? which again was so oooomphh . The recaps and memories they shared previously that were incorporated made me feel so nostalgic , it was a great addition . I also love that he refused to do anything with her until she accepted her feelings for him . Respect . I would have loved to have a bit of Collith's pov . I feel it would help us connect more to him since he's usually so guarded . I went a while before I could tell exactly what Collith's situation was , with the way he was behaving ( so distant) I almost thought he lost some memory or something .
For every step forward these two take , they take another 3 backwards but it works because Im hooked and so stoked
The best thing about this book was the inclusion and importance of therapy . We need this to be more recognized . I also liked how the topic of sexual assault was handled
Ps: Did we not send authors a memo on using 'his velvet length'?
Ofcourse the first thing im gonna talk about is my baby collith . He and Fortuna have had more time to develop their relationship here, but after the progress we made in book 2 this was so infuriating ! I was murderous and ready to kill the next person who interrupted them , especially when 'his voice was urgent' and he goes " I need to tell you something" . Let him sayyy itt . Do you think he was gonna talk about .....about the plot twist/reveal we get towards the end of this book ? which again was so oooomphh . The recaps and memories they shared previously that were incorporated made me feel so nostalgic , it was a great addition . I also love that he refused to do anything with her until she accepted her feelings for him . Respect . I would have loved to have a bit of Collith's pov . I feel it would help us connect more to him since he's usually so guarded . I went a while before I could tell exactly what Collith's situation was , with the way he was behaving ( so distant) I almost thought he lost some memory or something .
For every step forward these two take , they take another 3 backwards but it works because Im hooked and so stoked
The best thing about this book was the inclusion and importance of therapy . We need this to be more recognized . I also liked how the topic of sexual assault was handled
Ps: Did we not send authors a memo on using 'his velvet length'?
February 19, 2021
HOLY CRAP! I just....how am I to wait until December for book 4?! I'm in total withdrawal from Sutton's fantastic world after binging all three books way too quickly, but I mean....I couldn't stop! And the ending of this one...omgggg...I won't give any spoilers but I will say that I'm definitely on Team L so that ending has me SO excited for the next book.
Also, can I just give a standing ovation for the inclusion of a therapist in this book! All throughout book 2 and the beginning of book 3, I kept thinking how Fortuna could really benefit from a therapist to help her process not just the trauma she's experienced since meeting Collith, but also stuff regarding her family and past. And then, lo and behold, the author gave me exactly what I had wanted but never expected in a fantasy series, and Fortuna GOES TO A THERAPIST! *claps excitedly*
I'm all in at this point. Whatever Sutton wants to write and publish, I'll be waiting with grabby hands to read it.
Also, can I just give a standing ovation for the inclusion of a therapist in this book! All throughout book 2 and the beginning of book 3, I kept thinking how Fortuna could really benefit from a therapist to help her process not just the trauma she's experienced since meeting Collith, but also stuff regarding her family and past. And then, lo and behold, the author gave me exactly what I had wanted but never expected in a fantasy series, and Fortuna GOES TO A THERAPIST! *claps excitedly*
I'm all in at this point. Whatever Sutton wants to write and publish, I'll be waiting with grabby hands to read it.
May 24, 2024
I forgot what a WILD RIDE this ending is! 😱
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Oh man this one killed me 💀 wake me when book 4 is released
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Oh man this one killed me 💀 wake me when book 4 is released
December 21, 2022
This was a rollercoaster of emotions
December 14, 2020
This was definitely my favorite book in the series so far! There are still a couple of things that prevent me from absolutely loving it though.
CONS
⇢ First half of the book was boring
⇢ The epic level of miscommunication between Fortuna and Collith really got on my nerves!! So much could have been prevented if they had just talked for the first 60% of the book. Collith literally tried to tell Fortuna "his secret" twice but was annoyingly interrupted both times 😑
⇢ Not as much romance as I would have liked. Probably because Fortuna and Collith didn't talk for the first 60% - and Laurie was more absent as well
PROS
⇢ Even though the first half was boring, there was still so much that happened. I feel like this book was kind of a "bridge" book that transitions the first two books into the rest of the series
⇢ I loved all of the side characters. Gwyn, Finn, Lyari, Dracula, etc... they definitely made this book a lot better. I'm extra curious to see how the Dracula storyline plays out
⇢ THAT ENDING. Fortuna... my poor girl 😢 Please stop making such rash decisions! But maybe now we'll be getting some more Laurie ❤️
I'm definitely started to get some major ACOTAR vibes, but I'm not upset about it because it's still a very unique story.
I cannot wait to read the next book in the series - this author knows how to end on a cliffhanger!
CONS
⇢ First half of the book was boring
⇢ The epic level of miscommunication between Fortuna and Collith really got on my nerves!! So much could have been prevented if they had just talked for the first 60% of the book. Collith literally tried to tell Fortuna "his secret" twice but was annoyingly interrupted both times 😑
⇢ Not as much romance as I would have liked. Probably because Fortuna and Collith didn't talk for the first 60% - and Laurie was more absent as well
PROS
⇢ Even though the first half was boring, there was still so much that happened. I feel like this book was kind of a "bridge" book that transitions the first two books into the rest of the series
⇢ I loved all of the side characters. Gwyn, Finn, Lyari, Dracula, etc... they definitely made this book a lot better. I'm extra curious to see how the Dracula storyline plays out
⇢ THAT ENDING. Fortuna... my poor girl 😢 Please stop making such rash decisions! But maybe now we'll be getting some more Laurie ❤️
I'm definitely started to get some major ACOTAR vibes, but I'm not upset about it because it's still a very unique story.
I cannot wait to read the next book in the series - this author knows how to end on a cliffhanger!
December 23, 2020
This was...rough.
I really enjoyed book 1. Book 2 definitely felt like book 2 syndrome, so I thought I would give this one a try. Only way is up right?
Wrong.
The plot felt completely all over the place. The pacing was off and I started to get really bored. I really wish there was more focus on the faerie world rather than the human one, like Fortuna is the Queen and she still works in a bar?? Like????????????
I also hated the romance between Collith and Fortuna. Collith for me was boring as fuck. I was definitely rooting for Laurie and Fortuna, Laurie is just so much more interesting.
Honestly I can’t say much more than that because I skim read a lot of this book. Especially the end because it just got painful.
Now that we are back in the courts for the next book, maybe, just maybe, I will pick it up. Idk but I feel like I should let this series go.
I really enjoyed book 1. Book 2 definitely felt like book 2 syndrome, so I thought I would give this one a try. Only way is up right?
Wrong.
The plot felt completely all over the place. The pacing was off and I started to get really bored. I really wish there was more focus on the faerie world rather than the human one, like Fortuna is the Queen and she still works in a bar?? Like????????????
I also hated the romance between Collith and Fortuna. Collith for me was boring as fuck. I was definitely rooting for Laurie and Fortuna, Laurie is just so much more interesting.
Honestly I can’t say much more than that because I skim read a lot of this book. Especially the end because it just got painful.
Now that we are back in the courts for the next book, maybe, just maybe, I will pick it up. Idk but I feel like I should let this series go.
January 30, 2021
YALL. I’m warning you. Do not read these unless you can binge them all in a row because these CLIFFHANGERS are no joke.
I am in distress.
serious distress.
I am in distress.
serious distress.
April 10, 2023
"You broke my heart, I thought in a whisper. Now I'll shatter yours."
Uhmm??? What was that ending like huh what?? The last 50 pages were absolutely wild i am genuinely speechless.
Uhmm??? What was that ending like huh what?? The last 50 pages were absolutely wild i am genuinely speechless.
February 7, 2022
~3.5 stars~
Okay, now I defiantly see where this goes with all the ACOTAR Vibe haha 😏😂 where in ACOTAR, I was so into the bad guy (rhys) turning into the main male interest, I'm not sure what to expect from here. I still think the whole love square-ish hasn't been resolved properly. also, I honestly still thought the chemistry between collith and fortuna is non-existence. most of the time they had miscommunication, and that would resolve to smut. also, the first half of this book was too much and boring.
onto the next bookA court of mist and fury sorry beautiful nightmares (you see where I'm going with this 🤗😏)
Okay, now I defiantly see where this goes with all the ACOTAR Vibe haha 😏😂 where in ACOTAR, I was so into the bad guy (rhys) turning into the main male interest, I'm not sure what to expect from here. I still think the whole love square-ish hasn't been resolved properly. also, I honestly still thought the chemistry between collith and fortuna is non-existence. most of the time they had miscommunication, and that would resolve to smut. also, the first half of this book was too much and boring.
onto the next book
November 14, 2021
1 stars
It is a well established fact that the covers of this series are just AWESOME.
About book...
I really wanna cry. I might admit twilight has more logic and the writing not make sense at all, and the FL might be very annoying can BUT THE WRITER SURE CAN WRITE THE ENDING LINES AND MAKE ME READ THE NEXT BOOK. She really knows what to say.
It is a well established fact that the covers of this series are just AWESOME.
About book...
I really wanna cry. I might admit twilight has more logic and the writing not make sense at all, and the FL might be very annoying can BUT THE WRITER SURE CAN WRITE THE ENDING LINES AND MAKE ME READ THE NEXT BOOK. She really knows what to say.
March 15, 2021
Well...DAMN.
I didn’t think that the series could get better after Restless Slumber (the second book in the series) but it did!!!
Like the second book, Deadly Dreams made me laugh, get mad, cry and break my heart.
Everything about this book screamed to my emotions. It is a very character driven book but it still has a very striking plot.
Even after the ending of the second book, Fortuna is still this brave, beautiful and bold creature and I love her for that. She seeks help. That’s the most powerful thing that a person (character) can do when they are in need. Reach out their hand (even if it did take a few pushes). I loved that.
Oliver is so complex still. I understand what his true purpose is for Fortuna and that literally breaks my heart. I love you Oliver.
Laurie really surprised me in this one...he was everything I could imagine in a not so sure friend. He’s probably my favourite character in this book. The way he is there for Fortuna and how he understands her...makes my heart melt. He’s also got this way about him that had me in fits of laughter. I’ve never been so in love with so many characters from the same book in my life.
Collith. His part in this book is magical, he makes me angry and loved and sad all at the same time.
Lyari is such a strong woman. She’s such an icon.
It seemed like most of this book was about healing and i’m glad that Collith and Fortuna did that in their own ways. It’s truely beautiful and I feel blessed to have read such an emotional book. Thank you K. J. Sutton for writing my new favourite series ever!
I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK x
p.s i’m probably going to cry myself to sleep for the next 3 days (so take that as you will)
I didn’t think that the series could get better after Restless Slumber (the second book in the series) but it did!!!
Like the second book, Deadly Dreams made me laugh, get mad, cry and break my heart.
Everything about this book screamed to my emotions. It is a very character driven book but it still has a very striking plot.
Even after the ending of the second book, Fortuna is still this brave, beautiful and bold creature and I love her for that. She seeks help. That’s the most powerful thing that a person (character) can do when they are in need. Reach out their hand (even if it did take a few pushes). I loved that.
Oliver is so complex still. I understand what his true purpose is for Fortuna and that literally breaks my heart. I love you Oliver.
Laurie really surprised me in this one...he was everything I could imagine in a not so sure friend. He’s probably my favourite character in this book. The way he is there for Fortuna and how he understands her...makes my heart melt. He’s also got this way about him that had me in fits of laughter. I’ve never been so in love with so many characters from the same book in my life.
Collith. His part in this book is magical, he makes me angry and loved and sad all at the same time.
Lyari is such a strong woman. She’s such an icon.
It seemed like most of this book was about healing and i’m glad that Collith and Fortuna did that in their own ways. It’s truely beautiful and I feel blessed to have read such an emotional book. Thank you K. J. Sutton for writing my new favourite series ever!
I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK x
p.s i’m probably going to cry myself to sleep for the next 3 days (so take that as you will)
dnf-and-no-nos
December 16, 2020OMG, this is published? I can't even! I thought about this series a lot, especially since starting/continuing
A Court of Thorns and Roses
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April 11, 2021
“‘Don’t look at me like that, Your Majesty. Someday you will know what it is to chose between love and power. Someday you will be just like me.’”
Review
Another fantastic installment in the Fortuna Sworn series!! I am absolutely obsessed with this dark fae series, and if you like dark fae romance and politics, I think you will be too!
This third installment grapples with surviving sexual assault and traumatic events, and strikes a delicate balance between the characters processing their emotions while the plot continues to move forward. These issues were handled with care and I was so touched at the way that both Fortuna and Collith handle their grief.
And the plot!!!! Things just kept happening and I was kept on the edge of my seat!! There are so many twists and turns in this series and I am never able to predict which direction it will go in. I am also delightfully surprised.
I just love and admire Fortuna. She is stuck in a bad situation and does everything in her power to protect the ones she loves. The found family in this series is excellent.
I absolutely adore the twisted dynamics between Collith, Fortuna, and Laurie. Honestly, I am completely addicted to this love triangle and kept on the edge of my seat to see where these characters relationships go!
I can’t believe I have to wait so so long for the next one to come out because that was a bombshell ending I am still reeling from!!!!
Review
Another fantastic installment in the Fortuna Sworn series!! I am absolutely obsessed with this dark fae series, and if you like dark fae romance and politics, I think you will be too!
This third installment grapples with surviving sexual assault and traumatic events, and strikes a delicate balance between the characters processing their emotions while the plot continues to move forward. These issues were handled with care and I was so touched at the way that both Fortuna and Collith handle their grief.
And the plot!!!! Things just kept happening and I was kept on the edge of my seat!! There are so many twists and turns in this series and I am never able to predict which direction it will go in. I am also delightfully surprised.
I just love and admire Fortuna. She is stuck in a bad situation and does everything in her power to protect the ones she loves. The found family in this series is excellent.
I absolutely adore the twisted dynamics between Collith, Fortuna, and Laurie. Honestly, I am completely addicted to this love triangle and kept on the edge of my seat to see where these characters relationships go!
I can’t believe I have to wait so so long for the next one to come out because that was a bombshell ending I am still reeling from!!!!
December 22, 2020
All Hail Queen Sutton!!
The very first thing, this book, this series deserves unlimited stars, all of it exceeds any expectations I had. Next, I'm going to continue to scream from the rooftops to everyone that has ears that they MUST start this series. I've never ever read anything like it. I'm not very good at putting my feelings into words when it comes to reviewing books, I absolutely do not do justice to them.
So, we finally get book 3, anytime your waiting for the next book in a series you love, any amount of time seems too long. This book, this book, gutted me. I feel like these people are real, like I can reach out and touch them and in some instances, smack them for the decisions they are making or hug them when their world comes crashing down. Fortuna is one hell of a character, the many betrayals she goes through cut so hard it's a wonder she remains the person she is. She is very self aware of the world and people around her and still desperately wants to believe in the "goodness" of them. So, her pain just stomps on your heart. Every single secondary character is spectacular, I both love and hate them. The emotions this series brings out in me are severe. So, I'm not sure what in the world is going on with a couple of the side stories, they remain a mystery and I love it as I try to figure the whole thing out. The revelations this book gave us were, incredibly intense, like, holy smokes, no way, I should have seen it coming. So now, the last chapter, mind you, I'm leaving out so much but if you've gotten this far, then you know all what's going on. I knew it, I knew something wasn't right with him, it remains to be seen if this plays out for good or bad but these are Faerie, and not the whimsy good kind. More of the selfish, self absorbed, long planned out treachery kind. I do want to say that Gwyen and the Wild Hunt is such a great add to this as is Adam and his very well known sire. Anyways, we must now wait, ugh, but I'm gonna go with, all good things come to those who wait, plus there's no other choice. On a side note, I'm not sure yet what I think of Collith, he's treacherous for sure but I'm thinking Laurelis may be worse, maybe. This was AMAZING!!!! Anyone who loves this genre needs to read this, it will blow you away. ALL HAIL QUEEN SUTTON, she is pure magic!!!
The very first thing, this book, this series deserves unlimited stars, all of it exceeds any expectations I had. Next, I'm going to continue to scream from the rooftops to everyone that has ears that they MUST start this series. I've never ever read anything like it. I'm not very good at putting my feelings into words when it comes to reviewing books, I absolutely do not do justice to them.
So, we finally get book 3, anytime your waiting for the next book in a series you love, any amount of time seems too long. This book, this book, gutted me. I feel like these people are real, like I can reach out and touch them and in some instances, smack them for the decisions they are making or hug them when their world comes crashing down. Fortuna is one hell of a character, the many betrayals she goes through cut so hard it's a wonder she remains the person she is. She is very self aware of the world and people around her and still desperately wants to believe in the "goodness" of them. So, her pain just stomps on your heart. Every single secondary character is spectacular, I both love and hate them. The emotions this series brings out in me are severe. So, I'm not sure what in the world is going on with a couple of the side stories, they remain a mystery and I love it as I try to figure the whole thing out. The revelations this book gave us were, incredibly intense, like, holy smokes, no way, I should have seen it coming. So now, the last chapter, mind you, I'm leaving out so much but if you've gotten this far, then you know all what's going on. I knew it, I knew something wasn't right with him, it remains to be seen if this plays out for good or bad but these are Faerie, and not the whimsy good kind. More of the selfish, self absorbed, long planned out treachery kind. I do want to say that Gwyen and the Wild Hunt is such a great add to this as is Adam and his very well known sire. Anyways, we must now wait, ugh, but I'm gonna go with, all good things come to those who wait, plus there's no other choice. On a side note, I'm not sure yet what I think of Collith, he's treacherous for sure but I'm thinking Laurelis may be worse, maybe. This was AMAZING!!!! Anyone who loves this genre needs to read this, it will blow you away. ALL HAIL QUEEN SUTTON, she is pure magic!!!
January 18, 2021
That ending broke my heart in so many ways...
I loved this third book so much, but I hate it at the same times.
HEAR ME OUT : COLLITH AND FORTUNA WILL BE END GAME!!!
I want them to be together at the end of the series and I really want to believe it will happen. I love these two with all my heart and they deserve to have this freaking little girl that we saw in Mercy’s vision. I know everything is actually fucked up but we have three other books before the ending and things can get better between them. Okay Collith made big mistakes but as Fortuna did and Laurelis too (by the way). Collith deserve to be happy and I hate what happened to him during the last hundred pages, I can understand Fortuna’s feelings but at the same time I understand Collith’s actions. The scene when he told her the translation of his vows to her destroyed me.
He loved her and I’m sure he’s still in love with her...
Moreover, I can understand why he didn’t tell her about his true ability, it’s not the kind of things which are easy to talk about and especially to someone who obviously didn’t have any sympathy or trust in your kind...
I also wanted to say that I shipped A LOT MORE Laurelis and Collith than Fortuna and Laurelis.... That may be an unpopular opinion but that’s me sipping my cup of tea.
In fact I don’t ship Fortuna and Laurelis at all in therm of romance. I think they have a good dynamic as “friends” but not as lovers ( at least not in the long therm )
Reading the end of Deadly Dream, I unfortunately think things will happen with these too and I’m not a fan of it but I guess, we will see where it goes when the time comes.
When I think about it I’m totally shipping Laurie and Collith together....... Is something wrong with me????
Even if I hope Fortuna will end up with Our Unseely King
(In my heart Viessa would never stole his throne from him so his still “Our King” okay???) I will not complain if some things happened between these two powerful fae male 👀
(I’m actually here for it)
Or... I could be happy with a threesome, it might be a possibility that I could enjoy.. 😳
I loved this third book so much, but I hate it at the same times.
HEAR ME OUT : COLLITH AND FORTUNA WILL BE END GAME!!!
I want them to be together at the end of the series and I really want to believe it will happen. I love these two with all my heart and they deserve to have this freaking little girl that we saw in Mercy’s vision. I know everything is actually fucked up but we have three other books before the ending and things can get better between them. Okay Collith made big mistakes but as Fortuna did and Laurelis too (by the way). Collith deserve to be happy and I hate what happened to him during the last hundred pages, I can understand Fortuna’s feelings but at the same time I understand Collith’s actions. The scene when he told her the translation of his vows to her destroyed me.
He loved her and I’m sure he’s still in love with her...
Moreover, I can understand why he didn’t tell her about his true ability, it’s not the kind of things which are easy to talk about and especially to someone who obviously didn’t have any sympathy or trust in your kind...
I also wanted to say that I shipped A LOT MORE Laurelis and Collith than Fortuna and Laurelis.... That may be an unpopular opinion but that’s me sipping my cup of tea.
In fact I don’t ship Fortuna and Laurelis at all in therm of romance. I think they have a good dynamic as “friends” but not as lovers ( at least not in the long therm )
Reading the end of Deadly Dream, I unfortunately think things will happen with these too and I’m not a fan of it but I guess, we will see where it goes when the time comes.
When I think about it I’m totally shipping Laurie and Collith together....... Is something wrong with me????
Even if I hope Fortuna will end up with Our Unseely King
(In my heart Viessa would never stole his throne from him so his still “Our King” okay???) I will not complain if some things happened between these two powerful fae male 👀
(I’m actually here for it)
Or... I could be happy with a threesome, it might be a possibility that I could enjoy.. 😳
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 22, 2025
the way that this book has been sitting on my shelf for 3ish years now, and i've only just gotten to it😭 i'm not a big romantasy fan, but this series is so propelling. i LOVE the dark, trickster fae vibes, and the scope of mythical characters in here, from fae to werewolve, vampire, kelpies, and dragons. it’s so refreshing; this series genuinely gets better and better with each book.
it's not flawless, there are definitely some eyerolling scenes, and it does drive me insane how every single character happens to be the most gorgeous person the mc has ever laid eyes on(😴), but the good definitely outweighs the bad. i've tried many romantasy novels and authors, and none of them really work for me (sjm being the exception). there's just something about this series that really aligns with my taste!!
it's not flawless, there are definitely some eyerolling scenes, and it does drive me insane how every single character happens to be the most gorgeous person the mc has ever laid eyes on(😴), but the good definitely outweighs the bad. i've tried many romantasy novels and authors, and none of them really work for me (sjm being the exception). there's just something about this series that really aligns with my taste!!
December 21, 2020
Oh my word, this series! My mind is reeling from the action, the twists and turns, and the shocking revelations throughout Restless Slumber, especially in the last third of the book! Nothing is what it seems in Fortuna’s world, and the lines between good and evil are so blurred, Fortuna basically should trust no one!!
Fortuna is very impulsive in the first two books, and I like how Fortuna is not as ruled by impulsivity in this one. She’s become more patient and is as compassionate as always. Fortuna is a woman who will do anything for those she loves, and family is everything. She recognizes her rash actions and decisions and even tries to rectify some of them and repair the relationships she splintered. That’s not to say, she’s not impulsive. Fortuna still acts without thinking, and sometimes she needs to stop and think about the ramifications of her actions. However, she’s clearly changing. She’s showing so much emotional growth, and she doesn’t even realize it.
Fortuna is traumatized by what happened at the end of Restless Slumber and is going through a very dark time. Her life is in turmoil and constant danger, she is riddled with guilt and fear, and she is burdened with ruling the Unseelie Court. Even her dream world with Oliver is no longer a safe and dependable refuge. This book highlights Fortuna’s loneliness and sense of isolation even though she’s rarely alone.
Collith also deals with trauma, and he struggles to communicate for much of the novel. There were times when I felt so bad for him and other times when I wanted to shake some sense into him. The same goes for Laurie. The men in Fortuna’s life are complex, secretive creatures with dark, connected pasts, and it’s fascinating to see their stories slowly unravel even if I don’t completely understand their motivations.
I also love the abundance of fierce and powerful women, as well as the constant introduction of new characters. Gwyn, Viessa, Lyari, Mercy, and others are all well-layered, independent females who epitomize female strength, and I love their individual roles in the story. The introduction of Dracula creates another unexpected twist and leaves me with more questions. I also want to know more about Oliver and the dream world. Fortuna has many questions about Ollie and the world, as well as the shadow figure who preys there. I have a feeling these characters and others, like Cyrus, Finn, and Adam, will be further explored as the series progresses.
There are so many dynamic characters in this story, and though I’m never sure who is good and who is evil, I’m intrigued by them all. I love that everyone’s motivations are unclear and that there are many layers to their stories. No one is thoroughly good or thoroughly evil, and that moral grayness adds so much to the suspense. It also makes for a fast-paced read with tons of action and intense moments and leads to some major jaw-dropping moments!
The strong imagery and vivid depiction of the characters and setting also add to the intensity of the story. Sutton’s writing quickly immerses you into this dark fantasy world filled with rich and well-developed characters. Fortuna’s dream realm is particularly vivid, and I love how the symbolism, foreshadowing, and imagery enhance the characters and setting.
Finally, I have to talk about that ending! Sutton sure knows how to create a jaw-dropping conclusion that leaves the reader salivating for more! Fortuna has experienced so much heartache, and I can’t imagine how she is going to handle everything she learned toward the end of the story. Her decisions will no doubt change her life irrevocably, and her story is far from over. I can’t wait for the next installment in this dark fantasy series!
Fortuna is very impulsive in the first two books, and I like how Fortuna is not as ruled by impulsivity in this one. She’s become more patient and is as compassionate as always. Fortuna is a woman who will do anything for those she loves, and family is everything. She recognizes her rash actions and decisions and even tries to rectify some of them and repair the relationships she splintered. That’s not to say, she’s not impulsive. Fortuna still acts without thinking, and sometimes she needs to stop and think about the ramifications of her actions. However, she’s clearly changing. She’s showing so much emotional growth, and she doesn’t even realize it.
Fortuna is traumatized by what happened at the end of Restless Slumber and is going through a very dark time. Her life is in turmoil and constant danger, she is riddled with guilt and fear, and she is burdened with ruling the Unseelie Court. Even her dream world with Oliver is no longer a safe and dependable refuge. This book highlights Fortuna’s loneliness and sense of isolation even though she’s rarely alone.
Collith also deals with trauma, and he struggles to communicate for much of the novel. There were times when I felt so bad for him and other times when I wanted to shake some sense into him. The same goes for Laurie. The men in Fortuna’s life are complex, secretive creatures with dark, connected pasts, and it’s fascinating to see their stories slowly unravel even if I don’t completely understand their motivations.
I also love the abundance of fierce and powerful women, as well as the constant introduction of new characters. Gwyn, Viessa, Lyari, Mercy, and others are all well-layered, independent females who epitomize female strength, and I love their individual roles in the story. The introduction of Dracula creates another unexpected twist and leaves me with more questions. I also want to know more about Oliver and the dream world. Fortuna has many questions about Ollie and the world, as well as the shadow figure who preys there. I have a feeling these characters and others, like Cyrus, Finn, and Adam, will be further explored as the series progresses.
There are so many dynamic characters in this story, and though I’m never sure who is good and who is evil, I’m intrigued by them all. I love that everyone’s motivations are unclear and that there are many layers to their stories. No one is thoroughly good or thoroughly evil, and that moral grayness adds so much to the suspense. It also makes for a fast-paced read with tons of action and intense moments and leads to some major jaw-dropping moments!
The strong imagery and vivid depiction of the characters and setting also add to the intensity of the story. Sutton’s writing quickly immerses you into this dark fantasy world filled with rich and well-developed characters. Fortuna’s dream realm is particularly vivid, and I love how the symbolism, foreshadowing, and imagery enhance the characters and setting.
Finally, I have to talk about that ending! Sutton sure knows how to create a jaw-dropping conclusion that leaves the reader salivating for more! Fortuna has experienced so much heartache, and I can’t imagine how she is going to handle everything she learned toward the end of the story. Her decisions will no doubt change her life irrevocably, and her story is far from over. I can’t wait for the next installment in this dark fantasy series!
December 10, 2020
3/5
Soooooo
I’m disappointed.
The end was cool but I really hope Laurie and Fortuna aren’t like endgame because the guy is awful. Like «claim» her whatever that means.
So both of the kings were awful men 👏🏻 they are both shitty people and I hope Fortuna walks out of their lives as soon as she can. Please not another romance with Laurie because it would just be the same as white Collith but with him soooo no.
I just so frustrated, I loved Collith and Foturna’s relationship and ... well you know if you’ve read it. I’m still hopeful, I mean I hope we’ll see him again in the rest of the series. Because I think I would read the next even though this one wasn’t the best in the series. I don’t think they’re done yet, Collith is one of the main character and I like him as one even if I can acknowledge the fact that he did her dirty. I really hope he gets a redemption arch.
I loved Fortuna but she annoyed me in this one. I so sad because I really loved her and I just couldn’t relate to her in this one towards the end.
At I really liked is that the author well-handled trauma and I loved the fact that Fortuna went to see a therapist, I think I’ve never read that in a novel. That’s great because seeking help doesn’t make yo weak at all
At least the plot towards the end was interesting because the beginning with Dracula and Gwyn wasn’t the best.
Soooooo
I’m disappointed.
The end was cool but I really hope Laurie and Fortuna aren’t like endgame because the guy is awful. Like «claim» her whatever that means.
So both of the kings were awful men 👏🏻 they are both shitty people and I hope Fortuna walks out of their lives as soon as she can. Please not another romance with Laurie because it would just be the same as white Collith but with him soooo no.
I just so frustrated, I loved Collith and Foturna’s relationship and ... well you know if you’ve read it. I’m still hopeful, I mean I hope we’ll see him again in the rest of the series. Because I think I would read the next even though this one wasn’t the best in the series. I don’t think they’re done yet, Collith is one of the main character and I like him as one even if I can acknowledge the fact that he did her dirty. I really hope he gets a redemption arch.
I loved Fortuna but she annoyed me in this one. I so sad because I really loved her and I just couldn’t relate to her in this one towards the end.
At I really liked is that the author well-handled trauma and I loved the fact that Fortuna went to see a therapist, I think I’ve never read that in a novel. That’s great because seeking help doesn’t make yo weak at all
At least the plot towards the end was interesting because the beginning with Dracula and Gwyn wasn’t the best.
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