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Fairytales of Folkshore #8
The Faerie Prince
A FUGITIVE PRINCESS. A DARK SORCERESS. AN UNLIKELY HERO
After her stepmother usurped her father, Princess Snezhana of Belograd escapes into the most treacherous parts of Faerie. Her last hope is the Prince of Autumn, whose court houses horrors only he can navigate.
But Prince Keenan is the last partner Jana would have picked for her quest. Confounding and possibly mad, he treats her desperate situation with frustrating levity, and drags them onto paths rife with heart-stopping danger—and excitement. What she unwillingly realizes is exactly what has been missing from her life.
But for that life to continue, Jana must stop Arsenia’s bid for power, not to mention survive Keenan’s maddening, exhilarating company.
As their clashing personalities and unexpected bond are put to the test, they embark on a perilous search for the Golden Gardens that hold the one thing to tip the balance of power in her favor.
But will they reach their destination in time before the poison stops her heart, or will the dark cloud her stepmother casts over the land rise, and fracture the Folkshore?
After her stepmother usurped her father, Princess Snezhana of Belograd escapes into the most treacherous parts of Faerie. Her last hope is the Prince of Autumn, whose court houses horrors only he can navigate.
But Prince Keenan is the last partner Jana would have picked for her quest. Confounding and possibly mad, he treats her desperate situation with frustrating levity, and drags them onto paths rife with heart-stopping danger—and excitement. What she unwillingly realizes is exactly what has been missing from her life.
But for that life to continue, Jana must stop Arsenia’s bid for power, not to mention survive Keenan’s maddening, exhilarating company.
As their clashing personalities and unexpected bond are put to the test, they embark on a perilous search for the Golden Gardens that hold the one thing to tip the balance of power in her favor.
But will they reach their destination in time before the poison stops her heart, or will the dark cloud her stepmother casts over the land rise, and fracture the Folkshore?
291 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 15, 2021
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Lucy Tempest
14 books309 followersAs the spawn of Trekkie comic book nerds, the importance of storytelling is an integral part of my being. Spinning tales since I learned to speak, now my books can take others through my adventures and necessary escapism.
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April 29, 2021
This series ends with this grand finale! After making his appearance in several of the previous books (and always stealing the show when he does) Prince Keenan of the Autumn Court gets the staring role of male lead in this book, and he doesn't disappoint! I adored Keenan from the moment he stepped onto the page in the earlier books, and I was worried that his romance would disappoint. But, it didn't. At ALL.
The main character of the book Snezhana is our Snow White character of this retelling. And, while she starts out passive, as the character is in the fairy tale, she experiences incredible growth as Keenan causes her to question and challenge herself and her preconceived notions.
The ending of this book was EPIC! I stayed up later than I should have to finish because I could not put it down!
The main character of the book Snezhana is our Snow White character of this retelling. And, while she starts out passive, as the character is in the fairy tale, she experiences incredible growth as Keenan causes her to question and challenge herself and her preconceived notions.
The ending of this book was EPIC! I stayed up later than I should have to finish because I could not put it down!
May 6, 2023
3 stars.
I was very excited to read Keenan's story. I mean, everyone had been pining for this knucklehead to finally get his own happy ending! But I have to say, and it makes me very sad, that this book disappointed me. Perhaps it was because I really wanted to like this book and I had great expectations after Dreamer of Briarfell...
Concerning the characters, they felt a little less deep than the others to me. I couldn't delve into the book as I had with the others and they felt flatter. I liked Snezhana and I thought her character really interesting. I found it really nice that she and Keenan got to grow together on a journey; the story had that sort of "coming-of-age" feel, which is always heartwarming for me. Nevertheless, although I greatly enjoyed Keenan's antics in the other books, his sadistic side here was just too much. It felt like he enjoyed horror, torture and violence and wanted too justify it so that the reader and Snezhana would align to his opinion. Moreover, he was constantly berating Smudgy for taking things seriously, but I felt that sometimes, Jana was right in taking things seriously—I mean, her kingdom was in the balance, and so were the lives of her family! Of course, I kind of understood Keenan's reasons for being so 'unserious' and I realised that he did take things seriously at times, he just didn't see any need to fret over those things and lose time and energy worrying, which isn't wrong at all. However, the overall gory/violence-enjoying feel of the story made me to uncomfortable to appreciate his carelessness.
Returning to our characters, I really liked Snezhana's familiar... A dog that can shift from palm-sized to horse-sized? SIGN ME UP! Smudgy (I laughed so hard every time Keenan said that; I could almost imagine him saying 'guzentheit' lol), so Smudgy's magic was very interesting, and I enjoyed the scenes where she got to use it very much, and also those where Keenan would look at her with wonder in his eyes, but I won't say more or I'll spoil... Long story short, I hated Arsenia and I loved the concept of the garden
I was again very impressed at how Lucy twists stories around so that they keep elements of their originals but become entirely different stories...
Content warning: this book contains a lot more gore-ish stuff. We got to see dear (that's ironic) Knucklehead again (rly, I can't spell the other word, I understand Bonnie) with his inverted skin (*shudders*), and there is some violence mentioned such as decapitation and wounds. There is a scene where Keenan and Smudgy are tormenting a sea trickster and Snezhana learns to take pleasure in tormenting others (I found that very disturbing). Other than that, the book was clean in terms of romance, as usual and
And now.... Who's excited for the next trilogy on Cora, a HADES AND PERSEPHONE RETELLING? ME! ME! ME!
UPDATE: the author abandoned her clean content - the following books in the series are smutty and full of steam. If you’re looking for clean content only, AVOID! I for one am very disappointed.
If you like this book, or are looking for lighthearted retellings with great morals, I recommend: Melanie Cellier's a Dream of Ebony and White and Celeste Baxendell's Mirrors of Ice!
I was very excited to read Keenan's story. I mean, everyone had been pining for this knucklehead to finally get his own happy ending! But I have to say, and it makes me very sad, that this book disappointed me. Perhaps it was because I really wanted to like this book and I had great expectations after Dreamer of Briarfell...
Concerning the characters, they felt a little less deep than the others to me. I couldn't delve into the book as I had with the others and they felt flatter. I liked Snezhana and I thought her character really interesting. I found it really nice that she and Keenan got to grow together on a journey; the story had that sort of "coming-of-age" feel, which is always heartwarming for me. Nevertheless, although I greatly enjoyed Keenan's antics in the other books, his sadistic side here was just too much. It felt like he enjoyed horror, torture and violence and wanted too justify it so that the reader and Snezhana would align to his opinion. Moreover, he was constantly berating Smudgy for taking things seriously, but I felt that sometimes, Jana was right in taking things seriously—I mean, her kingdom was in the balance, and so were the lives of her family! Of course, I kind of understood Keenan's reasons for being so 'unserious' and I realised that he did take things seriously at times, he just didn't see any need to fret over those things and lose time and energy worrying, which isn't wrong at all. However, the overall gory/violence-enjoying feel of the story made me to uncomfortable to appreciate his carelessness.
Returning to our characters, I really liked Snezhana's familiar... A dog that can shift from palm-sized to horse-sized? SIGN ME UP! Smudgy (I laughed so hard every time Keenan said that; I could almost imagine him saying 'guzentheit' lol), so Smudgy's magic was very interesting, and I enjoyed the scenes where she got to use it very much, and also those where Keenan would look at her with wonder in his eyes, but I won't say more or I'll spoil... Long story short, I hated Arsenia and I loved the concept of the garden
I was again very impressed at how Lucy twists stories around so that they keep elements of their originals but become entirely different stories...
Content warning: this book contains a lot more gore-ish stuff. We got to see dear (that's ironic) Knucklehead again (rly, I can't spell the other word, I understand Bonnie) with his inverted skin (*shudders*), and there is some violence mentioned such as decapitation and wounds. There is a scene where Keenan and Smudgy are tormenting a sea trickster and Snezhana learns to take pleasure in tormenting others (I found that very disturbing). Other than that, the book was clean in terms of romance, as usual and
And now.... Who's excited for the next trilogy on Cora, a HADES AND PERSEPHONE RETELLING? ME! ME! ME!
UPDATE: the author abandoned her clean content - the following books in the series are smutty and full of steam. If you’re looking for clean content only, AVOID! I for one am very disappointed.
If you like this book, or are looking for lighthearted retellings with great morals, I recommend: Melanie Cellier's a Dream of Ebony and White and Celeste Baxendell's Mirrors of Ice!
July 27, 2021
I loved this book. The two main characters have the best interactions, and Keenan is my favorite character in this entire series. I love him, and I cannot get over how funny he is.
April 5, 2021
OH My Gosh! The Faerie Prince is my new favorite Lucy Tempest book! I have been eagerly waiting for the Faerie Prince to come out and it was simply amazing! I loved everything about it! The Faerie Prince in the 8th book in Lucy Tempest Fairytales of Folkshore series! The Faerie Prince is a retelling of Snow White and we finally get to see Keenan settle down.
Princess Snezhana of Belograd, Jana, is on the run from her stepmother, Arsenia, and her only hope to save her family is to search for the Golden Gardens that might give her the power to save her family. She escapes into the most treacherous parts of Faerie and finds the Prince of Autumn, Prince Keenan is her last hope. Keenan is the last person Jana would have chosen, but as they travel together she finds that he is actually the best person for the trip. Will they find the Golden Gardens before Arsenia gets to Jana and will their relationship grow into something more?
Jana was such a fun character! She tried so hard to be prim and proper, but underneath all that she had been taught, she wanted to be free. I loved reading about her learning to embrace herself and getting out from behind the walls she had built. It was so fun reading about her interactions with Keenan. He made her a better person.
Keenan was absolutely amazing in this book! I have been waiting for his story and I have to say, I loved him and his growth! It was so cool to finally learn more about him. He was hilarious, and behind his smiles and pranks, is a man who truly cares for those around him
I loved reading about Jana and Keenan as they traveled through the Autumn court to find a way to defeat Jana’s aunt. They had so many fun adventures and it was really cute to read about them falling for each other. Keenan helped Jana let loose, and Jana helped Keenan stay grounded and yet allow him to fly. I read this book so quickly, and I didn’t want to put it down! I loved the storyline and the characters, and it was fun to see some camoes from the previous book.
The Faerie Prince was truly amazing! I loved it and I would definitely recommend it! It can be read standalone, but it is so much more enjoyable when you read the books in order! I would recommend The Faerie Prince to those who like fantasy, and romance. It is clean, but it doesn't hide away from the fact that those who do evil deserve to be punished. It is more along the lines of the Grimm fairy tales in content.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.
Princess Snezhana of Belograd, Jana, is on the run from her stepmother, Arsenia, and her only hope to save her family is to search for the Golden Gardens that might give her the power to save her family. She escapes into the most treacherous parts of Faerie and finds the Prince of Autumn, Prince Keenan is her last hope. Keenan is the last person Jana would have chosen, but as they travel together she finds that he is actually the best person for the trip. Will they find the Golden Gardens before Arsenia gets to Jana and will their relationship grow into something more?
Jana was such a fun character! She tried so hard to be prim and proper, but underneath all that she had been taught, she wanted to be free. I loved reading about her learning to embrace herself and getting out from behind the walls she had built. It was so fun reading about her interactions with Keenan. He made her a better person.
Keenan was absolutely amazing in this book! I have been waiting for his story and I have to say, I loved him and his growth! It was so cool to finally learn more about him. He was hilarious, and behind his smiles and pranks, is a man who truly cares for those around him
I loved reading about Jana and Keenan as they traveled through the Autumn court to find a way to defeat Jana’s aunt. They had so many fun adventures and it was really cute to read about them falling for each other. Keenan helped Jana let loose, and Jana helped Keenan stay grounded and yet allow him to fly. I read this book so quickly, and I didn’t want to put it down! I loved the storyline and the characters, and it was fun to see some camoes from the previous book.
The Faerie Prince was truly amazing! I loved it and I would definitely recommend it! It can be read standalone, but it is so much more enjoyable when you read the books in order! I would recommend The Faerie Prince to those who like fantasy, and romance. It is clean, but it doesn't hide away from the fact that those who do evil deserve to be punished. It is more along the lines of the Grimm fairy tales in content.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.
September 12, 2022
Content Review:
Language: clean
Violence: fantasy action, nothing gory. Recommend for ages 14+
Romance: clean, only kissing
I've been fond of Keenan since he befriended Ornella in Princess of Midnight, so I was so excited to see him finally fall hard for a girl. I loved how the book set the stage for the myths that will be featured in coming books (Cora's book!) Excited to see where the story goes from here!
Language: clean
Violence: fantasy action, nothing gory. Recommend for ages 14+
Romance: clean, only kissing
I've been fond of Keenan since he befriended Ornella in Princess of Midnight, so I was so excited to see him finally fall hard for a girl. I loved how the book set the stage for the myths that will be featured in coming books (Cora's book!) Excited to see where the story goes from here!
April 19, 2021
This is the first Folkshore book I'm not giving a 5 star rating to, and I feel really bad. Before I go on, I'll just say the only thing my rating scale is based on for this book is my feelings about the previous seven, and it is still a lot higher of a rating than I would give to a lot of my 4-star books. In short, I loved this novel, but it didn't live up to its predecessors as much as I had hoped. So basically a 4.5, not a solid 4.
One reason why this might have stuck with me less than the others is that, for most of them, we already knew the major players relatively well. In this, we know Keenan through Bonnie, Ella, and a little bit through Fairuza, but we barely know Snezhana and have not experienced the villain before. It did seem like there were fewer players in this story because of this factor, and because there were fewer characters in general.
It also sounds bad, but I liked Keenan more as the humorous sidekick than as a main character in his own story. In some ways, I feel like Snezhana and the Snow White concept was only thrown in to give Keenan a love interest, and while it works, it doesn't seem to fit in with where the story was going at the end of Dreamer of Briarfell.
On the other hand, I did like that we get a sense of witch magic in Tempest's world and how it differs from faerie magic. Before this, witches have been glossed over as something that exists in the Folkshore but doesn't necessarily show itself, except in cases of pure ambivalence that we've seen in the Cahraman trilogy and Dreamer of Briarfell. Actually, it's kind of like the whole view of the faerie world that we get in the first four books before we learn more about Bonnie. So in this regard, I feel like this was done well, but also could have been expanded on a bit more, especially in the similarities differences between witch and faerie magic.
Overall, this was a good addition to the Folkshore series, but I'm not sure if it belongs where it is situated in the series. Still, I am excited for the rest of the story when the main players finally reunite and for the resolution to come in the next few books.
One reason why this might have stuck with me less than the others is that, for most of them, we already knew the major players relatively well. In this, we know Keenan through Bonnie, Ella, and a little bit through Fairuza, but we barely know Snezhana and have not experienced the villain before. It did seem like there were fewer players in this story because of this factor, and because there were fewer characters in general.
It also sounds bad, but I liked Keenan more as the humorous sidekick than as a main character in his own story. In some ways, I feel like Snezhana and the Snow White concept was only thrown in to give Keenan a love interest, and while it works, it doesn't seem to fit in with where the story was going at the end of Dreamer of Briarfell.
On the other hand, I did like that we get a sense of witch magic in Tempest's world and how it differs from faerie magic. Before this, witches have been glossed over as something that exists in the Folkshore but doesn't necessarily show itself, except in cases of pure ambivalence that we've seen in the Cahraman trilogy and Dreamer of Briarfell. Actually, it's kind of like the whole view of the faerie world that we get in the first four books before we learn more about Bonnie. So in this regard, I feel like this was done well, but also could have been expanded on a bit more, especially in the similarities differences between witch and faerie magic.
Overall, this was a good addition to the Folkshore series, but I'm not sure if it belongs where it is situated in the series. Still, I am excited for the rest of the story when the main players finally reunite and for the resolution to come in the next few books.
March 25, 2023
I guess I'm in the mood for finishing series. I was mostly in the mood for something lighter this weekend (no matter how much I love Zodiac Academy I needed a little breathing time...) And then I all of a sudden remembered this series and that there was one more book I needed to read before I could dive into the spin-off (okay, it's not entirely the last book in the series, I guess) which is a Hades and Persephone retelling!
I don't think I've ever read a romance where the hero and the heroine spend the entire book together. So, I guess this book is a first. And I was positively surprised how entertaining it was to have these characters going on a quest together. They were constantly bantering, they were more than once almost at each other's throats and it's quite clear that they needed some time to realize how amazing it is that someone allows you to be completely yourself.
Because that's what this story was eventually about. Our heroine never dreamed of love or doing anything for fun. She is a princess, has a duty to her kingdom and is forced to be exactly what people expect her to be. Our hero, on the contrary, is the kind of character so annoyingly himself, as a coping mechanism to deal with heavy emotions, that no one believed he would ever settle for one girl, or that a girl would actually fall in love with him.
And yet, fate brought them together and they saw and embraced each other once they realized that the other was everything they had never known they wanted. And although the focus is on their romance and their interactions a lot of elements of the original Snow White fairytale are there. Some twisted, some in a different form, some more obvious and others less, but still. I don't think any novel has ever explained the need for the Hunter to bring back Snow White's heart so well as this one did.
I can't wait to dive into the Underworld. We got a small glimpse of what the author can do with Greek Mythology already and I'm excited to see more of it.
I don't think I've ever read a romance where the hero and the heroine spend the entire book together. So, I guess this book is a first. And I was positively surprised how entertaining it was to have these characters going on a quest together. They were constantly bantering, they were more than once almost at each other's throats and it's quite clear that they needed some time to realize how amazing it is that someone allows you to be completely yourself.
Because that's what this story was eventually about. Our heroine never dreamed of love or doing anything for fun. She is a princess, has a duty to her kingdom and is forced to be exactly what people expect her to be. Our hero, on the contrary, is the kind of character so annoyingly himself, as a coping mechanism to deal with heavy emotions, that no one believed he would ever settle for one girl, or that a girl would actually fall in love with him.
And yet, fate brought them together and they saw and embraced each other once they realized that the other was everything they had never known they wanted. And although the focus is on their romance and their interactions a lot of elements of the original Snow White fairytale are there. Some twisted, some in a different form, some more obvious and others less, but still. I don't think any novel has ever explained the need for the Hunter to bring back Snow White's heart so well as this one did.
I can't wait to dive into the Underworld. We got a small glimpse of what the author can do with Greek Mythology already and I'm excited to see more of it.
April 22, 2021
I did not feel very comfortable with this book by its end. Snezhana has some serious business to deal with, yet Keenan insists she stops being so serious. His view is understandable but only to a certain degree. He takes it to the extremes. He prefers to not take anything seriously at all. He also insists throughout the entire book that Snezhana's views on life are wrong and for her to join him in his viewpoints. Where is the respect of other people's, Snezhana's for instance, views on life? Meeting halfway? To make his views worse for me is the fact that he relishes in the violent. He seems inclined to pay no mind to propriety and morals at all. It feels too sadistic for my liking. Seeing Snezhana willing to rethink her own views is nice for character development, but it is always in Keenan's favor. I was really hoping Keenan might meet her halfway and have a point of character development in which he isn't prone to violence as a good solution for most problems and perhaps let himself be a little grounded to taking things seriously sometimes. Spite is not always the answer. However, that moment never comes. Instead, Snezhana just decides to throw away inhibition like Keenan and give in to violent tendencies and enjoy it. They also spent a lot of time arguing at each over their conflicting viewpoints, so I never really got into their romance due to the spiteful, carefree view coming out the winner.
May 12, 2021
Fairytales of Folkshore have been a consistently impressive series since 2018 and I am so delighted that it ended on such a wonderful, hilarious and heartwarming note.
"Shockingly, he’d been my knight in—pumpkin head."
Keenan has been the side character that has brought hijinks, humour and interest throughout several novels and I was so excited to see him get his own book where he would be the love interest. I was so curious as to how Tempest would match Keenan with the retelling of Snow White.
With previous instalments, you can clearly say "this is Bonnie's book", "this is Ella's book" etc, but with this one it's not Keenan's alone and it's not Snezhana's either - it's both of theirs and I think that's really beautiful and speaks to the spirit and the character development and exploration we encounter along the way.
This one felt the most real when it had some of the most far-fetched ideas and encounters, with this duality prominent throughout all of the book allowing you a full spectrum of emotions and experiences. If you like stories where you see characters having their world views challenged, pushed out of their comfort zones, going through personal growth and finding their strength - all the while having a humorous, charming, lovable rogue by your side while trying to finish your quest - then this is the book for you.
"Shockingly, he’d been my knight in—pumpkin head."
Keenan has been the side character that has brought hijinks, humour and interest throughout several novels and I was so excited to see him get his own book where he would be the love interest. I was so curious as to how Tempest would match Keenan with the retelling of Snow White.
With previous instalments, you can clearly say "this is Bonnie's book", "this is Ella's book" etc, but with this one it's not Keenan's alone and it's not Snezhana's either - it's both of theirs and I think that's really beautiful and speaks to the spirit and the character development and exploration we encounter along the way.
This one felt the most real when it had some of the most far-fetched ideas and encounters, with this duality prominent throughout all of the book allowing you a full spectrum of emotions and experiences. If you like stories where you see characters having their world views challenged, pushed out of their comfort zones, going through personal growth and finding their strength - all the while having a humorous, charming, lovable rogue by your side while trying to finish your quest - then this is the book for you.
April 7, 2021
I have been lucky enough to get an advanced readers copy of this book, and as usual with her, I was really looking forward to what the author would come up with next.
In this book we follow the witch that helped teleport Ornella out of prison, "Smudgy" as her annoying traveling companion Keenan calls her. She's in for a rough experience. After escaping to the faerie lands, trying to save her father and brother from her evil stepmom who has usurped the king and thrown them all in prison, she finds herself hunted by her stepmother's underling.
To get strong enough to save them, she'll have to endure a lot, including the pumpkin path, its dangers, life outside the castle, and the companion that might be enough to drive anyone a bit crazy. This Snow White-retelling definitely kept me well entertained and I was not ready for the story to be over when I finished the book, as with every good book you read.
I thoroughly enjoy the character developments in this series, and this book also delivers on that aspect. This series is one of those that has a high chance of me re-reading it, because I can't get enough of these characters whom are written really well.
Elle
In this book we follow the witch that helped teleport Ornella out of prison, "Smudgy" as her annoying traveling companion Keenan calls her. She's in for a rough experience. After escaping to the faerie lands, trying to save her father and brother from her evil stepmom who has usurped the king and thrown them all in prison, she finds herself hunted by her stepmother's underling.
To get strong enough to save them, she'll have to endure a lot, including the pumpkin path, its dangers, life outside the castle, and the companion that might be enough to drive anyone a bit crazy. This Snow White-retelling definitely kept me well entertained and I was not ready for the story to be over when I finished the book, as with every good book you read.
I thoroughly enjoy the character developments in this series, and this book also delivers on that aspect. This series is one of those that has a high chance of me re-reading it, because I can't get enough of these characters whom are written really well.
Elle
April 7, 2021
I’ve long awaited this book! With each appearance of Keenan so far in this series, I’ve grown more intrigued and have wanted to know more about his story. It’s finally here and I was not disappointed! I just loved how his story unfolded and finally helped me to understand the curious and crazy mixture of personality that is Keenan. His and Snezhana’s relationship is adorable and hilarious! I love a good plot and believable character development but there’s nothing that leaves me feeling more satisfied than a happy ending and this one beats most if not all. I think I’m going to have reread the last chapter and epilogue several times because it’s just SO beautiful!!!!
April 7, 2021
Great twist on a classic
I’ve enjoyed all of the books in this series, including this one. Like the others, this one contains elements of the classic story but with so many twists that it’s an entirely new plot. It’s got a lot of action and adventure, much more than the traditional telling of Snow White. You’re thrown right into the action from the beginning and it doesn’t let up.
Additionally, Lucy Tempest always creates complex characters, but I particularly enjoyed the witty dialogue between the two main characters in this book. They are great partners in the adventure.
I would recommend this book to anyone that likes fantasy or fairy tale retellings.
I’ve enjoyed all of the books in this series, including this one. Like the others, this one contains elements of the classic story but with so many twists that it’s an entirely new plot. It’s got a lot of action and adventure, much more than the traditional telling of Snow White. You’re thrown right into the action from the beginning and it doesn’t let up.
Additionally, Lucy Tempest always creates complex characters, but I particularly enjoyed the witty dialogue between the two main characters in this book. They are great partners in the adventure.
I would recommend this book to anyone that likes fantasy or fairy tale retellings.
May 11, 2021
The last installment in this part of the series. A wonderful retelling of Snow White all while linking back this novel to previous characters and novels! Jana is a human with powers who seeks out someone powerful in the faerie kingdom to help stop her step mother from killing her and becoming all powerful. Keenen is brought back from previous novels. He is wildly crazy and frustrating to Jana but he seems to be the right faerie for the job. Keenen and Jana embark on a journey to find the golden apple to amplify her powers to stop her stepmother. But does she get more than she bargained for especially when keenen seems to mean more to her and he is willing to sacrifice anything for her?
April 7, 2021
I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
It was so fun to jump back into Folkshore and see my friends! It wrapped up some loose ends and intersected with some other stories in a fun way.
The Autumn Court with all its horror and monsters isn’t my usual cup of tea, but it grew on me, much like it did the female main character. I appreciated the irony of giving villains and monsters what they deserve.
It was fun to read Keenan’s story, since he pops up in a bunch of the other books. 😊
It was so fun to jump back into Folkshore and see my friends! It wrapped up some loose ends and intersected with some other stories in a fun way.
The Autumn Court with all its horror and monsters isn’t my usual cup of tea, but it grew on me, much like it did the female main character. I appreciated the irony of giving villains and monsters what they deserve.
It was fun to read Keenan’s story, since he pops up in a bunch of the other books. 😊
May 15, 2021
Wow
I loved this book Lucy is an amazing wrighter. This version of snow white has became my favorite. I continue to read her books because she knows how to keep reads interested and loving the characters.
I loved this book Lucy is an amazing wrighter. This version of snow white has became my favorite. I continue to read her books because she knows how to keep reads interested and loving the characters.
April 14, 2021
I have to admit to being disappointed by this book; to the best of my remembrance, none of the other books in this series actively promoted doing the wrong thing, but this time... I kept waiting for there to be some turning point, for Keenan to come to see that vengeance and taking delight in causing the suffering and downfall of the wicked was not the way to be truly happy, but instead Snezhana comes to agree with him and join him in it!
While there were some elements of their story that I enjoyed, I do not envision myself rereading this, and honestly it has left me hesitant about the author's coming Hades & Persephone books.
While there were some elements of their story that I enjoyed, I do not envision myself rereading this, and honestly it has left me hesitant about the author's coming Hades & Persephone books.
May 7, 2021
I quite enjoyed how the “Faerie Price” brought the fairy tale series to a close, and also kept it tied to the Greek mythology series that’s around the corner. Keenan has been such a fun character throughout the series and it was nice to see him take center stage! If I have any criticism it’s that Keenan could have occasionally accepted the serious nature of the quest but I do understand where he is coming from as a character!
Truly enjoyed this novel!
Truly enjoyed this novel!
May 22, 2021
Non stop thrills
Keenan was my favorite character in these series. He was unpredictable and I loved the thrill of adventure he always provided when he got involved.
Keenan was my favorite character in these series. He was unpredictable and I loved the thrill of adventure he always provided when he got involved.
October 9, 2021
This was a fantastic series that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. I loved getting to know all of the characters and all the adventures we were able to go on!
One thing that continually stood out to me throughout this whole series was how we were able to see so many sides to each and every character. If the main character interacted with them than we learned about them.
This book was no exception to that. I am so glad we were finally able to really get to know Keenan after so many run in's with him throughout the series. I am so happy he was able to get his happily ever after along with all the other characters I have come to know and love.
I could easily see myself rereading this series in the future. I will definitely read more books by Lucy Tempest when they come out. I am excited to finally get Cora's story next!
Romance Content: Sweet. Sweet kisses.
One thing that continually stood out to me throughout this whole series was how we were able to see so many sides to each and every character. If the main character interacted with them than we learned about them.
This book was no exception to that. I am so glad we were finally able to really get to know Keenan after so many run in's with him throughout the series. I am so happy he was able to get his happily ever after along with all the other characters I have come to know and love.
I could easily see myself rereading this series in the future. I will definitely read more books by Lucy Tempest when they come out. I am excited to finally get Cora's story next!
Romance Content: Sweet. Sweet kisses.
April 18, 2021
Witty and wonderful
I love her books! Each of these slightly twisted retellings is fantastic and I really enjoy how they weave into each other so much! They could only be better if they were audiobooks. This author should be much more famous than she is.
Something else that I appreciate: no sex but plenty of sizzle
I love her books! Each of these slightly twisted retellings is fantastic and I really enjoy how they weave into each other so much! They could only be better if they were audiobooks. This author should be much more famous than she is.
Something else that I appreciate: no sex but plenty of sizzle
April 13, 2021
Loved it!
This was such a great book! I've been waiting for the girl who would tame Keenan since I first "met" him in a previous book. And then I was glad that Jana didn't take Keenan, only learned to look at things from his perspective. I love the unique take on fairytales that Lucy writes into every Folkshore book, and this one was no exception... if a bit more morbid than the others. Lol. Way to go! I can't wait for the next series.
This was such a great book! I've been waiting for the girl who would tame Keenan since I first "met" him in a previous book. And then I was glad that Jana didn't take Keenan, only learned to look at things from his perspective. I love the unique take on fairytales that Lucy writes into every Folkshore book, and this one was no exception... if a bit more morbid than the others. Lol. Way to go! I can't wait for the next series.
September 14, 2021
In some ways this book was very frustrating to read because there is an interesting re-imagining of the Snow White fairy tale in this adaptation. However, there were a few problems that really impeded my ability to get into this book. The first was the character development and relationship development between the two main characters, which felt rushed and surface-level and then just switched into romance (and then soulmates) instead of having an organic development that is felt and not just told. Without buying into that relationship, it was difficult to really invest in the story. Tempest also really needs a better copy editor; I understood why there were so many typos in the first book of her first series, but the other two books improved significantly on that front and seeing so many typos in this novel kept making me think of how another round of editing would have also smoothed out some of the story transitions. It's disappointing because I really enjoyed her first trilogy and wanted to read a standalone story, but this one was not my cup of tea.
April 18, 2021
The Faerie Prince is the latest installment in the Fairytales of Folkshore series by Lucy Tempest. I have to say that this author's writing style has changed significantly since the original Thief of Cahraman trilogy. Her books used to overflow with lengthy and unnecessary exposition, and now they are succinct and to the point. This change was most noticeable in her "Cinderella" story, Princess of Midnight, which might be my favorite from this series. The Faerie Prince is the most simplistic book in the series to date, which might work a little to its detriment. It is an adaptation of "Snow White," but intentionally leaves out "and the Seven Dwarfs" from its marketing. It's just Snow White. I can only assume that Lucy cut these additional side characters to keep the story simple enough for a single book. but doing so turned a unique princess story into a generic fantasy romance adventure, albeit still a pretty good one.
The Faerie Prince tells the story of Snezhana, a name that I could barely read in my head without giggling a little. It looks like the author was well aware of this because she had the love interest butcher the princess's name from the moment he meets her, referring to her as "Smudgy," an even funnier-sounding nickname. Snezhana seeks out Keenan for aid when she learns that her stepmother intends to kill her and eat her heart. What she doesn't realize at the time is that Keenan is a mischievous troublemaker, whose personality is likely inspired by Puck from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. I had a feeling that Keenan would eventually become a love interest after he popped up in several earlier books from Fairytales of Folkshore, but it was hard to picture him falling in love due to his mischievous nature. This book spends some time exploring that by revealing that his morbid sense of humor is derived from years of experience losing people he cared about due to his longer lifespan as a fae. Snezhana grows sympathetic toward his plight and soon realizes that she needs his spontaneity in her life after growing up as a princess in such a rigid setting.
As a love story, this book works really well. It brings together two people from different worlds and shows how opposites can complement each other if they are willing and able to work together. Cutting the seven dwarfs from this "Snow White" adaptation places the focus solely on the relationship between Snezhana and Keenan. They spend the majority of the book plotting to find a magical golden apple that would enhance Snezhana's powers to the point of being godlike so that she would be strong enough to defeat her stepmother, who was also after the powerful apples. Snezhana's strategic nature coupled with Keenan's impulsiveness allow them to come up with plans that they never would have thought of on their own and drives home the fact that they belong together. However, the story does not have much else to offer besides the romance. There are very few side characters, and nothing important happens outside of Snezhana and Keenan's quest for the apple. There are so many other stories out there where Snow White must learn to fight to defeat her stepmother that the concept feels a little stale.
Something else I liked about this book besides the romance is the imagery. There are some beautiful transformation sequences throughout the book with stunning descriptive detail as well as a metaphorical dream sequence that Snezhana and Keenan share when they drink a magic potion to learn about the future. Snezhana matches all of the physical features of the original Snow White, but it is revealed that she died her hair black to make herself less recognizable to her enemies. This is an interesting touch for the author to include since it is unusual for someone with such naturally dark hair to have such pale skin. I also liked all the descriptions of Keenan's fae features such as his pointy hair and unique eyes because it made him truly feel like an otherworldly being. Lucy Tempest is very good at worldbuilding and does so in this book in a way that is not distracting from the main story or characters. The enchanted apple garden was also a pleasure to experience through her writing.
If you are looking for a sweet romantic fantasy adventure, this book is perfect for you. It works as a standalone since I did not feel like I needed prior knowledge from the earlier Fairytales of Folkshore books, though they did give me a preconception of who Keenan is. The imagery and romance are beautifully presented in this simple adaptation of "Snow White." However, if you are a fan of the original fairy tale, you might find this story a bit lacking. There are no side characters, nor does it reference the poison comb or corset. If you are looking for a richer adaptation of that story, I recommend A Dream of Ebony and White by Melanie Cellier.
The Faerie Prince tells the story of Snezhana, a name that I could barely read in my head without giggling a little. It looks like the author was well aware of this because she had the love interest butcher the princess's name from the moment he meets her, referring to her as "Smudgy," an even funnier-sounding nickname. Snezhana seeks out Keenan for aid when she learns that her stepmother intends to kill her and eat her heart. What she doesn't realize at the time is that Keenan is a mischievous troublemaker, whose personality is likely inspired by Puck from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. I had a feeling that Keenan would eventually become a love interest after he popped up in several earlier books from Fairytales of Folkshore, but it was hard to picture him falling in love due to his mischievous nature. This book spends some time exploring that by revealing that his morbid sense of humor is derived from years of experience losing people he cared about due to his longer lifespan as a fae. Snezhana grows sympathetic toward his plight and soon realizes that she needs his spontaneity in her life after growing up as a princess in such a rigid setting.
As a love story, this book works really well. It brings together two people from different worlds and shows how opposites can complement each other if they are willing and able to work together. Cutting the seven dwarfs from this "Snow White" adaptation places the focus solely on the relationship between Snezhana and Keenan. They spend the majority of the book plotting to find a magical golden apple that would enhance Snezhana's powers to the point of being godlike so that she would be strong enough to defeat her stepmother, who was also after the powerful apples. Snezhana's strategic nature coupled with Keenan's impulsiveness allow them to come up with plans that they never would have thought of on their own and drives home the fact that they belong together. However, the story does not have much else to offer besides the romance. There are very few side characters, and nothing important happens outside of Snezhana and Keenan's quest for the apple. There are so many other stories out there where Snow White must learn to fight to defeat her stepmother that the concept feels a little stale.
Something else I liked about this book besides the romance is the imagery. There are some beautiful transformation sequences throughout the book with stunning descriptive detail as well as a metaphorical dream sequence that Snezhana and Keenan share when they drink a magic potion to learn about the future. Snezhana matches all of the physical features of the original Snow White, but it is revealed that she died her hair black to make herself less recognizable to her enemies. This is an interesting touch for the author to include since it is unusual for someone with such naturally dark hair to have such pale skin. I also liked all the descriptions of Keenan's fae features such as his pointy hair and unique eyes because it made him truly feel like an otherworldly being. Lucy Tempest is very good at worldbuilding and does so in this book in a way that is not distracting from the main story or characters. The enchanted apple garden was also a pleasure to experience through her writing.
If you are looking for a sweet romantic fantasy adventure, this book is perfect for you. It works as a standalone since I did not feel like I needed prior knowledge from the earlier Fairytales of Folkshore books, though they did give me a preconception of who Keenan is. The imagery and romance are beautifully presented in this simple adaptation of "Snow White." However, if you are a fan of the original fairy tale, you might find this story a bit lacking. There are no side characters, nor does it reference the poison comb or corset. If you are looking for a richer adaptation of that story, I recommend A Dream of Ebony and White by Melanie Cellier.
December 9, 2024
This novel is hard to review because I both liked and disliked it. If I consider only the story itself and ignore my expectations, it’s a wonderful action-packed romantasy adventure with incredibly high stakes and excellent banter. It comes closest to the first book in this series in terms of the nail-biting and compelling nature of the plot and I absolutely loved how the author showcased the chemistry between the characters.
However, compared to how well the other stories were crafted, how well they are polished, this story still feels like it needs work on that side because there were lots of jarring moments where I had to re-read to understand.
Lastly, I was utterly disappointed by the claim this is a Snow White retelling. All the previous books in this series absolutely nailed the retelling of each fairytale, getting all the relevant references and combining the familiar fairytale elements with the author’s vision in new and unexpected ways. This volume, however completely fell flat. Apart from the character looking the way Snow White is described, and eating from a poisoned apple, there are no connections to the fairytale.
Although I enjoyed the story, the disappointment of not getting a proper retelling like the other books in this series made for a great disappointment and I therefore give this book 3.5 stars.
However, compared to how well the other stories were crafted, how well they are polished, this story still feels like it needs work on that side because there were lots of jarring moments where I had to re-read to understand.
Lastly, I was utterly disappointed by the claim this is a Snow White retelling. All the previous books in this series absolutely nailed the retelling of each fairytale, getting all the relevant references and combining the familiar fairytale elements with the author’s vision in new and unexpected ways. This volume, however completely fell flat. Apart from the character looking the way Snow White is described, and eating from a poisoned apple, there are no connections to the fairytale.
Although I enjoyed the story, the disappointment of not getting a proper retelling like the other books in this series made for a great disappointment and I therefore give this book 3.5 stars.
August 19, 2025
Las 4 estrellas son enteramente por Keenan, nada mas y nada menos.
Yo no te puedo creer que la protagonista mas poderosa de toda la saga sea TAN TARADA tipo se mando mil cagadas y llegaba a un punto que no podes ser asi de estupida. Cuando sentias un poco de avance de personaje volvia a decepcionarme dios ni siquiera pudo derrotar a la villana por su propia cuenta !!!!
Tipo re lindo el concepto de que ambos hacen un buen equipo porque se nivelan pero literalmente todas las veces que ella hizo algo que les beneficiaba lo hizo SON SABER como manejar sus poderes
Le iba a poner 3 estrellas pero Keenan no se merecia eso.
Indignada estoy de que no hayan invitado a Ada y a Cyrus a la boda, al menos espero que haya algjn cameo de ellos en la trilogia de Cora.
Nada, Lucy Tempest un placer haberte encontrado
Yo no te puedo creer que la protagonista mas poderosa de toda la saga sea TAN TARADA tipo se mando mil cagadas y llegaba a un punto que no podes ser asi de estupida. Cuando sentias un poco de avance de personaje volvia a decepcionarme dios ni siquiera pudo derrotar a la villana por su propia cuenta !!!!
Tipo re lindo el concepto de que ambos hacen un buen equipo porque se nivelan pero literalmente todas las veces que ella hizo algo que les beneficiaba lo hizo SON SABER como manejar sus poderes
Le iba a poner 3 estrellas pero Keenan no se merecia eso.
Indignada estoy de que no hayan invitado a Ada y a Cyrus a la boda, al menos espero que haya algjn cameo de ellos en la trilogia de Cora.
Nada, Lucy Tempest un placer haberte encontrado
April 23, 2021
A retelling of Snow White. She’s not one of my preferred princesses so I’m thinking that’s why I didn’t love love this book.
Tempest’s writing is wonderful and her scene-setting is phenomenal. Keenan is a great character, so lively and strange. These aspects are what I really enjoyed about the book.
“Smudgy” was ok for who she was supposed to represent: a sheltered meek Princess trying to save her kingdom. Her transformation reminded me a bit of Bonnie’s but not as fun. The different tasks or trials were unique but not my cup of tea.
I’d recommend this book for people who love Snow White since I felt the original had similar highs and lows, in my opinion.
Tempest’s writing is wonderful and her scene-setting is phenomenal. Keenan is a great character, so lively and strange. These aspects are what I really enjoyed about the book.
“Smudgy” was ok for who she was supposed to represent: a sheltered meek Princess trying to save her kingdom. Her transformation reminded me a bit of Bonnie’s but not as fun. The different tasks or trials were unique but not my cup of tea.
I’d recommend this book for people who love Snow White since I felt the original had similar highs and lows, in my opinion.
April 21, 2021
Lucy Tempest has been diligently improving her craft and it shows!
The Faerie Prince is a solidly told story all on its own. (Jana and Keenan were a hoot to read.) And when you add in guest appearances from the previous books, it just gets better.
The Folkshore world is one I will continue to visit time and again. I know she has at least one more book planned here, but I hope she'll consider more.
I did receive a complimentary ARC; all opinions are my own and shared because I wanted to do so.
The Faerie Prince is a solidly told story all on its own. (Jana and Keenan were a hoot to read.) And when you add in guest appearances from the previous books, it just gets better.
The Folkshore world is one I will continue to visit time and again. I know she has at least one more book planned here, but I hope she'll consider more.
I did receive a complimentary ARC; all opinions are my own and shared because I wanted to do so.
April 28, 2023
This book was great fun. My only problem was remembering some of the things that happened in previous books since it has been a while since I read them. This book could be stand alone, but you will get a lot more out of it if you read the books in this series in order. I loved how Keenan gets Jana to come out of her shell and see the world in a different way. I am a sucker for happy endings so I really liked the love concurs all part in the end. It was great to see Keenan who was a character in the previous books get his happily ever after. I am excited for the next story.
April 8, 2021
The last was the best of all!
I loved Keenan’s story so much, it was a great wrap up to the entire story arc and made me way less irritated with him and his choices from previous books. Jana was a perfect balance for him, I loved her character development throughout the book! Overall, I highly recommend, and I look forward to Cora’s story in the next series!
I loved Keenan’s story so much, it was a great wrap up to the entire story arc and made me way less irritated with him and his choices from previous books. Jana was a perfect balance for him, I loved her character development throughout the book! Overall, I highly recommend, and I look forward to Cora’s story in the next series!
April 13, 2021
I was really looking forward to reading Keenan’s book finally I think I set my expectations too high.
She spent so long arguing with Keenan about why you need to be responsible and take things seriously it got repetitive until she finally changed her attitude. By the time this happened though I was already tired I can’t bring myself to give this more than 3 stars.
She spent so long arguing with Keenan about why you need to be responsible and take things seriously it got repetitive until she finally changed her attitude. By the time this happened though I was already tired I can’t bring myself to give this more than 3 stars.
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