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Spicy Romantasy · Tortured MMC · Forbidden Love · Razor-Sharp Banter · Court Intrigue · Fallen Royal Rises · Reigning Together
TEMPT THE COURT JESTER, AND HE’LL RUIN YOU.
I became the obsession of the most wicked man at court.
I’d refused to follow the jester’s devious rules, but from the moment his seductive touch heated my veins, he took my soul captive, and the good little princess became a royal outcast.
Now I’m his to worship, and he’s mine to rule. Instead of burning out, the passionate fire between us only blazes hotter.
But while forbidden desire binds us together, kingdoms seek to tear us apart. A corrupt king threatens my claim to the throne. A cruel prince offers us a vicious bargain. And new traitors lurk in the shadows of our court.
Amid dark secrets, I must play a deadly game and risk more than ever. Not only my crown, but also my heart.
Dark Seasons: Foolish Kingdoms is a scorching romantasy series that must be read in order. Perfect for readers who want: steamy fantasy romance, ruthless devotion, and a tortured antihero who would burn kingdoms for her.
SPICE: Explicit sexual content and language. For readers 18+
FOR CWs: Please check the author's website.
TEMPT THE COURT JESTER, AND HE’LL RUIN YOU.
I became the obsession of the most wicked man at court.
I’d refused to follow the jester’s devious rules, but from the moment his seductive touch heated my veins, he took my soul captive, and the good little princess became a royal outcast.
Now I’m his to worship, and he’s mine to rule. Instead of burning out, the passionate fire between us only blazes hotter.
But while forbidden desire binds us together, kingdoms seek to tear us apart. A corrupt king threatens my claim to the throne. A cruel prince offers us a vicious bargain. And new traitors lurk in the shadows of our court.
Amid dark secrets, I must play a deadly game and risk more than ever. Not only my crown, but also my heart.
Dark Seasons: Foolish Kingdoms is a scorching romantasy series that must be read in order. Perfect for readers who want: steamy fantasy romance, ruthless devotion, and a tortured antihero who would burn kingdoms for her.
SPICE: Explicit sexual content and language. For readers 18+
FOR CWs: Please check the author's website.
514 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 7, 2023
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Natalia Jaster
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Wicked heroes are her weakness, and rebellious heroines are her best friends.
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She lives in a dark forest, where she writes spicy fantasy romance tales about rakish jesters, immortal deities, and vicious faeries.
Wicked heroes are her weakness, and rebellious heroines are her best friends.
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INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/nataliajaster
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November 27, 2024
I just didn’t care anymore. It was probably because the word “folds” was used 66 times in this book. And because nothing happened. And because I had to read the 35 page long smut scenes. I thought I’d continue this series but I’m just gonna move on and hope I never have to hear about Briar’s “weeping pussy folds juices” whatever else words used
DNF @ 67%
DNF @ 67%
July 7, 2025
3.75 stars
So I will admit this series started to lose its shine the farther we went. I had three takeaways from this book. 1.) Broad and Poet were some of the h0rniest characters I had read in a while. 2.) Briar's mom was kind of a weak ruler since she is willing to give away some of her people. and 3.) She also wasn't a great mom because of the whole fake engagement thing she tried to force on Briar.
So I will admit this series started to lose its shine the farther we went. I had three takeaways from this book. 1.) Broad and Poet were some of the h0rniest characters I had read in a while. 2.) Briar's mom was kind of a weak ruler since she is willing to give away some of her people. and 3.) She also wasn't a great mom because of the whole fake engagement thing she tried to force on Briar.
September 27, 2024
I found myself looking forward to the next book at 40% into this one. I love Poet so much, but I'm ready to see how the plot advances.
April 19, 2025
Loved it!! Holy smokes book 1 meh, 2 good, this one what????? Lots of ups and downs, not a 5 because 1/2 of the book is mainly smut- which is great but sometimes I need more story over the smut and this kind of took over. BUT still loved it!
November 7, 2023
You can find this review of Burn in my blog, Heart's Content!
A big shout out and thank you to the author for providing me an Advanced Reader’s Copy in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! You can also find my review of the first edition of the series and my reviews of Trick (second edition) and Ruin (second edition) on my blog.
Burn is the third book in the new edition of the Foolish Kingdoms series. This new edition focuses on the main couple from Trick (Poet and Briar) who were originally featured in the first book of the first edition of the four book series where each book featured a different couple. This new edition is much much heavier and delves deeper into the happenings around the revolution. Burn is also the final book that will feature Poet and Briar and I have to say it had some really finale worthy moments, characters and events.
I was surprised by how big this baby was and I wasn’t sure what this book would bring after that final cliffhanger in book two, Ruin. I actually had to go back a bit and read the reason for that ending, even though I remembered the emotions involved in it very vividly. A quick catch-up was all I needed and I would recommend doing that before coming to the finale to this trilogy. This book brings the heat, the pain, the fight and the conclusion…for now.
What I loved about Trick when I first read it was that it had a lyrical style of writing to it that really enthralled me. It also greatly suited the personalities of its storytellers—given that the writing alters between the POVs of Poet and Briar. Jaster has truly, somehow, kept that going throughout the three books of this new series. Poet and Briar are the same but more. There’s so much of wit, humour and whip smart dialogue that is just delectable. I’m aware that Jaster‘s style of prose and almost poetry-like approach to writing may not be for everyone, but it worked like a charm for me. The writing and narrative also shifts with the personalities of each couple as the series progresses, so I’m really excited to see what Jaster brings with the next book in the series that will feature Flare and Jeryn (my favourite couple of this series. I know I know, how is Poet not my favourite? My answer to that: Meet. Jeryn.)
The world-building has been done over the course of the whole series so honestly, you’re mostly aware of everything you see on scene, however, Jaster is going to throw some revelations at you that she may have actually foreshadowed before that we could’ve easily missed thinking it was a simple poem or a simple story—my advice: don’t disregard anything as ‘something simple’. There really shouldn’t be a struggle for any reader on the world building front—surprises, yes, struggles? unlikely.
The characters are so wonderfully the same and more. Be it Briar, Poet, Nicu, Eliot, Posy, Jeryn, Flare… I love how Jaster maintains that consistency in her writing over the years, given how many years ago she wrote this series and is now rewriting it. They speak exactly as I remember them to, they behave, react, love, fight, believe and are exactly as I remember them being and reading about them is always like coming home in some ways. Briar and Poet have always made a really lovely team and I love that each book progressively shows them getting better at working with each other, communicating, holding space for one another well, supporting and understanding one another without that friction from book two (which was another very natural progression from book one).
The plot has been something that is very very close to my heart from the moment that I read the first edition of this series and I’ve only fallen more in love with the story that Jaster was trying to say with time. I love how this book lays down the final step for this story which also happens to be the push-off step for the next book in the series. The current plot line has been put to rest, but it’s very evident that this is just the beginning and I can’t believe how many threads Jaster is crossing and weaving together. Master Puppeteer on that front for sure. I loved loved seeing a scene in the book that’s reminiscent of that final scene in the last book of the first edition series of Foolish Kingdoms.
The pace in the book is the only aspect I struggled with. I did feel there were portions that felt more drawn out than other parts, which made me feel like the actual story begins close to the fifty percent mark. This was a very subjective experience of course that may not be applicable to all readers.
The book is heavy on everything it presents, nothing is done in moderation. The biggest of that being all the heart that Jaster‘s books always have that this lovely one does too. I would highly recommend that you check the trigger warnings before diving. There are many strong sentiments, painful moments, death, gore, betrayal, etc. So, do enter with caution! Four and a half stars! Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is absolutely free for you! ❤
A big shout out and thank you to the author for providing me an Advanced Reader’s Copy in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! You can also find my review of the first edition of the series and my reviews of Trick (second edition) and Ruin (second edition) on my blog.
Burn is the third book in the new edition of the Foolish Kingdoms series. This new edition focuses on the main couple from Trick (Poet and Briar) who were originally featured in the first book of the first edition of the four book series where each book featured a different couple. This new edition is much much heavier and delves deeper into the happenings around the revolution. Burn is also the final book that will feature Poet and Briar and I have to say it had some really finale worthy moments, characters and events.
I was surprised by how big this baby was and I wasn’t sure what this book would bring after that final cliffhanger in book two, Ruin. I actually had to go back a bit and read the reason for that ending, even though I remembered the emotions involved in it very vividly. A quick catch-up was all I needed and I would recommend doing that before coming to the finale to this trilogy. This book brings the heat, the pain, the fight and the conclusion…for now.
What I loved about Trick when I first read it was that it had a lyrical style of writing to it that really enthralled me. It also greatly suited the personalities of its storytellers—given that the writing alters between the POVs of Poet and Briar. Jaster has truly, somehow, kept that going throughout the three books of this new series. Poet and Briar are the same but more. There’s so much of wit, humour and whip smart dialogue that is just delectable. I’m aware that Jaster‘s style of prose and almost poetry-like approach to writing may not be for everyone, but it worked like a charm for me. The writing and narrative also shifts with the personalities of each couple as the series progresses, so I’m really excited to see what Jaster brings with the next book in the series that will feature Flare and Jeryn (my favourite couple of this series. I know I know, how is Poet not my favourite? My answer to that: Meet. Jeryn.)
The world-building has been done over the course of the whole series so honestly, you’re mostly aware of everything you see on scene, however, Jaster is going to throw some revelations at you that she may have actually foreshadowed before that we could’ve easily missed thinking it was a simple poem or a simple story—my advice: don’t disregard anything as ‘something simple’. There really shouldn’t be a struggle for any reader on the world building front—surprises, yes, struggles? unlikely.
The characters are so wonderfully the same and more. Be it Briar, Poet, Nicu, Eliot, Posy, Jeryn, Flare… I love how Jaster maintains that consistency in her writing over the years, given how many years ago she wrote this series and is now rewriting it. They speak exactly as I remember them to, they behave, react, love, fight, believe and are exactly as I remember them being and reading about them is always like coming home in some ways. Briar and Poet have always made a really lovely team and I love that each book progressively shows them getting better at working with each other, communicating, holding space for one another well, supporting and understanding one another without that friction from book two (which was another very natural progression from book one).
The plot has been something that is very very close to my heart from the moment that I read the first edition of this series and I’ve only fallen more in love with the story that Jaster was trying to say with time. I love how this book lays down the final step for this story which also happens to be the push-off step for the next book in the series. The current plot line has been put to rest, but it’s very evident that this is just the beginning and I can’t believe how many threads Jaster is crossing and weaving together. Master Puppeteer on that front for sure. I loved loved seeing a scene in the book that’s reminiscent of that final scene in the last book of the first edition series of Foolish Kingdoms.
The pace in the book is the only aspect I struggled with. I did feel there were portions that felt more drawn out than other parts, which made me feel like the actual story begins close to the fifty percent mark. This was a very subjective experience of course that may not be applicable to all readers.
The book is heavy on everything it presents, nothing is done in moderation. The biggest of that being all the heart that Jaster‘s books always have that this lovely one does too. I would highly recommend that you check the trigger warnings before diving. There are many strong sentiments, painful moments, death, gore, betrayal, etc. So, do enter with caution! Four and a half stars! Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is absolutely free for you! ❤
November 8, 2023
Rating: 5✨ (A million honestly!)
Spice: 3.75🌶
Thank you to the author for the eARC opportunity. Like always, this review is voluntary & honest.
Wow, I absolutely LOVED this book. It was such a perfect conclusion to Briar & Poet's story & overall just bittersweet. The characters in this series have made their way into my heart & I adore them WHOLEHEARTEDLY. I was fully invested in Briar & Poet getting their well-deserved HEA and they definitely did. It was absolute perfection. Also, can I just say that I LOVE Natalia's writing? It has a way of captivating you from the beginning & keeping you hooked the whole time. I'm obsessed, it's just beautiful.
Briar, my Queen's growth was incredible. There was such a vast difference in Briar from the first book, Trick, to this book in the best way and I loved that we got some parallel moments to show the difference or mentions/flashbacks of them. I was tremendously proud of her growth individually & as a leader, but also as a partner. Her passion for change & fairness, as well as her passion when it comes to love, whether it is loving Poet or loving her family, she will always love fiercely. She became an overall favorite of mine & I cannot wait to still see her in future books!
Poet, my goodness how I adore this man. And the way I screamed when his real name was finally revealed? (Not spoiling it sweetings 🤫). This man's personality was so complex in the best way. His witty personality, his fierce & protective nature when it comes to those he loves, his sharp tongue & the way he just EXUDES confidence & sensuality. Seeing him love fiercely & freely in this book made my heart sob of happiness. Poet as a partner, as an equal, was just perfection. The man is a leader & the way he thinks is honestly so attractive. I just love him with my whole heart.
The banter? Perfection. The spice? Deliciously scorching.
My baby Nicu deserves all the happiness & love in the world. That child will forever hold a place in my heart. Queen Avalea also owns my heart. A fierce mother, a fair Queen & a woman with a heart of gold. I loved seeing her relationship with Briar's little family grow. Aire, I love him so much. I cannot wait to potentially get his book in the future! Elliot, Cadence and the rest of the ladies were sweethearts & such loyal friends. They deserve their own HEA. We are also introduced to new characters that have me so intrigued for their own stories, I'm seriously on the edge of my seat needing to know more of them.
Overall, I loved this book dearly, as well as its characters & its world. I'm so excited to see the series continue & to learn more about the side characters we've grown to love & also be super intrigued by. Natalia truly wrote an ending so perfect for Briar & Poet, I can't say I wanted/needed more than this. It felt so real & it made my heart feel so full. It was truly a story for campfires. It was all, it was everything. 🧡
Spice: 3.75🌶
Thank you to the author for the eARC opportunity. Like always, this review is voluntary & honest.
Wow, I absolutely LOVED this book. It was such a perfect conclusion to Briar & Poet's story & overall just bittersweet. The characters in this series have made their way into my heart & I adore them WHOLEHEARTEDLY. I was fully invested in Briar & Poet getting their well-deserved HEA and they definitely did. It was absolute perfection. Also, can I just say that I LOVE Natalia's writing? It has a way of captivating you from the beginning & keeping you hooked the whole time. I'm obsessed, it's just beautiful.
Briar, my Queen's growth was incredible. There was such a vast difference in Briar from the first book, Trick, to this book in the best way and I loved that we got some parallel moments to show the difference or mentions/flashbacks of them. I was tremendously proud of her growth individually & as a leader, but also as a partner. Her passion for change & fairness, as well as her passion when it comes to love, whether it is loving Poet or loving her family, she will always love fiercely. She became an overall favorite of mine & I cannot wait to still see her in future books!
Poet, my goodness how I adore this man. And the way I screamed when his real name was finally revealed? (Not spoiling it sweetings 🤫). This man's personality was so complex in the best way. His witty personality, his fierce & protective nature when it comes to those he loves, his sharp tongue & the way he just EXUDES confidence & sensuality. Seeing him love fiercely & freely in this book made my heart sob of happiness. Poet as a partner, as an equal, was just perfection. The man is a leader & the way he thinks is honestly so attractive. I just love him with my whole heart.
The banter? Perfection. The spice? Deliciously scorching.
My baby Nicu deserves all the happiness & love in the world. That child will forever hold a place in my heart. Queen Avalea also owns my heart. A fierce mother, a fair Queen & a woman with a heart of gold. I loved seeing her relationship with Briar's little family grow. Aire, I love him so much. I cannot wait to potentially get his book in the future! Elliot, Cadence and the rest of the ladies were sweethearts & such loyal friends. They deserve their own HEA. We are also introduced to new characters that have me so intrigued for their own stories, I'm seriously on the edge of my seat needing to know more of them.
Overall, I loved this book dearly, as well as its characters & its world. I'm so excited to see the series continue & to learn more about the side characters we've grown to love & also be super intrigued by. Natalia truly wrote an ending so perfect for Briar & Poet, I can't say I wanted/needed more than this. It felt so real & it made my heart feel so full. It was truly a story for campfires. It was all, it was everything. 🧡
April 6, 2024
...Did anyone else feel like this whole book was "lather, rinse, repeat" only with "kidnapping, sex, plot to kill Briar"?
The writing was great when we had focus on Nicu, Briar, and Poet's connection (I loved the moment when Briar returns and Poet finds her snuggled up for story time with Nicu. She's all "I'm sorry I left our bed. I just missed him" and Poet goes "welcome to being a parent". Briar says "Is that what I am?", but we all know she wants to be called "Mama" and lo and behold, she is, just before the novel's end), as well as the political intrigue.
Best part: the intro of Jeryn and Flare... well, I read OG Dare and now I plan on buying the re-issue... after I just said I wouldn't! Anyone know when that will be released (still not giving away my OG copy though. I'm told it's actually no longer available)?
Poet and Briar just... got kinda stale after awhile. Also, never again do I want to picture anyone's breasts "lurching" before sex. Did we need three books for this one couple? Maybe two would've sufficed.
And now I've got cannon Q's:
*Did they actually get married or is it common law?
*Is their daughter from Dream gonna even exist? With all their doing-the-do on the fly, I would've thought she'd be in this book's ending.
*Can we get a reversal from Jeryn for Flare's infertility?! I literally wrote an unpublished fanfic of it. Or if not that, then we see Flare getting frustrated from not getting pregnant (we have seen her nurturing side in the OG Dare book, and now she wants to be connected to the person she loves in every conceivable -no pun intended-way. and Jeryn eventually having to tell her that not only is it never going to happen, but that he's technically the one responsible, having created the serum)? This would make trusting him a true test for her, but also further exploration into Jeryn's caring side, should they choose to adopt.
With all the skimming, (I'm not a prude, but fuck me, can they talk as much as they screw?) guess it's a 2.5?
The writing was great when we had focus on Nicu, Briar, and Poet's connection (I loved the moment when Briar returns and Poet finds her snuggled up for story time with Nicu. She's all "I'm sorry I left our bed. I just missed him" and Poet goes "welcome to being a parent". Briar says "Is that what I am?", but we all know she wants to be called "Mama" and lo and behold, she is, just before the novel's end), as well as the political intrigue.
Best part: the intro of Jeryn and Flare... well, I read OG Dare and now I plan on buying the re-issue... after I just said I wouldn't! Anyone know when that will be released (still not giving away my OG copy though. I'm told it's actually no longer available)?
Poet and Briar just... got kinda stale after awhile. Also, never again do I want to picture anyone's breasts "lurching" before sex. Did we need three books for this one couple? Maybe two would've sufficed.
And now I've got cannon Q's:
*Did they actually get married or is it common law?
*Is their daughter from Dream gonna even exist? With all their doing-the-do on the fly, I would've thought she'd be in this book's ending.
*Can we get a reversal from Jeryn for Flare's infertility?! I literally wrote an unpublished fanfic of it. Or if not that, then we see Flare getting frustrated from not getting pregnant (we have seen her nurturing side in the OG Dare book, and now she wants to be connected to the person she loves in every conceivable -no pun intended-way. and Jeryn eventually having to tell her that not only is it never going to happen, but that he's technically the one responsible, having created the serum)? This would make trusting him a true test for her, but also further exploration into Jeryn's caring side, should they choose to adopt.
With all the skimming, (I'm not a prude, but fuck me, can they talk as much as they screw?) guess it's a 2.5?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 7, 2023
I had the wonderful opportunity to read this ARC for an honest review.
Burn is the 3rd book, and conclusion to Poet and Briar's story. Make sure to check out my review of the 1st two books, Trick and Ruin.
I found it easy to get swept back into the world of The Dark Seasons. I love the atsmophere of the kingdom of autumn. I love Briar and her relationship with the land. As much as I love Poet, I became more anxious to get to her chapters with this book.
I loved where Briar took refuge and how Poet had to find her. I love Eliot amd Cadence and their loyalty and friendship.
I just adore Queen Avalea, and how she interacts with Poet and Nicu. And I love that these characters are fighting to create better lives for those called "born souls".
And Jeryn! Winter has entered the chat 👀
I had mentioned in my review of the first two books, that the spice can be a bit excessive, but it didnt take away from the plot. I think, in this book's case, the plot to spice ratio wasn't as balanced, and at times I would just skim through or skip to get back to the plot. That is the only reason I knocked off a star. But if extended spicey scenes are yout jam, this won't be an issue for you.
That being said, this book is beautifully written, and is a satisfying conclusion to Briar and Poets story!
18+ explicit scenes and language
Burn is the 3rd book, and conclusion to Poet and Briar's story. Make sure to check out my review of the 1st two books, Trick and Ruin.
I found it easy to get swept back into the world of The Dark Seasons. I love the atsmophere of the kingdom of autumn. I love Briar and her relationship with the land. As much as I love Poet, I became more anxious to get to her chapters with this book.
I loved where Briar took refuge and how Poet had to find her. I love Eliot amd Cadence and their loyalty and friendship.
I just adore Queen Avalea, and how she interacts with Poet and Nicu. And I love that these characters are fighting to create better lives for those called "born souls".
And Jeryn! Winter has entered the chat 👀
I had mentioned in my review of the first two books, that the spice can be a bit excessive, but it didnt take away from the plot. I think, in this book's case, the plot to spice ratio wasn't as balanced, and at times I would just skim through or skip to get back to the plot. That is the only reason I knocked off a star. But if extended spicey scenes are yout jam, this won't be an issue for you.
That being said, this book is beautifully written, and is a satisfying conclusion to Briar and Poets story!
18+ explicit scenes and language
May 31, 2026
2.5/5 stars
Unfortunately, I really struggled with the final book in the series…because of the spice 🫣😵💫!!
And this is coming from someone who loves spice, but for the first time ever, it genuinely got really on my nerves 🙄 Jester and his princess were so unbelievably horny all the time that it felt like the entire plot had been written around the spice rather than the other way around.
Which is a shame, because the plot was actually the part I cared about most. Unfortunately, there was barely anything left of it in this book, and what was there felt incredibly weak 🥲. Without spoiling anything, so many developments felt illogical and difficult to understand. I constantly found myself questioning why characters were making certain decisions.
Honestly, I was tempted to DNF this one several times, but I was too invested in the series and desperately wanted to know how it would end.
The book still had a few highlights, and it also teased the next couple, which definitely caught my attention. I really love this world, and the first book was absolutely phenomenal, so I’m willing to give the next installment a chance.
That being said, the third and final book following the Princess and her Jester was easily the weakest of the trilogy for me.
Unfortunately, I really struggled with the final book in the series…because of the spice 🫣😵💫!!
And this is coming from someone who loves spice, but for the first time ever, it genuinely got really on my nerves 🙄 Jester and his princess were so unbelievably horny all the time that it felt like the entire plot had been written around the spice rather than the other way around.
Which is a shame, because the plot was actually the part I cared about most. Unfortunately, there was barely anything left of it in this book, and what was there felt incredibly weak 🥲. Without spoiling anything, so many developments felt illogical and difficult to understand. I constantly found myself questioning why characters were making certain decisions.
Honestly, I was tempted to DNF this one several times, but I was too invested in the series and desperately wanted to know how it would end.
The book still had a few highlights, and it also teased the next couple, which definitely caught my attention. I really love this world, and the first book was absolutely phenomenal, so I’m willing to give the next installment a chance.
That being said, the third and final book following the Princess and her Jester was easily the weakest of the trilogy for me.
August 1, 2024
The story gave way to smut and the plot was lost 🥲 DNF at 60%
November 6, 2023
I was very lucky enough to receive an arc copy of this book and seasons I am so over the moon about it. I stumbled onto Trick and fell absolutely in love with the book, characters and world.
SPOILERS BELOW!
I didn’t think it was possible for each book to be better than the last but Burn truly was an amazing read for me. While reading, you can just see how much though and effort Natalia put into her world building. There is so much lore and information for the Seasons and their landscape and seeing it through Briars eyes, being in the Lost Treehouses and everything in-between was truly amazing. I would probably even read a book just about Autumns terrain, flora and fauna if Natalia wrote it. Also I hope we see something about the magical Acorns in Autumn in later books because it seems cool and also maybe important for future stories???
Besides the cool ass landscape and plants, there was SO much good spice in Burn. It went on for PAGES. Natalia was not playing around when she said this was a spicy book 😂 and I am HERE FOR IT.
I cried, laughed and seriously enjoyed this entire book.
Seeing Nicu grow up, and be around people who were kind to him seriously made my tear up. When he called Briar mama I also cried again. It was so heart warming. Also Briars sleep over with her mom was so cute and I loved that whole scene.
I really can’t wait to read about Jeryn and Aires books because I really liked both of those characters and it will be so cool to have a continuation of the world even if Poet and Briar aren’t the main characters.
Thank you for the arc and creating all of this goodness Natalia! ♥️♥️♥️
SPOILERS BELOW!
I didn’t think it was possible for each book to be better than the last but Burn truly was an amazing read for me. While reading, you can just see how much though and effort Natalia put into her world building. There is so much lore and information for the Seasons and their landscape and seeing it through Briars eyes, being in the Lost Treehouses and everything in-between was truly amazing. I would probably even read a book just about Autumns terrain, flora and fauna if Natalia wrote it. Also I hope we see something about the magical Acorns in Autumn in later books because it seems cool and also maybe important for future stories???
Besides the cool ass landscape and plants, there was SO much good spice in Burn. It went on for PAGES. Natalia was not playing around when she said this was a spicy book 😂 and I am HERE FOR IT.
I cried, laughed and seriously enjoyed this entire book.
Seeing Nicu grow up, and be around people who were kind to him seriously made my tear up. When he called Briar mama I also cried again. It was so heart warming. Also Briars sleep over with her mom was so cute and I loved that whole scene.
I really can’t wait to read about Jeryn and Aires books because I really liked both of those characters and it will be so cool to have a continuation of the world even if Poet and Briar aren’t the main characters.
Thank you for the arc and creating all of this goodness Natalia! ♥️♥️♥️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 6, 2026
3 ⭐
The beginning of this book had me completely hooked. It felt raw, emotional, and picked up perfectly where Ruin left off. I was so excited to see how everything would unfold.
Unfortunately, that excitement didn't last the entire book. After such a strong start, the story lost some of its momentum, and I found myself having to push through certain sections. The pacing slowed down more than I expected.
That said, I never stopped caring about Briar and Poet. They're still one of my favorite couples, and seeing their journey finally come to an end was incredibly satisfying. I appreciated that the ending gave their story the closure it deserved, even if getting there wasn't quite as engaging as I'd hoped.
Overall, I still enjoyed it, even if it didn't quite live up to the first two books.
Tropes:
♡ Forbidden Romance
♡ Princess × Court Jester
♡ Emotional Healing
♡ Royalty
♡ Found Family
♡ Touch Her and Die / Touch Him and Die
The beginning of this book had me completely hooked. It felt raw, emotional, and picked up perfectly where Ruin left off. I was so excited to see how everything would unfold.
Unfortunately, that excitement didn't last the entire book. After such a strong start, the story lost some of its momentum, and I found myself having to push through certain sections. The pacing slowed down more than I expected.
That said, I never stopped caring about Briar and Poet. They're still one of my favorite couples, and seeing their journey finally come to an end was incredibly satisfying. I appreciated that the ending gave their story the closure it deserved, even if getting there wasn't quite as engaging as I'd hoped.
Overall, I still enjoyed it, even if it didn't quite live up to the first two books.
Tropes:
♡ Forbidden Romance
♡ Princess × Court Jester
♡ Emotional Healing
♡ Royalty
♡ Found Family
♡ Touch Her and Die / Touch Him and Die
October 18, 2023
Burn is the last story for Briar and Poets main story line and what a great story Natalia has given us!
Briar and Poet are an absolute force of nature and I miss them already!
Briar and Poets love story is always at the forefront but what they stand for and what they want for their Kingdom is not far behind. These two have an uphill battle trying to make The Seasons better for all the people but if anyone can succeed it would be them. Individually they have their strengths but together they are unstoppable. They are strong, resilient, fierce and fight for each other, the ones they love and the ones that doesn’t have a voice to fight for themselves.
I love how Poet and Briar are written so differently. I feel that many books with dual POVs convey a personality change but don’t change how the characters speak or the vocabulary they use. Briar and Poet are so different in how they talk and their mannerisms and this is conveyed so well!
And the banter. The banter was masterful! The back and forth with Poet and ANY character is always so fun!
If you are looking for spice then Burn has ALL the spice. Natalia did not hold back on us. Poet and Briar are so passionate and raw that any less spice just would
Not have been our Jester and Thorn.
I loved ALL the moments with Nicu. That boy has a special place in my heart. If NICU is in a scene I’m probably going to be teary eyed.
We have a few new characters that are introduced. The Winter Prince and Flare. And our old Lady friends, Elliot and Aries are front and center for Burn too!
After all that, all I can say is Burn and really this entire series is a must read if you love SPICY fantasy romance. Be ready to laugh, cry, yell, curl your toes and blush.
Briar and Poet are an absolute force of nature and I miss them already!
Briar and Poets love story is always at the forefront but what they stand for and what they want for their Kingdom is not far behind. These two have an uphill battle trying to make The Seasons better for all the people but if anyone can succeed it would be them. Individually they have their strengths but together they are unstoppable. They are strong, resilient, fierce and fight for each other, the ones they love and the ones that doesn’t have a voice to fight for themselves.
I love how Poet and Briar are written so differently. I feel that many books with dual POVs convey a personality change but don’t change how the characters speak or the vocabulary they use. Briar and Poet are so different in how they talk and their mannerisms and this is conveyed so well!
And the banter. The banter was masterful! The back and forth with Poet and ANY character is always so fun!
If you are looking for spice then Burn has ALL the spice. Natalia did not hold back on us. Poet and Briar are so passionate and raw that any less spice just would
Not have been our Jester and Thorn.
I loved ALL the moments with Nicu. That boy has a special place in my heart. If NICU is in a scene I’m probably going to be teary eyed.
We have a few new characters that are introduced. The Winter Prince and Flare. And our old Lady friends, Elliot and Aries are front and center for Burn too!
After all that, all I can say is Burn and really this entire series is a must read if you love SPICY fantasy romance. Be ready to laugh, cry, yell, curl your toes and blush.
June 26, 2025
4.5 ⭐️ What a way to wrap up Briar and Poets story!! It was done in true "Briar & Poet" fashion! This book was steamy, it was sexy and as always, beautifully written. I will never stop raving about how much I love Natalia's poetic and bewitching writing style. I will admit, this book was heavy on the spice and not exactly plot heavy...but... I wasn't mad about it. Maybe a little jealous of Briar, because Poet is a literal GOD!! I knew going into this book, that it was going to be extremely spicy, so that definitely helped. Overall, I'm very excited to start the next book in the series, Dare! I'm already intrigued knowing that we will get to explore some new characters!
I would absolutely recommend the Foolish Kingdoms series to anyone who is looking for a Cozy/Dark Fantasy Romance series that is unique and deliciously spicy!
I would absolutely recommend the Foolish Kingdoms series to anyone who is looking for a Cozy/Dark Fantasy Romance series that is unique and deliciously spicy!
July 14, 2024
Loved loved loved loved it. I’m so sad to see Poet and Briar’s journey come to an end, but am so excited to read about Jeryn in the next book. I loved his character and am curious to learn more about him and Flare.
Poet and Briar are probably in my top five character couples. I love how much they grow and mature with each other. How they give one another complete trust and comfort. The writing between them was some of the best I’ve read so far this year. Their love story was just a beautiful thing to read.
I also really enjoyed the world building in the Autumn court. I also loved the inclusion of characters with disabilities and the treatment of them. I’m curious to see where others will end up and plan on reading the entire series!
Poet and Briar are probably in my top five character couples. I love how much they grow and mature with each other. How they give one another complete trust and comfort. The writing between them was some of the best I’ve read so far this year. Their love story was just a beautiful thing to read.
I also really enjoyed the world building in the Autumn court. I also loved the inclusion of characters with disabilities and the treatment of them. I’m curious to see where others will end up and plan on reading the entire series!
June 5, 2024
The way my heart will never forget Poet and Briar 😭
The spicy, action-packed conclusion of the court jester and Autumn princess' story was everything I wanted!
Natalia's ability to infuse emotion into her writing is remarkable. I felt like I was in the book, living and breathing with the characters, and I just 😩 I feel like this series will be a yearly reread for me because I will start to miss Poet's sassy mouth and Briar's fierce strength.
The spicy, action-packed conclusion of the court jester and Autumn princess' story was everything I wanted!
Natalia's ability to infuse emotion into her writing is remarkable. I felt like I was in the book, living and breathing with the characters, and I just 😩 I feel like this series will be a yearly reread for me because I will start to miss Poet's sassy mouth and Briar's fierce strength.
March 24, 2025
This end to the trilogy and the amount of fucking that goes on is this is mind blowing in the best of ways since these two are completely gone for each other but just k ow you’ll need a tall glass of water and a snack to get through this book. Great story and the author kept the characters true to their story arcs all the way through which I so appreciate! 🖤♥️
November 14, 2023
I can't believe Briar and Poet's story is over!
RTC
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December 9, 2024
Ughhh I didn’t expect to tear up but here we are 🥹 I know it isn’t the last we will see of Briar and Poet but I am sad to have come to the end of their story.
In this epic conclusion to their story, Briar and Poet’s resilience is so strong, even when it seems like all is lost they keep fighting. And boy does their love and devotion for each other stand the test of time. You can feel the intimacy between the two of them and oh my is the spice spicing in this one.
Poet will stop at nothing if anyone lays a hand on his Princess but he also lets Briar fight her own battles with him right beside her. While Briar may have been knocked down a bit, Poet is right there to remind her of who she is.
It takes a lot for me to tear up but there were some lovely tender moments that got me in this one. I am going to miss reading these two. However, we get to meet some new characters in this story which setups up beautifully to move into the next book in this series. I am anxious to read more about grumpy Jeryn and Flare in the next book Dare.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
In this epic conclusion to their story, Briar and Poet’s resilience is so strong, even when it seems like all is lost they keep fighting. And boy does their love and devotion for each other stand the test of time. You can feel the intimacy between the two of them and oh my is the spice spicing in this one.
Poet will stop at nothing if anyone lays a hand on his Princess but he also lets Briar fight her own battles with him right beside her. While Briar may have been knocked down a bit, Poet is right there to remind her of who she is.
It takes a lot for me to tear up but there were some lovely tender moments that got me in this one. I am going to miss reading these two. However, we get to meet some new characters in this story which setups up beautifully to move into the next book in this series. I am anxious to read more about grumpy Jeryn and Flare in the next book Dare.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
November 4, 2023
Natalia's writing reads like poetry. The way she builds a scene is absolutely beautiful. I fell in love with Poet and Briar, not just for the romance but for their love of one another. Burn was the perfect ending of their story. Can't wait to read more from the Foolish Kingdoms!
May 25, 2026
Cause I can't give it a zero
July 14, 2026
I took my time finishing this book because I didn’t want to come to and end for Briar and Poet’s main story! I love love love this series so much!
July 18, 2026
It took me a month to read this UGH. It was a mix of the book being just okay and because I was pursuing other hobbies. I fear this one was a whole lotta nothing with not much of a satisfying ending. The damsel in distress trope wasn’t troping for me. I wish there was a bit more angst. On that note though, there were wayyy too many instances of team Briar taking an L. It was so bleak that I wasn’t even wanting to continue reading. :/
In summary, this one was okay. I’m not sure if I’ll continue on this series because I’m currently 3 books behind with other people smh.
In summary, this one was okay. I’m not sure if I’ll continue on this series because I’m currently 3 books behind with other people smh.
November 7, 2023
About six months ago, I read a recommendation for the first book in this series, Trick. I was skeptical about its premise; I couldn't get past the incongruous image of a sexy jester! In response, the author Natalia Jaster challenged me to give the first book a chance. After giving it some thought, I decided that I really had nothing to lose, and shortly thereafter, I was able to tell her and others that Poet and Briar surprised me in the best possible ways, to the point that I became an ARC reader for Burn (and I'm so glad to have had this opportunity).
Burn continues in the same vein as the two previous books, particularly in its attention to emotion and human strengths and weaknesses. Book #3 picks up where Ruin ends, and immediately draws in the reader to the anguish of that moment and the time that immediately follows while Briar and Poet are inevitably separated. Naturally that cannot last forever (it *is* a romance, after all, and romance readers need their HEAs). Their reunion is epic, and leads to resolution of the conflicts established in the prior two books, most notably Ruin.
Burn continues all that readers expect from this series, including rich settings tied closely to the natural world, a believable fantasy plot, as well as unique characters. There is really nothing bad to say about a book that delivers what readers want from it (e.g., Poet with and without his leather pants; Poet's insatiable appetite for everything Briar; Poet as the fierce protector of those who he loves... and the spice that readers expect from works by Natalia Jaster). All of this is paired with a highly satisfactory and logical story, culminating in conclusions to threads introduced in both previous books. As before, this third part is untainted by tired tropes, but is enhanced by the inclusion of unique literary undercurrents that give depth to this world.
While there is much to love, I wish that there had been a bit more room for internal growth for the likable FMC and MMC, as each character and their relationship is almost too perfect. At the same time, the major villain character still seems a bit too over the top in being a bad actor, to the point that it seems somewhat unbelievable that they would have any allies. Finally, the introduction of a new villain (likely a morally gray character who will ultimately follow their own arc of growth and redemption) was intriguing and timely; I wish that this storyline would have had just a smidge more development than it did in this volume. These are small complaints about a story that is otherwise exactly what I wanted out of this read.
Without a doubt, I will count down to the release of the next book, and will keep encouraging others to give this series a try.
Burn continues in the same vein as the two previous books, particularly in its attention to emotion and human strengths and weaknesses. Book #3 picks up where Ruin ends, and immediately draws in the reader to the anguish of that moment and the time that immediately follows while Briar and Poet are inevitably separated. Naturally that cannot last forever (it *is* a romance, after all, and romance readers need their HEAs). Their reunion is epic, and leads to resolution of the conflicts established in the prior two books, most notably Ruin.
Burn continues all that readers expect from this series, including rich settings tied closely to the natural world, a believable fantasy plot, as well as unique characters. There is really nothing bad to say about a book that delivers what readers want from it (e.g., Poet with and without his leather pants; Poet's insatiable appetite for everything Briar; Poet as the fierce protector of those who he loves... and the spice that readers expect from works by Natalia Jaster). All of this is paired with a highly satisfactory and logical story, culminating in conclusions to threads introduced in both previous books. As before, this third part is untainted by tired tropes, but is enhanced by the inclusion of unique literary undercurrents that give depth to this world.
While there is much to love, I wish that there had been a bit more room for internal growth for the likable FMC and MMC, as each character and their relationship is almost too perfect. At the same time, the major villain character still seems a bit too over the top in being a bad actor, to the point that it seems somewhat unbelievable that they would have any allies. Finally, the introduction of a new villain (likely a morally gray character who will ultimately follow their own arc of growth and redemption) was intriguing and timely; I wish that this storyline would have had just a smidge more development than it did in this volume. These are small complaints about a story that is otherwise exactly what I wanted out of this read.
Without a doubt, I will count down to the release of the next book, and will keep encouraging others to give this series a try.
November 8, 2023
This was a satisfying conclusion to Briar and Poet’s story. If you’re a fan of the OG Foolish Kingdoms series and are curious to know what shenanigans these two precious beans get up to before the events in Dare I highly recommend reading this trilogy. I’m even more excited now to read Flare and Jeryn’s story!
I was aware that Burn is the spiciest book Natalia has written—and it certainly is SPICY—however it did feel a bit excessive at times. I skimmed through the majority of those chapters and doing so always threw me out of the story… :( I kinda expected a little more out of Briar’s banishment too and felt the conflict after Ruin’s ending was overcome a little too easily.
Overall though I still enjoyed the story and am forever grateful for Natalia taking the time to flesh out Briar and Poet’s story. The ending will leave you teary eyed and crying those happy tears.
I was aware that Burn is the spiciest book Natalia has written—and it certainly is SPICY—however it did feel a bit excessive at times. I skimmed through the majority of those chapters and doing so always threw me out of the story… :( I kinda expected a little more out of Briar’s banishment too and felt the conflict after Ruin’s ending was overcome a little too easily.
Overall though I still enjoyed the story and am forever grateful for Natalia taking the time to flesh out Briar and Poet’s story. The ending will leave you teary eyed and crying those happy tears.
August 24, 2026
Hmmmmm, I don’t really know how to put this into words but I did feel this one was lacking. The first book was so phenomenal and the second was good but not as good as the first. This one? I was racing to the end. I got so tired of reading the smut I was skipping it. I got tired of any time we got actual PLOT the two mc’s were thinking about sex. Don’t get me wrong, the plot and story? GREAT! I also LOVED every character (except you know who). It was just too much of one thing can make it bad ya know? However I will continue the series, and Poet and Briar will forever be near and dear to my heart.
November 6, 2023
I was provided an ARC & an audio copy of this book by the author and am leaving this review voluntarily. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
“A tale for campfires. That is all. That is everything.”
As the story of Poet and Briar draws to its conclusion, I can confirm with teary eyes that I was TRICKED, RUINED and BURNED along the way— and I’m quite certain that I wouldn’t have had it any other way.
This headstrong and fierce princess and her sharp tongued jester utterly bewitched me with their strength as well as their love, and I think Burn was a beautifully written PERFECT way for their journey to conclude.
That said, there were some wildly lovable side characters with equally compelling backstories, so I am beyond thrilled and very excited to learn we’ll be seeing some more of them over the course of the three remaining books the author has plans for within the series!
*EDIT TO ADD that the audio is phenomenal. Emotionally right on the money, and the narrators have done an immaculate job of bringing everything between Poet and Briar to life.
Thank you so much, Natalia, for allowing me to be an advance reader and for the gifted audio copy! As always, I will definitely be coming back for more.
“A tale for campfires. That is all. That is everything.”
As the story of Poet and Briar draws to its conclusion, I can confirm with teary eyes that I was TRICKED, RUINED and BURNED along the way— and I’m quite certain that I wouldn’t have had it any other way.
This headstrong and fierce princess and her sharp tongued jester utterly bewitched me with their strength as well as their love, and I think Burn was a beautifully written PERFECT way for their journey to conclude.
That said, there were some wildly lovable side characters with equally compelling backstories, so I am beyond thrilled and very excited to learn we’ll be seeing some more of them over the course of the three remaining books the author has plans for within the series!
*EDIT TO ADD that the audio is phenomenal. Emotionally right on the money, and the narrators have done an immaculate job of bringing everything between Poet and Briar to life.
Thank you so much, Natalia, for allowing me to be an advance reader and for the gifted audio copy! As always, I will definitely be coming back for more.
December 2, 2024
Like… without the copious and graphic PAGES of smut, this plot could’ve been an email.
November 10, 2023
I would like to begin by thanking the author for an e-ARC of the book in exchange for a completely honest review of the book.
My rating is closer to about a 4.5
I absolutely ADORED this book. Briar, Poet and their little clan have my whole heart. They collectively all bring such warmth and it's kind of bittersweet to see their story come to an end. That being said this was such an immensely satisfying conclusion to Briar and Poet's story. They are a tale that I will hold close to me always. Truly a story for campfires with how exciting and beautiful every moment of it was.
Briar in book 1 and Briar in this one are two completely different people and that is so telling of her growth. She has taken every experience and adversity that she faces to propel her towards her goal. The ending of book 2 had my heart in my throat for fear of her. I am so inspired by how she was able to persevere even stronger despite the forces that seek to cause her demise. Briar is such an incredibly intelligent, resourceful, kind, and compassionate character that I will always support with my whole chest.
Poet did things to my heart. I mean he was always perfection, but he is especially protective, possessive, and unhinged in this. They dare mess with his princess ? Then they shall face the wrath of a jester with a wicked tongue. Poet continues to be the sexy, cunning, and witty court jester that we love him for. But, his "alpha male" tendencies really came out because of all the threats being thrown at his beloved thorn left and right. We finally discover his real name in this and I literally screamed when I saw it. Having this new piece of information about him felt so special for some reason.
Boy was this book spicy. Like I am not playing when I say that there was pure PAGES of smut and honestly I was here for it. Poet and Briar have grown so much as a couple from book 1 until now. They harbor something so precious, undeniably passionate, and healthy. These two are partners and equals in every single sense of the word. They bicker, and challenge one another, but still remain united as well as helpless in love at the end of it all. In each book, we see their relationship continuously shift and grow into something strong and worthy of envy. I love how they both fought so ferociously for each other and their little family with Nicu. Briar and Poet are such a power couple. Their love story is one that I will always look back to with fondness, awe, and they will never cease to cause me to swoon.
I felt like everything was rounded up quietly nicely and the ending that our beloved characters got is nothing short of fitting. I loved seeing Poet and Briar get their HEA, but still continue to strive towards their goals of peace and justice for the oppressed and overlooked in their society. Their dedication to their campaign was inspiring and realistic. Movements take time and I hope to see their progression with it in the books for the other characters.
In conclusion this story is one that I will hold dearly. I undeniably fell in love with the characters, the world, and the greater sociopolitical themes that it seeks to address. Natalia definitely laid down the groundwork for more books set in this same world and I am literally so excited. The next story will follow a certain feisty young lady and a dark prince of winter. I hope we continue to learn more about the world and I will literally scream if we get more Poet + Briar cameos.
My rating is closer to about a 4.5
I absolutely ADORED this book. Briar, Poet and their little clan have my whole heart. They collectively all bring such warmth and it's kind of bittersweet to see their story come to an end. That being said this was such an immensely satisfying conclusion to Briar and Poet's story. They are a tale that I will hold close to me always. Truly a story for campfires with how exciting and beautiful every moment of it was.
Briar in book 1 and Briar in this one are two completely different people and that is so telling of her growth. She has taken every experience and adversity that she faces to propel her towards her goal. The ending of book 2 had my heart in my throat for fear of her. I am so inspired by how she was able to persevere even stronger despite the forces that seek to cause her demise. Briar is such an incredibly intelligent, resourceful, kind, and compassionate character that I will always support with my whole chest.
Poet did things to my heart. I mean he was always perfection, but he is especially protective, possessive, and unhinged in this. They dare mess with his princess ? Then they shall face the wrath of a jester with a wicked tongue. Poet continues to be the sexy, cunning, and witty court jester that we love him for. But, his "alpha male" tendencies really came out because of all the threats being thrown at his beloved thorn left and right. We finally discover his real name in this and I literally screamed when I saw it. Having this new piece of information about him felt so special for some reason.
Boy was this book spicy. Like I am not playing when I say that there was pure PAGES of smut and honestly I was here for it. Poet and Briar have grown so much as a couple from book 1 until now. They harbor something so precious, undeniably passionate, and healthy. These two are partners and equals in every single sense of the word. They bicker, and challenge one another, but still remain united as well as helpless in love at the end of it all. In each book, we see their relationship continuously shift and grow into something strong and worthy of envy. I love how they both fought so ferociously for each other and their little family with Nicu. Briar and Poet are such a power couple. Their love story is one that I will always look back to with fondness, awe, and they will never cease to cause me to swoon.
I felt like everything was rounded up quietly nicely and the ending that our beloved characters got is nothing short of fitting. I loved seeing Poet and Briar get their HEA, but still continue to strive towards their goals of peace and justice for the oppressed and overlooked in their society. Their dedication to their campaign was inspiring and realistic. Movements take time and I hope to see their progression with it in the books for the other characters.
In conclusion this story is one that I will hold dearly. I undeniably fell in love with the characters, the world, and the greater sociopolitical themes that it seeks to address. Natalia definitely laid down the groundwork for more books set in this same world and I am literally so excited. The next story will follow a certain feisty young lady and a dark prince of winter. I hope we continue to learn more about the world and I will literally scream if we get more Poet + Briar cameos.
November 5, 2023
Overall ratings:
✨ 100/5 (I said what I said!)
🌶 4/5
I'm so honored to have been able to ARC read all three of these babies & talk with Natalia a few times. Honestly, from the bottom of my entire heart - thank you. For creating these characters, these stories, and giving me so much life.
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Review:
Natalia does it again. Seriously, the way she writes should be studied. Her words are so beautiful and the way she weaves a story is breathtaking.
Burn was the most beautiful way to end Briar and Poet's story and I'm still so thankful she wrote two more books for them because years ago when I read the original version of Trick, I became completed enchanted with Poet & Briar - so would I ever turn down more of them? Nay, perish the thought!
Poet will always render me speechless with his devotion to Briar and Nicu. His words, the way he can uses his wit and tongue as his main weapon. How he can outsmart everyone and anyone. Literally every scene where Poet goes head to head (or tongue to tongue) with someone will have me cackling. How he gave Briar the means to be the best version of herself and how he would walk through fire (literally) for his princess. Poet is hands down one of the most unique characters I've ever read - Natalia did such an amazing job creating a character as enchating as Poet. His POVS are some of my favorite.
And Briar's resiliance and strength, her loyalty to her court, people and family. Briar's love for Poet and Nicu. Every moment we got with her and Nicu, my heart just swelled. Briar's growth over this trilogy was perfection.
Briar & Poet are forever one of my all time favorite couples. Their love story is so damn beautiful. Truly the most perfect campfire story.
Some of my favorite scenes/things:
- Their reunion scene? My heart! 🥹
- The entire chapter filled with various sexy time scenes? 🥵
- Any and all Nicu scenes 💕
- The first meeting with Jeryn & Poet had me crying laughing 😂
- Poet going in on the Summer King 💀
- Briar and her mother's relationship growth
- The Summer Queen going in on her husband 💀
And as someone who read the original series - meeting Aire, Aspen, Flare and Jeryn again but, more of a origin into how they all knew each other and Briar & Poet prior to their respective books was so much fun!
Honestly, I'll forever worship the ground Natalia walks on for her writing and bringing these beautiful characters and stories to life. And can I just say, no one writes more beautiful smut then Natalia and yes, I meant beautiful. 😅 If you read these books, you'll understand.
If you love these, you'll love this series!
❤ Enemies to Lovers
🖤 A Bisexual, witty, sexy as sin Jester MMC
❤ A Princess who grows into herself and is extremely resiliant, strong willed, fierce, loyal and loving.
🖤 Beautiful World building
❤ Found Family
🖤 All the spicy scenes (like chapters full of spice; including pegging, sex on a throne, & sex in the rain)
❤️ Never ending banter
🖤 Virgin fmc & reformed rake mmc
❤️ Political/Court intrigue
🖤 Fantasy
Warning: Ableism is a World conflict!
Please heed any content warnings.
✨ 100/5 (I said what I said!)
🌶 4/5
I'm so honored to have been able to ARC read all three of these babies & talk with Natalia a few times. Honestly, from the bottom of my entire heart - thank you. For creating these characters, these stories, and giving me so much life.
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Review:
Natalia does it again. Seriously, the way she writes should be studied. Her words are so beautiful and the way she weaves a story is breathtaking.
Burn was the most beautiful way to end Briar and Poet's story and I'm still so thankful she wrote two more books for them because years ago when I read the original version of Trick, I became completed enchanted with Poet & Briar - so would I ever turn down more of them? Nay, perish the thought!
Poet will always render me speechless with his devotion to Briar and Nicu. His words, the way he can uses his wit and tongue as his main weapon. How he can outsmart everyone and anyone. Literally every scene where Poet goes head to head (or tongue to tongue) with someone will have me cackling. How he gave Briar the means to be the best version of herself and how he would walk through fire (literally) for his princess. Poet is hands down one of the most unique characters I've ever read - Natalia did such an amazing job creating a character as enchating as Poet. His POVS are some of my favorite.
And Briar's resiliance and strength, her loyalty to her court, people and family. Briar's love for Poet and Nicu. Every moment we got with her and Nicu, my heart just swelled. Briar's growth over this trilogy was perfection.
Briar & Poet are forever one of my all time favorite couples. Their love story is so damn beautiful. Truly the most perfect campfire story.
Some of my favorite scenes/things:
- Their reunion scene? My heart! 🥹
- The entire chapter filled with various sexy time scenes? 🥵
- Any and all Nicu scenes 💕
- The first meeting with Jeryn & Poet had me crying laughing 😂
- Poet going in on the Summer King 💀
- Briar and her mother's relationship growth
- The Summer Queen going in on her husband 💀
And as someone who read the original series - meeting Aire, Aspen, Flare and Jeryn again but, more of a origin into how they all knew each other and Briar & Poet prior to their respective books was so much fun!
Honestly, I'll forever worship the ground Natalia walks on for her writing and bringing these beautiful characters and stories to life. And can I just say, no one writes more beautiful smut then Natalia and yes, I meant beautiful. 😅 If you read these books, you'll understand.
If you love these, you'll love this series!
❤ Enemies to Lovers
🖤 A Bisexual, witty, sexy as sin Jester MMC
❤ A Princess who grows into herself and is extremely resiliant, strong willed, fierce, loyal and loving.
🖤 Beautiful World building
❤ Found Family
🖤 All the spicy scenes (like chapters full of spice; including pegging, sex on a throne, & sex in the rain)
❤️ Never ending banter
🖤 Virgin fmc & reformed rake mmc
❤️ Political/Court intrigue
🖤 Fantasy
Warning: Ableism is a World conflict!
Please heed any content warnings.
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