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Dark World: The Faerie Games #3

Geküsst (Die Feenspiele 3)

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Die Feenspiele – Der Fantasy Jugendbuch Bestseller aus den USA.
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Bei den Feenspielen heißt Töten oder getötet werden. Und ich werde überleben, koste es, was es wolle.

Wer wird den nächsten Wettkampf gewinnen und Kaiser der Villa werden? Darf ich Julian anvertrauen, dass wir Seelenverwandte sind? Und was am wichtigsten Kann ich Octavia besiegen und die Spiele lebend verlassen?

Eines steht fest, ich werde nicht aufgeben. Denn ich bin Selena Pearce - Prinzessin von Avalon, das Kind einer mächtigen Hexe und eines Feenprinzen, und meine Magie stammt von Jupiter selbst.

Und ich werde nicht länger zulassen, dass die Angst mich kontrolliert.

310 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 9, 2019

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Michelle Madow

70 books3,393 followers
Michelle Madow is a USA Today bestselling author of fantasy romance novels filled with forbidden love, elemental magic, and epic twists that readers never see coming. With over three million books sold and translations in multiple languages, her addictive stories have captured hearts around the world.

She wrote her first novel in college and never looked back. Now, with 50 books published (and counting), she spends her time dreaming up magical realms and devastating romances that keep readers hooked from page one.

Originally from Maryland, she spent nearly two decades in Florida before a brief chapter in NYC—and now she’s back in the Sunshine State, where golden days fuel her creativity and moonlight sparks her imagination.

When she’s not writing, she’s likely getting lost in the magical world of reading, plotting her next big twist, or reminiscing about her travels to all seven continents.

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Profile Image for ☆☆Hannah☆☆.
3,182 reviews46 followers
January 4, 2020
Overall this was good. We had to deal with more of the fights and challenges. The good news is that that part of the story is over and someone terrible has finally died. However, now Selena has to move on to another quest. This sets us up for the next book.
Profile Image for Lauren.
543 reviews41 followers
February 29, 2024
Oh, my gosh... it's Survior meets The Hunger Games... part three! Good news, it finally comes to a conclusion in this book. Does Selena and her soulmate get to live their lives in peace, hopping between Earth and Fairy to live happily ever after? Of course not. We need to drag this story out beyond the games, of course. No, now, like her friends and family, Selena gets a quest of her own... and the book ends. I'm really regretting buying the whole series!
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Profile Image for The Casual Reader.
52 reviews
December 29, 2020
I loved this book mainly because Selena feels an undeniable attraction to Julian yet in stead of Falling into his arms she remains strong puts up a strong façade. I hate those books where the heroine has to be strong and avoid the main love interest and their tripping over their feet to get to the main love interest/antagonist/maybe enemy. So yeah, I would put Selena up their in strong female heroines. I mean she avoided her soulmate and kept her feelings a secret.

Also stupid question can she fly? I mean she does have wings right?
Profile Image for Kendall {Book Crazy}.
1,479 reviews
December 14, 2019
I read an ARC of the last book in this series and I read ARCs of the prequels series to this one and I've enjoyed all the books! I was excited to continue with this series because the last book had a lot in it and left the story at an intriguing ending! I wasn't sure when this book was supposed to be releasing, but the author actually released it a lot earlier than planned lol! I received an ARC of it and read it as soon as I could! After reading, I can say that I enjoyed it! I felt like the author continued on the plot perfectly and there was a lot in it! The plot had plenty of romance between the main character and her love interest, which developed even further! I loved that it did! There were a few surprises as well and these scenes added a lot to the plot and changed things! There was a lot of action and suspense as well! The characters were again amazing and made this book even better! Selena was again the main female character, and Selena was determined in this book and she knew what she had to do! I did feel for her because she went through a lot and had some big decisions to make! Selena tried though and she really held her own! Julian was again the main male character and love interest of Selena! Julian was in this book a lot, which I loved! Julian also supported Selena and he was always there for her to talk things through and help her! I loved that their relationship grew as well because they make quite a couple! Torrence was also a main female character as well because half of this book was written from her point of view! I loved Torrence in this book! Like Selena, Torrence was determined and did what she had to do to get what she needed! This put her in danger and I can see it potentially having an impact in future books! The books in this series and the prequel series have all been written from a few different point of views, so I knew that this book was going to be written the same way! It was and although most of it was written from Selena's point of view, but a lot of chapters were written from Torrence's point of view and then there was one chapter from Sorcha's point of view as well! I loved this book being written this way because it allowed for more things to happen in the plot and it helped me connect with all the characters as well and for more characters to be in the book! I now can't wait to read the next book in this series! I know that it's going to be a few months wait, but that isn't that long of a wait and this book did release early! I'll definitely be anticipating its release and I can't wait to find out what's going to happen next! This book was also left at the perfect place to lead into the next book! I also love the cover for this book a lot! It suits the book perfectly and you can see how well it does after you read the book! I love that it has the same cover model on it as well because she's the perfect Selena! Big thank you to Michelle for an ARC of The Faerie Mates!
Profile Image for Kayla.
435 reviews93 followers
December 15, 2019
First of all, I just want to say thank you to Michelle Madow for giving me an ARC of this book to read in exchange for an honest review. No compensation was given, offered, or taken to alter the opinion.

The Faerie Mates is the third book in the Faerie Games series by Michelle Madow. The Faerie Mates definitely took this series to a darker place. It's so well written that you can clearly picture everything, as if you were watching it all take place through one of the orbs. The betrayals, secrets, romance, and action all combine to make this the most exciting book in the series. The Faerie Games are brutal, but we finally get to see them come to an end! However, this series is far from over and I can't wait to read the next book, The Faerie Wand!
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572 reviews41 followers
December 21, 2019
Let the games continue, not only in the Coliseum but at the villa as well. Its seems like everyone is out to save their own skin but is the some that Selena can trust. This is where everyone must so their true colors with it coming to an end. As for Torrence and their mission thing start of great but when things get bad decisions must be made and every choice could change your life. Full of action, romance and secrets that will keep you captured in Michelle's world she has built.
Profile Image for Jennifer Libby.
118 reviews1 follower
December 5, 2019
Holy smokes. This third part of the series is dark and twisted. Selena and Julian face some tough obstacles including new monsters and the other champions. There are surprises from multiple quadrants. People are involved in ways not expected as you think when you first met them. It’s well written and addicting. I can’t wait for the next installment of the series.
Profile Image for Lady The Owls.
389 reviews1 follower
December 5, 2019
Amazing, I was stuck reading from page to page as the story went further and further. So much goes on that makes it impossible for me to list all I loved here. Exciting and action packed is the best two I can think of to explain the story and feelings it gives. I do recommend this book and all the books in the DarkWorld.

Profile Image for C. Erani Kole.
1,709 reviews51 followers
January 3, 2021
Things got ugly in cruel ways

So, I enjoyed this a lot more. Mainly has to do with Selena's friend who is in a love triangle. I'm enjoying Torrence's journey more because of her thing with a distant and cocky guy in her search party. The ending was an interesting twist and I both like and dislike that only now are the crowds being questioned in regards to how genuine their bloodthirst is. This plague thing in the background is also nice, and I'm honestly still hoping that Felix didn't mean what he said...
Profile Image for Emma.
196 reviews10 followers
June 29, 2021
I liked this one too. I will say that it kinda annoyed me that in the description it hyped up the “should I tell him we’re soulmates or not?” and then like 3 chapters in she confesses. They definitely should have put more emphasis on the other more significant events in the book. Oh well. Still a great read!
Profile Image for Alexa Kelley.
179 reviews2 followers
June 6, 2024
4.25 ⭐️ This is my favorite so far, I am devouring this series!
Profile Image for Wolf (Alpha).
919 reviews12 followers
March 22, 2022
Amazing. This book was filled with deceit. I hate how Cassia was betrayed and how she died. I hated Octavia for torturing her all because she was jealous. I love that before Bridget died she shows Selena that Julian is her soulmate and helps Selena harness her powers. I loved that Octavia is finally killed and Julian and Selena win.
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Profile Image for WillowCreekBookFairy.
60 reviews
July 5, 2021
The games are FINALLY over. I didn't like this book much more than the other two but they were at least good enough to make me want to find out what happens. I don't like to trash books, but I found this one to be predictable and kind of disgusting. Here is a rundown on why:

•This is so much like Hunger Games that when you find out they are soulmates you know exactly what is going to happen. I was hoping maybe she would deviate from that storyline and do something different, but alas, no.
•I was disgusted by the torture and could barely get through that scene (I will say I am kind of a wuss and DO NOT like reading/ watching that kind of thing AT ALL, so comparatively it may not be that bad for many other people).
•I was completely disappointed in how anticlimactic it was when Selena finally defeated her biggest nemesis.
•I got the feeling the author was just as uncomfortable writing the sex scenes as I was reading them (and I do read romance novels, so different scenario than the torture thing). If she really felt the need to include it, for the age of the characters I felt it should have been done much more tactfully. Plus, she's a (virgin) teenage girl and she doesn't care if the entire Otherworld can see exactly what she's doing? Yeah right.
•I was a bit bored by the side story, maybe because it felt too much like a Percy Jackson quest. Plus the whole thing with the sexist vampires was sooooo irritating. I wondered to myself "what's the point of this, just to piss women off?"
•We never do find out the truth about Felix, which annoyed me too. However, that fact is consistent with his character so I understand why that was done.

I don't like leaving completely negative reviews, but I'm sitting here trying to think of something I liked about this book and can only come up with two things, and they both have a 'however.'
1. Selena is finally done being so dumb about Julian and they are finally together. However, Torrence takes her place in the stupidity department.
2. The games are FINALLY over. However, from early on in this book it was predictable, and for me, anticlimactic.

Debating whether I will continue with this series. I kept reading because I wanted to find out what happens with the games and between Selena and Julian. Now that the games are over maybe there will be an original storyline?
Profile Image for Sofia Lazaridou.
2,863 reviews136 followers
December 14, 2019
The faerie mates is the third book in the Dark World: The Faerie Games series by Michelle Madow. It's not a stand-alone novel and I would recommend begging the series from the start. Each book is a part of Selena's journey, so it's for the best to not skip anything.

This is the most brutal book I have read so far from the author. There is a certain death that I felt like it shouldn't have been described in so many details. I bonded with that character and their death just made my stomach drop. I couldn't believe what I was reading.

One thing that annoys me the most is a certain pair of not so secondary characters (one of them even tells the story for a few chapters) who are stubborn and filled with pride and resume to acknowledge that they are mates. I want them in the next book to admit their feelings. It would be one less worry in my mind when it comes to the characters of this world.

The series is going on strong and I am excited and sad at the same time. I didn't want to see some characters go, while I couldn't care less for some others. A wish I had during the time I was reading the book was to have more characters narrate the story. 2 are not enough and if I recall correctly, in another series, we had plenty of characters tell their story, while the series was supposed to be about only one person. I kept wondering about some people's motives and what was truly going on.

Overall, the book was good and brutal (I have to say it again). It was a roller coaster of emotions and it's not something you want to miss.
Profile Image for Merry Chapman.
2,563 reviews23 followers
December 4, 2019
If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would! This 3rd book in the series BLEW ME AWAY! So many things happening at once, twisting and turning until you are totally in awe of the ending and the addiction has set in firmly and now you can't wait to see what will happen next! With the Faerie games on and it is a kill or be killed situation we see some alliances switch again and again. Who can Selena trust? How does she tell Julian he is her soulmate and they are destined to be together, especially if only one contestant can remain standing in the end. Will Octavia finally get her revenge against Selena? And what is going on with Torence and company looking to save Selena from the Otherworld? We are treated to adventure twisted within adventure with two groups. I could describe all kinds of things happening from killing, to the gods, to romance... BUT I won't because you just have to read this series. Once you open the first page of the first book in this series, You WILL become addicted and want more! This 3rd book is fast paced, full of adventure, back stabbing, revenge, killing and Selena getting stronger and stronger in her desire to win. I received and ARC from the author but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
478 reviews2 followers
December 5, 2019
Once again Michelle Madow continues this series with a storyline of Love, Grief & Betrayal as Selena & Julian fight to keep friends safe & enemies duped... life is never that simple...The realism & creativity of writing makes you feel like you are sat in the seats of the Colosseum cheering alongside the fae and covering your eyes & ears with the brutality of the games as the gods twist things bringing survival more of a challenge, will Julian ever know Selena’s secret? Will it be reciprocated? ..The storyline of Torrance running alongside this works so well..Who said Children’s Stories wast real? ..we see the quest build momentum and danger increase as they fight with one goal in mind to rescue Selena... Both are running out of time... Torrance has to make sacrifices & Selena & Julian are left with Darkness & Evil about to fall all around them...I absolutely love and enjoy this series, as soon as I see a release date I’m there waiting to completely devour it... The Fairie Wand is next and I cant wait. Recommendation 100% for this series or anything Michelle Madow writes never disappoints as her vigour, ferocity, lethality, fortitude along with Her ingenious imagination always shines through.
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Author 38 books40 followers
December 6, 2019
This is probably the most thrilling and sad book I've read in a while. I enjoyed it, that much is true but it made me cry as well. These Faerie Games are brutal! Since this is the third book in an ongoing series, the story continued from where it had left on from book two. I don't want to spoil it for anyone so I will just say that this book will wrap up a few things while there are things that are left unanswered. I enjoyed the little twist in the end. It was very well-done and has made me more curious as to what will happen next. I can't wait to read the next installment. I hope the next book is a little bit happier in tone. ;)
Overall, this is a well-written book and all the characters are amazing. I have enjoyed the Dark World so far and hope to enjoy it in the future as well. Oh, and I must say that do read this series because as far as I'm concerned these books are a must-read for all book lovers. Especially, those who enjoy quests, adventure, action, thrills, and romance all mixed up together.
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2,538 reviews7 followers
December 14, 2019
I enjoyed this to the point that I read it in one sitting. I wish I didn't have to wait for the next installment but I know authors need time to write and oh yeah, live their own lives too. :) Having said that I still feel this borrowed heavily from Hunger Games, but I have to admit I enjoyed this one more. And there were tons of reviews of HG that claimed it was just like something else.

Anyway, I digress. I appreciate all the political ploys involved in this story - the lies, the alliances, misalliances, but the worst is the behavior of the gods themselves. I guess Juno was behind the monsters attacking Selena with an intent to kill. Way to remove the safeguards. And setting up all the arena games so they favored Selena and Julian's enemies. But, good triumphed sort of. And while the games are over, the trials aren't. Gah! Stay tuned.
613 reviews1 follower
February 14, 2021
I understand why people love this series, I'm just not one of them. It's not poorly written, but it's so similar to the hunger games I feel I'm reading a story that I've already read and that I know the ending to. Also feel the series is a bit drawn out...it's taken 3 books just to get through the games. Then there's Torrence's whole group and their mission...kinda seems like a side plot that just got thrown into the story to add more characters. And the Prince of Avalon...never hear anything about him anymore...is still just stuck at the bubble in the crossroads hanging out? The books are easy to read, but just kinda "meh" for me. Unless I come across someone who gives me the last two books to read for free, I won't continue to spend money to finish the series...to many other books on my "to read" list!
515 reviews5 followers
December 5, 2019
Holy Faerie Games, Batman!!! Faerie Mates was the best book in the series and that's saying a lot! We started this journey with the Vampire Wish, then the Angel Trials, and now the Faerie Games and each time you grow to love that series more than the last.

There is so much creativity that not only brought us this world, but all of the little details within it. It was so well written that you could clearly picture everything as if you were watching it through an orb. There was drama, passion, rage, and torture. Let's be honest, some of the torture was Mafia style. It was disgusting, heartbreaking and amazing. I can't wait to see what happens next with all of the characters in the next book!
86 reviews
December 6, 2019
The series just get better and better. Julian and Selene finally discover what it is that draws them together. This book ends with a twist and a cliffhanger. Adding in the secondary story line with Torrence adds extra spice and tension.

The secondary characters in the story are now getting fleshed out with the sub-plot. The various worlds are much richer in this book as are the descriptions of the fights. A few of the fights are glossed over as most, other than the loser of the fight, are just mentioned. The author does do a really good job with the descriptions of the fights she does do.

All in all, a great addition to the series. Can’t wait until the next one.
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1,530 reviews
December 7, 2019
What a great addition to this series. The Faerie Games end in this book but we are far from over in this series. I can't wait to see how Reed and Tor come together as it's going to take a lot for them to come to terms with their feelings. It was brutal to read how some of them come to an end in the Faerie Games. More action, betrayal and secrets happen in this book. If you loved the first books then dive into this one. Once I started the book I didn't want to stop reading it. I can't wait to see what happens next.


*I received a free copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.*
Profile Image for Barbara Marie Warner.
1,596 reviews2 followers
January 13, 2020
The Faerie Mates (Dark World: The Faerie Games Book 3)

This book was a page turner.... I couldn’t put this book down... I am so happy about the soul mate of Julian and Selena.... This book made me laugh, cry and hold my breath a few times... I love love ❤️ all of Michelle Meadows books.... now I will be awaiting on the 4th book...... The Faerie Wand (Dark World: The Faerie Games Book 4)

I would definitely recommend this series and the Angel series and all the other books she has written... I have been a fan for years... From Elementals to The Faerie Series.... she is so talented..

Profile Image for Linda Levine.
4,640 reviews25 followers
December 6, 2019
This third book really has a lot of adventure and really pushes the story forward.

The story splits between the games and the rescue efforts. They are on very different journeys.

You finally reach the end of the games and they have to strategize to stay alive. Secrets are revealed and your feelings about some of the characters change dramatically with those revelations. There are some really gruesome deaths.

I am looking forward to the next book.

I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
Profile Image for Kat.
135 reviews3 followers
December 7, 2019
This book was absolutely amazing! It was such a fun read, and SO much happened! I was expecting the Faerie Games to continue on for several more books, but this was actually it for the Games portion. A part of me wished it dragged out longer because the Games were so interesting, but another part of me is glad that the plot is moving forward. Lots also happen to Torrence and her group. Not a dull moment in this book! Warning though that there are intimate scenes that may not be appropriate for young readers. I'm so excited to find out what happens next!
Profile Image for The Mysterious Reader.
3,588 reviews66 followers
December 11, 2019
Michelle Madow’s Dark World: The Faerie Games seres is triumphantly fantastic, superbly extraordinary, astoundingly amazing,.... well, you get my drift so I will stop with the superlatives before I have to break out a Thesaurus. The series deserves it though, and I was truly happy to see Selena and company back in The Faerie Mates (Book 3). This book lives up to the standard set in books 1 and 3. That’s a high bar indeed - if you’ve not read those books you need to rush and do so. Easy to read. Easy to love. Easy to (highly) recommend.
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December 21, 2019
Didn't expect the deceit that was happening at all.

The twists in this story really threw me for a loop. The backstabbing, breaking up of alliances, & who Felix actually loved were shocking. The sex scene didn't surprise me, their soulmates after all. Fair warning if you have young preteens or early teens. Otherwise, the violence reached an all time high. Very gory and gross. Poor Torrence sold her soul to the devil, if you ask me. The guilt she has is eating her alive. I wish Reed would admit he likes Torrence! Should be interesting to see what happens next.
Profile Image for Linda.
357 reviews
December 7, 2019
Action! Action! And more action!

This third book in the Faerie Games series picks up where we left off. The competition is in full swing, as is the rescue effort to save Selena. This book is a little more racy, and more brutal, and the best so far! You'll love the heart-pounding story, and be amazed at the author's creativity in dreaming up such unique locations and situations (OMG, the rescue effort in Aeaea! Can't wait to see what happens!)
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Author 93 books80 followers
December 9, 2019
Leaves you wanting more

If the second installment was good, the third is even better. It takes you to the end of the games and boy are they a doozy. The only thing i cant figure is Felix. Did he love Cassia? I dont think we will ever truly know.

We learn more about Reed here and Torrence. There is something between them we just dont know what. Its really interesting to see the greek myths in this light. So cool.
Profile Image for Lane.
179 reviews3 followers
May 13, 2021
I liked this far more this go around than the first. A little brutal in regards to a particular death and it made me pretty sad to get through. A handful of scenes were more erotic than I generally like in my fiction and I definitely didn’t love it lol - not a fault of the book, just my general preferences. I’m excited to get back into Torrence’s story, especially moving past this series. I’m happy some things are over and done with and I’m pumped for what’s to come next!
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