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Courts of Faery #2

Bound to the Fae King

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Wren Dawson spends her days tending to her ailing grandmother and her nights bartending. Orphaned after her parents tragic death years ago, she’s taken on the mantle of the responsible one, trying to keep her splintering family together. Her dreams of travelling the world aren’t going anywhere, and life is great. Mostly.

When thieves rob her bar at closing time, Wren flees into the nearby forest to avoid becoming a grim headline. But her aimless sprint lands her in a whole different world and in the arms of a stranger—Sigurd, Fae King of Air. She’s the spitting image of his long-lost love, and he’s not about to lose her again.

Bound to Sigurd by his magical spell, Wren pursues the one opportunity she has to return home: enter and win a Faery competition where the winner receives a wish granted by the powerful fae cauldron. But Sigurd challenges her in a way no one ever has and sparks a desire she never saw coming. As enemies close in on the Court of Air from all sides, Wren is torn between two impossible choices: seizing victory and returning home, or standing by the side of the fae king who sets her heart on fire.

First published January 31, 2023

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Megan Van Dyke

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Megan Van Dyke is a fantasy romance author with a love for all things that include magic and kissing. Many of her stories include themes of family (whether born into or found) and a sense of home and belonging, which are important aspects of her life as well. Megan also watched way too many Disney movies as a child, and adult, and has a deep love for fairytales and happily-ever-afters.

Megan is a former IT risk and security executive and current stay-at-home mom. When not writing, Megan loves to cook, play video games, explore the great outdoors, and spend time with her family. A southerner by birth and at heart, Megan currently lives with her family in Colorado.

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Profile Image for Elizabeth.
243 reviews6 followers
February 13, 2023
What happened!! What happened?! I loved the first book so much!

I was so excited to return to this captivating fae world for Round 2: Romance the Problematic Fave. I was especially grateful that the author never tried for a love triangle, but rather spent book one introducing Sigurd and now allowed him his own love interest in the sequel. Sigurd is such a petty, manipulative bitch that I believed a book about him HAD to be fun and interesting!

But I was wrong! The Sigurd we encounter in this book is simply a brooding, winged set of washboard abs. No one in his court respects him—though I'll grant you that this time we were only introduced to three (3) side characters, so the sample is small. But to watch the whole cast wag their fingers at the King of Air and scold him, and he just sullenly takes it?? It's so unsexy. He has no apparent power in any dynamic or situation. Sure, he bound the protagonist Wren to his court, but that was kind of an accident and he feels really bad about it. And even though he doesn't want her to leave, he supports her decision to try to get the bond removed, because it's Her Choice. Gag me with a spoon.

Sigurd really just broods over his past and the responsibility of being king, growls protectively over Wren, and models sexily for her. He doesn't DO anything in basically the entire plot.

I wanted to like Wren more. She's the caretaker and breadwinner of her home, and she reads like a practical Southern woman with a fiery temper whose first priority is her family. But something about the romance obscured her characterization much of the time. The insta-lust? How quickly she got over being unwillingly bound? I didn't really buy the romance anyway, but I don't think that was Wren's fault. It was that she stood opposite the empty husk of the former biggest bitch on the block and interacted with all of three other characters. I think she's a good protagonist, she just needs to meet way more people. Better, more powerful people.

The rating is for the two shining stars of this book. Galen shines brightest. The MVP of book one makes his return, and he is simply the best. The other bright spot? The Unseelie content. We got more lore and more characters, including an Unseelie king. I am ready to love.

Just please, let them be terrible and interesting!!
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325 reviews35 followers
February 12, 2023
4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!!! I love this series sooo much!!! One of the best Fae romance/adventure series!!! Can't wait for more in this Fae Court Series!!!
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1,030 reviews30 followers
December 28, 2022
Thank you so much to the author for sharing an e-ARC copy of this wonderful fantasy romance book with me !!!

“You’re bound to the Court of Air, Wren. To me.”

“I’m Maximus in Gladiator as we walk out the end of the tunnel into a massive stadium.”

“Let me show you the world as you long for”

I don’t even know what to say!!!! There are not words enough to describe how much this book meant to me!!!!
Believe me I was already completely in love with the first book in this series but this one … I loved it just as much as I became obsessed with book one … if not more !!!
The second book in the Courts of Faery series … and what a wild ride !!!!
First and foremost I have to say that I always appreciate when there is a trigger warning list at the beginning of the book!!!
Than I have to say that I’m in awe of how the author managed to mix the stories together, making me remember scenes from the first book even if we are talking about completely different characters !!! And I love how it is all bound through the short story about a certain fae warrior that is still missing the woman he loves ( Galen and Sylvie )!!!!!
And the tropes in this book !!!!! We have a fae lug that knows how to use words, forced bonding with forced proximity, constant banter and tension, and such a slow burn !!!!! Loved every second of it !!!
Not to mention that this book is also made for every fan of the Hunger Games !!!
THERE IS A LABYRINTH GAME !!!!!
Once again I found myself completely head of heels in love with this magical world and it’s even more magical characters !!! The ending for this book was completely unexpected !!! In the BEST of ways !!! I cannot stop thinking about it … and I don’t see myself forgetting or stopping thinking about it for the foreseeable future!!!!
I very much believe we still have many great things to expect from this series and these amazing people !!! Plus I still have to figure out which fae king is my favourite … and that won’t be a light decision !!!

“For one terrible moment, I shove all the warnings in my head to a deep dark place where I can’t hear them. He may be a dark angel, but I’m no saint.”

“You told me what I needed to hear,” he says, “even when I didn’t want to hear it.””
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579 reviews42 followers
January 20, 2023
"I've been a villain in so many stories, even my own. And yours. But I don't want to be. I want a new story, Wren. Don't forget that."

Bound to the Fae King is book 2 in the Courts of Faery series and I liked this one more than the first one! This book follows Wren, a human bartender, who gets trapped in Faery by Sigurd, mainly because she resembles his lost love. In order to break the bind, Wren enters a competition to win a wish: her freedom.

I loved Wren as a lead character - she wasn't afraid to call out various characters, especially Sigurd, on their actions. She's great! I also love the plotline involving her family from Wren caring for them to a certain uncle's backstory.

The competition for the wish was great! I really love how Wren forms an alliance with Galen (who was one of my favorites from book one - I just want him and Sylvie to be happy) and Lysandir (a fae prince from a different court). I also adore how none of them caught romantic feelings - it was just an allies to friend arc and it made me happy.

All in all, I really enjoyed this one! And I'm liking the overall arc connecting the series together. I cannot wait to see if a certain prince (Lysandir) gets a book next. I also wouldn't mind a book about the Unseelie fae - I have a feeling their pov could be very interesting....

I will note that the male protagonist in this series (with the possible exception of Galen), seem to be more unlikeable than the protagonists in Megan Van Dyke's fairytale series. It also takes a good chunk of the book for the romance to develop. I think Sigurd is more likable than Riven from book one but there's still a few red flags. It's just something to keep in mind if you like your romantic leads more on the "green flags only" side and read romantic fantasy more for the romance than fantasy.

Many thanks to the author for the eARC of Bound to the Fae King!
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Author 5 books240 followers
January 3, 2023
I am grateful to have received an ARC of Bound to the Fae King.

There is so much to love about this story and Megan's signature, unique voice. Wren is such an easy character to love. I appreciated the fact that she was reasonable. Logical. Smart. She didn't jump to conclusions and she didn't hold grudges. And her southern charm wins me over having spent half my life in Oklahoma.

And Sigurd...definitely some Rhys vibes there! We get to appreciate him from a different perspective in this book and understand what makes him act so morally grey.

There are moments of brilliance in this book—the potions chapter was so fun, the friendships Wren forms with Fae are heart-warming (we had better get a book about Lysandir cause I'm signed up), and the romance is excellently, excellently written.

This book has all the vibes of Fae stories I love. Excited to see what kingdom the next one takes us to!
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10 reviews
January 5, 2023
"I've been the villain in so many stories, even my own. And yours. But I don't want to be. I want a new story, Wren. Don't forget that."
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It's always such a joy to read ARC copies of Megan's work, and I have been absolutely dying to finally dive into this second story in the Courts of Faery series. Readers of the first book will be thrilled to know we get to hear Sigurd's story after the events of book 1, with him being joined by a young woman called Wren after she ran from a robbery and stumbled into the Faery realm. Sigurd immediately binds Wren to him, but as she fights for her freedom to return to her family, Wren uncovers truth after truth about her captor and finds herself learning so much more about this King and his world than she ever could have bargained for.

An energetic and quick to hook you in story, Bound to the Fae King treats readers to heartfelt family connections, a competitive Fae tournament fighting for the ultimate prize, delicious tension in a growing connection and, of course, 'touch her and I will kill you' vibes. Bonus marks for giving us glimpses of some of our favourites from Bargain with the Fae King, and for bringing to life new and interesting characters (I am dying to hear more of Lysandir's story).

This series is a must read for anyone who loves a fast paced, fae fantasy read with a lil bit of spice and a whole lot of loveable characters, and I am dying to know where the events that are unfolding with the Unseelie will go next.
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519 reviews19 followers
December 25, 2022
I loved this even more than thr first book!
After a robbery at her workplace, Wren escapes and suddenly finds herself in Faery, bound to the Fae King of Air. The only way she can free herself from the bond and go back home to care for her gran is to compete in a series of challenges against fae in an attempt to win a wish from a powerful magical cauldron. But as she spends more time with the king, Wren begins to question her wish for the future.

Wren was such a loveable character. I love her little quirks and sayings. I also love how she stands up to Sigurd and the other fae, and how she weedles her way into befriending the others in the competition. Speaking of the competition, it's a fave trope of mine, so I was thrilled to see it included, and each challenge was different and interesting.

I love all of Megan's books, and this one is no exception! Can't wait to see what's next. (I'd love to see more of Lysandir!)
Profile Image for Lauren Anders.
102 reviews2 followers
January 3, 2023
What a way to end my 2022 reads 😍😍 this book was absolutely amazing. The tension. The action. The characters. Just perfection.

I loved Wren’s character. Her love for family and the determination to survive a truly trying fae competition were inspiring.

I liked Sigurd from Bargain with the Fae King, but he really wormed his way into my heart in this one!

I also thoroughly enjoyed seeing some of my favorites from Bargain show up in this book 😍.

My favorite of the Courts of Faery series so far!
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408 reviews91 followers
January 20, 2023
“I’ve been a villain in so many stories, even my own.” He swallows, his gaze never leaving mine. “And yours. But I don’t want to be. I want a new story, Wren. Don’t forget that.”

Do you enjoy a Fae Fantasy novel? A dangerous competition? Royal court politics? Magic? And a morally grey love interest?

I was really excited to get my hands on this steamy new adult ARC. Bound to the Fae King is Book 2 in the Courts of Faery series, but you can read it as a standalone, (though there are spoilers for Book 1.)

I loved the intriguing dynamic between human Wren and Fae King Sigurd, and their character arcs. These were the core of the story for me. I liked Wren’s backstory; her close family bonds, loyalty and how she cares for her Gran. And the Court of Air may have been just a bit more familiar than she thought it would be – leading to some interesting reactions and developments!

I enjoyed the Fae Games; tests of chance, knowledge, daring and so much more, and a chance for us to get acquainted with some great characters. Set against a backdrop of a mysterious fae offering to aid Wren, and a tense situation bordering on war with the Court of the Forest, it was all cracking off in this book.

It was great to see the author’s writing and character development really come into their own. I could feel the confidence in the world building.

Bound to the Fae King is a good fantasy romance read and I’m looking forward to the next in the series. I do hope it features a certain someone from the Fire Court!

*Thanks to Megan Van Dyke for the gifted e-ARC
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363 reviews32 followers
February 7, 2023
◦ I've received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review ◦

⮞ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 ⮜
Wren Dawson she's very determined in whatever her plans are, she's strong and also stubborn and I definitely loved her relationship with her grandma, it was so sweet. We get to know her story life pretty quickly in the story leaving no question about her past and such.
Sigurd, his story from the beginning to the end kind of made me feel a bit confused. I am still a bit confused about his past relationship with another human - the story that happened many years ago I felt it was clarified in pieces which eventually made me feel a bit lost. I liked the fact he was portrayed as a grey character tho - almost everyone from other kingdoms were not liking him and he was on thin ice with almost everyone, but eventually, he redeems himself and I liked the final outcome.

⮞ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 ⮜
The world-building gave me the impression that it wasn't a big focus. You get information about the world during the competitions but other than that in this world we didn't really get many descriptions about it. We did get information about the place Wren lived which felt amazing!

⮞ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐝/𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐝 ⮜
Loved the competition and the tasks they had to do, they were so clever, dangerous and full of adventure. And I enjoyed the fact Sigurd was giving her hints here and there but so subtle that I didn't realize until later lol. I definitely loved the way things developed along the way, the relationship between him and Wren and also his relationship with his family was definitely interesting and beautiful. I enjoyed the scenes between Wren and Sigurd some were romantic, some more spicy but overall their relationship developed nicely without being forced or feeling forced. However, one thing that actually I didn't enjoy was related to an earlier scene between Sigur and Wren - the language in that scene I felt it to be a bit too erotic than the moment made me feel, I felt their moment was more romantic/sensual than erotic/sexual and kind of put me off - but other than that this was an entertaining read and I loved seeing the characters at the end making an apparition.

⮞ 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞/TW ⮜
TW can be related to blood spilling, fighting, poison and harm of a very strange wild animal. The spice in the book was definitely not overly smutty, is a bit descriptive but not over the top. I'd say is round 2 flame peppers.

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637 reviews49 followers
January 10, 2023
4 stars

Thank you to the author for a copy of this ARC. All thoughts are my own.

Initial Thoughts
I enjoyed the first book in this series, and Sigurd was a favourite side character of mine previously, so I was eager to read his book. I liked this one more than the first.

What's great about this book?
- I enjoyed Wren as the main character. She wasn't afraid to stand up for herself and call out characters for their choices (Mark and Sigurd especially). I liked that family was important to her and she wasn't prepared to throw it all away from some hot fae king. I also appreciated her choice for her freedom. Even in the end when she makes her choices, she earned her freedom to do so and that was a powerful message to me.
- The tournament was interesting, and I liked the friendships Wren created within her alliance with Galen and Lysandir (they were my favourite characters in this actually). The moments spent in the tournament were some of my favourites. It was very cleverly paced within Wren's stay in Faery.
- The world-building and imagery were once again well done. I love how nature plays a huge aspect in how the world functions in Faery, and with the Air Court, I liked the birds, the floating isles and the castle in the sky elements. This series is very rich in imagery that I really enjoy.
- The way this story connected to the overall concerns brought up in book 1 was done well. The brewing tensions between Forest and Air, along with the Unseelie court were fascinating. I would have loved a little more of this side of things, but the angst of this side of Faery was balanced well with Wren's personal angsts.
- Whilst the romance wasn't one of my favourite aspects of this book, I did like the spice. It was tastefully done and placed at the right moment in the story that it felt rewarding.

Things I didn't quite enjoy
- I found the relationship between Sigurd and Wren to have some red flags for me. The concept that she looked the same as his past love wasn't something I was a fan of. And whilst the author did work in that Wren was different from his past love, I didn't like the approach to their coming together enough to look past it. Whilst I do think Sigurd is much more rounded as a protagonist than Riven was from book 1, I still found he didn't hit the spot as I hoped, simply because of the way he acted towards Wren until their relationship was established.
- As someone who isn't well-versed with Southern charm (as I live outside the US), some of the sayings Wren had felt a little cringey the more they repeated. I don't think this is a huge issue, but it was something I noticed a lot.

Final thoughts
I'm eager to see where this series will head from here. This was a solid sequel, and I'm intrigued by other courts and how they fit into this magical world.
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176 reviews16 followers
February 3, 2023
“For one terrible moment, I shove all the warnings in my head to a deep dark place where I can’t hear them. He may be a dark angel, but I’m no saint.”

@authormeganvandyke is one of my favourite Indie authors so I was beyond excited to receive an e-ARC for Bound to the Fae King!

BTTFK can be read as a standalone it does follow the events of book 1 so I recommend you read book 1 to avoid spoilers as we get more of Sigurd's story. Hello Rhys vibes!

The Fae King of Air Sigurd is joined in Faery by Wren, a human bartender who gets trapped after fleeing a robbery. And Wren’s the spitting image of Sigurd’s long-lost love, so he's not about to lose her again. In order to break the magical bind placed on her, Wren enters a competition to win a wish: her freedom.

Wren is such a loveable character, I’m obsessed with her little quirks and sayings. And she’s not afraid to stand up to Sigurd.

And the side characters! I loved the friendships Wren created with Galen and Lysandir in the tournament.

As always with Megan’s world-building and imagery is stunning, especially all the nature aspects within the Air Court. I would love to live in the floating isles and who wouldn’t want to visit a castle in the sky. This series continues to be rich in imagery.

And the way this story connects to A Bargin with the Fae King is perfection. I’m eager to see how the brewing tensions between Forest and Air, and the Unseelie court develop.

This story has everything! Heartfelt family connections, a competitive Fae tournament fighting for the ultimate prize (think The Hunger Games vibes but with Fae), amazing character development with both new and returning characters. And my favourite part, 'touch her and I will kill you' vibes.

"I've been a villain in so many stories, even my own. And yours. But I don't want to be. I want a new story, Wren. Don't forget that."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

This is definitely my favourite in The Courts of Faery series!!
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191 reviews5 followers
October 2, 2025
Orphan Wren Dawson spends her day tending to her ailing grandmother and her nights bartending. Her dreams of travelling put on hold while she attempts to support and keep her splintering family together. When thieves threaten her life while attempting to rob the bar, she flees into the forest and lands her in the arms of Sigurd, Fae King of Air.

Bound to Sigurd without a choice, he is not willing to let the human woman who is the spitting image of his lost love out of his court. She has only one choice. Enter and win a Faery competition where the winner wins a wish granted by a powerful fae cauldron.

But in winning the competition, will her heart and head be able to decide on her true wish?

That was a more interesting book than the first one. The competition made it so much more varied and Wren didn’t give me quite as much whiplash as Lia did. And the ending was a happy ending that I liked. Didn’t set me on fire but it was a decent read.

Favourite quotes include:
“You deserve every filthy, disgusting thing my lips can conjure.” “Yes, I think I might. Good thing I quite like your filthy mouth.”

I could drown in his blue eyes. Dive in and die a happy death below their surface. It’d be so easy. I don’t push him away as he tugs me close or as his fingers slide along my cheek, stirring up goosebumps across my skin and a warm, melty feeling low in my core.
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235 reviews2 followers
November 1, 2024
These books just keep getting better! Book #2 in the Court of Faery series, Bound to the Fae King follows Sigurd, King of Air, and the doppelgänger to his beloved Evelyn, Wren.

Wren is a textbook example of a caregiver and is thrown headlong into her experience in Faery after a near miss with some lowlifes from Earth. Sigurd comes to her aid and the shock at her resemblance to Evelyn spurs him into action. Hence the “bound” part.

In a desperate attempt to be free of this incredibly handsome and powerful stranger, Wren enters a competition to win her wish-to dissolve the bond and go home to her family. She’s at a disadvantage being human amongst fae, and unbeknownst to her she is the subject of much scrutiny.

Throw in the court politics we know and love from this series and the enemy edges closer still. What does Wren choose in the end? Mmmm you’ll have to read to find out. This book is definitely a little steamier than book 1, but no less romantic. I think Sigurd was my favorite MMC so far!

For fans of fae and games and trials, some steam, and romance, Bound to the Fae King will not disappoint! It’s an easy to read story, with awesome characters that weave through all books in the series and HEAs for the couples. Loved it!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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274 reviews28 followers
January 6, 2023
'With barely a glance, I know who it is, who plays this song that might break me and put me back together at the same time.'

The second installment in the Courts Of Faery Series. This follows Wren, a bartender, who after a escaping a robbery finds herself accidentally in Faery. She ends up bound to Sigurd, the Fae King Court of Air and he says that she cannot leave. As always with the author, I enjoy her writing style it flows easily with enough world building to ground environment.

I liked the heroine and how she went after what she wanted, not letting anything stop her. I admired her love for her family and how she cares for her Grandmother and gow she builds friendships with Moria, Lysandir and Galen. Sigurd is more mysterious, his motives slowly unveiled. I'm glad that although there was attraction at the start between the couple, the romance was not rushed and Wren did not let it distract her from her goal. She found a solution for everyone.

I wished we could have seen more of the Unseelie Court and their King, and really hope he gets his own book. 🙊
Profile Image for Alyssa Riesenbeck.
232 reviews1 follower
February 3, 2023
First, I want to thank the author for sending me an Arc of Bound to the Fae King.
This was Book 2 of the Faery Courts and it surprised me. It can really be read as a standalone book since there is very little crossover from book 1.
It took me a little to get into it but I couldn’t put it down by the end. I love that the main character, Dawson, wasn’t scared of everything.
Dawson is pretty relatable and had the perfect amount of attitude. She puts Sigurd in his place and won’t take no for an answer when it comes to her family.
Some of the things that bothered me was how long it took Dawson to realize Sigurd likes her, when Sigurd would randomly get formal with her after being so casual in the beginning, and that Dawson never seemed to lose any memories of home even though that seems like it was a big deal.
The differences between the Fae kingdoms were interesting and I loved the idea of the veil.
I think Megan’s writing is a lot of fun and the books are easy to read. I recommend to anyone who enjoys YA Fantasy.
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414 reviews1 follower
June 25, 2025
Even though this book had a refreshing concept, I couldn’t help but feel it reminded me a little too much of Jude and Cardan from The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.

Now, while The Cruel Prince is widely loved, I personally didn’t connect with it. The characters felt childish and immature to me—despite technically being “young adults” or even adults by age, their behavior didn’t reflect the emotional depth I look for in fantasy romance.

Unfortunately, this book echoed that same vibe at times.
The MMC often came off as immature—throwing emotional tantrums, acting entitled, and getting what he wanted regardless of the cost. And while that can work in some morally grey characters, here it just didn’t feel earned or grounded.

That said, I did really enjoy the plot and the new worldbuilding elements—fantasy always brings something imaginative and unexpected, and this story delivered on that front.

So while the concept was intriguing, the character dynamics pulled it down for me a bit. Still, I’m curious to see where it goes next.
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Author 4 books121 followers
January 2, 2026
*This is the second book in the standalone fae romantasy series, you can read it in order for all the easter eggs or as standalone!*

I read through this in a little over one evening, and it is my official first favorite of the new year!

I actually enjoyed it even more than the first one A Bargain with the Fae King, some of those characters of course made appearances and I liked getting to see them again!
I loved the main character Wren, she was funny and a character I liked rooting for a lot!

The love interest was a villain who mistook her identity as his lost love and saved her life but brought her to his kingdom, so off the bat starts off very hard to put down.
I loved their banter, arguments, and several other things I don't want to give away because I would say they're small spoilers.

The plot and pacing was perfect, add in the characters I was rooting for and their romance, and it was the perfect cozy romantasy to binge read in a weekend!!
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51 reviews
December 30, 2024
I liked this book better than book one primarily because I liked the FMC much better. I wasn't sure how the situation with the MMC would go because I didn't like the premise of him liking her because she looked like his lost love. That just gave me the ick.

That said, I think the author did a decent job redeeming this issue. She did it in a way that endeared the FMC to me because she actually was saying all the stuff I wanted her to say for once! The competition felt a bit Throne of Glass-esque, but I didn't mind it. I liked that it was limited, and I liked the people she met along the way. Ultimately, this book left me wanting to read the next one.

Like all KU books, it could have done with a second round of copy editing, but the storyline is definitely worth a read if you like romantasy.
Profile Image for Katt Faëhart.
294 reviews1 follower
August 27, 2024
I loved it.

I did expect a bit more out of the trials but I understand that there couldn't really be like fighting and stuff since the FMC doesn't know how to fight. They were still interesting tho. Especially the labyrinth.

Sigurd's character growth was great. I'm so happy he found someone that really completes him in the best ways.

I am excited to see more of the fire prince and find out what his wish was going to be.

*Kinda spoiler ahead*

I suspected that the unseelie have a new king. I find the unseelie quite interesting. I really do think the king is just trying to help his people and not trying to actually hurt anyone. I actually hope that he gets a mate of his own and that we get to know the unseelie more.
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102 reviews4 followers
January 31, 2023
"She's the spitting image of his long-lost love, and he's not about to lose her again"

Wren stumbles into Faery and into the arms of Sigurd, the brooding King of Air. She must face challenges to win her freedom but what will that freedom cost her?

I have waited patiently for book 2 and it's finally here!

Complete with fierce FMC, a gorgeous Fae King and a bird companion 😁 I love the friendships she makes along the way and that the Fae challenges require brains rather that fighting. I loved seeing the characters from book 1 make an appearance too!

I adore Megan's work and this is another fantastic story, plus the cover is beautiful as always!
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Author 20 books33 followers
November 5, 2024
What a thrilling book, where the world of Faery expands into the Court of Air and Sigurd and his past deeds.

In here, we meet and get to know Wren and her life, her family, that has a lot of pull in the story, which makes the reader understand that there are a number of humans that have the gift to see the Fae. Also we get to know more about Sigurd, his past and upbring, how type of a king he is and what he wants of life.

We still have the drama of the Unseelie, but now with a twist.

It's a quick narrative, where we can understand much more of the world, where the courts have different rules, but always abiding with the same magic.
Profile Image for Raeleane.
563 reviews20 followers
October 19, 2024
Sigurd and Wren

The second book in this series and it definitely did not disappoint. A riveting tale about how Sigurd finally meets the love of his life. Wren is a strong young woman who knows what she wants in life, but feels she needs to put her life on hold to take care of her gran. Megan Van Dyke is very talented with her character development skills and her world building skills are fantastically creative. I can't wait to read the next book!
Profile Image for MaryAnn Walgamott.
127 reviews
February 20, 2025
My favorite of the Court of Faery books. Sigurd is a cocky, charming king that has me swooning and he has met his match with Wren. I love how they challenge each other. How she doesn't back down to him and he enjoys it.
I honestly could have a sequel to hear more about Wren and Sigurd. They're a great dynamic duo, and a very realistic meet cute as well.
Profile Image for Zara Harper.
717 reviews5 followers
January 31, 2023
It was wonderful to be back in this magical world! New characters, new excitement! I loved Wren, I was drawn to her right from the start and she came alive as the book went on! The spicy scenes didn’t detract from the main plot line but were a nice added bonus as usual! Fabulous read!
Profile Image for Jo Fouracre.
240 reviews1 follower
October 28, 2024
spell binding

I fall in love with this world one book at a time. I love how seamlessly book one and two both cross over to understand the courts in the world of faerie.
Megan reels you in a wind of a reel at a time, I’m hooked. About to read book 2.5
Profile Image for Kristy Finto.
926 reviews7 followers
March 8, 2023
I loved this so much! This was amazing and I loved the characters. I can't wait to see what happens next!
7 reviews
March 17, 2023
Another masterpiece

The stories are so well written and carefully thought out. I highly recommend them if you are into fae and human stories.
13 reviews
May 12, 2023
Absolutely wonderful!!!

This book has it all! Its exactly the getaway I needed. Wonderfully written and magickally delightful!

A must read for all fans of the fae
Profile Image for Marie.
4 reviews
September 5, 2024
A fan of the Fae

I could go on and on about how much I love this series, but where's the fun in that. I highly recommend you read the books yourself. You will not be disappointed.
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