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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I can't express how addictive this book is! I was obsessed from the get-go and loved the ominous and unsettling tone. I was fully immersed in the story and could not put the book down. I love getting completely lost in long books and this one allowed exactly that. The plot could not be more different, but the surrealism felt similar to "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" for the first half of the story. Basically just a total mind trip until all of the details come together.
I completely understand why this book is polarizing. Large standalones can be daunting, especially this one since it can feel like traversing through a fog of confusing yet mesmerizing dreamlike sequences. The story truly creeps up on you. Once everything connected, I was left feeling simultaneously devastated and enthralled.
There is no real clarity in regards to the plot until about halfway through. You just have to accept what you're reading and enjoy the beautiful moments and haunting atmosphere until everything is revealed. This book was ambiguous, which worked since we learn everything entirely through Darcy's perspective. It allowed me to just get completely lost in an across-eons love story. In the end, I truly felt connected to the feelings of the FMC and MMC because of the long build up. I hope that anyone who picks this book up perseveres through the eldritch vibes because the culmination of love and romance was absolutely incredible!
ARC provided for an honest review.
I completely understand why this book is polarizing. Large standalones can be daunting, especially this one since it can feel like traversing through a fog of confusing yet mesmerizing dreamlike sequences. The story truly creeps up on you. Once everything connected, I was left feeling simultaneously devastated and enthralled.
There is no real clarity in regards to the plot until about halfway through. You just have to accept what you're reading and enjoy the beautiful moments and haunting atmosphere until everything is revealed. This book was ambiguous, which worked since we learn everything entirely through Darcy's perspective. It allowed me to just get completely lost in an across-eons love story. In the end, I truly felt connected to the feelings of the FMC and MMC because of the long build up. I hope that anyone who picks this book up perseveres through the eldritch vibes because the culmination of love and romance was absolutely incredible!
ARC provided for an honest review.
***Check your TWs***
Tropes:
-dark gothic romance
-multiple timelines
-multiple storylines
-fated mates
-slow burn
-forced proximity
-touch her and die
-morally grey MMC
This was a beautiful and dark story. I was immediately sucked in, and I needed to know where the story was leading. I will admit that about 60% through, I started questioning everything. I went to the book community to make sure that this was indeed a standalone and that I wasn’t getting bamboozled into a cliffhanger after reading this long a book. Many people told me, "Just keep reading, it is worth it." Let me be the one to say to you, it is worth it.
This is the epitome of a love story. Our MMC will find the FMC in every lifetime. It is such a devastatingly beautiful trope, and Lancet delivers it perfectly in Fairydale. This is one of those books that will stick with me. It is hard to even put into words how much swoon is in this story. I can not recommend it enough. If you love fantastic world-building and a slow burn that is worth every second of yearning, I highly recommend this one.
Quotes:
“Your soul. Your very essence and everything that makes you, you. Will you give me that? Lizzie mine? Will you surrender everything that you are to me?”
“Will you deserve it?”
“No one will ever deserve it, Lizzie,” he rasps. “No one,” he states emphatically. “But I would devote an eternity to earn the right to call it mine.”
“Wherever you are, wherever you go . . .”
“Whoever you are. I will find you. That is my promise to you. Always.”
In that moment I know. I simply know that this is what I’d been searching for my entire life. His absence is the reason for that restlessness that simmered in my blood for so long. And his presence . . .
His presence makes my essence sing. Without him, I was lost. With him, I am found again.
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Tropes:
-dark gothic romance
-multiple timelines
-multiple storylines
-fated mates
-slow burn
-forced proximity
-touch her and die
-morally grey MMC
This was a beautiful and dark story. I was immediately sucked in, and I needed to know where the story was leading. I will admit that about 60% through, I started questioning everything. I went to the book community to make sure that this was indeed a standalone and that I wasn’t getting bamboozled into a cliffhanger after reading this long a book. Many people told me, "Just keep reading, it is worth it." Let me be the one to say to you, it is worth it.
This is the epitome of a love story. Our MMC will find the FMC in every lifetime. It is such a devastatingly beautiful trope, and Lancet delivers it perfectly in Fairydale. This is one of those books that will stick with me. It is hard to even put into words how much swoon is in this story. I can not recommend it enough. If you love fantastic world-building and a slow burn that is worth every second of yearning, I highly recommend this one.
Quotes:
“Your soul. Your very essence and everything that makes you, you. Will you give me that? Lizzie mine? Will you surrender everything that you are to me?”
“Will you deserve it?”
“No one will ever deserve it, Lizzie,” he rasps. “No one,” he states emphatically. “But I would devote an eternity to earn the right to call it mine.”
“Wherever you are, wherever you go . . .”
“Whoever you are. I will find you. That is my promise to you. Always.”
In that moment I know. I simply know that this is what I’d been searching for my entire life. His absence is the reason for that restlessness that simmered in my blood for so long. And his presence . . .
His presence makes my essence sing. Without him, I was lost. With him, I am found again.
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adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
When Darcy O'Sullivan receives a letter revealing the identity of her late father-the man who left her orphaned-she's shocked to learn she's heir to a substantial fortune. To claim it, she must travel to Fairydale, a quaint Massachusetts town where strange happenings begin the moment she arrives. By day, she catches the eye of notorious Caleb Hale; by night, she dreams of the enigmatic Amon d'Artan. As Darcy navigates her new family, a growing romance, and a reality that feels increasingly uncertain, she must decide if this new life is worth the cost.
This is my second time reading Fairydale and I am even more awestruck than the first. There are SO many subtle foreshadowing moments throughout the book that you will only catch on the first read if you are careful enough to spot them. I love how this story is written with the answers basically handed out on a platter, but only when you realize they have been done so. Each layer of this story unfolds so beautifully through Darcy's dreams; it is fun to learn the truth as she is learning it as well and provides for some unreliable narration. While it may seem confusing at first, Veronica Lancet is able to weave the threads together to create an epic love story like no other. This is the type of book that will never leave you once you read it and will impact you from every day forward.
My heart yearns for a love like Amon -- one where he would do anything and everything to have one eternal love. I can't imagine what it would be like to have the love of your life die multiple times and have to wait centuries for each rebirth just to ensure in this timeline you both survive. I really appreciated Mr. Meow in the reread because he will NEVER let Darcy feel alone, even when she has no idea what she's missing. Their love is a gold standard for what we should all be looking for when we find our partners. Definitely read this book if you love complex stories that are emotionally devastating with intricate relationships between characters, it will change your life.
Fairydale is perfect for those that love:
dark gothic romance
multiple storylines / time jumps
you call, I come
touch her & die
epic love stories
fated mates
yearning
you call, I come
touch her & die
epic love stories
fated mates
yearning
thank you to NetGalley and Atria for this eARC in exchange for an honest review!
I just could not get into it the MMC was weird gaslighting a ton and the FMC was too weak for me
Unfortunately, I started reading this and realized that I am not the target audience for this book. While I believe there are a lot of people out there who will love this book, I couldn't finish it. There are aspects to this story that are not enjoyable for me.
Points of Issue:
- the author's note gave a very clear indication that this book won't be for me
- the author's note also gave some content warnings, and several of them are just not for me
Points of Issue:
- the author's note gave a very clear indication that this book won't be for me
- the author's note also gave some content warnings, and several of them are just not for me
Wow what can I say about this story. It was very long but it grasped my attention from the beginning. There was so much mystery, magic and romance all tied in this insane story. I loved the diff time line stories and that it developed as you kept reading, unraveling answers one chapter at a time. It kept me on my toes and kept me guessing and thinking of what was going on. I was traveling when I started this so it was hard to keep picking it up even tho I absolutely was invested in the actual story. There were parts that were cringe in the spice, which I understand isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but ngl the spice was spicing lmao. Amon is something else and I absolutely loved Darcy. She didn’t take anything at face value and immediately was questioning what the hell was going on lol. The ending made me sooo happy how it all unraveled and was revealed. Some might think it was a little rushed but honestly I was happy it was all wrapped up
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Infertility, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail
Wow okay!!! So I was definitely surprised with how much I loved this book. I really enjoyed the different timelines and trying to work everything out. I did ask myself what the hell was happening in the beginning but by the end it all made sense. The love story between the main characters was my favourite part. Definitely recommend!!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No