A review by jaywhygeereads
Mated to the Mad Marquess by S.L. Prater

adventurous funny hopeful medium-paced

4.5

4.5 ⭐️/5
3.0 🌶️/5

The Fae Trickster series from S.L. Prater is one of my favorite series I’ve read this year. Mated to the Mad Marquess is the latest and fourth book of the series. I love this cozy gaslamp fantasy romance world.

What we get:
• Dual POV
• Mate Bond!
• Warrior fae
• Witch & witch familiar
• WHO DID THIS TO YOU
• HURT HER AND DIE
• Shadow of all shadow daddies
• Safe word!
• Tail play 
• Chase play 

There’s something about a rakish marquess (but make it fae) that just really hooks me in. Malcom, MMC, has horns, a tail, and… shadows 🩶🩶  FMC Hfran is a warrior vanir fae (with wings!) who is just so badass. If you love a strong & capable FMC you’ll appreciate Hfran.

I also really appreciate MMCs who love and respect a sassy and independent FMC. Hfran immediately makes fun of Malcom’s attempts at speaking the old language and he loves it! I love it! Random side note: one time a guy told me he didn’t like that I was sassy and at the time I felt bad, but now I’ve realized fuck him! And I love MMCs who love a sassy FMC all that much more. 

I love the cameos of characters from previous books. This book can be read as a standalone but you truly get full appreciation for the world and characters if you start from the beginning. Hfran’s familiar, Ezra is a delight, especially when trying to figure out mating customs 😂

It’s also spicy, these two have a very healthy sexual relationship and I loved the added bonus of tail, shadow, and chase play. If you like cozy fantasy romance with steam, get this read immediately 🩶

Thank you to SL Prater for the ARC. All opinions are my own and my review is voluntarily provided.