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Fairydale
by Veronica Lancet
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Darcy travels to Fairydale for the reading of her biological father’s will, carrying with her a lifetime of unanswered questions. Raised by nuns, she feels both cared for and incomplete—her true “missing piece” revealed not as family, but as a soul-deep love that spans lifetimes.
This romantasy is sweeping in scope, spanning three lifetimes over 700+ pages. While some sections in the older timelines felt drawn out, they were vital to showing the enduring love between Darcy and her soulmate. The story balances familiar tropes—“touch her and die,” only-one-love, virgin/virgin-but-somehow-experienced—with unique twists involving ancestral trauma, reincarnation, and the power of truth versus manipulation.
What stood out most to me was how seamlessly the backstories were woven into Darcy’s present, through dreams and a magical gem. Each lifetime added clarity and reinforced the theme that our essence remains constant, even as memories and circumstances change. The pacing was steady, the cliffhangers natural rather than forced, and the characters’ devotion to each other shone through.
I did note a few distracting details—like unanswered questions about how Darcy paid for things after her belongings were stolen, or the knowledge that you shouldn't feed cats poisoned rats—but they didn’t outweigh the strengths of the narrative.
At its heart, Fairydale is a story of love that transcends time, woven with magic, danger, and moral complexity. The villains weren’t one-dimensional; instead, they highlighted larger themes of power, acceptance, and freedom. While I wished for more nuance in how immortal beings might realistically interact after thousands of years together, the romance and emotional stakes still carried the story.
For me, this was an immersive, engaging read—one that kept me turning pages late into the night, despite its length. Fans of romantasy will likely enjoy its blend of magic, reincarnation, and eternal love.
I received a free advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This romantasy is sweeping in scope, spanning three lifetimes over 700+ pages. While some sections in the older timelines felt drawn out, they were vital to showing the enduring love between Darcy and her soulmate. The story balances familiar tropes—“touch her and die,” only-one-love, virgin/virgin-but-somehow-experienced—with unique twists involving ancestral trauma, reincarnation, and the power of truth versus manipulation.
What stood out most to me was how seamlessly the backstories were woven into Darcy’s present, through dreams and a magical gem. Each lifetime added clarity and reinforced the theme that our essence remains constant, even as memories and circumstances change. The pacing was steady, the cliffhangers natural rather than forced, and the characters’ devotion to each other shone through.
I did note a few distracting details—like unanswered questions about how Darcy paid for things after her belongings were stolen, or the knowledge that you shouldn't feed cats poisoned rats—but they didn’t outweigh the strengths of the narrative.
At its heart, Fairydale is a story of love that transcends time, woven with magic, danger, and moral complexity. The villains weren’t one-dimensional; instead, they highlighted larger themes of power, acceptance, and freedom. While I wished for more nuance in how immortal beings might realistically interact after thousands of years together, the romance and emotional stakes still carried the story.
For me, this was an immersive, engaging read—one that kept me turning pages late into the night, despite its length. Fans of romantasy will likely enjoy its blend of magic, reincarnation, and eternal love.
I received a free advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.