The Faerie Review

Review: The Sleepy Hollow Incident: Book One: A Gothic Tale! by PD Alleva

5 out of 5
This didn't disappoint, and I cannot wait to dive into book two!

Read Lily's Review
https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/10/review-the-sleepy-hollow-incident-a-gothic-tale-book-one/

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Review: The Memoirs of André Trocmé: The Pastor Who Rescued Jews by André Trocmé

5 out of 5
This was an interesting memoir, and a peek into the life of a man who saved many lives.

Read Lily's review
https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/10/review-the-memoirs-of-andre-trocme/

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Check It Out: Endymion and the Fae by J. Steven Lamperti

Get It Now
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT65F8MZ

A shepherd boy, a girl of the fae, and a love that could heal—or divide—their worlds.

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Coal Dreams (Moving Love Stories of WWII Germany Book 5) by Annette Oppenlander

This book transports you back in time and tugs at your heartstrings.

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/09/coal-dreams-review-tour/

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Kid's Korner Review: Nightmare on Scuttler Island (Between Dark and Light) by Chris von Halle

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/09/kids-korner-nightmare-on-scuttler-island/

Dark, dystopian, and more than a bit twisted, this book is the perfect Halloween read for middle graders.

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Mafiosa Princess: Becoming the Prince (Mafiosa Princess Prequel #2) by Liza Malloy

OK, after reading this, I am officially team Luca, all the way.

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/09/review-mafiosa-princess-becoming-the-prince/

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🇪🇸 Review: The Room Of Lost Steps (Theo Sterling #2) by Simon Tolkien 🇪🇸

5 out of 5
After book one, I couldn’t wait to see how Theo’s story would continue, and Tolkien didn’t disappoint.

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/09/review-the-room-of-lost-steps/

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Review: The Wives of Hawthorne Lane by Stephanie DeCarolis

If you enjoyed the Desperate Housewives TV show, but wished it was a little more tense and thrilling, then you’re going to love this book!

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/09/review-the-wives-of-hawthorne-lane/

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Glow Trap (A Clay Wolfe / Port Essex Mystery Book 6) by Matt Cost

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/09/review-glow-trap/

This opens with vivid, gripping imagery, then doesn’t let you go until the very last page.

Blood (The Trish Vampire Horror Series #1) by K. T. Rose

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/09/blood-tour/

This was delightfully dark, twisted, and the perfect way to kick off spooky season!

Menagerie in the Dark: Stories by Chris Kauzlarich

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/09/review-menagerie-in-the-dark/

This collection opens with a story that is both visually evocative and heartbreaking, and really gives you a good idea of what to expect as you dive deeper into the book.

Mafiosa Princess Beginnings (Mafiosa Princess Prequel 1) by Liza Malloy

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/09/review-mafiosa-princess-beginnings/

Although this is a departure from the steam you’ll find in the main series (they are in HS), but the story is no less captivating.

The Witch’s Apprentice and Other Stories by Ekta R. Garg

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/09/the-witchs-apprentice-and-other-stories-book-tour/

This was such a fun short story collection.

Mission Skyscraper by Eule Grey

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/09/review-mission-skyscraper/

Just a warning - once you read the first page, you won’t want to stop reading.

Unbowed by M G da Mota

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/09/unbowed-review-tour/

This was a brilliant mix of mystery and thriller, with a slight touch of romance, while also blending past and present.

Once and Future (Tales of Eirlandia, Book One) by Norton

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/08/review-once-and-future/

A fantasy adventure that will take you on the adventure of a lifetime, this is one story you don’t want to miss.

Three Girls Gone (Detective Amanda Steele Book 14) by Carolyn Arnold

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/08/review-three-girls-gone/

The story throws you right into the middle of things, and the tension doesn't let up for a moment.

From A Studio in Oakland, California: 108 Notes on Existence by Enia Oaks

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/08/review-from-a-studio-in-oakland-california/

This was a beautiful collection, & felt like a nice piece of work to slip into when I needed a break from the noise & darkness of the world.

In Death's Company (Scythes and Souls Book 1) by Natalie Johanson

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/08/in-deaths-company-tour/

This was a sweet, slow-burn sapphic romance, mixing the paranormal with a little murder mystery.

Peter Miles Has to Die: A Novel by Katie Collom

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/08/review-peter-miles-has-to-die/

This was fast-paced, filling with twists, turns, revenge, guilt, friendship, loss, and some serious heart-in-your-throat-tension.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0FJZW8WJS

Clay Wolfe, Baylee Baker, the gang, and Port Essex become embroiled in their hottest and deadliest mystery yet. Will the spies, informants, and thieves be exposed in time before the killers can finish the job that they have begun?

Fanning Fireflies by LS Delorme

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/08/fanning-fireflies-review-tour/

I'd recommend this if you enjoy paranormal romance and historical fiction with a touch of horror elements mixed in.

Sinful Sunday Review: Mafiosa Princess Redemption by Liza Malloy

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/08/sinful-sunday-mafiosa-princess-redemption/

It’s been absolutely amazing watching Giada, Luca, and Adrian change and evolve over the course of this series, along with their relationships.

Child of a Swan by David Burnett

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/08/child-of-a-swan-review-tour/

Families can be so complicated - and Burnett does an excellent job highlighting that as we journey through Lyssa’s life, and complicated relationship with her family, both past and present.

Curse of Ashmedei (The Chronicles of Hadúr Book 1) by Michal Snaerravn

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/08/curse-of-ashmedei-review-tour/

Captivating epic fantasy, checks all the boxes - thrilling action, high stakes, heart-breaking scenes, and moments that will have your heart in your throat.

A New Life (Reflections of Michael Trilogy book 4) by L. J. Ambrosio

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/08/a-new-life-review-tour/

I’m continually blown away by Ambrosio’s masterful evocation of emotion, and literary style, which continues to flow through this installment.

Happy 9 Years to Us!

To everyone who has read, contributed, or simply wandered in to enjoy the magic, thank you. Here’s to nine years of imagination, community, and stories that linger like fairy dust long after the final page.

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Stars Maintain Their Glow by M G da Mota

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/07/stars-maintain-their-glow-review-tour/

Complex historical fiction that will draw you in with a literary vibe, then expertly plays with varying tones throughout while bringing everything vividly to life

Ordinary People: Extraordinary Lives by Naguib Kerba

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/07/ordinary-people-extraordinary-lives-review-tour/

This was an interesting collection of photos and interviews.

Bake It Til You Make It: Hexes and Oh's by C.R. Garmen

https://www.thefaeriereview.com/2025/07/review-bake-it-til-you-make-it/

This was such a fun, sweet, witchy romance.