Court of Bitter Thorn

by Kay L Moody

Overview

Set in a lush, Faerie world, this stunning tale of royal intrigue, magic, and sisterly devotion is perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince.

Faerie wasn't supposed to be real. Tricked by a fae prince, Elora is stuck in the Faerie realm far from her young sisters who depend on her for survival. Under the terms of her bargain, she can't go home to the mortal world until Prince Brannick becomes the next High King. Or until he's taken out of the running...

Sabotaging Brannick's chance at the crown will be much faster than helping him win. The fae prince may be charming, powerful, and wickedly handsome, but that won't stop Elora from selling his secrets to the highest bidder.

By day, she uses her master sword skills to train the prince. By night, she conspires with a rival king in a nearby court whose plans could destroy half of Faerie.

Soon, lives are at stake that she never expected. She'll have to choose who to save: her beloved sisters or half the inhabitants of Faerie. The choice would be easy... if a certain prince weren't digging his way into her heart.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781954335387
Publisher:	Marten Press
Publication date:	11/07/2023
Series:	The Fae of Bitter Thorn , #1
Pages:	330
Sales rank:	666,200
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.88(d)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

About the Author

Kay L. Moody is the YA fantasy author of COURT OF BITTER THORN and THE ELEMENTS OF THE CROWN. Her books feature rich world building, slow burn romance, mythical creatures, and twisty plots.As a lover of strong female characters, books, and the color pink, she enjoys diving into magical worlds where characters can overcome even their darkest struggles. She lives in the western United States with her husband and four sons. Connect with Kay directly when you follow her on social media @kaylmoodyVisit her website to learn more. KayLMoody.com

Table of Contents

Map of Faerie

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

Chapter 31

Chapter 32

Chapter 33

Chapter 34

Chapter 35

Chapter 36

Chapter 37

Chapter 38

Acknowledgements

About the Author

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Excerpt from Prequel Novella, Heir of Bitter Thorn

Editorial Reviews

"LOVE this. It rates among my absolute favorites of all time."

"This book sucked me away from life for a day and a half. It entranced me and kept me thinking at the same time, which is quite a fae thing to do."

"The book drew me in with its lush descriptions of Faerie."

"The author's skillful use of imagery and sensory language creates a captivating and immersive setting. Filled with faeries, magical powers, dryads, courtship intrigue, and curses, this world is as original and defined as the characters."

"I am a sucker for romance, and I really enjoyed the slow-building romance between Elora and Brannick."

"This story is one that will hold the reader on the edge with all of the little mysteries that are presented."

"This is a story of family, of adventure, of friendship, and of hope."

"Brannick is a typical faerie prince, attractive, arrogant, powerful, and selfish. And like all fae, he has tricks up his sleeve."

"The book was perfection, filled with action and mischief and delightful characters."

"Equal parts action, intrigue and slow burn etch the pages, making it very difficult to put the book down."

"I loved getting bits and pieces about the rules of fae and the other courts that exist. Where creativity is needed, we are given it in spades, and the sense of wonder is palpable."

"This book is a true treasure. I LIVE for books written like this. Absolutely brilliant."

"Full of sneaky court politics, betrayal, hard truths, fantastic world building and magic, as well all the wonderful tricky things pertaining to the High Fae."

"The plot was twisty and very magical, I really enjoyed all the world building that the author created, be it new supernatural creatures or how the magic system worked."

"With Kay's writing, it felt like I was in Faerie. Her stunning details and amazing characters were what kept me reading. I couldn't put the book down!"

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