I AM BACK AND READY FOR FALL

   Good afternoon my peeps . I am sorry I have been mia the last month but life on the farm really got busy . But I am back and ready to find you all your fall and winter reads. Today is release day for Marianne Morea's new series Book one is RIVALS OF SEA AND SKY  first book in the Avalon Courts series

                           BOOK BLURB 

 Eden Aossi, heir to the Summer Court, has everything a fae princess is supposed to want—couture gowns, enchanted castles, and a destiny etched in starlight. What she doesn’t have? The freedom to actually live her own life.

Stuck in etiquette lessons and royal obligations, Eden feels less like a future queen and more like a collectible locked in a glass case. Luckily, she’s not alone. Her mentor and mischievous wizard Merlin—yes, that one—is more than happy to nudge her toward a little well-placed rebellion.

When a chance pops up to ditch the crown-polishing and sneak into the Winter Court gala, she’s gone faster than you can say fairy glam squad, trading duty for one night of dazzling lights, music, and the kind of freedom she’s only ever seen in mortal movies.

That’s when she collides with Daire Dannean: Winter’s heir, sworn enemy, and walking reminder that she’s in way over her head. The spark between them is undeniable, inconvenient, and maybe even dangerous. But for the first time, Eden feels seen—not as an heir, but as herself.

As the two navigate glittering courts, tangled loyalties, the complex pop culture of the human world, and shadows lurking at the edge, they discover a shared dream: breaking free of tradition and forging a new future. Trouble is, not everyone wants peace...and some will do anything to keep them apart.

Magic, betrayal, and a forbidden romance, Eden’s about to learn that happily ever after isn’t a fairy tale. It’s a glow-up.

                       MY REVIEW 

 Eden is a princess of the Summer Court , the oldest daughter who is destined to take over as queen when her mom passes away or steps down. She has everything a fae princess could ask for but the freedom to live her own life . Until the night she sneaks off to a party with her sister to the Winter court. When she runs into Daire Dannean the prince of Winter court. They are drawn together as they see each other as the person they are and not the titles they have. When they head to the human world they have to navigate the courts and human world to bring them what they truly want and desire. 

 Eden is a sweet young woman who just happens to be a fae princess who is being trained to take over Summer court .Her mother is nothing but diabolical . Eden is trying to have a life but duty calls . She is sweet and kind but also wants to live her own life. She starts off as a little naive but as you watch her grow through out the book. She becomes a fighter and someone who wants to live by her own rules. Daire is well he is good looking but not arrogant , he wants what Eden wants a life outside the court. He wants to be with one and if that means going against the court so be it. They are destined to be together and with the help of Merlin. Yes Merlin makes an appearance . He is so much fun and is the comic relief through out the book .  Each character in this book is well written and complex . You really start to cheer for Eden and Daire and you want them to be together. 

  This is one of those books that mixes fae and medieval fantasy together . The author takes us on an adventure through out the realms and the human world.  I must admit I have read all this authors books and loved each and everyone of them . She carefully crafts a story that is engaging and sexy at the same time . She can write a great story being vampire, werewolf , fae or just about anything . This is one of those books that can be read in an evening . I can't wait to see what happens in book 2. So check it out if you like a nice read for those cool fall evenings .