Court of Bitter Thorn: A Royal Romantasy with Fae

Name: Court of Bitter Thorn: A Royal Romantasy with Fae
Rating: 4.935483932495117 (31 reviews)

Kay L. Moody

Aug 2020 · The Fae of Bitter Thorn Book 1 · Marten Press

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An epic fantasy romance filled with fae, magic, and an enemies to lovers romance. Elora lives for her sword, but her skill can’t save her family from ruin. To protect them, she accepts an arranged marriage, only to be stolen away by a broodingly handsome fae prince before she can say “I do.” Now trapped in his cursed court by a magical bargain, she must train him to win a throne, but the greatest battle she faces might be the one for her own heart.

He’s a cursed fae prince. She’s the mortal with a sword who can save him.

Swords first, love later. That was always Elora’s rule. Duty demands she marry a rich merchant to save her family, but a cruel twist of fate, and a handsome fae prince, have other plans. Now she’s a stranger in a strange land, bound by a bargain she foolishly made.

Prince Brannick is everything she shouldn’t want: smug, powerful, and the ruler of a cursed, beautiful court. He expects Elora to teach him the art of the blade to help him win a deadly contest for a throne.

He doesn’t know her own dreams are just as sharp, or that she’d do anything to get back to the world she left behind.

Court of Bitter Thorn is the first book in the no spice Romantasy series, The Fae of Bitter Thorn. Perfect for readers who love deadly tournaments, fae bargains, court intrigue, and enemies to lovers.

The complete Fae of Bitter Thorn series includes:

Book 0: Heir of Bitter Thorn

Book 1: Court of Bitter Thorn

Book 2: Castle of Bitter Thorn

Book 3: Crown of Bitter Thorn

Book 4: Queen of Bitter Thorn

Get Court of Bitter Thorn and lose yourself in the magic of Faerie today!

This addictive fae fantasy romance series sweeps a sword-wielding mortal into a cursed court where bargains are binding and enemies become something far more dangerous. When Elora’s desperate bargain drags her into Faerie, she’s trapped in a realm of enchanted dangers and courtly deception. Prince Brannick needs her skill with a blade to survive his rivals, but their enemies-to-lovers rivalry crackles with tension neither can ignore. As political intrigue deepens and secrets twist like briars around the court, Elora realizes her freedom, and Brannick’s future, depend on winning a contest that could cost them everything.

If you devoured the slow burn romance of The Elf Queen, the fierce heroine of Fourth Wing, or the dangerous fae intrigue of The Cruel Prince, this complete romantasy series opener will captivate you. Fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Bridge Kingdom will love the mix of portal fantasy romance, deadly tournaments, and brooding fae princes who hide broken hearts behind sharp smiles.

With forced proximity sword training, cursed magic, hidden motives, and a tantalizing slow burn fantasy romance, Court of Bitter Thorn delivers emotional stakes as sharp as Elora’s blade. She must outfight nobles, outthink schemers, and decide whether love is worth trusting a prince who rules a court built on thorns.

For readers who love: fae fantasy romance series, enemies to lovers books, portal fantasy romance, strong female character fantasy, magical contests, brooding fae prince romance books, slow burn tension, royal intrigue, and romantasy binge reads with unforgettable characters.

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31 reviews

Shoshanah Lila

June 15, 2023

3.5 Slow burn fantasy romance series. As with every other Fairy tale, the heros must go through many troubles before getting their happy moment, because "fairy is not nice, but it IS enchanting." Unfortunately, we are not there yet. This is book 1 of 4. This reader wants to read until book 4 in hopes of a happy ending for all but the evil queen and her twisted ally. Honest review of a googleplay aquired title including TTS feature for print impaired.

Kailey Kassinger

April 30, 2023

Such a good read! The development of character between everyone in the book shifts as the plot thickens. The ending of the book concludes this story while leaving it open to have more written onto it in a second book, which I love! If you love fantasy, action, and a lil romance, this book is for you.

Amine Dhaouadi

April 30, 2023

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 @kaylmoody

Visit her website to learn more. KayLMoody.com

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 wh...

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