![]() Which is a good thing, because it has a very satisfying and quite heroic ending. Also, while it’s repelling in its subject matter, and the characters are not as likable as they could be, it’s an incredibly compelling read, as addictive as Niall is to women. It’s a dark novel, but less harsh than expected. Second, Leslie, while she’s attracted to the world at first, eventually realizes that this is no way to live. First, Niall - advisor to the Summer King - is in love with Leslie, and even though he’s a Gancanagh (they’re addictive to women) he’s more than willing to do anything to protect her. This, however, has some unexpected consequences. And when Irial discovers that he is drawn to Leslie - as she is to him, even if she doesn’t realize it - he realizes he can use their connection to feed his court: use Leslie as a conduit for mortals’ emotions. The Dark Faeries feed off of negative emotions: greed, lust, revenge, fear… and with peace there aren’t as many of those hanging around. ![]() His court is barely surviving with the peace that has been established between the Summer and Winter courts. Which is why she wants a tattoo: to do something to herself for herself.īut the tattoo that calls to her is a dangerous one: it’s the mark of the faerie Dark Court king, Irial. With a deadbeat dad who drinks away everything she can earn, and a druggie brother who actually sold her body for drugs, things are not as cheerful as she makes them seem. ![]()
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