Publisher's Synopsis
For fans of Cassandra Clare and Holly Black comes a new story that will lure you into a world of magic and monsters, and never let you go.
The trees in Hartwood forest are hiding an ancient secret, a door into a magical realm where fairy princes and monsters are one and the same.
Seventeen-year-old Aria is bored of her small town and dreams of a life filled with excitement and adventure. She's about to learn the meaning of "be careful what you wish for".
After a chilling encounter at the local summer fair, Aria is ripped from her normal life and dragged through the Veil into the Fair Realm by a strange, silver-eyed boy and his band of fairy soldiers. They believe she is the legendary Fair Queen, the subject of a prophecy that promises to unite the war-ravaged realm and bring an end to the centuries-long conflict between the Five Kingdoms.
But it can't be true. Can it?
Beset by terrifying creatures at every turn, and hunted by a tyrannical king who will stop at nothing to prevent the prophecy from coming true, Aria will have to rely on her wits if she's to escape the Fair Realm with her life.
Book One in The Fair Chronicles, a new YA fantasy series for fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Folk of the Air.
"Well that was an exciting read! I do enjoy a good portal fantasy set in the realms of the Fae, and Hall has truly created something unique. She's twisted the folklore into something entirely new. Each time I thought I had the realm of fae figured out, up came another surprise. World building is always hard, and even more so with a subject matter so overused. Hall has really done a great job of making the known unknown and the unknown known-brilliant anthropology!
The plot was absolutely spellbinding. I could not put this book down and want to get my hands on the next book as soon as possible because I simply can't wait to find out what happens next. Hall has a knack for keeping the pace and constantly blindsiding her reader with yet another unexpected twist. I am in awe of this author's ability to spin a tale. Brilliant. Unpredictable. Totally mesmerizing."USA Today Bestselling author of The Storyteller's Apprentice, Astrid V.J.
"Loved it!
A fantastic read with so many twists and turns and refreshing world building. I loved the characters and the surprises!
I'll somehow try and survive until book two is out!"
USA Today Bestselling author of Feathers of Snow, Alice Ivinya
"Vivid descriptions. Lots of action. The Fair Realm is an interesting combination of Elementals and Solitaries. I enjoyed the descriptions of barghests and the banshee - dark and horrific as it might be. Awesome worldbuilding and unexpected twists. I especially liked the tapestries and the family who owns them.
The mystery of time differences between Realms is intriguing. And the White Hart... can't wait to find out who it really is. A thrilling read. Waiting for book 2!"Award-winning author of The Fae Realm, Ronel Janse van Vuuren
"I loved The Fair Queen so much. It's got so many 'Folk of the Air' vibes and has the best slow-burn romance and loveable characters. This book is now one of my all time favourites. Highly recommended to anyone who loves to read fantasy! 5/5 without a doubt!"
Jennifer Kropf, bestselling author of The Winter Souls series
"An abducted princess, a shady but handsome gnome (who knew, right?), a perilous journey, multiple treachery and backstabbing - this book has got it all. Reminded me of The Princess Bride a bit, but YA and first in the series. Totally recommended for lovers of LOTR, realistic princesses and fae realm magic."
Sky Sommers, author of The Magic Mirrors Saga
