Folkloric Ruse

The Folkloric, Book 3

By: Karenza Grant

Narrated by: Liz May Brice

I've always known my partner has a dark side, but I've just discovered he's pure evil.

I’ve fully committed to being a Keeper of the Bounds between the fae and human realms, but I have to admit, I’m struggling to trust my partner, Lucas. We really didn’t have the best start, not to mention he’s so secretive, and it doesn’t help that I’m unnerved by the attraction between us.

On top of that, the bounds are splitting, the cracks of dark oblivion growing by the day. We have to put a stop to their expansion right now, because the consequences would mean the end of, well… everything.

Thinking his family may be involved, Lucas heads to Grimmere, his fae homeland, to find out what’s going on. Does he want my help? Nope. I have strict instructions to stay home and look after things here, which only adds to my general distrust.

But when a reliable source informs me that Lucas’s life is in perilous danger, I have no choice but to head to Grimmere. What I find there leaves me reeling. I now know who and what my partner is, and it’s blacker than sin.

With flawed characters and strong emotional arcs, the Folkloric series weaves a beguiling hidden fae world with epic stakes and all the feels. The chosen one and the perfect hero were so traumatised by the goblins, they upped and left for another book.

©2024 Karenza Grant (P)2025 Karenza Grant

Another hreat rideFolkloric Ruse is the next insta

Folkloric Ruse is the next installment of the fun and thrilling series. I’m constantly impressed with the author’s ability to create and draw you into this world completely. In this book, Grant makes a seamless transition from the raucous hilarity of the first two, to political intrigue, expanding the dangers in a completely new way.
I really can’t describe how perfectly Grant paints the backdrop and fills it with such rich and colorful characters. The story is engaging, the tensions thick, and the danger sharp. Trust is a huge issue, coming to a head and setting up the next book perfectly. At the same time, the ending is satisfying and a great payoff.

As always with a great book, you can’t stop (in my case) listening, dying to know how it will end, all while dreading it being over.

Another wonderful installment, and I can’t wait to get my hands on the next audiobook!!

Get ready to meet to in laws and visit Grimmere

This is the third in the Folkloric series. I borrowed this one on Kindle unlimited to read while I listened. I received a copy of the audiobook for free for review purposes, but I would have been happy to purchase a copy with my own credits. The audiobook really helps with the French words and the names of the folklore aspects.

In book one we were introduced to Camille and Lucas and an interesting idea that Folklore and Real Life could both be real and co-exist in a small area of France. Camille already had a lot on her plate with her sick Grandfather, keeping their farm running, her job in the cafe and her folklore research without Lucas adding folklore being real to the mix.

In book two Camille and Lucas had a summer adventure with the project and realised the realities and difficulties that come from trying to adapt to blending reality and fae while learning to trust someone.

In this third story, we meet Lucas's family and the series storyline plays a secondary role to the character development and while I am fine with that, it made the start of this book really confusing. We start off book three with Camille talking about a man, and the tone makes it seem like we have already been introduced to this person. I assumed my attention had drifted and restarted the audiobook only to be more confused. So I went back to re-read the end of book two and realised that nope this person has never been mentioned. Luckily I was willing to go along for the ride and hope it would be explained.

Camille is starting to frustrate me a little because we never seem to get a clear picture of her. In book one she was willing to risk everything for family. In book two she was consumed with the project. In book three she has trust issues and shows that she is much more concerned about her own feelings and emotions than about the Fae, her family or her friends. Grampi has been almost forgotten about in this one so has Camille's job in the cafe and her research project. She is annoying me to be honest but I am still willing to believe she can be redeemed in the two remaining books in the series.

The ironic part is that the author has done a much better job of humanizing the non human character in Lucas. After meeting Lucas's family we can understand his history and motivations a bit better. While Camille seems to prefer to always think the worst of Lucas, he demonstrates that he is actually one of the most trustworthy characters in the series. Lucas's brother is awful and I liked that Camille was able to use her skills to get a measure of revenge for his actions.

Side characters, I quite like Gabe but I am not sure the addition of Nora really lends much. I would like to see more of the people who have inspired Lucas's loyalty like Wortle. I kind of missed the Men of Bedeilhac in this one, they are such a fun part of who Lucas is.

I am hoping that the changes that happened at the end of this book will fix Camille's issues going forward. I will be adding book four to my to be read list as soon as the audiobook is available.

I loved it!

Grant is a master at holding her readers'attention and keeping them from stopping until the book is finished.

Her characters are *chef's kiss,* her settings are perfect, her stories are amazing!

I can't wait to read more!

Folkloric Ruse

Folkloric Ruse book 3 in The Folkloric series by Karenza Grant is another great addition to this series. This is a fun story with quirky characters that I couldn't stop listening to!! The story flows so well and the worldbuilding absolutely amazing! Liz May Brice does a fantastic job in bringing these wonderful characters to life! This series just keeps getting better, I can't wait for the next installment!

Ruse no more

I am SO enjoying this series. New challenges, new developments in relationships, new hope.
The narration is perfect for the story and together, they are amazing. Im hooked!