Strange Worlds

Faery Realm, Book 4

By: Jennifer Ridge

Narrated by: Rachel Leblang

Length: 13 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

The Wild King’s reign continues as his army of stolen fae grows larger and fiercer. His magic invades their bodies and minds, and the Wild fae follow his every command with a slavish devotion. Except for Feya, the only one who seems immune to the king’s transformative powers. Though she resists, she doesn’t have the heart to defy him or leave her home in the Dead City. Until it becomes too dangerous.

The elves are losing, the Seelie commander falls in battle, and Feya has no choice but to stand against the king. Amidst a swirl of painful memories and the claws of twisted magic, Feya and her new allies face off against the zealous tyrant.

©2020 Jennifer Ridge (P)2021 Jennifer Ridge

Everything and more

This story will have you on the edge of your seat and wanting more. I’m sad there is only the 4th book out. I NEED the 5th. I know there has to be one (please make a 5th)!!!

Great Story, Good Characters, Satisfying Ending

I really enjoyed this book. As in all the books in this series, the worldbuilding was great and the character dynamics felt real. I loved the banter in this book and the story was stitched together so well. I had no problem keeping track of what was going on in the different POVs and the details were vivid. At one point I felt like things dragged on a tad and the story spent a little too much time in some negative emotions for my preference, but those emotions and character reactions were so realistic. Overall, the story was dynamic and the ending was very satisfying. Although not everything was wrapped up, it was enough that I didn't feel left hanging and I'm excited to return to the world in the next book to see what happens next.

I like that the narrator gives each character a distinct voice. My only complaint is that most male characters sound as if they are bored or snooty. Other than that, the narrator is clear and enjoyable to listen to. I never questioned what I heard and was able to get lost in the story without distraction.

Got Me Excited for the Finale

An interesting next installment that got me excited for the finale.

Feya is a great protagonist and her relationships both with Galahad and with The Wild King (though obviously different) were great. We got to see Molly, Alexis, and Keir again, and that was a delight. The plot made big strides and surprised me quite a bit. Elise is not my particular favorite, but her story with the elves definitely isn't bad, it just wasn't the part I liked most.

I do have something... and I'm not sure if it's my fault for not reading "correctly" or if the book didn't set me up for it, but Something Happens around the middle of the book, and it really took be aback. I had misjudged the stakes, I guess, and this Event really pulled the rug out from under me. Is it because this is a YA book that I didn't think that was on the table? Should more have been done in the build up to keep me aware that that was possible? Or was I just a bad reader for not considering it a possibility? I'm not sure, but it really did put me off-balance and changed the rest of the book/series for me.

good one

in this story there is everything - action, suspense, intrigue, romance and more as the inhabitants of the Faery Realm