The Queen's Shadows, book 4 of The Fae Realm Series

Mad King Gwyn has regained his consort. Assassinations plague the Fae Realm, and mistrust runs deep between the Elven Courts and the Wilds. 

Lord Aymon of the Seelie Court and Lord Grisell of the Unseelie Court are tasked with discovering what the Mad King is planning. The two opposing lords must put aside the differences of their courts and learn to trust one another - all while navigating the sticky politics of their Wild neighbors, and keeping from being assassinated themselves. If they do not discover and stop Gwyn’s machinations, all of Fae may fall.

Word Count: 67k

Reviews:

"This is a fantastic next step in the Fae Realms series! As the stakes rise, Reynolds makes sure you feel tightly connected to the world and the characters she’s been building. She makes sure you know anyone can die, while reassuring you that not EVERYONE will, and she finds the balance between the two perfectly. The tension she builds here is sure to keep growing, and I already can’t wait to read her next book!"

"This latest entry to the Fae Realm series is intense. Everything one would expect, having read Reynolds' past works is present (relatable characters, beautiful descriptions, emotional depth) but also surprised with a few pointedly relevant moments. One can pick up this book as a standalone to dive into the Fae Realm, but should absolutely consider getting them all. They are a wonderfully fun read."

"The Queen's Shadows gives us a deeper dive into two characters we've only briefly met - the Shadows of the Seelie and Unseelie courts - as we learn more about the ever-growing threat of the Wild Hunt. It's rare an author can keep the momentum of a story when switching character perspectives from one book to the next, but it is done SO well in this series and this book in particular.

The Fae Realm Series features all the best parts of Fae fantasy; danger, political intrigue, undead hordes, whimsical settings and true love all with the added bonuses of strong femme lead characters, thoughtful and integral LGTBQ+ representation, non-toxic masculinity and healthy relationships. Can't recommend this book series enough!"