Fairydale

Infinity stars. I am blown away by how incredible this book was. Fairydale will always have a permanent place in my heart. How do I even write a review that will properly express how Fairydale made me feel? Not only that, but it is hard to do so without spoiling the story and I truly believe you have to go in blind. I did, and I am so grateful for it. I think it made the experience that much more enjoyable. I had no idea what was going to happen next at any point, and I was continuously blown away. I was working overtime highlight probably at least half of this book easily. Veronica wrote a MAGICAL story. I can say with 100% confidence I will never read a book quite like this one again. This is truly a one-of-a-kind story. I read A LOT, and I have never read anything like this before. You know it's good when you can't stop telling people IRL how much you love the book you're currently reading and already order the physical copy before you even finish. I couldn't put it down. Every moment had me fully consumed. I felt every emotion so deeply. There were tears in my eyes from joy, sadness and most importantly the love these two have. Nothing, I repeat nothing, can hold a candle to what these two characters share. This is beyond anything you have ever seen, imagined or read. If you love a strong fmc, the MOST protective mmc that will burn the entire world to ashes, and a love so deep in transcends time, you have to read Fairydale. Everything that happens is strategic. There are so many plot twists and moments both big and small that have such importance. Sometimes you don't understand until later but trust me, everything comes together. I really love the messages Veronica wove into Fairydale. The acceptance these two have for each other of their truest self, especially the MMC, just warmed my heart. I literally felt like my heart was going to explode. I have never teared up from so much emotion whether it be good or bad in my life while reading a book I don't think. This story really was everything and more. You just need to experience it for yourself. The fact that this book is not talked about more is criminal and I will do everything I can to get people to experience this story because it so unique. Fairydale quite literally had every single trope and even microtropes that I LOVE in a romance. I was constantly amazed by what was happening. I didn't even care that this book was long because I was so invested and I could have kept reading more. When I finished, I didn't want it to be over. I want more of them, but I am so happy with their ending. I got more than I could have even hoped or imagined. These two go through so much pain and heartache that they deserved a happy ending so badly. It is safe to say this is now one of my top reads of the year and truly one of my favorite books ever. I just know I will be forever searching for books that have this vibe and make me feel like this did although I doubt I will find it. I just want to consume everything Veronica has ever written if it is even remotely like Fairydale. Her writing was magnificent. I immersive read this and the narrators, both the male and female, did an outstanding job. I highly recommend listening to it. Just do yourself a favor and take this as a sign to give Fairydale a chance and trust the process. Things don't make sense until later, but everything comes together so beautifully and there was so much meaning and depth to this story that I will never forget. This is one of those books I will accept zero criticism on. Absolute perfection. I will never forget these characters.

The first 30%-40% had my full attention and was intriguing, I loved the wonder and uncertainty but as the book went on I felt it start to slip away. I don’t think it needed to be near as long as it was and there was something I just could not put my finger on about the writing style, there were almost too many memory flash backs, it was like reading a history book instead of feeling like you are right there in it, if that makes sense. It wasn’t my favorite. The story itself was good though. SPOILERS ahead The story had its up and downs, but overall I enjoyed it. It had my emotions all over the place and I love the idea of a love that transcends time but it almost left too much to cover and I felt like that made the “now” lack luster. For instance, I loved learning about her family and their relationship, Amon/Caleb killing off her kin just to fulfill her need for a child, the drama with one certain child, and what that child does to his siblings, WHO he ends up being, it was all very interesting. The twists and discoveries were great but after all that and how long the book was, I don’t think I should have felt like the end was rushed but it felt as such. So much so that the intimate scenes didn’t feel very intimate and while I didn’t mind the tail action, it felt sloppy and it indeed was at the very very end.

THIS WAS PHENOMENAL! Immediately adding it to my favorites! It’s dark, atmospheric, incredibly romantic, UNIQUE as heck, strange & filled with mystery. I’m beyond obsessed with how layered this plot is with the three timelines over centuries and a sweeping, romantic love that is truly an “I’ll love you in every lifetime” kinda love. But also…an absolutely wild ride as it takes you through a fever-dream like journey with reveal after reveal that has you turning pages and wondering what the heck is happening. But once the story clicks, it’s freaking unreal and impossible to put down. I think going in blind makes the experience even better because when you think you know…it surprises you again. This one touched my soul and I will think about it forever🥹

I like demon and horror fiction but not romance so much so I am getting my biases out of the way. first, the bad stuff: Sex is fine in a story, especially a romance one, but less is more, and it gets a little kinky and weird in places. I think there are too many sex scenes and while a lot of the are written well, it gets in the way of the fantastic story. another weak point: I think the story has too many folds and beats to make it as entertaining as it otherwise would be. you could take out about half the twists and components of the main plot and not really lose much literary value and could probably actually gain some. third in the bad column: none of the surprises in the story were surprises for me and when they are revealed I'm pretty much "of course that's the way it goes"and even things that wre supposed to be big revveals really aren't. fourth: the middle of the sotry kind of lags and in the three-act structure, acts 1 and 3 vastly overshadow chapter 2 which is a bit of a slog. fifth and final but a petty one: It tells the story in the present tense, which I personally hate. with all these problems I mentioned, you may wonder why I rated it as good as I did. The story and gothic fantasy and horror elements are really good. also, the male lead is not an abusive jerk like they often are in romance novels and that is something I always want to reward. Additionally beyond the romantic angle that this story sell sitself on, the story is good even in just the intrigue and backstabbing portions which are my bread and butter for a good book. This is also a story with a witch angle that does it well, which is not something I can sayfor most witch-adjacent stories so overall, a decent book that has a bit too much sex and is a bit too long, also failing in many areas of foreshadowing, but an okay read, not particularly good or bad and a definite read you will enjoy, though you will probably find it flawed.

Opinion: I loved this book. It has such a gothic horror fantasy romance vibe with historic elements. Darcy. I loved the character development of Darcy . Once we find out about her traumatic background and the pain she has endured as Sela, and her other variations of herself. It’s like you want her to finally be happy in this life. Amon, The man that you are , yes he is deliciously morally gray , he will literally burn the world over the death of his wife, and honestly I love to see it. This man was the biggest “it’s on site” “keep my wife’s name out yo mouth” type of man. I read some comments where people were like saying rape is romanized in this book. But where was that even at ?? Did you even read the book all the way through ? Spice : 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ ( the heat builds as the tension does) Themes: reincarnation, historic plots with a twist, religion, finding humility, second chances, healing from trauma, invisible loyalties, self sacrifice, enemies to lovers, fated mates Triggers: Blood play, suggested and described grape (pp. 316), child abuse, torture Plot: Darcy is an orphaned English teacher who was left by her mother to be raised by nuns. One day she received a letter addressed from a place called Fairydale, to attend her father’s reading of the will whom she never knew existed. When she arrived she quickly learns that nothing is as it seems there. But despite her growing concerns over strange phenomena that keeps happening, everyone acts as if it is a normal everyday thing. Until, Darcy is faced with multiple mind altering events that shape her perception of her current reality and leave her questioning if she is in fact going mad. She continues to stay in town for the money that is promised To her in her father’s will. While also dealing with strange dreams that started ever since she stepped foot in town. Dreams places and people she has never been, but they feel so familiar. As Darcy begins to try to attempt to put prices together she meets a man that feels frighteningly familiar she can’t help but feel pulled to him. And she soon finds out how all of these coincidences play a part in her place in Fairydale.

I loved the longevity, and romantic and dark beauty of their love. Yes, some of it was a tad confusing and some made me a little uncomfortable, lol, in some areas, but much of it was explained.

😱😱 This book was absolutely amazing!! The plot twists, the deception, the amazing love story! The plot twists were twisting into their twists. I need more. I need more with Amon and Sela back where they were headed. Ma’am you really nailed it with this book!

Well that was a very long and interesting story. It has so many elements to it that the length makes sense. The multiple timelines also contribute a huge part to the length and it feels like several stories in one. I listened to this and it took me a few days. I really liked the mystery of it all. We kind of got things in pieces and trying to put them together while they’re all overlapping was the challenge. I had a couple assumptions/theories some were pretty close and some things were far off lol some of the twists were so out of left field that I had to rewind to make sure I heard it right lol If you like long stories that are not split into multiple books, you may like how this is set up. If you can endure 31 hrs of audio or around 700 pages, definitely give it a chance. But also consider the trigger warnings! It’s dark and has some not so palatable parts that could be disturbing.

I absolutely loved this book. I'm sorry Rowan, but Amon is on a totally different league. What a man! I absolutely recommend this book, I loved every moment.

I have not read it but the book is beautiful and arrived in perfect condition.

The blurb that was shown was just the tip of the iceberg 🧊. At first this will seem like a normal inheritance book where she will meet her love of her life but NO! It is more than that! This book has the best plot twist ever! I have been searching for a book to be obsessed with for so many years. BUT I FINALLY FOUND THE ONE!!!!! Darcy goes to a town called Fairydale. I love the name itself! The town has the perfect vibe I could ask for, small? check, cozy but chilling? check, less amount of people? check, has a castle that upon looking gives goosebump but fascinating? check. These are all subjective, that's how I imagined the town. And I LOVED IT!! I was freaking immersed in the world, it was addicting, when you read it will feel very modern and contemporary but that is just the beginning. Darcy getting an invite to Fairydale was just a bait to make her go there. Writing a review for this book is so hard because I feel like I will spoil it. Because you should read this book without knowing anything, that is the best way!!! I just wish the book never ended, it was not enough. I want to read more about him. The way he talks is oof 💕✨ Here's some of the things he said - 💖 "You called for me" "Your soul called for me. So make your wish. What is it you want, ****** mine" "How could I want anyone else when I am only because you are? I exist for you just as I exist because of you. He was so so obsessed and whipped for her, that he even waited for her for very long time. He took so many risks and his eyes was only set on her from the very beginning. He was not only flirting with her but also with me, she was falling for him and me too. The fact that he is not real is making me cry. I can read this book over and over again and I will never get tired of it. This book which is more than normal length of books and its still not enough for me! The writing style is beyond amazing, easy but magnificant. Veronica did this so beautifully, the setting, the vibes, the feelings, the chemistry between the characters, the romance, the plot. Veronica delivered this beautifully! This is not a normal love story which you are familiar with, this is a love story which defies war, society's disapproval, deaths . . . This the love story which will show you what destiny or fate is, what true love really means, what loving a person means, he is the prime example of if he wanted to he would . . . He respects her, he trusts her, values her opinion, this is a bare minimum, right? but it doesn't hurt to appreciate it. The way he loves her is . . . .💞 *takes a long breath* He communicates and always explains if anything goes wrong, he never leaves the room for her to misunderstand him. You will never doubt his love for her, he always expresses what he thinks. He will loose his mind if something happens to her. She trust him so much, that she went against her mother, family, society, there are many more but I wanted to write spoiler free review as I said you should read this book without knowing anything ❤ This is an EPIC LOVE STORY.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Actually read this one in a single sitting (yes, I had all day to myself with no responsibilities), which was not necessarily because of suspence, but becuase it was just a really enjoyable story.

There is 30 pages missing from the middle and instead first two chapters are printed twice!! Returning!