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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Mood

Flame and Crystal Thorns is the first book in Fae and Crystal Thorns Series and is a wonderfully written spin off of the Fae and Bitter Thorn Series. This is a author that I never hesitate to pick up a book by. Her style of writing along with amazing characters make for a epic story every time. This is a Fae/ Fantasy Romance that once I started reading I couldn’t stop. I read this in one afternoon I had to know what was going to happen next. This is a story about Chloe she’s very happy to be back in the mortal realm and has become the town apothecary. All is going well until someone from the past shows up begging her for help. Chloe finds out her sister is being held hostage so she of course packs a bag and off she goes. She quickly finds herself needing help because the Mortals are more powerful than she realized. Can Chloe and her new found friend save her sisters? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Trisha Cargile

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flame and Crystal Thorns was a true fantasy novel that let me escape the real world, in the best of ways! This book had the romance, adventures, imagery, headstrong that we all hope to find. The main character makes strong similarities with us here in the real world, which brings this fantasy to life. I will admit that now I have to read Kay L Moody’s other series that follow’s Elora as I feel it would have made a better experience as a first time reader of hers. Overall this is an engaging, wonderful read that was hard to put down.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Jo Frizzell

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading this book! Chloe is a headstrong but compassionate person who cares so deeply about her family. I adore her as a character. The author did a fantastic job of creating the world and illustrating it with their words. I would love to go see Faerie and was fascinated from beginning to end of this book. Quintus is also very headstrong but with such a genuine care for his home. I would love to meet both Chloe and Quintus and talk to them about their different experiences.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Erica Fish

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a Young Adult genre story, This is not my first story from this author. I love reading her works because of her story-telling abilities. She has the uncanny way of grabbing me from the first page until the last word of the book. Her characters are fully developed and complex in nature. This book is no different. In this book, Chloe loves being in the mortal world and not so much in the Fae world. She is a healer and likes the normal pace of the world. Unlike her sister, who loves adventure and the Fae world. Chloe has found out that there is humans holding her sister and other Fae by iron to hold the Fae world hostage. Will Chloe go and help her sister and the other Fae? Will she accept this adventure? I highly recommend this book to seek out the answer to these questions and more.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Edie Kelleher

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a great way to start a series! I did not realise this was a spin off from another series, however, I was still able to enjoy this book as a first in its own. I still recommend reading the prior series first though (I’ll be reading them now!)
The author does some spectacular world building, and I found the main character Chloe super relatable and easy to like. The plot had plenty of drama, action and intrigue to keep you hooked on each page.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Far and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Mandy Ott

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first time reading Kay L. Moody and was rewarded with a well written, fairy fantasy story. This is a spin-off from one of Moody’s previous series, The Fae of Bitter Thorn. While this is a new series and can be read without previous knowledge, I did feel like I was missing a little bit of backstory that may have been divulged in the other series. However, the wonderful world building and character development in Flame and Crystal Thorns made it seem as if that previous knowledge was unnecessary. I am a fan of this type of story and have read many fantasy novels over the years, but Kay L. Moody is able to create a world that is unique yet somehow familiar. The struggle Chloe goes through in wanting to help everyone yet having to choose who to save is heartbreaking. Chloe is realistic, witty, and headstrong. I can’t wait to read more from Kay L. Moody!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Sheri Schrader

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flame and Crystal Thorns is the first book in the Fae and Crystal Thorns series. This is an off-shoot series based on an earlier series by the author. I had not read that series but had no issues following and enjoying this book. The story is a young adult series but with a new type of hero. Chloe is not a warrior but a healer and does not live in her homeland of Faerie. She goes back against her will when her sister is in danger. I enjoyed the story and liked Chloe. She is intelligent and caring. I like that she isn’t your typical hero but still succeeds at helping others. I look forward to reading more from this series and seeing where Chloe’s story leads.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Rosanna Ingram

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chloe is an apothecary in the mortal realm. She is the one the townspeople come to for help. However, when a fae from her past shows up unexpectedly, telling her she must return to Faerie to help save it, her instinct is to deny his request. Her last time there she was forced into a war and betrayed….so she does not want to be put in that situation again. When he tells her that her sister is in danger, she knows that she must return to keep her safe.

From the moment they arrive in Faerie, Chloe and Quintus are finding danger every turn they make. Chloe’s selflessness, and need to protect others before herself, just might be her downfall. Can she save her sister, and the rest of the fae, before it’s too late? What does her newfound magic, and bond to Quintus, really mean?

This book leaves on quite a cliffhanger…so I will be looking forward to the next book to see what happens. I enjoyed the characters and the action just never seems to stop. Chloe never gets a moment of peace…it seems as though she is always in danger (sometimes from herself). I was engaged with the story from beginning to end.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Christen Ware

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book follows the story of Chloe, a strong headed and strong even stronger opinionated apothecary who quite literally runs herself ragged trying to place the needs of others before herself. As her mysterious background is revealed, the reader is shown that although she has direct relation to the fae, her thoughts and desires regarding Faerie are quite the opposite. Having quite literally vowed to never return, it is not until a mysterious illness begin sparking up in mortal realm that threatens more than just the people,that Her past comes barging in. Quite literally.

Que Quinton, a brooding fae male who is more mysterious and closed off than Chloe herself. The reader follows along as Chloe desperately grasps for a cure and finds herself back in the one place she never wish to be, doing something she never thought that she’d be doing. The witty banter, storyline, and overall flow of this book makes it very difficult for the reader to put it down. Having finished it in a day, and then being struck by a cliffhanger, it makes for a wicked anticipation lying in wait for the next installment of the series.

As a lover of both fantasy and the fae, this is an easy read that leans toward more traditional lore, and it is lovely seeing the side of apothecary as well and the strain that being a caretaker can have on an individual. Very well written indeed.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Audrie Harrington

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was another fun fae read! The main character, Chloe, is a mortal and town apothecary and is asked to return to the faerie realm so that she can help save the fae who are being attacked by the mortals. She doesn’t want to leave all of the people that she helps, but since her sister became a fae and is living in the other realm she goes back to help save her. Quintus is the fae who comes to ask for help and there is tension from the moment he arrives. The relationship between Chloe and Quintus is interesting throughout the book and I want to know more about their past. I really liked the world building and the descriptions of the faerie realm. Chloe freezes when in danger and she has to work through many things to be able to help anyone. I didn’t know that this was a spinoff from another series so I will need to go back and read them. I felt like there was so much history about the sister and the backstory between Chloe and Quintus that I needed to know more about!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading about this female lead. Typically, the heroine is there kicking down doors ad sprigging into action when there’s a conflict – or at least that’s been my experience – but Chloe is a healer at heart and not one to go running towards danger. The premise of the story felt very well-rounded to me and I was able to picture things in a more realistic way – even if the time the book is set in doesn’t reflect the current period. I’m not normally one for books about the fae, sometimes it just gets too complicated and convoluted for me, but the way this story was written made it easier for me to read through without feeling like I was drowning in information. I was able to read this book without having read the series that originally introduced the characters, but now I kind of want to go back and read Chole and Quintus’s back story for more information. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series and see where the author takes the story from here!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Jamie Truex

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great beginning for this series! Very good writing and character building. Chloe isn’t your typical strong, go get em type of main character but I really felt a connection with her. She was very relatable. I’m definitely loving Quintus and his whole being. Books about fae are my favorite and this one didn’t disappoint. Great YA book if you love all things fae! It does end with quite the cliffhanger so be prepared to purchase the next book!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Jerricka Brown

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was mesmerizing. I found my emotions pulled in so many different directions. The author knew how to grab my attention and keep it. There were times I couldn’t put it down. The world that was created seemed so real. I will be reading the next books in this series. I am officially hooked.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Cynthia Tuck

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really good read. I enjoyed it a lot. The story follows Chloe as she reluctantly goes back to Faerie to save her sister from mortals who are set on taking over the courts of Faerie. Chloe so far has been content with living a normal life in the mortal realm, but puts her personal feelings aside to save her sister. I really appreciated Chloe’s fierce intelligence and drive even in the midst of danger. Also I’m such a sucker for hard headed romance. You know the kind where the main characters get on each other’s nerves, and yet they can’t stay away from one another. Each swears the other one is the most stubborn person they have ever met and yet when their eyes meet they both have to fight not to blush. Yup that’s kind of the vibe this romance gives. And I loved evert bit of it. I can’t wait to see what comes after this.
There was an underlying message that I hope every woman who reads this pays attention to. I won’t spoil it, read it yourself! But all in all if your a fan of Sarah J Maas or Jennifer L. Armentrout then you will like this a lot.
Flame and Crystal Thorns is the first book in this series. It’s a spin off of The Fae of Bitter Thorn series by Kay L. Moody. Although it has a few minor spoilers from The Fae of Bitter Thorn, it can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone series. It honestly is motivating me to check out the other series.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Sam Rainville

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Right away we meet Chloe and learn what a kind and dedicated healer she is. My inner feminist was quickly applauding a female apothecary in a male role.
Enter Quintus, with whom Chloe has a history. He needs her help in faery. She doesn’t want to go, but finds herself with little choice if she wants to save her loved ones.
This was a very well written faery tale that makes you fall in love with the characters as you share their journey.
There is a cliff hanger ending that will have to anxiously awaiting the next book in what promises to be a great series.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Rachel Moss

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great read! I know there was another series before this one, and I do feel like I would understand Faerie and the characters a little bit more if I had of read if first, however I didn’t feel like I missed much in regards to past events with this novel. The writing was phenomenal, and the story telling was magnificent. I was so easily pulled into this story and finished it fairly quickly. I could imagine everything in this book and felt like I was really there. I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait for the next installment!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really love stories about the Fae realm and this book was no exception. All the little details make it a super fun read. Chloe is a healer and a bit insecure in her daily life although she does has a quick tongue and a bit of bite in her I found her a delightful character. Quintus is a charming Fae character that is your quintessential hero. Strong, pensive with a bent towards protective. Set in sometime period around possibly Victorian times Chloe is making her own way in a world where women don’t work. Quintus comes to the mortal world to get Chloe’s help. Chloe balks at returning to Faerie but Quintus tells her she is the only one who can save her sister. The shocking end made me a bit miffed but hey I am only human! Cliffhangers make me crazy!!! Great read you won’t regret!!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorn Series Book 1) by Kay.L Moody – Review by Laura-Jane Minnie

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the series, but is a spin off from a previous book that I have not read. Chloe is happy to go back to the human world after being in the faerie realm with her sister who is queen. Chloe is mortal and prefers to be with her own people even though she loves her sister dearly she just wants to remain being a healer and help people. That is until she is summoned back to the faerie world as her sister is in danger, Mortals have took her castle. Chloe is torn but she will do anything for her sister, with the guide of Quintus who is moody, arrogant and sexy specimen this slow burn romance turns in to something special. Although this does end on a massive cliff hanger ahhh!!!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Tracy Manderson

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns #1) by Kay L. Moody

4 out of 5 stars
This is my first book that I have read written by this author. I always love to read paranormal fantasy and this was a great book. The characters are amazing and well written. The story line was different and great. The description and background made it feel like I was there. This book also leaves you with a cliffhanger. I cant wait to see what happens.
Chloe is a young woman and vowed to never return to Faerie again after the dangerous, frightening, and life-threatening events of the past, not to mention the betrayal of someone close to her. She is quite happy in the mortal realm that she even becomes the town apothecary.
When Quintus a frustrating and annoyingly handsome fae from her past shows up she learns that a group of mortals threatens her sister and the other fae, and she may be the only one who can save them. Reluctantly, Chloe packs a bag for what is supposed to be a short trip to Faerie.
When she gets there she realizes these mortals are not ordinary they are fueled by revenge and have weapons.
Can Chloe save Faerie? Will she get the help she needs to overcome the mortals? Will Chloe stay in Faerie and return to the mortal realm?
You need to read this great story….
Tracy
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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Shai Flores

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I did not realize that this was a spinoff series by this author of a previous series. That being said, I had no problem understanding the story and it was easily read as a stand-alone series. I was drawn to this book because of the beautiful cover. Once I knew that it was a magical book about faeries, adventure, fighting for those you love, and a series that will continue, I was all in. I definitely felt some connections with the main character and how her life went down a different path than she expected. I am excited to see where the second book leads! I wish I lived in this magical world.

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by April Binkley

Manipulator's War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Non-Binary representation in a fantasy story that doesn’t feel like it’s forced. It’s rare to find that so major kudos to Elise Carlson.

Fans of Narnia will enjoy this fast paced story that shows the power of strength & community. A story that is full of action, betrayal, survival of life, abductions and you don’t want to miss the assassins. This is a fast paced, engaging story that was hard to put down. The plot had great growth which made the story easy to read as well as entertaining.

I’m looking forward to the sequel coming out! I would recommend this to teenagers and even adults like myself who have always hoped for a great representation of us in print.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Megan Watson

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So, I may start letting some time filter through before reviewing some books because I’m a little miffed at the ending…. I mean, come on!
This read…. Chloe is not your typical main character. She’s a little weak, a lotta insecure and she stumbles more than Ella Enchanted does; but, she is understandably relatable. That selfess motivation to help those around you does have a tendency to wear you down and some of those enlightening moments really stuck with me. I really enjoyed that theme throughout this book.
This series is a spin off series from the author’s Court of Bitter Thorn series. I think I would have fared better having read the other series previously, but I fared decent during my read. Quintus is a fae from the fae realm that shows up randomly needing Chloe’s help. There is some definite tension from a history that isn’t completely conveyed throughout this series; so I spent a good moment wondering what I missed.
I can’t count how many times my brain said “Go Quintus!” while reading, despite not know the full story. I’m definitely team Quintus!
A pretty slow burn book with forced proximity, a good morality and a cliff hanger ending that will take me a minute to get over. Where’s book 2?

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Beverly Finnie

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I liked it! I really did! But the main protagonist in Flame and Crystal Thorns, drove me crazy. She was all I could battle then would completely freeze up during battle. I understand she had trauma but she needed to admit she needed help.
Chloe, a human who lived in the Faerie realm. Is just coming into being an adult after being involved in war. Now in the human realm as an apothecary trying to find her way where she belongs. Has been dealing with an unknown human illness, till she’s called upon to return to Faerie.
Quintus is calling on her to return. The humans are trying to destroy Faerie with iron. Iron is poisonous to not only the realm but also everyone of Far descent. He firmly believes she’s the only one that can help save them in this battle. Unfortunately she’s not being very cooperative.
Fighting their mutual feelings for one another, the growth between these two is a site to witness. I feel a massive love hate relationship between the two, which makes me look forward to future books in this series. I look forward to their character development together and a part.
The author definitely created some characters I’m really curious to stay with through their journey.
Despite Chloe’s resistance she ends up with the issues in both realms are connected. To save the humans, they need to heal Faerie from iron poisoning.
What will happen? Do they succeed? What about the feelings for one another they tiptoe around?
A new series that potentially fuels excitement for anyone who loves to get lost in the Fae world. I look forward to what’s next!!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody Reviewed by Jasmin Slagle

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chloe is a human girl from the mortal realm. Chloe knows all about the Fae world and would much rather stay in her safe mortal one. But unexpectedly has to return to the Fae realm to protect the people she cares about. Love this book and can’t wait for the rest of the series.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Kayla Kearney

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Definitely not what I was expecting but a quick read nonetheless! I’ve really been enjoying the Fae story genre lately so this was an easy book to read, but I definitely loved the twist the author put on it by having the main character being mortal and by having her being the person tasked with saving the day for magical creatures.

From the very beginning the author illustrated beautifully the differences between the mortal world and the fae world, making it easy to imagine being whisked away to a beautiful land full of magic and beauty. She draws you in with cliffhangers and surprises at the turn of every page, leaving the reader no choice but to finish the book rather quickly. To say it was easy to read this book in a day is an understatement! Can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Sarah Devereaux

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flame and Crystal Thorns is the first book in the Fae and Crystal Thorns series, a young adult fantasy romance series.
I am not a huge fan of fantasy but I did enjoy this book. It kept my attention and had a mystery and suspense side to it as well as enemies to lovers (which is always a plus and one of my favourite styles of books). I am very excited to see where the series goes and to follow along with the excellent character and world building this author has done! Chloe really began to grow on me and I want to see where she goes as a mortal in Faerie.
Overall I can say anyone who loves fantasy will love this book and even those with fantasy a little further down their favourite genre list will enjoy this book too!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chloe is a young woman and she is mortal, however, she has not always lived in the mortal realm, she has also lived in the world of Faerie, her sister now lives there too, but after what happened when she was last there, Chloe refuses to return to Faerie and the life she had there. Chloe has found her place in a small village instead where she lives with her brother and his children and is the town apothecary after the last one died suddenly and without an apprentice, so she took her knowledge of herbs and medicine and created a place for herself healing those around her. One day, she is talking to a local woman whose husband has become ill, but when it is apparent that the illness isn’t something she has treated before, she falls to research and finds what she needs, however, one ingredient is something she does not want to use thanks to the memories it invokes whenever she thinks about it, however, when someone from her past abruptly turns up on her doorstep, a village illness is the last thing she needs to worry about, she is being summoned back to Faerie.

As the situation in her former home is explained to her, she cannot even start to think that this is true, or at the least that the claims are being exaggerated, especially because her sister is one of the strongest people she knows and wouldn’t let anything stop her and her beloved from keeping their people safe, so she refuses to go back and instead tries to focus on healing those in the village around her, even if she has to search high and low for a replacement of the key ingredient she needs. As the day passes and her visitor keeps badgering her about returning to Faerie, she tells them point blank that until her responsibilities in the village are completed, she cannot even think about returning there, however, she may think about it if they can get her more of the vital ingredient, so they give in to her demand and go, however, when they don’t return, Chloe begins to think the worst, but lack of sleep and running out of the herbs she needs still takes precedence.

It is only when her visitor returns and claims that her sister has been captured and that both her and her beloved are in danger and that they need her now more than ever, as does the rest of Faerie, so Chloe eventually agrees to go once she has treated everyone in the village and created enough spare poultices so that others can be treated while she is gone. However, when they arrive, things are worse than they thought and the mortals doing the attacking are fuelled by revenge and the weapons they have are stronger than Chloe imagined and it begins to look like her trip to Faerie will not be the short one she was expecting, or lacking in magic as new abilities appear while on the road. Will Chloe and the handsome, yet unwelcome companion she is travelling be able to save the Crystal Throne, or will she be too late? This is a fantasy adventure which is full of magic as mortals face off with the Fae in this race against time to save those they love with a smattering of romance for good measure which all add up to a book which will keep you hooked in and on the edge of your seat throughout.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Misti Maggio

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I highly enjoyed this book. The world building was fantastic. Character development was well done. The storyline moved at the perfect pace. I can’t wait to read the next book.
Reviewed by @mimimadge

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Melissa Saxton

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A wonderful new fantasy series
Chloe, human sister to the faery queen just wants to set up an apothecary and treat her fellow humans and enjoy her life away from faery.
However Quintus shows up saying her family is in trouble and they need her help and she agrees to go.

whats different in this book is Chloe is not your typical badass. as a human with disease and illness shes strong capable but when faced with danger she crumples and freezes. you constantly want to tell her to get it together!

the witty banter and slow burn with Quintus is also something you will enjoy … pick up this book today!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Ember Daley

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love Chloe and Quintus!!! The way the characters relate reminded me of one of my favorite friends so it worked. Also really enjoyed the fact that the main character isn’t a fighter but a healer. Definitely looking forward to the rest of this series!

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