BOOK REVIEW : Court of Bright and Broken by Amy Patrick

This story dives into the growing relationship between a fae prince and a peasant girl, set in a kingdom ruled by a power-hungry king who harbors an intense hatred for humans. The plot takes a dramatic turn when a chance encounter between the two strangers sparks an unexpected connection. This connection grants the human access to the fae ball—a perilous event filled with fae who wouldn’t hesitate to harm a human. Faced with impossible choices, she must either enter the ball under false pretenses or watch her family succumb to starvation.

As someone newer to the fantasy genre, I went into this book with high hopes, wanting to fall in love with its world and characters. While I enjoyed the premise and raced through the book in just two days, I found myself wanting a bit more. The ending left unanswered questions, but it lacked that heart-pounding, cliffhanger moment that leaves you desperately counting the days until the sequel.

That being said, the story kept me engaged throughout. The chemistry between the prince and the peasant girl felt intriguing, and the stakes were high enough to keep me turning the pages. Despite my mixed feelings about the ending, I’m keeping this author on my radar and will definitely be picking up the second book in the series.

If you’re exploring fantasy for the first time, this is a solid choice for dipping your toes into the genre without getting overwhelmed by complex worlds or unpronounceable names. Overall, I’d rate this book a 3.5 out of 5. It may not have been a perfect fit for me, but it’s clear the author has something special, and I’m curious to see where this story goes next!

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