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"Dark King" by C.N. Crawford is an intriguing first book in the Court of the Sea Fae series, following Aenor and Lyr as they embark on a quest for power and forbidden desire in a captivating world of fae magic and supernatural beings.
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- Dark King is the first book in the Court of the Sea Fae series by C.N. Crawford.
- The story follows Aenor, a former fae princess who has been stripped of her powers and is now living as a hunted supernatural in a squalid shop.
- Aenor strikes a deal with fae king Lyr to help him find a magic blade that might restore her stolen magic.
- The relationship between Aenor and Lyr is complex and filled with tension, exploring themes of trust, redemption, and forbidden desire.
- The book received mixed reviews, with some praising the world-building and plot twists while others found it predictable and lacking depth.
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48 word summary
"Dark King" by C.N. Crawford is the first book in the Court of the Sea Fae series, featuring Aenor and Lyr on a quest for power and forbidden desire. The book offers an intriguing world with fae magic and supernatural beings, setting the stage for an intriguing series.
82 word summary
Dark King by C.N. Crawford is the first book in the Court of the Sea Fae series. Aenor, a former fae princess, joins forces with fae king Lyr to find a magic blade that could restore her powers. As they journey together, their complex relationship and forbidden desire unfold. The book offers an intriguing world-building experience with fae magic and supernatural beings. While some found the plot predictable and the romance lacking depth, Dark King sets the stage for an intriguing series.
173 word summary
Dark King, the first book in the Court of the Sea Fae series by C.N. Crawford, follows the story of Aenor, a former fae princess living as a hunted supernatural after losing her powers. When fae king Lyr arrives and takes everything from her, Aenor strikes a deal to help him find a magic blade that could restore her stolen magic. As they journey together, Aenor battles her desires, fearing it could jeopardize her chance at reclaiming her power and risking her life. Set in a world ruled by sea fae, Aenor becomes a vigilante targeting wicked individuals until she becomes the target herself. Reluctantly teaming up with Lyr, they search for the magical blade to save themselves and Aenor's friend Gina. The complex relationship between Aenor and Lyr is filled with tension and forbidden desire. The book provides an intriguing world-building experience with fae magic, supernatural beings, and a rich history. While some readers found the plot predictable and the romance lacking depth, Dark King sets the stage for an intriguing series.
644 word summary
Dark King is the first book in the Court of the Sea Fae series by C.N. Crawford. It follows the story of Aenor, a former fae princess who has been stripped of her powers and is now living as a hunted supernatural. Her life takes a dramatic turn when a fae king named Lyr arrives and takes everything away from her, including her freedom. Aenor strikes a deal with Lyr to help him find a magic blade that might restore her stolen magic. As they journey together, Aenor finds herself feeling things she's never felt before, but giving in to desire could mean losing her chance at reclaiming her power and risking her life.
The book is set in a world where the sea fae are the rulers. Aenor, a strong and resilient character, has adapted to life in the human world after losing her powers and kingdom. She becomes a vigilante, targeting wicked individuals who prey on women. However, her life takes a dangerous turn when she becomes the target of a powerful creature. To save herself and her friend Gina, Aenor reluctantly teams up with Lyr to find a magical blade that could restore her stolen magic.
The relationship between Aenor and Lyr is complex and filled with tension. While there is an undeniable attraction between them, Aenor is hesitant to give in to her desires because it could jeopardize her chances of reclaiming her power. The book explores themes of trust, redemption, and the power of forbidden desire. The romance between Aenor and Lyr is passionate and steamy, but also fraught with uncertainty and danger.
The world-building in Dark King is intriguing and unique. The authors create a vivid and immersive world filled with fae magic, supernatural beings, and a rich history. The story is fast-paced and action-packed, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers engaged. The book also introduces interesting secondary characters, such as Gwydion and Salem, who add depth and complexity to the story.
While Dark King delivers on its promises of a snarky fae, a sexy king, and forbidden desire, some readers may find that the plot is predictable and the romance lacks depth. The book focuses more on action and plot development rather than delving into the emotions and motivations of the characters. Additionally, the ending feels rushed and leaves some questions unanswered, which may leave readers wanting more.
Overall, Dark King is an entertaining read that combines elements of fantasy, romance, and supernatural intrigue. It introduces readers to a fascinating world of fae politics, forbidden love, and the power of reclaiming one's true self. Despite its flaws, the book sets the stage for an intriguing series that will leave readers eager to continue the journey with Aenor and Lyr.
C.N. Crawford's Dark King (Court of the Sea Fae, #1) received mixed reviews from readers. Some found the world-building and plot twists entertaining, while others felt confused and disappointed. The main character, Aenor, was a source of contention among readers, with some finding her annoying and others finding her intriguing. Lyr, the love interest, also received mixed reactions. Despite these criticisms, many readers praised Crawford's ability to create creative and original characters. The story primarily takes place in London and Jerusalem, which some readers enjoyed. However, overall, Dark King was considered a miss by many.
The book also received criticism for its execution and writing style. Some felt that the main character's snark came across as childish and that there were contradictions in her portrayal. The writing style was described as weak, with too much telling instead of showing and a lack of detail. Many characters were written as shallow and air-headed but powerful, which did not work for some readers. However, for readers who enjoy romance novels, Dark King may still be a good option due to the quick attraction between the main characters.
663 word summary
Dark King is the first book in the Court of the Sea Fae series by C.N. Crawford. It follows the story of Aenor, a former fae princess who has been stripped of her powers and is now living as a hunted supernatural in a squalid shop. Her life takes a dramatic turn when a fae king named Lyr arrives and takes everything away from her, including her freedom. Aenor strikes a deal with Lyr to help him find a magic blade that might restore her stolen magic. As they journey together, Aenor finds herself feeling things she's never felt before, but giving in to desire could mean losing her chance at reclaiming her power and risking her life.
The book is set in a world where the sea fae are the rulers. Aenor, the protagonist, is a strong and resilient character who has adapted to life in the human world after losing her powers and kingdom. She takes on the role of a vigilante, dispatching wicked individuals who prey on women. However, her life takes a dangerous turn when she becomes the target of a powerful creature she thought she had killed. In order to save herself and her friend Gina, Aenor reluctantly teams up with Lyr to find a magical blade that could restore her stolen magic.
The relationship between Aenor and Lyr is complex and filled with tension. While there is an undeniable attraction between them, Aenor is hesitant to give in to her desires because it could jeopardize her chances of reclaiming her power. The book explores themes of trust, redemption, and the power of forbidden desire. The romance between Aenor and Lyr is passionate and steamy, but also fraught with uncertainty and danger.
The world-building in Dark King is intriguing and unique. The authors create a vivid and immersive world filled with fae magic, supernatural beings, and a rich history. The story is fast-paced and action-packed, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers engaged. The book also introduces interesting secondary characters, such as Gwydion and Salem, who add depth and complexity to the story.
While Dark King delivers on its promises of a snarky fae, a sexy king, and forbidden desire, some readers may find that the plot is predictable and the romance lacks depth. The book focuses more on action and plot development rather than delving into the emotions and motivations of the characters. Additionally, the ending feels rushed and leaves some questions unanswered, which may leave readers wanting more.
Overall, Dark King is an entertaining read that combines elements of fantasy, romance, and supernatural intrigue. It introduces readers to a fascinating world of fae politics, forbidden love, and the power of reclaiming one's true self. Despite its flaws, the book sets the stage for an intriguing series that will leave readers eager to continue the journey with Aenor and Lyr.
C.N. Crawford's Dark King (Court of the Sea Fae, #1) received mixed reviews from readers. Some found the world-building and plot twists entertaining, while others felt confused and disappointed. The main character, Aenor, was a source of contention among readers, with some finding her annoying and others finding her intriguing. Lyr, the love interest, also received mixed reactions. Despite these criticisms, many readers praised Crawford's ability to create creative and original characters. The story primarily takes place in London and Jerusalem, which some readers enjoyed. However, overall, Dark King was considered a miss by many.
The book also received criticism for its execution and writing style. Some felt that the main character's snark came across as childish and that there were contradictions in her portrayal. The writing style was described as weak, with too much telling instead of showing and a lack of detail. Many characters were written as shallow and air-headed but powerful, which did not work for some readers. However, for readers who enjoy romance novels, Dark King may still be a good option due to the quick attraction between the main characters
1123 word summary
Dark King is the first book in the Court of the Sea Fae series by C.N. Crawford. It follows the story of Aenor, a former fae princess who has been stripped of her powers and is now living as a hunted supernatural in a squalid shop. Her only comforts are stale cookies, Elvis records, and her hula-hoop. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when a lethally sexy fae king named Lyr arrives and takes everything away from her, including her freedom. In order to regain her freedom, Aenor strikes a deal with Lyr to help him find a magic blade that might restore her stolen magic. As they journey together, Aenor finds herself feeling things she's never felt before, but giving in to desire could mean losing her chance at reclaiming her power and even risking her life.
The book is set in a world where the sea fae are the rulers. Aenor, the protagonist, is a strong and resilient character who has adapted to life in the human world after losing her powers and kingdom. She is determined to protect her human friend Gina and takes on the role of a vigilante, dispatching wicked individuals who prey on women. However, her life takes a dangerous turn when she becomes the target of a powerful and vengeful creature she thought she had killed. In order to save herself and Gina, Aenor reluctantly teams up with Lyr, a fae king, to find a magical blade that could restore her stolen magic.
The relationship between Aenor and Lyr is complex and filled with tension. While there is an undeniable attraction between them, Aenor is hesitant to give in to her desires because it could jeopardize her chances of reclaiming her power. The book explores themes of trust, redemption, and the power of forbidden desire. The romance between Aenor and Lyr is passionate and steamy, but also fraught with uncertainty and danger.
The world-building in Dark King is intriguing and unique. The authors create a vivid and immersive world filled with fae magic, supernatural beings, and a rich history. The story is fast-paced and action-packed, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers engaged. The book also introduces interesting secondary characters, such as Gwydion and Salem, who add depth and complexity to the story.
While Dark King delivers on its promises of a snarky fae, a sexy king, and forbidden desire, some readers may find that the plot is predictable and the romance lacks depth. The book focuses more on action and plot development rather than delving into the emotions and motivations of the characters. Additionally, the ending feels rushed and leaves some questions unanswered, which may leave readers wanting more.
Overall, Dark King is an entertaining read that combines elements of fantasy, romance, and supernatural intrigue. It introduces readers to a fascinating world of fae politics, forbidden love, and the power of reclaiming one's true self. Despite its flaws, the book sets the stage for an intriguing series that will leave readers eager to continue the journey with Aenor and Lyr.
C.N. Crawford's Dark King (Court of the Sea Fae, #1) received mixed reviews from readers. While some found the world-building and plot twists entertaining, others felt confused and disappointed. The main character, Aenor, was a source of contention among readers, with some finding her annoying and others finding her intriguing. Lyr, the love interest, also received mixed reactions, with some readers unable to believe in their relationship. Despite these criticisms, many readers praised Crawford's ability to create creative and original characters, such as the Ankau. The story primarily takes place in London and Jerusalem, which some readers enjoyed. However, overall, Dark King was considered a miss by many, with some readers not even finding the jokes enjoyable.
The book also received criticism for its execution and writing style. Some readers felt that the main character's snark came across as childish and that there were contradictions in her portrayal. The writing style was described as weak, with too much telling instead of showing and a lack of detail. Many characters were written as shallow and air-headed but powerful, which did not work for some readers. The simple and rushed writing style was another point of contention. However, for readers who enjoy romance novels, Dark King may still be a good option due to the quick attraction between the main characters.
Despite the mixed reviews, there were readers who found Dark King to be an entertaining read. Some compared it to other popular fantasy series, such as Gena Showalter's Lord of the Underworld and Amelia Hutchins' The Fae Chronicles. They enjoyed the action, adventure, and magical world revolving around the Fae. The writing style kept them entertained and made for a fast-paced read. While they acknowledged that it was not the best-developed book in the genre, they still recommended it for those interested in paranormal romance with Fae, Gods, demigods, and magic.
Other readers expressed their interest in the story and its world-building. They found Aenor to be a strong and relatable character, appreciating her resilience and pragmatism. However, they were not convinced by the love interest, Lyr, and felt that their relationship developed too quickly. They were intrigued by other characters, such as Salem, and looked forward to seeing how the story would evolve.
There were also readers who did not enjoy Dark King. They found the entire plot to be predictable and the characters unremarkable and bland. The main character, Aenor, was disliked for her childishness and immaturity. The romance between her and Lyr did not resonate with some readers, and they felt that the physical details of the world were lacking. The book also had grammatical and spelling errors that distracted from the story. Overall, they were not impressed with Dark King and did not plan on continuing with the series.
Despite the criticisms, some readers found Dark King to be a fun and entertaining read. They enjoyed the fast-paced nature of the book and the violent sea creatures. They recommended it to those looking for a sea Fae creature action-packed book.
Other readers appreciated the humor in Dark King and found it to be a refreshing change of pace. They enjoyed the chemistry between Aenor and Lyr and looked forward to reading more from C.N. Crawford.
In conclusion, Dark King received mixed reviews from readers. While some enjoyed the world-building, characters, and pacing of the book, others found it predictable and lacking in depth. The main character, Aenor, received mixed reactions, with some finding her relatable and others finding her annoying. The romance between Aenor and Lyr also divided readers. Despite the criticism, Dark King still had its fans who enjoyed the humor, action, and magical elements of the story.