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Crown of Shadows

by K.M. Shea

🥛clean·spoiler·Court of Midnight and Deception #1·✓ Series Complete

Why Read This?

Leila is an absolute riot - a half-fae queen who hates fae politics, insults her own court, and accidentally charm-offensives an assassin into submission. The humor carries you through political intrigue that is surprisingly engaging for how clean and cozy it is.

Synopsis

The fae of the Night Court are desperately searching for a new monarch to crown before the Court collapses. I couldn’t care less. I’ve done everything I can to bury my fae blood and embrace my human half. That changes when some fae nobles show up on my doorstep and announce that I’m the next Queen of the Night Court. Becoming an unwilling fae queen? Check. Inheriting a terrible mess? Double check. The Court is almost bankrupt, my citizens’ favorite hobby is backstabbing one another, and I don’t know who I can trust since someone keeps trying to assassinate me. Speaking of assassins, I get introduced to the best in the business—a fae lord nicknamed the Wraith. His deadly profession means he fears no one. The only reason he doesn’t kill me on the spot is he’s also a member of the Night Court and the Court’s magic protects me. But that doesn’t prevent him from trading verbal barbs with me whenever we meet. And if cat herding all these uncooperative fae and chatting with assassins wasn’t enough, I’m required to get married as part of some archaic Court law. This “queen” gig is the worst! Supposedly I can choose anyone to marry, but with all the infighting I need someone who is neutral and won’t provoke more political power struggles. So, why do I keep thinking of a certain assassin? Court of Midnight and Deception is an urban fantasy trilogy featuring fae, werewolves, vampires, and wizards. It’s packed with humor, adventure, and a sweet, slow burn romance between a reluctant fae queen and the assassin who tried to kill her.

At a Glance

4.24 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🥛clean
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingslow burn

Top Tropes

enemies to loversmarriage of convenienceforced proximity

Mood

funnyadventurouslightheartedcozy

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

4.24 ★

Page Count

359 pages

Published

2020

Primary Genre

Fantasy Romance

Pairing

M/F

POV

First Person

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Unabridged

Narrator

Avery Caris|Charlie Thurston

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
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Mood & Vibe

Mood

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Characters

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assassination attemptsmild violencedeath (not graphic)giant spidersmagical poisoning

World & Setting

urban fantasy sign in to unlock

Reading Context

The slow build of trust between Leila and Rigel is deeply satisfying, especially watching him thaw. The humor keeps it buoyant while the political stakes give it backbone. sign in to unlock

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