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Cover of Realm of Nightmares (Faeven Saga, #3)

Realm of Nightmares (Faeven Saga, #3)

by Hillary Raymer

🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate·spoiler·Faeven Saga #3

Why Read This?

You'll experience intense atmospheric tension and the satisfaction of surviving a dangerous magical world.

Synopsis

Magic. Fae. And morally grey. Realm of Nightmares is the exciting third installment of the Faeven Saga... After a faerie bargain goes wrong, Maeve Ruhdneah finds herself stuck in the realm of the Ether, separated from everyone she loves. Knowing she’s running out of time before Parisa attacks, Maeve develops a plan—venture to Diarmavh and gain the favor of the Wild Hunt, then make a deal with the god of death to return to Faeven. Unfortunately, Aed isn’t too keen on releasing her and worse, Maeve’s magic is failing. The longer she stays, the more she continues to lose. But a familiar face threatens to upend all she’s working toward, and as secrets from her past are revealed, the thread tying Maeve to Tiernan slowly unravels. In Niahvess, all of Tiernan’s worst fears are being realized. Faeven is dying. Maeve has yet to return from the Ether. And again, he must make the treacherous journey to Maghmell to save all that he loves. Except this time, the goddess of life is nowhere to be found. As the Four Courts begin to crumble, Tiernan is forced look beyond the borders of Faeven for help. But as Parisa’s forces grow, the lifeblood of magic continues to fade, threatening to plunge the realm into darkness forever.

At a Glance

4.18 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingslow burn
Energymedium

Top Tropes

dark romancemagic bondfated matessecret relationship

Mood

darkmysteriousintenseeerieatmospheric

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

4.18 ★

Page Count

399 pages

Published

2023

Primary Genre

Romantasy

Pairing

M/F

POV

First Person

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Unknown Narrator

Narrator Count

Single

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

Mood

Writing Style

atmosphericimmersivedark

Story Pacing

medium

Emotional Weight

heavy

Energy Required

medium

Vibes

Dark fae survival in a nightmare realm that feels like walking through a haunted forest at midnight.

Characters

FMC Archetype

reluctant herodamaged survivor

Relationship Dynamics

slow burntensionforbidden lovemutual piningfated mates

Spice Details 🌶️

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Spice Level 3

Spice Style

emotional / lovingtension / anticipation focus

Getting Steamy

None

Bringing the Heat

None
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World & Setting

World Type

fae realm / faerie courtshigh fantasy

Primary Setting

underground / underworld

Fantasy Creatures

Reading Context

Emotional Payoff

Best Time of Year

autumn

When & Where to Read

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