The Last Autumn Fairy by Brittany Fichter
Fantasy. 510 Pages. 5 Stars
Synopsis:
Peter has been crowned king of the Third Isle, and Katy is married to her childhood sweetheart. Just nine months into their marriage, they’ve brought the Lairis Isles together and used their gifts to usher in a new age or prosperity. But when they set off on their postponed honeymoon to enjoy some well-deserved relaxation, trouble is brewing that threatens to doom entire populations.
Their other problems fade, though, when Katy discovers that they’ve defied all odds, and she is pregnant. Unfortunately, after fleeing to the one person she was sure could help most, Katy realizes that her once ally just might be her worst enemy, and she and Peter must scramble to protect not only their child but the five isles from an ancient destruction.
If Peter and Katy cannot unite the isles and races, they will lose their child and home. But the wrath of an Autumn Fairy is not to be taken lightly, nor the desperation of a warrior king. But can this autumn fairy can succeed where the last one failed?
My Review:
My heart. Oh. My. Heart.
This is the absolutely stunning conclusion to Brittany Fichter’s high fantasy Autumn Fairy trilogy. And what a very satisfying conclusion it was! I know she’s slaved over this magic system and sworn never to do such an in-depth system again, but oh how I loved every part of the world she’s built. It’s so detailed and rich. I love the history she’s embedded into these islands and how that history is gently unfolded and then offered to the reader. The history plays very heavily into the plot and did not disappoint. The setting and purpose of each individual isle is distinct just like their leaders, and I especially loved the map that gave me a concrete vision of the world this story takes place in. I especially loved the setting change at the end. It felt vivid and real. The contrast was very well written in my opinion.
The plot of this one! Guys, my only regret is not rereading the first two in preparation for this one. I remembered enough to move through it, but this one kept me turning pages. I read about 75% of the book in one day because I was so engrossed in the plot. The villain proved a worth villain indeed. Fichter knows how to plant tension and draw out her strings just right. She’s mastered the balance of heartwarming moments, fear-filled tension, and victorious conquests. And, of course, who didn’t just completely gush over the perfectly proportioned Katy and Peter fluff?! Guys, I know I love Fichter’s books, but these two are my favorite!!! The pacing was perfect! It is a long novel, but I never felt bored with it or had the desire to kind of shrug off the story, if that makes sense. I wanted to keep reading. I wanted to know how the problems would be solved and every new obstacle made my heartbeat falter. And if that’s not enough, I about died at the climax. I mean, it’s been a long time since I picked up a book and cried. Even in the resolution, I was still in tears. This book is very emotional and I completely devoured every word.
Okay, anyone who knows me knows I think Mrs. Fichter’s characters are the, the BEST characters in literature. We are reunited with our beloved Katy, Peter, Firin, and knights. And some guest appearances that just made me downright giddy, y’all. I love watching these people grow, the struggles they face, the hardships they push through, and the points at which they break. I feel like these characters are my friends, my mentors, and sometimes I see myself in them. They ask the same questions I do and they don’t always have the answers. These characters are real. They’re flawed. And they grow. Some learn…and some don’t. Some show us that there is this heartbreaking point at which people choose to stay in undesirable places.
I did read an advanced draft copy and so found several small boo-boos in the writing, but those have been fixed in the polished, proofread draft. Fichter writes masterfully, weaving a tale that takes readers on an emotional ride. She knows how story works and I can’t be more thankful to have stumbled across her works. The book contains very mild violence, nothing more graphic than a bit of blood here and there. There is no foul language whatsoever and only the most heartfelt, realistic romance. There’s nothing more detailed than a kiss, an appreciative look between the married MCs, and the faint implication of more during their brief honeymoon.
More:
Book 1 in The Autumn Fairy Trilogy is The Autumn Fairy (4 Stars)
Book 2 is The Autumn Fairy of Ages (5 Stars)
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