Fae and Crystal Thorns - La série

She vowed she’d never return to Faerie… But vows were made to be broken. As a human girl, Chloe is perfectly happy being back in the mortal realm where she belongs. She's even become the town apothecary. When a fae from her past shows up begging her to return to Faerie, she utterly refuses. But then she finds out an angry group of mortals are using iron to hold an entire castle full of fae hostage. And of course, the hostages include Chloe's older sister and her sister's beloved. Reluctantly, Chloe packs a bag for what is supposed to be a short trip to Faerie. But the mortals are more powerful than she expected. To fuel them, they have weapons, flames, and revenge. They won't stop until they control every court in Faerie. With the help of a new and mysterious magic and a too-handsome-for-his-own-good fae companion, Chloe has to save Faerie before her sister and the other fae are killed.

Magical meets deadly in this YA fae fantasy where mortals and fae battle viciously for the same land. Shadow & Crystal Thorns is the 2nd book in the Fae and Crystal Thorns series by Kay L. Moody. Be sure to start with book 1, Flame & Crystal Thorns. War would be easier if she could tell who was right and who was wrong. Chloe remains in Faerie, but she's only supposed to stay long enough to defeat the bloodthirsty mortals who are trying to claim the land for themselves. But now she's not so sure she wants to return to the mortal realm, especially when the devastatingly handsome fae, Quintus, keeps asking her to stay. Even worse, defeating the mortals becomes more difficult by the day while their numbers continuously grow. She also learns exactly why they want the land. As a mortal herself, it's hard to disagree with them. But they can't take Faerie unless they steal it from the fae. Alliances blur when Chloe realizes both sides deserve what they seek. But only one of them can win.

A dagger could save them... if they don't get stabbed in the back with it. Chloe and Quintus have just discovered a hidden court inside Faerie. It seems obvious who the new leader should be, especially once they realize how to find the missing crown. A golden and emerald dagger is the key to discovering it, but in the wrong hands, it could ruin them all. When mortals start invading the court, their meddling impedes Chloe and Quintus’s quest for the crown. Even worse, Chloe starts to wonder if she truly agrees with Quintus’s plans for how the new court should be ruled. With a long journey ahead, their differing ideals might finally pull them and the new court apart. This time, for good.

The battle for the land has only just begun in Curse & Crystal Thorns, the magical and adventurous 4th book in the Fae and Crystal Thorns series. The king may be vile but finding him is their only chance to save the court. Chloe embraces Faerie as her home and is more determined than ever to save it from defeat. After discovering and using balance shards to create their own magic, the enemy mortals threaten to take over Crystalfall. Chloe and Quintus must find a way to stop them. Their greatest obstacle is repairing their own broken bond, so that Quintus’s magic can be restored. Being forced to spend time together is difficult when they’re still angry with each other. It doesn’t help that they must find a king, who is not virtuous or kind, but he is still their only hope. Without him, the court will be lost forever. The Court of Crystalfall is made of glittering jewels, and with magic flowing through it once again, it’s more beautiful than ever. But Chloe and Quintus must act quickly to save it, or all will be lost.