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Violet Springwater is one of those infuriating people who has it all. She's got the looks, the brain, and her family is as close to fae nobility as one can be. They certainly have the riches, the feuds, and the patented superiority complex that comes with the territory.

Violet's biggest rival and main source of grief? Rowan Uphill. Just as beautiful, just as clever, and a little bit richer.

When they venture out into the human realm to amass riches of their own, a bad joke from the universe means Violet must travel with Rowan. Between failed campfires, the cat they both insist is theirs, and the incident, tension runs high.

Will their family's rivalry get the better of them or will the forced proximity spark something that neither are prepared for?

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The Rebellious Fae's Guide To Family Rivalries is a cozy sapphic travel fantasy romance with two stubborn fae, a cute cat, and a hint of steam and magic. 

Book Number: Prequel 

Genre: Adult | Fantasy | Romance | LGBTQIA+ 

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A cozy fantasy travel novelette featuring two young fae from rival families that set off into the world to find their own adventure. 

Violet Springwater is ready to set off and forge her own path. With the Springtime ceremony about to commence, all of the of age fae finally get to venture to the human realm to try to strike big and acquire the wealth that it takes to be a successful fae. And Violet will finally be able to get away from the pesky Uphills that disrupt her family twenty-four-seven. That is, until an accident occurs that leaves her stuck with Rowan Uphill, her greatest rival. But as the two spend more time with one another away from the influence of their families, they realize that they may actually have a ton in common. 

This is a short novelette that can certainly be read in a single sitting (though I must admit, I read it aloud to myself in two sittings, so consider me odd). It's a sweet story of learning to put asides one's differences, let go of family prejudices, and embrace the world and everything that it has to offer. 

Violet and Rowan have some pretty awesome banter. Their families are like Montague and Capulet bad when it comes to constantly badgering and pestering one another, so it's no surprise that a forbidden romance forms between these two girls as soon as they are out of their parent's hair. I think they have a sweet growth arc in this short story in which they both realize a lot about themselves and each other. The romance may have heated up pretty quickly, but these two have known each other in one way or another forever now, so it didn't bother me too much. 

The world that Jade sets up had me interested from the get-go. I tend to always enjoy things set in the Fae realm, so it was no surprise that I enjoyed the initial set up in this book. The magic system isn't overly explained in this short introduction to the series, but it is made well known that the fae have access to all sorts of magic items that can do a wide variety of things. I'm interested to learn more about the magic of this world in future installments of this series. 

Overall, "The Rebellious Fae's Guide to Family Rivalries" was a great intro into the "Cozy Fae Guides" series that has me greatly intrigued to learn more. Violet and Rowan were pretty fun protagonists. I am interested in the magic system and the world, so I'm excited to check out what the rest of this series has in store!

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Unlucky Naia, Naia Puddle, Misfortune Naia... Those are only a few of the nicknames Naia has amassed over the years as a chronically unlucky fae.

Nobody is surprised when she arrives at her first Springtime ceremony with mud on her face from the latest puddle she didn't see. Not the greatest start for her first journey into the outside world but it's not all doom and gloom. To assist her on her adventure to prove her worth and amass riches, she gets to select a family heirloom.

What oh what will she get? Surely, it'll be something useful?

No. It's a walking stick. Or is it?

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Join Naia on her adventure where fortune and misfortune seem to always be around the corner. Together an untrustworthy thief as a companion, she'll quickly discover all the wonders and worry the world has to offer.

The Unlucky Fae's Guide To Unfair Heirlooms is the first book in the Cozy Fae Guide's series. It's a light hearted slice-of-life fantasy adventure with adorable side characters, a sapphic romance, and a greedy dragon. 

Book Number: One

Genre: Adult | Fantasy | Romance | LGBTQIA+ 

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