A fae changeling is torn between two worlds and two suitors in the luxuriantly poetic, extravagantly sexy romantic fantasy novel A Feather So Black by Lyra Selene (Amber & Dusk).
Years ago, the evil Fair Folk stole the human High Queen's daughter Eala away to Tír na nÓg, "a place beyond mortal knowing," and left changeling Fia in her place. Fia has trained since childhood to be a spy and weapon, fiercely loyal to the Queen who calls her "daughter" amid a court that fears her magic. Then a gateway to Tír na nÓg is discovered; Eala is on the other side--alive but cursed. The queen sends Fia and Rogan, Fia's star-crossed love interest and Eala's betrothed, to rescue Eala. Fia is also tasked to steal the immensely powerful Sky-Sword from the fae lord holding Eala captive. However, nothing in the land of the Folk is straightforward. Fia's chemistry with Rogan is undeniable but complicated by the sisterly connection she feels with Eala. The shadowy fae lord, Irian, is "beauty and bane... delight and dread." Fia, who has always hated her magic for its ability to kill, finds her heart divided not only between two men but also between the queen who raised her and the chance to embrace her true self.
Selene's decadent prose conjures an enchanting and perilous world inspired by Celtic folklore. Scrappy, vulnerable Fia is a joy to follow as she discovers her power and the love she deserves. A Feather So Black's high stakes and high emotion cast a swoon-worthy spell sure to enthrall readers. --Jaclyn Fulwood, blogger at Infinite Reads