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luminouslumity · 10 months

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Just gonna come out and say it, I haven't really been the biggest fan of fairy stories. Holly Black doesn't really do it for me with the exception of The Wicked King and I'm really not a fan of SJM, though I thought Margaret Rogerson's An Enchantment of Ravens was pretty okay, so it's not like I'm completely against them, either. That said, not counting re-reads, I've also been struggling to just find investment in reading in general—not necessarily whether I find the book good or not, but whether or not I'm having fun, if that makes sense. To bring up AEoR again, I remember having a good time, but I don't remember ever getting excited to get to the next page, y'know? Casual reading, basically. That's the best way I can describe it anyway.

So when a YouTuber I watch recommended Forest of Dreams and Whispers in her latest video, I decided to check it out, if only for curiosity's sake.

And boy am I glad I did!

The Fae of the Forest series are gender-bent fairy tale retellings, with the first book being based on Sleeping Beauty and the second being based on Snow White. Only two books are out right now and I personally enjoyed the first book more, but I liked the second book too. And best of all, they're fun!

FoDaW focuses of Juliana Ardencourt and Prince Hawthorn, and despite this being a Sleeping Beauty retelling, the actual Sleeping Beauty part doesn't actually kick in until about halfway through the book. The first half is very much about their relationship and how it progresses from this enemies-to-lovers type thing, so that by the time the curse kicks in, they're already in love, they're just too stubborn and stupid to realize it.

Speaking of, one problem I've always had with the enemies-to-lovers trope is that a lot of the time, it can come off as rushed at best or romanticized abuse at worst, but in this case, I thought it was actually pulled off really well! And tbh, I wouldn't even necessarily call it enemies-to-lovers, more like frenemies-to-lovers. It's stated early on that while Hawthorn bullied Juliana when they were younger, she'd always get back at him tenfold, so it kinda reminded me of Derek and Odette's relationship from The Swan Princess in that regard. By the time they're in their teens, it's just flirty and witty banter all around for the next three years! And even then, when Hawthorne realizes how badly he treated Jules in the past, he actually apologizes!

There is a bit of a love triangle and it's also one of those love triangles where it's clear that there's not much of a competition going on there, and though I normally loathe them, it didn't really bother me in this case either. It helps that neither side was made out to be worse for the sake of elevating the other, so Juliana's other "suitor" is also super sweet, nor does the conflict last very long anyway. The other characters were also great, and while the main villain was your typical "take over the kingdom" type of guy, I enjoyed him too! And the way he got his comeuppance at the end was beyond satisfying!

Because the second book is a direct sequel, I don't want to talk about it much, but overall, I had a good time, especially towards the end.

Another thing I really liked is how the series handles aging. Weird thing, maybe, but once you notice how many immortal x mortal pairings have the former be thousands of years older than the latter while also considering or at least pointing out that the mortal character's age would be the equivalent to that of an immortal child's, it starts to get into creepy territory for me personally and I'm kinda tired of it.

But in this series? Fairies age normally and then just stop getting physically older after a certain point. So when the first book has Hawthorn be eighteen, he's not just eighteen by Fae standards, but actually is eighteen. I don't know, it's just a nice detail that I really appreciate.

As for things I didn't like, there were some typos I'd noticed and some of the dialogue got pretty anachronistic at times, but overall, still a fun ride. I'll definitely be reading the third installment whenever it releases, as well as Katherine's other books in the meantime!

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fae-coterie · 9 months

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You still have time to change. 🧚‍♀️

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thekeymonster · 3 months

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Peach Blossom Kitten

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fairmaidnelly · 3 months

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bebs-art-gallery · 25 days

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Mountain Fairies by Marthe Jonkers

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moodboard-d · 3 months

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karlovycross · 10 months

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Misty Morning

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lunar-witches · 7 months

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🌟 Types of Divination 🌟

🃏 Tarot Reading: Ah, the classic! Shuffle those cards, lay 'em out, and let the symbols tell your story. It's like a psychic storytime with beautifully illustrated cards.

🔮 Crystal Ball Gazing: Channel your inner fortune teller and gaze into the shimmering depths of a crystal ball. See visions, symbols, or just a really fancy paperweight – your call!

☕ Tea Leaf Reading: Sip your cuppa, but don't toss those leaves! The way they settle in your cup can unveil the mysteries of the universe. Get ready to decipher some leafy hieroglyphics.

🖐️ Palmistry (Chiromancy): Study the lines, mounts, and shapes on your palm. Each crease tells a story about your life path, personality, and potential. It's like reading a roadmap to your destiny right on your hand!

🕊️ Feather Divination: Feathers are more than just fashionable accessories for birds! They can carry messages from the spirit world. Find one, meditate on it, and decode its wisdom.

🌀 Runes Casting: Norse warriors used them, and now you can too! Grab some ancient runestones, cast them, and let the runic symbols weave tales of your destiny.

🕯️ Candle Scrying: Light a candle, focus on the flame, and let your visions come to life within the flickering glow.

🌿 Pendulum Magic: Swing that pendulum and ask it some yes-or-no questions. Allow the pendulum to swing freely and always keep your hand still to allow the energy to truly answer you questions.

🌗 Numerology: Numbers, man! They're everywhere, and they've got a lot to say. Discover your life path, destiny, and soul numbers.

🔍 Scrying Mirrors: Stare into the abyss... or, well, a special mirror! Gaze deep, and let the answers reveal themselves.

🌊 Water Scrying: Gaze into the reflective surface of water – be it a pond, a lake, or even a scrying bowl. Watch as ripples reveal the unseen.

🐚 Shell Divination: Channel your inner mermaid! Listen to the whispers of seashells and let them reveal their secrets. You can also collect a handful of different shells and cast them. Their placement, pattern, etc, can reveal important details!

🗝️ Key Casting (Cleidomancy): Gather a collection of old keys, close your eyes, and toss them onto a cloth. The position and arrangement of the keys will unveil symbolic messages or answers to your questions. It's like unlocking the secrets of the cosmos, one key at a time.

🎶 Music Divination (Alectryomancy): Play some tunes and let the lyrics, melodies, or even random song selections speak to you. The songs that resonate can offer messages or insights about your current situation. Let the music be your mystical DJ!

With this ever-growing list of divination methods, you'll have a magical tool for every occasion. Trust your intuition and let your inner seeker explore the mystical world of divination. Happy divining, cosmic explorers! 🔮🌠