Fox & Wit Weekly Book Recommendations: Books with Fae (Not Written by SJM and Holly Black)
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Are you enchanted by stories featuring the Fae but looking for books beyond the works of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black? You're in luck! Our book recommendations spotlight captivating novels that delve into the magical world of faeries, offering fresh and unique takes on this enchanting realm. In this blog post, we’ve curated a list of must-read books that explore the Fae in innovative and spellbinding ways. From ancient fae lore to contemporary fantasy, these books deliver rich world-building, intriguing characters, and unforgettable adventures that will transport you to otherworldly realms.
Prefacing this with no this isn’t a slam on SJM or Holly Black. We’re fans around here. This is more of a “hey! Other authors are doing some good things with fae books too!”
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Every week we'll put together a list of book recommendations which you can find here on our blog but also our instagram @foxandwit if you'd like to give us a follow!
An Ember in the Dark by Samantha Raffles and Ashley Lepak
The Faerie Hounds of York by Arden Powell
Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa
A Curse in Ash by Julie Zantopoulos
Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater
Beneath Black Sails by Clare Sager
Battles of Salt and Sighs by Val Saintcrowe
And lastly:
The Falconer by Elizabeth May
Girl of Bone and Ivy by Damien Kalan and Scarlet King
Stolen Songbird by Danielle L Jensen
No Man Can Tame by Miranda Honfleur