This was quite a fun read for me. Not my usual type of book but I kept being drawn in by the cover.
Would I pick it up again? Probably not. But in the moment it was a good read.
I found there were moments where I was laughing out loud at the quirks of the characters and even the mocking of other fantasy tropes without being rude about it.
It's quite a silly and heartfelt read, so I would say this would be a nice easy read for someone who has just come out of a deep fantasy read to have something more light hearted.

Ngl the starting was so tough to get into. But after that the story was soo good. I wish I could live with them for a little longer. I felt that the ending was cut short. I am grateful to Net Gallery and Orbit for making this arc accessible

This is the type of silly I can get behind. Not too serious, the dialogue was witty, and the male faeries weren’t all brooding nine-foot-tall shadow daddies. It felt fresh considering that last point alone. I loved the dark office humor of dealing with terrible bosses, miserable coworkers, and the general drudgery of it all. The constant misunderstandings of human culture by the faeries was as funny as Sahir’s constant sighing.

Thank you to Orbit Books and NetGalley for the ARC!

Thank you so much to Netgalley for accepting my request and for providing me with an advance reading copy! I had the honor to read A fae in finance and what a joy it was! I was genuinely so surprised with the outcome because I did not expect it to love it this much. The plot was so much fun and unique, and the characters were so well thought out and interesting. I recommend this to anyone who just wants to spend a great time.

This was such a fun, light, and enchanting read.

The story was simple and entertaining. The side characters added some comical dynamics to human-faerie interactions.

While the characters and the story was fun, the romance was lacking a bit. There were two potential love interests, but nothing really progressed into a sense of finality with either character. The book still ended well and I am satisfied with where all the characters ended up. I simply have a preference for more romance in this kind of book I suppose.

My biggest critique of this book is that I don't think it will age well. It referenced social media, YouTube, current slang, etc. In 5 years, this book will be outdated in its references and even some of its humor.

3.75 ⭐️

This book is cozy fae chaos meets corporate america, with the tiniest sprinkling of possible romance (it's very tiny!)

The vibes are very Assistant to the Villain and This Princess Kills Monsters, but make it modern and more workplace oriented. So if you like that sort of thing then I would definitely recommend giving this a try.

It's all very lighthearted. I think the character development could've been a bit better, but I still laughed out loud multiple times. The human classes were hilarious (KELLEN 🥹). Sahir and Doctor Kitten are excellent, I kind of have the hots for the Gray Knight, and Jeff is the absolute worst and I hope all of his devices forever malfunction and never charge.

Thank you NetGalley and Orbit Books for the ARC!

OK, this book is the perfect amount of adorable and quirky and funny and silly and it just does not take itself too seriously and I think the cover does a really really good job at showing what the book is actually about too.

Like this author is genuinely very funny. I was in stitches this entire time and I felt comforted and it was just like a warm cozy book so I really enjoyed this book very much so.

I saw another reviewer saying this is like a perfect Saturday fun just quick read that it’s just like a cute fun thing to read and I feel like that’s such a spot on description. This is such a great like Saturday by the pool, Reed, I would give this book to a friend too.

I think this is just a great general audience read to be honest like I’m struggling to think of who wouldn’t enjoy this because it’s just just a funny general cozy fantasy book with some humor in it.

The main character does get kidnapped lol and there is world building, and humor, and nothing is to be taken too seriously but I really love the banter and I was laughing out loud multiple times through throughout this book.

There was also a few moments where I was feeling for the character too and being sad with her, which I feel like is impressive for a book that’s supposed to be like cozy and cute to be able to pull some emotion out of me like that is quite nifty and skilled. Don’t get me wrong. I didn’t wanna be ripped in half by this book, but it was the perfect amount of emotion to draw me in just a little bit more.

I will recommend this one to everyone looking for a cute little workplace/kidnapping book lol. Anyone wanting a cute cozy fantasy read will love this one.

Thank you for this ARC. I appreciate the opportunity to leave honest feedback voluntarily.

Favourite Quote: "We live to feel," he replied, "and cannot feel joy without pain."

Thank you to Orbit and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of this book, but this review is entirely my own.

I felt like this premised had so much potential, as someone who works in finance and has a love for all things Fae I was hoping this might have the feel of a modern day rom-com. Unfortunately it didn't manage to execute that for me. For 95% of the book it mostly felt like just working a shitty corporate job with a cruel, idiotic boss, alpha male colleagues, and an FMC who just apologised ALL THE TIME!! Like I was screaming for Miri to get a backbone at some point. Then the Prince just added on another unlikeable male to the mix cause he just made demands, then tried to be nice, then demanded again. Shoutout to Sahir and Doctor Kitten for being the only males in this book I could stand. Everything in this book just felt a bit underdeveloped, the world, the plot, the character relationships. It repeatedly tried to sprinkle romance in but I could never tell if Miri actually liked the people who were flirting with her or not. Then it all just got a kind of shoved together ending that I couldn't tell was meant to be a lead on for a book 2 or if that was it.

1.75⭐

CW: kidnapping, sexism, misogyny, violence, vomit

I would like to thank NetGalley and Orbit Books for providing me with a free e-ARC of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Corporate burnout Miri inadvertently gets trapped into Faerie and now has to find a way to break the curse while also trying to not get fired at her dead-end job, navigating Faerie politics, and teaching human classes for the Fae.

If you're a fan of the Assistant to the Villain series and has been trying to find a book that almost captures the same feeling of those books, A Fae in Finance by Juliet Brooks is the book you're looking for.

Brooks' writing is very similar to Maehrer's and humor was definitely the best asset to this book. I was legit laughing out loud at several points throughout the book and I don’t know how Brooks was able to write certain scenes with a straight face. In addition, I thought the story was easy to ease in and relax with. Miri is extremely relatable and Brook’s imagery of the Princeling’s Court as well as the Court residents offers a nice escapism for readers, which I think readers familiar to Maehrer's works can relate to.

While it does have its funny moments, Brooks also takes the time with addressing mental health and other core themes into the story itself. This is especially true with talking about Miri's chronic people-pleasing as a result of working in a male-dominated industry and corporate burnout. In addition, you also see Miri trying to figure out if the risk of potential death to escape Faerie is worth it in order to see her family and friends again.

I will note however that the book itself is not a romance. I know it kind of gives off romance vibes at first glance, but there’s no real central romance to the plot or a clearly defined love interest that Miri has in the book. Think of A Fae in Finance as an urban portal fantasy with humor and cozy-adjacent elements. Also, if you’re new to fae books, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this book as a starter since the book is written as if the reader already has some insight into fae folk.

Nevertheless, if you want a fantasy with a similar writing style to Hannah Nicole Maehrer, an enticing Faerie world, and hijinks abundant throughout the book, you should definitely keep an eye on this book.

I was really excited for this book and the premise. Firstly, I absolutely adore the cover art. It’s got all the marks of a cute little romance. I love that there is a cat involved and it is named Doctor Kitten. Plus, I am an accountant, so I was even more drawn to it. I started to read this immediately when I received the widget because I felt smitten already. I know this book has an audience. I know people love cheesy stories. However , I feel like I’m reading a story from when I was in middle school or high school and would read stories online. It just feels like too much. Too much leaning into humor and…I’m not sure what to call it. So, I think someone out there will love this book, and I am so thankful for the ARC, but I cannot continue.

I started with four stars but I am bumping it up because it still makes me smile just thinking about it. I don't reread books that often, but I'll be definitely coming back to this one.

Plot
When investment banker Miri gets trapped in the Faerie realm by her client, she is stuck juggling magical politics, her frantic inner thoughts, and worrying about her cat, Doctor Kitten, all while trying not to let her work slip.

What to Expect
🐱 Standalone
🌿 First-Person POV
🐱 Contemporary Fantasy/Romance
🌿 Snarky Humor
🐱 Cozy Chaos

Thoughts
I really liked this, maybe even loved it. It made me snort laugh multiple times, which almost never happens when I read. The humor was absolutely chef’s kiss because it hits just the right balance of being funny without feeling silly or dull. It was even funnier than I expected, making the read cozy and comforting. I finished it in a day and would call that Peak Escapism.

Doctor Kitten stole my heart immediately and Miri’s inner monologues were hilarious and super relatable. I love stories where modern life collides with magical realms, especially when characters take things literally and the miscommunications are both funny and revealing. This book nails that.

These quotes capture the tone perfectly:

The voice in my head, which is of the dual opinions that violence solves everything and that I am bad at violence, growled.

I felt a rush of affection for the toilet, worthy of a refrigerator magnet poem (ah, my acquaintance, your tender caress; ah, my companion in misery).


I definitely recommend this, especially if you like romcoms or lighthearted fantasy, but it is great beyond that too. The characters are wonderful and the writing style was super easy to get into. There is some good yearning, but the story isn't overly romance focused.

📖 Dates Read: July 28, 2025 t- July 29, 2025
📅 Publication Date: October 21, 2025

A huge thanks to Juliet Brooks, Orbit Books, and NetGalley for providing this eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Really fun and funny! I loved the dialogue, the hilarious asides, and the writing style. I wish it had had more or more challenging quest, but I thought it was amazing anyway. Jealous of her outrageously supportive friends

Thank you NetGalley and OrbitBooks for the ARC!

This was a cute and very funny book. The MC is stuck in a horrible job and then literally gets stuck in the Fae world, where she starts to teach human classes to the fairies. A lot of the book's humor comes from the misunderstandings between the two groups, and the author does a great job defining the differences between humans and fae.

The story itself is light and not too complicated. I wished it went a bit deeper sometimes, but the lighter story is very consistent with the tone.

There is some romance very light, which was fine for me but could be disappointing if you're looking for more romance in the story. I did really appreciate the bisexual representation in the book.

I just really enjoyed it, it was a very fun book.

Synergy, the coming together of two distinct elements to produce something greater, or should I say, "sci fi-nance", to describe the brilliant meeting of fantasy and finance in a new genre by debut author, Juliet Brooks. In this easy, but intriguing read, I found myself chuckling out loud at the musings of the protagonist, Miri, as she enlightens the reader about real and made up worlds where brutal bankers interact with whimsical fairies. I look forward to pursuing subsequent sequels of "sci finance" synergy from Brooks!

The entire time I was just repeating he finance song in my head and i can tell it made the book 10000% more enjoyable.

Wow! What a fun and cozy read. I found this story to be light-hearted and different. The characters were likeable and it was a good laugh.

I think this is a great book for those that might need a break from heavier reads.

This book was a cozy, laugh out loud read that doesn’t take itself seriously at all. This book is especially for you if you work in the corporate world (extra points if it’s in Finance or Investment Banking) and you have an awful boss that demands the world of you and takes all the credit for it when you deliver.

This story is best enjoyed with no expectations for an epic fantasy tale or love story. It’s full of humour and eerily accurate anecdotes for the workplace, following Miri, who works at an investment bank and ends up trapped in Faerie to help the Fae integrate with the human world through business ventures.

There is minimal world building and the story relies a lot on our presumptions of the Fae that already exist in a multitude of other stories and lore. Where this story really shines though is the banter and the humour, and the relatability of Miri as she tries to navigate crisis after crisis while dealing with a horrible boss.

A huge thank you to Orbit Books and NetGalley for the eARC of this book!

an easy lighthearted read. i love cosy fantasy and hadn’t read one like this before so i was pretty excited to start. i’d say generally though that this book didn’t work for me sadly.

at the start of the story there were so many named characters being introduced, so i spent a good while being confused about who was who. and i know it’s a fiction book (and fantasy on top of that), but some of miriam’s reactions to things just felt really weird to me.

i will say i’ve been in a bit of a reading slump for a few months so maybe some of my apathy is down to bad timing when i picked this up in the middle of said slump.

and all of that said, i did enjoy the last 15% or so of the book more (particularly chapter 20 which i just thought was really funny). i’m more interested in the story now than i was for most of the time reading it, so i think i would like to pick up the sequel when it’s out. i’m intrigued to see how the romance goes and hopefully i’ll be able to wrap my head around all of the different characters quicker having read this book already.

Firstly, thank you to NetGalley and Orbit Books for allowing me early access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

Sadly, this book wasn’t for me and I did DNF it at 37%.
I have been reading this book on and off for around 5 days, and I’ve actually been dreading picking it up as I wasn’t enjoying it at all.
The idea of this story was intriguing and something I was really looking forward to trying out, but the execution of it didn’t meet my expectations.

One positive I would say about the book is that it is quite witty at times.

If the book sounds like something you would enjoy, I do recommend still giving it a go. Just because I didn’t enjoy it doesn’t mean someone else won’t.

If you liked assistant to the villain this might be the perfect read for you. It's a mix of fae fantasy and corporate America, I'd describe it as office comedy.
It's funny and shows the oddities of Americans and fae.
This is a very American office culture book. The work ethics were as foren to me as the Fae. But the MFC is very passionate about her work and wants to help integrate the Fae in human society.