Innisfallen Accursed

by Jenny Simard LaBranche

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Book 1 of The Innisfallen Prophecies

Pub Date Sep 30 2025 | Archive Date Not set

Bernhardt Books | Babylon Books

Sci Fi & Fantasy

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Description

Some powers are buried. Others refuse to be forgotten. And one wants revenge.

The land of Innisfallen is under attack, besieged by shadow beasts under control of a dark power. For four endless years, winter has gripped the fae world-crops have withered, villages stand silent, and the magic that once thrived has vanished, along with all memory of it.

Reagan, an 18-year-old fae, has spent those years trapped in an elite court training program, forbidden from returning home. When she discovers she may never be allowed to see her little sister again, Reagan makes a desperate escape. But her plan is shattered by the arrival of strangers from another kingdom carrying an ancient artifact tied to a forgotten power. The brothers, each more beautiful than the other, ignite passions in Reagan she has never before experienced.

Drawn into the brothers' mission to break the curse over their world, Reagan faces an army of dark creatures, willing to do whatever it takes to save her sister and all the kidnapped fae. An artifact stirs something in Reagan, awakening a power she never knew she had-a power that could hold the key to Innisfallen's salvation. Or destroy everything in her path.

Magic is calling. And it remembers.

Some powers are buried. Others refuse to be forgotten. And one wants revenge.

The land of Innisfallen is under attack, besieged by shadow beasts under control of a dark power. For four endless years...

Advance Praise

“Innisfallen Accursed is an intriguing and intoxicating fantasy story with a feisty young fae and two of the most charismatic and cheekiest damn fae alive. And lordy, Shay and Nova, what can I say? I am obsessed with those two, possibly more so than I am with the shadow daddy himself, Rhysand. What I really loved about the writing style of this author . . . is that, despite the world-building and background information she provided, she didn't let that slow down the pace of the story. Overall, this story was . . . intriguing, intoxicating, and very hard to put down. I am excited to see what comes next for Reagan, Shay, and Nova.” Carmen Mitchell, Red Ink Book Reviews 

“Innisfallen Accursed is a debut fantasy novel that weaves loyalty, loss, and magic into every snow-laced page. Set in a cursed land gripped by an unnatural winter, the atmosphere is thick with mystery and quiet dread . . . If you love dark fairytales and heroines with a heart, Innisfallen Accursed could be your next obsession. The cold might freeze the land, but Reagan’s fire burns through every chapter.” Betsey Kulakowski, best-selling author of The Veritas Codex Series 

“A dark fantasy pulsing with emotion and mystery. Reagan's choice struck deep—raw, real, unforgettable. It’s a perfect blend of magic, suspense, and heartbreak. This story will linger in your thoughts long after the final page. Longing for the next book to release ASAP.” Akshata Shirodker, book reviewer 

“Okay but why is no one talking about the vibe of this book?! The perpetual winter, the eerie silence, the feeling that something ancient is watching—chef’s kiss. Reagan is tough but vulnerable, and her phoenix connection gave me goosebumps. More please.” Alex Little, book reviewer 

“What a debut novel from fantasy author Jenny Simard Labranche! There's no question that she has put in the hours . . . and knows exactly what the readers want: a strong, complex FMC with an epic destiny to change the world she lives in. Fans of this genre won't be disappointed in the high stakes, the intriguing secondary cast, and the nonstop adventure. There's no doubt in my mind that this author is here to stay!” JB Caine, award-winning author of the Arcana Series 

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EDITION	Paperback
ISBN	9781964832319
PRICE	$17.99 (USD)
PAGES	318

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Arianna T, Reviewer

Very few books I've read this past year have been 5 stars, with some of them being trilogies or quartets rather than individual pieces. I have never had to wait for a sequel to be released as I typically find series near their final stages, but this story.. I am DYING for the next one already and this one hasn't even been released yet! From the first sentence to the very end I was hooked and could not put the book down. Every time I had to leave Innisfallen, I would find myself constantly thinking about what was going to happen next. There were obstacles constantly popping up to stop their journey which left me on the edge of my seat and fed in to the urgent feeling of reading more.

The world building is very much on the level of The Hobbit or Harry Potter, I would say, and I felt so immersed in the beauty of Innisfallen, even during this long winter curse that has encapsulated everything. As the story progressed and powers started getting revealed, it began to remind me of Winx as no two fae have the same abilities. Due to the curse of forgetting everything, the discovery of each other's powers makes a bigger impact while the characters themselves are also learning everything with the reader. There is definitely some underlying darkness in our main characters that isn't fully explored, but it is relatable to how people typically feel in real life but don't act upon. Throughout the story, there was lots of humor that had me giggling out loud, especially involving the violent nature of our main character, Reagan.

I would warn people that this book did hint at and mention sexual topics frequently (arousal, the topic of mating to strengthen genetic pools, discussion of attraction to people, sexual tension, "primal instincts"), so I would not recommend this to anybody younger than high-school age. The only actions that occur would be two kisses and some nudity (some power usage results in nudity, but the genitals are covered and never actually mentioned in that detail).