If you love Lord of the Rings but sometimes wish it had a little more bite, chaos, and sass—congrats, you’ve just found your next fantasy obsession.

Blood of the Fae delivers classic epic fantasy vibes with a modern, sharper edge. Think rich world-building, ancient magic, and dangerous fae politics… but with a faster pace and characters who actually feel like they’d roll their eyes in the middle of destiny. The fae aren’t just pretty and mysterious here—they’re ruthless, clever, and dripping with secrets.

The story balances action, intrigue, and lore without drowning you in endless descriptions (looking at you, three-page tree scenes). There’s blood, betrayal, and enough tension to keep you flipping pages well past your bedtime. Schoppen builds a world that feels familiar to high-fantasy lovers, yet fresh enough to stand on its own without feeling like a copycat.

Okay first I’ll say this is so well written. I love the prose, the banter between characters and obviously I adore Baggie Smalls!

Now, this does delve into sensitive topics surrounding women’s health regarding obgyn care. I’ve experienced miscarriage so some of it was difficult to read however I feel the author is brilliant with comedic relief while also covering such a sensitive topic. And I love that the author warned readers in advance that it could be difficult to read. I do love that the author expertly brings to light these issues.

I am so grateful for this arc read and look forward to the rest of the series. If you love good banter, comedic relief, Lord of the Rings vibes, then you NEED to read this book!