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"I am Meredith, princess of faerie, wielder of the hands of Flesh and Blood, and at long last, I am with child–twins, fathered by my royal guard. Though my uncle, Taranis, King of Light and Illusion, claims that he is the true father since he abducted me from my home, betrayed, and defiled me. And now he has branded my guards as a threat to my unborn children.Bearing an heir has placed me halfway to my aunt’s throne, that much closer to my reign over the Unseelie Court–and well ahead of her son, my cousin Cel, in this race. Now I must stay alive to see my children born and claim my place as queen.But not all in faerie are pleased with the news, and conspirators from every court in the realm plot against me and mine. They seek to strip my guards, my lovers, from me by poisoned word or cold steel. But I still have supporters, and even friends, among the goblins and the sluagh, who will stand by me.I am Meredith Nic Essus, and those who would defy and destroy me are destined to pay a terrible price–for I am truly my father’s daughter. To protect what is mine, I will sacrifice anything–even if it means waging a great battle against my darkest enemies and making the most momentous decision ever made as princess of faerie."
I was concerned about this one before I read it because of the reviews from other readers. However, I enjoyed it and I still have unanswered questions. Many questions were answered along with who killed Merry's father (which I knew from the beginning who it was). Still there are many continuing questions. I thought it was a bit rushed at the end and I did not like the ending in some ways. I am not sure the Goddess would have given Merry and Doyle the choice they made if it was for the good of all Fairie. There was some foreshadowing since the Goddess did indicate she would take away from those who did not believe...so we are now to understand Merry and her kings will live "in peace" in Los Angeles. Clearly despite Cel no longer being a threat Merry will not have peace nor will her children. Plus she talks about the rape by Taranis but nothing happens about it in this book. I am glad to know the babies will be able to know all of their fathers.
I did like the fact Merry finally made peace with her hands of power and decided she would be strong. She is the defender in this book for a change! We knew she was tough and this book proves she can think and take care of herself.
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