FILTHY RICH FAE

A death-marked fae prince and a mortal with a cursed ring must outwit gods, assassins, and court conspiracies in Lee’s high-stakes fantasy sequel.

Lachlan “Lach” Gage, who recently became a target of mercenaries, races against time to rescue Cate Holloway—the mortal woman he loves—from the clutches of the manipulative Hallow Court. As Lach fights to stay alive and arm himself for war, Cate is held captive by dangerous fae twins Oberon and Titania, who plot to use her as a pawn in their own bid for power. The novel shifts between Lachlan’s and Cate’s first-personperspectives, building suspense and emotional stakes in parallel arcs: Lach’s violent encounters in New York City’s magical underworld and Cate’s psychological cat-and-mouse game behind enemy lines. Lee’s prose is slick and cinematic, pulsing with tension, sensuality, and sharp dialogue. The worldbuilding is expansive and immersive, blending fae mythology with urban grit and palace intrigue. The romance, still central to the story, leans into longing and loyalty, although the threat of separation and betrayal keeps emotions running high. Cate’s voice is especially strong as she navigates captivity with strategy and heart (“I’d been here for dayswhile Lach was being hunted. The realization made a dull pain radiate through my chest even as my heart continued to race”), while Lach’s arc is driven by guilt, rage, and his fading access to magic. Themes of sacrifice, survival, and chosen families ground the action-heavy plot, and supporting characters, such Titania and vampire boss Durant, add dimension. At times, the pace threatens to become overwhelming—particularly during extended action sequences or lore-heavy passages—but emotional clarity keeps the story accessible. Although this sequel builds on the previous book’s momentum, new readers may feel lost without having read Filthy Rich Fae (2024).Still, fans will find much to savor in this continuation, including its cliffhanger ending.

A fast-paced, emotionally fraught story that balances court politics, romance, and rebellion.