The time has come. The conclusion to the Realm Chronicles series is here. We hope that you’re ready to say goodbye to the characters you have come to know, love, and root for. No? Same. We’re not either, but…it’s time. Author Tricia Copeland brings her Realm Chronicles series to an overall satisfying conclusion with To Be a Fae. Queen Titania has suffered and sacrificed much, and the time has come to end Sonia’s reign of terror.
To Be a Fae stays true to the series with a cover many will find familiar. Our proud queen is once again holding her head high. Golden eyes trained outwards toward readers, she gives a look of determination. Hair fiery red, is swept back as if windblown, with explosions of silver bursting out from the ends. Gemstones dot her pale forehead and sprinkle across her ethereal cheeks, while smaller crystals and crystalline dust sweep across her brows.
We get a glimmer of her wings in the background as shades of purple and pink swirl all around her, creating a dance of ombre colors. Little streaks of white, almost like magic given form, dart across the page, cascading down to create little glittering orbs at the base of the cover.
To Be a Fae picks up where To Be a Fae Rogue left off. We readers, along with Queen Titania, experienced quite the harrowing close to book four. Titania has already suffered so much, but the author Copeland knew that Titania would have to suffer even more. Once again, a love has been lost to her, but this time it is with death that they will find their final end.
Titania had finally opened her heart to Foster, and now…he’s gone. A few months have passed since the ending that broke our hearts in To Be a Fae Rogue (review here), and Foster’s loss still weighs heavily on Titania’s heart. Despite it all, the quest to bring Sonia to heel continues in To Be a Fae. Titania has regained the trust of her people and openly once again holds the title of Queen. Awesome, right? Well, while her people may have forgiven her, certain monarchs have not, and it would appear that they intend to be a thorn in her side.
The good news of it all is that Titania has gained much despite her losses in To Be a Fae. Her heart may mourn, but she has much to keep her busy. She continues her work with witches in Upper Earth. She can now come and go as she pleases. No more sneaking around for this queen! Well…for a while, anyways.
Author Copeland quickly engages readers in To Be a Fae as Titania strives to mend her broken heart and tries to forge a way forward for herself and her people. She can’t help but wonder if she will ever find a love to call her own. So many have been taken from her. Honestly, she’s better off without. LOL! But helping the witches is definitely going to keep her busy.
Quite a bit of To Be a Fae is going to see Titania going to Upper Earth and spending time with the witches and vampires. In this book, author Copeland is going to bring in quite the cast of characters that will work to draw readers in more and more with each turn of the page. Prepare yourself for some really riveting reading.
The sparks of romance that were given life in To Be a Fae Rogue (review here) are given new life in To Be a Fae. While Titania questions it and even fights it for a while still, your heart is going to give an extra little dance when she dares to give things a chance. Of course, there is always the fear that…not everyone will make it to the end, but…why not live in the moment?
There are some really tense situations in To Be a Fae. Author Copeland will have you in quite the state of suspense as you wonder…what is going to happen next?! Someone in Titania’s realm is not happy with what she is doing. Or are they simply unhappy that she still holds the title of queen? We’ll never really know, but what we do know is that they almost cost her everything.
Of course, the biggest drama that plays out in To Be a Fae is trying to find a way to stop Sonia. How to do it is the biggest question. Sonia says that she wants what was once hers restored. Well, if that isn’t quite the puzzle to piece together, we don’t know what is. Of course, it becomes almost a treasure hunt for all that Sonia might have cared for during her existence. Bargains must be struck, and few are easily agreed to without strong promises being made.
Titania has grown quite a lot throughout the Realm Chronicles series. But, of course, author Copeland continues to remind us in To Be a Fae that Titania is still a teenager. Titania would tell us that in Earth years, she’s in her 20s, but…she’s a teen. LOL! This is emphasized in moments where she allows herself to have petulant moments. They are few and far between, but they still are there.
One aspect that we absolutely loved reading throughout To Be a Fae is the romance blooming between Titania and DJ. It is allowed to develop without feeling rushed. Yes, DJ has had quite the crush on Titania from day one, but there wasn’t any “insta-romance.”
DJ had to watch as Titania chose another over him throughout the series, and while his heart may or may not have suffered hurt, he stayed dedicated. It is quite romantic. Prepare to swoon a little concerning the romance as things come to a head in this novel.
Curious about where Terran is lurking? We can promise you that that question will be answered. Your first clue will be when the Guardians pop up with a complaint. He plays his part in this story, but once again, it’s not going to be a big part.
It’s going to feel more like a tease that we’re reunited with Terran for a moment, only for him to exit stage left almost as quickly as he came. Of course, it’s not until after he gets what he wants from Hunter and the rest of the group.
While To Be a Fae has all the caveats of wrapping things up with a nice, pretty bow at the end, there will still be some things left unresolved. It is mildly frustrating, but it also leaves things open-ended in our opinion.
Will there be more to come in the Middle Earth? Who knows, but it is something that we would welcome. We’ll admit that we wanted a resolution or a “happy ending” concerning Titania’s mother, but it seems that that is something we won’t be getting with this particular story.
Looking for that epic battle of good vs evil to conclude the Realm Chronicles series? Well, you may be a bit disappointed, but author Copeland affords readers a plausible explanation, and so we’re willing to bet that you’ll ultimately be satisfied with how it all plays out in To Be a Fae. All in all, it is a rather satisfying way to close the door on Sonia. While we would have loved an epic fight, the cost in lives? It more than likely wouldn’t have been worth it to our Queen Titania.
The drama rarely lets up in To Be a Fae. Sonia may be dealt with, but there’s still more that must be dealt with. Will Titania embrace the feelings that have growing for DJ or will she allow what others think her path should be? The intrigue will continue, but the ending will truly be satisfying and will see Titania gaining the peace and happiness she has so rightly earned.
To Be a Fae is a fitting ending to the Realm Chronicles series. It’s not a perfect ending with all loose ends tied up, but the primary objective of the series is fulfilled and brought to an overall satisfying conclusion. You get more romance with this final installment in the series, but author Copeland keeps things clean so that this book and series continues to be suitable for all readers. It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to these characters, but it helps knowing that those lost have been avenged, and that the rest can now live in peace.
Looking for your next fantasy read? Then you’re not going to want to miss out on the Realm Chronicles series. This book nicely wraps up this series giving Titania the ending that she deserves and allowing her to finally have the love in her life she’s yearned for. Don’t miss out on the conclusion that is To Be a Fae.
Pros:
- Engaging storyline
- Nice assortment of new characters
- Twists and surprises
- Good amount of details
- Nice HEA for Titania
Cons:
- Not everything gets a resolution
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