Six Autumn Faerie Tales

1. Thorn Jack by Katherine Harbour

Night and Nothing #1

The first in the criminally underrated Night and Nothing trilogy. Thorn Jack is my favourite book of all time, with lush, spooky haunted houses and wicked dark Fae who throw the kind of parties you would happily die to attend.

2. The Autumn Castle by Kim Wilkins

This was my favourite novel until Thorn Jack just managed to supersede it. In Autumn Berlin, a chronically injured girl meets a childhood friend stolen by Faeries. They do not know there is danger in the form of a man who kills faeries to build a macabre statue of their bones. Full of magic, horror and human secrets, this is a must-read.

3. Roses and Rot

Another of my all time favourite books. Two abused sisters attend a mysterious performing arts college run by the Fae. What will they give to achieve their dreams? A heartfelt novel about family, and the importance of creative arts as self-expression.

4. The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff

A changeling raised by humans must decide what side to take after his girlfriend's little sister is taken by Faeries. The perspective of a Fae creature trying to live a human life while dealing with his Faery nature is very interesting.

5. Ballad by Maggie Stiefvater

Books of Faerie #2

This one is actually a sequel so I would recommend reading Lament first. The first book was from the point of view of a girl who discovers she is a cloverhand- someone who can see Faeries, and is caught up in a romance with a Faery assassin. The second book is from the point of view with her friend who becomes wrapped up in a relationship with a faery at a mysterious performing arts school, while dealing with his unrequited love for his friend.

6. Faerie Tale by Raymond E Feist

When a family moves to New York State to a farm that is unfortunately overrun with faeries, a father must risk all to save his family from the malicious Fae that surround them. It has a bit of a Stephen King-but-with-Faeries vibe.

Extra Book: The Accident Season by Moira Fowley- Doyle

A moody tale about strange events and family curses. No Fae in this one, but definitely a good Autumn read. Every October, a family suffers from multiple accidents and bad luck. When looking for a missing friend, one of the girls discovers a family secret.

Comments

  1. Laura19 October 2021 at 05:56

    oohh.. i've been looking for some new books to read. i think i might try a few of these.
    happy october!
    ~*~

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  2. Victoria9 November 2021 at 06:34

    These all sound intriguing...perfect for this season...thanks for this fun list!

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