Isobel is a mortal artist commissioned to paint a fae lord's portrait. She makes one fatal mistake: she captures something human in his eyes. Now she's been abducted into the wild and dangerous Fae realm, with only the fae lord — and the painting — between her and death. Short, lush, and absolutely worth your time.
Clean YA — the fae world is seductive enough without explicit content.
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Moods: Dark Atmospheric Slow Burn Fae World
Tropes: Fae Forbidden Romance Artist Protagonist Danger
Yes, complete standalone.
Same author, different world. No shared characters.
Short for fantasy — 304 pages, a fast single sitting read.
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