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Trial by Fae (Dragon's Gift: The Dark Fae Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Linsey Hall (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 6,186 ratings
My fated mate is a powerful Fae king.
He must never realize who I am.

I lead a humble life slaughtering monsters. As long as no one learns that I’m descended from a line of forbidden Dragon Bloods, I can keep my job and my life.

But when a fiercely sexy Fae king realizes I’m his fated mate, I’ve got problems. Especially since A), he hates me and B), he learns my secret. It puts my whole life at risk. I want to kill my mate.

The stars align when my job sends me to the Fae Court as an undercover agent to investigate him. Did the king kill hundreds?

Even when I’m in disguise, he only has eyes only for me. He senses that I’m his mate, and our attraction is irresistible. Despite our mistrust, we can't stay apart. But when he realizes what I’m up to, there will be hell to pay. That is, if I survive.

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  1. Book 1 of 5
    Dragon's Gift: The Dark Fae
  2. Print length
    246 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    July 19, 2019
  6. File size
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07V5MLZYP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bonnie Doon Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 19, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1942085874
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Dragon's Gift: The Dark Fae
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 6,186 ratings

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Before becoming a writer, Linsey was an archaeologist who studied shipwrecks in all kinds of water, from the tropics to muddy rivers (and she has a distinct preference for one over the other). After a decade of tromping around in search of old bits of stuff, she settled down to start penning her own adventure novels and is freaking delighted that people seem to like them. Since life is better with a little (or a lot of) magic, she writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance.

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Customers find this book to be a great YA novel with an exciting storyline that keeps them reading. They appreciate the well-written characters, particularly Mari and Tarron, and the fast-paced adventure that hooks readers from the beginning. The world-building receives positive feedback, with customers describing it as interesting. While some customers are amazed at the level of detail, others find it lacking.

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131 customers mention "Readability"121 positive10 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, describing it as a great YA novel that makes them want to keep reading.

"...Easy to read and be pulled into the story. Must read!" Read more

"It was a good book. Short predictable entropy...." Read more

"...I was so surprised at how much I truly enjoyed reading this book. The main character heart while fighting amazed me...." Read more

"Quick fun read!!!!..." Read more

128 customers mention "Storyline"124 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it exciting right from the start and keeping them engaged.

"...And who wouldn’t want a Thorn Wolf at your side! Storyline is laid out well and keeps your attention. Easy to read and be pulled into the story...." Read more

"...The nice thing about this book is that it gets you straight into the storyline without a lot of filler...." Read more

"I enjoyed reading Mari’s adventures and I look forward to continuing her story with the next book...." Read more

"...Her characters are fun and relatable, and the slight plot twist that brings Mari’s personal history into the limelight made it that much better...." Read more

72 customers mention "Character development"60 positive12 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the complex heroine and fantastic hero, with one customer highlighting how the main character's heart while fighting amazed them.

"...Her characters are fun and relatable, and the slight plot twist that brings Mari’s personal history into the limelight made it that much better...." Read more

"...The main character heart while fighting amazed me. She didn't kill just because she could...." Read more

"...Looking forward to the sequel! LOVED the characters & the overall storyline!! The kick butt heroine & hero chemistry was fun!..." Read more

"...Mari is a strong character and has an even better male counterpart in Tarron. It’s definitely not all roses either...." Read more

42 customers mention "Writing quality"39 positive3 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting it is well-researched and easy to read, with one customer describing it as a wonderful light read.

"...Storyline is laid out well and keeps your attention. Easy to read and be pulled into the story. Must read!" Read more

"...It story was great. The book was fast and easy to read and I'll be starting the next one later today...." Read more

"...The good news is that it's a really easy and quick read, so even though I didn't love it, I certainly don't feel like I wasted my time on it." Read more

"...This makes it very clear and team seelie far all the way!! Maybe not though with the surprise ending! Can't wait to read the next." Read more

28 customers mention "Pacing"28 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as a fast-paced adventure that keeps them engaged enough to read the next book.

"...Storyline is laid out well and keeps your attention. Easy to read and be pulled into the story. Must read!" Read more

"...It story was great. The book was fast and easy to read and I'll be starting the next one later today...." Read more

"...Mari has no personality. She smart and quick on her feet, but at the end of this I'm not sure why I'm supposed to care about her character...." Read more

"The author does a pretty darn good job with balancing pacing with descriptions that build a unique urban fantasy world...." Read more

12 customers mention "Start"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's beginning engaging and hook them from the start, marking the beginning of a fantastic series.

"...Super interesting story that hooked me from the beginning. I’m ready to see things heat up between our main characters though. Off to the next I go!" Read more

"This was a god start go a fantastic series! It was filled with witches and magic, as dark as fae - both good and evil." Read more

"Wow, what a great addition to the world and such a great beginning to Mari's series...." Read more

"Good start so far I wanna know what he thinks of her being apart of the evil seelie court. But maybe she will figure it out" Read more

10 customers mention "World building"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the world building in the book, finding it interesting and smart.

"...With four more books!?!? HOW!?! Cool world building, but too slow of a burn and story in general. Two out of ten, do not recommend." Read more

"...Mari has no personality. She smart and quick on her feet, but at the end of this I'm not sure why I'm supposed to care about her character...." Read more

"...I thought Mari was a fantastic hero, snarky, street-smart, unique. And the love interest was intriguing and super sexy...." Read more

"...So the offerings are scarce or poorly done. The world building was on point. Good character development for our heroine...." Read more

38 customers mention "Detail"26 positive12 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the level of detail in the book, with some being amazed by it while others find it lacking.

"...The author did a fantastic job laying out this world, and introducing the cast of characters readers would encounter, and all of the “laws of physics..." Read more

"Good read, interesting stuff, lots of descriptions it's nice to escape the "Normal" I'm very much enjoying the paranormal environment...." Read more

"...Everything happened quickly with little explanation and some things I would have liked to hear more about...." Read more

"...I love the spin with history and archeological twists. Each story is fast paced, fun, and can't put it down...." Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what you’re looking for!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2024
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    Hunger Games feel but in the Fae Realm; Romance build, just enough to keep wanting to read the second book. And who wouldn’t want a Thorn Wolf at your side! Storyline is laid out well and keeps your attention. Easy to read and be pulled into the story. Must read!
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  • Tanya
    4.0 out of 5 stars Quick Read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024
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    I'm glad there are more books in the series, because this one got me hooked. The nice thing about this book is that it gets you straight into the storyline without a lot of filler. If you enjoy reading about the Fae set in the modern world, give this book a try.
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  • tlc87
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun story!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024
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    I enjoyed reading Mari’s adventures and I look forward to continuing her story with the next book. And I don’t like writing reviews cause I never know how to express myself in an articulate way.
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  • Jennifer Fay
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
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    I enjoyed this story about Mari, her mysterious beginnings, and her kick-ass ways. The author did a fantastic job laying out this world, and introducing the cast of characters readers would encounter, and all of the “laws of physics” or magic, that applied in each. Her characters are fun and relatable, and the slight plot twist that brings Mari’s personal history into the limelight made it that much better. I can’t wait to read the next one.
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  • Amajesticread
    3.0 out of 5 stars Short but Good
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2021
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    ✨Review: "Trial by Fae"by Linsey Hall. ✨

    This is the first book in the dragon's gift: dark fae series. Mordaca (Mari) is a rare dragon blood demon slayer living in darklane with her sister Aeri. Practicing blood magic by day and slaying demons at night on behalf of the council of demon slayers. One afternoon a stranger of great power arrives at her door. Mari knows he is dangerous but feels a connection. The stranger calls her mate and discovers her biggest secret before leaving, that Mari has black dragon blood that allows her to create any type of magic. Desperate to find this stranger, Mari is unexpectedly summoned by the council to enter the fae realm. Dark magic has been seen and the biggest suspect of all is the king of the fae. When Mari arrives in the fae kingdom she discovers that the stranger she met, who knows her greatest secret, is none other than the King, Tarron, himself. Mari disguises herself and begins to unravel Tarron's secrets while fighting attraction and choosing to ignore the bond she feels to him. However, Mari has some secrets of her own.
    This was a good story. I was initially drawn in by the plot. This is my first novel by Linsey Hall. The first meeting of Meri and Tarron was intense. They had good chemistry from the start. It kept me intrigued enough to keep turning the page. I liked Meri's house especially the details regarding entrance to the pool and secret apartments. I also enjoyed hearing about the entrance to the fae kingdom. My biggest concern with this book is that it felt rushed. Everything happened quickly with little explanation and some things I would have liked to hear more about. My favorite thing about this book is Meri's disguise. On the average day she dons revealing clothing, wears a mask of make up, and goes by Mordaca. Her disguise consists of no makeup, average clothing, and the name Mari. I found this very poignant in the matter of self love. Mari is going to see her potential mate in her truest form. This is a short book and felt more like a novella read because of it. The ending was intense enough that I will pick up the next one to continue Mari and Tarron's story.
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  • Lydia Gainous
    4.0 out of 5 stars 🧐🧐
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
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    Okay, I really wasn’t sure what I was expecting when I started this book, but the new cover had me very interested.

    Reasons I liked it:
    ☑️ Feisty/badass FMC
    ☑️ Intriguing MMC
    ☑️ Hunger game vibes
    ☑️ Fated mates
    ☑️ action packed

    Reasons I gave it 4 ⭐️ (really a 3.5 rounded up):
    ➖cheesy/predictable
    ➖about 90% through I told myself I wouldn’t read the next book
    ➖ending felt rushed

    After finishing it, I’m not sure if I’ll read the rest of the series. The romance plot feels weak and though I do like the FMC, I don’t think she’ll be able to save the rest of the series. The overall plot was intriguing and who knows maybe I’ll take the plunge anyway and read the rest of the series!
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  • Kaylee B
    5.0 out of 5 stars HOOKED
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2020
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    Wooh girl, what a series opener!!! Action packed! Our main character is a badass and I can’t wait to see how her heritage plays out in the upcoming book, as well as what this means for her and Tarron. This book does end on a cliffhanger because it’s a series, but the series is completed thankfully.

    Our main character is a rare dragon blood and will do anything to keep that a secret. She’s also a demon slayer who is sent to the fae realm to investigate a dark energy they are sensing. Turns out, the one they have suspicions of is her fated mate, though they plan to ignore the bond. In this book our girl goes through trials but her ultimate goal is to destroy the dark magic, while trying to ignore her fated mate and keep her secret AND find out what other lineage she has from her mothers side.

    Super interesting story that hooked me from the beginning. I’m ready to see things heat up between our main characters though. Off to the next I go!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read In A Day
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
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    Read if you're obsessed with Seelie and Unseelie fae like me or even if you just like them a little bit. Read if you want a romance that is passionate and cautious. Not just smutty. A plot that keeps you entertained
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  • Elisa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Love It
    Reviewed in Australia on July 31, 2019
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    omg, I need book 2 right now!!! that ending was just omg...

    It's Mordecai time and even though I knew it was going to be a magically awesome ride Trial by Fae greatly exceeded my expectations in every good way possible...
    I loved catching up with some favorites and omg I loved meeting some awesome new characters, the storyline was intriguing, adventurous and just plain awesome...

    But now I really need book 2 and the 3 and wow I don't even want to think about this series ending...lol
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  • Raven.FP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced excitement. Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2019
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    Firstly, too short. But other than that I loved it. The characters were likeable and I loved the chemistry between Tarron and Mordaca which ignited when they first met. Mates.

    The trials were exciting but gruesome and Mari really had to work to get through to the next round. And the King was becoming a nuisance by continuing to pop up when he wants. Is he helping or hindering?

    I cannot wait for the next instalment.
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  • Susanakat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
    Reviewed in Spain on July 24, 2019
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    I loved this book and can’t wait for the next one!

    This is a really entertaining story about Fae. Full of magic, we have wolves, demons, mages,… and a big attraction between our main characters, Mari and Tarron that are supposed to be kind of enemies.

    This story is very well written. It's entertaining and interesting. So full of adventures that you read it in no time always needing to know what’s going to happen next.

    This is the first book I read by Linsey Hall and definitely wont’t be the last one.
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  • Carla Stone
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book! Can’t wait to read the rest of Mari’s story!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 9, 2019
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    A great story! Can’t wait to read the rest in the series. The characters are so real and conflicted. Mari’s story is fresh and new but all the previous chapters are along for the ride so it’s also familiar.

    Love this author!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow start for Mordaca
    Reviewed in India on December 1, 2023
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    I was waiting to read the Mordaca story when she played a helping sorceress in the shadow guild series and that was long back and to read in sequence I now landed in here to Mari world. As expected it's a tremendous start ♥️😍😍
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