Curse of the Thorn King

Wayfarer Fae, Book 1

By: Lisette Marshall

Narrated by: Rebecca Storm, Tim Campbell

Killing a fae king is hard. Doing so politely is even harder.

Briannis Iavi, a well-bred lady and accidental assassin, is so close to securing the life of her dreams. All she needs to do is complete one last job: make her way into fae territory, sneak into the enchanted halls of Rosethorn Keep, and kill the king of Faerie.

Her plan goes disastrously wrong, and Briannis finds herself a captive at her target's mercy instead.

Cursed to a life of loneliness and slow decay, the monstrous fae king seems hell-bent on revenge—and if he can't hurt the human rulers who sent her, he'll amuse himself with her instead. Unable to escape his sentient castle or to disobey his commands, Briannis has no choice but to fall back on her sharpest weapon: her wits.

Tricking fae is a dangerous game, however. And miles away from the respectable life she thought she knew, even her knives and poisons may not be enough to protect her heart…

Bridgerton meets The Cruel Prince in this steamy Beauty and the Beast retelling. Featuring a tormented hero, an almost-proper heroine, and a castle that's just trying to help, Curse of the Thorn King is the first in a series of standalone fantasy romances with an overarching plot. Intended for a mature audience.

©2023 Lisette Marshall (P)2024 Podium Audio

good story

I feel like the relationship was a bit rushed, but that could be because I don't really feel the passage of time. I think she's with him for a few months before she falls for him, but it feels like a couple of weeks. Anyway, I love do love their banter. I like how he's not afraid to be vulnerable with her. I like that she realizes that, though life isn't turning out how she expected, she can be happy as it is. I do wish there were more background story and I'm hoping the next book shows them leaving the castle.

Lisette Does it Again ✨

If you're looking for your next read, how about an illustrious assassin with dreams of being a proper lady who can wield a stuffed swordfish as a weapon? Oh, and let's not forget a fae king who is equal parts vulnerable and a bit of a little shit.

Though the book is short, the story is engaging and leaves nothing to be desired.

No complaints about the narration; I particularly enjoyed Moridyr's growly baritone. 😏

interesting twist on the "Beast"

I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the narration was fantastic. I found the "Beast" aspect to be very original but also kinda creepy. I must admit though, without spoiling anything the ending felt unfinished. I undertstand this is the first of the series but it was listed as a stand alone and I feel there were still many unanswered/unexplained issues when it ended.

This is yet another amazing book!

I absolutely love the magic in this book! Her last series had very new and interesting forms of magic that are not typical lines the other books out there and I’m so happy this story has the same! I can’t wait for book 2!! I wish it had been a little longer, but if it’s going to be a trilogy or longer then that’s ok.

Beauty and the beast retelling

I’m a true sucker for a beauty and the beast retelling. I enjoyed the burn and the banter. I wished there was a little more to the story of the faireland and the king. Hoping it will be in the second book.

Highly recommended

Great story! Incredible performance! They both did an amazing job! Would love to hear more for them. Thoroughly happy! I can’t wait to start book 2!!!

It's lisette so of course it's great

She can write. Plus the narration is wonderful. Very very enjoyable iteration of beauty and the beast and with spice!