Aislinn’s always been able to see the magical creatures of Faerie as they walk among us, unseen and unsuspected. So far, she’s been obsessively careful about not drawing their attention. Unfortunately, when Keenan, the Summer King, decides that Aislinn might be the perfect woman to take up the mantle of Summer Queen and end his centuries-old curse, it kicks into high gear an ancient game played by his mother, the Winter Queen. As Aislinn is dragged, kicking and screaming, into the world of the Fae and their seductive magics, she’ll be forced to use every resource at her disposal to survive and come out on top. Unfortunately for Keenan, Aislinn’s unlike any girl he’s ever romanced, and she’s about to leave her own mark on Faerie. This is an edgy, modern take on classic fairy tales, with a stubborn, feisty heroine and an intriguing cast to back her up. Marr doesn’t go the expected route, either, throwing in plenty of twists and turns right up until the very end, delivering a satisfying story with an ending that isn’t quite “happily ever after.” This is a strong debut for the author, and I’ll be looking forward to more from her.