Warning ⚠️ ends on a cliffhanger and makes you desperate for book 2. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC but now I have to wait even longer for book 2 than most 😭

Things I loved about this book - she's the one hundreds of years old, he's like a lost puppy who has no clue what he's doing and both humans and fae are the bad guys. Plus, I get both an urban setting and court drama ❤️

Kaspar though 😍 give me lots more of him in book 2 please!

This was a standard romantasy. I did not feel that the storyline was anything unique. Sav was similar to many of the mainstream FMCs that are popular now. I don’t think there was anything particularly wrong with her as a character, but I did struggle to connect to her, and found that I wasn’t very invested in her character. Her relationships with Jack and Kaspar were just confusing. Both felt underdeveloped and I didn’t know who I was supposed to root for. I did enjoy the setting of the novel. The concept was very interesting and I would have loved to learn more about the meshing of the Fae land and the human world. The mention of the common Fae elements that influenced the human world sounded so cool, but I felt that element of the story was left in the background. Overall, this was a quick read and the writing style was fast-paced enough that any issues I felt while reading were able to be overlooked for the sheer need to keep reading.

3.25 stars

This urban romantasy takes place between modern New York City and the realm of Faerie. However, Faerie is slowly disappearing, forcing many fae into exile to live among humans on Earth.

The plot follows Sav, an exiled high fae trying to survive on Earth. One day, she and her faerie neighbours are captured by the anti-fae movement. She manages to escape alongside Jack, the son of the movement’s leader, and vows to return to rescue the imprisoned fae. To do so, she needs help from those still living in Faerie. Together, Sav and Jack travel to Faerie in hopes of finding allies for their mission.

The book introduces some fresh twists to typical fae stories. First, the female main character, Sav, is much older than her potential love interest, Jack. She has lived for centuries, while he is much younger. Second, fae exiled to Earth are weaker than humans because their magic is restricted, and they have taken an oath not to harm humans. This power imbalance has led to hatred toward fae, and an anti-fae group, led by Jack’s father, Dane, is determined to eliminate them.

The story is written in multiple POVs. Initially, it starts with a dual perspective but later introduces additional viewpoints, which was a bit frustrating at times. However, chapter headings helped keep track of who was narrating.

I enjoyed reading the book, but I felt that the character development, especially the romance between Sav and Jack, lacked depth and felt hollow. There wasn’t enough tension or yearning. Their connection wasn’t explored enough to feel fully believable, and I wished for more emotional depth.

Overall, the book has an exciting concept and interesting world-building, and I had a good time reading it.

Thank you NetGalley and author for sending this book for review. All opinions are my own.

Discord is Sown, Secrets Unearthed, and a Fae Fights Back ⭐⭐⭐
“Whisper Among Thorns” by Cassandra Aston is book one in the “Deadly Fae” Duology. It is a dark romantasy set in New York and the mystical land of Faerie. It has trigger and content warnings that you should review before reading, including torture, trauma, addiction, and death. Something to be mindful of would be that the behaviors and rhetoric of the AFF (the books Anti-Fae group) were stoic reminders of the treatment immigrants and others have received at the hands of others throughout history.
This book is very detailed. Between the world design and the descriptive storytelling, this is not a quick read. From the description of creatures, bathrooms that should be demolished, and the color of magic, readers are provided a true play-by-play and a strict world design. This book contains multiple POVs, including and aside from the two main characters. I would say there were approximately 7 different POVs (even if they only have one chapter). While this book is very detailed, the multiple POVs can make it difficult to get a handle on the story’s timeline. Readers will be able to see the picture, but it is difficult to ascertain/track everything that is happening.
Sav’s character was difficult for me to get a read on or to feel like I understood fully. I appreciated her strength and dedication to help the Fae on Earth, but she was very conflicting. Jack best describes her as “buried behind walls,” and I can agree with that. It was very frustrating at times to try to ascertain her true thoughts or opinions despite having her POV chapters. I feel like I was able to understand her best when Jack was discussing her. I enjoyed Jack’s character as well as the possibilities of his arc and uncovering his mystery. He is an MMC heartthrob; he is affectionate and kind towards Fae, even risking possible death to save their lives. So much information was revealed about Jack in the last half of the book that I hope the next book continues and solves them.
A lot happened in the last 100 pages of “Whisper Among Thorns.” A lot. Revelations were learned, promises broken, and plans went upside down. There are a lot of loose ends to tie up, which seem to be a lot more complicated due to the decisions made by Sav at the end of the book, as well as the events we see at the end. I look forward to the final book of the duology, which I’m sure will be earth-shattering and a “last 100 pages” energy throughout to tie up the loose ends.

Thank you, NetGalley, for my ARC :)

In modern-day New York, Faes and Humans are cohabiting the famous city, having to learn how to live with another. But some people don’t want to learn, some people just want to watch the world burn and believe that their way is the right way.

When Sav, the feisty Fae sent to live in New York after being shunned by her family experiences the evil of humans first-hand, she takes it upon herself to be the saviour the Faes on Earth need but what happens when she is forced to set upon her quest for freedom with a human, specifically the son of her enemy?

Whilst on their journey, Sav and Jack start to gain more than friendly feelings for each other, but the two can never be as the consequence of inter-species love is death.

So wrong but oh so right, the tension between Sav and Jack is undeniable and by the time they both admit to their feelings I was giggling like a schoolgirl, but that feeling is short-lived as they are reminded time and time again of why they can't be together.

Take away the fantasy elements and the main conflict of this story feels like something that could be happening right now in our current climate which makes this feel more ‘real’ and traumatising.

The whole sub-plot about the true identity of a certain character was somewhat predictable but, we still don’t have all the answers yet.

The last third of the book really picks up and is the reason this made its way from a 3 to a 4 star and although we’re left on a HUGE cliffhanger, I still really enjoyed the read and the characters and can’t wait for the next part of this duology to come out later this year!

Available to read from the 24th of June 2025, if you’re into forbidden love and fantasy tropes, then this is a story for you.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this amazing book. In the first few chapters of this book, I thought that I would not enjoy it and it would end up being a book that I DNF'd. The beginning is a little choppy and the world building was a struggle to understand at times for me, but I am glad that I stuck it out and kept reading.

During the beginning when the world is being introduced, I found it hard to follow at times trying to understand how Earth and Faerie were connected. I also felt like there were a lot of character introductions and it was hard to understand if they were important characters or if they were random side roles. I also found it somewhat difficult to follow all the different magical creatures that were introduced, and it didn't seem like there was any organization of the magical creatures other than the Courts that people belonged to. I felt that there were a lot of missing foundation pieces when it came to the world building that I still have questions on but hoping that some of those questions may be answered in the following book.

I always have a hard time in books when they want to introduce a relationship, and it seems like one party is instantly in love or infatuated with the other person without even knowing them. I would say that Jack is very smitten by Sav from the very beginning, but there is a lot of slow burn and tension throughout the book and up until the end their "relationship" is still a question. I think that sometimes instalove is hard to relate with or be believe able, but I also feel like in this case there may be some underlying factors contributing to their feelings that I am hoping we get answers to.

I really enjoyed the rescue mission that Jack and Sav embarked on. The witty banter and tension kept me reading until the very end. I think there were definitely some comedic moments as well with Jack trying to navigate the new world of Faerie and the creatures that he encounters. I don't think he will ever look at a tree the same. While Sav's character development is slow, she is definitely someone that I can relate to. She is very closed off and doesn't want to hurt those she cares about, but above all she protects her heart from potentially being used and broken again. I loved seeing Jack be able to slowly break down those walls.

The last couple of chapters along with the epilogue had my brain spinning. I have so many questions and theories that are developing in my head and I am excited for the second book to release so that maybe some of my questions will be answered!

Whispers among thorns was such an entertaining read. It’s part gritty urban fantasy and part fairy court adventure. If you are picturing the Emily Wilde books but with violence and dark trickster fae then you are probably pretty close.

What I loved in particular:
- Cassandra Aston has flipped the gender roles in this story with the MFC being the centuries old fae with all the knowledge and the MMC being the young human who is realising he might just be special.
- The description of faerie in all its deadly beauty was a real highlight of this book.
-Savs POV was delightfully vicious. I like that the author didn’t try to make her sound to emotional or human.

I did feel really sorry for Kaspar though, I hope things get better for that poor kelpie in the next book.

I’m already anxiously awaiting the next book in the series, due later this year to see what happens next for Jack and Sav. If it is anywhere near as addictive as this one then Cassandra Aston will be an auto-buy author for me.


Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this ARC.

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Whispers Among Thorns
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Book One in the Deadly Fae Duology

There’s only one rule that truly matters. Never fall in love with a human. Break it and die.

Quicksilver meets Game of Thrones in a New York City setting, where she's the centuries old fae and he's the son of her enemy.

Living under the radar in New York City, Sav just wants to carve out a life in her new world. That hope is shattered when the leader of the anti-fae movement destroys her home in an attack on her people. Finding herself caught between protecting a deadly secret and saving the fae from the humans bent on slaughter, Sav must infiltrate the extremist's inner circle, posing as a human, and seduce her sworn enemy’s son.

Jack, the son of the infamous anti-fae-faction leader Dane Clyde, has always lived in his father’s shadow. When a woman is brought into AFF headquarters in chains, he finds himself drawn to her despite the danger. Caught between duty and desire, Jack must choose a side before one is chosen for him.

What began as a mission to rescue Sav’s people may cost them so much more than they bargained for.


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Award-winning author Cassandra Aston has captivated readers with her Prophecies of Angels and Demons series, available in eBook, print, and audiobook. The series has enthralled audiences worldwide. Her debut novel, Grave Secrets, achieved great success during the 2023 award season, claiming first place in the Pencraft awards and second place in the Outstanding Creator Award for Best Fiction Book of Clash of Champions. Grave Secrets wasn't done there, garnering several other nominations throughout 2023.

Looking forward, Cassandra has several projects in the works including her current WIP - The Deadly Fae Doulogy, which is slated to release in mid to late 2025.

When she isn’t writing, you'll find Cassandra nestled in a cozy mountain cottage, soaking up the beauty with her family. This serene environment fuels her imagination and the fantastical worlds she creates.

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The grip this book has on me is one I'm not even close to fighting to get out of. The world, the characters, the layers, absolutely blew me away! I can't even begin to explain how cool this world is and how well developed and thought out it is. Something I absolutely love about fantasy is the world building and this book is done in a way it literally feels real. Yes I mean it's literally placed in the real world and collides with a fake one but I mean this feels like it could happen hahaha.. which.. well.. I'll just say, with the status of the world right now, this book feels crazy accurate with the violence and racism. But do not fear! The characters bring a light to it that will leave you CACKLING and kicking your feet with glee. Sav is everything and I'm obsessed with her. And Hazel is literally every feral thought ive ever had in my life hahaha. I can't gush about this book enough and these male characters, phewwwwwww lawrty. I'm a Kaspar girlie and I'm very jealous Jack got to take a ride on him, IYKYK. If I talk about this book anymore I'm going to give spoilers so I'm just going to say, this was an epic read and is living rent free in my brain and I'm screaming for book 2!!

Thank you for the ARC Cassandra Aston

Thank you net galley.
I enjoyed reading this book and the writing. But for some reason I wasn't able to connect with the characters.

Thank you so much to the author Cassandra Aston and NetGalley for the chance to read this ARC!

This book had the makings of being great. It has fae of all kinds and an interesting concept of the fae needing to move into the human world as Faerie slowly disappears, then taking over parts of New York. However, I felt it dragged on quite a bit. Instead of deepening the plot, there were long violent scenes or scenes that were just background filler that felt like they could have been bettered used for world building or character development.

The FMC was badass, which I love! But found most of the characters in this book hard to connect with. For those interested in fae realms bleeding into the human world, this is definitely a book for you!

Whispers Among Thorns had the bones of a compelling story. It was a unique setting and the beginnings of an intriguing plot, but unfortunately, it just didn’t work for me.

I found myself struggling to stay engaged. The pacing felt slow, and the plot never fully hooked me. While the world-building had potential, it wasn’t enough to carry the story on its own. The characters, who should have brought the narrative to life, felt flat and difficult to connect with. Their development lacked the emotional depth I look for in a read, making it hard to root for them or care about the outcome.

That said, I can see how others might enjoy the atmosphere and the ideas the author was trying to explore. It simply wasn’t a match for my reading taste.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

2.5 stars⭐️ (rounded up to 3!)

This book had an interesting premise with fae courts, forbidden romance, and a hidden world woven into modern-day New York. I have been on an urban fantasy kick so the premise intrigued me!

Unfortunately the book just didn’t fully deliver for me. The world had so much potential, but I wanted more history and depth to make it feel real. There were a lot of magical creatures and court dynamics, but it started to feel overwhelming without enough explanation or structure to ground it. More background and lore I think would have been helpful.

The romance didn’t work for me either. I like that Jack is different from the typical MMC we’ve been seeing in romantasy. But at times it felt rushed and forced, and some scenes made me uncomfortable rather than intrigued. The chemistry between Sav and Jack didn’t feel natural, and I found myself cringing at some of the interactions instead of rooting for them.

The writing style leaned more toward telling instead of showing, which made the emotional beats fall flat. Dialogue felt stiff at times, and character motivations didn’t always make sense. I liked a few of the side characters and thought the political setup of the fae courts had promise, but overall it read more like a YA fantasy when I was expecting something more layered.

I think newer romantasy readers might enjoy it more than I did. It’s easy to follow and has some cool ideas, i think the execution personally just didn’t click for me.

Thank you to NetGalley, Victory Editing, and Cassandra Aston for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Reviews published on good reads, StoryGraph, and Fable on May 16, 2025.

This is the first book in the Deadly fae duology, a romantic urban fantasy set in modern day new york city, where fae secretly live among humans. Sav, a fae woman infiltrating an anti-fae extremist group by targeting Jack, the leader’s son which lead to a different way in romance way.
Sav played a strong, morally complex protagonist, grappling with her duties and personal desires.
This is a slow-burn romance that unfolds amid rising political tensions, and secrets.
The world setting was kinda new to new and its amazing same goes to the characters, the only thing that disturbed was how certain subplot was hard for me to understand. Overall its an amazing story.

This book was not for me, it reads too YA for my taste and some plot points did not make sense to me. I hate to DNF books but I did at 62% as I would have done it sooner if it were not an ARC. I am greatful for this opportunity but I think honesty is important while reviewing books.

WhatWhoWhereWhy : When Sav need to return to her Fairy Court in order to save low faes on Earth, she brings with her Jack, her enemy, a human she is forbidden to fall in love with….
What I liked :
-Kaspar is a really complex and interesting character.
-The politic of the courts
-It feels like a good beginner level romantasy and easy to read.
What I didn’t like :
-the YA writing where things are “told not shown”.
-Jack made some pretty questionable decisions and for most of the book his growing feelings for Sav don’t seem genuine.
-Sav did not act as Fae Royalty and sometimes it did nos make sense.
-what is driving Hazel?
-multiple hints at SAs as plot points.
Overall a book with undeniable qualities that I am sure people will love but not for me.
2,5 stars rounded to 3.

Thank you Cassandra Aston and NetGalley for this ARC.

I really liked the story, it was interesting and fun to read. This has enemies to lovers, forbidden and slow-burn romance, Fae and Humans at war, Fae courts, portals to another worlds, and more..
The FMC, Sav, is a Fae living in the human world, where folk people are hunted and imprisoned just for who they are. Sav is glamoured to look like a human girl and bound without any kind of magic.
The MMC is the anti-fae-faction leader's son, Jack, who is trying to stop his father and his cruelty.
Sav and Jack will have to work against two worlds that are opposed to see them together.. or die trying.

I can't wait to read how this story goes.
This book is due to June 24th.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Author for providing mean advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Sav, our FMC, is a high fae living out the worst sentence imaginable. Her magic is bound and she must live in the human realm. The same human realm that is struggling to keep hate crimes against fae under control. When the place that she is living is burnt to the ground by an anti-fae group, she is captured and put in their prison. This is where she meets Jack, our.. kind of MMC. Jack is the son of the leader of the anti-fae group and he's not super thrilled with how his dad is harming the fae. So he teams up with Sav, to try and save the fae in his dad's prisons.

While the initial parts of the book felt weirdly slow, it was actually a fairly decently written book. I don't hate it, but I'm not in love with it either. It could have used some more world building to explain some of the lore of the world, and it would have been an entirely more interesting read. There were a lot of fae world lore, history and events that could definitely have been fleshed out to draw us further into the story. I can, however, see the parallels between this and the American's history with slavery & how it treated its people of colour. This parallel could have been leaned on a little more cohesively though.

Character wise, Sav is supposed to be this "ancient" princess of the Spring Court, and has had centuries of training in the political gambit that is dealing with the Fae.. but she doesn't show it. She makes huge mistake after huge mistake. The kind of mistakes that someone who has grown up in court wouldn't make. Jack, on the other hand.. I can see how he wants to treat everyone equally (like Sav), What I can't see is him rapidly falling in love with Sav enough to go up against powerful fae on their home territory. And.. frankly.. his version of insta-love feels very shifter scent matchy.. and he's a not-human-human-maybe?-something?-idk?

Overall its a good book. It has its flaws, but most books do. I'm looking forward to reading the next book so I can figure out who the MMC actually is and where they are going from here. This book is a solid 3.75 Stars.

“For every woman who’s ever wanted to fling a dagger at a man when he pissed her off.”

This book had all of the elements I love: high fantasy mixed with urban fantasy, enemies to lovers, a badass FMC who can handle herself, and a wonderful dedication. Unfortunately, this book did not live up to my expectations. There were some really good bones, but this did not feel fully fleshed out enough. The premise of a New York where fae are living among humans and are absolutely hated was not backed up by enough history for me, and what knowledge I was given didn’t feel entirely relevant. There was more time spent on which New York streets Sav was running on than her backstory, and Jack’s disdain for Dane didn’t land as hard because when we first get his POV, he doesn’t acknowledge that their relationship is familial. There were so many different creatures, too, that I could not really focus on any. I felt that the faerie court names could have been a little more unique instead of just Summer, Winter, Spring, and Autumn, and the dialogue and prose felt clunky. When I’m reading a book, my personal preference is to be shown things, but I felt like there was a lot more telling in this.

When it came to character development and the romance, they felt very underdeveloped. The motivations behind actions did not make sense to me, and I was uncomfortable by more than a few moments. I found the romance to be incredibly creepy, with the first time they ever physically touch being when Jack is pinning Sav against the wall and then gets turned on. He continues to be very pervy towards her, even mentioning in his internal dialogue that he wants to stick his tongue into her mouth while she’s performing CPR on him.

If the vibes of a book are good, I can typically ignore when the plot has a little less development and just focus on the romance, but in this case, it felt almost nonconsensual to a point that anytime there was any type of romantic tension between them I was uncomfortable.

As someone who hates to DNF books, I did stop reading at 30%. I believe the point of reviewing is to be honest and if I had not been given the privilege by Netgalley and Aston to read this novel, I would not have felt so obligated to read it. I really did want to like this book, but that was unfortunately not the case for me.

Whisper Among Thorns by Cassandra Aston completely pulled me in. I wasn’t sure what to expect going in—especially since I’ve read a lot of fae books lately but this one felt totally different in the best way. It’s not your typical “humans fall at the feet of the fae” kind of story. In this world, humans hate the fae, and the tension between both sides is intense, messy, and so well written.

The story follows Sav, who’s been exiled from Faerie, and Jack, a human caught in the middle of everything. Their dynamic is full of slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers tension with a little forbidden romance on top (which I’m always a sucker for). The spice level is low, but the tension? Off the charts. Definitely still an adult fantasy, with mature themes and some darker moments, so check content warnings if you need them.

I loved the fast pace, the worldbuilding, and how emotionally invested I got in the characters. There’s just the right amount of mystery, betrayal, and heartbreak woven in, and I was so here for it. Also... Hazel deserves her own book. Just saying.

The writing style was super easy to get into and funny at times, emotional when it needed to be, and full of those little breadcrumb reveals that keep you guessing. I’m already obsessed with where this story is headed, and I need book two like yesterday.

If you’re into fae stories with a darker twist, enemies-to-lovers vibes, complicated loyalties, and a plot that moves fast and keeps you hooked—Whisper Among Thorns definitely belongs on your TBR.

Cassandra Aston’s Whispers Among Thorns is a hauntingly lyrical blend of gothic mystery, emotional depth, and quietly simmering suspense. With elegant prose and a richly atmospheric setting, Aston crafts a story that lingers in the reader’s mind long after the final page.

The novel follows Elira Moreau, a quiet botanist who returns to her ancestral estate, Thornhall, after the sudden death of her estranged aunt. The sprawling, ivy-clad mansion is riddled with secrets—whispers in the halls, strange symbols etched into glass, and a garden that seems to bloom in defiance of nature. As Elira uncovers her family's troubled legacy, the line between reality and memory begins to blur.

Aston’s writing is evocative and poetic, with descriptions that bring the setting to life as much as the characters. The garden—lush, overgrown, and possibly sentient—functions as a powerful metaphor for grief, repression, and the wild unpredictability of the past. Elira is a complex protagonist: thoughtful, flawed, and resilient, her emotional journey is as compelling as the central mystery.

While the pacing is deliberately slow at times, it mirrors the creeping dread and unfolding revelations. Readers who appreciate character-driven narratives and atmospheric tension over fast-paced action will find much to love here.

Whispers Among Thorns is a beautifully written, psychologically rich novel that explores themes of inheritance, guilt, and healing through a lens of quiet, otherworldly unease. A must-read for fans of Sarah Waters, Kate Morton, or the slow-burn gothic tradition.

I really wanted to love this book but it fell a little flat. I loved the premise and the plot line of fae world and human world clashing together and wish there was more time spent on the history of how it all happened and the way there magic system worked. A glossary for something like this would have been nice with all the characters and types of creatures. What didn’t work for me was the kind of insta love that happened between jacks and sav. I also thought there could have been better pros in the writing. Overall the book has great potential and hope to read the next in the series if it continues to get better in that aspect of things. It was overall a fun read and would recommend to anyone who’s wants a refreshing fantasy books that doesn’t follow the same formula of fae world and just over all a cool world concept