Court of Lies and Deceit

Flame and Thorns, Book 3

By: Marion Blackwood

Narrated by: Laura Horowitz

A desperate mission takes Selena and her friends to the Unseelie Court. But making deals with the cunning fae of that realm is dangerous. When the Unseelie King forces them into a bargain in exchange for the help they so sorely need, they are pulled into a lethal scheme. To survive it, they must beat the Unseelie King at his own game.

However, their chances of making it out alive are slim when the deck is stacked against them and their own strained relationships are causing turmoil within the group. Winning would mean that they are one step closer to taking down the Iceheart Dynasty. But if they lose, it could mean the end of life as they know it.

Secret agendas, hidden truths, and complicated feelings push Selena and her friends to the breaking point. Can they survive this dangerous scheme, or will their ambition cost them everything?

©2025 Marion Blackwood (P)2025 Marion Blackwood

I am hooked into this series!

I am so hooked into this series!! I did an immersive read for this one and loved it even more than just reading! The narrator did a fantastic job!

This is book 3 and it picked up exactly where book 2 left off and we travel into the Unseelie Court. What happens after they have been let it? Tricks, betrayal, trials, and chaos for survival.

That ending?? OMG I gasped out loud and I think I am in shock. I cannot wait to see what happens in the next book.

Much Better Than Book 2

Although the main characters were pushed into another trial, the storyline didn't feel forced. It was refreshing to see the other characters point of view and their interactions added much needed levity. What I hated about book 2, book 3 made up for. A lot more plot progression and less self deprecation monologs. Overall I am looking forward to book 4!

Great story and narration

I absolutely love this series. I listen to a lot of fantasy books but this one has been great, kept me on the edge, and with lots of emotions. Definitely recommend!!!

Love all the twists and tournaments.

This really got me out of my book slump. Can’t wait to see what happens next. I was amazed.

Disappointed

Story was good. I just didn’t like that the author made the FMC cruel/evil. The ending was foreshadowed so I was prepared. Very interested to see how she’s going to turn this story around.