AJ Lancaster

Tag: The King of Faerie

  • The not-quite end of the Stariel Quartet / An announcement

    The not-quite end of the Stariel Quartet / An announcement

    So, The King of Faerie is the last book in my Stariel Quartet.

    Well, only mostly, as it turns out.

    Whilst The King of Faerie (Stariel #4) indeed wraps up Hetta and Wyn’s story and the main series arc, I found in writing it that there was another character whose story needed a bit more telling than I could fit within its pages. I’ve been hesitant to announce this because I initially thought this extra piece might be a bonus story or a novella that I could include as an add-on to Book 4 when it releases. However, having recently reached 30,000 words on this spin-off story without yet passing its midpoint, I think it’s time to admit that I am in fact writing another novel.

    This is a very long-winded way of saying, yes, Marius Valstar is getting a book!

    No blurb or cover yet, but I am delighted to announce the forthcoming existence of Of Plants & Princes A Rake of His Own, which will sit chronologically after the events of The King of Faerie.

    Update: A Rake Of His Own is now available to pre-order!

  • Stariel #4: The King of Faerie Cover Reveal

    Stariel #4: The King of Faerie Cover Reveal

    I have sat on this cover for far too long, and since book 4 is finally, finally feeling like it’s taking a proper shape, I’ve decided to let it out of the bag.

    The cover of The King of Faerie by AJ Lancaster

    Isn’t it just gorgeous? Once again, Jenny at Seedlings Design Studio has outdone herself. I love all my covers so much, but I think this one just might be my favourite.

    The four books in the Stariel quartet.
    LOOK HOW BEAUTIFUL THEY ARE TOGETHER!!!

    I have also put The King of Faerie up for pre-order.

    I have put it on the longest possible pre-order (a year) to make super sure I have enough time to finish it, but I am hoping to be able to bring the release date forward.

    Here’s the blurb:

    The fae are real, and Hetta Valstar is trying her best to marry one.

    If Hetta and Wyn ever manage to marry, it will be the first union between Faerie and Mortal since the Iron Law was revoked.

    The mortal Queen has given them her blessing—sort of. Now, Wyn needs permission from the fae High King. There’s an intensely personal reason why they need to tie the knot as soon as possible, and time is not on their side.

    The clock is ticking. Except in Wyn’s home court, which is trapped under magical stasis. To break the spell will mean venturing into the deepest realms of Faerie, where even fae princes—and definitely human lords—fear to tread.

    Unfortunately, the fae problems aren’t limited to Faerie.

    Public tension is rising, and the reveal of Wyn’s true identity makes him and Hetta the centre of the storm. On top of this, Stariel’s magic is going haywire, and Hetta is struggling with her intensifying powers—and she might not be the only one affected.

    The High King might be the only one who can help, since he’s responsible for the fae returning to the Mortal Realm in the first place.

    If only they knew where he was.

     

    Exciting times!!!!