A lonely princess is granted 3 devastating wishes by an enigmatic Otherworld creature, unleashing hellish consequences from which she might never be redeemed.
A Dark Most Fair is for fans of Juliet Marillier, Katherine Arden, Rebecca Ross (A River Enchanted), and T. Kingfisher (Swordheart)—rooted in Irish myth and fairy-tale consequences.
A Dark Most Fair
What Would You Break to Feel Seen?
By: L.M. Riviere
Description:
A Dark Most Fair is a lyrical historical fairy tale rooted in Irish myth—perfect for readers who love Juliet Marillier or Rebecca Ross. It’s the kind of story that asks to be savored: immersive, mythic, and beautifully bound.
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ISBN: 9781914152221
for fans of irish myth, folklore, and dark fairy tales
Be careful what you wish for
Doomed Love
Historical fantasy
Slow-burn romance
Self-worth + redemption
If you loved Juliet Marillier (Sevenwaters) → you may want A Dark Most Fair (Irish myth + historical folktale)
If you loved Katherine Arden (The Bear and the Nightingale) → you may want A Dark Most Fair (folklore, longing, consequence)
If you loved Rebecca Ross (A River Enchanted) → you may want A Dark Most Fair (Celtic-leaning myth, intimate stakes)
If you loved T. Kingfisher (Swordheart) → you may want A Dark Most Fair (fairy-tale logic, sharp consequence)
If you loved Shauna Lawless (The Children of Gods and Fighting Men) → you may want A Dark Most Fair (Irish myth, power, consequence)
*Comparisons are for reader reference only; no affiliation or endorsement is implied.
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Readers drawn to folklore-rooted historical fantasy, Celtic and Irish myth influence, and emotionally grounded character arcs may find a similar reading mood in A Dark Most Fair.
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A Dark Most Fair is a historical dark fairy tale with folklore logic and consequence rather than a direct, one-to-one retelling of a single classic tale.
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Readers looking for gothic atmosphere, dark fairy-tale edges, and consequence-driven folklore logic may enjoy A Dark Most Fair; the tone stays mythic and emotionally focused.
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Readers searching for a fey bargain with Irish myth influence, historical texture, and dark fairy-tale consequences can start with A Dark Most Fair.
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Yes. Content notes include self-harm, self-worth struggles, one intimate scene, and one violent scene.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Dark Most Fair is plot-forward and character-driven; relationships matter, but the story’s engine is folklore logic, longing, and consequence.
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A Dark Most Fair leans dark and gothic with an emotionally intense arc and folkloric consequence, emphasizing dread and moral fallout over constant graphic horror.
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A Dark Most Fair explores being overlooked, jealousy and longing, the cost of desire, forbidden magic, and how a single choice can unravel a family and a kingdom.
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A Dark Most Fair stands on its own as a historical dark fairy tale, separate from L.M. Riviere’s epic fantasy series work— but it DOES exist within the same universe.
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No. A Dark Most Fair is an adult fantasy title with mature themes and is not recommended for audiences under 14; parental discretion is advised.
Comparisons are for reader reference only; no affiliation or endorsement is implied.