Description
THE SACRIFICE OF THE FAIRIES
Book Summary
A romantic fantasy novel where a fairy queen must sacrifice a human to save her kingdom, while the chosen youth seeks his own escape through her. In a game of seduction and deceit, both hide their true intentions as a threat grows in the faerie realm. A story of conflicting desires, betrayal, and the thin line between love and death.
What is it about?
Acaulis, the fairy queen of Pyrenne, faces a crisis: her time is running out and the magical barrier protecting her people is weakening. The only solution is a human sacrifice. On the shortest night of the year, Alberich, a young man running from his past, accidentally falls into the Ibón de la Mora, a legendary place that connects the human world with that of the faerie creatures. When the fairies begin to disappear mysteriously, Acaulis decides that Alberich will be her sacrifice, and to achieve this, she must earn his trust. What she does not know is that he also plans to use her to escape his own destiny. Thus begins a dangerous game of seduction where each hides their cards, and where desire and survival are intertwined in a deadly dance.
Main themes
- Romantic fantasy with elements of magical realism
- The conflict between royal duty and personal feelings
- The duality between necessary sacrifice and the desire to save
- Deceit and seduction as survival strategies
- The connection between two worlds: the human and the faerie
Who is it recommended for?
For young adult and adult readers who love romantic fantasy with dark undertones, where love is born amidst mistrust and danger. Ideal for those who enjoy fairy stories with unexpected twists, morally ambiguous protagonists, and plots where the line between good and evil blurs. Also for fans of novels with magical settings and characters who must choose between their duty and their feelings.
What this book offers
- A plot of romantic tension built on lies and ulterior motives
- A faerie world rich in detail with a growing threat that maintains interest
- Complex protagonists whose motivations evolve throughout the story
- A reflection on how far one is willing to go to save their own
- A balance between action, romance, and elements of magical realism
Technical specifications
- Author: Laura G. W. Messer
- Publisher: Editorial Del Nuevo Extremo, S.L.
- Language: Spanish
- Theme: Romantic fantasy, fantasy and magical realism (children's/YA)
- Collection: Fondo
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: September 2025
- Number of pages: 384
- Weight: 968 g
Editorial review
A solid proposal within young adult romantic fantasy that bets on characters with double intentions and a plot where trust is a luxury. The premise of sacrifice as a bargaining chip between two worlds offers a powerful emotional conflict, and the game of seduction between the protagonists promises to keep the reader on edge. Suitable for those looking for a love story that does not renounce danger or moral ambiguity.