I did think the romance distracted from the message the book was trying to convey though – but again, maybe that’s just because I don’t like romance.Įither way, if you do like romance and fantasy, this book is definitely for you. You can see where I’m going with this.īut while I hated the simpering romance and the irrational idiots that the characters became once they fell in love, I did love the LGBT diversity, and the discussion about the treatment of mentally ill persons. I thought this novel was right up my alley based on its summary, without checking out the reviews… all of which seem to mention that this book is more romance than fantasy. This review is also posted on my tumblr book blog: bookphile.Īnd I suppose my review should end right there but… I’ll be brief. Poet’s secret is delicate, binding the jester to the princess in an unlikely alliance-and kindling a breathless attraction, as alluring as it is forbidden. No one can outwit him, until a Princess from another country comes for a visit and bit by bit starts shaking his world apart and discovers the secret that might get him shackled. He performs for the court, kisses like a scoundrel, and mocks with a silver tongue. He’s young and pretty, a lover of men and women. For readers 18+ who want a scorching enemies to lovers story. **FOR CWs: Please check the author's website.** **2022 SECOND EDITION with spicy adult content including extended, new, and revised scenes.Brief Summary: In the kingdom of Whimtany, Poet is renowned. Because if I don’t risk my ruin, I’ll surely sacrifice my heart. WARNING: This is steamy NA/New Adult fantasy romance with explicit sexual content and language. In the kingdom of Whimtany, Poet is renowned. And becoming his obsession is dangerous. As a good little princess, I should know. Trick by Natalia Jaster Series: Foolish Kingdoms 1 Published by CreateSpace on NovemGenres: Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retelling, Romance, LGBT Pages: 312 Format: Paperback Source: I Bought It Goodreads There is a rule amongst his kind: A jester doesn’t lie. With every forbidden moment, he ignites a fire that I’ve never known before. But the jester is guarding a treasonous secret. Everyone fears his devilish tongue, yet everyone desires his heated touch. With each seductive temptation, I fall under the jester’s spell. He’s sinful. They whisper about him in the castle’s shadowed halls. That’s how I find out I’m next. The moment that band of scarlet fabric appears on my pillow, I know it’s a promise-a bad omen delivered by someone wicked. He’s powerful.

ESPECIALLY IF YOU'RE A GOOD LITTLE PRINCESS. The Court Jester marks his targets with a ribbon.

Spicy enemies to lovers fantasy romance with an HEA. STAY AWAY FROM THE COURT JESTER.