Review: The Royally Hitched Trilogy (Books #1-3)

The prince is in prison for a murder he didn’t commit—or did he?

This post will review three books in the Royally Hitched ~Dark Fae~ trilogy series by G.K. DeRosa: The Fae Prince, The Fae Twins, and The Fae Princess. The plot takes place in the world of Azar, so I highly recommend reading the books in order: 1) Hitched and 2) Supernatural Academy).

The Fae Prince is the first novel in the Dark Fae series. Twin sisters Arabella and Tempest lived a normal human life until their warlock father appears and enrolls them in a school for supernatural training in Azar. After their graduation, Garrick assigns the twins on a secret mission: If they can survive eight months on the new reality show, Royally Hitched, then they will earn their freedom and one-way ticket home to the human world. Fae girls are pitted against each other in a fierce competition to woo the Spring Court prince, Drake. All the sisters have to do is play nice with the other girls and impress the ice prince -- which is easier said than done. As the girls are eliminated, the stakes become higher and things take a lethal turn. Someone wants the ice prince dead, and both sisters unexpectedly are terrified of losing him.

The Fae Twins is the second novel in the Dark Fae series.Arabella and Tempest were never supposed to fall for the ice prince. However, they closer they get to Drake, the more dangerious it becomes for the both of them. As Drake is framed for murder, it becomes more difficult to trust anyone. the palace is on high alert. As more girls are eliminated, tensions rise within the palace and beyond. The lesser Fae are out for blood, and it’s not just Drake’s they’re calling for. When an attack on the castle proves deadly, an unexpected secret about their past is revealed that could change everything. Between battling Fae mean girls and keeping their hearts intact, the competition is going to be brutal. Because not only are the twins fighting for survival, one of them may actually win Drake's heart.

The Fae Princess is the third novel in the Dark Fae series. When the twin sisters first started the competition, they had no idea what they would encounter. Not only did both end up falling for the prince, but they also discovered they may have Fae heritage after all. Now that Drake knows the real identity of the twin sisters' father, he is not sure who to trust anyone. Even if he does forgive them for their secrecy, will the king's council even allow Drake to choose his own bride? The murderer is still on the loose, along with the lesser Fae rioting outside the palace. The compeition in the Spring Court is coming to a close, and the attempts on Drake's life are becoming more brazen. One of the twin sisters decide to take matters into their own hands, which changes everything. Despite the turmoil inside the palace, the biggest question still remains: Who will become the next Fae princess?

When I first heard about this new series, I wasn't sure what to make of it. I was definitely heartbroken when Drake was not the man that Luna ultimately chose to marry in the Darkblood Academy series. Luna's decision and feelings made sense at the time: Drake was duty-bound as a prince of the Winter Court. His older brother, King Elrian, assigned him to be bethroed to the Spring Court for political reasons. Nearly five years later, the story revealed the lingering effects of Luna's rejection on Drake's mental state. Following the tragic death of his wife, Drake found himself living in a foreign court and surviving the hostile behavior of the King's council. These events, along with growing tensions with the lesser Fae, cast a shadow over his ability to rule. No longer is he the carefree playboy of his Supernatural Academay youth. Drake has grown into a mature young man with the responsbility of governing and protecting his kingdom.

Thus, the idea of Royally Hitched was pitched to find a Fae bride for Drake and improve Fae relations in the Spring Court. It had similar qualities as the first Hitched series with games and dating scenes, except Drake is the Bachelor. Twin sisters Arabella and Tempest prove to be a funny duo with their polar opposite personalities. Yet, they worked well together as a team using each other's strengths to solve dangerous situations, particularly in the Fae world. As the story unfolds, Drake learns to open up his closed heart and find true love. The ending provides an unexpected clever twist that will satisfy Team Drake fans. This series effecitvely closes Drake's chapter with a happy ending. I highly recommend this series.

Stay tuned for the next series in the Hitched Univesre, the Supernatral Prison Squad. The series features Luna's daughter, Azara.