A Feather So Black: Fae, Swan Maidens & a Fantasy I Couldn’t Put Down

Today I’m reviewing A Feather So Black by Lyra Selene, and this was one of those fantasy books that completely consumed me. I was physically reading it whenever I could—and switching to the audiobook whenever life forced me to put the book down. 🖤🦢 Blending fae mythology with Swan Maiden folklore and shades of The Swan Princess and The Twelve Dancing Princesses, the story follows Fia as she ventures into the dangerous realm of Tír na nÓg in search of a missing princess. But what really made this book work for me was Fia herself. Her journey isn't simply about romance or rescuing someone else; it's about learning to love and choose herself before she can truly open herself up to loving someone else. And then there are the relationships. 👀 Between a deliciously brooding fae prince, complicated feelings, jealousy, longing, and characters I absolutely loved to hate, I was INVESTED. Add gorgeous prose, an immersive story that unfolds over months, and an ending that immediately made me want the next book, and this became one of my standout reads. 🎧 Tune in for my spoiler-free review as I talk about Fia's character growth, the romance, Celtic-inspired mythology, fae worldbuilding, gorgeous writing, and why I couldn't stop reading—or listening to—A Feather So Black. Follow on Spotify for more fantasy, romantasy, fae books, mythology-inspired reads, and spoiler-free book reviews from Cyn’s Workshop! #AFeatherSoBlack #LyraSelene #FaeFantasy #Romantasy #BookReviewPodcast