A review by ladyfives
Fairest Son by H.S.J. Williams

5.0

"I...do not deserve forgiveness, fair lord."
"Forgiveness is a gift, not meant to be deserved," he said.


What a beautiful surprise! I'd seen art of this floating around, and dove into it without even reading the summary. Was swept away by the first page. It pulled off my favourite thing in retellings - was distant from the source material when it comes to the concrete details, but instead referenced it in clever (subtle and not-so-subtle) ways that made how it all came together more satisfying.

It's a little novella but a powerful one, and super, super pretty. And can I just say it's so nice to read a male love interest who is that sweet and soft and earnest.


"Please, you are not thinking, you will dishonor your people forever."
"Honor," Adoh spat, eyes glowing with the most unholy of fires. "Only the Seelie care about honor."