The Courting of Bristol Keats

Unlock a world of dangerous fae, dark secrets and addictive romance . . .

After losing both their parents, Bristol Keats and her sisters struggle to stay afloat in their small, quiet town of Bowskeep. When Bristol begins to receive letters from an 'aunt' she has never heard of, who promises to help, Bristol reluctantly agrees to meet her – and discovers that everything she thought she knew about her family is a lie.

Her father might even still be alive. Not killed but kidnapped by terrifying creatures and taken to another realm – the one he is from. Desperate to save her father and find the truth, Bristol journeys to a land of gods, fae and monsters.

Pulled into a dangerous world of magic and intrigue, Bristol makes a deadly bargain with the fae king, Tyghan. But what she does not know is that he is the one who drove her parents to live a life on the run. And he is just as determined as she is to find her father – dead or alive . . .

A heart-wrenching love story that spans worlds and decades, The Courting of Bristol Keats explores second chances – the ones we are denied and the ones we refuse to give – and the lines we cross that may never be forgiven.

From the Sunday Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson, this is the first book in her debut adult fantasy series. The series continues with The Last Wish of Bristol Keats.

Review

Mary E. Pearson is the new queen of Faerie -- Stephanie Garber, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken Heart

A sweep-you-off-your-feet kind of story, one that yanked me into the lush and dangerous world of fae and monsters from the first page. Make room on your shelves for this magical and compelling fantasy filled with long-kept secrets, devastating betrayals, and a swoony enemies-to-lovers romance -- Isabel Ibañez, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of What the River Knows

Forbidden romance, deception, and a rich faerie world that's filled with equal parts magic and danger makes for the start of a highly addictive and fantastical new series. Pearson is at the top of her game in this richly satisfying debut that will leave readers hungry for more -- Adalyn Grace, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Belladonna

Epic romantasy . . . jaw-dropping drama, steamy romance and non-stop adventure ― Cosmopolitan

It was with great delight that I looked forward to a new series by Mary E. Pearson ― and she did not disappoint. The fae world she creates that intersects ours is rich, lush, and full of the thorny moral conundrums you love about her writing -- Jodi Picoult, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here

At once whimsical and romantic, full of court intrigue and sharp twists that leave us wanting to return to Pearson’s faerie realm -- Zoraida Córdova, USA Today bestselling author of The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina

Pearson's latest offering dishes up plenty of fun for romantasy fans . . . A fun and sometimes steamy romp through fairyland -- Kirkus Reviews

The Courting of Bristol Keats is an ambitious fantasy that interweaves political intrigue and spicy romance while also touching on themes of family, friendship, and self-discovery. Fans of Sarah J. Maas–style romantasy will want to check this one out -- Booklist

With a descriptive narrative and fantastic characters, Pearson expertly draws readers into the world of Elfhame. Great for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Heather Fawcett -- Library Journal, Starred Review

The Courting of Bristol Keats offers a peek into the best type of lived-in fantasy world, rich with faerie lore and a compellingly prickly romance. From heart-pounding training sessions to mouth-watering feasts, Mary E. Pearson has created a fantasy world that feels utterly real -- Book of the Month Club

About the Author

Mary E. Pearson is the international and New York Times bestselling author of the Dance of Thieves duology, the Remnant Chronicles trilogy, the Jenna Fox Chronicles, and more books for young readers. The Courting of Bristol Keats is Mary’s debut novel for adults. She writes from her home in California.