Hello there,
I am beyond honored to be able to share this amazing book series recap of author Tricia Copeland’s “Realm Chronicles Series.” This five-book series follows a young teenage girl who is suddenly thrust into the spotlight as she becomes the first ruler of Aubren to be a Queen. A realm of fae and other creatures, she must assert herself as a leader and face an ancient evil while navigating complex family relationships, murky political alliances, and so much more. Below you will find the synopsis for each book, as well as my review of the book and links to the full reviews and the books purchase links. I hope you will take the time to read each one carefully and take the plunge yourself to read this series and enjoy it as much as I did. Please enjoy.
To Be a Fae Queen (Book 1)
The Synopsis
The last of her line, a faerie princess prepares to take the throne. But multiple forces plot against her, some trusted friends…
After losing her brothers, Titania studies and trains to rule Aubren. When she proves her abilities in battle, she’s handed the crown. But fifteen and the first female monarch in the realm, many question her ability to reign and one of their own steps up to oppose her.
Following her inner compass she prepares to face the challenger. The contest seems lost but a latent power fuels her win and her adversaries must concede that she is the rightful ruler.
The enemy brewing under their bedrock threatens again, this time seemingly aided by an unknown spirit. Titania wonders if she will be able to access the sentient magic that hangs just out of reach. Will it manifest when she most needs it? Or do they face an eternity in darkness?
The Review
Titania is such a powerful and compelling protagonist. The author does a remarkable job of creating a vast and thrilling world that readers can easily get lost in. The world-building is next level, allowing readers to easily get lost in the world of Aubren and this realm of faeries. The magical system the author develops feels natural and action-packed, and yet the amazing mythology of creatures such as the kobold, and how that plays into the impact on both the protagonist and her family, makes this a compelling narrative to get lost in.
The heart of this story is, of course, the character dynamics, as it explores Titania’s rise to power as the new ruler of this realm. The young teen girl and her innate powers make her a force to be reckoned with, yet her strength is continually challenged by others because she is the first female leader of the realm. The way the author balances this with ancient prophecies, dwelling evils, and emotional flashbacks that show the events that led to her rise as Queen will make Titania’s story feel alive and fresh on the page, and this novel will be a great start to the series.
Rating: 10/10
To Be a Fae Guardian (Book 2)
The Synopsis
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She may be the only fae standing between her realm and the evil lurking below. Will Titania be given the power she needs?
Titania defeats a group of creatures threatening to colonize Middle Earth. In ending them she broke not one but two edicts of the High Council. But justice may fall on the only person holding the key to her ability to defend the fae.
The evil spirits manifesting the terrorists lurk below, lying in wait to strike again. With loss of a much-needed ally, she lacks freedom to learn what the realm may be facing. Worse yet, many, even some most trusted compatriots, distance themselves from the reckless Queen she’s painted to be.
Her power shackled and left alone, Titania loses faith in her once clear path.
Can she find her footing in time to save them all from eternal darkness?
To be a Fae Guardian is the second book in the Realm Chronicles series, continuing a magical journey into the realm of Middle Earth. If you like dauntless heroines, you’ll love Tricia Copeland’s gripping fantasy.
Buy To be a Fae Guardian to spiral into a new world today!
The Review
The author’s ability to really develop this series and these characters, and to add even more stakes to the dangers they face, was incredible to see come to life in this story. The shocking events of book one play out their consequences in this novel, exploring what happens when a hero’s choices to save people break ancient laws in the process. As the threat of these ancient forces continues to grow, alliances and those she trusts most become distant from her, as the treason she is accused of threatens her rule and leaves her kingdom open to the forces she is so desperate to protect everyone from.
The balance of Titania’s character growth with the stronger themes of trust, alliances, and what it means to be a fair and balanced ruler was well explored in this epic fantasy story. The way the author explores Titania’s trials and tribulations in this story made her feel more grounded and relatable than ever before, showcasing that even the strongest heroes face doubt and question themselves. The introduction of her cousins and exploring what fears of loss can drive a person to do were powerful additions to the narrative, and the emotional depth of seeing all of this put onto the shoulders of a teenager makes the story and the stakes of this novel, as Middle-earth becomes a focal point, feel more important and invested in the narrative.
Rating: 10/10
To Be a Fae Legend (Book 3)
The Synopsis
Titania may be the only one capable of ending the evil stalking the fae, but staying alive long enough to do it may prove her biggest challenge yet.
Hidden deep in fae lore lies a legend. It holds that there will be One granted the power to end all evil. Titania has come to realize she may be the prophesied One.
An omen of three evils and being wooed by a pack of hungry suitors are only a few of Queen Titania’s stresses. Everything is piling up, and she’s determined to rise to each challenge.
She must harness the gifts bestowed upon her, but time is ticking away, and the best she can manage are a few sparks. Now, there’s a race against time as she’s tasked with choosing a husband while trying to save the world from certain doom.
To Be a Fae Legend, the third book of the Realm Chronicles series, is a treacherous journey into Lower Earth. Enter if you dare risk confrontation with nightmare-ish beasts and dark spirits of the deep.
If you like valiant heroines, you’ll love Tricia Copeland’s electrifying fantasy.
Download To Be a Fae Legend to spiral into a magical world today!
The Review
This was such an enthralling and entertaining entry in the Realm Chronicles series. What stood out immediately in this story was the difference in pacing, taking a step back from the danger lurking on a razor’s edge and instead focusing on Titania’s personal growth as both Queen and savior to her people. The imagery in the author’s writing is so bright and breathtaking, giving readers an almost cinematic experience that brings them fully into this realm with ease.
What really brought readers into this immersive experience was the intrigue and atmosphere of life in court. The sparks of romantic interest between the suitors and Titania’s exhaustive deep dive into those possibilities, all while exploring the politics and power plays of life at court, made the story feel vibrant and alive on the page. The world-building was top-notch, and the tension that builds as readers discover more about the brewing battle between Titania and Sonia will leave readers feeling immersed in the edge-of-your-seat thrill this story provides.
Rating: 10/10
To Be a Fae Rogue (Book 4)
The Synopsis
“I am dead, and I need not abide by any law but my own.” – Titania
Unknown to most fae, their biggest threat lies beneath them, watching, waiting perhaps, but for what? Or whom?
Queen Titania gave up everything, her kingdom, her family, her friends, and her home, to end Sonia. Alas, Sonia’s soul lives and grows more powerful, threatening annihilation of the human realm.
Titania’s supposed death may be the only thing deterring Sonia from unleashing her wrath on the Fae Realm as well, but Titania has a sworn duty to protect the humans. Does she dare risking detection by aiding the witches in stopping Sonia from unleashing Hell on Earth?
All Titania has left is the one fae who’s pledged his love for her. Can she risk losing him, too?
To Be a Fae Rogue, the fourth book of the Realm Chronicles series, is an adventure in discovering whether the disparate beings of the human realm can set aside their differences to stop impending doom.
Read To Be a Fae Rogue to find out if Titania can outwit a powerful dark angel today!
The Review
This was an impressive and engaging fantasy read. The author did an incredible job of capturing the world-building that a story of this magnitude needs. The way the author explores the hierarchy of fantasy creatures and the injustices being done in that world was a great exploration of our world, and the protagonist’s fight to protect all supernatural beings was terrific to see come to life on the page. I will say that as a newcomer, it is essential to readers to fully immerse themselves in the previous entries in the series to fully appreciate the rich story and mythos the author has crafted, as well as the sacrifices the protagonist made to get to this point in the story.
Yet this only intrigued me more in the story and will have me returning to read the first three books. The protagonist’s evolution is terrific in this story, as her years of responsibility finally allow her to live the life she wants. Still, the story also plays with the weight of responsibility, making balancing life and work difficult for many people. Titania’s drive to protect her people and stop this growing threat makes her a compelling hero with whom readers can easily engage.
Rating: 10/10
To Be a Fae (Book 5)
Evil lurks in unexpected places.
Poised to usher in a new era of unity for all fae, Queen Titania grasps for a solution for her people. With chaos in the human realm and her own, she’s stretched to make progress in either.
She finds she can’t turn her back on the witches when they’re so close to finding the key to ending Sonia’s reign of terror, but Titania worries for her fae and their need for continuity.
Both realms are on a collision course with chaos, and Titania must choose whether her people will be best served by aiding in the battle the witches wage against Sonia or by stabilizing warring forces in the fae realm.
One fateful day turns the tide, leaving Titania questioning all her allies.
How do you stop evil when it resides within everyone?
To be a Fae is the final book in the Realm Chronicles series and a harrowing, twisted tale of a fae queen’s attempts to secure the realms of Middle and Upper Earth.
Read To be a Fae to embolden Titania as she fights for peace today!
The Review
This was a gripping, powerful, and engaging finale to a thrilling fantasy series. The staggering heights the author’s world-building reached in this narrative were nothing short of incredible, and the emotional payoff for so many characters and their arcs throughout this series was breathtaking to witness. The first-person perspective readers get through Queen Titania’s eyes throughout the narrative shows how hands-on she is as a protagonist and leader to her people, getting into the thick of the battles being waged against this mad archangel and the forces pitted against them.
The powerful themes and emotional character developments are what made this book, and the series overall, so compelling to begin with. The theme of betrayal ran deep throughout this book, turning this fantasy story into a politically charged and personal story of the sting betrayal brings and the questions it raises as a leader to others in that same process. The protagonist’s decisions show the duality of her nature as a ruler, her duty to her own heart, and the sacrifices she must make for both.
Rating: 10/10
Overall Series Impression
This was a thrilling, inspiring, and enthralling fantasy series. Following such a strong and compelling female protagonist grow and become the strong leader and warrior she became was so empowering and gave readers a thrilling protagonist to root for and follow. The powerful imagery and the fast pacing each novel brought to life kept readers on the edge of their seats and emotionally rooted in these character’s lives as this realm became a place readers waited eagerly to dive into headfirst. Be sure to check it out for yourselves today!
About the Author
Tricia Copeland believes in finding magic. She thinks magic infuses every aspect of our lives, whether it is the magic of falling in love, discovering a new passion, viewing a beautiful sunset, or reading a book that transports us to another world. An avid runner and Georgia native, Tricia now lives with her family and four-legged friends in Colorado. Find all her titles from contemporary romance, now penned under Maria Jane, and fantasy, to dystopian fiction.
