My two YA fae fantasy series, Tales of an Outcast Faerie and Light of Faerie, have some crossover but can be read separately.
Tales of an Outcast Faerie takes place in the human world. The books have dark covers.
Light of Faerie is set in the neighboring world of Faerie. The books have light covers.
Read on for more info.
Tales of an Outcast Faerie
Discovery (Prequel to the Tales of an Outcast Faerie series)
There is a world beyond human sight. A world of magic and winged beings.
When Nola stole a strange substance from her father’s basement lab, she never dreamed it would make her the target of blackmail or that it would leave her forever changed.
Or that she would encounter a faerie in the woods.
But there is no going back.
Discovery is a prequel novelette to The Nameless. Read for free when you sign up to receive my monthly e-newsletter.
Outcast (Tales of an Outcast Faerie Book 0)
In the face of defeat lies true strength.
Kelty now lives as an outcast faerie in the human world. But before she was cast out, an encounter with a deceiving faerie resulted in a devastating trick—one that changed Kelty’s life forever in this enthralling untold story.
For fans of fast-paced YA fantasy, Outcast is a riveting prequel to the Tales of an Outcast Faerie series, beginning with The Nameless.
“From the moment I opened the first page, I was blown away by Rose’s unique storytelling.” –Originally posted on Reedsy Discovery
The Nameless (Tales of an Outcast Faerie Book 1)
The human world is a prison for faerie outcasts—and a breeding ground for dark magic.
Kelty, once heir to the Night Court, mournfully occupies a nature preserve in the human world, hoping to return to Faerie one day and keeping her distance—for contact with humans is said to drain faerie magic. But when a human girl sees through her concealment magic and a watcher faerie reveals himself, her world changes.
Nola acquired the gift of sight after being forced to drink a strange substance by one of the cloaks, a radical group of bullies from her school with a disturbing agenda, leaving her caught between the faeries and humans—a dangerous place to be.
And when the faerie who caused Kelty’s banishment appears in her woods and reveals he is involved with the cloaks and their dark magic, the situation becomes even more complicated.
Kelty and Nola reluctantly team up to eradicate the dark forces, but will they be enough to stop the strange magic and the elusive enemy that made it?
Read the first of three fast-paced, captivating YA tales now to experience the wonder and intrigue of an unlikely friendship, elemental magic, and enthralling plots that pit humans against faeries and faeries against each other.
Praise for The Nameless:
“A quick, fun, and deeply satisfying fantasy that you won’t want to miss.” –Jennifer, Goodreads reviewer
“This wonderful tale reminded me of the works of Sarah J Maas albeit cleaner.” –Caroline, Goodreads reviewer
“The magic and wonder of the world was so well done, and I truly can’t wait to read more from this author!” –Blaire, Goodreads reviewer
“A stunning new take on Faery Fantasy. The world is vibrant in detail and from page one I felt myself escape into this magical world unlike any I’ve ever read before.” –Corissa, Goodreads reviewer
“The Nameless provides a genuinely unique twist to a young adult and teen genre that I didn’t think had any more twists to give. . . . The Nameless has some themes somewhat reminiscent of Diana Young’s FernGully, although it’s fair to say that Rose administers her narrative and storyline with a maturity and depth that blows Young’s book out of the forest. Rose is an exceptionally talented writer and I will continue with the series.” -Readers’ Favorite
“Fantasy lovers are sure to enjoy The Nameless. This is a fanciful and romantic vision of contemporary faeries that young adult readers will easily escape into.” –Literary Titan
The Court of Outcasts (Tales of an Outcast Faerie Book 2)
A dangerous faerie lurks behind an empty throne.
Still living as a faerie outcast in the human world, Kelty is summoned by the Court of Outcasts, where another faerie—one with a dark past, a skewed sense of reality, and a penchant for influencing minds—offers her the throne. Accepting would force her to forfeit her dreams by remaining in the human world for the rest of her days. But refusing could spell disaster for the humans she now hopes to protect.
Meanwhile, Nola struggles with fainting spells as her human body rejects the faerie magic now within her. She tries to stay away from the outcasts, but when the mysterious new guy in school lures her friend Lauren away, she follows them to a place she never thought she would see—and may not be able to leave.
Fighting separate battles against a common enemy, Kelty and Nola find themselves questioning everything as they struggle to decide what truly matters—and to survive with their minds intact.
This second installment in the Tales of an Outcast Faerie series is a magical, fast-paced tale where life-altering decisions loom, relationships falter, and the insanity of one powerful faerie threatens to break them all.
Praise for The Court of Outcasts:
“This sequel was difficult to put down! The characters are enchanting and the storyline is phenomenal.” –Jo, Goodreads reviewer
“This is the best book in the series so far and I bet the best part is yet to come.” –Susana, Goodreads reviewer
“Fast paced, the storyline just draws you in as Nola & Kelty fight their separate battles against a common enemy. This is a great fantasy read!” –Debbie, Goodreads reviewer
“The story begins with gentle explanations and hints about things to come. Yet, little can prepare you for the great plot twists ahead. The story seems to intensify from page to page until it reaches a breathtaking climax.” –Literary Titan
The Ruler of Chaos (Tales of an Outcast Faerie Book 3)
Chaos descends upon the woods.
Kelty seeks to heal the unrest in the Court of Outcasts and find a way into Faerie. It’s time to rise to her full position of ruler, but first she must reconcile her court with Faerie and warn them of the dark magic Fable brought into their world.
Nola is adapting to her new body and life, but it is not what she expected—especially her relationship with Briar. And when Kelty gives her more responsibility within the court and old human friends show up, she just may crack under the pressure.
Allora is now a part of the Court of Outcasts after Fable leaves her behind. She seeks to lure Fable back by toying with the court, but when a familiar adversary appears in the woods, she is forced to confront her own past.
If Kelty and Nola fail to legitimize and establish the court, it may grow out of control—spelling disaster for the human world and the faerie outcasts in it.
In the stunning final installment of the Tales of an Outcast Faerie series, the paths of three faeries clash as they struggle to find peace in the aftermath of the conflict that brought them together.
Praise for The Ruler of Chaos:
“A beautiful conclusion of a beautiful story! A great book makes you sad when you finish reading it. I can say this for this book. I had a bittersweet smile when I read the last chapter.” –Shraddha, Goodreads reviewer
“Great characters, vivid scenes and a great ending.” –Steve, Goodreads reviewer
“Chaos is right! So much backstabbing and lying, although it is my favorite ending so far.” –Brittni, Goodreads reviewer
“A magical conclusion to the Outcasts series!” –Naomi, Goodreads reviewer
Tales of an Outcast Faerie: The Complete Series
A human girl and an outcast faerie, caught in the middle of otherworldly schemes.
All Kelty wants is to leave her human-world prison and be welcomed back home to Faerie.
But Nola wants to stop a dangerous bully from unleashing dark magic into the human world—and to understand her strange abilities.
Investigation into this dark magic leads Kelty and Nola into an unlikely alliance. Together, they discover a plot involving the outcasts that goes all the way back to the courts of Faerie.
And as more faerie outcasts reveal themselves, everything becomes more complicated.
Amid encountering a watcher who leaves Kelty mysterious gifts, an enemy who captures Nola’s attention, a call to rule, a mind-altering faerie, life-changing transformations, and the interventions of one powerful Faerie ruler, Kelty and Nola struggle to find their places in this complex human world full of faerie outcasts and courtly plots.
Plots that introduce them to danger like they’ve never encountered before.
The complete series set contains all three books in the Tales of an Outcast Faerie series by award-winning author Allison Rose:
- The Nameless
- The Court of Outcasts
- The Ruler of Chaos
Enter a truly unique world of faeries filled with elemental magic, found family, epic friendships, courtly schemes, coming-of-age drama, and a touch of complicated romance perfect for fans of The Folk of the Air and the Wings series.
Light of Faerie
Light and Shadow (Prequel to the Light of Faerie series)
A bond tested. An heir chosen. The future of the Day Court lies at their feet.
Sevelle must prove her worth to become heir to the Day Court. This is a daunting task, as the formidable ruler of the Day, The Glorious, will be her judge—and Sevelle has no idea what form the trial will take. If she fails, it will be her ruin.
Jae, Sevelle’s guardian, faces her own trial as The Glorious separates her from Sevelle and assigns a new trainer to guard her. And when he reveals shocking knowledge that could change the course of Sevelle’s trial, Jae must decide whether to interfere and defy The Glorious or risk Sevelle failing and dooming them both.
Rise above or crumble—the choice is theirs.
Light and Shadow is a prequel novelette to Fly Free. Read for free when you sign up to receive my monthly e-newsletter.
Fly Free (Light of Faerie Book 1)
In the land of Faerie, lies are easily disguised as truths.
They were raised like sisters, the heir to the Court of the Day and her guardian.
And as rebellion darkens the land of the Day—and the faeries of Court fall under a dark magic that disconnects them from the land, dooming them to a slow, agonizing death—they will question all they know to be true.
Sevelle, the Light of the Day, is destined to rule one day. She possesses a rare form of magic, the ability to heal the powerful connection between faeries and the magic in the land, the connection that gives them life—if only she could figure out how to use this magic, or even find it within herself.
Jae lives in the shadows, watching over Sevelle as her guardian and listening to the whispers of Court brought to her by the winds. She longs for a life outside of Court, but knows her duty to Sevelle is more important than her own desires.
But when an unexpected proposition comes from none other than Lex, son of the rebel leader, Sevelle and Jae realize their lives will never be the same—and that evil may be within their own court more so than in the rebels that oppose them.
Walking paths far different than they imagined separates the sisters, but then a secret is revealed that may break them apart forever.
Praise for Fly Free:
“Author Allison Rose has crafted a masterful story that will have fantasy fans hungry for more after this fantastic series debut. . . Overall, I would highly recommend Fly Free to anyone seeking plenty of action and adventure in their faerie/magical fantasy works.” –K. C. F. from Readers’ Favorite
“Allison Rose created a fascinating blend of romance and fantasy filled with valuable and eye-opening lessons. The characters were all well-defined and distinctive. Each had their own unique set of strengths and weaknesses, their differing personalities and the role they each played in the story really made them unforgettable to me.” –T. D. from Readers’ Favorite
“Allison Rose’s Fly Free is highly recommended to those readers who love stories brimming with bravery and magic.” –R. S. from Readers’ Favorite
Capture the Sky (Light of Faerie Book 2)
In the wake of a power shift, those of Faerie look for a ruler they can trust.
Sevelle must now prove herself to the rebels, the halkyr that live in the mountains, and the other faerie rulers—among them, her “mother,” The Glorious—in order to create the Court of the Sky. All while attempting to strengthen her budding co-ruler relationship with Lex. If their court fails, she will belong nowhere, and be at the mercy of the rebels and the other courts.
After Jae’s defeat, she resigns herself to merely existing in the Day Court. But when Morlan tricks her into traveling to Farryn to speak to the commoners, and a former ally returns, a stir of rebellion awakens within her again. Though with it comes the conflicting guilt of failing the Day as its true heir—and a nagging feeling that she has a part to play in the Day Court yet—forcing her to once again decide between deserting or ruling.
Liza, a storyteller from the Day Court, is tasked with telling Jae’s story and guiding the commoners to forget the traitorous Sevelle. Though she is used to such tasks, the unrest among the commoners makes her uneasy. And as she meets the real-life subject of her stories and uncovers more of the truth, she lands in the heart of the conflict, where she must decide to keep her job and spin pretty lies, or rebel and spread the truth.
Three powerful stories weave together, among twists and turns, and lead to a stunning conclusion in the second installment of the Light of Faerie series.
The Glorious (Light of Faerie Book 2.5)
Spoiler warning: This book contains spoilers for Fly Free (Light of Faerie Book 1) and Capture the Sky (Light of Faerie Book 2), as this villainous story matches up with the journeys of Sevelle, Jae, and Liza in Capture the Sky, but read on if you are ready.
All daughters want to measure up to their mothers. Some want to surpass them.
Shayna, known as The Glorious to those of Faerie, feels her power over the Day slipping from her grasp, causing her to unknowingly call forth the spirit of her mother, Analare.
This tale reveals their stunningly complicated mother-daughter relationship and the events that lead Shayna to the shocking actions revealed at the conclusion of Capture the Sky.
Experience Faerie through the eyes of The Glorious, ruler of the Day, wielder of power and lies, beloved and feared, enemy and mother figure, embodiment of light and dark, in this cunningly engaging villain story.
Brave the Dark (Light of Faerie Book 3)
Beneath a shroud of darkness, chaos descends.
Sevelle struggles to rule her court and cure the unprecedented absence of light, as only she may have the power to do so. But when she finally finds the answer deep within the land, she learns that saving Faerie will mean sacrificing everything she has fought so hard for.
Jae frantically seeks answers to her mother’s cryptic threats at the abandoned Day Court. Though soon after the darkness falls desperate faeries attempt to overthrow the court, forcing Jae to fight for a different future—but is it the future she wants?
Liza journeys into the thick of the chaos in the villages in an effort to spread calm and peace. But after being attacked by commoners and escaping an overseer loyal to the court, she and Morlan instead embark on a dangerous quest—to find the one who caused the chaos.
In the face of magical and courtly upheaval, heart-wrenching decisions, tested bonds, and sacrifices, Sevelle, Jae, and Liza must take control—of the courts, of the land, of their powers—and triumph, or their world may wither and die.
The epic battle of the elements, courts, and ruling generations comes to an end in this edge-of-your-seat conclusion to the Light of Faerie series.
Firestorm (Light of Faerie Book 3.5)
Spoiler warning: This book contains spoilers for the Light of Faerie series, as this villainous story matches up with the journeys of Sevelle, Jae, and Liza in Brave the Dark (Light of Faerie Book 3), but read on if you are ready.
She lies in wait—the one who bathed Faerie in darkness.
Shayna struggles to keep the courtiers of the Day in hiding, hoping to rejoin the rest of Faerie once they beg her to end the oppressive dark. However, her goals slip further away as she slowly loses her grip on her power and reality. And a confrontation with an old adversary in a forbidden world may just push her over the edge and release the chaotic and dangerous power inside her.
But the real enemy lies within Shayna’s own mind, an enemy she thought she’d beaten—the spirit of her mother.
This tale continues the stunningly complicated mother-daughter relationship revealed in The Glorious (Light of Faerie Book 2.5) and explores another side of the events that lead to the conclusion of Brave the Dark (Light of Faerie Book 3).
Experience Faerie through the eyes of The Glorious, ruler of the Day, wielder of power and lies, beloved and feared, enemy and mother figure, embodiment of light and dark, in this cunningly engaging villain story.
A quest for power. A clash of generations. Two faeries and their diabolical mother figure at the center of it all.
Sevelle and Jae were raised as sisters within the Court of the Day, accepting the roles of the heir and her guardian under the rule of Sevelle’s mother—until an encounter with the rebel leader’s son exposes dark truths.
Sevelle and Jae must forge new paths forward, encountering dangers both beyond the court and within, grappling with magic both elusive and awe-inspiring, forging friendships, navigating the struggles of partnerships, and seeking power within themselves.
Through it all, the mother figure they thought they knew seeks to manipulate them—her attempts growing more and more sinister. Can the daughters rise above, or will all of Faerie be a casualty of the Day Court’s conflicts?
The complete series set contains all three books in the Light of Faerie series by award-winning author Allison Rose:
- Fly Free
- Capture the Sky
- Brave the Dark
Enter a truly unique world of faeries filled with nature themes, elemental magic, fade-to-black romance, found family, and tons of courtly intrigue, where love, the beauty of the faerie spirit, duty, betrayal, greed, and power clash.
This captivating and uplifting YA high fantasy series is perfect for fans of An Enchantment of Ravens, The Iron King, and Shadow and Bone.
