The Banished

A spellbinding tale of dangerous desire, dark magic and love that defies the rules. In the glittering heart of Victorian London, the Great Exhibition promises progress and wonder. But beneath the glass and steel of the Crystal Palace, something sinister stirs. Rowan, a fae with the power to bend hearts and desires to her will, is drawn into a deadly mystery. When a string of high-profile murders rocks the city, she's forced into an uneasy alliance with her most formidable enemy, the notorious rake and turned fae, Shadowthorn. To catch a killer, Rowan must pretend to betray everything she believes in and fake a love affair with Shadowthorn. But as they plunge deeper into a world where the lines between good and evil blur, Rowan must question whether her heart is as much a pawn as those she manipulates. What you'll get ? Happy Ever After Ending ? Fantasy Romance ? Fae with a science meets magic twist ? His & Her POV ? Fake relationship ? Enemies to lovers ? Mystery ? Gaslamp and steampunk vibes ? Historical setting and references ? Victorian England ? Intriguing side characters ? Standalone in series The Banished is a standalone book in the Fae of the Crystal Palace series and brings together the historical romance of Bridgerton with fae and a sprinkle of Sherlock Holmes' mystery. *NOTE: this book is for adults or upper YA readers, featuring mature situations and slow burn romance that leads to moderate steam.