The Entangled (A spellbinding romantic fantasy)
by Kylie Fennell is set in Victorian England.

Ivy, a fae with a gift for blending science and sorcery, embarks on a perilous mission with her partner Finn, a formidable fae Ranger. Tasked with retrieving stolen goods from the Great Exhibition, their journey unveils a treacherous web of deceit, leading them to confront formidable foes, including skilled warriors from far flung lands and a powerful ancient fae.

As danger looms, Ivy and Finn’s partnership is strained by unspoken truths and buried pain. Ivy is haunted by demons from her past, while Finn’s feelings for her complicate their mission. Allies old and new join their quest, but trust is broken, and betrayal lurks at every turn.

In a final showdown, Ivy must summon the strength to face her deepest fears. With darkness threatening to unravel Ivy and Finn’s world, love might be the only weapon that can save them. But will it be enough to conquer the forces that seek to tear them apart?

The Entangled 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.

I really liked this book.. It was predictable but still it was a wonderful read.. One of the things I loved it was the fact that it was in a time line specifically in the Victorian London which personally made the book a lot more enjoyable from that perspective.
The magic system was fun and again I think the idea was really good
The author made a wonderful job with this faes

Sadly, this book was not for me.

I did not connect with the characters and that is a deal breaker for me. However, that does not mean this is a bad book at all. It is well written, and I am sure there will be readers who connect with the characters and enjoy this. Sadly, I had to DNF at about 60%.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the Arc. All opinions are my own and I am posting voluntarily.

The premise of the book was so unique, science with magic, rangers, betrayal....But I did not feel like the story delivered that. This is one of those rare times where I felt like the author is an amazing writer by means of choice of words and painting a detailed image but the story telling was not up to the same level.
I read this as a standalone so maybe if youve read the first book you can enjoy this one more. I think there were so many great ideas in this book that just were never executed properly. Way too many things were hinted at but we never got more information than a teaser.
As for the relationship, it was nice at first to read, friends to lovers is always extremely difficult and I felt like I could see the turmoil of the characters. But then the "betrayal" happened which wasnt really that bad and completely blown out of proportion for characters that supposedly have worked together and known each other for years.
Its an ok read. I will check out more work by the author as the writing style itself was special.

Thanks to netgalley and Lorikeet Ink for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review

This was a good book, I liked the connection between the two main characters, especially the romantic feelings for each other that they had, despite the avoidance to discuss them with each other. The detailed description of Victorian London gave great imagery to the story.

I went in completely blind - it's a standalone portion of another series by the author, and I wanted to see if I would be able to follow along. It was fine as a standalone, but sometimes I felt like I would have connected better if I had read other books in that series.

Overall I enjoyed the storyline, however I did find the plot a bit predictable.

This book is described as a “standalone” part of the Fae of the Crystal Palace series, however I did feel at times that I’d been dropped into the middle of an ongoing story and that I was missing something. Maybe it would have been beneficial to read other books in the series for context/backstory.

Friends lovers isn’t my usual preferred trope however I think that the emotions Finn feels especially are really well portrayed.

I thought the friendship and uncertainty between Ivy and Finn was endearing, and would love to see where the author takes their story in future books.

This was another winner in the Fae of the Crystal Palace series, it uses the overall world building that I was looking for based on the previous book. I enjoyed the overall romance element and how it worked in this universe. Kylie Fennell has that element that I wanted and enjoyed overall in the fantasy world.

Prepare to be swept away by The Entangled, a spellbinding tale of romance, magic, and adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Set in the enchanting yet treacherous world of Victorian London, where fog veils secrets and the air hums with unseen magic, the story follows Ivy, a brilliant fae whose unique ability to blend science with sorcery sets her apart. Alongside Finn, a fierce and protective fae Ranger, Ivy embarks on a dangerous mission to retrieve stolen artifacts from the Great Exhibition. But as the plot thickens, what begins as a simple mission soon unravels into a perilous journey fraught with danger, deception, and forbidden desire.
At the heart of The Entangled is the electric dynamic between Ivy and Finn. Their partnership is intense and complicated—marked by unspoken feelings, hidden scars, and a deep connection neither is fully ready to confront.
What truly makes this story shine is the intricate world-building and the thrilling blend of magic and historical detail. Victorian London comes alive with grand exhibitions, shadowy backstreets, and a mysterious underworld of fae magic. The author expertly balances historical references with fantastical elements, making this a setting as rich and captivating as the characters themselves.
The Entangled is perfect for both new readers and those familiar with the world. It combines the sweeping historical romance with the magical allure of the fae, wrapped up in a thrilling adventure with a sprinkle of mystery. You don’t need to have read the previous books to be thoroughly enchanted by Ivy and Finn’s story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for providing me with an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I love that this is a standalone novel! Series sometimes get exhausting. In short, loved it! In long, what a fabulous tale and such an interesting plot and characters. Loved Ivy and the romance was lovely. Will look for more by Kylie!

Loved this book so much. I rated it 4 stars because I really loved it. I recommend everyone to read this book as fast as they can because it's really good and the characters are fantastic.