The Courting of Bristol Keats: A Novel

This program includes a bonus conversation between the author and narrator.

"Brittany Pressley's low-voiced narration of Bristol Keats's visit to the fae realms shows her versatility as a narrator."-AudioFile

From New York Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson comes a thrilling romantic fantasy full 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's never heard of who promises she can help, she reluctantly agrees to meet-and discovers that everything she thought she knew about her family is a lie. Even her father might still be alive, not killed but kidnapped by terrifying creatures to a whole other realm-the one he is from.

Desperate to save her father and find the truth, Bristol journeys to a land of gods and fae and monsters. Pulled into a dangerous world of magic and intrigue, she makes a deadly bargain with the fae leader, Tyghan. But what she doesn't know is that he's 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 Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books

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The Courting of Bristol Keats: A Novel

This program includes a bonus conversation between the author and narrator.

"Brittany Pressley's low-voiced narration of Bristol Keats's visit to the fae realms shows her versatility as a narrator."-AudioFile

From New York Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson comes a thrilling romantic fantasy full 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's never heard of who promises she can help, she reluctantly agrees to meet-and discovers that everything she thought she knew about her family is a lie. Even her father might still be alive, not killed but kidnapped by terrifying creatures to a whole other realm-the one he is from.

Desperate to save her father and find the truth, Bristol journeys to a land of gods and fae and monsters. Pulled into a dangerous world of magic and intrigue, she makes a deadly bargain with the fae leader, Tyghan. But what she doesn't know is that he's 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 Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books

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The Courting of Bristol Keats: A Novel

The Courting of Bristol Keats: A Novel

by Mary E. Pearson

Narrated by Brittany Pressley

Unabridged — 17 hours, 56 minutes

The Courting of Bristol Keats: A Novel

The Courting of Bristol Keats: A Novel

by Mary E. Pearson

Narrated by Brittany Pressley

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Journey into the world of the fae — and try to make it out unscathed. This is a whirlwind story of magic, revenge and romance perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas.

This program includes a bonus conversation between the author and narrator.

"Brittany Pressley's low-voiced narration of Bristol Keats's visit to the fae realms shows her versatility as a narrator."-AudioFile

From New York Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson comes a thrilling romantic fantasy full 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's never heard of who promises she can help, she reluctantly agrees to meet-and discovers that everything she thought she knew about her family is a lie. Even her father might still be alive, not killed but kidnapped by terrifying creatures to a whole other realm-the one he is from.

Desperate to save her father and find the truth, Bristol journeys to a land of gods and fae and monsters. Pulled into a dangerous world of magic and intrigue, she makes a deadly bargain with the fae leader, Tyghan. But what she doesn't know is that he's 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 Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books


Editorial Reviews

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A Most Anticipated Book (Cosmopolitan, BookRiot, Parade, Paste, The Escapist)

A Book of the Month Club Selection

A Barnes & Noble Best Book of November

“[An] epic romantasy…I had so much fun with this book’s jaw-dropping drama, steamy romance, and non-stop adventure.” Cosmopolitan

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

“Delicious…Perfect for A Court of Thorn and Roses fans.” —Screen Rant

“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)

“Pearson's latest offering dishes up plenty of fun for romantasy fans…Readers looking for a well-researched fae novel with plenty of traditional fairy lore will delight in the little moments Bristol and Tyghan's story has in store for them. The worldbuilding is top-notch…A fun and sometimes steamy romp through fairyland.” Kirkus

“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

The Courting of Bristol Keats is 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, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“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, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here

”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, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Belladonna

Mary E. Pearson is the new queen of Faerie.” —Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken Heart

"The Courting of Bristol Keats is 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

Kirkus Reviews

2024-09-14
A fae king falls for a sassy pizza delivery driver in this slow-burn romantic fantasy.

Months after the death of their father, Logan Keats, leaves them orphaned (they think), a trio of down-on-their-luck sisters receive an intriguing proposition: meet with their great aunt and leave with a priceless work of art. There's just one problem. Logan grew up in foster care and had no relatives. Bold youngest child Bristol seizes her chance to make the family some much-needed cash, only to find herself surrounded by monsters. As it turns out, Logan grew up in the fairy realm of Elphame and his daughter may hold the power to save the fae world from utter destruction. The news that her father might still be alive in Elphame, coupled with fae king Tyghan's promise to help her search for him, makes for an offer Bristol simply can't refuse. Little does she know, Tyghan knew both her parents back before she was born. Her mortal-born father fell for her mother, leading him to betray Tyghan , and the lovers went on the lam in the mortal realm. Also unbeknownst to Bristol, the king is certainly not planning to give either of her parents a warm welcome once he finds them. Though not as tightly plotted as one might hope, Pearson's latest offering dishes up plenty of fun for romantasy fans, with a slowly simmering passion that builds for more than half the novel.Readers looking for a well-researched fae novel with plenty of traditional fairy lore will delight in the little moments Bristol and Tyghan's story has in store for them. The worldbuilding is top-notch, although some readers may find the occasional lore drop a smidgen too info-dumpy for their tastes. Some sections become sluggish, as Pearson tells rather than shows the story, but these are few and far between, and reader interest should hold on throughout.

A fun and sometimes steamy romp through fairyland.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940160444918
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Publication date: 11/12/2024
Series: The Courting of Bristol Keats , #1
Edition description: Unabridged
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