Tuesday Reviews: Filthy Rich Fae: Fallen Court by Geneva Lee

One fae prince. One deadly bargain. And a mortal caught between desire and damnation.

Cate thought she knew darkness. As a trauma nurse, she had witnessed the worst of humanity. But nothing—not the blood, the violence, or the despair—could have prepared her for the fae underworld. A realm where beauty is a weapon, desire is a trap, and mortals who stray too far don’t return.

She almost didn’t.

Until Lachlan Gage—shadowed, ruthless, and feared even among his own kind—bound her to him with a deadly bargain. As the prince of New Orleans and ruler of the Nether Court, he is as much a curse as he is salvation. And with the Wild Hunt at his heels and war stirring between the fae courts, even his protection may not be enough to save her.

Because Cate is more than just his reluctant mortal. She is wanted. Coveted. And the prince of the Hallow Court will do anything to claim her.

But something ancient is rising in the dark, warping fae magic into something unnatural and cruel. It has nothing to do with Cate’s past—or so she tells herself. Even though the ring left behind by her grandmother whispers otherwise.

There is only one thing more dangerous than the fae who would kill for her.

The fae who would die for her.

And Lachlan Gage has never been one to lose.

This book absolutely wrecked me in the best way. Fallen Court picks up right where Filthy Rich Fae left off, and Geneva Lee doesn’t waste a single page easing you back in. Cate’s still dealing with the mysterious ring she can’t remove, Lachlan’s on the run, and when they finally reunite, let’s just say the man puts in the groveling work.

The tension and emotion in this one are next level. Lachlan’s still the perfect mix of unhinged, protective, and secretly soft, while Cate continues to be that girl, loyal, fierce, and just the right amount of reckless. Their chemistry is off the charts, and the emotional stakes are higher than ever. I loved seeing Lachlan have to fight for her trust again, and the lengths he goes to prove himself are swoon worthy and a little terrifying in a good way.

There’s also a lot of setup for what’s coming next, and I’m officially obsessed with Ciara and Roark. The tension between those two was distracting me in the best possible way. Geneva, if you’re reading this, they need their own book. On the flip side, Cate’s brother continues to test my patience. Every time he showed up, I wanted to shake him. Reckless doesn’t even begin to cover it, but his arc does open some interesting doors for the next book.

The worldbuilding continues to impress with dark fae courts, political schemes, and that blend of urban meets fantasy that makes the whole thing feel addictive. The ending was predictable in one sense, but the twist involving her brother definitely threw me. And that cliffhanger? Geneva Lee clearly enjoys emotional damage, because I’m already counting down for book three.

If you like your romantasy high stakes, spicy, and full of messy, all consuming love stories, this one’s a must read. It’s not perfect with some pacing issues and over the top moments, but it’s ridiculously entertaining, and I’m completely hooked.