Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr is the fifth book in the Wicked Lovely Series. It is set in the same universe as the previous novel, Radiant Shadows, but it is not a sequel - rather, it is a companion novel that focuses on a different set of characters. It is a urban fantasy novel about the faery courts and their struggle again Bananach. The story is told from multiple perspectives.
Synopsis
The Summer King is missing. The Dark Court is bleeding. A stranger walks the streets of Huntsdale, his presence signifying the deaths of powerful fey.
Aislinn tends to the Summer Court, searching for her absent king and yearning for Seth. Torn between his new queen and his old love, Keenan works from afar to strengthen his court against the coming war. Donia longs for fiery passion even as she coolly readies the Winter Court for battle. And Seth, sworn brother of the Dark King and heir to the High Queen, is about to make a mistake that could cost his life.
The emotions of love, despair, and betrayal ignite the Faery Courts, and in the final conflict, some will win... and some will lose everything.
Cover
The cover image was taken by Mark Tucker, the gentleman who has photographed all of the covers for the Wicked Lovely Series. At this time, the names of the model nor the editor for the image have been released to the public.
Trivia
- The events of Darkest Mercy are set one year after Ink Exchange as noted by Niall mentioning that it has been one year since the ink exchange took place between Irial and Leslie.
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