FRAGILE ETERNITY picks up a few months after its predecessors, WICKED LOVELY and INK EXCHANGE, leave off. The book does some backpedaling, which is helpful in bringing new readers up to speed with the series, but it gets a bit repetitive if you're already familiar with the first two books.

As summer approaches, Aislinn becomes more comfortable in her position as Queen of the Summer Court. She walks a fine line as she strives to strengthen her court by bonding with Keenan, her King and partner, and remaining faithful, in heart...and body, to her human lover Seth. Seth tries to give Ash the space she needs to govern, even though he is only too aware of the growing bond between her and her King. As he wanders between the three faerie courts that welcome him, Seth finds himself more often than not pondering his own mortality. There is still one court where Seth has no friends or allies, yet. Sorcha, the High Queen has only recently heard Seth's name, and she is most interested in bringing him to her court as well.

Strong friendships don't always endure, betrayals are often a way of life and alliances can be fluid. Things are about to change quickly for Seth and Ash. War looms on the horizon as the courts and their immortal monarchs take stock of one another. Tempers flare, threats are offered and it looks like chaos might break free in the faerie realm and spill over into our own, as well.

Marr has created a fascinating faerie world. Although written for young adults, it's as much of a crossover series as Twilight or Harry Potter. These books are an entertaining romp for anyone who enjoys spending their time in enchanted places.