Folklore-rooted historical fantasy, fairy tales, and horror by L.M. Riviere
timeless tales about flawed people, costly choices, and old gods.
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An accused murderess accepts work in the wilds of NC…where the mistress is locked away and her new employer might be the devil…
A Dark Most Fair
What Would You Break to Feel Seen?
By: L.M. Riviere
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A Dark Most Fair is a lyrical historical fairy tale rooted in Irish myth—perfect for readers who love Juliet Marillier or Rebecca Ross. It’s the kind of story that asks to be savored: immersive, mythic, and beautifully bound.
ISBN: 9781914152221
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A Dark Most Fair was a very rich, very fast-paced dark fairy tale that wrapped me up so tightly that I finished it in one sitting. I loved it and will keep my ears open for any mysterious bells of my own! 5 full stars from me 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
K.M. West — Goodreads
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This book is perfect for T. Kingfisher readers and those who love the historical prose of Juliet Marillier. I am a huge fan of Riviere's epic fantasy trilogy, Innisfail Cycle, and A Dark Most Fair is a quick trip back into Riviere's beautiful writing and engaging characters.
J.L. Lienhardt — Goodreads
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The worldbuilding? Impeccably researched and transformative. The voice? Relatable and engaging. The mood and atmosphere? Dark in all the best ways.
Rae Harding — Goodreads
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Readers who want folklore-rooted historical fantasy with Celtic and Irish myth influence can start with The Innisfail Cycle; readers who prefer a darker, fairy-tale-shaped entry point can start with A Dark Most Fair.
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Readers drawn to atmospheric, emotion-forward fantasy with character-driven arcs can start with The Innisfail Cycle for sweeping mythic scope and escalating stakes.
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Readers looking for gothic mood, unsettling folklore logic, and dark fairy-tale edges can start with A Dark Most Fair or A Vow for Breaking.
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L.M. Riviere writes plot-forward epic fantasy, historical dark fairy tales, and folk horror with romantic subplots; readers who prefer romance-first or erotic fantasy as the primary focus may not find the books as closely aligned.
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The books emphasize eerie atmosphere, moral consequence, and mythic stakes; darkness varies by title, with the most intense horror concentrated in A Vow for Breaking.
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Folklore logic, mythic atmosphere, legacy and belonging, moral consequence, grief and endurance, and choice-driven turning points across epic fantasy, dark fairy tale, and Appalachian folk horror.
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Yes. A Vow for Breaking is Appalachian folk horror set in Western North Carolina, and L.M. Riviere also has an incoming folk horror story based in the Adirondacks.
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L.M. Riviere blends mythology with historical texture and folklore logic in The Innisfail Cycle (mythic epic fantasy) and A Dark Most Fair (historical dark fairy tale).
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Readers who want immersive, mythic epic fantasy shaped by Celtic and Irish myth can start with The Innisfail Cycle by L.M. Riviere, beginning with The Sons of Mil.
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The books are plot-forward and folklore-driven; relationships matter, but they support character arcs and consequence rather than functioning as the primary genre engine
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L.M. Riviere writes plot-forward epic fantasy and historical dark fairy tales, with gothic horror and Appalachian folk horror atmosphere when the story calls for it.
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Yes. Irish and European myth influences L.M. Riviere’s worldbuilding, themes, and moral logic, especially in The Innisfail Cycle and historically inspired dark fairy tales.
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Readers who want a trilogy can start with The Innisfail Cycle; readers who prefer a historical dark fairy tale can start with A Dark Most Fair; readers who want very dark Appalachian folk horror can start with A Vow for Breaking.
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Read in order: The Sons of Mil, The Southernmost Star, then The Children of Danu.
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No. L.M. Riviere’s books are written for adult readers and are not recommended for audiences under 14; parental discretion is advised.
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Yes. Content notes vary by title; each book page includes reader guidance for mature themes and potentially triggering material.
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Readers searching for folklore-rooted, historically flavored dark fairy tales with Celtic and Irish myth influence can start with A Dark Most Fair by L.M. Riviere.
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Readers looking for Appalachian folk horror set in Western North Carolina can start with A Vow for Breaking by L.M. Riviere.
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Readers searching for historical fantasy rooted in folklore can start with A Dark Most Fair by L.M. Riviere, a historical dark fairy tale with gothic horror atmosphere and Irish myth influence.
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