Diamond Dust: Shadowbound Fae, Book 2

Jenny O.

Perfect conclusion to Daisy and Tarian's story

"My ultimate obsession. I am obsessed with this book, this series, these characters. Diamond Dust picks up immediately where Obsidian left off and never lets go. The pacing is fast, harrowing, and utterly addictive, with heart-pounding action and revelations that unfold like a dreaded, but irresistible trail of breadcrumbs. KF Breene once again proves she’s a master storyteller. Her world-building is immersive, but it’s the stunning character development and wickedly perfect banter that truly shine. The banter arrives at just the right moment to let the reader breathe before plunging back into the chaos. The romance swept me away. The sexual tension simmers, the slow burn torments. It's absolutely delicious. I truly loved the evolution of Tarian and Daisy’s relationship: no miscommunication, no unnecessary misunderstandings. Tarian’s protectiveness remains absolute , unwavering, and perfectly unhinged. Daisy steps fully into her own strength , becoming just as fiercely protective of him. They become true partners in every sense of the word, sharing strength, trust, and understanding. Each willing to sacrifice for the other. The emotional depth of this book wrecked me in the best way. My heart raced, my soul ached, and the love and devotion between the characters wrapped me in beautiful bliss. There were tears and a few moments when I had to set my Kindle down to catch my breath. This story warmed my heart, broke it, and then pieced it back together again. This book will haunt me in the best way. And I am completely okay with that. Five stars feels criminally insufficient. Thank you to the author and Book Funnel for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. This review is completely honest and all opinions are my own. Tropes: Deadly trials Court politics Touch her and ☠️ Touch him and ☠️ Found Family ["

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January 1, 2026 Verified Purchase

Jessica Madden

Good!

"This was a satisfying conclusion to this duet. I liked that this story wasn’t stretched or dragged out. Some authors would have milked this into three or more books. Not Breene. And I get this is the end of Daisy’s story, but I’d have loved more in this world with her. We spent most of these two books in the Fae world. Still, this was twisty, suspenseful, and when the heat happened it was scorching. Audio was also fantastic and would recommend. ["

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January 7, 2026 Verified Purchase

Booktokqutiepie

A perfect conclusion another 5 ⭐️ read by KF Breene

"This is Book 2 of the duet, following Obsidian and picking up exactly where Book 1 left off. This duet is a spin-off from K.F. Breene’s Demigods series, and while it can be read on its own, I highly recommend reading the Demigods series first as there are returning players, and the payoff is so worth it. ⚠️ Content Warning: This book is darker than Book 1, so please check your triggers before diving in. We return to Daisy, our FMC, a magicless human trapped in the fae realm, now held at the Obsidian Court with her captor, Tarian, our dark fae MMC. Thrown into the brutal Court Games with no allies and no protection, Daisy is forced to rely on her wits in a world that wants to break her. The world-building in this duet is magnificent. The story delivers an intense, slow-burn romantasy that keeps tightening its grip with every chapter. The found family element brings everything full circle, grounding the darkness with moments of connection that hit hard in the best way. And let’s talk about the banter, still absolutely top-tier. Daisy’s inner monologue is delightfully unhinged, and Tarian? Some of his lines will live rent-free in my head for years. 🌶️ Spice Level: The spice is kicked up in this installment, landing at a solid 4🌶️, and it works perfectly with the escalating tension. ⭐ Final Verdict: Another 5 ⭐️ read from an auto-buy author for me. Darker, sharper, and more intense this book takes everything that worked in Obsidian and turns the dial way up. If you haven’t read K.F. Breene before, I cannot recommend her enough. And if you’re planning to read this duet, do yourself a favor and start with the Demigods series first. ["

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January 31, 2026 Verified Purchase

J Mc

A Fierce, Emotional, Entertaining, and Perfect Finale

"This is the final book in Daisy’s duet, and it was such a satisfying conclusion to her story. Daisy and Tarian finally make it to the kingdom, where Daisy gets her first real look at the royal and noble families - and learns just how much Tarian has suffered at their hands. True to form, Daisy brings her fiery, badahh energy into the games as Tarian’s champion and completely wrecks shop. She is absolutely hilarious and true to herself. The romance really takes off in this book. The slow burn and tension are gone, replaced with real momentum and deepening connection between Daisy and Tarian. I was honestly nervous going in, worried about what Tarian might have to do to play his role, but I was pleasantly surprised. There were no unnecessary, heart-crushing moments of him pushing Daisy away or acting like a complete jerk, which I appreciated so much. I also loved getting POVs from Lexi, Kieran, and their crew. We knew they’d come for Daisy, and they did not disappoint—fierce, entertaining, and a great addition to this story. The ending was hard, unexpected, and absolutely worth it. This book was packed with emotion, action, and nonstop entertainment from start to finish. A fantastic and well-earned ending to Daisy’s story. I loved every bit of it. ["

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January 1, 2026 Verified Purchase

AnnM

Be warned

"Be warned this story goes to a really dark place I was not expecting. I've read many of her book but never like this. It's well written and the story and characters unveil well...but just too dark for me. ["

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April 3, 2026 Verified Purchase