Deny Me, The Nightshade Boy by Mary VanAlstine

A cozy queer romance against the backdrop of wild and dangerous Fae magic. For fans of A Marvellous Light, Holly Black, and TJ Klune. Lilydale, and its dangerous resident faeries, looms over the city of Saint Paul as a constant reminder to Micah Stillwater that he's only half-human. He's been doing well denying his Fae side until he meets Andrew Vidasche and accidentally charms him into a kiss. Andrew suspects that Micah is more than he appears since he already knows the dangers of Lilydale. If Micah wants to protect his human life and his romance with Andrew, then he must stop denying his own Fae nature and harness the magic in his blood.

Adult • Diversity Representation/Mental Health/Own Voices • Fantasy/Cozy, Low, Mundane, and Slice of Life • Romance/Fantasy • Fantasy/Contemporary • Diversity Representation/LGBTQ+/Own Voices

Content Warning: Self-harm, themes around substance abuse, depictions of psychosis, implied sexual assaulf

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This story is a tale of love, forgiveness, found family, and finding what it means to be true to yourself. I loved it's unique spin and am ready to find out what our MC and cast of characters are up to next!