"You are bound to me in matrimony. If you break it and descend into another plane of existence, I will chase after you and snatch you back."

Foul Heart Huntsman has been at the top of my TBR for a very long time, and I am so glad that I read it because with the angst and the characters and the action...it far exceeded my expectations, which were set pretty high to begin with. And I think I can now honestly say I prefer the spinoff to the original duology.
I'll admit that it took me a few chapters to really get into the plot because I just wanted to see Orion, but once it got moving, it got moving and there was never a moment where one of the characters wasn't in danger. There were so many twists (and I did call one of the betrayals) and I was on the edge of my seat for almost the entire thing. While I hadn't previously cared as much for some of the characters, like Oliver or Silas, I was scared for all of them. The angst was strong with this one.
And, once again, I adored all of the characters. Like, I would give so much just to be a part of their little found family. Of the main cast, Celia is probably my least favorite but I still really liked her. Oliver grew a lot on me in this one. Phoebe and Silas were the unsung heroes and they had their angsty moments, and I love them both so much. Rosalind and Orion were angsty too, and while I have some thoughts about Orion's arc in this one, I'm still happy with the ending. Alisa, of course, was my favorite once again. I would read an entire series about her, Phoebe, and Silas getting into trouble. Also, I'd just like to mention that Lady Hong is joining my list of most hateable villains; I don't care that she's a "mother," I have a lot of words I want to say to her.
(Also, my copy of the book came with a bonus epilogue and it was absolutely adorable. I don't know if it's in all editions of the book, but just know that it's a fictional wedding I actually liked).
If you're looking for a historical fantasy series with plenty of action, angst, and romance, look no further than Foul Lady Fortune and Foul Heart Huntsman.
4.75/5
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Reread Update: Still 4.75/5. I still want a Phoebe/Silas/Alisa spin-off, but I know it's unlikely. I also need to read As You Like It at some point so I can get the references...