Author E. M. Otten's next fantasy series, The Lesser Courts​, follows half-faerie Sadie Parker on a fantastical journey of self-discovery, danger, and the many forms of love. Sadie descends into the Land of Faerie to discover that she is the Heir to the throne of the Lesser Solstice Court. Trapped there indefinitely, she must carefully consider who her enemies and allies are as she navigates the strange world she is destined to rule. It is a magical coming-of-age tale buried inside a fish-out-of-water epic fantasy that aims its poisonous arrows right at your heart and soul.

The Main Players

Sadie Parker

Seventeen year old half-fae Sadie is a plant enthusiast and track star with hopes of using her athletic scholarship to to go college and expand her botanical knowledge. However, fate has other plans for Sadie. When she finds herself in a brand new land with new rules and priorities, she must focus on things far beyond her scope of understanding.

Quentin DeCroi

The youngest of five children, four of which grew up to become part of the Seelie Army, Quentin has a lot to live up to. All he wants is to make his family proud. But the life of a Solstice Knight is so dull and boring, and often times he finds himself getting into trouble. The worst thing he is guilty of, however, is falling in love with the half-human girl who is betrothed to his sworn Prince and best friend...

Dacre Anam Orga

He is the Bey, or leader, of Springhaven. Not quite Prince, due to his lack of blood ties to the throne, but chosen by the late Solstice King to rule until the rightful heir returned. He actually hates his job, and wishes he could go back to the way things were before. But he loves and respects his home and his people too much to fail them, and will stop at nothing to succeed and fulfill his late King's dying request.

Morrigan Fuar Olc

Ruler of the Equinox Court, Morrigan wishes only to carry out her father's plan; to complete the tasks that will cast eternal winter on the universe. The Princess will stop at nothing to please her cold-hearted father; including exiling her own brother.

Nobu Jackson

An Occultist from a very young age, Nobu has spent his entire life learning about Faerie and the Magick within it. Of course, he is still young, and does not know as much as he needs to when he finds himself trapped in Faerie with his best friend, Sadie, in major debt to the Lands and fighting for their freedom.

Ryder DeVenari

A Solstice Knight and close friend of Quentin and Dacre. Ryder is mysterious and ethereal, with a mean streak and a tendency toward jealousy. He's worked hard for his position, and spent a lifetime with everything a certain way. Now, everything Ryder has is falling apart, and the only one to blame is Sadie.