Review for Jeffe Kennedy's "LOVE, LIES, AND FEY LINES"

 

LOVE, LIES, AND LEY LINES
Fantasy

 

AUTHOR:
Jeffe Kennedy

RELEASE DATE:
January 20, 2026

PUBLISHER:
Brightlynx Publishing, Inc

ISBN/ ASIN NUMBER :
9781958679883

RATING:
4.5

AUTHOR LINK:
https://www.jeffekennedy.com/home

 

 

Bandit, aka Cha, is a (mostly) human ley rider who makes a living from racing since her partner went legit. She and Goldilocks used to be celebrated as “the best of the best” when it came to smuggling. When she gets an offer too tempting to refuse, Cha persuades her friend to undertake one last run. Goldilocks reluctantly agrees, despite her doubts. Along the way, Bandit picks up an enigmatic yet handsome hitchhiker – who happens to be fleeing from his wedding. Hijinks ensue. Who is the mysterious man that Bandit picked up? And will she and Goldilocks pull off their task successfully?

It did take me some time to cozy up and like Cha, Goldilocks and Azul. I like Bandit and Goldilocks’ bond. They have been friends since school. So, they know about the other’s weaknesses and strengths. This allows them to synchronize. I dislike what Goldilocks and her wife did to Cha. In part, I understand why. Still, it feels wrong.

What I enjoy the most is Cha and Azul’s byplay. Azul does not know how to deal with Cha’s brand of chaos… but she grows on him. Their banter/flirtation entertained me.

LOVE, LIES, AND LEY LINES is the first book in Jeffe Kennedy’s new fantasy romance series, THE FAST AND THE FAE. The story starts out slowly. Which is normal because the author needs to introduce the world, its dynamics, and the characters. I admit it took me a while to get into the story and characters.

The momentum picks up once Bandit and Goldilocks start their journey. That is when the story takes on a gender-bend, fantasy-like Smokey and the Bandit (yeah shows my age!). Which totally works for me. That got me fully interested and invested in the plot and characters. I even told my husband about it; he is a huge fan of SatB.

I do have one small nitpick. It is very minor. Usually, such terms do not bother me. However, every time Bandit used it, it threw me off. I guess I had a rough time taking it seriously. Nothing that will keep me from reading the rest of the series…

I did notice the series’ name is another take on a car-themed movie. I wonder if the next two books will be inspired by such movies. If so, it will be fun to guess what movie. My curiosity is now piqued! I cannot wait for the next installment.