The Cyprian

Elemental Masters, Book 18

By: Mercedes Lackey

Narrated by: Zura Johnson

A cozy, cottage-core Regency fantasy perfect for fans of Bridgerton

Elena, having lost her father, must rescue herself from her evil stepmother, a Master of Water, who has bespelled her brothers into swans. She is left without home or protection by her father's villainous widow, who plans to regain her wealth by selling Elena to the highest bidder.

Alone, Elena must not only find a way to save herself, but to reverse the spell that has transformed her brothers.

The latest in Mercedes Lackey's Elemental Masters series is a standalone romantasy based on Hans Christian Anderson's The Wild Swans.

©2025 Mercedes Lackey (P)2025 Tantor Media

fantastic retelling of The Seven Swans, aka The 12 Brothers, aka The Seven Ravens fairy tale.

Set during regency England, this expanded fairy tale is an intense adventure that weaves an enchantment upon readers.

Return to the roots of the elemental series

I loved the return to England. Her books are always amazing and this is one of the best yet

Loved the twists!

I hadn't read the book first, but enjoyed it thoroughly. I love the ties to folk tales.

Wonderful story. Rushed ending.

As usual Lackey spins a fantastic tale. Unfortunately, it was slower to start and ended very abruptly. It’s like she suddenly ran into a deadline and tossed a few words together to tie up the story. It left me feeling like I had a delicious appetizer, excellent salad, and a delightful dinner, but when the desert tray came around, it was only empty plates.

Excellent.as usual

I love this whole series. Each book is better than the last and this one lived up to its previous books.