“How Does It Feel?” is the first book in the Infatuated Fae series by Jeneane O’Riley, blending dark fantasy and romance. The story follows Callie Peterson, a biologist who, during a forest expedition to collect a rare mushroom, inadvertently falls through a fairy portal into the Unseelie Fae realm. There, she encounters the enigmatic and dangerous Unseelie prince, who initially mistakes her for a human assassin. To entertain his people and rid himself of his growing obsession with her, he subjects Callie to three deadly trials, promising her freedom if she survives. The narrative delves into themes of forbidden attraction, power dynamics, and the challenges of survival in a perilous, magical world.

The novel has garnered a range of reactions from readers. On Goodreads, it holds an average rating of 3.76 out of 5, based on over 58,000 ratings and 9,300 reviews. Some readers praise its imaginative world-building and the intense chemistry between the protagonists, while others critique aspects such as character development and pacing. As with many works in the dark fantasy romance genre, individual preferences play a significant role in readers’ enjoyment of the story.