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viselik's review against another edition
I could not stand the main character at all. I just found her annoying.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
bookcheshirecat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
“The elves come for two things: war and wives. In both cases, they come for death.”
➽ Elise Kova writes great, steamy Fantasy Romances! A Deal with the Elf King is about Luella, a healer who is dedicated to her town, but finds out that she is the Chosen Bride of the Elf King. She's got powerful life magic in her veins that she didn't know about, so in order to fulfil the treaty with the elves, she has no choice but to go to their homeland. Eldas, the handsome Elf King is dark and brooding, but Luella isn't about to submit so easily. I liked her determination and love for healing others, even when things are difficult! Meanwhile, Eldas seems like a cold-hearted, merciless king, but there is more to him than meets the eye. I liked their slowburn romance, this was a great Hades and Persephone retelling!
➽ Elise Kova writes great, steamy Fantasy Romances! A Deal with the Elf King is about Luella, a healer who is dedicated to her town, but finds out that she is the Chosen Bride of the Elf King. She's got powerful life magic in her veins that she didn't know about, so in order to fulfil the treaty with the elves, she has no choice but to go to their homeland. Eldas, the handsome Elf King is dark and brooding, but Luella isn't about to submit so easily. I liked her determination and love for healing others, even when things are difficult! Meanwhile, Eldas seems like a cold-hearted, merciless king, but there is more to him than meets the eye. I liked their slowburn romance, this was a great Hades and Persephone retelling!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use
Minor: Death, Toxic relationship, and Kidnapping
januaryt123's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Murder, and Toxic friendship
ka_ke's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I want to say I liked this book, but I didn’t love it. If you’re in the mood for a simple, predictable story, then A Deal with the Elf King is perfect for you. If you want something deeper, more mythical and more complex than you should skip this series. I don’t know if I’ll continue with Married to Magic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Grief, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug use, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship