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aepompu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I thought the enemies to lovers was well done, but I missed my big love declaration. It wasn’t really clear when they were officially lovers.
The book led up to an interesting cliffhanger, but I felt
Will I read the next one? Absolutely. I just hope it’s a bit better than this guy.
Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, Violence, and Blood
Minor: War
ohshebookish's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A beautiful, twisted story of a fated love that could defy years and cross seas.
Wow wow wow! Erik and Livia's story drew me in from the very beginning. I was entranced by the dance that our Songbird and Serpent did throughout the book. Caring, pretending not to care, protecting, being protected, love, hate...LJ Andrews builds an amazing push and pull that keeps you on your toes and wanting more.
All of the characters were written with great care and depth. The anxiety and panic attack rep with Livia was amazing to read, especially as someone that deals with it personally. It was written in such a realistic and relatable way, yet it was never something that classified Livia as weak. I love how Erik was there to support her and remind her of who she is and just how strong she is. And I loved when she showed it! Erik's inner turmoil, and his struggle between holding on to past hate or moving forward with love was so well written. He is the literal definition of morally grey. I totally see how Livia fell for him because I sure did.
The story moved a little slow for me at times, but it was all a build up for those last two chapters. I screamed. I was in a state of shock. I didn't know how to function. So many plot twists and I didn't see any of them coming! Honestly, I think about this story daily, and I can't wait to finish Erik and Livia's story in The Ever Queen.
Definitely read this book if you like:
-Pirates, fae, sirens and witches
-A unique magic system
-Morally grey MMC
-Strong FMC
-Dual POV
-Fated mates
-Touch him/her and ☠️
Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, and War
Minor: Misogyny
juliaskzy's review
- 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
4.25
Moderate: Gore, Torture, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Torture, and Violence
sallie_ees's review
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
Minor: Blood
kylaeduff's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Hello, love.
I promised I’d come for you.
This was one of my top reads for 2023! The characters immediately captivated me. Her descriptions of the world and how the it interacts with the characters are stunning. I felt like I could see the world fully in my head as I read.
She closed her eyes when the sea breeze kissed her cheeks.
Gods, she looked made for the Ever.
I love the romance in this book. I think its well written and the communication between the two MCs really allows you to feel their connection as is grows. I do wish it had been a little slower paced. It felt a bit quick for them to go from captor and captive to lovers in just over 100 pages.
Hate me all you want, but don’t regret me.
Promise me that.
Erik is a solid morally grey character whos ruthlessness and mercilessness and to see him struggle with that made him feel more three dimensional and well rounded character. I think his motives were never very strong feeling because they weren't motives he ever truely believed. More like he they are things he should feel and do.
Livia felt a little stuck in her character growth for the first half of the book but over all I enjoyed seeing her deal with her anxiety and panic attacks and felt it was represented really well, at least from my experience.
Tropes
Enemies to Lovers
Morally Grey Love Interest
Touch her and ☠️
Spice
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Series
The Ever Seas Series
Book 1: The Ever King
Book 2: The Ever Queen release 1/26/2024
Book 3: The Mist Thief Release 6/2024
Graphic: Death, Gore, Mental illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
direguard's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Chronic illness, Infidelity, Excrement, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
katvou's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and War
Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Excrement, Vomit, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
bekahzabel's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Top tier!!! Plot twists had me reeling, banter had me squealing, world building & character development was phenomenal.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️.5
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content, Torture, Murder, and War
selestre's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent
nicole_thereader's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail