The Ever King by LJ Andrews – Review & Giveaway

 

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Description:
They stole his crown, so he stole their daughter…

For years Erik, the scarred king of the Ever Kingdom, has thought of nothing but vengeance against the man who killed his father and trapped him beneath the waves, making him a prisoner in his own realm.

Until his enemy’s daughter unintentionally breaks the chains on the Ever, and Erik makes her the unwitting pawn in his vicious game of revenge.

She’s innocent. He’s vicious. But he will take back what he lost, no matter the price.

Unless she steals his heart first.

Welcome to the passionate world of the Ever Kingdom where pirates, sirens, and fae collide with Vikings in a dark fantasy romance between a villain and the innocent princess who holds his heart.

 

 

 

Review:

The Ever King by LJ Andrews is the first book in her The Ever Seas series. We meet Erik Bloodsinger, who is the King of Ever; with his people desperate to heal their lands. Erik, is the scarred king of the Ever Kingdom, has thought of nothing but vengeance against the man who killed his father. Erik decides to kidnap his enemy’s daughter, Livia, as he plays a vicious game of revenge; but he cannot let the past memories get in the way of his plan to give her back to her to her father, the fae King, in exchange for the magical mantle.

Livie Ferus remembers the boy who many years ago was kept in prison, and she loved to read to him (even if he was the enemy). Erik remembered the kindness Livie showed him.  Livie always heard rumors about the bad Ever people; as she thought she knew they were violent and ruthless. Livie was strong, compassionate, spirited, fierce, caring and in time she knows she is the light to his darkness. Even though they both at times hated each other.

Both Livie and Erik began to have strong feelings for each other.  She would listen to him, not jump to conclusions; and Livie was willing to stand for herself and Erik. Even though Erik was ruthless and unforgiving, he knew he was falling in love with Livie. Their relationship between them progressed as their romance battled the way from hate to love.  They both recognized each other’s darkness. 

I loved the part where Erik no longer listens to others on the council, since he wears the crown of Ever. He points to Livie, claiming that he is their King, and she is mine.  She is the Ever Queen.  The first Ever Queen. I loved this part.

The Ever King is a fast-paced fantasy, enemies to lovers, sirens, witches and faes.  The ending is a cliffhanger, with an amazing twist.  The Ever King was very well written by LJ Andrews. I cannot wait for the next book.  I suggest you read The Ever King.

Reviewed by Barb

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