The Ever Queen by LJ Andrews – a Review

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Description:
The Songbird:
Captive. Challenger. Queen.

Enemies took her from the man who holds her heart. They might see her as weak, as a pawn in wicked games, but they’re no match for the first Ever Queen.

Let them think they’ve won. Her heart belongs to a beautiful monster, and she will never stop fighting until she’s back in his arms.

The Serpent:
Captor. Villain. King.

His enemies stole the woman who claimed his soul. They betrayed him out of greed and desire for the crown, but they won’t die for that betrayal. No.

They’ll die for touching her.

His heart belongs to a stunning little bird. He will never stop searching for her light across the skies. Not until the blood of his enemies spills at her feet, and his queen wears their bones around her neck.

Review:

The Ever Queen by LJ Andrews is the 2^nd and final book in the Ever Seas duology. Livia Ferus, who was crowned as the Queen of Ever; was betrayed and kidnaped by enemies.  She undergoes a lot of torment and despair by the man who turned out to be evil, as he was Erik’s brother. Livia wanted to learn about the enemies that have stolen her away from her home. Livia was determined to survive the terror and beatings, and when Gavyn came to rescue her, they managed to escape, with her unable to leave (due to spells), and Gavyn going to get help from the Ever Ship.

Erik Bloodsinger despite his own kidnapping, he is determined to find the woman he loves, Livia. Erik was met with hate and distrust from King Valen Ferus, the father of Livia. Valen in a short time realizes that Erik is in love with Livia, who is now the Ever Queen.  Steig was a great addition to come with Valen to help. Erik is forced to seek help from forces who are opposed to offering him the aid that he seeks. Erik gets help from his team, and a few family members, including Jonas to help Erik find Livia. We see Erik go to great lengths and willingly risk his life several times to ensure the safe return of Livia. As opposing forces seek to drive them apart, Erik and Livia must work harder than ever to return to one another’s arms and take a stance against those that wish to tear them down.

Livia was a terrific heroine who proves that she is not who is deemed to be docile, but a worthy adversary, with her growth and strength that made her a fantastic Queen. Livia and Erik were great together, as they made a great couple; and they worked together really well.  I did not like Erik’s brother, Larsson who was evil, as he hid his relationship to Erik from everyone except the dark sea witch.

I really like Valen and Elisel, with their family; especially with who they loved and wanted their children to be safe.   A few of the children joined the Ever Ship to help find Livia, and when Erik finally found Livia, the family members were great. I really loved Celine. Jonas, Mira and Tait were very good. Erik did make an agreement with Valen and Steig to help those on the Ever Ship to find Livia. Erik was emotionally driven to fight the enemies he needed to destroy his enemies.

The Ever Queen was a wonderful, intriguing, tense, dark, action filled romantic story. I love the relationship between Livia and Erik. I did like Valen, Elise and the family of Earth Folk. The Ever Queen was so very well written by LJ Andrews.  This was a wonderful romantasy.

Reviewed by Barb

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