Date Read
April 16, 2026
Summary / Synopsis
She tried to kill him, so he made her his wife.
Skadi first met her husband-to-be with blades in hand on the opposite side of a battle. She lost, and he claimed his prize.
To her horror, the king of the shadow elven agrees to marry her off to Jonas, a prince in the fae realms, as a way to unite their kingdoms against a shared enemy—the light elves. Skadi knows the marriage is nothing but a political game. Feelings won’t come into play.
Except her new husband makes not falling in love . . . challenging.
When new threats arise, Skadi must decide to either love her enemy or keep him alive by betraying him to another.
My Takes
I almost like this book more than the Ever King, it of course is just as well written, but the story really drags you in and doesn’t let go. By this book you are familiar with the characters and the world and you have a good grasp on the stakes and the villains but at the same time this book has so many twists and turns that it keeps you turning the pages.
I read this as an audio book. The narrators did an amazing job and everything comes to life as you are dawn to the magic of the island and the ever seas. The Ever Seas series is one of my favorites of 2026 and if you are a romantasy reader it should be on your list!
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