Reviews

The Evergreen Heir by A.K. Mulford

jcone's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

3.75

hideyourspoons's review

5.0

THE EVERGREEN HEIR continues the series theme of choice and self-determination. Neelo Emberspear, heir to the Southern Court, is more comfortable in the quiet company of their library rather than the revelries and indulgences their kingdom is known for.

Their mother, the Queen, hatched a marriage scheme that betrothed them to their childhood friend, the fae warrior Talhan Catullus. Neelo though refuses the match and is determined to convince Talhan that he must not anchor himself to them or their court. But doth the heir protest too much?

Neelo & Talhan grow in affection and attraction as they adventure to discover a threat that could destroy the Southern Court from the inside. The relationship is the sweetest of the series yet. Patient and passionate, as it develops from the earliest of trusts and companionship. Neelo is non binary, ace/demi. Tal is cis, flirty, and wholly Neelo-sexual. The devotion makes my heart race just as much as the physical chemistry.

I'm more critical of the action/adventure of this book than the others. It felt episodic with a resolution left more for the next book. But the draw was undoubtedly Neelo stepping into a main character role. They were a very relatable character to follow.

jordanh_bookdragon's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious

4.25

ryanslibrary's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

gcancellieri's review

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

• 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

sbruns1's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-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

4.0

annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

daniobsessivelyreads's review against another edition

5.0

This book is nothing like I've read before. It's not even like any of the other books in the series. I loved it. It kept me engaged, just to learn more about this character. Neelo is unlike any character I've read about before.

I can't wait for Mulford to release the next in this series. This is definitely on the top of my list for favorite New Adult fantasy series.

jinxei's review against another edition

5.0

I love AK Mulford so much that I would read a published grocery list if I could.

Thank you to AK Mulford for the ARC!

sydblount's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0