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ilostmygrace's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
This has probably been the most relatable of all the main characters for me, and I absolutely loved the story. The o lyrics reason it's not 5 Star is because I did take like a month long break. But other than that, this was my favorite book in the series. But to be honest each book has been better than the last
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Drug use
ka_ke's review
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The Evergreen Heir is slow compared to the rest of the series. I’m not sure we needed all of the details of their journey to Arboan, especially since we don’t actually get to find out what Tal’s precious possession is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Sexual content, Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Death of parent, Drug use, Grief, Mental illness, Violence, Cursing, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Xenophobia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic relationship, and Vomit
maskihaan's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Sexual content, Violence, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and War
morrigan_gaines_writes's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
**I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley (and then proceeded to buy the hardcover anyway) and this is my honest review**
I've been waiting eagerly for Neelo's moment to shine and A.K. Mulford did not disappoint! In The Evergreen Heir we finally get to focus on a non-binary main character and their love interest. Neelo often feels out of place in the southern court, distancing themselves from the revelry and debauchery that their mother has made the focus of court life. But they must step into their position as the heir and find out how the violet witches plan on bringing down the southern court before it is too late.
A.K. Mulford always manages to give us characters that leap off the page. By the end of this book Neelo and Talhan were like old friends. Each had their own relatable characteristics and troubles. The way that Talhan doggedly sticks by his friend but also knows when to give them space is beautiful.
I also love that the side characters are as well developed as the MC's. We don't get as large of a cast in this book, but we still get to see some of our previous MC's and characters come back.
A.K. Mulford also didn't shy away from providing us with spice but they wrote it in a way that honored Neelo's identity. Being my first spicy book with a non-binary MC using they/them pronouns, I wasn't sure if I would it difficult to follow. However after the first chapter, I quickly caught on and didn't have any issues with confusion due to pronouns.
I feel like the overall mystery and pacing of this book was a little slower than previous, but its all setting us up for the last book in the series. The real conflict is between Neelo and their mother. The main focus was heavily on Neelo and their own personal journey with the mystery and overarching plot in the background. I'm excited for book 5, and am glad this one didn't end completely in a cliffhanger without resolution.
Neelo has become one of my favorite characters in this series, even though I think as a book The Witches Blade ranks among my favorite out of the four currently published.
I've been waiting eagerly for Neelo's moment to shine and A.K. Mulford did not disappoint! In The Evergreen Heir we finally get to focus on a non-binary main character and their love interest. Neelo often feels out of place in the southern court, distancing themselves from the revelry and debauchery that their mother has made the focus of court life. But they must step into their position as the heir and find out how the violet witches plan on bringing down the southern court before it is too late.
A.K. Mulford always manages to give us characters that leap off the page. By the end of this book Neelo and Talhan were like old friends. Each had their own relatable characteristics and troubles. The way that Talhan doggedly sticks by his friend but also knows when to give them space is beautiful.
I also love that the side characters are as well developed as the MC's. We don't get as large of a cast in this book, but we still get to see some of our previous MC's and characters come back.
A.K. Mulford also didn't shy away from providing us with spice but they wrote it in a way that honored Neelo's identity. Being my first spicy book with a non-binary MC using they/them pronouns, I wasn't sure if I would it difficult to follow. However after the first chapter, I quickly caught on and didn't have any issues with confusion due to pronouns.
I feel like the overall mystery and pacing of this book was a little slower than previous, but its all setting us up for the last book in the series. The real conflict is between Neelo and their mother. The main focus was heavily on Neelo and their own personal journey with the mystery and overarching plot in the background. I'm excited for book 5, and am glad this one didn't end completely in a cliffhanger without resolution.
Neelo has become one of my favorite characters in this series, even though I think as a book The Witches Blade ranks among my favorite out of the four currently published.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Addiction, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Drug use, and Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Kidnapping
thecajunbookworm's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Thank you to A.K. Mulford and Harper Voyager for the ARC of The Evergreen Heir.
The Evergreen Heir is the 4th book in the Crowns of Okrith series and just like those before it, I couldn’t put it down!
I have been so intrigued by Neelo since the first book (The High Mountain Court). They are bookish and quiet but oh so brilliant. A.K. As usual has done a fantastic job with the diversity in her books. Neelo is non-binary and though it’s not said aloud I think they may be on the spectrum. While our golden eagle Tal seems to have dyslexia.
Tal and Neelo are thrust together to try and figure out just what is in the witches brew, a potent drug, that the southern court indulges in. Neelo’s mother is an addict and is suffering from the effects of the brew. Neelo thinks that there may be more to the brew based on how it’s affecting people and they learn to lean on Tal to help.
The book has fated mates, intrigue, some spice (handled wonderfully!) and secrets. Absolutely one of my favorite series that does so much for representation in the fantasy genre.
The Evergreen Heir is the 4th book in the Crowns of Okrith series and just like those before it, I couldn’t put it down!
I have been so intrigued by Neelo since the first book (The High Mountain Court). They are bookish and quiet but oh so brilliant. A.K. As usual has done a fantastic job with the diversity in her books. Neelo is non-binary and though it’s not said aloud I think they may be on the spectrum. While our golden eagle Tal seems to have dyslexia.
Tal and Neelo are thrust together to try and figure out just what is in the witches brew, a potent drug, that the southern court indulges in. Neelo’s mother is an addict and is suffering from the effects of the brew. Neelo thinks that there may be more to the brew based on how it’s affecting people and they learn to lean on Tal to help.
The book has fated mates, intrigue, some spice (handled wonderfully!) and secrets. Absolutely one of my favorite series that does so much for representation in the fantasy genre.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, Grief, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Ableism
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