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adearen's review
Magic pregnancy that ruined the plot (for me). And yes I've read other romance where the mc gets pregnant and I've enjoyed them.
Was loving it until the main couple had sex once and then the girl got maigic pregnant (which the guy (a god) could choose if impregnatio happen or not happen) an they'd had no conversation about this. So like 1 month into their marriage she gets pregnant and has a 1 month pregnancy to TRIPLETS!! Oh yes and theres a war going on and she married him to murder him but falls in love with him in like 3 days.
The kids honestly ruined it for me. (They also magically age so they're like a week old and look like they're 6 and will be fully grown in a year (while being able to live hundreds of years)).
The kids honestly ruined it for me. (They also magically age so they're like a week old and look like they're 6 and will be fully grown in a year (while being able to live hundreds of years)).
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death, Emotional abuse, Blood, Pregnancy, and Violence
Moderate: Torture, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Rape
Minor: Abandonment, Kidnapping, and Panic attacks/disorders
bellebookcorner's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
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
4.25
“He saw her for who she was, rotten and ruined, and found it beautiful.”
King’s Bride is a standalone prequel to the Guardians of the Maiden series.
Good news is you don’t have to read Guardians of the Maiden series before reading this one. But if you do, you'll find some information that will surprise you!
It started out with a strong opening and the plot keep me interested until the end with lots of twists throughout the story.
The main and side characters are loveable and well developed, even I like the villain once I found out more about his background story.
Sunneva is a badass FMC and I admire her ferocity and strength to protect the one she loves. I love her friendship with some of the side characters like Aero and Tally.
Jokull, the love interest is supposed to be this frightening and vicious king (which he is) but he can also be protective and supportive towards Sunneva.
“I have waited a thousand years for you. I would have waited a thousand more. You are my end and my beginning.”
As for the romance, I really like the enemies to lovers part. There’s progress from hatred to love as Sunneva slowly get the chance to get to know Jokull.
I love most parts of the story, however I do wish things are a bit more drawn out near the ending so the events leading to the ending doesn’t feel rushed.
Overall, this is a prety well written companion book. I enjoy my time reading about one of the legends in Land of Urn and I also adore the love story of Sunneva and Jokull.
I’m really looking forward to read another story from the Land of Urn!
I received an advanced review copy for free from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Physical abuse and Rape
thegrimoireofallie's review against another edition
mysterious
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? No
4.75
First of all, thank you to Beck Michaels and her team for the ARC! It was an absolute pleasure to read!!
ARC review:
4.6 stars
Tropes:
❤️ enemies to lovers
❤️ forced proximity
❤️ marriage of convenience
King’s Bride is a NA dark beauty and the beast retelling with Vikings, demons, fae and many more creatures lurking in the shadows
Sunnëva is a proud shield maiden of the Morkhàn clan who cares and loves her siblings. When tragedy befalls her brother, she sets off to steal an enchanted roses from the wicked Everfrost king to save him. Unfortunately for Sunnëva, one cannot steal from the king without repercussions. Forced to accept a marriage with the wicked frost king, she vows to kill him and turn the land green again.
I loved reading this book. It’s full of betrayal, twists, and of course magic.
“I will bring you to your knees and make you beg before you ever see the day I bow to you.”
Add this to your TBR if you haven’t already!
ARC review:
4.6 stars
Tropes:
❤️ enemies to lovers
❤️ forced proximity
❤️ marriage of convenience
King’s Bride is a NA dark beauty and the beast retelling with Vikings, demons, fae and many more creatures lurking in the shadows
Sunnëva is a proud shield maiden of the Morkhàn clan who cares and loves her siblings. When tragedy befalls her brother, she sets off to steal an enchanted roses from the wicked Everfrost king to save him. Unfortunately for Sunnëva, one cannot steal from the king without repercussions. Forced to accept a marriage with the wicked frost king, she vows to kill him and turn the land green again.
I loved reading this book. It’s full of betrayal, twists, and of course magic.
“I will bring you to your knees and make you beg before you ever see the day I bow to you.”
Add this to your TBR if you haven’t already!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Physical abuse
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