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rayquellens's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
I LOVE THIS BOOK! The story is so rich and interesting in a world that really pulls you in! Jokull and Sunneva are so complex and enjoyable to read about!
hope542's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
authoreshitasganguly's review against another edition
5.0
I am giving this 5 because there is nothing higher! . Honestly I would give this a million! I never thought I would be so irrevocably in love with a book after ACOTAR. And I have been proven wrong. It breaks my heart that this book has not seen as much light as it deserves. This deserves to be international best seller. The writing, the plot, the characters. There was nothing about this book that I did not like. It was just... words are so hard to describe this book.
Beck! I want to meet you one day all so i can hug you for writing this beautiful masterpiece.
Beck! I want to meet you one day all so i can hug you for writing this beautiful masterpiece.
nicola_ornelas's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
4.75
_bookdrag0n's review against another edition
2.0
This unfortunately ended up being a DNF for me at about 40%. It may get better later, but at this point so far I feel no connection to any of the characters that makes me care what happens in the rest of the book :/ A lot of the things that have happened so far just make little to no sense. The enemies to lovers was lacking for me, because it was a one sided dislike. That doesn't make enemies.
Some people may love this book, but it just wasn't for me, and that's ok.
Some people may love this book, but it just wasn't for me, and that's ok.
avid_reader_96's review against another edition
4.0
Favorite quotes:
“But I believed you would never want me, for why would the beauty ever choose the beast?””
“We don’t ever truly die,” she whispered. “We only change worlds,” Jökull replied. “And I need you in this one.””
“he shook his head. “You were meant to be on my side of things. Don’t force me to be your villain. Don’t do that to me.””
“And for all the other women who had their lives stolen from them. Their attackers threatened pain or humiliation if they fought back, but they still hurt them. Better to hurt them, too. To leave their own mark and make sure it cost them the same.”
— King's Bride (Chronicles of Urn Book 1) by Beck Michaels
Beck Michaels knows how to weave a tale! I don’t know where to begin unpacking this. It was definitely a fantasy novel worth reading. There were so many gems buried throughout the story: grief, loss, trauma, neglect, self-esteem/self-love, etc.
I love a fictional story that can resonate with real life problems, like healing from sexual assault. There is a trigger warning in the book but Sunnëva healing is done really well. It isn’t quick or glossed over. Her character actually grows. Jökull doesn’t experience as much growth, except learning to compromise, but Sunnëva’s perception of him changes naturally. He changes her. He does it subtly.
Jökull is so swoon worthy. However, his behavior toward our heroine in the beginning caused me to put it down and pick it back up later. I was burnt out on MMC treating their FMC like crap. It doesn’t take long to realize Jökull won’t hurt her, he was all bark. She remains wary of him and they do experience a little of the miscommunication trope but it becomes very evident early on he won’t mistreat her or allow anyone else to. Their relationship could be describe as a slow burn but he fell first, she fell harder and it was beautifully written. There was a perfect balance between spice and plot which is rare these days.
I absolutely loved this book. And Rumiel (our antagonist) is a “villian” I can see being given a redemption arc. Except for his actions toward the end of the book, he didn’t appear to be all that bad. Or maybe I like tortured hero’s and he has the makings of one.
Reasons for 4 stars instead of 5:
It is a slow burn but be warned our main characters don’t “consummate” until the 70% mark or so. Their relationship from there is solidified but some things felt rushed.
The big battle was a little anticlimactic
We’re not really given a reason for Rumiel not wanting to leave, we’re given a very vague explanation
The epilogue was definitely more telling than showing. The story telling was nonexistent in that “chapter”
But these are all small things that don’t really subtract from what a great book this was. I can’t wait to see what Beck does next with this series. I will absolutely read the next book and recommend this one to anyone that would listen.
“But I believed you would never want me, for why would the beauty ever choose the beast?””
“We don’t ever truly die,” she whispered. “We only change worlds,” Jökull replied. “And I need you in this one.””
“he shook his head. “You were meant to be on my side of things. Don’t force me to be your villain. Don’t do that to me.””
“And for all the other women who had their lives stolen from them. Their attackers threatened pain or humiliation if they fought back, but they still hurt them. Better to hurt them, too. To leave their own mark and make sure it cost them the same.”
— King's Bride (Chronicles of Urn Book 1) by Beck Michaels
Beck Michaels knows how to weave a tale! I don’t know where to begin unpacking this. It was definitely a fantasy novel worth reading. There were so many gems buried throughout the story: grief, loss, trauma, neglect, self-esteem/self-love, etc.
I love a fictional story that can resonate with real life problems, like healing from sexual assault. There is a trigger warning in the book but Sunnëva healing is done really well. It isn’t quick or glossed over. Her character actually grows. Jökull doesn’t experience as much growth, except learning to compromise, but Sunnëva’s perception of him changes naturally. He changes her. He does it subtly.
Jökull is so swoon worthy. However, his behavior toward our heroine in the beginning caused me to put it down and pick it back up later. I was burnt out on MMC treating their FMC like crap. It doesn’t take long to realize Jökull won’t hurt her, he was all bark. She remains wary of him and they do experience a little of the miscommunication trope but it becomes very evident early on he won’t mistreat her or allow anyone else to. Their relationship could be describe as a slow burn but he fell first, she fell harder and it was beautifully written. There was a perfect balance between spice and plot which is rare these days.
I absolutely loved this book. And Rumiel (our antagonist) is a “villian” I can see being given a redemption arc. Except for his actions toward the end of the book, he didn’t appear to be all that bad. Or maybe I like tortured hero’s and he has the makings of one.
Reasons for 4 stars instead of 5:
It is a slow burn but be warned our main characters don’t “consummate” until the 70% mark or so. Their relationship from there is solidified but some things felt rushed.
The big battle was a little anticlimactic
We’re not really given a reason for Rumiel not wanting to leave, we’re given a very vague explanation
The epilogue was definitely more telling than showing. The story telling was nonexistent in that “chapter”
But these are all small things that don’t really subtract from what a great book this was. I can’t wait to see what Beck does next with this series. I will absolutely read the next book and recommend this one to anyone that would listen.
jlreadstoperpetuity's review against another edition
4.0
"The King's Bride" is a gripping tale of courage, sacrifice, and forbidden love. Set in the icy realm of Everfrost, Sunnëva Morkhàn's daring act to steal a magical rose sets off a chain of events that lead her to become the bride of the enigmatic King, known as the Ice Phoenix or the God of Death. Fueled by revenge, Sunnëva embarks on a dangerous quest to kill the King, but as secrets unfold, she finds herself torn between her hatred and a growing affection for him.
The author skillfully weaves together a captivating plot with intricate world-building, bringing the frosty landscape and intriguing characters to life. The complex dynamics between Sunnëva and the King keep readers engrossed until the very end. "The King's Bride" is a mesmerizing fantasy novel that successfully blends romance, mystery, and action, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.
The author skillfully weaves together a captivating plot with intricate world-building, bringing the frosty landscape and intriguing characters to life. The complex dynamics between Sunnëva and the King keep readers engrossed until the very end. "The King's Bride" is a mesmerizing fantasy novel that successfully blends romance, mystery, and action, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.
ssnock's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5