A review by theshelfarchive
Throne of the Horde King by Zoey Draven

adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0

After reading Captive of the Horde King, book 1 of Zoey Draven’s Horde Kings of Dakkar series, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from its follow-ups. What I got was a series that delivers exactly what it sets out to: a collection of fantasy romance standalones built around a clear, familiar formula.

Each book follows a possessive, battle-hardened Horde King who discovers a human (or half-human) woman, feels an undeniable, fate-driven connection, and claims her as his queen. Their romance unfolds through a series of steamy encounters, set against the backdrop of Horde life and a world threatened by a mysterious red fog.

While the stories are engaging in their own way, the books don’t stray far from the blueprint—each King feels largely interchangeable, the emotional depth remains surface-level, and the world-building doesn’t expand much beyond what’s necessary.

If you’re in the mood for consistent, comforting, extra steamy fantasy romance with dominant alien warriors and their destined mates, this series delivers. Just don’t expect much variation between instalments.

(And because each book felt pretty much the same, they each get the same review from me.)
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