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A review by hideyourspoons
The Evergreen Heir by A.K. Mulford
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.
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.