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A review by samileobooks
Bow Before the Elf Queen by J.M. Kearl
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
You get pulled into the book right from the first page.
Strong Enemies to Lovers Energy. I am sick of the Mate Tropes BUT…. this gets a pass. It’s done so well & you don’t hear mate 100x or more. Just trust me on it . If you feel that with mates too. Don’t let it detour you and you will thank me just take a leap. The different personalities between the characters are perfect. It is a very original story. We get so many creatures gnomes, sprites, dragons, trolls and more. They are brought into the story naturally and it’s not all shoved in. The world building was done well. I did not feel like there were any slow parts to the book. It was all very entertaining. I enjoyed the banter between the characters. I found a few heart felt moments that made my eyes tear up. 4 stars because I only give 5 to books that steal my heart and I can read them over and over again. I look forward to jumping into the second book. It set itself up well going into being a series.
Strong Enemies to Lovers Energy. I am sick of the Mate Tropes BUT…. this gets a pass. It’s done so well & you don’t hear mate 100x or more. Just trust me on it . If you feel that with mates too. Don’t let it detour you and you will thank me just take a leap. The different personalities between the characters are perfect. It is a very original story. We get so many creatures gnomes, sprites, dragons, trolls and more. They are brought into the story naturally and it’s not all shoved in. The world building was done well. I did not feel like there were any slow parts to the book. It was all very entertaining. I enjoyed the banter between the characters. I found a few heart felt moments that made my eyes tear up. 4 stars because I only give 5 to books that steal my heart and I can read them over and over again. I look forward to jumping into the second book. It set itself up well going into being a series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture
Moderate: Death of parent, Child abuse, and War