A review by fanboyriot
Asher and the Prince: The Apex Blade by Evan J. Corbin

adventurous 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? Yes

5.0

Read For:
✓ Forbidden Love
✓ Political Intrigue
✓ Medieval Fantasy
✓ Enemies to Lovers 
✓ LGBTQIA+ Characters

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A failing kingdom with a peasant boy, handsome prince, and a witch who made their paths cross just might be what they need to win the war threatening to make its way to them and save their kingdom… but it comes with a price, will it end in more threats and betrayal or will it be just what they need to survive and save their kingdom?

I really enjoyed this book.  The mix of genres somehow worked really well together; combining the setting of medieval fantasy with hints of science fiction was so entertaining.

The characters and their development along the way was nice to read.  I especially enjoyed all the positive queer representation.  The sense of community near the end as Asher and Hunter worked on their (for spoilers sake) project friends helped them along the way.  

I also liked how kind the queen was.  Her and Asher’s mother sticking together had so many wholesome moments, especially to see how much they cared for their sons.

Thank you to PrideBookTours on Instagram and the author for this review copy.  I absolutely loved it and the map I got from the newsletter was a nice touch.

Spice Level: n/a
Angst Level: 💧💧
POV: Third Person
Release Date: 28, October 2024
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