The Ever Queen (The Ever Seas Book 2)

I have re-written this review so many times trying to find the right words to write and describe this book. I loved "The Ever King" and love this book just as much if not better. To start my year off with a book like this is just perfect. Livia what can I say about her. She is the perfect FMC for a book. I love that we get to see her navigate through betrayal, kidnapping and still see her come out just as fierce if not more. She goes through some terrible things and still holds unto the love for Erik. It really showcases how strong their bond really is. Erik Bloodsinger's what a perfect villain he is. His determination to rescue Livia just really makes you love him even more. To see him and Livia's father work together to rescue her was just perfect. Which brings me to another part that I loved about this book. Seeing Erik build a family with Livia's just had me in tears of joy, and adding that we get to see more of Livia and Valens relationship. The pacing is spot-on for this book, and keeps you hooked. You never now what will happen in the next chapter. If you want a book full of love, family, and really good action. Then "The Ever Queen" is a must-read that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page. I am still thinking about it and wondering how I am going to get into another book after this one.

5 ✨ 3 🌶️ First I’d like to thank the author for this eARC opportunity. With that said, as always, this review is completely voluntary and honest. OMG I swear LJ puts *something* in her books. I’m always thoroughly invested in the world and characters and literary so impatient for the next book. Just like with her Broken Kingdoms series, you fall in love with these characters. I was on the edge of my seat during the action scenes. Livia and Erik continue to grow in this book and show/share their fears and passion for each other, their kingdoms, their friends, and their families. I won’t ever not want to be in this world following these characters. Being bother a sequel and the sequel series (basically) I can’t share too much but as always I highly recommend reading the Broken Kingdoms series. It’ll only immerse you more and give you more depth of the world, characters, and story. While I’m sad Livia and Erik’s story has come to a close I CANNOT WAIT to follow Jonas in the next book. His story is going to be just as good. (Plus we’ll still get to see all our favorites!)

The Ever Queen by LJ Andrews “If I do not find her, I’ll offer my throat for you to slit. What do you not understand? I care nothing for my life if she is not in it.” Livia has been taken again, but this time it is from her love Erik. Through their heartbond they are connected, he can feel her emotions. Scared, angry, and willing to do ANYTHING to get her back, he risks his life by returning to her kingdom to ask her family to help. Will the Blood Wraith be willing to tame his anger or will he take the life of the man his daughter loves? The Queen of Cliffhangers has done it again with a beautiful follow up. This book is the conclusion of the story of Erik and Livia from The Ever King. I felt it all with this book. I laughed, cried, and I even had sympathy pains at one point. I love when worlds collide from other books and Andrews does it with ease. Not only do we get our Morally Gray Pirate but we got the Morally Gray Viking from The Broken Kingdoms series. The possibilities are never ending with all the side characters and I look forward to living in The Ever for a very long time. Tropes: Touch Her and Die, SHE goes Morally Grey, Fated Mates, Villian gets the girl, Siren/Fae/Pirate/Viking Please read the Trigger Warnings. This book is suitable for 18+ readers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

This is one of my most anticipated reads for 2024 and when I learned I was getting an ARC, I've been so excited! Suffice to say, it didn't take me long to read it once I got it! This picks up pretty much right where the first one ends and is the conclusion of Erik and Livia's duet! But not the series! Livia was crowned Queen of the Ever but was taken from Erik when he was betrayed. Erik travels to Livia's home and the Earth Fae, and doesn't really get a warm welcome when he arrives. I had read the Ever King first before discovering the Broken Kingdoms series, which is set in the same world but comes before this series. So after finished the Ever King, I went back and read that series so it was fun to see everyone again from that series in the Ever Queen! I loved Erik and Livia's story and conclusion in this book. Seeing their relationship strengthen. Their sweet, and of course spicy, moments. Really enjoyed Livia's parents coming to terms that their daughter loves the Ever King. There were a couple of funny moments related to that! Livia's younger brother was also hilarious. I loved this second generation and how they are so close to each other. I hope we get books for all of them! I feel like we got some hints for future couples! Overall, I absolutely devoured this book and loved this duet. Livia is such a strong FMC with such a supporting MMC! I'm excited to see how this series continues with the other characters and Jonas book next!

Este libor es la continuación y conclusión de The Ever King, la historia al igual que el primero me ha gustado bastante, aunque puede que un pelín menos, pero aun así creo que ha sido una buena lectura. En esta ocasión el libro me vino bastante bien, cosa que es rara viniendo de los envíos de Amazon. La única pega que tengo realmente con este libro es el tema de la edición, me explico, portada e ilustraciones de 10, aquí me han puesto las ilustraciones del mismo estilo y además son del estilo que me gustó en el primer libro, creo que son muy bonitas. Mi único problema es el lomo, me molesta de sobremanera que el tamaño de las letras sea diferente, yo lo único que pido en sagas o series de libro es que los lomos cuadren y tengan el mismo estilo al poner uno al lado del otro.

This is book #2 in "The Ever Seas" series and it was the most beautiful conclusion to Erik and Livia's love story. Did you have a moment where the book that you were reading was so good, you cry a little when it ends? This was that book for me. I never wanted it to end. LJ Andrews weaves a beautiful story of love, politics, intrigue, adventure and found family. The world building just got even better. The biggest highlight for me were all the side characters, they were written so well and held their own, I instantly fell in love with them all. It was not only Erik and Livia's story, it was a beautiful story of all the people that loved them and considered them family, and stood by them. I laughed, I cried, I lost my cool, I smiled while reading this book. It was a whirlwind of emotions one after another. 🤣 Erik and Livia will always have my heart and this book only cemented that status. The way they love, respect, care and support each other is just swoon worthy. Ending with my favorite quote from the book. *Spoiler warning* . . . . . . . “You carry me through fears, Erik. I’d like to lift you through burdens, that’s all.” PS- If you haven't read "The Ever King", please please give it a chance You will not be disappointed. I also highly recommend "The Broken Kingdoms" series which focused more on their parents. 😍

— 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📖 | 486 pages 👤 | author L.J. Andrews 🏢 | published independently 📅 | release date 26 January 2024 What you can expect: — New-Adult Fantasy Romance — Second Instalment In A Series — Erik And Livia Duet — First-Person POV — Dual-POV — Pirates, Vikings and Fae — Mental Health Rep — Enemies-To-Lovers — Villain Gets The Girl — Morally Grey Tortured Hero — Cursed Land — Reluctant Allies — Found Family — Soul Bond/Fated Mates — "Who Did This To You" Trigger & Content Warnings include: violence. attempted sexual assault (not between MCs), explicit sexual content, gore, torture, mutilation, murder, physical and emotional abuse, kidnapping, threats of violence against women. The Ever Queen is the second instalment in The Ever Seas series which marks the end to Livia Ferus and Erik Bloodsinger's duet, but is not the end to the series by author L.J. Andrews. This series will continue to featuring side-character standalone romances set within the same world. Livia Ferus, crowned Queen of the Ever, has been betrayed and kidnapped by an unlikely foe. In light of an agonising betrayal and determined to return to her ferocious mate's side, Livia must challenge all of her self-doubt in order to survive and learn about the enemies that have stolen her away from her home. Erik Bloodsinger will do whatever it takes to see the woman he loves returned to him alive. Even if that means facing the unknown of his mate's homeland in the hopes of securing the help of her father; the man who murdered his own. Met with hate and distrust, Erik is running out of time and is growing desperate to rescue his mate from a man he thought he knew and once trusted. As opposing forces seek to drive them apart, Erik and Livia must work harder than ever to return to one another's arms and take a stance against those that wish to tear them down. A battle of two Heirs is on the rise... and only one can emerge victorious as King of the Ever. To say I squealed when I received the email that I had been approved to receive an early copy of The Ever Queen is an understatement. I absolutely adored The Ever King when I finally picked it up several months back, and the conclusion to Livia and Erik's duet did not disappoint. The pacing of this book was consistent with the first instalment to the series with its descriptive writing which left me enraptured from beginning to end. I could not put this book down and finished it within one sitting... that's how obsessed I am. I was thrilled to see a more present role from Valen Ferus, father of Livia and the main character in the first three books in The Broken Kingdom series, and Steig. I adored both characters within their original series, and it's such a joy to see a more present role on-page with the others including Elise, Kase, Sol, Tor, Ari and more. I'm so impressed with how seamlessly author L.J. Andrews has weaved and combined a lore filled with the past and the present, making new readers read with ease whilst previous readers can better appreciate and enjoy the inclusion of characters we have already grown to know and love. This book has just further cemented my sheer love and adoration for all things Livia Ferus. Livia holds all of the best qualities from her parents, and to see her utilise those qualities and strengths is such a joy as a fan of Valen and Elise. I always knew Valen would be the most amazing girl-dad, and his role within this book just further solidifies that claim. I adore that as a father Valen undoubtedly wants to see his children safe, loved and out of harm. Livia undergoes a lot of despair and torment in the first half of this story, and seeing the raw love and sense of family that she shares with her father is so special. Valen knows that as much as he wants to lock Livia away in a tower and throw away the key, he could never stop her from facing her fate and her potential. Valen is the best father, supporter, warrior, and leader to his children and people, and his involvement and addition to the story made it all the more sweeter. I already adored Livia as a character from The Ever King, and yet I had found more space for that love to grow after finishing The Ever Queen. Livia's loyalty and fierceness are her greatest attributes, as are her loving and forgiving nature. She proves that she is not a woman who is to be deemed as meek and docile, and is instead a worthy adversary of her own right. Livia's growth and strength was a thrilling journey to go on, and as sad as I am to be leaving her point-of-view in future instalments to the series, I firmly believe this will not be the last that we see or hear of Livia Ferus. The Ever Queen offers a deeper insight into the emotional vulnerability that can surround a deadly Sea Fae such as Erik Bloodsinger, King of the Ever. After the betrayal of a man he trusted and the kidnapping of his beloved mate, Erik is forced to seek help from outside forces who wish to see him dead as opposed to offering him the aid that he seeks. We see Erik go to great lengths and willingly risk his life several times to ensure the safe return of Livia. I absolutely loved the thrilling and deadly introduction to Erik during The Ever King, and I was glad to see a great deal of growth to his character in the second instalment to this series. Still dangerous and deadly to any who cross him, but with a reluctant willingness to emotionally let more people in. It was emotionally moving to read as Erik realised that he had never truly been as alone as he had thought, and that blood isn't all that made a family. The explosive introduction between Erik and Valen as they forged a tentative agreement to see Livia returned home safely, his unspoken kinship with Steig, and the bonds he forged with his crew on the Ever Ship. Erik's journey is more emotionally driven as opposed to physical, and seeing him gain a new insight on life and what being the ruler of the Ever Kingdom can be is absolutely everything. I'm going to miss this villainous and poisonous man so much, and I hope to see more appearances of him in future instalments to the series. I am truly amazed and impressed with the follow-up and conclusion to Erik and Livia's duet in The Ever Queen. Author L.J. Andrews has set out to impress with the strong addition to The Ever Seas series, and I cannot wait to see what comes next for Jonas in his story The Mist Thief: A Dark Fantasy Romance.

If you have read the Ever King you won't need convincing to pick up the Ever Queen. Everything you want out of this book eg more character development, connection with previous characters in the series, high impact adventure, quiet conflicting scenes and saucy love scenes, you are given on a delectable silver platter. Andrews never disappoints with her ability to expertly weave fantasy, action, world building, and romance into one roller coaster of a book that makes you desperate to read more. Here's my summary: - Do we get the reunion we want? Hell yes. - Will you fall more in love with Erik bloodslinger? Hell yes - Do we see the characters grow into themselves? Eg Livia. Yes! - Do we meet some new characters and do old favourites join the fight? Yep! - How's the romance? Bloody excellent! Some excellent saucy scenes with lots of proclamations of their undying love. - Were some questions answered with some characters getting some long awaited closures. Yep! So did Andrew's meet her Mark? 100%. I love these kind of statements Andrew's throws into her writing, so I'm going to end on this quote from Stieg "Our choices, our actions, they chip away at us, shaping us, whittling our potential. It is what we do with that potential that makes us who we are, sometimes choices are brutal, even wicked"