Bow Before the Elf Queen

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Layala and Thane had a complicated relationship - she has been brought up to believe that he would steal her freedom, whereas he has spent his time doing what he can to protect her from afar. They had such great banter, and seeing Layala slowly let down her walls and learn about Thane's true character. Thane is patient and shows her again and again that he is not out to hurt her, we love a secret cinnamon roll. Layala's powers are completely badass, and I'm excited to see her use them more. They started as enemies, we can see the change in pace with each interaction. While Layala is determined to hate Thane for eternity, she comes to realise that what she heard about him while in hiding might not be the whole truth. I really liked them together, while the slowburn was a bit longer than I wanted, we rewarded in the end. I'm looking forward to see them together in book 2 and see how their relationship progresses. Thane was nice. Really, really nice. He just said nice things and did nice things and never pushed and wasn't at all the brutal young king that the rumors made him out to be. Thane could be all sweet and endearing but oh boy if someone if they so much harm a hair on her head... RIP them. Thane goes feral where Layala's safety is considered. I haven’t even touched on the glorious world building this book had. I can’t believe this is indie published because the quality of writing and level of detail was magnificent! Bow Before the Elf Queen is an Elven Fantasy Romance peppered with many beloved tropes and draws it's inspiration from Hades and Persephone and the Lord of the Rings.

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Layala and Thane's chemistry sparked upon their first meeting and to Thane's delight, his fiery mate never allowed him to savor a moment of rest. The horse’s hooves patted quietly on the soft ground of the forest floor. “One day you’ll be in love with me." »” Human or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always – always – guard your heart. Well this one made the first book look absolutely fantastic and now I am rethinking my whole experience reading that book. Thane is a brute force with magic and is a complete cinnamon roll but definitely has the “touch my mate and ⚔️ going” 😂Layala had grown up and was raised by Evalyn in the humans lands far away from the high king of elves. She was secretly hidden for 24 years but preparing for the day she would be discovered by the kings spies. Once she is found, Layala is to do everything in her power to not only get away but kill the king and those responsible for her parents murder. The FMC- She became unbearable, selfish. I like my girls to be selfless, especially when they are in a powerful position but Layala was not and that irked me big time.

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The romance was blah. That goes with the uninspired characters. I had no reason to care about their relationship and I felt no actual connection to it.

No… just no. I was CRINGING at so much of this. Layala went from hero to a selfish girl who would sacrifice her only family and her ‘people’ for Thane. Laya?” That was the second time he’d called her that. With a dangerous smile and a caress of her cheek, his voice dropped low, “Would you prefer, Temptress? Goddess? My muse...” The fact that Thanes mom and sister were so utterly incompetent and venomous harpies even though they had a first-row seat to the prior kings' vile ways. I at least expected them to be cunning. You don't keep that position without knowing how to handle yourself but what do I know?

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This book made me so mad, I can't even begin to describe how I'm feeling about it. Before I finished this book, I was going to watch Over The Hedge, and write this review after I'd had two fun things done in a row. The first was supposed to be this book, the second, the movie. But this book caused me so much rage. This had the most perfect start!! Who doesnt love a hidden princess elf who lives amongst humans. She's been taught to fight and loves her friends and family so much. She is then kidnapped by the enemy where she is told she needs to marry the Prince. I has trouble deciding whether the characters had a distinct personality or they simply weren't characterized all that well. Layala Fightbringer,” the fire-haired Leif shouted, and many laughed. He put his arm casually around her shoulders. “You think she’s a Raven, boys?”I wanted to love this so much I was pretty sure I'd end up hating it, and while I didn't look loathe it in the end, I felt a bit betrayed. but Thane has a secret that makes it impossible for Layala to slay him. She has an even darker truth that makes loving her forbidden, no matter how much Thane wants to touch. I got major A Deal with the Elf King vibes from this book. Also some obvious LotR rip offs with a bit of ACOTAR mixed in. Made it feel fairly unoriginal.

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Long Live the Elf Queen is book 2 in The Elf Queen series. I can't recommend this series enough. If you are need of fantasy romance with adventure and action this series is for you. It definitely needs to be added to everyones tbr. This is the second book of the series and while I wasn’t sure Kearl could top Bow Before - this one was even better! If book one was an epic romance, book two is an epic adventure(still romantic of course). We deep dive into the history and events leading up to the current state of Palenor. I couldn't put this book down and devoured it. These are my perfect formula in a book! I loved the way JMK played with my emotions from start to Finish. From not liking Thane at the start to growing to really care for him by the end as Layala develops her feelings. The turn from enemies to lovers felt natural and gradual… it wasn’t that “one day I hate you and the next I love you”. They displayed a mature relationship and I really liked that at times they were able to trust and talk to each other about aspects that they were concerned about. Very often in books (especially YA) “conflict” is created due to miscommunication and I felt that very little of the conflict in this was due to the characters not listening (which is a big plus) - this might be cause they were a little older that this would be more intro into Adult but kept the content PG13. J.M Kearls writing is sublime. Even though the plot had a fast pace to it, it didn't feel like you missed any details. I had anxiety for the characters and found myself wanting to yell and throw my kindle across the room!Book Genre: Adult, Fae, Fairies, Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Fiction, High Fantasy, Magic, Retellings, Romance, Young Adult The Pacing: the pacing started out as great in the beginning but there instances where the story kind of lost me in the second half. I was surprised your aunt didn’t know who I was right away given that she knew him.” “She’d been drinking ale,” Layala murmured. “Why would you think I’d be willing?” He stared at her with those emerald eyes he spoke of, face unreadable. “I thought… never mind. I thought wrong, so it doesn’t matter.” This book was an roller-coaster of a read! It was an epic adventure from start to finish. The world-building continued to enthrall and amaze me, we saw new places and creatures. We meet new friends and foes are introduced along Layala and Thane’s journey. You definitely get a lot more plot development this round and I think justice was done to both characters being able to see them separate (which was so emotional) and together. Layala has so much growth in this book, she gets a better chance to really find herself and her place in this world, Thane continues to be all in his glory and badassness stubbornness as he lays down that no matter what that Layala is his. I loved those intimate moments between them, but I was hoping for some more spicness, I feel like this book could be labeld as upper YA. It was interesting to see the connection between the two of them grow, despite no loner having a mate bond, and it showed they don't need it to feel for each other. Ah, there goes my virginity. The Kings elite guards at it again just dropping panties left and right out in these dusty mountains.