The world building was so immersive, the intricate magic system was so intriguing, the character building, the relationships, and everything in between... all of it was absolutely amazing!

I loved the nicknames, the lore, the history, the absolute torturous slow burn... everything that was Erik and Livia's story was so beautiful.

I thoroughly enjoyed every minute spent reading this. The worst part of this whole experience was that cliffhanger and knowing I have to wait till spring of next year to find out what happens next! This is an absolute must-read for pirate fantasy lovers!

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This was such a refreshing read for me. I did not expect that I would enjoy it so much going in. The world building is exquisite, main characters very likable and the story so beautiful.

I was invested very early on and kept coming back. Loved the plot and the magic system was so easy to follow yet so unique! Also, that plot twist at the end!! I cannot wait to read the next books in this series. As of now it is a 4 book series with 3 books out. ✨

Rating - 4 / 5 ⭐️
Spice - 2 / 5 🌶️
Vibes - Pirates of the Caribbean x ACOTAR

A beautifully written fantasy romance that will have you flipping pages into the wee hours of the morning.

LJ Andrew’s prose is on point creating a vivid world of fae, pirates, and romance with each written description. I soaked it up like a sponge and was able to remain immersed throughout the entire book. When I read the last sentence I squawked unaware it was, well, the last sentence.

And, oh my, oh my. Erik. Blood. Singer. The Ever King with a dirty mouth and a darkness within that will have you swooning, daydreaming about being whisked away by the filthy hands of a pirate. Specifically Erik’s hands.

“I am in your hands, I am at your command, for you have made me love you, and you will be my destruction because of it.”

I absolutely adore Livia and getting to live through her while reading this was a joy. She has a fire and unique quality about her that makes you want to see her succeed. I love her banter with the Ever King and the beautiful way she accepts him for who he is.

Now about that cliffhanger!

If you’re looking for spicy pirate romantasy, then stop your search because The Ever King is everything.

I loved both the plot and romance happening in this book. It takes place in the same world as The Broken Kingdoms series, but you definitely don’t need to have read them to know what’s going on.

Let’s talk about Erik Bloodsinger. I don’t think I have ever had a complete 180 from “ugh, this guy” to “we must protect him at all costs” so fast in my entire life. He thinks he’s a monster, but the best ones always do, am I right? You’ll like him if you go for:
✅ Banter ✅ Brooding ✅ Tragic Backstory


Read if you like:
pirates
spice
fae
morally grey characters
found family

This snuck up on me! This is an indie book that is getting republished, and I am always a bit hesitant when that happens because sometimes the turnaround is too quick in my opinion. While a bit rocky at the beginning, this book easily became something I could be obsessed with. It felt a bit like fanfic where I didn't care as much about the world building and writing as I cared about the character dynamics, and I need to get my hands on book two because of course there is a cliffhanger.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy of The Ever King by L.J. Andrews.

Honestly I don’t know why I’ve waited so long to read this book. I loved the relationship between Livia and Erik, it’s slow going and has lots of push and pull tension. They complement each other quite well, not exactly opposite but not so much alike. I loved the way their story began, it really drew me into their bond and made it feel so strong.

I absolutely loved the pirates and the crew’s song, and I’m not usually one for songs in books. It sorta gave me chills the first time I read the lyrics, it’s perfect for the story. The characters grabbed my attention and ever the side characters made an impact to the story and stayed in the back of my mind as I read, which is something I loved.

This was a great read and I recommend to any romantasy reader who likes dad with unique elemental magic and pirates. I can’t wait to see the republished hardcover edition of this book!

This book was so fun to read. I love pirate fantasy but The Ever King brought that to a whole new level. I FLEW through this because I could not put it down. Its high stakes, fast paces, anxiety inducing and all around a good time.

I loved watching the FMC bond with members of the MMC's inner circle. Celine was the girl bestie all of us wanted and SEWELL - I would literally die for this man.

If anything happens to him I will riot.

There were many plot twists that I did not see coming and as someone who reads a lot of fantasy/fantasy romance it's always refreshing to be surprised with an original story. Especially in response to the past and the revelations uncovered in the FMC/MMC's relationship.

It's one of those "everything I know is a lie" books and hits you out of nowhere.

This is an absolute must read if you are an enemies to lovers girlie like me.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my opinion.

They stole his crown, so he stole their daughter...
She is innocent. He is vicious. But he will take back what he lost, no matter the price.

Livia accidentally broke the chain of the Evar and gets kidnapped for her troubles. Taken by the Evar King he plans to use her to bargain for what he lost.

I thought this was going to be way more pirate-y than what it actually was. I gave this book another star because I like the magic system but unfortunately this is just not my thing. Maybe I just don't like fae?

Well shiver my freaking timbers! The Ever King was fantastic from beginning to end with nary a dull moment! LJ is second to none when it comes to character development, and she had me falling for and feeling for Erik and Livia even when I wasn't quite sure in the beginning I was going to connect with them. The spice.. THE. SPICE... There are smut books and there are Passionate books and this one was 100% a passionate book. The moments between the MC's (both spicy and non) are brimming with a passion that stuns me every time! The Ever King is by far a must read!

I loved this book! I finished it in one sitting. This was the perfect pirate fae, never land, dark romance fairytale. Destined/fated enemies to lovers is my favorite trope. PEAK pirate romantasy! I highly recommend this book.

This has been on my TBR FOREVER! Started a little slow but it picked up and I ended up loving it. Definitely moving to book 2 in the series!

The Ever King by L.J.Abdrews does not disappoint! It's a gripping romantasy that follows Erik, the vengeful pirate king of the Ever Kingdom, who captures his enemy’s daughter, Livia, in a quest for revenge. The world-building is rich and immersive, blending pirates, sirens, and fae with Viking lore.

Erik’s character is a compelling anti-hero, torn between his desire for vengeance and the unexpected feelings he develops for Livia. L.J.Andrews does complex characters so well and I just loved how Livia owns her feelings for him in these books. One aspect I really liked is how Livia suffers from anxiety on page and Erik works through hard moments with her, they're really beautiful ❤️

I found the storyline well-paced with fun twists and evocative writing. The found family in these books is next level and I love that the side characters are getting their own stories. Overall Ever King is a must-read for those who enjoy morally complex characters and richly imagined settings, you can't get better!

The Ever King

Pirates, faes and poisoned blood…oh my! I felt the story started off strong. Then it stayed pretty level the rest of the time. I enjoyed the read and will likely read book 2 since this book ended in a cliff hanger.

~Enemies to lovers
~Pirates
~Fae
~Political intrigue

3.5⭐️

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley for a copy of the digital ARC. All opinions are my own.

Dnf@30%
Hear me out,I can tolerate a morally grey MMCs but THAT'S FREAKING PITCH BLACK. I swear to God every time this man open his damned mouth I want to freaking gag. He's so vile OMG 🤢. And don't let me start with the FMC like she KNOWS she FREAKING KNOWS BETTER. HE kidnapped her, threatened to let his entire crew of men R@PE her and she's like omg he's so handsome. GIRL......GIRL ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND!!!! Maybe if someone told me it's worth continuing I'll reconsider picking it up but for now I'm out, bye 🫡

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I've heard so many good things about this book and now I have the eARC from Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group hope I love it 💖💖

I have seen nothing but good things about anything LJ Andrews writes. So, when I saw The Ever King on NetGalley with a BONUS chapter, I applied for it so fast. I am so glad I was approved because all the hype about this book is legit. I was hooked in from the prologue.

In a world where sea and earth fae are mortal enemies. The Ever King is out for revenge against the man who killed his father and trapped him within his kingdom. Erik Bloodsinger🥵 You know I love a good morally gray MMC. He was top tier in that category. His enemy's daughter, Livia unbeknownst to her, ends up being a pawn in Erik’s vicious game of revenge, or does she😏

“She’s innocent. He’s vicious. But he will take back what he lost, no matter the price.

Unless she steals his heart first.”

Thank you for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love this book so much!

The magic system of The Ever is so cool, I love Erik's Blood singer magic. There were so many cool pirate elements to this story. Loved the actual bone ship. And I enjoyed the high stakes plot. The world building was fun! I loved how you traveled underwater from the mainland and The Ever.

As far as the romance, I love a villainous MMC with a tragic backstory. He was such a soft cinnamon roll on the inside, but then he would turn around make Livia jewelry from bones of her enemies. I feel like Livia was able to give Erik the tenderness he deserves. Their bond and how they support each other is so sweet. The romance could have been a little slower burn, but that's just a personal preference. Loved how he kept the songbird necklace from when they were kids. The characters are so fun. I love Erik, and I really love how the Ever magic is connected to song. And the crew of the ship! Sewell has my heart 🥹 I loved that bonus content!

I am absolutely OBSESSED with Erik Bloodsinger.
I’m so sad I waited so long to read this incredible piece of work. But it was worth the wait because I couldn’t put it down! Can’t wait to read the next!

The Ever King is romantasy at its finest. Pirates and vikings and make them fae. Count me in. Erik Bloodsinger is the king of the Ever Seas, and he has a debt to pay to the rival kingdom. When he decides to kidnap the opposing king's daughter as revenge, his plans quickly go awry.

Erik is truly morally grey, and he's only soft for her. Livia is strong willed and sees the best in everyone, most notably Erik.

One of my favorite things about LJ Andrews' writing is that she expertly balances a big cast of characters. While this story is about Erik and Livia, I was constantly curious about the side characters. This aspect makes me very excited to see more from this series as we get more of their stories.

I highly suggest picking up this trad release because the bonus content at the end is incredible. I love seeing more from these characters, and this was perfect.

Ohhh I liked this one a lot. It’s definitely a fave fantasy this year for sure. The pirates, fae sirens plot in a romantasy is not something I read a lot of and it made it a more unique story. I liked the fmc who is this princess that is captured by the Ever King. The Ever King is the mmc and he’s a pirate with an earring and he’s hot. I liked the morally grey kidnapping part and how that came about. I liked all the lore and world building between the 2 main characters family. I liked all the time that was on a boat and on sea. The romance from the jump was banter and chemistry filled, even when they disliked each other they still has chemistry. It gets steamy and I loved the progression of the relationship, how they grew, secrets that were uncovered and learning more about the lore. The ending was a cliffhanger and I can’t wait to read the next book. Thanks to Ace books for the arc for an honest review.

Oh my GOD. Erik had me literally drooling and passing away from his arrogance and swagger. The man was FIRE. This entire story was FIRE. It gives Pirates of the Caribbean with magic, and what more could you ask for?! This story had me sucked in from start to finish. Honestly, I have been sucked in since the little teaser we get of Livia and Erik in the last book of The Broken Kingdom series. I just knewwww this was going to be a good one, and IT WAS. Watching Erik absolutely melt around his Songbird made my heart soar. We also love when a fantasy man has the "touch her and you die" vibes, and Erik has that tenfold. I am absolutely obsessed with this story and these characters, just like I was with the other series!!