My fav fictional couple, this was everything I needed and wanted it to be and more, the writing is beautiful and addictive, I can never simply put an L J Andrew's book down!

“To those whose souls exit their bodies when the villain whispers, “hello, love…”

I could not put this book down. I am forever an Erik Bloodsinger girlie. This man is the blueprint of the morally black MMC, he is the epitome of everything I love in a male main character: morally grey, fearsome, barbed, loyal to the bone, and deeply unaware of his own worth. Like??? Sir. You are the storm and the anchor to the ship that holds my heart. I would follow you into the Ever Sea, no questions asked (even though I do get sea sick).

This sequel was epic in every way. Action-packed, emotionally wrecking, and so, so satisfying. The time Erik and Livia spend apart? Handled so well. There was no lag, no loss of emotional weight. The tension stayed burning, and when they finally reunited? I screamed (and maybe cried a little).

Livia’s journey in this book is a triumph. She’s strong, ruthless, but still soft in the ways that matter. Watching her grow into her power, and choose Erik again and again, was such a payoff after all they’ve been through. These two are soulmates, and their love felt fated and feral in the best way.

Also? The fantasy of it all. Bone crowns. Sea battles. Fae magic. Sirens. Pirates. Witches. Elves. Earth and Sea Courts. It’s rich and cinematic and addicting. The world LJ has built is dripping with magic and danger and romance, and I never wanted to leave. Its honestly Pirate of the Carribean but make it a dark romantasy.

Quotes I loved:
“I will do every wrong and wicked thing if it brings her back.”
“I would follow your darkness, every ugly truth, across the skies and seas.”
“There is no line, no sea, no sky I would not cross for you.”

SOMEONE HOLD ME. This book was everything I wanted in a romantasy finale and more. Will book 3 every compare?! Stay tuned as I am picking that up next.

Tropes & Vibes:
⚔️ Captor to captive to lovers

an absolute masterpiece! erik & livia are one of my favorite book couples forever! lj andrew’s’ writing is so addictive & i can’t wait to continue this series!

It’s no surprise that I’m back here to tell you all about how much I love this duology. Erik Bloodsinger knows how to PINE. I thought he was down bad in book one but LJ literally said hold my beer, rolled up her sleeves, and proceeded to write an entire book filled with devotion. Without giving anything away, I love how this book also set up the future stories while still giving Erik and Livia their beautiful arc.

thank you so much for the approval- i cannot wait to dive in, this is one of my most anticipated reads of the year! i will be sure to leave a review on GR/retailers to come! 💞

So I just finished Erik & Livia's duology and I am not okay...I need more of them. These books have a special place in my heart, I loved every second of reading them. I haven't read a book or series in a while that kept me as intrigued as this series has! If I could give this book 6 stars, I would!

The plot in this, the found family, the romance & spice, the characters- everything in this book made me fall in love over and over. The world building is amazing and you can picture literally every detail written! I absolutely adored getting to know Celine, Jonas, Mira, Tait, everyone on the crew and the side characters more, every character in this book made the story and the banter was amazing between them all- like I haven't laughed so hard!
But this one also gave me alllll the feels, especially the first half of the book, my Gods- I was a wreck
Also, the action in this never stopped, I was on the edge of my seat numerous times, but that final battle scene & the fights were so well done.

Now, onto Erik & Livia- my new book bf and gf, they have a place in my heart forever. Erik- the man that you are, the way he speaks, the way he fights for Livia, for his crew, his friends, he is everything!
And Livia, she's such a badass, I loved watching her grow into her role in this one, her strength, the way she never gives up, she really showed her fierce side and I fell in love even more with her.
I can't get enough of this series & I am stoked to read about Jonas & Skadi in the Mist Thief next!

If you haven't read these books, please do, I 100% recommend them- 5 stars for both! They were amazing & LJ really knows how to capture your heart with her writing

4.5 ⭐️

This duology is just so damn good.

We pick up where we left Livia being taken by a surprising traitor, and Erik on the rampage to find her. I love that he put his pride aside to go to the fae isles to her family and friends and beg for help - seeing them all interacting was perfection. I also loved seeing the new gen going rogue and escaping with Erik! Watching them all work together with some more familiar faces later on top tier - and seeing Erik start to create bonds with Livia's family was icing on the cake.

Also, Jonas' book is next and I'm loving the set up we have for it!!

A solid, fun romantasy! Nothing breaks the mold here... It’s the same story you’ve read countless of times, but this one is on the stronger end of the spectrum for me. I had so much fun reading it, particularly in the first 2/3rds.

I loved the world of the Ever King! L.J. Andrews created a really cool universe with unique magic that follows rules/structure. Plus, I thought she built the world without too much info dumping, which is always an impressive feat.

I loved her side characters! I had no problem remembering who was who even though there were probably 10+ supporting players. Each one was super unique and I look forward to learning more about them in book two.

I enjoyed Erik and Livia’s relationship and thought it evolved naturally (but also predicatively). Erik was such a fun “villain” in the beginning of the story. Dude has got charisma! I’m a sucker for a morally grey MMC who is obsessed but not controlling!

I really enjoyed reading the Ever King and plan to dive into book two very soon. I gasped when I turned the page and saw it was the acknowledgments. That cliff hanger!!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for my free advanced reader copy.

LJ you outdid yourself with Ever Queen. The book was just a thrill ride. I mean the action and battles was just amazing and kept me on my toes so to speak. And Sewall I was balling during that scene and was happy it worked out. I really liked that Livia got her own Ever Name that was so cool. The whole book was BREATHTAKING. I also love the extras in this version.

This book is a blood-soaked love letter to vengeance, Norse mythology, and the kind of fated obsession that burns kingdoms down. The Ever Queen picks up where The Ever King left us gasping, and doubles down on the pain, passion, and absolutely feral devotion between a monster king and the queen who refuses to be anyone’s pawn. If you like your romantasy with Viking vibes, knife-to-throat confessions, and enemies dying for touching her, you’re not ready for this book, but read it anyway.

This duet was everything and more! I absolutely loved these books. The pacing I found to be really good overall of course there was some slow parts but I really didn’t mind them. Every single character throughout this book was just amazing and they brought so much to the story!

Erik and Livia have my heart I love them together so much. I love how accepting and open armed everyone was for Erik and the same for Livia in the ever it was so heartwarming and emotional.

I really liked that all of the heirs joined together to fight for Livia and help Erik it was just really nice to see everyone get together for the same person they love and slowly start to understand one another and become friends/family.

And let me tell you I am sooooo excited for the next book with Jonas because I have a feeling that book is going to be so good!! Also I need a book for Mira and her love interest and a book for Celine my absolute favorite side character!!

The Ever Queen was an amazing closure to the story of Erik and Liv. Where I did feel more attached to book 1, The Ever King, I still greatly enjoyed the events of book 2. With the happily ever after we wanted, we also got to know a lot of new characters that helps frame the story. LJ Andrews brings all the aspects we love from book 1, and keeps us engaged through the very end. I’m definitely continuing onto book 3! This reader will need more LJ Andrews in her life.

I didn’t think I could love Livia and Erik more BUT I WAS WRONG.

THIS DUOLOGY SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE AND I SAID THANK YOU

5 FREAKING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3🌶️ 5🎧

The stars say it all! I absolutely love the ending to this duology! The beginning is heart wrenching with Erik & Livia separated - unlikely allies form - and the crew will do anything to get her back 👏🏻 I think the separation time is perfect, we aren’t left without our MCs being together an entire book but on the other hand it wasn’t just too easy for Livia to escape! IN FACT this entire book had me on edge, heart pumping and biting my nails! It was so action packed, the world expansion was flawless, the character development is *chef’s kiss*, the battle scenes were EPIC, high stakes, again not too easily won!!! Just phenomenal all around!

And my favorite part: Erik & Livia’s love never falters, even when it’s put through an unimaginable test! 🥹😮‍💨 Erik Bloodsinger makes me swoon whenever he is so sweet to Livia and only ever for Livia!

The nods back to The Broken Kingdoms and the events during and after that war are impeccably done! The little bonding moments we get between Erik + Valen and Erik + Steig literally brought me to tears every single time 🥹 MY HEART ❤️

As always found family is LJ’s cup of tea ☕️ And our family just keeps expanding! Now I’m ready for Jonas & Skadi in The Mist Thief!!

“For more than a thousand turns, I will follow your beautiful black heart across the skies and seas.”

This book had me on edge, crying, smiling, and laughing. It has both devastating and heartwarming moments, epic battles, and the perfect amount of humor.

A hidden realm is newly discovered when Livia is taken from Erik. He will stop at nothing to get back to his Nightfire. They are not quickly reunited, but there is so much character growth and story development in the meantime. We get to learn so much about Sewell’s backstory (a favorite character of mine!). Livia meets Skadi and learns a little about the isle in the mist called Natthaven. It seems like Skadi will have a major role in the final book of this trilogy! Livia continues her journey of transforming centuries worth of misogyny and inequality within the Ever. I love a powerful FMC, and Livia is everything I could possibly hope for.

Some of my favorite tropes included were fated mates, found family, and I’m HOPING for a new grumpy/sunshine relationship between Mira and Tait AKA Hearttalker New information about Jonas will be on the horizon with book 3, as well. The Ever Seas books will always be very highly recommended by me whenever someone is looking for their next romantasy read!

This book picks up right where book one left off and I'm convinced it has crack cause I could not put it down!

I mean staying up till the crack of dawn and being grumpy cause you have to adult instead of reading kinda unputdownable!

Saying I'm obsessed would be an understatement! The dynamics between the royals was amazing! The banter, found family, the plot twists! It all had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish and all up in my feels! I was screaming, laughing, rolling my eyes and kicking my feet the entire time and I enjoyed every second of it!

I am addicted and don't even get me started on Erik Bloodsinger! That man is top tier and has me in a chokehold! I will accept absolutely no criticism!

Right back into the Ever we go, right back on the heels of the ending of The Ever King. I absolutely love the adventure that LJ takes us on in Livia and Erik’s story. Thank Berkley and Ace for my eARC!

Though the beginning of their love story starts as captor/captive it turns into a touch her and he will burn the ever loving world down for her and The Ever Queen is no exception. With Livia taken, Erik will have to work with her father King Valen, who is the whole reason he took Livia in the first place and relive his past in order to get her back.

Livia loves her Serpent for all that he is and Erik’s love is fierce for his Songbird. Love truly conquers all in this book, Erik and Valen are able to put aside any difference for their common goal. I love the family love and banter in these books and the found family throughout it.

I am excited how this book setups up my favorite character, Jonas’s story and can’t wait to see what happens with him and Skadi in The Mist Thief!

The bonus content in this new version was so cute! Though Erik might be the Bloodsinger we see a sweeter side to him taking place after The Ever Queen and also his relationship with Livia’s brother Rorik.

Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

The story of the serpent and the songbird, I just adore Erik and Livia’s story and the journey of how far they will go to be with each other! This book concludes their story but I can’t wait for future stories about other loved characters. If you’re a fan of fae, pirates, Vikings, fated mates, touch her and die, forced proximity, etc, then you will love this series, because I sure did!!
4.5 ⭐️

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 🌶️🌶️🌶️

“To me, you will always be the most beautiful of monsters.”

L.J. Andrews has once again seized my soul and drowned it in the inky depths of the Ever Seas. The Ever Queen picks up exactly where The Ever King left us—reeling from betrayal, breathless with anticipation, and feral for more Erik and Livia. As a long-time fan of Andrews’ work (Broken Kingdoms will always have my heart), I was beyond excited to follow these new characters through the cursed tides of this familiar and ferocious world—and oh, did they deliver.

This book is a high-stakes, heart-ripping continuation filled with all the goodness we crave in a dark romantasy: fated mates, soul-deep devotion, blood-soaked battles, and enough slow-burn angst to make you want to yeet your Kindle into the sea. After being separated by betrayal (no spoilers, but seriously?!), Erik must seek help from the Earth Fae while Livia, now imprisoned, has to claw her way to freedom using nothing but her cunning and rising power. And let’s just say—our girl goes morally grey in the best possible way.

The emotional development in this one? Chef’s kiss. We get to see Erik crack open his armor—not just to Livia, but to himself. He’s tortured, loyal to a fault, and so in love he would burn down entire kingdoms if it meant keeping her safe. Livia, meanwhile, steps into her power like a true Ever Queen—fierce, strategic, and more confident than ever. Their chemistry sizzles, their banter slays, and when they finally reunite? Let’s just say you’ll need to hydrate.

What really shines in this sequel is the supporting cast. Valen fans—you're fed well. The returning characters from the Broken Kingdoms universe made this feel like a true expansion, not just a spin-off. I especially loved the hints we get about Jonas (hello, Book 3 obsession loading). Each character brings flavor and fire to the story without ever stealing the spotlight from Erik and Livia.

Plot-wise, this is a strong continuation with detailed battles that feel cinematic. The middle does slow slightly to build tension before the explosive final arc, but the pacing works overall—especially once the chaos hits. My only wish? A touch more clarity on the Elves and their emerging storyline, but I trust Andrews is playing the long game here.

And yes—there’s spice. It’s more prominent than in Book 1, but emotionally driven and earned. These are not throwaway scenes; they’re full of heart, healing, and deep connection. Every touch carries weight, every moment adds to their story. Nothing gratuitous—just the kind of steam that makes your heart ache in the best way.

Tropes & Themes You’ll Swoon For:
❤️ Fated Mates
😈 Villain Gets the Girl
🏴‍☠️ Pirates Meet Vikings
🧜 Fae, Sirens, and Curses
🔥 Morally Grey MMC + FMC
🔪 Touch Her and Die
🤗 Found Family
💔 Tortured Love
✨ Slow Burn & Forced Proximity
👑 Enemies to Lovers meets Forbidden Romance

If you’re a fantasy romance reader who craves dangerous devotion, haunting prose, and characters who bleed, burn, and choose each other again and again—then The Ever Queen is your next obsession. And with bonus content on the horizon? You can bet I’ll be re-reading this entire series under a full moon, salt air in my lungs, and tears in my eyes. Thanks to LJ Andrews and the publisher for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Unhinged Erik is *chefs kiss*

I will perhaps put together a more eloquent, thought out review….but for now that’s all I have to say 😂😅 LJ Andrew’s books always pull me and make it so I don’t want to put them down.