Enemies stole Livia from Erik, and they’ll pay in blood. Livia refuses to be a pawn—she’s ready to fight for her freedom, her kingdom, and her king. Meanwhile, Erik will tear the world apart to get her back. Their fiery reunion, epic battles, and raw emotion made this book impossible to put down.

❤️ What I Loved:
⚔️ Villainous, morally gray hero (Erik is EVERYTHING)
🔥 Intense enemies-to-lovers tension
🐉 Fantasy worldbuilding with sirens, fae, and Viking lore
👑 A fierce heroine who claims her own power
💀 Revenge, betrayal, and a romance that hurts in the best way

I have been a fan of LJ Andrews since I discovered The Broken Kingdoms over 2 years ago. I've fallen so in love with all these characters and the worlds she creates.

ARC REVIEW:

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This book picks up right where The Ever King leaves off and to say I was stressed was an understatement. I cried so many times throughout this book.
I love the way the OG characters from TBK were sprinkled in. Erik and Livia are just PERFECT! He's not a good man but he'll do good by Livia and only her. The way he slowly opens to others and allows love and laughter to come into his life after the way he was raised is so beautiful. Livia faces her fears and becomes a true queen and doesn't shy from the ferocity she's finding in herself. Their relationship is one for history books! There are so many twists and turns, it kept me on my toes. This was action packed with some spicy nuggets sprinkled in. The world and magic is so intriguing and I can't wait to keep learning more! I don't want to say too much and spoil anything. I'm so excited for Jonas' book next and what's next to come in The Ever Seas! I want to see so many more stories with characters in this Duet!

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“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.”

“No. They’ve made our queen their villain. And I cannot wait for them to realize their mistake.”

“King or not, Erik Bloodsinger, I would follow your darkness across the skies and seas. You are mine, a beautiful monster, a passionate lover, a loyal friend, a vicious king. All mine. And that is all I will ever want.”

“You want to taste me, Songbird? Want to choke on me? Want me to devour you?”

“Be fierce, little love.”

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TROPES:
☠️ Soul bonds/fated mates
☠️ who did this to you
☠️ Viking
☠️ Pirates/Sirens
☠️ Fae/magic wielders
☠️ Dual POV
☠️ Enemies to allies
☠️ Found family
☠️ Morally grey MMC

“I care nothing for my life if she is not in it.”
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The Ever Queen concludes Erik and Livia’s tale. Livia is the Songbird. She’s been taken captive by the traitor in Erik’s crew. However, they’ll soon learn that Livia isn’t the frail queen they believer her to be. Erik is the Serpent whose enemies stole the woman he loves. Now they’ll die for making that choice. He’ll never stop searching until she’s back with him, and his Songbird wears the bones of their betrayers. Their enemies will soon learn, they made a big mistake crossing Livia and Erik.
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Andrews has a talent for writing intense and brutal love stories. I didn’t think The Ever Queen could top The Ever King, but Andrews managed to do it. The Ever Queen took everything we loved about The Ever King and amped it up. The Ever Seas tales are fast paced and action packed mixed with toe curling spice. The Ever Queen does not disappoint on any of these. The element that really sealed it for me though was the supporting characters. The intermingling of those from Livia’s past mixed with Erik’s crew made for delightful banter and sass. I particularly loved watching the relationship between Erik and Valen change and evolve as they fought to save Livia. The best, though, was the bond between Erik and Steig as Erik realized the true depth to which Steig cared about him.
I also love how unapologetically brutal these characters will be to save the ones they love. Despite that though, there’s a wonderful juxtaposition to the tenderness Erik show’s Livia especially when dealing with her anxiety and reminding her to breathe. I can’t wait for Jonas to be featured next. I highly recommend picking up this series as it’s phenomenal.

“I need you to remember you are Livia Ferus, daughter of warriors, seducer of the Ever King, and . . . you are my heartbond. I need no magic, no spell, to tell me that you are written into every thread of my future days.”
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I’m giving this ALL the 🌟!! This is such an amazingly written masterpiece!!

Wow!! LJ Andrews has knocked it out of the park with The Ever Queen! I was blown away by this story; and I’m actually quite sad the our time with The Serpent and The Songbird is over!
This one, like the first, had me hooked from the first sentence! LJ’s words are so profound that it felt as if I was right there in The Ever alongside all the characters!

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for giving me the honor and privilege of this ARC. And, thank you, for your beautiful words and sharing your worlds with us!
I’m looking forward to The Mist Thief and where the story takes us next! 🥰🥰

**Bonus Content**

Oh my holy heck! The two bonus chapters are everything! I felt ALL the emotions in these two small chapters! Bloodsinger stumbling over his words with Valen and Elise had me giggling out loud! The wedding - OMG - my heart just melted. The love and devotion Livia and Erik share just takes my breath away! I truly miss all the characters so dang much!

✨Thank you Netgalley and Berkeley for the incredible opportunity to read this advance copy of the soon to be re-released traditional publication of The Ever Queen!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!
4.5 stars!

There’s something extra satisfying about a sequel that outshines the first—and this one absolutely does. With the perfect blend of drama, twists, and a cast of characters that truly feels like a found family, this fantasy romance had me hooked from start to finish.

Jonas and Celine remain standouts (still obsessed), but Mira and Tait completely stole scenes this time around. LJ proves that side characters aren’t just background—they’re essential, and every one of them brings something meaningful to the table.

Erik and Livia’s romance remains a highlight, even with their time apart. But what really stood out was the depth of the world-building—especially the evolving dynamics with the Earth folk. Those moments were so genuine, so full of heart, that the romance taking a backseat at times felt like a smart, earned choice.

Yes, the last stretch slows down a bit, but it’s clearly setting the stage for the next book—and based on the teases we get, I’m all in. If you're a romantasy reader who values plot just as much as passion, this series is a must.

I'll be designing sprayed edges for my store while waiting for the Mist Thief.

𝙀𝙧𝙞𝙠 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙. 𝙒𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙙 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨—𝙄 𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙄 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚.
𝙒𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚.

Wow. Wowowowow. What an amazing end to Erik and Livia's story. Like book one, my mind was constantly on this book when I wasn't reading it. I was enraptured, alright. This entire book was epic. I was absolutely floored by Erik's character development as he faced his greatest enemy (Livia's family) to get her back, forfeiting his life if needed to save hers. He is what other dark fantasy writers WISH their morally grey MMCs were. Top tier. A dream.

So excited to read the traditionally published edition of this book. The way this duology still has me in a chokehold.

I loved diving back into the journey I went through with Livia and Erik and all the feels these two gave me!

What did I love about this duology you ask?
Enemies to lovers
Pirates, fae, sirens
Fated mates
Morally grey MMC
Touch her and die
Bone jewelry (the scene do iykyk)

The plot had me hooked from the start and I loved seeing the character development and storyline, not just with our main characters but the side characters too. I'm so sad to be saying goodbye to Erik and Livia but very excited for the upcoming book within this world that focuses on a different character and storyline!

Livia and Erik’s reunion had me tearing up, I love them together so much. The bonus content in this one also had me tearing up, LJ Andrews knows how to write the best characters.

I loved that Livias family and friends joined together for her and getting to see Valen again was a huge plus!
This book is a great blend of romance and fantasy, it leans more heavily on the fantasy & family part but the interactions with Erik and Livia are so good it makes the book even better. The plot of this book is super intricate to help give some starts to future books in the Ever Seas that I cannot wait for.
I’m sad their love story is complete but this book will keep you on the edge of your seat and you will love Eriks POV, seriously he’s one of the best book boyfriends.
I loved the last hundred or so pages were tying up “loose ends” and it didn’t just abruptly end, so even though you have to wait for Erik and Livia to reunite you get plenty of time with them in the end. And while this book is separate from the Broken Kingdoms series it does feature a lot of those characters so just go read those too while you’re at it!

Thank you Berkley for the arc!

This romance fantasy was breath taking! It was engaging and thrilling! The characters were so good and the depth of the story and beliefs was fabulous. This had everything in it from court intrigue, romance, mystery and a terrific setting!!

Another perfect book to add to the collection! Well written as always. The immersive and expansive world building is impressive. I absolutely love all of the characters, following their story and watching them develop.

I laughed, I cried, I prayed for survival ! There was love, action, suspense, banter, all the good stuff!

The Ever King, a beautiful, morally gray character that you can’t help fall in love with, and you can’t help but love the love between him and his Queen.

The parallels made between characters just continue to add to the world building, character development and connections.

I cannot CANNOT wait for the next connected standalone to watch what happens next!

I loved the Ever King. But I LOVED the Ever Queen! Oh. My. Gods! LJ Andrews models absolute sorcery with her words, as well as her way of having so many puzzle pieces come together impeccably! This book has me an absolute chokehold from the first page, and I quite literally devoured it. The found family that is written in her books is TOP TIER! The last hour of reading had me ugly crying and laughing all at once. The fierce love and devotion of these characters to each other is palpable and I am here for it!! I can confidently say that having read the Broken Kingdoms series before the Ever Seas series has made the emotional impact happen tenfold! I will never forget these characters and how every ounce of their tales are so perfectly woven together.

This book has stolen my heart right out of my chest! The tropes are chefs kiss! The banter, the wit, the emotion…this is an infinity star read for me!! It’s literally a perfect book. The perfect balance of love, friendship, battle, magic, and plot had me audibly talking to myself, crying, laughing, and gasping the entire time. I cannot say enough amazing things about this book. 1000/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

LJ has done it again! Packed full of suspense, found family, action, romance, humor, and spice—Liv and Erik’s story is one that lives rent-free in my head forever.

A continuation from The Ever King, The Ever Queen delivers on all the promises set up by its predecessor. Not only are the main characters ev.ry.thing, but in true LJ fashion the side characters are just as compelling. So much so that LJ has consistently released bonus chapters for readers for so many side characters to-date (with follow up books to come)!

If you love found family, enemies to lovers, pirates, touch her and d!e, magic, and spice—this is for you!

When someone asks me about the most unforgettable Romantasy heroine, I don’t even have to think — it’s Liv, the Songbird. Every single time. Her story is written with such breathtaking beauty, you feel every step of her journey. She starts as a fierce spark of hope and grows into a queen — powerful, radiant, and utterly unstoppable. Liv’s strength isn’t just in her power, but in her heart, her courage, and the way she rises, no matter what tries to break her. She’s the kind of character who stays with you long after the last page — a true queen in every sense of the word.

This book is brilliant, I love it. The Ever Queen picks up right after THAT cliffhanger. We get to see the earth fae interact with the Ever which means Erik & Valen have to face eachother. This is a brilliant conclusion to our Songbird & Serpent’s story and their epic love shines throughout. I love the epilogue and the new bonus content, Valen & Erik’s heartfelt moments hit so hard after everything they’ve been through and I was emotional reading it

2025: 5+ stars
Updated to include that the new bonus material in the upcoming traditionally published book is fantastic. I'm kicking my feet and grinning like a fool. "My heart bond. My songbird. My wife "

Thank you Berkely Pub for the eARC of the new edition. My thoughts are entirely my own.

2024: 5 stars
Amazing conclusion to the duology with enough left that spinoffs could be made with every other character.

We get to see more of Livia's family from home interact with the sea fae and Erik as he attempts to find and rescue her. They have such strong family loyalty and bonds, that really shines through the most. Really makes me want to read the original series so I can see all the parents in their pre kids days and how they came to be where they are.

That's what makes this series so wonderful. Crazy, rich world building and perfectly imperfect characters.

Some tropes include:
-Fated mates
-Touch her and die
-Pirates vs Vikings
-Fae & Sirens
-Strong family bonds

The Ever Queen, book two of The Ever Seas series, was another 4 star read for me! Book one left off on such a huge cliff hanger that I was rushing to grab this one immediately, and it did not disappoint. I absolutely knew who “the other familiar face” was and I waited the entire book for that (satisfying) conclusion (iykyk). The character growth in our morally grey pirate MMC was heart warming and so fun to read, I felt really immersed in his journey to better understanding himself and the new emotions he was feeling. Oftentimes at war with his own nature, he navigated empathy and protectiveness with a fair amount of balance to his violent tendencies. Our innocent princess, Livia, had her own character arc coming into her own power and independence in this book. It was incredibly empowering to read this woman's story after she was thrust into something so new and so dangerous. She really had to believe in herself to achieve her goals and did so while remaining true to her authentic self. I really enjoyed the world building continuing from book one, it felt well paced and organic while also not being overwhelming as the story developed. I was also SO into little bits of storylines coming forward from some of the side characters, they were crucial to the plot in this book so learning more about them as individuals added depth to the novel while also setting the scene for books to come. LJ Andrews has done it again with an unputdownable story of power, found family, personal growth and political intrigue.

4.5 stars!
The Ever Queen was the perfect conclusion to Erik & Livia’s story and it was full of so much action! We learn so much during this book and there are a lot of obstacles that stand in the Ever’s way. I loved seeing the earth and sea kingdoms combine to battle a greater evil. Seeing Erik step into his emotions and how much he truly loves his queen had my heart swooning. And the heartfelt moments between him and Earthbender were literally everything. And that scene at the end with Rorik barging in….I was DYING of laughter. The littles are some of my favorite side characters!

While we are done seeing these two in the series, I am so ready for The Mist Thief to see what happens next!

Thank you to Berkley Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

"Light in the darkness, leading two lost hearts home."

The follow-up to The Ever King did not disappoint. This story spends a good chunk of time with Erik Bloodsinger and Liv trying to find their way back to each other, with the help of some unlikely allies.

We get more vikings, more bloodshed, new friendships, and more secrets to unravel.

I love that Erik remains a truly morally grey character. And we get alot more of Valen, Liv's daj. The Ever Queen wraps up the love story of the Serpent and the Songbird, but there will be subsequent books in the Ever Seas series, following different characters. My fingers are crossed for more of Jonas 🖤

I highly recommend checking out The Ever King - it can standalone from the rest of L.J.'s Broken Kingdoms series and will fill that need for pirates and vikings you didn't know you had.

5 beautiful stars to this duet!

The Ever King was one of my favorite books of 2023, and by favorite I mean I YELLED at people to read it because it is SO god damn good. And this book, this book my friend, is equally as fantastic.

The Ever Queen, is the second installment of the Ever Seas series and it also is the end of Livia and Erik's epic story, BUT fear not, it is not the end of the stories of this world. We will be blessed with side-character turned main character standalone stories which will be set in the same world, so we will still be blessed with our poisonous daddy, dont you worry!

This story resumes with Livia having being kidnapped by the enemy and fighting to survive, and Erik swallowing his pride and aligning with some unlikely allies, fighting to get her back. Both are determined to reunite with one another, no matter the cost.

Erik, may be one of my favorite book boyfriends of all time. A Morally Grey pirate who will make you jewelry out of the bones of people who have wronged you, SAY LESS. This love story is so perfect and I want to protect and love every side character. I love them all SO much.

This was such a great conclusion to Erik and Livia's story, but I am SO pumped to read more about some of these side characters and their stories.

All. The. Stars! The number of quotes I saved could fill my character quota for this review and then some.

Livia and Erik are two souls who will stop at nothing to be together. Watching these two be vicious in their fight to get back to each other was glorious! Having the Earth Fae in the Ever was seriously the best of both worlds. The camaraderie, the jests, the way sworn enemies came together was nothing short of magnificent. I will never get enough of this world! Can't wait to see what comes next!