I absolutely loved The Ever Queen! Erik & Livia's story picked up seamlessly from book 1 to book 2. The stakes were still high and the world expanded as well. Can't wait for book 3!

The Ever Queen was probably my favorite book in the Ever Seas series. LJ Andrews does it best. I already loved this book before but the bonus content in this one made it even more special to me!

The Ever Queen picks up right where The Ever King left off, and I was so ready to dive back into this world. I absolutely adored book one—especially Erik and Livia’s chemistry—so I couldn’t wait to see what came next.

This sequel had me absolutely wrecked in the best way. I was stressed, emotional, and deeply concerned for Erik and Livia—but through all the heartache, I knew their love would endure. It got me right in the feels.

While I usually hate when couples are separated (even though I get why it’s important), I stayed completely hooked. The stakes were high, the character growth was strong, and the pacing never let up.

One of my favorite parts was all the Easter eggs referencing the Broken Kingdoms series. I haven’t read those yet, but after learning more about Livia’s parents, they’ve jumped straight to the top of my TBR.

Livia’s growth was phenomenal—watching her step into her power and fully embrace her identity as the Ever Queen was so satisfying. And the introduction of the elves brought a whole new layer to the story. Skadi in particular has so much potential, and I hope we see more of her soon.

The development of side characters like Jonas and Sewell also added a lot of heart, and the final battle? Absolutely epic—I couldn’t tear myself away.

This duology will always hold a special place in my heart. I can’t wait to go back and explore the past in Broken Kingdoms and follow Jonas’s story in The Mist Thief. Wherever Queen LJ takes us next, I’m ready.

MY. GOD. THIS. BOOK. WAS. PERFECTION.

I seriously never wanted it to end. I loved every single moment. The GROWTH between both Erik, Livia and their families was immaculate. Livia turned into even more of a badass and the queen she was destined to be in this book. I loved getting to peel back even more layers of Erik and the man he truly is inside.

I also loved the roles that all of the other kids from the Broken Kingdoms came to play! I was seriously eating every moment up and that’s just one of the many reasons I absolutely devoured this book and left no crumbs.

Also…the bonus scene had me SO SOFT. 😭🥹 And!! The epilogue!! It has me SO EXCITED to read Jonas’s story.

This is a great sequel! I loved it just as much as I did the first and I am foaming at the mouth for the third. I love pirates. I love this.

The Ever Queen by LJ Andrews
Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice : 🌶🌶🌶

“Kill me. 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.”

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Tropes :
🌊 dark fantasy romance
👑 fae x viking x elves x sirens x sea witches
🌊 fated mates
👑 villain gets the girl
🌊 anxiety representation
👑 touch her and ☠️

“They’ve made our Queen a villain. And I cannot wait for them to realize their mistake.”

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Review :
This is my second time reading this, and just like with The Ever King I enjoyed this so much more after having read The Broken Kingdoms. This picks up immediately where the plot twist and cliffhanger for The Ever King left us. We get so much more details into the past of the Ever and it’s king. We get to see Livia become as vicious and brutal as Erik, and he loved the dark side of her. The final battle in this book is hands down of the best battle scenes I’ve ever read. I loved how all the different pieces from both the Earth Realms and the Ever Kingdom came together to fight for the freedom of the Ever.

I also really enjoy the depictions of anxiety and trauma healing in these books. Livia and Erik both have their struggles from their pasts and together they are able to overcome their fears and being to heal from the things they’ve endured. I love the interactions with Erik and Valen though, they may be some of my favorite scenes in this book. I love the convergence of the found family of both Erik and Livia coming together as one big family too. Just like all the others in the Broken Kingdoms.

We also got a lot more hinting of the romance planned for Tait and Mira, and of course the setup for the next book with Jonas and Skadi - the Mist Thief.

I’ll never get over these stories. LJ has written them in such a way that I am so deeply connected to each character, even the side characters, and each kingdom.

“Since he took you, I’ve felt nothing but chaos. I do not know what it is like for a mortal to drown, but I hear it feels like their lungs are bursting. That was every moment you were gone, love. Only when you were in my arms again did I breathe.”

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This bonus content is going to have everyone crying and I cannot wait. I refuse to even give a hint of what it is, but trust me when I say that if you think you could not fall more in love with Erik Bloodsinger you are WRONG. It is the perfect addition to Erik and Livia's story and I cannot wait for everyone to get to read it.

This is the second installment of “The Ever Seas” series. Liv has been betrayed and is missing. Erik will stop at nothing to find her, including risking death to ask for the help of her family.

I love that LJ brings back characters from earlier books making this feel like a bigger series. I love to see Valen and Elise in this book. Valen plays a big part in this story and I love it. Valen’s unwavering devotion to his children is nothing short of admirable. His deepest wish is to keep them safe, loved, and far from harm, yet he understands that shielding Livia from her fate would only stifle the woman she’s meant to become. Though the instinct to protect her is strong, he ultimately respects her strength, knowing she must walk her own path.

The bond between Valen and Livia is one of the most moving aspects of the story. Despite the torment she endures in the first half, the love and sense of family she shares with him remain unshaken. Valen isn’t just her father—he’s her greatest supporter, her fiercest warrior, and the steadfast leader of their people. His presence adds richness to the story, making each moment with him all the more impactful.

Livia herself continues to astound me. I adored her in The Ever King, but The Ever Queen deepened that admiration tenfold. Her loyalty and fire define her, but it’s her capacity for love and forgiveness that make her truly remarkable. She is no delicate, passive figure—she’s a force in her own right, a woman worthy of standing her ground. Watching her growth unfold was exhilarating, I have no doubt that Livia Ferus’s story is far from over. She is a character too powerful, too unforgettable, to fade into the background.

Erik remains as lethal as ever to those who dare defy him, yet beneath that ruthless exterior, a quiet shift begins—an unwilling but undeniable openness to those around him. His journey is deeply emotional, shaped by the realization that he has never truly been alone, that he was wanted and just didn't know it, and that family extends beyond blood ties. He has become part of Livia's family whether he likes it or not.

The intensity of Erik’s first meeting with Valen, where they were forced to make an alliance to ensure Livia’s safe return, was so chilling. The bonds he forges with his crew aboard the Ever Ship reveal a side of him he may not have fully understood before and his relationship with Steig adds another layer to his character. This transformation isn’t about physical strength or battles—it’s about perspective, about learning what it truly means to rule the Ever Kingdom and the responsibilities that come with it. I’m going to miss this cunning, complex, and venomous man immensely. His presence leaves an unforgettable mark, and I can only hope that he continues to appear in future books, keeping us all on edge with his unpredictable, magnetic energy.

I adored how Livia and Erik’s relationship continued to grow and transform throughout the story. Their love wasn’t just about passion—it was about endurance, understanding, and the ability to truly see and accept each other for who they are. Through every challenge, they proved their devotion, standing unwaveringly by each other’s side while still allowing space for individuality and growth.

And the spicy scenes? Absolutely flawless. They weren’t just there for the sake of it—they carried depth, emotion, and a sense of purpose that made every moment feel raw and meaningful. The chemistry between them was undeniable, but what made it truly special was how it mirrored their deeper connection. Every touch, every glance, every unspoken word was laced with feeling, making their love story all the more unforgettable.

When “touch her and die” is combined with a secretly powerful FMC it is a combo for such a fun read! I love Livia’s family dynamic, I could read a whole book of that. I love the desperation to get her back. And the angst awaiting the reunion. The bonus content at the end is so fun!

This is book two in the Ever Seas series and it is absolutely action packed. Book one ended on a jaw dropping cliff hanger that had me scrambling to read book two immediately. I love this story! The Viking, the pirates, the magic, the morally grey burn it all MMC and the strong charismatic FMC. The twists and turns in this story are spectacular and the world building by LJ is nothing like I have ever experienced. I adored every second of this book.
If you love a fantasy story, pirates, slow burn, angst, Spice, incredible magic systems, found family and a truly brilliantly intelligent story then this series is for you.

A huge thank you to Penguin Random house for the opportunity to receive this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

An incredible next half of the adventure for our lovely Livia and Erik! LJ Andrews writing is like poetry and I will never not be impressed by the world(s) she's created in her mind and flawlessly executed on paper! I laughed, I cried, I stood up in shock and awe and I honestly just had the time of my life reading this book! Highly Recommend!

I loved this book so much! I loved the characters, I loved the world, and I loved the story. I'm just really sad that Erik and Livia's story is over now. I think they are both such amazing characters and their relationship is amazing. But I'm very excited for Jonas and Skadi's book next! I loved that this book brought so many of the earth fae into the story. It was so nice to have all the connections. It gave the perfect blend of connections to the Broken Kingdoms series and setting up for future books.

I'm so thankful to Netgalley and Berkley for the ARC of this book that contained the bonus content that will be added to the books as they're traditionally published. The bonus content was just heart melting. It was such a sweet addition to the story.

Gosh the way L.J. Andrew's writes her worlds I feel like I am smack dab in the middle there living it all. It's so detailed and captivating that my responsibilities take a back seat and this book has my undivided attention! Did I listen to a Spotify list of sea shanties while reading to me fully immersed into my pirate mode. ABSOLUTELY.
This doesn't skip a beat and takes off right where we left off. And if I was in love with Erika Bloodsinger already, his true devotion, promise, and persistence to find Livia had me in an absolute puddle. I am also ready and running to read all of the Broken Kingdoms because I need more. I truly can't pick a favorite character because each one of these holds a special place in my heart. I have fallen even deeper in love with this world and oh my heart at how much growth each character had within it especially our ruthless Ever King. The interactions between King Valen and our Ever King proving that even the greatest enemies can come together for a common love. It honestly might have been my favorite relationship and part of the book I mean other than Livia and Erik's reunion obviously. It's going to be hard getting over this book.

Is this my favourite duology EVER? It’s going to take a lot to top it! This one is book 2 and I hate spoilers so this review will be vague!

This one follows Livia and Erik dealing with the repercussions of the end of The Ever King. Livia is coming into her own, channeling her mother’s badassery. I loved her journey from the unsure terrified captive of the Ever King to a strong woman who stands up for herself. She’s not a Mary Sue, she’s not perfect at everything. But she is cunning, strategic, and capable. Erik is the best book boyfriend because he’s still morally grey but we also get to see an incredibly vulnerable and soft side that only Livia and his love for her could bring out. The quotes from him in this book are many. Erik is my ultimate book boyfriend! I also absolutely loved to hate the bad guys.

I couldn’t pick a favourite of the duet. I loved the enemies to lovers story of book 1, but this book has one of my favourite scenes of any book ever. It was also just so much fun after the setup of book 1 for certain characters to meet and interact. This book made me feel every emotion there is! I will read every book in the series and I truly hope there are many many more!

This will forever be a favourite duology. The Ever Queen picks up straight after the ending of The Ever King and I was instantly pulled in.

Erik travels to Livia’s homeland in search of help from her family after he is betrayed and Livia taken captive he knows full well that he will be captured on sight as an enemy but for her he will go through it all just to find her. I loved seeing the interactions between Erik and Valen and how the dynamics between them worked.

Livia goes through some harrowing moments while being captured but I loved seeing her further character growth in this book, she really stepped into being the queen of the Ever knowing that eventually Erik would find her.

The continued world building is one of my favourite things when reading this authors work, I love that it just keeps being added to and really helps to move the pace and the plot along. I’m excited to see further books surrounding other characters within this world.

Thank you so much to LJ and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review before publication. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.

“Your daughter is my beacon. I will never regret taking her, for she is my home. I love her, Queen. There is no part of me that would choose anything over her.”

I LOVE LIV AND ERIK. Where do I find a man that brings me bone jewelry??? Hello.

Whewwwww this book holds the spice, and I am here for it. The way Erik shows his love is one to be remembered, but the way Liv returns it… she is who we want to be. Nothing gets in her way.

Also, the bonus scenes at the back?? *chef’s kiss* They were exactly what I needed. I love how the Earth and Sea fae lives have grown together and I TRULY cannot wait for how they will continue to cross over in the future. I need all the spinoffs. These are my friends and I want to know they’re all getting their happily ever afters… with a little heart-wrenching in there for good measure…

I loved The Ever King and have been anxiously waiting for The Ever Queen. It was everything I needed and more.

It’s hard to properly review this one without spoilers so I will keep it short and sweet. The Ever Queen is the conclusion of Erik and Livia’s story but not the end for this world. The love between our MCs is truly exceptional. The chemistry and spice is off the charts 🥵 but I think what I loved most was Livia’s character growth. Watching her come into her own exhibiting so much strength and bravery. ✨Alexa play Survivor by Destiny's Child✨ AND ERIK! My sweet Bloodsinger. The vulnerability shown was heartbreaking and beautiful. His loyalty knows no bounds and he will stop at nothing to get his queen back.

A few other things I loved: the recap of TEK at the beginning so you can pick up right where book one left off and the side characters and the genuine camaraderie between them all. I cannot wait to see where the rest of the series takes us!

Bonus Content:
"I would follow you across the skies and Seas, Erik Bloodsinger. Long after my last breath, Serpent."
This was everything I needed in a bonus chapter. I've never loved them more.

Thank you LJ, Berkley, and Penguin Random House for the earc with the bonus content. This is my honest and voluntary review.

I just finished the most memorable, action packed and romantic story about Liv and Erik. The story picks up where the Ever King stopped. The story has your heart is beating like crazy because everybody’s emotions are going all over the place. Everyone settles and Erik has help going back to Ever kingdom. The moment when Liv and Erik found each other was EPIC. The story and the author’s writing keeps you on the edge of your seat. I loved the private moments with Liv & Erik — the scenes were super hot. I totally adored Rorik and Sewell in this book. Like in all of LJ Andrews’ books it was impossible to put the book down until you finished it. It was one of my all time favorite books.

The Ever Queen re-release on 9/16/25

Bonus scene with Eric in the House of Ferus after The Ever Queen

ARC Review -
This bonus scene ties Erik and Livia lives together truly in all ways. I laughed, screamed and cried happy tears while reading this extraordinary bonus scene. It was a beautiful touch.

I like say thank you to LJ Andrews and NetGalley for the ARC and I’m leaving my review voluntarily.

Absolutely captivating! I was hooked from the start as the story picked up right where the last book left off.

Full of action, danger, and high stakes this book was hard to put down after I started.

Songbird and her serpent go through hell both individually and together. Their story is beautiful, breathtaking, vicious, and unforgettable. I loved their growth and relationship!

I really enjoyed the side characters as well and hope we’ll be able to see more of them. I can’t wait to see if they will get their own stories!

There’s so much I want to say but don’t know how to put it into words. All I can say is that I really enjoyed this series so far and definitely recommend!

Some more reasons to check this out:

- morally grey characters
- pirates
- unique magic and world
- fierce love
- strong characters
- ‘fight for you’
- family bonds
- vicious characters
- and so much more!

Now for the bonus content… oh still my heart!! So beautiful!! All from Erik’s POV and all so heartwarming! This bonus content is not to miss trust me on this. I don’t want to give away anything but it was so good and the interactions between the sea and earth fae not to miss!!

The Ever Queen was the perfect sequel to The Ever King! I was hooked from the start and couldn’t put this fast paced read down! LJ Andrews executed Erik’s emotional response to the ending of TEK perfectly. She was making me cry in the first couple chapters! The character development in this sequel was truly exceptional. I adored the growth and bonding between the relationship of Erik and Valen. And the reunion between Erik and Livia was perfect! Hands down one of my top romantasy reunion scenes to date! The book was the perfect mix of steamy romance, heart stopping action filled battle scenes and witty banter. Throw in pirate and Viking vibes and you have the perfect mix romantasy fans will adore!

AH THIS BOOK WHERE DO I START

Emily has DONE IT AGAIN. I was obsessed with The Broken Kingdoms, I adored The Ever King, and this book just reminded me of all the reasons why Emily/LJ is one of my all-time favourite authors.

Firstly, the story-telling, the world-building, the way she seamlessly integrates a whole new culture, species, realm, into an existing world - FLAWLESS. She doesn't miss a single beat, every sentence in this book has intention, every word makes you stop and think hey, that feels like foreboding... BECAUSE IT IS. The story grips you like no other, the little clues and the tiny details that dig their claws into your skin and leave you craving more, I will never get enough of it.

EVER KING spoilers from here, if you haven't read The Ever King GO READ IT NOW

The enemies to allies, we knew it was coming, Valen killed Erik's dad, Erik stole Valen's daughter, now she's missing and Erik needs her family to help him hunt down the SOB. But the family don't know that Livia and Erik are now in love and practically married they just think he's some punk with a grudge. And that confrontation was EXCELLENT. The tension, the desperation, the SCHEMING from those cheeky littles. Just like their damn parents.

Which brings me to the found family. Nobody writes found family as good as LJ Andrews, I said what I said. From the crew of the Ever Ship, to the royals of the Earth Fae, to the next generation of royals, these characters will go to BAT for each other time and again. This isn't just a book about the FMC and MMC, all of the characters are so detailed and so well-planned. They all have intricate back-stories, they have wants and desires, they have grudges and meaning, not a single character in this book is flat or boring.

The spice was spicing, the characters were developing, the battles were dramatic as hell. The new characters that were introduced had me mentally plotting where the next five books were going because I am so invested in each and every single one of them, and I cannot wait for more.

Bottom line - if you like fantasy with great world-building and character development, a little spicy romance, this is the book for you. Like if Pirates of the Caribbean had a baby with ACOTAR but so, so much better than you can imagine. All the stars, all day every day.