My favorite book with Found Family! The birthday present heist, perfection!
This may be a standalone in a series, but you really need to read the ever king and queen to understand this book. I can’t wait for Mira’s book!

I loved The Ever King with Livia and Erik so I knew that I would love this book too. I think L.J. Andrews has a creative way of introducing her magic system and I loved her idea of pirate fae.

Skadi and Jonas were perfect for each other and I loved Skadi’s magic, I really hope we get to see more of her magic doing great things in the future of this series.

I absolutely love the gritty, unpolished feel to these characters. It feels like every book I read the characters shine with beauty and perfection but this series creates more than just a fancy character in a fantasy book, it feels like a real world with living characters, just like you see in movies like Pirates of the Caribbean. There is beauty without perfection.

As the next couple on display in The Ever Seas series, The Mist Thief features Skadi and Jonas on their way to finding themselves and each other. Light and darkness combine in the fight between the forces of the fae and the elves to make a better world for all. In the middle of unending everything we all once knew, Jonas and Skadi work together to find a way within their arranged marriage to stand for what’s right and fall in love.
I can’t wait for book 4 to see all the couples that we love and see a new couple emerge with Mira and Tate!
LJ Andrews is one of my favorite authors.

I’m a huge LJ Andrews fan so I was super excited to get a chance to read and review The
Mist Thief!

This was such a well done version of “it’s a marriage of convenience but the MMC is secretly pining and desperately in love with his wife.” I loved the focus on Jonas and Skadi’s relationship and how it evolved as they got more comfortable with each other. Skadi has spent her entire life being used by others for her powers, so she expects Jonas to be much of the same. Jonas, however, surprises her and encourages her to embrace her power instead of shy away from it.

“Then be monstrous, Wife. If that is what you are, that is what I want you to be.” -Jonas

We get to see a lot more of the world of The Ever Seas in this book as it focuses on both Jonas and Skadi’s homelands. I enjoyed getting a really good glimpse at the family dynamics between Jonas, his brother, and their parents. They all embraced Skadi and when she found herself in danger, they rallied together to help get their girl back!

So many elements to love in this book:
-Marriage of convenience
-Touch her and die
-Powerful FMC
-Found family
-Forced proximity
-Fae/Elves
-Pirates/Vikings

Huge thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for approving me for the ARC!

Thank you so much Berkley for the early copy!

I absolutely loved The Ever King and The Ever Queen (TEK/ TEQ) so I was very excited to read this one. Jonas is the ultimate cinnamon roll MMC and Skadi is nothing short of badass. The whole premise of the book is so fun I love a good arranged marriage with the whole “get your hands off my wife” trope. It was very much a “touch her/him and die” situation as well, and I felt myself totally drawn to Skadi’s personality and powers.

The author has such a great writing style and can really tell a story. I love the language she uses and the different cultures she takes inspiration from. I love how LJ wrote the Broken Kingdoms and created such solid characters and those characters made appearances in the Ever seas books and the Mist Thief. It’s really cool to see those characters as parents and the element of found family really hit the mark for me in this book. I love the Eriksson family so much! I also love seeing Livia and Erik again because they’re one of my favorite LJ couples.

There is a big theme of mental health and I think it translated really well with the magical powers. Jonas and Skadi really seemed to click on that and there seemed to be a good amount of chemistry between the two. Jonas paid attention to so many things she loved and wanted her to feel welcome in his home.

In my opinion this book felt a bit more relationship heavy than TEK/TEQ and didn’t have as much action. But Jonas did have many swoon worthy quotes, and some great spice scenes. I definitely think this is worth reading and now I’m excited for Tait and Mira’s book!!

4.5 stars rounded up!

Honestly I don’t think LJ could do wrong— I just LOVE her characters so much (and their mental health journeys)

Jonas is easy to love and it was fun to get to know him better since we saw him a lot in The Ever King/Queen but didn’t really get to know him or his kingdom. He’s the epitome of “looks like he could kill you, is a cinnamon roll”

Also loved learning more of Skadi’s story and about elven. And the two of them together and their banter… chefs kiss.

If I had to give any criticism, I would say I realllllly wish there was more—

More background with Jonas and Skadi. Since The Ever Queen, LJ has been doing a *phenomenal* job at laying the foundation and foreshadowing Tait and Mira’s story. I wish she would have done this a bit more with Jonas and Skadi in TEQ because it was *almost* ALMOST a little too insta-love for me. I know there was a tad bit of foundation laid in TEQ, but I think because it wasn’t in Jonas or Skadi’s POV it wasn’t as impactful.

More smut?! I don’t who I am and if it’s just me but the scenes, in comparison to The Ever King/Queen, felt a little closed door. Don’t get me wrong… the scenes are there they just felt like they ended quite abruptly (again, compared to how TEK/Q were written)

The plot/big bad was also… interesting. Just very simple. It’s been awhile since I read a standalone and I think this is probably why. It wasn’t bad and the ease of it was somewhat satisfying to be honest… but I was shocked by the lack of stress.

All in all, I enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down! It was an easy read and I loved being in the Ever with all our fav characters. And I absolutely cannot wait for the next book after where that left off!

Truly LJ is an instant read for me!

I genuinely didn’t think anything could top my love for Livia and Erik… but Jonas and Skadi? They came in swinging and completely stole my heart. Whatever it is, their connection was instant and magnetic, and it became the emotional backbone of this entire story for me. LJ Andrews continues to blow my mind with how richly she builds not just her world, but her characters and their relationships. One of the biggest highlights for me in The Mist Thief was the family dynamics. Livia’s family is still adorable and soft in the best way. We haven’t explored Mira or Alek’s families much (in this series), but Jonas and Sander’s kingdom of ruffians, thieves, and loyal chaos? ICONIC.

Of course, the action is there. The world-building deepens even more, and we get to explore corners of this world that feel lush, dangerous, and alive. But at the core, and what LJ always does best, are the relationships. That’s what lingers. That’s what makes me want to reread the entire series over and over again.

And I can’t leave this review without quoting one of my favorite lines — a moment that just sealed this couple as a forever favorite for me:
"Then be monstrous, wife. If that is what you are, that is what I want you to be."

Screaming. Crying. Throwing the book across the room in the best possible way. 5/5 ⭐ easily!

Be ready to be swept away the Mist Thief is here. Jonas is marrying Skadi the woman that tried to kill him. I loved the banner and chemistry and the way they danced around each other.
Jonas’ parents, Kase and Malin, his brother Sander and several other characters made appearances. They were very supportive and with their help Skadi learned to accept her gift. The scenes between the two are so heartwarming and super explosive. There is a storm still brewing, in the name of Arion and his court. Battle down the hatches because no one harms anything that belongs to Jonas. Be ready to be swept away into a land of enchantment, magic, mystical creatures and supportive family and friends.

The Mist Thief to be re-released 10/14/25

Bonus scene, to be in hardback copy only - Tate Heartwalker finds out elven princess is missing.

ARC Review - My heart started racing when I read the bonus scene of Tate Heartwalker races to report the stolen elven Princess. When Celine’s call to go to war was made, I had a chill go down my spine and my heart was in my throat. So can’t wait for this tale to unfold.

Thank you LJ Andrews and NetGalley for the ARC and I’m leaving my review voluntarily.

Obsessed with anything this author writes and this was no exception, did someone say morally grey 👀 loved the political intrigue, tension and character/relationship development!

In the Mist Thief you get Jonas and Skadi’s story and while it is a marriage of convenience between the Nightmare Prince and Mist Thief, Jonas is fiercely loyal to those he loves and Skadi is learning to think for herself, with so much more to their story and plenty of scheming!

Skadi has never had a choice in her life so she doesn’t completely believe that Jonas won’t wield her darkness as his own, this forced alliance is out of her hands and Jonas in his eyes is doing his duty to protect everyone he loves.

They certainly didn’t expect to start falling for each other but when Jonas starts seeing the real Skadi he will stop at nothing from protecting what is his. Their chemistry is undeniable even when they are bantering.

Jonas has been one of my favorite characters from the beginning of the Ever Seas series. This morally grey cinnamon roll is fiercely loyal to his family both of blood and not. I loved getting to see Jonas’s family and the shenanigans they got into while also trying to bring Skadi into the family. Having been used her whole life, Skadi is broken but Jonas and his family start helping to put the pieces back together as her family.

This version we got a little sneak peek at the end from the eyes of Tait, the Heartwalker seeking help during an event in the Mist Thief. I absolutely cannot wait for Tait and Mira’s story next in The Stolen Crown!

Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

5 ⭐️

With Kase and Malin being my faves from TBK, I knew that Jonas would deliver and boy did he. This book is sheer perfection and I will never stop thinking about it.

The unconditional love and support shown in the book was inspiring, and showed that it's all about finding your people in life and creating your family and home.

Again the extended family and friends (so fun to see even more characters from TBK) was perfection, and seeing them be so ride-or-die for Skadi, when she was taught that no one would love her for who she is other than her affinity and seeing her be accepting of this love and family warmed my heart - her asking if she can call Kase daj also!

I'm so excited with the build up for Mira and Tait's book and I'm also depressed now and feel nothing I read will be as good as this series.

I don't know how to tell you how much I anticipation I had for this book after reading Erik and Livia's Duet. I didn't think it could surpass them but it did. OMG Jonas and Skadi were just amazing a few of my favorite quotes was from Skadi and Jonas are “You promised to unravel me, but you’ve woven yourself into every strand of my soul. I will never love anyone the way I love you. I am yours and that is an honor I will always fight to keep.” and “Be kind, be gentle, and be monstrous. I will want you every way.” these two are just stunning. I loved the extras in this one as well.

She tried to stab him. He said, ‘Wife me.’ Honestly? Respect. This third book in the Ever Seas series brings all the enemies-to-lovers heat, political betrayal, and shadowy knife-kiss vibes I want in a fae romantasy. Bonus points for the morally gray husband who might actually be hotter than the war.

I loved this! The love story was great don’t get me wrong but my favorite part was the family of the Feral Kingdom. A kingdom made up of thieves and liars but their loyalty was so amazing! That part made this whole book for me. They were hilarious and lovable even though they were all deadly! It had me giggling and kicking my feet. The love they have for their friends and family can be felt in every interaction. The bonus content in this new edition is a fun addition! My favorite in the series so far!! Cannot wait for the next!

This book gives us Princess Skadi and Prince Jonas story which was interesting because in this story you have two people bound contract but refuse to give their hearts away. However, the heart wants what the heart wants and it's only a matter of time before the fight to resist it becomes a reason to fight for it. Jonas and his family show Skadi that her powers are nothing to fear, and they accept her no matter how dark and deadly she believes she is because they can be just as dark and deadly when push comes to shove. Skadi is now a part of their family and when enemies mess with their family allies join forces and show Skadi just how much she matters. This story has mystery, suspense, secrets, truths, betrayal, revenge, enemies, allies, love, romance, laughs and so much more. It gives us a HEA for Skadi and Jonas, and it also gives us an intro to Mira and Tait's story which I'm looking forward to reading.

This is the third book in the Ever Seas series. I loved Skadi and Jonas' story SO much. This arranged marriage was everything I wanted it to be. I will recommend this book and the entire Ever Seas series to everyone!

Book 3 of the Ever Seas series is everything you want in a dark fantasy romance and more 🖤! Jonas of House Eriksson crosses paths with Skadi of Natthaven in opposing sides of battle, and decides to make her his wife for the safety of all fae and alvers. Together, they make the journey back to his home of Klockglas where scheming and thievery prevail. There, Skadi realizes that it is ok to be monstrous in this world and be proud of it. And Jonas realizes that even in the midst of nightmares, he is capable of love. A must read…highly recommend!

4.5⭐️ 3🌶️ 5🎧

“𝙱𝚎 𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚍, 𝚋𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚕𝚎, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚋𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚜. 𝙸 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝚠𝚊𝚢.”

Jonas and Skadi forever 🖤 I love these two! Jonas is confident and charming on the outside but has the biggest soft heart on the inside and is so scared of losing the people he loves that he’s build this hard exterior when it comes to relationships. And sweet sweet Skadi has never had the opportunity to feel seen, loved, or understood at any point in her past 😭 She’s been abused and told she’s dangerous and dark her entire life! She finds solace in Jonas because he wants her to just be her and it just comes out the freaking sweetest! I mean the man builds her a damn library! Now THAT’S LOVE! ❤️ and their banter! Girlfriend is able to dish it back to Jonas every time and I ate it up!

I think what I love most about this book is really feeling like we’re back in The Broken Kingdoms since the majority of this book takes place in the Black Palace and surrounding area. There are so many cameos from the OG TBK storyline and the found family is just so impeccable with Kase & Mal & fam accepting and taking Skadi under their wing to show her that not all darkness is a bad thing (they even involve her in schemes - as it should be!) and she’s accepted and loved by her new family 🥹 I can’t tell you how many times I teared up just because my heart was so happy for Skadi feeling like she finally fits in somewhere!

𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚎, 𝚍𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕.
𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚎, 𝚠𝚎 𝚜𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚍.
𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚎, 𝚏𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚢 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗’𝚝 𝚖𝚎𝚊𝚗 𝚋𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚍.
𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚎, 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚑𝚘𝚖𝚎.

I loved it! If you’re an LJ fan (who isn’t?! 🙃) it’s a must-read!!! And when I say I’m feral for book 4 (The Stolen Crown - Mira & Tait) just know I mean it! Fall 2026 can’t come soon enough!!!

We all need a Jonas in our lives! Who doesn’t love a cinnamon roll MMC with touch her and d!e vibes? This fantasy romance book is the third installment in the Ever Seas, and it did NOT disappoint. I absolutely loved every minute of it. There was so much suspense, delicious romantic tension, and the spice was worth the wait. This book deserves to be at the top of the leaderboard in the romantasy genre!

“Be kind, be gentle, be monstrous. I will want you every way.”
Just like the first two books in the Ever seas series, The Mist Thief did not disappoint! This story felt so comforting and Jonas is the perfect ride or die “I will give everything” for my friends and family. Watching Skadi learn to love herself and find herself a family that will love her unconditionally was beautiful!
The way I am obsessed with this world and all its characters, I need them to have their own books because I am too invested in their lives!