This one ended up being just okay for me. The premise had potential, but the execution felt slow and drawn out. I found myself waiting for something big to happen, but the plot never really picked up the way I hoped it would. Because of that, I was a little bored at times. The audiobook narration itself was decent, but even that couldn’t fully hold my attention since the story lacked momentum. I think readers who enjoy slower, character-focused stories might appreciate it more, but personally I wanted more action, tension, or emotional pull to keep me invested.

Thank you Netgalley and the author for this audiobook in exchange for my honest review!

I ended up DNFing half way through unfortunately this just wasn't for me I just couldn't connect with the story at all.

Think cozy fantasy... with a dark twist. Murder? Demons? All part of the charm. The plot moves at a relaxed pace—whether that’s delightfully chill or frustratingly slow is up to the reader. Personally, I found it cute and surprisingly compelling, even though not much really happened in the first 60% of the book. What kept me going was how much I enjoyed the characters—they carried the story when the plot was barely moving.

Okay, hear me out. This was a slow start and strong finish for me but, I think that’s because I thought this was the first book in a series/world and it’s actually the first book in an interconnected set of series in the Aggieverse!

While I almost DNFed in the first 20%, I’m SO happy I didn’t! I think a lot of what world building was confusing to me because we’re supposed to know some of it already and that wasn’t clear to me from the book synopsis. So, I’m going to withhold my rating publicly until I read the other books that are recommended to read prior to this one for optimal emotional damage. If I had to rate it now, I would give this a 3-star rating. Otherwise, I know this would be lower than it really deserves.

I think Lila Winters and E.M. Wylde could have been more playful with the characters. This book sounded more serious to me than the source material.

Love, love love me a cinnamon roll MMC, paired with a BA FMC who is saucy .... I'm in heaven. Asmo is a cat loving, lovable golden retriever demon with ALOT of trauma. Valeria is a sassy, dangerous and highly argumentative elf princess. Put them together and you get an entire book of sexually charged mayhem. The narrators, Lila Winters and E.M. Wylde do an excellent job of bringing these characters to life. This audiobook was very enjoyable.

3.5

A cozy, chaotic fantasy romance with bite, but not quite the punch I hoped for.

The male narrator's voice was the primary reason I chose this audio, accounting for approximately 90% of my decision. That said, based on the plot, I initially expected the story to be told mostly from the FMC’s POV, but it turned out to be the opposite. It felt a bit strange given how the story was presented, but I’m not complaining because the narrative flowed well and both characters were enjoyable to listen to.

A Fated Vow hooks readers right from the start with an irresistible blend of intrigue and tension. The story wastes no time diving into its captivating premise, complete with a royal arranged marriage, a disastrous shipwreck, a false death plot, and an enigmatic demon lord who commands the power to resurrect the dead. It’s a setup brimming with possibilities: drama, peril, and maybe even a hint of sultry romance, and for the most part, it succeeds in delivering on its ambitious promises.

The elf heroine, freshly escaped from an unwanted marriage and a harrowing near-drowning, finds herself settling in a ruined castle. Her peace, however, is short-lived when she encounters Azmodius. Far from being your conventional hero (since he happens to be a demon), he quickly becomes the most intriguing figure in the tale. With his scars, sharp wit, and an oddly irresistible charm, he brings just the right hint of villainy to keep things enthralling. And the gargoyles? Utterly delightful additions.

Despite some standout moments, not much truly unfolds. The stakes seem minimal, and the plot tends to wander rather than develop momentum. While the banter and the haunting magic system are highlights, the overall pacing feels sluggish, especially through the middle section. As a result, I didn’t feel particularly invested in the ending, even though it was, in its way, well wrapped up.
Still, there’s an undeniable charm to the atmosphere: it’s cozy, if you’re okay with murder and necromancy. The world has potential, and I suspect future books will build on the foundation this one lays.

If you’re looking for a lighthearted fantasy with flirtatious demons, chemistry, and a touch of gothic charm, this might be your thing. Just don’t expect fast-paced action or deeply intricate plotting. A Fated Vow leans more into atmosphere than adrenaline.

Many thanks to NetGalley and RBmedia for the opportunity to listen to the ALC of this book.

This book would not show up on my account to listen and customer service was not able to help me, even after several emails of them asking me to try different things. I have requested it in my library app and will come back to give a complete review once I have a copy to read.

Spice, sass, and swordplay? Say less. This book had me grinning, gasping, and fanning myself on loop 🔥 The banter is chef’s kiss, the tension is off the charts, and the main character? A total badass.

The narrator delivered. Every smirk, sigh, and swoon-worthy moment came through crystal clear — gave the story so much personality. If you like fantasy with bite, heat, and heart, this one’s an absolute win.

Demons and fae and magic oh my!

Valeria & Asmo had a rough start (spoiler: she stabs him) but by the end they’re so intrinsically linked and can’t bear to live without each other. Asmo was the classic protective demon and Valeria really held her own, despite being the coddled heir to her people’s throne.

This had a wonderful found family aspect to it that I really enjoyed. And the conflict was gripping! Bit of a cliff hanger ending too. I’m keen to see more world building in the next one.

A job well done to Lila Winters and E.M. Wylde for the narration.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for this ARC.

3.75

Thank you to netgalley for the advanced reader copy of this book. This was a great fantasy read. Loved the writing style.

I enjoyed this book, there was action,
Romance and interesting world building. I am not sure if I will continue with the series. There was a great cliffhanger at the end though! Great audiobook as well.

This was an awesome start to a new fantasy series. I will be continuing this one. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters. The narrators did a fantastic job as well. 4 stars

Many thanks to Net Galley and Tantor Audio for an audio ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I thought this had some potential, but overall it fell kinda flat for me. None of the characters really connected w/ me, but I did like his nephew lol.
*I’m not sure if I have to read her previous series to really get all the vibes.

The chemistry w/ our MCs was pretty meh, I guess I was just expecting a twist that wasn’t predictable & maybe some deeper world building to give me that ooh ahh sensation.

“A very dark part of me wants to lay you down on this table to do unspeakable things, and know that when the lords meet here again tonight that I’ve taken you on every inch of it.”
Very yummy line, but I wasn’t swooning 😔

“I’ll be the monster everyone believes me to be, I’ll be the traitor, the villain. I’ll do whatever is necessary to protect her and ensure her happiness, because she is the very thread that creates my own. And this is the kind of monster it will take to save her from this fate.”
*See, I needed more of this type of yearning!! It felt like we just got dumped all of this towards the end, but the build up wasn’t givinggg.

Overall, I did enjoy some parts, but for most part it just became to background for me. Lila Winters and E.M. Wylde did good, but I wish this was a full on duet- I still enjoyed their voices though 🫶🏽

A reincarnate princess and the prince of death. She does not want to marry who her father tells her to. But one day her ship wrecked and she found somebody who would change her life forever. She doesn’t look like a high fate because of her death when she was a child. So the prince of death does not recognize her.

Their lives are connected. If one dies the other dies.

Slowly they fall for each other only to be ripped apart.

This book was great. The hidden secrets. The enemies to lovers. Book one makes you want to dive right into book two. So many questions to be answered. Like what was in the note. Does the prince of death go back to him family. Do they take over and rule the Elvin island.

I loved this audiobook! I ended up listening to it in one day; I couldn't put it down! I am eagerly looking forward to the next book in this series, following the cliffhanger Amanda left us with. A Fated Vow is a story where perceived darkness meets light and love wins the fight. I loved the romance; it was exactly what I was looking to read. This is one I will for sure be purchasing when it releases! Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for the E-ARC in exchange for my honest opinion. 4 stars!

This is my first Amanda Aggie book, and it absolutely swept me away! I have to run and read This Wicked Bond because I NEED more of Asmo in my life!!!

We have Valeria- an Elf who was brought up to believe everything that had to do with demons was bad. She ends up washed up on an Island after her betrothed left her for dead after their shipwrecked. There is Asmo- a Morningstar and prince of this island who finds Valeria. Asmo and Valeria obviously develop a "thing" for one another; however, Valeria is hiding something very big from Asmo and must tell him before a war breaks out. This was such a great quick and cozy fantasy and ends in a beautifully crafted cliff-hanger. I cannot wait to read more by Amanda Aggie!

Thank you so much to the author for the alc. Unfortunately I am not connecting with this book 5 chapters in. The main characters seem juvenile. I also didn't realize this was a continuation from a previous series so none of this is making sense.

First thank you to netgalley for an ALC in exchange for an honest review. Second I really enjoyed the narration for this audiobook. The narrator was good and I enjoyed how she told the story. In regards to the actual story it was fine. Nothing really happens for the first 3/4 of the book and honestly the world and the magic system was confusing. Also it’s so weird to me when fantasy stories use “modern” words. At one point one of the characters talks about condoms which feels out of place in a magical world and I was completely taken out of it when the characters at a ball were “twerking”. I enjoyed the characters I just wish the whole world and story was more fleshed out.

This was my first book by this author and even though a lot of other reviewers said they felt lost because they didn’t read the previous series set in the same world, I didn’t feel that way. I’m intrigued by the other characters and would like to see how their stories unfold, but it didn’t affect this book at all.

I do wish there was more world building and more happening outside of our main characters’ relationship, but there isn’t much. This is basically just a romance novel in a fantasy world, but with modern language. Some of the references through me off, like to twerking and Hogwarts.

That doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy the story though! I had a lot of fun listening to this book and finished it within a few days. I’m curious enough about the other characters to read their story before the next book in this series comes out.

There is spice in this book, but I’d say it’s pretty low. We get one descriptive scene pretty far into the book. I assume book 2 will have more.

Both narrators did a fantastic job and I think they really brought the characters to life.

Thanks to Tantor Audio, NetGalley, and author Amanda Aggie for approving my request to read!

I really liked this book! I’m not normally a demons kinda girl but since reading ACOTAR and reading along with my new book club members I’ve been branching out more. With this book I wasn’t disappointed. I enjoyed the burning traction between the main characters and how their relationship blossomed. I also enjoyed the acceptance from the other family members and the comedic parts of the book as well. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I do wish the ending wasn’t so abrupt and that there was maybe an epilogue. But, I guess that ensures that I will move onto book 2, because I wanna know what happens next.