Bow Before the Elf Queen

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Layala had grown up and was raised by Evalyn in the humans lands far away from the high king of elves. She was secretly hidden for 24 years but preparing for the day she would be discovered by the kings spies. Once she is found, Layala is to do everything in her power to not only get away but kill the king and those responsible for her parents murder. I do think this is one of the most underrated books I have ever read but if this is the quality of JMK’s writing, she just became of my favourite authors… I am instantly putting her other books on my TBR and am so thankful I do not have to wait long for the sequel (which releases in a few days) because a long wait would have been absolutely torture! Speaking of romance, I didn't mind it all that much. I'd dare even go so far as to say it was the thing I liked the most about this book, even though I didn't really like Layla nor Thane. And, not gonna lie, I also definitely expected more action. Ah, there goes my virginity. The Kings elite guards at it again just dropping panties left and right out in these dusty mountains.

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I got major A Deal with the Elf King vibes from this book. Also some obvious LotR rip offs with a bit of ACOTAR mixed in. Made it feel fairly unoriginal. My other issue was that of the pacing. It was too slow for me. Had it been a bigger book, I would've lost interest but anyway, I really hope the next one is better in that aspect. They tried to throw in twists that were awful and not necessary. Oooo but this random lake they have to pass “bUt tHe waTErs aRe fuLl of DeaDlY CreaTurES”. The fact that Thanes mom and sister were so utterly incompetent and venomous harpies even though they had a first-row seat to the prior kings' vile ways. I at least expected them to be cunning. You don't keep that position without knowing how to handle yourself but what do I know? The book comes with a fair amount of disclaimers that I want my audience to be on alert too: #violance #war #steamyromance #moralygrey characters.Thane was nice. Really, really nice. He just said nice things and did nice things and never pushed and wasn't at all the brutal young king that the rumors made him out to be. Thane, our MMC is a romantic and a guy who will charm one easily. The fact that he falls first, and he falls hard was so nice to read. However, I do feel that the FMC, Layala overpowered him throughout the book. Layala is fierce, badass and knows how to stand her ground. I liked her in the first half of the book, the second half she started to infuriate me. It became clear that her personality is too stubborn and selfish for me. I get that she had her reasons to be the way that she was but she came across as too rigid in her thoughts and it became repetitive soon. Had she been a little less selfish, some of the things that happened at the end could've been avoided. I was surprised your aunt didn’t know who I was right away given that she knew him.” “She’d been drinking ale,” Layala murmured. “Why would you think I’d be willing?” He stared at her with those emerald eyes he spoke of, face unreadable. “I thought… never mind. I thought wrong, so it doesn’t matter.”

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The beginning portion of the book actually had some substance to it, where Layala gets taken away by her fiancé, and they obviously meet the mean sister. It had the stereotypical vibes that I was going for, but then, oh then, it got super weird. The MC went from being this badass "I don't take any shit from anyone" type of personality, to someone who complains about everything. I honestly couldn't take it. It took me 8 days to read this book because of that.Love was a powerful force. It could not be bought. It could not be taken or stolen. Although sometimes it must be fought for, it must be given freely. I will tear this world apart for you, I will fight until I have nothing left to give and destroy anyone who hurts you, and I will guard your heart most of all.” Human or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always – always – guard your heart.