A Deal with the Elf King

victoria_catherine shared a tip "This story has: strong Hades/Persephone vibes, slow burn fantasy romance, forced marriage, elves, fae and other fantasy creatures. I’d say the spice level is a 1 out of 10. Good read for fantasy romance lovers that like tension but not as much spice."

Nai16 shared a tip "Oh my word, this book was one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. This is no joke. Just the way the story was told made me so invested in the characters, especially the characters that aren’t meant to be the most ‘likable’ or impactful. Every character had a story which explained their actions and why they did what they did. The world-building was absolutely stellar and I definitely plan on reading more from the Married to Magic novels, as well as from Elise Kova’s other series, which I’ve already begun collecting😌. Highly recommend this to anyone who liked fantasy, romance and breathe-taking storytelling😮‍💨🤭❤️"

zoeslitadventures shared a tip "Couldn’t put this book down at all! I enjoyed watching the characters grow and come into their own. Sweet, and Romantic with a hint of spice. Definitely recommend!"

fairy.mcgarry shared a tip "2.5/5 overall fine. Didn’t really believe enemies to lovers, weren’t any compelling trials, didn’t resonate with any characters and very anticlimactic as someone who is used to more action. Skimmed the last 100 pages - very predictable ending"

cassie_delich shared a tip "⭐️ 4/5 🌶 2/5 | First book of the “Married to Magic” series, which are standalone stories in the same world. Fantasy Romance with elves and humans, but introduce other species like the fae and vampires for the coming books. Not a whole lot of spice with more sexual tension than anything, slightly graphic but end up being fade to black. Tropes ~ arranged/destined marriage, unknown power, fulfilling destiny"

frecklefacedfreak shared a tip "The writing, the dialogue, and the main female character were not my cup of tea. Couldn’t even finish the book, the premise could have been interesting if written by someone else with talent.."

his_little_princess shared a tip "Great retelling of the taking of Persephone. Both characters were very likable and there was great character development between the both of them."

bethany_frazier_7114 shared a tip "It was okay. The love was kind of juvenile and both of the main characters were very immature when it came to their emotions. Just kind of fluffy and childish imo."

anna_378 shared a tip "I really liked the style of writing here, my only complaint is that the spice level was probably about a 2/5. However, it was a good enemies to lovers story and I still enjoyed it."

cldknj shared a tip "oh to be sandwiched between these two 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 literally gonna join someone else's relationship 😋 a mix between forbidden love and destined to be together troupes plus very likeable characters NO LOVE TRIANGLE and a strong female lead like ??? what more could u want AND A WOLF DOG why isn't this already on ur shelf"

audreyinjune shared a tip "It had a strong beginning and end, but while it wasn't the most well written book, it was still entertaining. The magic system and Big Problem to overcome was interesting enough that it kept me reading. With the inconsistent quality, characterizations and chemistry, the author additionally falls into some repetitive written vices, like everyone is shocked and staggers every few paragraphs. It might not be a book for anyone other than a casual reader."

sarah_eagans shared a tip "Quick #enemiestolovers read. Really enjoyed the world building Elise Kova did and the descriptions of each type of magic. I’m excited to read more from her."

jayme_delgatto shared a tip "This was an easy read, the story kept an easy yet not lagging pace. Wish there was a bit more relationship development. Would have liked another chapter at the end to determine overall impact of the events but overall a good read."

carissa_9138 shared a tip "I had such hopes for this book- Just look at that cover! Unfortunately, it has a wandering plot line and an annoying main character. I just felt there was so much more that could have been done with this story! Am I glad I read it? Yes, there were parts that kept me turning pages into the late hours of the night. Would I read it again? Ehhhh...#elf #potential #fantasy #romance"

audrey_walters_377 shared a tip "I like the story line the book has great bones to be series not a book because there so much back story and built up that missing to make this a book. It’s boring and romancing in this book is lacking if there was more built up to the romance there be spot at it. Either way good teen romance book for starters."

tehillah_ladan-wolf shared a tip "Amazing book. From the minute I opened to the first chapter I was captivated. I could not put the book down no matter how much I tried. So detailed that you can imagine every little detail of the scene and people. I was so sad when the book ended that I was looking for more. Elise Kova did an amazing job with this book I can’t wait to read the next."