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Ever Blessed
Love, mythology and magic collide in a delicious, action-packed new romantasy series from Australian author and award-winning podcaster Olivia O'Flynn, for all fans of Sarah A Parker, Rebecca Ross and Rebecca Yarros.
She was made of magic and wrath ...
In a world fractured by belief, the ruling gods lay claim to Ever - the ancient magic that sustains the lands. But the Ever is failing, and the gods have turned their wrath on the Ever Blessed, the mortals gifted with access to its deteriorating power. Wars rage, the land withers under an unyielding blight, and the witches cower behind weakening shields ... all while the gods revel in chaos from their isle of luxury.
Captain Elva, warrior princess of Vettona, appears to be the kingdom's last hope for peace. Promised in marriage to the handsome yet infuriating Fynton, heir to the throne of rival Clochain, she must navigate a fragile alliance and her increasing feelings for the one man she cannot trust. But can the two stop fighting long enough to see eye to eye?
Meanwhile, Innes, a witch desperate to conceal her bond with Ever, embarks on a perilous quest to cure the blight. But her path collides with a deadly Vettonian warrior, forcing her to choose between a dangerous love and the salvation of her people.
As ancient powers awaken and allegiances crumble, Elva and Innes must decide where their loyalties lie - love or fidelity, freedom or fate - because the wrong choice means losing everything to the vengeance of the gods.
She was made of magic and wrath ...
In a world fractured by belief, the ruling gods lay claim to Ever - the ancient magic that sustains the lands. But the Ever is failing, and the gods have turned their wrath on the Ever Blessed, the mortals gifted with access to its deteriorating power. Wars rage, the land withers under an unyielding blight, and the witches cower behind weakening shields ... all while the gods revel in chaos from their isle of luxury.
Captain Elva, warrior princess of Vettona, appears to be the kingdom's last hope for peace. Promised in marriage to the handsome yet infuriating Fynton, heir to the throne of rival Clochain, she must navigate a fragile alliance and her increasing feelings for the one man she cannot trust. But can the two stop fighting long enough to see eye to eye?
Meanwhile, Innes, a witch desperate to conceal her bond with Ever, embarks on a perilous quest to cure the blight. But her path collides with a deadly Vettonian warrior, forcing her to choose between a dangerous love and the salvation of her people.
As ancient powers awaken and allegiances crumble, Elva and Innes must decide where their loyalties lie - love or fidelity, freedom or fate - because the wrong choice means losing everything to the vengeance of the gods.
352 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2025
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About the author
Olivia O'Flynn
1 book26 followersOlivia's first job was flattening boxes at her local bookshop. Since then, she's spent more than 10 years as a bookseller, produced erotic literary podcasts and penned award winning audio fiction.
In 2022 her manuscript Hollow Bones was long-listed for the Richell Prize for Emerging Writers, and she was named as one of Radio Today's 30 Under 30 to watch in podcasting. Ever Blessed is her debut novel.
Find her on Instagram and TikTok @oliviaoflynnauthor
In 2022 her manuscript Hollow Bones was long-listed for the Richell Prize for Emerging Writers, and she was named as one of Radio Today's 30 Under 30 to watch in podcasting. Ever Blessed is her debut novel.
Find her on Instagram and TikTok @oliviaoflynnauthor
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July 3, 2025
ever blessed is olivia o’flynn’s debut novel. rich in detail and the world’s extensive histories, olivia o’flynn has introduced a unique magic system based around a person’s ever, a form of magic the characters beliefs and identities are centred around. few humans have access to the ever except for the ever blessed, mortals gifted by the gods themselves, but anyone who has been discovered with accessible ever is persecuted. the world the characters find themselves navigating is fraught with dangers, from internal conflicts and external threats, as the ever is fading and slipping through divine control. this book blends rich magic and political tensions with slow-burning romance and the concept of twinsouls, or fated mates; all within a crumbling world struggling for survival amongst the chaotic turmoil unfurling across the kingdoms. olivia o’flynn’s style of writing delivers an epic, detailed narrative that is complex and multi-layered, and her level of world-building is considerable with a natural insertion of an incredible cast of lgbtqia+ characters and the and the way it’s presented as within this world.
i love the idea of the dual perspectives and the two interwoven stories as they follow different aspects of the world, giving us an interesting and thorough way of exploring the conflict and the environment without relying on one character’s perspective. however, as much as i love this concept, this book is dense in world-building, with a strong emphasis on heavier details around the intricacies of the world’s beliefs and the magic systems, all told through the perspectives of innes, a witch who travels to vicenttia to source a solution to the blight, and elva, a woman warrior who has been betrothed to fynton, the prince of the clochain, to secure a strong, political marriage to protect their people. it was unclear whether innes and elva’s journeys followed the same timeline, or how much difference and distance was between them, and as we followed two distinct storylines a vast majority of this book’s beginning felt rushed and incomplete.
naturally, fantasy books will have incredible world-building; the world and its environments are vastly different from reality so there’s an expectation of there being elaborate exposition. however, i believe it’s fair and reasonable to withhold some details and information if the narrative is set across multiple installments, as you can then slowly unravel the world’s complexities without overwhelming the reader. with how much information was released within a short period, it was difficult to follow the details and remember the information as it was often shared all at once and never reiterated. at times, this made the book feel slow and almost tedious to read with its indigestible content. the author’s use of the ‘tell not show’ method was one of my biggest issues with this book, which failed to make this book engaging. a majority of this book was told through extensive paragraphs of world-building and information dumping, without engaging dialogue or scenes, resulting in no critical thinking or thought processes.
♡ elva + fynton
of the two perspectives, elva and fynton were the most interesting. a marriage of convenience set between two warring kingdoms, not fuelled by enemies to lovers as commonly featured in romantasy. i appreciated the slow burning, natural progression of elva and fynton’s relationship and the way their mutual feelings of attraction unfolded. it wasn’t instantaneous, nor convoluted; and while there aren’t deeper feelings involving love or affection, the physical attraction they shared was honest and natural. it takes over half of this book for the characters to acknowledge each other’s presence and begin growing feelings, and this comes down to the dual story-telling format this author used. due to the lacking scenes between elva and fynton, it does become easy to view their relationship as rushed.
♡ innes + remi
queer representation is something that we need more of in fiction and as excited as i was for remi and innes, the instant-love between them watered down the relationship, making it feel inauthentic and underdeveloped. it’s difficult to balance fated mates—or in the case of ever blessed, a twinsoul—and romance, and more often a fated mates approach results in rushed development and underwhelming connections shared between the two characters. i love slow burning romance and yearning from afar, as it allows readers an opportunity to learn more about the characters, but also come to appreciate the relationship developing across the scenes. unfortunately, remi and innes were a letdown, which is really a shame because they were perhaps the two most interesting characters in this entire book!
with some refinement on the world-building, clearer direction on the two coinciding storylines and further development on the relationships, ever blessed would have been a significantly more engaging fantasy romance! the last forty odd percent of this book had, by far, the most interesting and compelling moments, and exchanges in dialogue, and if this was the standard from the beginning i feel i would have not only rated this book higher, i’d also feel more inclined to continue this series. i adored the romantic progression and the natural growth of the relationship between fyn and elva, and after the riveting ending, i’m desperate to know more.
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˖⁺‧₊♡ pre-read review ⋙
publishers leaving me feeling loved and blessed this week! i can’t wait to read this next.
a massive thank you to olivia o'flynn and harpercollins australia for the gifted e-arc.
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i love the idea of the dual perspectives and the two interwoven stories as they follow different aspects of the world, giving us an interesting and thorough way of exploring the conflict and the environment without relying on one character’s perspective. however, as much as i love this concept, this book is dense in world-building, with a strong emphasis on heavier details around the intricacies of the world’s beliefs and the magic systems, all told through the perspectives of innes, a witch who travels to vicenttia to source a solution to the blight, and elva, a woman warrior who has been betrothed to fynton, the prince of the clochain, to secure a strong, political marriage to protect their people. it was unclear whether innes and elva’s journeys followed the same timeline, or how much difference and distance was between them, and as we followed two distinct storylines a vast majority of this book’s beginning felt rushed and incomplete.
naturally, fantasy books will have incredible world-building; the world and its environments are vastly different from reality so there’s an expectation of there being elaborate exposition. however, i believe it’s fair and reasonable to withhold some details and information if the narrative is set across multiple installments, as you can then slowly unravel the world’s complexities without overwhelming the reader. with how much information was released within a short period, it was difficult to follow the details and remember the information as it was often shared all at once and never reiterated. at times, this made the book feel slow and almost tedious to read with its indigestible content. the author’s use of the ‘tell not show’ method was one of my biggest issues with this book, which failed to make this book engaging. a majority of this book was told through extensive paragraphs of world-building and information dumping, without engaging dialogue or scenes, resulting in no critical thinking or thought processes.
♡ elva + fynton
of the two perspectives, elva and fynton were the most interesting. a marriage of convenience set between two warring kingdoms, not fuelled by enemies to lovers as commonly featured in romantasy. i appreciated the slow burning, natural progression of elva and fynton’s relationship and the way their mutual feelings of attraction unfolded. it wasn’t instantaneous, nor convoluted; and while there aren’t deeper feelings involving love or affection, the physical attraction they shared was honest and natural. it takes over half of this book for the characters to acknowledge each other’s presence and begin growing feelings, and this comes down to the dual story-telling format this author used. due to the lacking scenes between elva and fynton, it does become easy to view their relationship as rushed.
♡ innes + remi
queer representation is something that we need more of in fiction and as excited as i was for remi and innes, the instant-love between them watered down the relationship, making it feel inauthentic and underdeveloped. it’s difficult to balance fated mates—or in the case of ever blessed, a twinsoul—and romance, and more often a fated mates approach results in rushed development and underwhelming connections shared between the two characters. i love slow burning romance and yearning from afar, as it allows readers an opportunity to learn more about the characters, but also come to appreciate the relationship developing across the scenes. unfortunately, remi and innes were a letdown, which is really a shame because they were perhaps the two most interesting characters in this entire book!
with some refinement on the world-building, clearer direction on the two coinciding storylines and further development on the relationships, ever blessed would have been a significantly more engaging fantasy romance! the last forty odd percent of this book had, by far, the most interesting and compelling moments, and exchanges in dialogue, and if this was the standard from the beginning i feel i would have not only rated this book higher, i’d also feel more inclined to continue this series. i adored the romantic progression and the natural growth of the relationship between fyn and elva, and after the riveting ending, i’m desperate to know more.
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˖⁺‧₊♡ pre-read review ⋙
publishers leaving me feeling loved and blessed this week! i can’t wait to read this next.
a massive thank you to olivia o'flynn and harpercollins australia for the gifted e-arc.
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June 5, 2025
WE ARE SO BACK!!!!! Yearning is back. Magic is back. Evil gods are back.
I seriously love when books have really rich mythology and history and this had layers of beautifully crafted, well throughout lore from start to finish. The religious aspect and “gods” were perfectly done, it was deeply rooted into the culture of the story in a way that was easy to understand but still held an erie, mystical and enigmatic tone.
From the origins of the world as we see it, to the wars and rebellions of the past, the nature of the power dynamics and political structures, the magical ability of the witches was wildly interesting and felt very rooted in the natural world, it felt earthy, deep and powerful.
Quick shout out to my Bisexual Queen Elva!! Loved her character from start to finish, a fierce but heartfelt leader, a compassionate friend and totally badass warrior, she put Fynn on HIS (very fine) ASS!! Like walk him like a dog girl.
I’m intrigued to expand more on the Ever, and what its true purpose is and how it relates to the characters going forward. Especially after the plot reveals at the end……. I’m a bit hurt fyi.
Overall this was a wildly interesting, fun, highly entertaining read, I didn’t actually want to put it down and I’m really looking forward to seeing where this series goes.
I seriously love when books have really rich mythology and history and this had layers of beautifully crafted, well throughout lore from start to finish. The religious aspect and “gods” were perfectly done, it was deeply rooted into the culture of the story in a way that was easy to understand but still held an erie, mystical and enigmatic tone.
From the origins of the world as we see it, to the wars and rebellions of the past, the nature of the power dynamics and political structures, the magical ability of the witches was wildly interesting and felt very rooted in the natural world, it felt earthy, deep and powerful.
Quick shout out to my Bisexual Queen Elva!! Loved her character from start to finish, a fierce but heartfelt leader, a compassionate friend and totally badass warrior, she put Fynn on HIS (very fine) ASS!! Like walk him like a dog girl.
I’m intrigued to expand more on the Ever, and what its true purpose is and how it relates to the characters going forward. Especially after the plot reveals at the end……. I’m a bit hurt fyi.
Overall this was a wildly interesting, fun, highly entertaining read, I didn’t actually want to put it down and I’m really looking forward to seeing where this series goes.
April 30, 2025
ARC review
Ever Blessed is the beginning of a promising fantasy romance series, and I really enjoyed the collage of different mythology inspirations at play. I will note the romance is pretty light in this book compared to other romantasy books but I suspect the romance will take up more of the plot in the next book. This was great for me as I much prefer fantasy, but heads up so readers have appropriate expectations.
Captain Elva, warrior princess of Vettona, is promised to Prince Fynton in an effort to bring their nations long-lasting peace. The world they live in has a bloody history of war and vengeful gods, and now the Ever Blessed (those with the innate magical abilities and access to magic's source) are the target. Elva must hide her powers, and play the role of gracious princess to a man she knows almost nothing about for the good of her people. She is also recovering from two heartbreaks, the woman she left behind for her betrothal, and the woman who was killed by Fynton's people in a battle. I think Elva is a decent example of the 'stabby fmc' archetype which I don't love, but she's definitely a strong character and I love that she wasn't made to be naive or infantilised. Fynton was interesting, albeit a little bland, but I didn't get swoon-worthy vibes from him. Avi on the other hand? PLEASE.
The second storyline follows Innes, a witch in hiding, who embarks on a dangerous quest for an explanation and solution for a blight ravaging their land. This brings her into path of a band of Vettonian warriors and into the arms of an unexpected love interest. I much preferred Innes' storyline over Elva's and I wish they were a bit more balanced. Innes has a lot of heart and is willingly to risk her life for the people she cares about, but I felt like she wasn't really a protagonist in her story, everything just kind of happened around her. I also love witches in fantasy in general, so I would've liked more witchy-ness.
Ever Blessed is set in a queer-normative world. There are multiple LGBT characters and relationships which aren't painted as unusual or shameful which is always fantastic. I just really struggled through the middle third of this book, it had a super strong orientation and the ending did a bit of work to redeem it, but I mostly remember struggling to pick it back up.
I am undecided about whether I'll continue the series, but I probably will if I can find a comprehensive recap of book 1 when the time comes because I wouldn't read this again.
Ever Blessed is the beginning of a promising fantasy romance series, and I really enjoyed the collage of different mythology inspirations at play. I will note the romance is pretty light in this book compared to other romantasy books but I suspect the romance will take up more of the plot in the next book. This was great for me as I much prefer fantasy, but heads up so readers have appropriate expectations.
Captain Elva, warrior princess of Vettona, is promised to Prince Fynton in an effort to bring their nations long-lasting peace. The world they live in has a bloody history of war and vengeful gods, and now the Ever Blessed (those with the innate magical abilities and access to magic's source) are the target. Elva must hide her powers, and play the role of gracious princess to a man she knows almost nothing about for the good of her people. She is also recovering from two heartbreaks, the woman she left behind for her betrothal, and the woman who was killed by Fynton's people in a battle. I think Elva is a decent example of the 'stabby fmc' archetype which I don't love, but she's definitely a strong character and I love that she wasn't made to be naive or infantilised. Fynton was interesting, albeit a little bland, but I didn't get swoon-worthy vibes from him. Avi on the other hand? PLEASE.
The second storyline follows Innes, a witch in hiding, who embarks on a dangerous quest for an explanation and solution for a blight ravaging their land. This brings her into path of a band of Vettonian warriors and into the arms of an unexpected love interest. I much preferred Innes' storyline over Elva's and I wish they were a bit more balanced. Innes has a lot of heart and is willingly to risk her life for the people she cares about, but I felt like she wasn't really a protagonist in her story, everything just kind of happened around her. I also love witches in fantasy in general, so I would've liked more witchy-ness.
Ever Blessed is set in a queer-normative world. There are multiple LGBT characters and relationships which aren't painted as unusual or shameful which is always fantastic. I just really struggled through the middle third of this book, it had a super strong orientation and the ending did a bit of work to redeem it, but I mostly remember struggling to pick it back up.
I am undecided about whether I'll continue the series, but I probably will if I can find a comprehensive recap of book 1 when the time comes because I wouldn't read this again.
August 17, 2025
DNF 37%
I really liked the first few chapters and then felt like the story no longer held my interest. The world building was a bit confusing and didn’t feel that connected to the characters to want to continue the story.
I really liked the first few chapters and then felt like the story no longer held my interest. The world building was a bit confusing and didn’t feel that connected to the characters to want to continue the story.
June 22, 2025
For a book that had characters in their early 30’s, they read as the average YA- new adult late teens- early 20’s. This book follows dual plot lines, one of which following Elva and the other following Innes. The idea of a dual plotline was very interesting in theory however it was not executed properly. Both plotlines felt incomplete and rushed as the book was trying to fit too much into the word count. I think it would’ve been better to split this book into 2 and allowed each characters story to develop, breathe, and grow. Due to the dual plotlines, it felt like for most of the book nothing was happening. Jumping between the two perspectives did not allow for their respective storyline’s to develop till 50% into the book, rendering the first half pointless.
One of the main issues I had with this book however was its lack of narrative features in the way it failed to even include a basic narrative function of show don’t tell. Most things in this book were told to the reader through long paragraphs or pages of world building and info dumping which resulted in no critical thinking skills or any kind of thought whatsoever going into this book. I think because of the telling and not showing that was done in this book is why I suffered so much to understand the magic system or the politics of this world, because everything was forced down my throat in a way that wasn’t digestible.
The romance between the 2 couples was subpar. It takes over 50% for the fmc and mmc to to acknowledge each other and start to grow feelings, but considering the first half of the book there are barely any scenes between them, even once they do start blossoming something at 50% it feels insta love and rushed. This is the same with the second perspective and her love interest, while I love seeing queer representation in books, this one started out really good but very quickly turned insta love and rushed as well.
One of the main issues I had with this book however was its lack of narrative features in the way it failed to even include a basic narrative function of show don’t tell. Most things in this book were told to the reader through long paragraphs or pages of world building and info dumping which resulted in no critical thinking skills or any kind of thought whatsoever going into this book. I think because of the telling and not showing that was done in this book is why I suffered so much to understand the magic system or the politics of this world, because everything was forced down my throat in a way that wasn’t digestible.
The romance between the 2 couples was subpar. It takes over 50% for the fmc and mmc to to acknowledge each other and start to grow feelings, but considering the first half of the book there are barely any scenes between them, even once they do start blossoming something at 50% it feels insta love and rushed. This is the same with the second perspective and her love interest, while I love seeing queer representation in books, this one started out really good but very quickly turned insta love and rushed as well.
April 19, 2025
I was generously gifted a beautiful proof ARC copy by Harper Collins Aus (Harper Voyager) and I am happily leaving my review! ❤️ Thank you! 🦋✨
⭐⭐⭐⭐ = 4 stars!
Ever Blessed is the debut novel from Olivia O’Flynn – a fast-paced romantasy perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Bridge Kingdom. Set in a world where the ruling Gods control the Ever – a primal source of magic that's beginning to fade – the story explores what happens when that power starts slipping through divine fingers. The Gods turn their wrath on the Ever Blessed, mortals once revered but now blamed, plunging the world into chaos.
This book blends rich magic, political tension, and slow-burning romance, all within a crumbling world that feels both epic and intimate. Olivia’s writing is thoughtful and just the right amount of complex – layered enough to intrigue, but still accessible. Her magic system is closely tied to belief and identity, which adds emotional depth to both the worldbuilding and character arcs.
Told in dual third-person POVs, the pacing is quick, the chapter lengths are well-balanced, and the romance – particularly between Elva and Fynton – is a definite highlight for me. Their relationship builds with tension, growth, and emotional payoff that fans of slow burns will really appreciate. I really appreciated that the characters were older, and Elva was a likable main character with realistic strengths and flaws. All of the characters were well-developed and compelling, and the last few chapters had me on the edge of my seat!
What to expect:
✨ Dual POVs
🦋 Magic & Mythology
💙 Strong Female Leads
✨ Gods, Witches & Mortals
🦋 Slow Burn + Spice
💙 Queer Rep
✨ Enemies to Lovers
🦋 Political Intrigue & Shifting Alliances
💙 Insta Love (in one POV)
If I had one small personal critique, it would be the insta-love between Innes and Remi. While the twinsoul concept explains their immediate bond, I tend to prefer a bit more buildup and emotional tension in romance – those moments of yearning and connection that really make it resonate. That said, Elva’s storyline definitely delivered on that front, so it balanced out nicely overall. The queer representation was a lovely touch as well.
All in all, this is a strong and promising debut. With vivid worldbuilding, compelling stakes, and characters you genuinely want to root for, Ever Blessed is a series starter worth diving into. I’m excited to see where Olivia O’Flynn takes us next!
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⭐⭐⭐⭐ = 4 stars!
Ever Blessed is the debut novel from Olivia O’Flynn – a fast-paced romantasy perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Bridge Kingdom. Set in a world where the ruling Gods control the Ever – a primal source of magic that's beginning to fade – the story explores what happens when that power starts slipping through divine fingers. The Gods turn their wrath on the Ever Blessed, mortals once revered but now blamed, plunging the world into chaos.
This book blends rich magic, political tension, and slow-burning romance, all within a crumbling world that feels both epic and intimate. Olivia’s writing is thoughtful and just the right amount of complex – layered enough to intrigue, but still accessible. Her magic system is closely tied to belief and identity, which adds emotional depth to both the worldbuilding and character arcs.
Told in dual third-person POVs, the pacing is quick, the chapter lengths are well-balanced, and the romance – particularly between Elva and Fynton – is a definite highlight for me. Their relationship builds with tension, growth, and emotional payoff that fans of slow burns will really appreciate. I really appreciated that the characters were older, and Elva was a likable main character with realistic strengths and flaws. All of the characters were well-developed and compelling, and the last few chapters had me on the edge of my seat!
What to expect:
✨ Dual POVs
🦋 Magic & Mythology
💙 Strong Female Leads
✨ Gods, Witches & Mortals
🦋 Slow Burn + Spice
💙 Queer Rep
✨ Enemies to Lovers
🦋 Political Intrigue & Shifting Alliances
💙 Insta Love (in one POV)
If I had one small personal critique, it would be the insta-love between Innes and Remi. While the twinsoul concept explains their immediate bond, I tend to prefer a bit more buildup and emotional tension in romance – those moments of yearning and connection that really make it resonate. That said, Elva’s storyline definitely delivered on that front, so it balanced out nicely overall. The queer representation was a lovely touch as well.
All in all, this is a strong and promising debut. With vivid worldbuilding, compelling stakes, and characters you genuinely want to root for, Ever Blessed is a series starter worth diving into. I’m excited to see where Olivia O’Flynn takes us next!
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June 9, 2025
✨3.5 stars ✨
🌶️ 0.5 spice 🌶️
”Truth or lie?”
“Lie,”
“I would never have chosen you.”
First off, thank you to Harper Voyager for allowing me an e-arc of this book on netgalley in exchange for an honest review. The book is now out everyone!
What to expect in this
* Slow burn romance
* Unique magic system
* Arranged marriage between kingdoms
* Strong female leads
* Two main couples
* A sapphic romance
* Gods
* Witches
* Female Warriors
This was a really interesting book. I found that the unique magic system with the Ever was a really fun and engaging storyline.
The mythology to this book was beautifully done I must say. I found it extremely well written and all the characters were thought out very well.
The FMCs in this. Oh my girl boss. We have Elva, a warrior princess who agreed to an arranged marriage with a rival kingdom to gain hopefully peace.
And on the other side we have, Innes, a witch who is trying to find answers to the blight curse.
Both of these characters were so entertaining. Also massive bonus that both part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Both were so powerful in different ways but both on quests to save their world. I loved the parallels between them but the underlying message being that they were both strong and powerful women.
Now, the romance. Oh my.
The romance between Fynton and Elva brought so much tension and slow yearning. I was a puddle.
And then the romance between Innes and Remi was so strong and almost tragic in a way. I truly had so much fun.
I will say, there was a few moments during the book where I just didn’t have a draw to want to pick it up. That may just be because of busy scheduling and life but there wasn’t that drastic pull to continue reading. However, in saying that. That ending. WILD. I definitely will be reading the next book!
Check TWs and CWs
Happy reading 🩶
🌶️ 0.5 spice 🌶️
”Truth or lie?”
“Lie,”
“I would never have chosen you.”
First off, thank you to Harper Voyager for allowing me an e-arc of this book on netgalley in exchange for an honest review. The book is now out everyone!
What to expect in this
* Slow burn romance
* Unique magic system
* Arranged marriage between kingdoms
* Strong female leads
* Two main couples
* A sapphic romance
* Gods
* Witches
* Female Warriors
This was a really interesting book. I found that the unique magic system with the Ever was a really fun and engaging storyline.
The mythology to this book was beautifully done I must say. I found it extremely well written and all the characters were thought out very well.
The FMCs in this. Oh my girl boss. We have Elva, a warrior princess who agreed to an arranged marriage with a rival kingdom to gain hopefully peace.
And on the other side we have, Innes, a witch who is trying to find answers to the blight curse.
Both of these characters were so entertaining. Also massive bonus that both part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Both were so powerful in different ways but both on quests to save their world. I loved the parallels between them but the underlying message being that they were both strong and powerful women.
Now, the romance. Oh my.
The romance between Fynton and Elva brought so much tension and slow yearning. I was a puddle.
And then the romance between Innes and Remi was so strong and almost tragic in a way. I truly had so much fun.
I will say, there was a few moments during the book where I just didn’t have a draw to want to pick it up. That may just be because of busy scheduling and life but there wasn’t that drastic pull to continue reading. However, in saying that. That ending. WILD. I definitely will be reading the next book!
Check TWs and CWs
Happy reading 🩶
March 26, 2025
In a world on the brink of collapse, Ever Blessed weaves a tale of political intrigue, ancient magic, and the fragile balance between love and duty. The ruling Gods control the Ever, a powerful magic that sustains the lands, but as the magic begins to falter, the Gods turn their wrath on the Ever Blessed—mortals gifted with its diminishing power. With the world in chaos, Elva, the warrior princess of Vettona, is thrust into a fragile alliance with Fynton, the heir to the rival kingdom of Clochain. Though promised to him in marriage, Elva struggles with growing feelings for the man she can’t trust, leading to tension and emotional complexity.
Simultaneously, Innes, a Witch who hides her bond with the Ever, embarks on a dangerous quest to cure the blight that threatens her world. Her path unexpectedly crosses with Elva’s kingdom, forcing Innes to make a heart-wrenching decision between her love for a warrior and her duty to save her people.
With a vivid backdrop of a dying world, Ever Blessed is a gripping blend of political intrigue, shifting allegiances, and emotional stakes. Both Elva and Innes face personal and external battles, making choices that could reshape their fates. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, freedom, and the cost of making the wrong decision in a world where even the Gods are not above vengeance. It's a story that leaves you questioning: can love truly save the world, or will duty reign supreme?
One of the most powerful aspects of Ever Blessed is the LGBTQ+ representation. Elva's internal struggles, as she navigates her feelings and the expectations placed upon her, resonated deeply with me. The emotional depth of her journey made me tear up, and the way the book handled her story made me feel so seen and understood. It’s a beautiful, authentic portrayal that I will always cherish.
The slow burn of Elva and Fynton’s romance was worth every moment of anticipation. Their journey is one of emotional growth, trust, and tension, and when their connection finally ignites, it’s nothing short of powerful.
This was my first Olivia O'Flynn book, and I can without a doubt say that I will forever be reading any book she puts out. Her masterful world-building, complex characters, and emotionally charged storytelling have made me a devoted fan. Ever Blessed is a captivating read that ensures I’ll be eagerly anticipating her future works!
This book was an easy 5-star read for me, and I will forever be recommending it to anyone and everyone who will listen to me!
Thank you so much to NetGalley and HarperCollins Australia for allowing me early access to read the uncorrected reading copy ARC— all opinions are mine alone.
Simultaneously, Innes, a Witch who hides her bond with the Ever, embarks on a dangerous quest to cure the blight that threatens her world. Her path unexpectedly crosses with Elva’s kingdom, forcing Innes to make a heart-wrenching decision between her love for a warrior and her duty to save her people.
With a vivid backdrop of a dying world, Ever Blessed is a gripping blend of political intrigue, shifting allegiances, and emotional stakes. Both Elva and Innes face personal and external battles, making choices that could reshape their fates. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, freedom, and the cost of making the wrong decision in a world where even the Gods are not above vengeance. It's a story that leaves you questioning: can love truly save the world, or will duty reign supreme?
One of the most powerful aspects of Ever Blessed is the LGBTQ+ representation. Elva's internal struggles, as she navigates her feelings and the expectations placed upon her, resonated deeply with me. The emotional depth of her journey made me tear up, and the way the book handled her story made me feel so seen and understood. It’s a beautiful, authentic portrayal that I will always cherish.
The slow burn of Elva and Fynton’s romance was worth every moment of anticipation. Their journey is one of emotional growth, trust, and tension, and when their connection finally ignites, it’s nothing short of powerful.
This was my first Olivia O'Flynn book, and I can without a doubt say that I will forever be reading any book she puts out. Her masterful world-building, complex characters, and emotionally charged storytelling have made me a devoted fan. Ever Blessed is a captivating read that ensures I’ll be eagerly anticipating her future works!
This book was an easy 5-star read for me, and I will forever be recommending it to anyone and everyone who will listen to me!
Thank you so much to NetGalley and HarperCollins Australia for allowing me early access to read the uncorrected reading copy ARC— all opinions are mine alone.
April 29, 2025
I was lucky enough to read an ARC for Olivia O’Flynn’s upcoming debut novel, Ever Blessed!!
This is a dual POV story, with two strong female leads. Elva is a fierce warrior with a spark of magic in her chest, and Innes is a powerful witch with the ability to heal. But in a world where the gods have a monopoly over magic, both women’s very existence is heresy. They both have something to hide, and a lot to lose, but as wars are waged and magic is fading they must each overcome inner battles in order to fight to protect their people.
This is a story of ancient magic and mythology, corrupt and vengeful gods, magical bonds, slowburn romance, and fragile alliances…
It also has queer representation in one of its romance subplots!!
Can’t wait for the sequel.
This is a dual POV story, with two strong female leads. Elva is a fierce warrior with a spark of magic in her chest, and Innes is a powerful witch with the ability to heal. But in a world where the gods have a monopoly over magic, both women’s very existence is heresy. They both have something to hide, and a lot to lose, but as wars are waged and magic is fading they must each overcome inner battles in order to fight to protect their people.
This is a story of ancient magic and mythology, corrupt and vengeful gods, magical bonds, slowburn romance, and fragile alliances…
It also has queer representation in one of its romance subplots!!
Can’t wait for the sequel.
September 16, 2025
The book looked pretty
June 3, 2025
This debut from Olivia? So freaking good.
Ever Blessed is a dual POV romantasy that follows Elva 🤺 a Vettonian warrior captain secretly carrying a spark of forbidden magic and Innes, a witch in hiding trying to figure out why the world’s magic (the Ever) is fading. The two of them are on separate but tangled-up paths, and watching their journeys unfold had me completely locked in.
I loved the dual POV setup. Elva is bold, stubborn, and everything I want in a warrior heroine. Innes has this quiet strength and soft complexity that really grew on me. And the side characters? Obsessed. Fynton is the aloof, sexy prince (yes please), Avi and Oriann had me snort laughing, and Remi + the rest of the warrior women? Certified badasses. I LIVE for these types of side characters.
Tropes & Themes I loved:
✨Arranged marriage
✨Fated mates (twinsouls!)
✨Forced proximity
✨ Found family
✨Trials
The romance is slow burn with just the right amount of tension (you know I live for that emotional chaos). There’s an arranged marriage situation with forced proximity, and also a fated mates arc (they’re called “twinsouls” and I’m a sucker).
The magic system was super interesting, still a bit mysterious, but I feel like we’re only scratching the surface of what the Ever really is. If you liked the early Throne of Glass books, this gives off similar vibes but with a little extra spice and some gorgeous myth-inspired worldbuilding.
Honestly, this has so much potential as the start of something big. I’ll be watching this series closely, because once Olivia really hits her stride? It’s over for us all.
Ever Blessed is a dual POV romantasy that follows Elva 🤺 a Vettonian warrior captain secretly carrying a spark of forbidden magic and Innes, a witch in hiding trying to figure out why the world’s magic (the Ever) is fading. The two of them are on separate but tangled-up paths, and watching their journeys unfold had me completely locked in.
I loved the dual POV setup. Elva is bold, stubborn, and everything I want in a warrior heroine. Innes has this quiet strength and soft complexity that really grew on me. And the side characters? Obsessed. Fynton is the aloof, sexy prince (yes please), Avi and Oriann had me snort laughing, and Remi + the rest of the warrior women? Certified badasses. I LIVE for these types of side characters.
Tropes & Themes I loved:
✨Arranged marriage
✨Fated mates (twinsouls!)
✨Forced proximity
✨ Found family
✨Trials
The romance is slow burn with just the right amount of tension (you know I live for that emotional chaos). There’s an arranged marriage situation with forced proximity, and also a fated mates arc (they’re called “twinsouls” and I’m a sucker).
The magic system was super interesting, still a bit mysterious, but I feel like we’re only scratching the surface of what the Ever really is. If you liked the early Throne of Glass books, this gives off similar vibes but with a little extra spice and some gorgeous myth-inspired worldbuilding.
Honestly, this has so much potential as the start of something big. I’ll be watching this series closely, because once Olivia really hits her stride? It’s over for us all.
June 7, 2025
Ever Blessed is a thunderous, feminist fantasy that pulses with wrath, reverence, and romance. From the very first page, Olivia O’Flynn weaves a tale that is both lyrical and biting—fierce in its anger and soft in its longing.
Told in third person with dual POVs, this story balances two love arcs, and somehow makes both feel equally compelling. I was absolutely rooting for Elva and Fyn the whole way through—Elva is strong and independent, and Fyn? That icy, broody energy had me hooked. Watching their connection melt through shared purpose and sharp banter was a highlight. (Bonus points for a delicious “touch her and die” moment.)
The second arc brings us a sapphic romance that’s tender, fated, and full of longing. While their bond leans more into the instalove trope, it still carried emotional weight and beauty—and offered a gorgeous contrast to the simmering slow-burn of Elva and Fyn. The transitions between storylines are seamless—no tonal whiplash, just a satisfying rhythm that carries you steadily through grief, rage, and renewal.
The final twists? Chef’s kiss. I didn’t see them coming, and they’ve left me feral for book two.
If you love your fantasy poetic, feminist, and emotionally layered—with a splash of divine retribution and romantic tension—Ever Blessed deserves a spot on your altar (or TBR).
Told in third person with dual POVs, this story balances two love arcs, and somehow makes both feel equally compelling. I was absolutely rooting for Elva and Fyn the whole way through—Elva is strong and independent, and Fyn? That icy, broody energy had me hooked. Watching their connection melt through shared purpose and sharp banter was a highlight. (Bonus points for a delicious “touch her and die” moment.)
The second arc brings us a sapphic romance that’s tender, fated, and full of longing. While their bond leans more into the instalove trope, it still carried emotional weight and beauty—and offered a gorgeous contrast to the simmering slow-burn of Elva and Fyn. The transitions between storylines are seamless—no tonal whiplash, just a satisfying rhythm that carries you steadily through grief, rage, and renewal.
The final twists? Chef’s kiss. I didn’t see them coming, and they’ve left me feral for book two.
If you love your fantasy poetic, feminist, and emotionally layered—with a splash of divine retribution and romantic tension—Ever Blessed deserves a spot on your altar (or TBR).
June 6, 2025
This debut novel introduces a world rich in history, mythology and a tense political landscape.
It follows two POV’s - A human warrior princess who is hiding her magical ability and a witch who must journey to the human lands to investigate the dwindling magic or Ever.
Ever blessed had such a unique take on some of the popular romantasy tropes. The arranged marriage was among kingdoms at war and set against a series of religious trials. Following two unrelated characters also meant that we were treated to two different romantic pursuits.
There was a lot of lore and history in this book, and it was introduced in a way that wasn’t too sudden or info dumpy. However it can be difficult to follow detailed worldbuilding in an alternating POV style novel.
Thankyou to Harpervoyager for a review copy of this book.
Narration: dual character, third person POV
Spice: 1/5
Tropes:
- Arranged marriage
- Fated mates
- Politics & Religion
- MF & FF romance
- Religious Trials
- Forbidden magic
- Queer rep
Similar Titles:
- Faebound
- the Bridge Kingdom
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It follows two POV’s - A human warrior princess who is hiding her magical ability and a witch who must journey to the human lands to investigate the dwindling magic or Ever.
Ever blessed had such a unique take on some of the popular romantasy tropes. The arranged marriage was among kingdoms at war and set against a series of religious trials. Following two unrelated characters also meant that we were treated to two different romantic pursuits.
There was a lot of lore and history in this book, and it was introduced in a way that wasn’t too sudden or info dumpy. However it can be difficult to follow detailed worldbuilding in an alternating POV style novel.
Thankyou to Harpervoyager for a review copy of this book.
Narration: dual character, third person POV
Spice: 1/5
Tropes:
- Arranged marriage
- Fated mates
- Politics & Religion
- MF & FF romance
- Religious Trials
- Forbidden magic
- Queer rep
Similar Titles:
- Faebound
- the Bridge Kingdom
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June 13, 2025
I think this is one of the best books I've read this year! It's easily a 5 star read for me. Olivia O'Flynn, you are such a talent AND AN AUSSIE!!
I devoured this book and did not want it to end, so much so that I switched to the audiobook when I had to stop reading and drive to work and back (an hour each way). The audiobook was equally brilliant and I was captivated by the narrator.
I'll update and write a more detailed review when I get a chance but having JUST finished, I had to come and share just how much I loved it. I was fortunate enough to be gifted a physical copy from Harper Collins Australia (which in itself meant I was already invested). This book was sooo good that I was compelled to go and buy myself a signed copy from Avid Bookstore in Brisbane as I HAD to have the final copy with the beautiful cover for my bookshelf. Now, I am sad I have finished and eagerly awaiting Ever Cursed but just have to calm my ever and be patient.
I devoured this book and did not want it to end, so much so that I switched to the audiobook when I had to stop reading and drive to work and back (an hour each way). The audiobook was equally brilliant and I was captivated by the narrator.
I'll update and write a more detailed review when I get a chance but having JUST finished, I had to come and share just how much I loved it. I was fortunate enough to be gifted a physical copy from Harper Collins Australia (which in itself meant I was already invested). This book was sooo good that I was compelled to go and buy myself a signed copy from Avid Bookstore in Brisbane as I HAD to have the final copy with the beautiful cover for my bookshelf. Now, I am sad I have finished and eagerly awaiting Ever Cursed but just have to calm my ever and be patient.
July 17, 2025
An amazing debut!
What I loved:
🤺 The Vettonian Warriors!!
I love female friendship and the dynamic between the warriors was really lovely to read
🏟 The Writing and the World
The writing style was easy to read and I really enjoyed learning about the landscapes and cultures of Vettona vs Cailoch. I particularly loved Vettona and how egalitarian the society was
💛 Varied Characters
I loved that everybody in this book is so nice and strong in different ways. We don't just have the FMC badass female (which we still have!!). We also have a baddie healer, and our love interest who is not your stereotypical shadow daddy (I have read too many of them recently).
What I liked:
🌳 General Plotline
I thought the central conflict was interesting, with a unique magic system that I wanted to learn more about. I just wish the book was longer as I felt there was not enough time for the plot to develop into something more gripping
Overall, I am looking forwards to see how the series develops!
What I loved:
🤺 The Vettonian Warriors!!
I love female friendship and the dynamic between the warriors was really lovely to read
🏟 The Writing and the World
The writing style was easy to read and I really enjoyed learning about the landscapes and cultures of Vettona vs Cailoch. I particularly loved Vettona and how egalitarian the society was
💛 Varied Characters
I loved that everybody in this book is so nice and strong in different ways. We don't just have the FMC badass female (which we still have!!). We also have a baddie healer, and our love interest who is not your stereotypical shadow daddy (I have read too many of them recently).
What I liked:
🌳 General Plotline
I thought the central conflict was interesting, with a unique magic system that I wanted to learn more about. I just wish the book was longer as I felt there was not enough time for the plot to develop into something more gripping
Overall, I am looking forwards to see how the series develops!
May 4, 2025
I would like to thank Olivia O’Flynn and HarperCollins Australia for allowing me to review Ever Blessed through being offered an eARC via NetGalley.
This book is full of detailed world building, political intrigue, magic and mythology, a bit of spice and wonderfully interesting characters.
I really enjoyed reading about Captain Elva, warrior princess of Vettona, betrothed to Prince Fynton in the hope of bringing peace to their warring nations.
Also, following Innes story, a healing witch, trying to find a way to save the land from a ravaging blight, was very interesting.
There were a few times where the writing had an innate ability to elicit the feelings of the characters, especially how Elva felt about Advisor Gudren. These were moments of highly immersive storytelling.
I can’t wait to see more of Elva and Innes intertwining story.
This book is full of detailed world building, political intrigue, magic and mythology, a bit of spice and wonderfully interesting characters.
I really enjoyed reading about Captain Elva, warrior princess of Vettona, betrothed to Prince Fynton in the hope of bringing peace to their warring nations.
Also, following Innes story, a healing witch, trying to find a way to save the land from a ravaging blight, was very interesting.
There were a few times where the writing had an innate ability to elicit the feelings of the characters, especially how Elva felt about Advisor Gudren. These were moments of highly immersive storytelling.
I can’t wait to see more of Elva and Innes intertwining story.
June 6, 2025
I loved this book. I started really slow (thanks life) but once I sat down it was game over. I INHALED this book. It had me hooked from start to finish. I loved our FMCs, Innes and Elva. The MMC grew on me. Avi and Orianna. The ending! The twists. I did NOT pick that. My mind was shattered, my heart was broken and I need book 2, stat.
The magic system was unique, I love the concept of wells to be drawn from. Arranged marriages, twin souls, LGBTQIA+ rep, magic, witches, gods, dannan, secrets, sacrifice, love.
Congratulations to Olivia on this release. This book is going to live rent free in my head. Thank you to Harper Voyager for this gifted copy.
The magic system was unique, I love the concept of wells to be drawn from. Arranged marriages, twin souls, LGBTQIA+ rep, magic, witches, gods, dannan, secrets, sacrifice, love.
Congratulations to Olivia on this release. This book is going to live rent free in my head. Thank you to Harper Voyager for this gifted copy.
June 26, 2025
Review: Ever Blessed by Olivia O’Flynn
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ – Queendoms, crumbling gods, and a debut that absolutely delivers
Okay, I’m just going to say it: Ever Blessed is one of those debuts that makes you pause and go, “Wait, this is her first book?” Because Olivia O’Flynn came out swinging with this one. It’s rich, layered, emotional, and so unapologetically queer in the best way.
Set in a world where divine magic (called Ever) is slowly failing, we follow two fantastic women—Elva, a warrior princess stuck in a political marriage, and Innes, a witch trying to hide her dangerous bond with the Ever itself. Both of them are caught in crumbling kingdoms, angry gods, and the kind of heavy choices that leave no one unchanged.
Honestly, this book just hit. Here’s why:
Elva and Fynton’s dynamic surprised me, in a good way. It’s not your typical enemies to lovers (thank god). Instead, we get this slow-build relationship based on some tense awkward moments that flows into mutual respect and shared responsibility. Their chemistry felt real, not rushed, and I loved how it unfolded over time rather than being instant sparks. It felt earned, and that made it even better.
The next coupling centers around Innes. Sapphic romance? Yes, please. I was genuinely excited to see this pairing, and the way their story tackled fate, secrecy, and emotional vulnerability made it feel fresh. Their bond isn’t dramatic for the sake of drama.... it’s tender, complicated, and beautifully balanced against the chaos of the world around them.
The magic system? The Ever is such an intriguing concept, magic as both a gift and a burden, and the way it’s woven into every aspect of society and identity feels thoughtful and balanced
.
Plus, I adored that queerness was just naturally part of this world. No fuss, no explanation. Just there. As it should be.
Oh and can we talk about queendom? This was the first time I’ve read a book that used the term so confidently and consistently, and honestly, I was living for it.
Also, a personal shoutout to Avi—Elva’s bodyguard and walking golden retriever. He’s loyal, soft-hearted, and added a much-needed warmth to some of the heavier moments.
Olivia’s writing style is detailed without being dense. There’s a lot of mythology and politics to chew on, but it never drags. I appreciated the dual POVs too, it gave the story more scope and helped explore different parts of the world without feeling overwhelming.
In the end, Ever Blessed is about more than gods and kingdoms. It’s about love in all its forms -messy, complicated, defiant love - and what it means to hold onto that when the world is falling apart.
This is an easy 4.5 star read for me. Honestly, I’m already excited for book two. If you like Penn Cole, Rebecca Yarros, or want a romantasy that actually feels real while still bringing the grit, this one belongs on your shelf.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ – Queendoms, crumbling gods, and a debut that absolutely delivers
Okay, I’m just going to say it: Ever Blessed is one of those debuts that makes you pause and go, “Wait, this is her first book?” Because Olivia O’Flynn came out swinging with this one. It’s rich, layered, emotional, and so unapologetically queer in the best way.
Set in a world where divine magic (called Ever) is slowly failing, we follow two fantastic women—Elva, a warrior princess stuck in a political marriage, and Innes, a witch trying to hide her dangerous bond with the Ever itself. Both of them are caught in crumbling kingdoms, angry gods, and the kind of heavy choices that leave no one unchanged.
Honestly, this book just hit. Here’s why:
Elva and Fynton’s dynamic surprised me, in a good way. It’s not your typical enemies to lovers (thank god). Instead, we get this slow-build relationship based on some tense awkward moments that flows into mutual respect and shared responsibility. Their chemistry felt real, not rushed, and I loved how it unfolded over time rather than being instant sparks. It felt earned, and that made it even better.
The next coupling centers around Innes. Sapphic romance? Yes, please. I was genuinely excited to see this pairing, and the way their story tackled fate, secrecy, and emotional vulnerability made it feel fresh. Their bond isn’t dramatic for the sake of drama.... it’s tender, complicated, and beautifully balanced against the chaos of the world around them.
The magic system? The Ever is such an intriguing concept, magic as both a gift and a burden, and the way it’s woven into every aspect of society and identity feels thoughtful and balanced
.
Plus, I adored that queerness was just naturally part of this world. No fuss, no explanation. Just there. As it should be.
Oh and can we talk about queendom? This was the first time I’ve read a book that used the term so confidently and consistently, and honestly, I was living for it.
Also, a personal shoutout to Avi—Elva’s bodyguard and walking golden retriever. He’s loyal, soft-hearted, and added a much-needed warmth to some of the heavier moments.
Olivia’s writing style is detailed without being dense. There’s a lot of mythology and politics to chew on, but it never drags. I appreciated the dual POVs too, it gave the story more scope and helped explore different parts of the world without feeling overwhelming.
In the end, Ever Blessed is about more than gods and kingdoms. It’s about love in all its forms -messy, complicated, defiant love - and what it means to hold onto that when the world is falling apart.
This is an easy 4.5 star read for me. Honestly, I’m already excited for book two. If you like Penn Cole, Rebecca Yarros, or want a romantasy that actually feels real while still bringing the grit, this one belongs on your shelf.
June 9, 2025
⭐️4 Stars⭐️
Romantasy fans will be frantic for the sequel once they’ve read this fabulous debut, Ever Blessed by Olivia O'Flynn! The story follows two women, a princess and a witch and I loved their dual perspectives.
The world is ruled by vengeful gods and ancient magic but the lands are in blight and the Ever is failing. I love the magic system and the characters in this book . There is a slow burn romance (I expect this will develop more in the sequel) and there are multiple LGBT characters.
Captain Elva who is a Vettonian Warrior captain and also a Princess who must hide her powers of Ever. Elva is to be betrothed to Prince Fynton from the rival kingdom of Clochain in the hope of saving her people from war and forming an alliance. Prince Fynton is attractive, a reluctant husband to be and appears distant.
Innes is a witch and healer in hiding and she sets off on a quest to protect her people and to learn why the Ever is dwindling.
Elva and Innes are worlds apart but I loved how their stories connected, I found the story intriguing and look forward to sequel.
Publication Date 04 June 2025
Publisher Voyager AU
Thank you to the lovely teams at Harper Voyager Australia & Harper Collins Australia for a copy of the book to read.
Romantasy fans will be frantic for the sequel once they’ve read this fabulous debut, Ever Blessed by Olivia O'Flynn! The story follows two women, a princess and a witch and I loved their dual perspectives.
The world is ruled by vengeful gods and ancient magic but the lands are in blight and the Ever is failing. I love the magic system and the characters in this book . There is a slow burn romance (I expect this will develop more in the sequel) and there are multiple LGBT characters.
Captain Elva who is a Vettonian Warrior captain and also a Princess who must hide her powers of Ever. Elva is to be betrothed to Prince Fynton from the rival kingdom of Clochain in the hope of saving her people from war and forming an alliance. Prince Fynton is attractive, a reluctant husband to be and appears distant.
Innes is a witch and healer in hiding and she sets off on a quest to protect her people and to learn why the Ever is dwindling.
Elva and Innes are worlds apart but I loved how their stories connected, I found the story intriguing and look forward to sequel.
Publication Date 04 June 2025
Publisher Voyager AU
Thank you to the lovely teams at Harper Voyager Australia & Harper Collins Australia for a copy of the book to read.
June 8, 2025
It took me a bit of time to get a good grasp of what was happening but when I did, I really loved what I was reading.
Beautifully layered characters, dual POV, excellent world building, political instability and a rich backdrop of mythology, history and ancient magic makes for a really enjoyable debut story.
*Many thanks to Harper Collins for the eARC via NetGalley.
Beautifully layered characters, dual POV, excellent world building, political instability and a rich backdrop of mythology, history and ancient magic makes for a really enjoyable debut story.
*Many thanks to Harper Collins for the eARC via NetGalley.
August 10, 2025
Wow! This book had my hooked 30 pages in, the world building the dual story lines, the character development all of it was 11/10. The double twist at the end had my gasping when I realised I had turned to the last page. I absolutely cannot wait for book two! Olivia O'Flynn you have absolutely nailed this!!
March 13, 2025
The world was a bit confusing but I really enjoyed it!
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September 15, 2025DNF 34%
i read 120 pages of this and literally couldn’t keep going. I was so bored of the characters and the storyline. I wanted to enjoy this so badly but i just couldn’t.
I did love the world building, the cover and the concept but it just didn’t work for me.
i read 120 pages of this and literally couldn’t keep going. I was so bored of the characters and the storyline. I wanted to enjoy this so badly but i just couldn’t.
I did love the world building, the cover and the concept but it just didn’t work for me.
September 18, 2025
Mythological fantasy romance meets the marriage of convenience of The Hurricane Wars meets The Wolf and The Woodsman’s warring beliefs and prejudice against pagans in O’Flynn’s debut starring warrior women, nations at war, the two royals who may stop it and the meddling demigods in between. Ever Blessed commences with lush descriptive prose that promises intricate world building and thorough character exploration sweltering with opposing beliefs and the two very different nations and their gods at the core of the conflict, but unfortunately turned almost immediately to a repetitive merry-go-round of clipped dialogue, vague character development and overbearing information dumping that still left me with more questions than answers.
The writing began to feel tedious and generic after a short while, lacking any true emotion behind it, and each character despite being all in their late twenties and early thirties, acted like unbranded protagonists fit for ya novels.
O’Flynn’s obsession with telling how each character felt without showcasing any detail and depth made me struggle through this whole novel, which was a shame since the premise was brimming with potential. This did feel more like an unedited draft than a fully published book.
The writing began to feel tedious and generic after a short while, lacking any true emotion behind it, and each character despite being all in their late twenties and early thirties, acted like unbranded protagonists fit for ya novels.
O’Flynn’s obsession with telling how each character felt without showcasing any detail and depth made me struggle through this whole novel, which was a shame since the premise was brimming with potential. This did feel more like an unedited draft than a fully published book.
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July 19, 2025This is a DNF for me at 89%.
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Plot
The plot follows Elva, Captain of the Vettonia Warrior's, as she's marriage off to the son of the leader of their neighbouring kingdom. She's also Ever Blessed, meaning she's touched by the poorly explained magic of this world, a magic that has been banned for sometime.
The premise of this story is wonderful. Two opposing kingdoms being brought together by their over achieving children, with a mix of magic woven in. What's not to like?
Pacing - overall this felt quite slow. There's two POV's in this story - Elva's and Innes (a witch), and both their perspectives meander around a lot. There are pages of fast pace, but also a lot of nothing really happening, which was a shame. The dual POV did a real disservice to the overall plot, and I think this is because the two never really crossed at any point for anything meaningful, it just felt like two entirely separate stories.
World Building - this age old problem unfortunately sat very much in the telling box. I loved all the ideas, and I am still intrigued by the political and spiritual background, but I found the portrayal quite bland. Stuff just wasn't explained as well as it should have been.
The parts that interested me the most in this story was the surprise marriage trials, but even these were poorly explained and quite short. The first trial involves them picking the 'correct' blessed stones, which they manage by what is apparently blind luck. While there was an attempt at explaining where the stones came from, this didn't really make any sense to me as the reader and as soon as it's finished they're shuffled out and the end. No follow up, they just pick the stones and badum, done. I felt the second trial followed the same theme, and unfortunately didn't get to the third.
What I wanted was more trials! More peril, whether that was actual or assumed for both lead characters. This was such a wonderful idea, and I wish this had had more focus in the story.
Characters
FMC
Elva, despite being a decorated warrior, is as flat as a pancake. I did not find a single thing about her interesting; her heritage, her slightly rubbish Blessed power or her forays into the sea. She was boring and I didn't care what happened to her.
MMC
I liked Fyn a bit better. I liked his struggle with his past, particularly around being a good son and heir for his father and what had happened with his mother. I also liked how he dealt with finding out he was also Blessed, which mostly involved a bit of moping, but I felt this was a natural response and I liked him more for it.
The Rest
The witches - I found the witches chapters really hard to read. Nothing happened, why were they even included? I'm sure Innes is lovely and she wants to get to the bottom of this blight business, but I don't care.
The Chemistry
Nada. There is absolutely no chemistry between these two. They spend so little time together, I don't even know how they'd form any.
The Good
Firstly, this cover. It's one of the things that drew me in the first place and it's gorgeous.
The Bad
As above.
The Ugly
No uglies.
The Wrap Up
This is a story with the right characters and lore to be a really great series, full of intrigue and peril. I just couldn't quite find it in this particular book.
Thanks to Harper Collins Australia for letting me get my paws on this ahead of release. I'm sorry it took me so long to actually review it though...
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Plot
The plot follows Elva, Captain of the Vettonia Warrior's, as she's marriage off to the son of the leader of their neighbouring kingdom. She's also Ever Blessed, meaning she's touched by the poorly explained magic of this world, a magic that has been banned for sometime.
The premise of this story is wonderful. Two opposing kingdoms being brought together by their over achieving children, with a mix of magic woven in. What's not to like?
Pacing - overall this felt quite slow. There's two POV's in this story - Elva's and Innes (a witch), and both their perspectives meander around a lot. There are pages of fast pace, but also a lot of nothing really happening, which was a shame. The dual POV did a real disservice to the overall plot, and I think this is because the two never really crossed at any point for anything meaningful, it just felt like two entirely separate stories.
World Building - this age old problem unfortunately sat very much in the telling box. I loved all the ideas, and I am still intrigued by the political and spiritual background, but I found the portrayal quite bland. Stuff just wasn't explained as well as it should have been.
The parts that interested me the most in this story was the surprise marriage trials, but even these were poorly explained and quite short. The first trial involves them picking the 'correct' blessed stones, which they manage by what is apparently blind luck. While there was an attempt at explaining where the stones came from, this didn't really make any sense to me as the reader and as soon as it's finished they're shuffled out and the end. No follow up, they just pick the stones and badum, done. I felt the second trial followed the same theme, and unfortunately didn't get to the third.
What I wanted was more trials! More peril, whether that was actual or assumed for both lead characters. This was such a wonderful idea, and I wish this had had more focus in the story.
Characters
FMC
Elva, despite being a decorated warrior, is as flat as a pancake. I did not find a single thing about her interesting; her heritage, her slightly rubbish Blessed power or her forays into the sea. She was boring and I didn't care what happened to her.
MMC
I liked Fyn a bit better. I liked his struggle with his past, particularly around being a good son and heir for his father and what had happened with his mother. I also liked how he dealt with finding out he was also Blessed, which mostly involved a bit of moping, but I felt this was a natural response and I liked him more for it.
The Rest
The witches - I found the witches chapters really hard to read. Nothing happened, why were they even included? I'm sure Innes is lovely and she wants to get to the bottom of this blight business, but I don't care.
The Chemistry
Nada. There is absolutely no chemistry between these two. They spend so little time together, I don't even know how they'd form any.
The Good
Firstly, this cover. It's one of the things that drew me in the first place and it's gorgeous.
The Bad
As above.
The Ugly
No uglies.
The Wrap Up
This is a story with the right characters and lore to be a really great series, full of intrigue and peril. I just couldn't quite find it in this particular book.
Thanks to Harper Collins Australia for letting me get my paws on this ahead of release. I'm sorry it took me so long to actually review it though...
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May 26, 2025
3.5/5⭐
'Ever Blessed' is the first book in an adult romantasy series from Australian author Olivia O'Flynn, and it is a promising beginning!
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Publishers Australia for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
In a world where a type of magic known as 'Ever' was once plentiful, wielded by witches, danann and gods alike, a blight now afflicts the land as the supply of Ever diminishes. A century ago, the gods won a war in which it was determined that they alone should control the Ever, and to this day anyone else found to be capable of accessing Ever - the 'Ever Blessed' - are executed. In this book we follow the perspectives of two Ever Blessed individuals who are forced to conceal their magic. Elva is both a princess and a warrior, and at the beginning of the book has reluctantly agreed to marry the crown prince of a neighbouring kingdom in order to stop the drawn out fighting for resources between the nations. She hides from everyone around her that she possesses a tiny amount of Ever, just enough that she can sense when others around her are wielding it. Innes is a witch from a region protected from being found by a magical barrier. She is tasked with travelling to a nearby kingdom in order to find out why the Ever dwindles, as the barrier is fading and it's fall will mean inevitable persecution for all witches within.
I really enjoyed the world-building and plot set-up for this book. The magic system was interesting, with each type of magical being wielding Ever in different ways, and there was a lot of intrigue throughout. However, as can often happen with dual perspective books, I was much more interested in one perspective than the other. This romantasy leans heavily in the romance direction, and there are romantic plotlines in both characters' perspectives. While I enjoyed the slow burn of Elva's romantic plot, Innes' romance was instalove - quite literally. The world this book is set in has a magical soulmate connection called a 'twinsoul', which means that Innes falls literally instantly upon touching the other person. While Elva's chapters featured a good mix of world building and romantic tension, Innes' chapters were almost entirely devoted to her budding romance and I was a little disappointed that Innes' main personal conflict was brushed off so easily.
This book has a lot of promise as the introduction to a larger world and premise. I'll be keeping my eye out for future installments for sure!
'Ever Blessed' is the first book in an adult romantasy series from Australian author Olivia O'Flynn, and it is a promising beginning!
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Publishers Australia for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
In a world where a type of magic known as 'Ever' was once plentiful, wielded by witches, danann and gods alike, a blight now afflicts the land as the supply of Ever diminishes. A century ago, the gods won a war in which it was determined that they alone should control the Ever, and to this day anyone else found to be capable of accessing Ever - the 'Ever Blessed' - are executed. In this book we follow the perspectives of two Ever Blessed individuals who are forced to conceal their magic. Elva is both a princess and a warrior, and at the beginning of the book has reluctantly agreed to marry the crown prince of a neighbouring kingdom in order to stop the drawn out fighting for resources between the nations. She hides from everyone around her that she possesses a tiny amount of Ever, just enough that she can sense when others around her are wielding it. Innes is a witch from a region protected from being found by a magical barrier. She is tasked with travelling to a nearby kingdom in order to find out why the Ever dwindles, as the barrier is fading and it's fall will mean inevitable persecution for all witches within.
I really enjoyed the world-building and plot set-up for this book. The magic system was interesting, with each type of magical being wielding Ever in different ways, and there was a lot of intrigue throughout. However, as can often happen with dual perspective books, I was much more interested in one perspective than the other. This romantasy leans heavily in the romance direction, and there are romantic plotlines in both characters' perspectives. While I enjoyed the slow burn of Elva's romantic plot, Innes' romance was instalove - quite literally. The world this book is set in has a magical soulmate connection called a 'twinsoul', which means that Innes falls literally instantly upon touching the other person. While Elva's chapters featured a good mix of world building and romantic tension, Innes' chapters were almost entirely devoted to her budding romance and I was a little disappointed that Innes' main personal conflict was brushed off so easily.
This book has a lot of promise as the introduction to a larger world and premise. I'll be keeping my eye out for future installments for sure!
May 23, 2025
Thank you so much, Harper Voyager, for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for my review.
The premise of this story is interesting: two female characters with separate storylines - the princess and the witch. They live in the world of Ever, an ancient magic that brings life into everything. The demigods, the descendants of gods, live among humans and usurp that magic for themselves dictating it is a heresy to share such power with others. That's why any Ever Blessed human gets eradicated under religious aspects and proclaimed as blasphemy.
Elva is the Queen's Una's youngest daughter and a formidable Vettonian warrior. She is about to wed a Chlochain Prince and move to the country that was at war with Vettonia for a long time. Elva was raised free and independent, but she is about to cut her boundaries as Chochain is known to be a very conservative country. This union is purely a political move and the Princess is ready to serve her people. What she is not ready for is to discover the dark schemes in the Chlochain court and find her betrothed, Prince Fynton equally attractive and distant. Elva suspects that she is about to enter the serpents' nest that is plotting their games, so she must be prepared to witness any outcome.
Innes is a witch, but she hasn't completed yet her Passage to earn the title officially. She dedicates her life to helping people, but things grow sour in Vettonia as an unknown blight spreads within the country. Innes throws everything into attempts to cure the lands, even her blossoming romance with a Vettonian warrior Remi, a female of the rare beauty and Innes's twinsoul.
It was quite a captivating story, but honestly, I enjoyed Elva's POV more than Innes. I had a feeling that I was reading two stories in the same book because Elva and Innes had no connection and there was only one minor scene with the third-party character that could suffice for bringing Elva and Innes arcs together. It was pretty unclear why Innes' line was parallelled with the story about Elva, I hope the next book will clear it out.
Overall, it was enjoyable book and I am happy to follow the series and find out more about Elva & Fyn and to see where the story about Innes and Romi will go.
The premise of this story is interesting: two female characters with separate storylines - the princess and the witch. They live in the world of Ever, an ancient magic that brings life into everything. The demigods, the descendants of gods, live among humans and usurp that magic for themselves dictating it is a heresy to share such power with others. That's why any Ever Blessed human gets eradicated under religious aspects and proclaimed as blasphemy.
Elva is the Queen's Una's youngest daughter and a formidable Vettonian warrior. She is about to wed a Chlochain Prince and move to the country that was at war with Vettonia for a long time. Elva was raised free and independent, but she is about to cut her boundaries as Chochain is known to be a very conservative country. This union is purely a political move and the Princess is ready to serve her people. What she is not ready for is to discover the dark schemes in the Chlochain court and find her betrothed, Prince Fynton equally attractive and distant. Elva suspects that she is about to enter the serpents' nest that is plotting their games, so she must be prepared to witness any outcome.
Innes is a witch, but she hasn't completed yet her Passage to earn the title officially. She dedicates her life to helping people, but things grow sour in Vettonia as an unknown blight spreads within the country. Innes throws everything into attempts to cure the lands, even her blossoming romance with a Vettonian warrior Remi, a female of the rare beauty and Innes's twinsoul.
It was quite a captivating story, but honestly, I enjoyed Elva's POV more than Innes. I had a feeling that I was reading two stories in the same book because Elva and Innes had no connection and there was only one minor scene with the third-party character that could suffice for bringing Elva and Innes arcs together. It was pretty unclear why Innes' line was parallelled with the story about Elva, I hope the next book will clear it out.
Overall, it was enjoyable book and I am happy to follow the series and find out more about Elva & Fyn and to see where the story about Innes and Romi will go.
May 19, 2025
This was such a fantastic read! I loved our two FMCs Elva and Innes, though I must admit I was a little bit confused at first because I thought they were the couple and then realised they each had their own storylines, which I realised after reading the synopsis back again.
Elva is strong, capable, the Captain of the Vettonian warriors, who agrees to an arranged marriage to help broker peace. She finds herself in Clochain, where women are not allowed to train, and are expected to defer to their husbands, where she and her betrothed, Fyn, are expected to pass a set of trials before being allowed to wed. It's high stress, especially when you add her Ever Blessed magic, which is outlawed in Vettona and Clochain, which Elva has been hiding all her life. She's training in secret, trying to avoid the suspicion of the resident demigod, and trying to make sure she passes the tests. I loved Elva, she's such a good complex female character.
Then we have Innes, witch and healer, who travels to Vettona to help her coven investigate the waning of the Ever in the lands, which is leading to less babies being born and making it harder for the witches to practice their magic. Innes is softer but no less strong, she is the quiet strength sort of character. She lives her life for her family and her coven, and I felt for her watching her try to choose between love and family.
I honestly loved both characters and equally enjoyed their POVs - no dreading the switch or rushing through one to get to the other.
There were some excellent supporting characters, I loved Vettona, a society ruled by strong women, though both lands shared the unfortunate trait of a strong religious presence, where magic users were outlawed - it was so interesting though - the ruling gods, the extinction of the danaan (interested to learn more about them!) and the witches and their magic. I liked Innes magic being described as weaving, the effort it takes her to gather magic and weaving it into her spells.
There was a bit of a cliffhanger ending (don't trust me on this, my friend says I have a terrible threshold for what is a big or small cliffhanger) and I am so keen to know what happens next!
Elva is strong, capable, the Captain of the Vettonian warriors, who agrees to an arranged marriage to help broker peace. She finds herself in Clochain, where women are not allowed to train, and are expected to defer to their husbands, where she and her betrothed, Fyn, are expected to pass a set of trials before being allowed to wed. It's high stress, especially when you add her Ever Blessed magic, which is outlawed in Vettona and Clochain, which Elva has been hiding all her life. She's training in secret, trying to avoid the suspicion of the resident demigod, and trying to make sure she passes the tests. I loved Elva, she's such a good complex female character.
Then we have Innes, witch and healer, who travels to Vettona to help her coven investigate the waning of the Ever in the lands, which is leading to less babies being born and making it harder for the witches to practice their magic. Innes is softer but no less strong, she is the quiet strength sort of character. She lives her life for her family and her coven, and I felt for her watching her try to choose between love and family.
I honestly loved both characters and equally enjoyed their POVs - no dreading the switch or rushing through one to get to the other.
There were some excellent supporting characters, I loved Vettona, a society ruled by strong women, though both lands shared the unfortunate trait of a strong religious presence, where magic users were outlawed - it was so interesting though - the ruling gods, the extinction of the danaan (interested to learn more about them!) and the witches and their magic. I liked Innes magic being described as weaving, the effort it takes her to gather magic and weaving it into her spells.
There was a bit of a cliffhanger ending (don't trust me on this, my friend says I have a terrible threshold for what is a big or small cliffhanger) and I am so keen to know what happens next!
May 28, 2025
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🌶️ 3.75 chili peppers
When I say I became obsessed with this book, I mean full-on, can’t-stop-thinking-about-it OBSESSED. Ever Blessed is the stunning romantasy debut from Olivia O’Flynn, releasing June 4th, 2025. I’m so thankful to @harpercollinsaustralia , @harpervoyageraus , and @oliviaoflynnauthor for the early copy!
The story is told in third person dual POV, following two compelling main characters: Elva and Innes. Elva is a warrior princess, bold, strong-willed, and fiercely loyal to her people. She’s the kind of female lead I adore, a skilled fighter with a heart as sharp as her sword. Watching her navigate court politics and the pressure of a forced marriage was gripping. Her strength isn’t just physical, it’s emotional too, as she constantly balances duty with desire.
Enter Prince Fynton, her reluctant husband-to-be and the prince of a rival kingdom. Their enemies-to-reluctant-allies (and maybe more 👀) dynamic was perfection. Their banter is snappy and full of tension, giving total Princess Charlotte and King George vibes from Queen Charlotte. I found myself giggling through so many of their scenes, the chemistry is undeniable and so much fun.
Meanwhile, Innes brings a completely different energy to the story. She’s a witch, mysterious, determined, and deeply connected to the magical forces threatening the realm. Innes’s chapters added layers of lore and mystery, and I loved seeing how her journey intersected with the broader narrative. She’s driven by a quiet resilience, and her character arc felt both emotional and powerful as she uncovered truths about her world and herself.
I genuinely enjoyed experiencing the contrast between Elva and Innes: two powerful women from different worlds, facing separate but equally high stakes battles. Their stories are distinct yet intricately connected, and the way Olivia wove their paths together was masterful.
Ever Blessed is romantic, action packed, emotionally rich, and full of twists. I can already tell this series is going to take the romantasy world by storm and I need book two like yesterday.
🌶️ 3.75 chili peppers
When I say I became obsessed with this book, I mean full-on, can’t-stop-thinking-about-it OBSESSED. Ever Blessed is the stunning romantasy debut from Olivia O’Flynn, releasing June 4th, 2025. I’m so thankful to @harpercollinsaustralia , @harpervoyageraus , and @oliviaoflynnauthor for the early copy!
The story is told in third person dual POV, following two compelling main characters: Elva and Innes. Elva is a warrior princess, bold, strong-willed, and fiercely loyal to her people. She’s the kind of female lead I adore, a skilled fighter with a heart as sharp as her sword. Watching her navigate court politics and the pressure of a forced marriage was gripping. Her strength isn’t just physical, it’s emotional too, as she constantly balances duty with desire.
Enter Prince Fynton, her reluctant husband-to-be and the prince of a rival kingdom. Their enemies-to-reluctant-allies (and maybe more 👀) dynamic was perfection. Their banter is snappy and full of tension, giving total Princess Charlotte and King George vibes from Queen Charlotte. I found myself giggling through so many of their scenes, the chemistry is undeniable and so much fun.
Meanwhile, Innes brings a completely different energy to the story. She’s a witch, mysterious, determined, and deeply connected to the magical forces threatening the realm. Innes’s chapters added layers of lore and mystery, and I loved seeing how her journey intersected with the broader narrative. She’s driven by a quiet resilience, and her character arc felt both emotional and powerful as she uncovered truths about her world and herself.
I genuinely enjoyed experiencing the contrast between Elva and Innes: two powerful women from different worlds, facing separate but equally high stakes battles. Their stories are distinct yet intricately connected, and the way Olivia wove their paths together was masterful.
Ever Blessed is romantic, action packed, emotionally rich, and full of twists. I can already tell this series is going to take the romantasy world by storm and I need book two like yesterday.
September 8, 2025
I really enjoyed the interwoven POV’s following the accounts of TWO FMC’s
Captain Elva is a warrior princess of Vettona, set to bring peace through a politically arranged marriage.
Innes is a witch striving to heal her land’s blight while keeping her bond with the Ever hidden.
Both whom lead completely seperate lives/ roles within this world, each carry their own burdens yet are bound by shared stakes and ancient magic that connects both their paths.
Both voices were distinct but complimentary I thought the dual narrative was well handled & I found myself drawn to both of them.
This story was simple & very fast paced but didn’t lack in substance or tension for me. I finished this book over night in just a couple of sittings but I couldn’t put it down so that could also be my fault lol.
I quite liked the mythology weaved in to the fabric of the world the lore didn’t feel too heavy handed and I was surprised with the hidden agendas or meddling on the “gods” behalves.
I can’t forget the MMC , complex, compelling, and more than just a supporting role. His presence brought an extra layer of intrigue and heart to the story, especially in how his path intersected (and sometimes conflicted) with the FMC Captain Elva’s journey.
If you enjoy:
✨ Dual female leads
✨ Duty vs. desire themes
✨ Political intrigue
✨ Ancient Mythology threaded through the plot
✨ A layered, unforgettable MMC 🤤
✨ 🌈 😉
✨ Reluctant Allies
✨ Meddling hidden agendas
✨ Secret or hidden identities
✨ Hidden & waning magic
Then you might like this too.
I loved this and I look forward to the next in the series ending with a plot twist reveal.
Haven’t confirmed what or when that may be as of right at this moment I can’t remember I read this back in July.
Captain Elva is a warrior princess of Vettona, set to bring peace through a politically arranged marriage.
Innes is a witch striving to heal her land’s blight while keeping her bond with the Ever hidden.
Both whom lead completely seperate lives/ roles within this world, each carry their own burdens yet are bound by shared stakes and ancient magic that connects both their paths.
Both voices were distinct but complimentary I thought the dual narrative was well handled & I found myself drawn to both of them.
This story was simple & very fast paced but didn’t lack in substance or tension for me. I finished this book over night in just a couple of sittings but I couldn’t put it down so that could also be my fault lol.
I quite liked the mythology weaved in to the fabric of the world the lore didn’t feel too heavy handed and I was surprised with the hidden agendas or meddling on the “gods” behalves.
I can’t forget the MMC , complex, compelling, and more than just a supporting role. His presence brought an extra layer of intrigue and heart to the story, especially in how his path intersected (and sometimes conflicted) with the FMC Captain Elva’s journey.
If you enjoy:
✨ Dual female leads
✨ Duty vs. desire themes
✨ Political intrigue
✨ Ancient Mythology threaded through the plot
✨ A layered, unforgettable MMC 🤤
✨ 🌈 😉
✨ Reluctant Allies
✨ Meddling hidden agendas
✨ Secret or hidden identities
✨ Hidden & waning magic
Then you might like this too.
I loved this and I look forward to the next in the series ending with a plot twist reveal.
Haven’t confirmed what or when that may be as of right at this moment I can’t remember I read this back in July.
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