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The Evenfall Queen
Queen Idora occasionally daydreams of watching her kingdom burn.
Outside castle walls, monsters thrive on the eerie influence of the Carve, a chasm that splits their world in two. Forced to live in its shadow, Idora is a slave to her king and his ambitions of crossing it.
When the mage arrives, a stranger with promises of victory, Idora doesn’t trust him, nor the thrall he holds over the king. All seem blind to his wicked deeds, yet as the effects of his mischief spread, it is her who comes under scrutiny.
Concerned with what more may be uncovered, be it the truth behind the king’s timely bouts of sickness, or the creature which sometimes visits her from the bathtub, Idora finds an unlikely ally in the stranger himself. What else she finds in him, whether bewitchment or love, can only threaten her further.
The Carve isn’t the greatest threat to the kingdom. Soon, Idora sees that the danger may not lie with the stranger either. For as the blame for the horrific things accosting her people falls more and more on her, Idora can’t help but wonder.
They could be right.
Outside castle walls, monsters thrive on the eerie influence of the Carve, a chasm that splits their world in two. Forced to live in its shadow, Idora is a slave to her king and his ambitions of crossing it.
When the mage arrives, a stranger with promises of victory, Idora doesn’t trust him, nor the thrall he holds over the king. All seem blind to his wicked deeds, yet as the effects of his mischief spread, it is her who comes under scrutiny.
Concerned with what more may be uncovered, be it the truth behind the king’s timely bouts of sickness, or the creature which sometimes visits her from the bathtub, Idora finds an unlikely ally in the stranger himself. What else she finds in him, whether bewitchment or love, can only threaten her further.
The Carve isn’t the greatest threat to the kingdom. Soon, Idora sees that the danger may not lie with the stranger either. For as the blame for the horrific things accosting her people falls more and more on her, Idora can’t help but wonder.
They could be right.
- GenresFantasy
402 pages, ebook
Published April 17, 2026
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Eva Heart
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April 19, 2026
The Evenfall Queen unfolds like a shadow creeping across the walls. It’s dark, atmospheric, and quietly unsettling, drawing you deeper with every page as a persistent sense of wrongness coils tighter around the story; the creeping influence of the Carve, the king’s increasingly strange behavior, and the mage’s unnerving presence all weave together into a tension that feels both eerie and impossible to resist. At the center stands Idora, sharp-edged and conflicted, far from easy to love, unraveling in a way that blurs the line between strength and fragility, pulling you into her uncertainty until you begin to question everything alongside her. Nothing feels stable, trust is a risk, reality is slippery, and danger lurks in places you can’t quite name and it’s this haunting ambiguity that makes the story so gripping.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was such a unique take on fantasy/romantasy and I mean that in a good way.
From the very beginning, I was pulled into a world that felt dark, eerie, and incredibly intricate. The world-building is complex, but what really stood out to me was how unpredictable the plot was. Just when I thought I had a grasp on what was happening, it shifted. The story keeps you questioning everything and everyone.
Idora and Marten’s dynamic was really compelling, with so many conflicting emotions between them that kept me hooked as a reader. Throughout the book, I never really knew who was good or bad or who to trust. The lines between right and wrong are completely blurred, which made the reading experience even more gripping.
That ending? Completely unexpected. It left me with so many questions, and I’m very curious to see where book two goes next.
My only minor note was the ending felt slightly rushed, particularly when it came to Christoph, the King (even though he totally deserves everything he gets). So much happens in the final stretch and his conclusion felt quite sudden.
Thank you to the author for an early copy. All opinions are my own.
From the very beginning, I was pulled into a world that felt dark, eerie, and incredibly intricate. The world-building is complex, but what really stood out to me was how unpredictable the plot was. Just when I thought I had a grasp on what was happening, it shifted. The story keeps you questioning everything and everyone.
Idora and Marten’s dynamic was really compelling, with so many conflicting emotions between them that kept me hooked as a reader. Throughout the book, I never really knew who was good or bad or who to trust. The lines between right and wrong are completely blurred, which made the reading experience even more gripping.
That ending? Completely unexpected. It left me with so many questions, and I’m very curious to see where book two goes next.
My only minor note was the ending felt slightly rushed, particularly when it came to Christoph, the King (even though he totally deserves everything he gets). So much happens in the final stretch and his conclusion felt quite sudden.
Thank you to the author for an early copy. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to Eva Heart for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. ✨
Some queens dream of ruling…
Idora dreams of watching it all burn.
The Evenfall Queen is dark, atmospheric, and quietly unsettling in a way that pulls you deeper with every chapter.
From the start, there’s this constant sense that something isn’t right. Between the creeping influence of the Carve, the king’s strange behavior, and the unsettling presence of the mage, the tension builds in a way that feels both eerie and addictive.
What stood out most to me was Idora herself. She’s not soft or easily likable—she’s sharp, conflicted, and slowly unraveling in a way that makes you question everything alongside her.
The story leans into that uncertainty beautifully. You’re never quite sure who to trust, what’s real, or where the true danger lies—and that’s what makes it so compelling.
For me, this is an easy 5 ⭐ because it was immersive, haunting, and impossible to put down.
Dark. Unsettling. Addictive. 🖤
Some queens dream of ruling…
Idora dreams of watching it all burn.
The Evenfall Queen is dark, atmospheric, and quietly unsettling in a way that pulls you deeper with every chapter.
From the start, there’s this constant sense that something isn’t right. Between the creeping influence of the Carve, the king’s strange behavior, and the unsettling presence of the mage, the tension builds in a way that feels both eerie and addictive.
What stood out most to me was Idora herself. She’s not soft or easily likable—she’s sharp, conflicted, and slowly unraveling in a way that makes you question everything alongside her.
The story leans into that uncertainty beautifully. You’re never quite sure who to trust, what’s real, or where the true danger lies—and that’s what makes it so compelling.
For me, this is an easy 5 ⭐ because it was immersive, haunting, and impossible to put down.
Dark. Unsettling. Addictive. 🖤
April 19, 2026
The only thing i hate is the fact i have to wait for the second book 😭
This book keeps you in a choke hold as you don't know what will happen next.
Love that Isadora is kind of dark amd wants to destroy the king and his kingdom for what happened to her sister.
Myrna and her friendship was cute and love the lengths she goes too to try and save her. Definitely want more of Myrna in the next book.
Marten was evil and intriguing in a good way but also sort of has a heart when it comes too Isadora.
The carve is so interesting as well and love how it kept expanding further.
👑 Highly recommend this book 🗡
This book keeps you in a choke hold as you don't know what will happen next.
Love that Isadora is kind of dark amd wants to destroy the king and his kingdom for what happened to her sister.
Myrna and her friendship was cute and love the lengths she goes too to try and save her. Definitely want more of Myrna in the next book.
Marten was evil and intriguing in a good way but also sort of has a heart when it comes too Isadora.
The carve is so interesting as well and love how it kept expanding further.
👑 Highly recommend this book 🗡
Review of advance copy received from Author
This has the perfect dark eerily gothic atmosphere, that helps propel the story along, and it’s written in such a way you get hints and whispers but you never truly know what’s going on , who you can trust and what would actually be best overall for the kingdom. But my absolute favorite part is the LORE there is so much and it feels so fleshed out and real, it is part of what fully sunk its teeth into me so I need book two.
April 17, 2026
This is Eva's first fantasy book and I am so glad she has written this genre! It's dark, delicious, captivating and full of the twists she writes so well.
Idora is just as morally compromised as Marten, even if it does take her longer to accept it, and their levels of sass are well matched too. I love how they are drawn to each other despite being occupied by their own agendas.
This book is a brilliant start to the series and ends on a cliffhanger that has me impatiently waiting for book two.
Idora is just as morally compromised as Marten, even if it does take her longer to accept it, and their levels of sass are well matched too. I love how they are drawn to each other despite being occupied by their own agendas.
This book is a brilliant start to the series and ends on a cliffhanger that has me impatiently waiting for book two.
April 23, 2026
This was an interesting somewhat dark romantasy that follows Queen Idora who is trapped in a loveless marriage. She can see the Hallow beings that her husband, the king is trying to get rid off. When a mage arrives promising better things for the Kingdom, she feels things aren't right. The story is fast paced with magic and magical beings. The interaction between the characters is also nicely done with a twisty ending!
April 1, 2026
This book was intense, in a great way!! The writing was descriptive, with a rich world building. The characters were unreliable, I honestly didn’t know who to trust! Fantasy is one of my favourite genres and I love that this story was unique, and completely unpredictable.
Thank you for allowing me to read this book as an ARC.
Thank you for allowing me to read this book as an ARC.
April 17, 2026
It took me a good few chapters to get in to this book but I’m so pleased I persevered as really enjoyed it. The atmosphere is dark and intense and the story full of twists and turns. Can’t wait to find out what happens next.
I received a copy of this book from the author and have chosen to leave an honest review.
I received a copy of this book from the author and have chosen to leave an honest review.
May 2, 2026
The last princess of her people forced to marry her sisters widower to stop wars they couldn't win, as the only eligible lady of status.
Born to a land very different to the one she now finds herself in. Where the old gods are no longer worshipped as they once were their shrines and temples now burned and destroyed to show they no longer hold power over the lands.
Born to a land very different to the one she now finds herself in. Where the old gods are no longer worshipped as they once were their shrines and temples now burned and destroyed to show they no longer hold power over the lands.
April 18, 2026
What an adventure!!!! I absolutely loved reading this book!!! Didn't see that ending coming!!!! Can't wait for book 2!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to the author for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
*Contains spoilers*
This was an enjoyable read with strong character moments.
Myrna was easily my favorite character in the story. Her friendship with Idora felt authentic and emotionally grounded, and their bond added real heart to the narrative. The scene where Myrna is captured and tied up at the castle by the king’s men was especially impactful and highlighted the strength of their connection.
I also appreciated that Idora, the FMC, is 26 years old. It was refreshing to follow a FMC with more life experience and maturity, which brought a different dynamic compared to younger fantasy protagonists.
While the romantic tension was present, I personally wished the spicy scenes had been more detailed and immersive. They felt a bit brief compared to the emotional buildup surrounding them.
And Marten (Ke’toris, for those familiar with him) definitely had a strong presence at times it almost felt like he took over my brain and made parts of the reading experience blur together a little.
Overall, a story with compelling characters and emotional highlights, even if some elements didn’t fully land for me personally.
The ending did got me intrigued enough to want to read the next book.
*Contains spoilers*
This was an enjoyable read with strong character moments.
Myrna was easily my favorite character in the story. Her friendship with Idora felt authentic and emotionally grounded, and their bond added real heart to the narrative. The scene where Myrna is captured and tied up at the castle by the king’s men was especially impactful and highlighted the strength of their connection.
I also appreciated that Idora, the FMC, is 26 years old. It was refreshing to follow a FMC with more life experience and maturity, which brought a different dynamic compared to younger fantasy protagonists.
While the romantic tension was present, I personally wished the spicy scenes had been more detailed and immersive. They felt a bit brief compared to the emotional buildup surrounding them.
And Marten (Ke’toris, for those familiar with him) definitely had a strong presence at times it almost felt like he took over my brain and made parts of the reading experience blur together a little.
Overall, a story with compelling characters and emotional highlights, even if some elements didn’t fully land for me personally.
The ending did got me intrigued enough to want to read the next book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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