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Tangled Crowns #1
Knightfall
Want to kill my sister? You’ll have to go through me first.
I will stop you. Even if it means I have to go back to the palace. Even if it means I have to take back the crown I left behind. Even if it means I have to face the four men I left at the altar. I will take on them and their anger. I will take on anything to save Avia.
Because the kingdom needs her.
The kingdom needs a good queen.
Not a cursed one. Not me.
If I can’t save her, then the kingdom will fall. Because I can’t rule.
I’m a walking death sentence for anyone who gets too close…
I will stop you. Even if it means I have to go back to the palace. Even if it means I have to take back the crown I left behind. Even if it means I have to face the four men I left at the altar. I will take on them and their anger. I will take on anything to save Avia.
Because the kingdom needs her.
The kingdom needs a good queen.
Not a cursed one. Not me.
If I can’t save her, then the kingdom will fall. Because I can’t rule.
I’m a walking death sentence for anyone who gets too close…
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First published January 7, 2019
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January 28, 2019
Alright short list:
We need a map.
A hierarchy tree.
A fucking dictionary.
Oh, I’m sorry I meant a SARDING dictionary.
Not that I’m slow, I’m not. But so many names are thrown out and I like a little organization.
Something the author clearly didn’t think we needed in the book.
I bet she had a fucking map.
Also, I love the word FUCK so who the FUCK replaces it with SARD....?????
S-a-r-d. Sard.
Do you not see that sarding looks a lot like SARDINES??
*deep inhale...
Exhale...*
Ehhhh. I didn’t like it.
A strategically placed fuck sounds much better than sard.
The plot:
I wanna say it drew me in, and it did at first. But there was something completely lacking about it.
It’s almost too shallow but the author seems to be going for completely complex.
But then the transitions are all wrong.
Idk, again.... ORGANIZATION.
You ain’t no George R R Martin, Ann! And neither are we. Draw a map next time!
The men:
I have nothing bad to say.
Except for, Connor excluded, they got over their FURIOUS ANGER quite fast if I do say so myself. One minute they’re pissed and the next page they’re hoping for a quickie in a secret passageway.
Personally I’m team Quinn.
Mute is IN apparently and I’m all for it.
Bloss:
For most of the book the only thing I liked about her was her name.
I know she’s supposed to be selfishly selfless in a way with her disappearance.. and her return is just.. she comes off entitled and bitchy. Her mood does improve, however. But is she really so stupid...
Insta-love:
The transition from furious hate to everlasting love was.. apparently only less than a month’s time.
Complete bullshit.
Couldn’t finish it. I lost interest. I tried, I did. The book is 436 pages long and i got to page 371.
It’s really too long of a book to be the first installment.
And her emotions towards Abbas were all over the place and I was annoyed.
There’s nothing solid about this book.
(Including the editing and spacing)
Done.
We need a map.
A hierarchy tree.
A fucking dictionary.
Oh, I’m sorry I meant a SARDING dictionary.
Not that I’m slow, I’m not. But so many names are thrown out and I like a little organization.
Something the author clearly didn’t think we needed in the book.
I bet she had a fucking map.
Also, I love the word FUCK so who the FUCK replaces it with SARD....?????
S-a-r-d. Sard.
Do you not see that sarding looks a lot like SARDINES??
*deep inhale...
Exhale...*
Ehhhh. I didn’t like it.
A strategically placed fuck sounds much better than sard.
The plot:
I wanna say it drew me in, and it did at first. But there was something completely lacking about it.
It’s almost too shallow but the author seems to be going for completely complex.
But then the transitions are all wrong.
Idk, again.... ORGANIZATION.
You ain’t no George R R Martin, Ann! And neither are we. Draw a map next time!
The men:
I have nothing bad to say.
Except for, Connor excluded, they got over their FURIOUS ANGER quite fast if I do say so myself. One minute they’re pissed and the next page they’re hoping for a quickie in a secret passageway.
Personally I’m team Quinn.
Mute is IN apparently and I’m all for it.
Bloss:
For most of the book the only thing I liked about her was her name.
I know she’s supposed to be selfishly selfless in a way with her disappearance.. and her return is just.. she comes off entitled and bitchy. Her mood does improve, however. But is she really so stupid...
Insta-love:
The transition from furious hate to everlasting love was.. apparently only less than a month’s time.
Complete bullshit.
Couldn’t finish it. I lost interest. I tried, I did. The book is 436 pages long and i got to page 371.
It’s really too long of a book to be the first installment.
And her emotions towards Abbas were all over the place and I was annoyed.
There’s nothing solid about this book.
(Including the editing and spacing)
Done.
March 27, 2019
Knightfall was one of those books that gave me so many opportunities to dnf it. I was so close so many freaking times.. but somehow, I pulled through and eventually finished. Thank god that I did.. because now I know that I wont go back into this book/series.
Whether it was the actual storyline or the characters, it didn't end up mattering to me. I hated everything about it. Every little thing was annoying or frustrating to read. I just couldn't get invested into this. Not even wine could help - and that is when you know this book is absolutely terrible.
The guys were meh and were a bit dramatic throughout the book. Then there's the MC and she was just a pain in the ass. The inst-love between everyone was atrocious. Mostly because I hate insta anything.
Overall, I am so freaking glad that I will never see this book again in my life.
Whether it was the actual storyline or the characters, it didn't end up mattering to me. I hated everything about it. Every little thing was annoying or frustrating to read. I just couldn't get invested into this. Not even wine could help - and that is when you know this book is absolutely terrible.
The guys were meh and were a bit dramatic throughout the book. Then there's the MC and she was just a pain in the ass. The inst-love between everyone was atrocious. Mostly because I hate insta anything.
Overall, I am so freaking glad that I will never see this book again in my life.
August 29, 2019
I was put off reading this for a long time. Mixed reviews and a FMC with a silly name like Bloss didn't encourage me to read it.
Boy was I wrong.
I loved this proper epic fantasy. No modern cursing or bra's thrown in to mix up the setting. It was all Dragons, horseback and taverns.
Bloss is the crown princess and on the run from her responsibilities and left her 4 chosen husband or "knights" behind. When her sister's life is threatened she returns to her 4 jilted men and a whole lot of responsibility to make up for. Her mother puts a binding on her so that she can't be 5 feet away from any one of her knights at one time. Hello wonderful plot device
The world is fantasy and there is magic but its unique and unlike any others I've read before. Humans and half humans (like her guys) have to pay a price for their magic. So her burly solider who has the power to heal goes into a rage when he does it. I couldn't pick a favourite between her 4 but I have a soft spot for the half elf Quinn. I loved that Bloss was body confident and the scenes were hot but still kept more to build up to, there's a Dom and a sub to keep things interesting and a little mm on the horizon
The cursing was also original if not incredibly annoying. I couldn't take it to begin with but by the end I was saying "sarding" in my own head!!
Despite having a horrible name "Bloss Boss" was a boss, smart and quick thinking she had to be politically minded and it really surprised me how much I liked her character.
There was so many unique things about this it was really refreshing to read. I'm sorry I waiting so long to discover this little gem.
Boy was I wrong.
I loved this proper epic fantasy. No modern cursing or bra's thrown in to mix up the setting. It was all Dragons, horseback and taverns.
Bloss is the crown princess and on the run from her responsibilities and left her 4 chosen husband or "knights" behind. When her sister's life is threatened she returns to her 4 jilted men and a whole lot of responsibility to make up for. Her mother puts a binding on her so that she can't be 5 feet away from any one of her knights at one time. Hello wonderful plot device
The world is fantasy and there is magic but its unique and unlike any others I've read before. Humans and half humans (like her guys) have to pay a price for their magic. So her burly solider who has the power to heal goes into a rage when he does it. I couldn't pick a favourite between her 4 but I have a soft spot for the half elf Quinn. I loved that Bloss was body confident and the scenes were hot but still kept more to build up to, there's a Dom and a sub to keep things interesting and a little mm on the horizon
The cursing was also original if not incredibly annoying. I couldn't take it to begin with but by the end I was saying "sarding" in my own head!!
Despite having a horrible name "Bloss Boss" was a boss, smart and quick thinking she had to be politically minded and it really surprised me how much I liked her character.
There was so many unique things about this it was really refreshing to read. I'm sorry I waiting so long to discover this little gem.
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May 14, 2020
ONE LINE REVIEW
Sweet, hilarious, and well-written - definitely a hidden gem in the RH world.
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Sweet, hilarious, and well-written - definitely a hidden gem in the RH world.
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January 6, 2022
WOW!! 🔥🔥 I LOVED THIS BOOK!
I am just starting to read more reverse harem and I must say I am completely obssessed with this genre!!! I need all the RH fantasy books in my life! I discovered Ann Denton last year and I love everything she writes. Her omegaverse series The Feral Princess is amazing and I knew as soon as I picked up the Tangled Crowns series that I would fall in love!
Crown Princess Bloss is on the run, if she comes back to her kingdom she will have no choice but to take the throne, and for reasons she cannot say, that must not happen at all costs. That is, until one of her 4 husbands is able to capture her and drag her ass back to the castle (by the way this scene was hot!). By this point I couldn't put the book down and practically binged it all night.
Ann Denton managed to make all four of the crown princess' husbands so unique! Each with their own quirks and adorableness, I somehow managed to add all 4 of them to my never ending collection of book boyfriends. Declan: the half-fae and shy escolar with a naughty hidden side... Quinn: the mute spy master who is eager to get his hands on Bloss... Ryan: the half-giant dominant army general... and Connor, her childhood sweetheart.
When Bloss is dragged back to the castle the Queen spells her so that she can never be more than 5 feet away from one of her husbands. Forced proximity is one of my FAVORITE tropes and I was giggling like a mad-woman while reading every single one of her interactions with each of her husbands. Bloss needs to escape them, or else she might just end up falling in love with them...
Good thing I have books 2 and 3 because I am binging!!
Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy for review!
I am just starting to read more reverse harem and I must say I am completely obssessed with this genre!!! I need all the RH fantasy books in my life! I discovered Ann Denton last year and I love everything she writes. Her omegaverse series The Feral Princess is amazing and I knew as soon as I picked up the Tangled Crowns series that I would fall in love!
Crown Princess Bloss is on the run, if she comes back to her kingdom she will have no choice but to take the throne, and for reasons she cannot say, that must not happen at all costs. That is, until one of her 4 husbands is able to capture her and drag her ass back to the castle (by the way this scene was hot!). By this point I couldn't put the book down and practically binged it all night.
Ann Denton managed to make all four of the crown princess' husbands so unique! Each with their own quirks and adorableness, I somehow managed to add all 4 of them to my never ending collection of book boyfriends. Declan: the half-fae and shy escolar with a naughty hidden side... Quinn: the mute spy master who is eager to get his hands on Bloss... Ryan: the half-giant dominant army general... and Connor, her childhood sweetheart.
When Bloss is dragged back to the castle the Queen spells her so that she can never be more than 5 feet away from one of her husbands. Forced proximity is one of my FAVORITE tropes and I was giggling like a mad-woman while reading every single one of her interactions with each of her husbands. Bloss needs to escape them, or else she might just end up falling in love with them...
Good thing I have books 2 and 3 because I am binging!!
Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy for review!
May 7, 2021
This was a great start to the trilogy and the stage has officially been set. After running for years the heroine returns to her kingdom and the four men AKA her husbands she ran from. Of course there's a lot more going on than just her running from her responsibilities. In fact she's trying to save everyone's lives but with threats against her sister arising and her mother being ill she has little choice but to stop her quest and return home. Of course her mother, the Queen, has so many people and things spelled with magic it's impossible to simply be honest with her mates. I was worried this tension and animosity towards the heroine from her men would continue throughout the book but luckily things get better as the book goes on and her men learn all her secrets. By the end the group is all officially wed and dirtying bed sheets if you catch my drift! Of the four men I thought they were all give individual identities and personalities making it easier to know who was who. So far I don't think I have a favorite but that may change ;) While I expected a funnier read from this author, this had it's moments but leaned more heavily on the fantasy side and read a bit more seriously than I was expecting. I'm certainly not complaining because dragons, magic and a hesitant future Queen of a heroine are the makings of a great story in my book!!
July 22, 2019
This is a gem, one of those books that means a late night and slacking at work. The cover doesn’t do the story justice and the blurb is a little lacking. The story itself is amazing.
- Strong stubborn MC
- Four guys Declan, Quinn, Ryan and Connor
- RH is the norm
In an escape attempt Bloss stumbles across a murder plot for her sister and has no choice but to return home to warn them. There she has to face her four suitors she left behind and a binding spell from her mother (similar to curse of the gods) so she can’t leave again. One of my favourite things about this book is the consequences of using magic.
At the start the guys are idiots, all acting like Jilted wives. There is a lot of misunderstandings but it is funny. The F word is used a lot but its been replaced by Sard and Sarding. There isn’t much actual sex (Cock blocker alert) but there is plenty of sexual teasing.
Favourite character was Quinn because I loved him and his magic, followed by Declan. Does end on a cliffhanger. There is a little bullying in the form of pranks but I wouldn’t say it counts. A perfect balance between serious and comedy. The only thing that could’ve made this book better is if there were multiple POVs.
- Strong stubborn MC
- Four guys Declan, Quinn, Ryan and Connor
- RH is the norm
In an escape attempt Bloss stumbles across a murder plot for her sister and has no choice but to return home to warn them. There she has to face her four suitors she left behind and a binding spell from her mother (similar to curse of the gods) so she can’t leave again. One of my favourite things about this book is the consequences of using magic.
At the start the guys are idiots, all acting like Jilted wives. There is a lot of misunderstandings but it is funny. The F word is used a lot but its been replaced by Sard and Sarding. There isn’t much actual sex (Cock blocker alert) but there is plenty of sexual teasing.
Favourite character was Quinn because I loved him and his magic, followed by Declan. Does end on a cliffhanger. There is a little bullying in the form of pranks but I wouldn’t say it counts. A perfect balance between serious and comedy. The only thing that could’ve made this book better is if there were multiple POVs.
January 25, 2019
This was a really good start to a fantasy reverse harem series. I liked the main character, and I thought that her ability to accept that she had messed up, and actively grow from it, was refreshing and very nice to read about. I liked her guys, although I feel like we didn't get to know them amazingly well. The political intrigue was interesting, and I really enjoyed it. The magic, with different prices for each person, was intriguing, and I look forward to learning more about the magic system. Overall, I thought it was a good start to a new series that I will definitely be reading more of, and I hope to see the characters and world building developed more in future books. 4.5 stars.
December 5, 2019
3 stars
It was an okay story. Nothing too exciting. Not sure if I would be interested in reading the next book or not.
It was an okay story. Nothing too exciting. Not sure if I would be interested in reading the next book or not.
December 28, 2019
3.75 stars
December 27, 2021
KNIGHTFALL was my first experience reading a Reverse Harem (or any type of harem, really), and I really think it’s a great place to start for a newbie to the genre like me!
The story follows Bloss, a princess with a dangerous gift that may as well be a death sentence to those around her. In order to protect them, Bloss escapes the castle on the eve of her marriage with her four knights, and has been on the run for years when she discovers a threat against her younger sister. Desperate to protect her, Bloss returns to the castle—even if it means facing the disappointment not only of her mother and sister, but of the four men she abandoned. Will Bloss be able to regain the trust of her knights? And will she be able to save her sister from those who wish her harm? Well, you’ll have to read the book to find out!
The world of Knightfall felt like a homecoming for me. Royals, a matriarchal society, magic, faeries, dragons, djinn, mages…it had it all! I very much enjoyed the world-building and the dangerous politics, but what really made the story stand out to me was the characters and the romance. Or should I say, romances? Usually, when a book has multiple romance options, I always choose a favorite. I was afraid that the same would happen with this one, and that I might not enjoy the harem dynamic because of it. However, I shouldn’t have worried. Not only did I love Bloss’s strong and sassy personality, but I also loved her four knights! Each of them had their own unique personality, and while one might have a preference based on personal tastes—my personal favorites were Declan and Quinn—it’s impossible not to love them all. The banter with each of them was super fun and at times very hot, and I had such a hard time putting this book down because all I wanted to do was read more and get to another scene. I really appreciated that the author didn’t lean into the smut quickly, but really took her time building not just Bloss’s relationship with the knights individually, but as a group. The harem worked so well because the boys were such great friends and an incredible unit. I could go on and on about how much I loved the little family dynamic, but I won’t! You’ll have to read the book and fall in love with them yourself.
In short, I super recommend this book to lovers of romance, and if this is your first experience with reverse harem, it’s a great place to start!
The story follows Bloss, a princess with a dangerous gift that may as well be a death sentence to those around her. In order to protect them, Bloss escapes the castle on the eve of her marriage with her four knights, and has been on the run for years when she discovers a threat against her younger sister. Desperate to protect her, Bloss returns to the castle—even if it means facing the disappointment not only of her mother and sister, but of the four men she abandoned. Will Bloss be able to regain the trust of her knights? And will she be able to save her sister from those who wish her harm? Well, you’ll have to read the book to find out!
The world of Knightfall felt like a homecoming for me. Royals, a matriarchal society, magic, faeries, dragons, djinn, mages…it had it all! I very much enjoyed the world-building and the dangerous politics, but what really made the story stand out to me was the characters and the romance. Or should I say, romances? Usually, when a book has multiple romance options, I always choose a favorite. I was afraid that the same would happen with this one, and that I might not enjoy the harem dynamic because of it. However, I shouldn’t have worried. Not only did I love Bloss’s strong and sassy personality, but I also loved her four knights! Each of them had their own unique personality, and while one might have a preference based on personal tastes—my personal favorites were Declan and Quinn—it’s impossible not to love them all. The banter with each of them was super fun and at times very hot, and I had such a hard time putting this book down because all I wanted to do was read more and get to another scene. I really appreciated that the author didn’t lean into the smut quickly, but really took her time building not just Bloss’s relationship with the knights individually, but as a group. The harem worked so well because the boys were such great friends and an incredible unit. I could go on and on about how much I loved the little family dynamic, but I won’t! You’ll have to read the book and fall in love with them yourself.
In short, I super recommend this book to lovers of romance, and if this is your first experience with reverse harem, it’s a great place to start!
September 26, 2021
I devoured this book in a day. I could not put it down and couldn’t stop thinking about it. The hate to love. The magic system. The mysteries of the crown and the people. The mysteries of the men. I was yearning for the first kisses. The make you sex. The everything. I couldn’t pick a fav guy. I loved each one as we got to know them. And I still love each one. Bloss is a badass FMC. I love Ryan the tough alpha. Quinn the sarcastic naughty one. Connor the sweet and caring one. Declan the sweet and submissive one. Ugh. They make the perfect team. Finished and dove right into book two.
January 10, 2019
Honesty I kinda loved this. It’s a medieval fantasy reverse harem . It has magic and dragons, knights and lots and lots of flirty banter.
MC is royal and surrounded by her future husbands, the story is about connection and falling in love, it’s easy and sexy and you want a quick fun read this is your book. The book isn’t super deep or earth shaking at all but it’s light and is quick burn , it’s next book is scheduled to come out spring 2019.
MC is royal and surrounded by her future husbands, the story is about connection and falling in love, it’s easy and sexy and you want a quick fun read this is your book. The book isn’t super deep or earth shaking at all but it’s light and is quick burn , it’s next book is scheduled to come out spring 2019.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 7, 2022
This was a binge read. Action packed and hilarious and I could not put it down! I LOVED the dynamic among Bloss and her knights and I thought the magic system in this book was really unique. I think my favorite knight is Quinn. He’s just so funny and I love the banter between him and Bloss!
Full disclosure: this was my first foray into RH. I wasn’t sure what to expect or how I’d buy into it, but Denton did a good job of making it a believable, if not necessary, part of society.
Thanks to the author for gifting me a copy. All thoughts are my own.
Full disclosure: this was my first foray into RH. I wasn’t sure what to expect or how I’d buy into it, but Denton did a good job of making it a believable, if not necessary, part of society.
Thanks to the author for gifting me a copy. All thoughts are my own.
January 8, 2019
I had no idea what I was getting into with Knightfall. Honestly, I just saw a bunch of facebook posts commanding me to read this book, so I said, "Why not?" Four stars and four delayed hours of sleep later, I've come to the conclusion that I made an awesome decision.
Knightfall is one of those books that jumps right into action. Bloss, our leading lady, is in disguise at the beginning of the story, and the sh*t quickly hits the fan. I really liked that Denton threw Bloss (and us) right into the fray. We get this immediate burst of adrenaline, and those opening chapters really nail their ending lines. Each time I neared the end of a chapter, I promised that would be my cue to go the f*ck to sleep. NOPE. I would read the chapter's final lines, and I would laugh, or sigh, or get a little anxious, and just could not resist seeing what happened next.
The book's pacing works well with the plot really continuing to develop throughout the book. We've really got a few different story-lines going on at once: Bloss trying to watch over/protect her sister, the tug of war between Bloss and her men as they struggle to forgive her, and other moments of intrigue that come from being at the epicenter of a setting where political maneuvering is as necessary as breathing.
Denton does a good job at managing the intricacies of these individual story-lines and blending them together enough that the novel really feels cohesive instead of being separated into three separate dramas that each take on a life of their own. I wish there was a little more world-building- more about how the different countries are structured, a little more organized information about how the magical system works. We DO get snippets to help us figure those details out, so don't worry, readers won't just be dropped in the dark, but I was definitely hungry for more. I found it really interesting how there's a "price" to each of their magics, and I thought those costs were nicely worked into each character's personalities and behaviors.
Bloss is a fun character- she's very wily, independent, and, especially for her station in life, a bit vulgar (my kind of lady). I love the genuine affection that's written between her and her sister; the chemistry there feels real, and it's very sweet. That makes it all the more believable that she'd risk her life, and others', to come back to save Avia.
The men are an intriguing bunch, the group built from all the areas that a budding queen would need to have a strong court- the military man & tactician; the intellectual with a head for numbers, figures, and data; the spymaster; and the charismatic diplomat. It was a nice twist to have each of the men with their own innate characteristics but also different positions within the workings of the kingdom. It gave a nice balance to the way they worked through the challenges that were thrown at them, and I think that's going to be extremely useful in future books.
I enjoyed the men, but I would have liked a little more development to their back stories. I felt like we got enough to get a foundation for each of them, so they do stand out as individuals instead of meshing together. However, they make me curious, and I especially want to know more about the bonds they've developed with each other in the years that Bloss was gone and they were left to rely on one another.
Overall, Knightfall was such a fun delight. There's a lot of flirtation and teasing, and we do get to have some steamy fun by the end of the novel, so it's pretty well-rounded. There are moments of adventure, of tension, of romance, and humor; we definitely get a little bit of everything we need to make this a strong series opener and a new fandom for me to dig into!
Knightfall is one of those books that jumps right into action. Bloss, our leading lady, is in disguise at the beginning of the story, and the sh*t quickly hits the fan. I really liked that Denton threw Bloss (and us) right into the fray. We get this immediate burst of adrenaline, and those opening chapters really nail their ending lines. Each time I neared the end of a chapter, I promised that would be my cue to go the f*ck to sleep. NOPE. I would read the chapter's final lines, and I would laugh, or sigh, or get a little anxious, and just could not resist seeing what happened next.
The book's pacing works well with the plot really continuing to develop throughout the book. We've really got a few different story-lines going on at once: Bloss trying to watch over/protect her sister, the tug of war between Bloss and her men as they struggle to forgive her, and other moments of intrigue that come from being at the epicenter of a setting where political maneuvering is as necessary as breathing.
Denton does a good job at managing the intricacies of these individual story-lines and blending them together enough that the novel really feels cohesive instead of being separated into three separate dramas that each take on a life of their own. I wish there was a little more world-building- more about how the different countries are structured, a little more organized information about how the magical system works. We DO get snippets to help us figure those details out, so don't worry, readers won't just be dropped in the dark, but I was definitely hungry for more. I found it really interesting how there's a "price" to each of their magics, and I thought those costs were nicely worked into each character's personalities and behaviors.
Bloss is a fun character- she's very wily, independent, and, especially for her station in life, a bit vulgar (my kind of lady). I love the genuine affection that's written between her and her sister; the chemistry there feels real, and it's very sweet. That makes it all the more believable that she'd risk her life, and others', to come back to save Avia.
The men are an intriguing bunch, the group built from all the areas that a budding queen would need to have a strong court- the military man & tactician; the intellectual with a head for numbers, figures, and data; the spymaster; and the charismatic diplomat. It was a nice twist to have each of the men with their own innate characteristics but also different positions within the workings of the kingdom. It gave a nice balance to the way they worked through the challenges that were thrown at them, and I think that's going to be extremely useful in future books.
I enjoyed the men, but I would have liked a little more development to their back stories. I felt like we got enough to get a foundation for each of them, so they do stand out as individuals instead of meshing together. However, they make me curious, and I especially want to know more about the bonds they've developed with each other in the years that Bloss was gone and they were left to rely on one another.
Overall, Knightfall was such a fun delight. There's a lot of flirtation and teasing, and we do get to have some steamy fun by the end of the novel, so it's pretty well-rounded. There are moments of adventure, of tension, of romance, and humor; we definitely get a little bit of everything we need to make this a strong series opener and a new fandom for me to dig into!
November 24, 2025
Weak and Powerless Main Character
Within minutes of meeting her knights/husbands/men they are mentally and emotionally abusive. Before half the book she is embarrassed, abused, forced to get undressed while one of her husband's mocked her, etc. The best she does is mouth off and make things worse for herself for no reason. She is bound to one of her husbands to be within 5 feet of one of them at all times... so slavery for a future queen. They run her into items and dont care when she gets hurt. I get they are supposed to hate her but to abuse the queen in public or abuse ANY person the way they do her is awful. I understand bully romance stories, this is not that. One of the guys is 8 years older then her, an adult male, a General in an Army. Why is this grown man treating his wife and Queen like trash in the middle of basic soldier training?
Just skip it.
Its like she is half logical in her head and then idiocy just spews out. Skip this series.
Within minutes of meeting her knights/husbands/men they are mentally and emotionally abusive. Before half the book she is embarrassed, abused, forced to get undressed while one of her husband's mocked her, etc. The best she does is mouth off and make things worse for herself for no reason. She is bound to one of her husbands to be within 5 feet of one of them at all times... so slavery for a future queen. They run her into items and dont care when she gets hurt. I get they are supposed to hate her but to abuse the queen in public or abuse ANY person the way they do her is awful. I understand bully romance stories, this is not that. One of the guys is 8 years older then her, an adult male, a General in an Army. Why is this grown man treating his wife and Queen like trash in the middle of basic soldier training?
Just skip it.
Its like she is half logical in her head and then idiocy just spews out. Skip this series.
January 8, 2019
Magical, captivating, enthralled, hilarious, steamy and heartbreaking are just a few ways that one can describe this novel. The storyline is enchanting and hooks you on line one, I can say this because I read line one while eating, and well I sprayed my dinner everywhere, it is that funny! The characters from the servants and common folk to the main ladies and gents are well developed and are multi-layered. So even leaving you guessing to whom they are and what their purpose is! This is not a straightforward book; this novel brings some suspense and mystery to a land of fantasy. For those looking for insta-love this is not that book, BUT it makes you burn for more, you have this need to see her when them over, and it makes for some steamy scenes; trust me you will love it!
I love that we are thrown into this magical world were the heroine is on the run and she is being chased to be “dragged” back to her castle home. Once Bloss is back in residents she is met by her mother and fathers, and of course her husbands; who believe she left because of them. Bloss is a strong-willed, kind, intelligent person who hides the truly sensitive person she is. Bloss wants to prove through action, trust and respect that she loves and deserves the love of her husbands while battling those who want to undermine her royal house.
The husbands, wow, the husbands are a detectable smorgasbord of men. Connor, her first, her life long best friend, who has the definition of hates with a passion down pat. Connor is the most wounded from Bloss, and it shows with the interactions and discussions. Quinn, the mute, who sends the funniest and most outrageous mental images; is the man sent to fetch her home, the castle spy master. Quinn is a loveable, kind character, who attempts to uplift Bloss’s spirits in time of need, but he too is wounded but the most understanding because of his unique power. Ryan, the beast of the group, he is the solider the man at arms; he is known for his strength and truly is a dominating alpha male so hold your unders ladies, cause wowzers, H-O-T! Declan, my favorite, who does not love the nerdy book guy, who is super-hot too! He is kind, caring, but seems to be at emotionally detached from the situation, is it to protect himself, to find out who must read! Each of these gents and the Bloss all have powers, powers that give and take. Declan can give more water, but it depletes the earth, Ryan can heal but it causes rage and so on, these powers add to the dynamic of this group!
I am salivating for the next book in this series and cannot wait to see their next adventure. I highly recommend this!
I love that we are thrown into this magical world were the heroine is on the run and she is being chased to be “dragged” back to her castle home. Once Bloss is back in residents she is met by her mother and fathers, and of course her husbands; who believe she left because of them. Bloss is a strong-willed, kind, intelligent person who hides the truly sensitive person she is. Bloss wants to prove through action, trust and respect that she loves and deserves the love of her husbands while battling those who want to undermine her royal house.
The husbands, wow, the husbands are a detectable smorgasbord of men. Connor, her first, her life long best friend, who has the definition of hates with a passion down pat. Connor is the most wounded from Bloss, and it shows with the interactions and discussions. Quinn, the mute, who sends the funniest and most outrageous mental images; is the man sent to fetch her home, the castle spy master. Quinn is a loveable, kind character, who attempts to uplift Bloss’s spirits in time of need, but he too is wounded but the most understanding because of his unique power. Ryan, the beast of the group, he is the solider the man at arms; he is known for his strength and truly is a dominating alpha male so hold your unders ladies, cause wowzers, H-O-T! Declan, my favorite, who does not love the nerdy book guy, who is super-hot too! He is kind, caring, but seems to be at emotionally detached from the situation, is it to protect himself, to find out who must read! Each of these gents and the Bloss all have powers, powers that give and take. Declan can give more water, but it depletes the earth, Ryan can heal but it causes rage and so on, these powers add to the dynamic of this group!
I am salivating for the next book in this series and cannot wait to see their next adventure. I highly recommend this!
July 22, 2021
Ann Denton wrote my favorite Silver Springs book. I really loved Ruby, the innocent and slightly naive angel on a quest to make people happy. After finishing that book I really wanted to read more written by Ann Denton, but for some reason loads of other books begged for my attention first. However, for my Alphabet reading challenge I really needed a book with a K and it was the perfect excuse to finally start this series!
Even though the book is bigger than average I really flew through it and that's mostly because Denton's writing style flows so nicely and is just so easy to read, without it becoming simple. On top of that I really like the white line between each paragraph. It took me some getting used to at first, but my eyes are really happy with those visible resting places in between my racing. The plan was to spend two days on reading the book, I eventually only had to read the last few chapters this morning.
That's also because I really loved the world and the plot. Of course, at first it was a little vague and I had really no clue where the story was going, but I just enjoyed the ride and when more and more politics entered the plot I was more and more invested. I can't wait to explore the rest of the world and meet loads more interesting and layered characters in future books. So much awesomeness was already written down in this first one.
I also really liked the characters. I have to admit that I don't feel like we really know the guys that well by now, but I don't doubt that we're gonna see more of them in the future books and that we'll get to know them better and better. It's quite clear that they're all very different and unique, with their own personality. Just like our princess. I loved how selfless she was. How she dared to have emotions, while also being brave. She knew how to take care of herself and when to rely on others.
I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
Even though the book is bigger than average I really flew through it and that's mostly because Denton's writing style flows so nicely and is just so easy to read, without it becoming simple. On top of that I really like the white line between each paragraph. It took me some getting used to at first, but my eyes are really happy with those visible resting places in between my racing. The plan was to spend two days on reading the book, I eventually only had to read the last few chapters this morning.
That's also because I really loved the world and the plot. Of course, at first it was a little vague and I had really no clue where the story was going, but I just enjoyed the ride and when more and more politics entered the plot I was more and more invested. I can't wait to explore the rest of the world and meet loads more interesting and layered characters in future books. So much awesomeness was already written down in this first one.
I also really liked the characters. I have to admit that I don't feel like we really know the guys that well by now, but I don't doubt that we're gonna see more of them in the future books and that we'll get to know them better and better. It's quite clear that they're all very different and unique, with their own personality. Just like our princess. I loved how selfless she was. How she dared to have emotions, while also being brave. She knew how to take care of herself and when to rely on others.
I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
December 29, 2021
I’ve been ruined. This is my first try with Reverse Harem, and I wasn’t ready for the emotional and physical toll loving four guys at once would have on me. I should have expected this. Finding one book boyfriend is what it is, but four at the same time? Overwhelming in the best way possible!
I loved this book for its plot and its interesting worldbuilding. Let’s start with the magic, which I found truly fascinating. There’s a sort of checks and balances for its use. For example, one of the characters can heal with his touch, but he loses himself to a fit of rage afterwards, or another can look into people’s minds at the cost of his voice. Then of course, there’s the society’s matriarchal structure which sees a woman in the highest position of power, aka the queen, but also polyamorous families where there’s one wife for multiple husbands. I won’t enter into the details as to why this is. You need to read it for yourselves!
The characters deserve their own paragraph, because this cast was wonderful! I loved the main character, Bloss. I loved the knights (Connor, Quinn, Declan and Ryan), who are beautiful individually and as a unit. I loved Princess Avia, Bloss’s sister. I loved the interactions between each and every one of them! The sisterly bond was so cute, and the romance…*squeals* The author managed to build Bloss’s relationship with each one of her knights, creating a unique bond with them individually, but she also showed how close the four men are with one another. Together, the group is harmonious, complementing each other well. It’s beautiful!
I was intrigued from page one and I devoured this book in three days, which is a feat for me since it usually takes me a week or ten days to finish a book. That’s how good this was! At the time of writing this review, I’m already 20% into the second book. I can’t get enough!
Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy. Opinions are my own.
I loved this book for its plot and its interesting worldbuilding. Let’s start with the magic, which I found truly fascinating. There’s a sort of checks and balances for its use. For example, one of the characters can heal with his touch, but he loses himself to a fit of rage afterwards, or another can look into people’s minds at the cost of his voice. Then of course, there’s the society’s matriarchal structure which sees a woman in the highest position of power, aka the queen, but also polyamorous families where there’s one wife for multiple husbands. I won’t enter into the details as to why this is. You need to read it for yourselves!
The characters deserve their own paragraph, because this cast was wonderful! I loved the main character, Bloss. I loved the knights (Connor, Quinn, Declan and Ryan), who are beautiful individually and as a unit. I loved Princess Avia, Bloss’s sister. I loved the interactions between each and every one of them! The sisterly bond was so cute, and the romance…*squeals* The author managed to build Bloss’s relationship with each one of her knights, creating a unique bond with them individually, but she also showed how close the four men are with one another. Together, the group is harmonious, complementing each other well. It’s beautiful!
I was intrigued from page one and I devoured this book in three days, which is a feat for me since it usually takes me a week or ten days to finish a book. That’s how good this was! At the time of writing this review, I’m already 20% into the second book. I can’t get enough!
Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy. Opinions are my own.
February 17, 2019
An okay read
Knightfall is set in a mystical land with elves. dragons, halflings, humans, djinn, and magic. What's not to like, right? Pros: the book was interesting with a unique enough plot twist: in the beginning, the FMC is hated by her quad of husbands/suitors instead of falling in love with each one. Bloss is intelligent and vulnerable. I also like the twist on the mom/ Queen. You love to hate that woman and the unique geass was a added bonus. The guys were likeable. Ryan and Quinn were my favorites, Declan a close second with is secret love of being bossed around. Conner was so irritating (understandably so, but even when he found out her reasons, he was still an a$$).
Cons: The alternate-curse word was, ugh, annoying. It detracted from the dialogue so much I just kept skimming over it. Next, while the banter was fun and the scenes leading up to them liking/loving her again, they felt so meh. We get all steamy, just to have it doused. You don't get well developed scenes and things began to not add up. The book reads like you should know the state of affairs and the mythology just felt thrown in there. Lastly how was it she went looking for a cure for 4yrs but just be working as a barmaid, farmer, or anything else? Didn’t seem like she tried at all.
While it had good parts and an okay read, it was merely that, just ok. The guys are what made it bearable. Not sure I'll be continuing this series.
Knightfall is set in a mystical land with elves. dragons, halflings, humans, djinn, and magic. What's not to like, right? Pros: the book was interesting with a unique enough plot twist: in the beginning, the FMC is hated by her quad of husbands/suitors instead of falling in love with each one. Bloss is intelligent and vulnerable. I also like the twist on the mom/ Queen. You love to hate that woman and the unique geass was a added bonus. The guys were likeable. Ryan and Quinn were my favorites, Declan a close second with is secret love of being bossed around. Conner was so irritating (understandably so, but even when he found out her reasons, he was still an a$$).
Cons: The alternate-curse word was, ugh, annoying. It detracted from the dialogue so much I just kept skimming over it. Next, while the banter was fun and the scenes leading up to them liking/loving her again, they felt so meh. We get all steamy, just to have it doused. You don't get well developed scenes and things began to not add up. The book reads like you should know the state of affairs and the mythology just felt thrown in there. Lastly how was it she went looking for a cure for 4yrs but just be working as a barmaid, farmer, or anything else? Didn’t seem like she tried at all.
While it had good parts and an okay read, it was merely that, just ok. The guys are what made it bearable. Not sure I'll be continuing this series.
January 28, 2019
This was really good, on the whole. There was a little something that made it more like 3.75 stars, but I'm.finding it hard to work out what. Maybe a slight cheesiness? But it was a good, solid RH fantasy read.
Bloss is a good character, and while her insecurities with the men get a little tiresome at times, it's understandable, and she is pretty kick ass, with a sharp political mind, too.
I also mostly liked the men. They were pretty assholeish at first (apart from Quinn) but then they had reason to be cross. I would have liked a bit more characterisation of them, but I liked their dynamic with each other.
The world building was good (and I liked how the RH aspect was part of their culture), although do wish they'd been a bit more explanation about the different provinces and their history, as it was all relevant to the story, but made a bit unclear.
In summary, this is well written, with a good balance of plot and romance and the fantasy element works well, so I would recommend RH fans give it a try!
Bloss is a good character, and while her insecurities with the men get a little tiresome at times, it's understandable, and she is pretty kick ass, with a sharp political mind, too.
I also mostly liked the men. They were pretty assholeish at first (apart from Quinn) but then they had reason to be cross. I would have liked a bit more characterisation of them, but I liked their dynamic with each other.
The world building was good (and I liked how the RH aspect was part of their culture), although do wish they'd been a bit more explanation about the different provinces and their history, as it was all relevant to the story, but made a bit unclear.
In summary, this is well written, with a good balance of plot and romance and the fantasy element works well, so I would recommend RH fans give it a try!
December 15, 2019
Pages: 448
My rating: 4.5
Read other books by this author in the future: yes
Loved this book. Girl runs away from her life because she is searching for answers. After four years on the run she accidentally listens in on a discussion where her sister is threatened. A group is trying to kill her. She decides to go back and save her sister.
She meets her husbands to be, which she tried to protect by looking for answers. And they run into a lot of trouble. Part of this trouble is that she needs to make the guys understand that she did this for a good reason and the guys have to forgive her.
This was one of the best rh books I read this years.
June 22, 2021
For someone who does NOT enjoy abuse or bullying of any kind in romance, I struggled with this book.
The heroine was in a tough spot and was constantly acting like a martyr. The heroes initially humiliate and physically treat her harshly because she ran away right before their wedding. I felt so icky reading their developing romance when these men had treating her like that, like she was the scum of the earth. And they never ever apologize for their behavior or feel guilty. There’s a lot of bully romance out there that I rarely understand or approach, and I should’ve researched this book better before reading.
Also, the worth building sucked.
The heroine was in a tough spot and was constantly acting like a martyr. The heroes initially humiliate and physically treat her harshly because she ran away right before their wedding. I felt so icky reading their developing romance when these men had treating her like that, like she was the scum of the earth. And they never ever apologize for their behavior or feel guilty. There’s a lot of bully romance out there that I rarely understand or approach, and I should’ve researched this book better before reading.
Also, the worth building sucked.
November 28, 2021
Ann Denton's books won me over after I was introduced to them. Fantasy isn't my typical genre, but God have mercy KnightFall was everything I was expecting and more. Dark fantasy and steamy scenes have just become my new obsession. A novel that transports you to another world is very rare. The ability to see characters and places in your mind as real as if they were present. I was taken on a journey of emotions as soon as I began reading this story. The book did not let me go until it reached a brilliant conclusion. It is shameless to admit that I fell in love with each member of the harem. I was enchanted by the way they formed relationships overtime despite being preordained mates. It was only possible for an exceptional author to achieve the feeling that I felt with the female MC. There were action scenes galore, and the plot was original and imaginative. While there was just the right amount of steam, I was left craving for more. This whole series is something I need right now. This book is my second from Ann Denton. I have just become a huge fan of her work. It's good to say that Ann Denton changed my opinion of fantasy. I will be reading more of her work in the future and also finishing up the Tangled Crowns series.
did-not-finish
June 13, 2023DNF @ 10%
Maybe it's just me, but I found KNIGHTFALL to be goofy and cartoonish. Maybe it's because Bloss uses spells to fly and then turn into a cat, or maybe it was the childish interaction with the two stablehands who want to see her naked while she was changing her clothes. Who knows, but either way I wasn't enjoying it.
Maybe it's just me, but I found KNIGHTFALL to be goofy and cartoonish. Maybe it's because Bloss uses spells to fly and then turn into a cat, or maybe it was the childish interaction with the two stablehands who want to see her naked while she was changing her clothes. Who knows, but either way I wasn't enjoying it.
September 23, 2020
This is the kind of book I might not have liked depending on my mood but for some reason all the stars aligned when I was reading it. The slang is annoying & don’t look too closely at the arms on the cover, but I had a great time and will be reading the next one for sure.
February 13, 2021
This book felt like helping a kid with their homework but they just can’t get it right. You know the potential is there, but they keep struggling and you feel kinda bad because you had hope they’d get it this time. This book had an interesting premise but the follow through was lackluster. The world building had some really cool ideas, but wasn’t fully fleshed out. Like other reviewers have mentioned, you have no idea the geography of the continent, and you don’t even find out the name of the continent or the city that the action takes place until well after halfway through the book. Some things were brought up later and you just have to accept them, it wasn’t established towards the beginning.
In terms of characters, I liked the men of the harem but felt they were one dimensional. As is the case with some RH, they were the best friend, the soft nerd, the big bad boy, the quiet dangerous one. You also don’t get a whole lot of the falling in love, it’s more of a tell then a show. There is such a great spot for it too, after she comes back there are weeks that are glossed over where she’s being tutored and such. Bloss also came across one dimensional. It was all about her saving her sister/country and martyring herself. It got kind of old that that’s her go-to, especially if she’s supposed to be this brilliant queen who has trained in high pressure situations since age 9. Again, we were told that but didn’t really get to see her being brilliant.
In terms of characters, I liked the men of the harem but felt they were one dimensional. As is the case with some RH, they were the best friend, the soft nerd, the big bad boy, the quiet dangerous one. You also don’t get a whole lot of the falling in love, it’s more of a tell then a show. There is such a great spot for it too, after she comes back there are weeks that are glossed over where she’s being tutored and such. Bloss also came across one dimensional. It was all about her saving her sister/country and martyring herself. It got kind of old that that’s her go-to, especially if she’s supposed to be this brilliant queen who has trained in high pressure situations since age 9. Again, we were told that but didn’t really get to see her being brilliant.
June 12, 2020
I may go on a bit of a rant so there may or may not be spoilers...be warned.
So Bloss is the crown princess but she has a dangerous magic that can potentially kill her and anyone around her. Besides that there is some weird law that when a queen dies all of her husbands have to kill themselves?! So basically Bloss doesn't want her knights to dies just because she does so she runs away to find a cure. She would have told her knights but there is a spell that doesn't let her talk about it. She comes back when she overhears a plot against her sister and everyone hates her.
Not terribly if that synopsis developed...but sadly it was ridiculous. Every semi intimate scene was extremely immature and awkward...and there were sooo many of them. The only character who was even slightly interesting was Abbas and even that ended up being stupid. But the absolute last straw for me was when a dragon (or shapeshifter or something) attacks your castle and you are able to knock it out but you don't have anyone kill it or restrain it in any way so it flies off. Then you are somehow shocked when it comes back?!? May not too stupid to live but absolutely too stupid to run a country.
So Bloss is the crown princess but she has a dangerous magic that can potentially kill her and anyone around her. Besides that there is some weird law that when a queen dies all of her husbands have to kill themselves?! So basically Bloss doesn't want her knights to dies just because she does so she runs away to find a cure. She would have told her knights but there is a spell that doesn't let her talk about it. She comes back when she overhears a plot against her sister and everyone hates her.
Not terribly if that synopsis developed...but sadly it was ridiculous. Every semi intimate scene was extremely immature and awkward...and there were sooo many of them. The only character who was even slightly interesting was Abbas and even that ended up being stupid. But the absolute last straw for me was when a dragon (or shapeshifter or something) attacks your castle and you are able to knock it out but you don't have anyone kill it or restrain it in any way so it flies off. Then you are somehow shocked when it comes back?!? May not too stupid to live but absolutely too stupid to run a country.
January 11, 2019
1. Look at the thiccness of this read. /salivating
2. Another exceptional heroine. I love it even more when other people are undermining her, esp since she can single-handedly prove them wrong against all their misconceptions about her (and yes I am talking about her heroes). Then she goes and humbles herself when she accepts her flaws AND pushes herself to right her own wrong doings. I mean, one can become badass and be smart at the same time. Last but def not the least, I have had the most fun reading her POVs. The unique humor game from this one is STRONG.
3. Just the overall writing style of the author. I'm not usually into medieval settings but honestly lately I am finding a couple more that captured me so easily...this one I practically one-clicked even though I'm not familiar with the author. Obviously, best risk I have ever taken (real adventurer, this girlie lol).
Yeah, it does end in a cliffie, but with that said, still doesn't take away the fact that THIS READ IS STILL SO FREAKING AMAZING.
2. Another exceptional heroine. I love it even more when other people are undermining her, esp since she can single-handedly prove them wrong against all their misconceptions about her (and yes I am talking about her heroes). Then she goes and humbles herself when she accepts her flaws AND pushes herself to right her own wrong doings. I mean, one can become badass and be smart at the same time. Last but def not the least, I have had the most fun reading her POVs. The unique humor game from this one is STRONG.
3. Just the overall writing style of the author. I'm not usually into medieval settings but honestly lately I am finding a couple more that captured me so easily...this one I practically one-clicked even though I'm not familiar with the author. Obviously, best risk I have ever taken (real adventurer, this girlie lol).
Yeah, it does end in a cliffie, but with that said, still doesn't take away the fact that THIS READ IS STILL SO FREAKING AMAZING.
April 30, 2022
Very average.
I picked this up because a reviewer on Broken Bonds said this was better. That girl was high.
Nothing wrong with this and was an OK start but I wasn't sold at the end on anything. Relationships went from hate to love too quickly not enough tension for me. Not sure it has enough to continue for me.
I picked this up because a reviewer on Broken Bonds said this was better. That girl was high.
Nothing wrong with this and was an OK start but I wasn't sold at the end on anything. Relationships went from hate to love too quickly not enough tension for me. Not sure it has enough to continue for me.
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