An outcast maiden. A fae prince. A match bound by fate.
When outcast cobbler Rhianne braves the enchanted wood to find her fated love, absolutely everything that could go wrong does. The Matchweaver witch’s magical loom reveals Rhianne is fated for the most powerful fae prince in history. Sounds great to Rhianne, but the Matchweaver has big plans for the prince, and they don’t involve a lowly cobbler. The Matchweaver rages at the match, and her fit angers the ancients who crafted it. The ancients present a magical wand to Rhianne, setting the young woman on the path to raise a new Matchweaver.
The Matchweaver sets a deadly darkness to spread across the kingdom, and Rhianne has days to raise the new Matchweaver or everyone in Lore will die.
Although horrified at the darkness unspooling across the land, Prince Werian is rather delighted at the turn of events. He was meant for adventure such as this and doesn’t mind dodging dangerous spells. What he isn’t prepared for is the sacrifice he’ll have to make to save the kingdom.
This quest isn’t what Rhianne and Werian believed it to be, and if they don’t figure out how to rescue themselves and Lore, it won’t only be a legendary love lost, the entire kingdom will disappear into the void.
Loosely inspired by the old tales of Robin Hood, Enchanting the Fae prince is the second stand-alone fantasy romance in the Kingdoms of Lore series but readers can start with this book.
*This series is set in the same world as the Dragons Rising series, but readers can begin with any of the books in this series.
I absolutely love! Love loveeee! The magical elements in the story after reading book 1 and seeing here we are again. This was way exciting. There is a lot of imagery wel written and very Easy to follow considering that is the hardest thing for me is focusing. But no!
This one absolutely grabs you even more than the first sucking you in. Yes we got the happy ever after which is tbh what we all want for our MCs
Welcome back to the kingdom of Lore where your heart's match waits and the Matchweaver plots her wicked schemes. Enchanting the Fae Prince is the second book in the Kingdoms of Lore series that is a loose Robin Hood retelling told from a dual point-of-view from a couple of familiar characters.
I first met the Werian, the dashing fae prince, and Rhianne, the cobbler's niece, in Enchanting the Elven Prince and now they are back, going on their own adventure and so is the Matchweaver. After the events in the first book, the Matchweaver and her wicked ways aren't over yet, she is up to something and that kicks off Rhianne's and Werian's grand adventure on the high seas, and while yes there may be pirates there is also a Robin Hood vibe that is quite nice. My favorite fae prince has found his match in Rhianne but the Matchweaver has decided once again she knows best and has put a wicked plot in motion. Together Rhianne and Werian go on a grand adventure to find clues on how to stop the Matchweaver in her plot. On their adventure, the two grow closer through bravery, trust, and banter as they try to find answers.
Rhianne is kind, determined, brave, and witty while Werian is kind, dashing, quick on his feet, and is thoughtful. I love how Werian and Rhianne were together, they were at ease with each other from the start, the teasing was fantastic and there was a bond from the start that grew into something beautiful. Rhianne grows more confident and freer as the story goes on while Werian reveals just how great of a guy he is. Werian having grown up with a cruel mother, is kind beyond all reason, lives for adventure, and is very charming. Not to mention his bond with Aury is fantastic and the connection he has with his crew is great, they respect him and he respects them as well, they get into all sorts of trouble but there is a camaraderie and loyalty that's so strong and somehow everything works. The crew of the ship are all great and give off that family vibe, a closeness. I loved how they were with Werian and how they accepted Rhianne.
Speaking of Aury, one of my favorite things was seeing characters from the previous story. Aury, Flip, and the gang are back, while they are not prevalent in the story they do have their role and it was great seeing them again. They fit into the story quite well, it wasn't forced but felt natural and also felt kinda like a continuation of the story as a whole.
I loved the magic in this one. The first book centered on mages and elves while Werian's and Rhianne's story features fae and witches. The Matchweaver is obviously a witch but they really weren't mentioned in the first book and hearing a little about them in this book was nice. I love seeing more supernatural creatures in this world including a few who they believe were only myths.
What's an adventure without seeing new places? It was great seeing more of the kingdoms in Lore, learning about what they're like, their customs, hierarchy, and overall culture. Not to mention learning about a few of the gods that they believe in, how they connect to the people and the land, learning some of the histories behind that was interesting.
Enchanting the Fae Prince was a glorious read. A high fantasy filled with magic, romance, supernaturals, a quest, an adventure on the high seas, and so much more, I loved every second of it. I can't wait to see who the next couple is, I have an idea about who it might be. If I have one wish I want everyone to make an appearance in that book as well, I like seeing the other characters again as much as I like reading about the new ones.
Loved it! So the KoL trilogy is a set of books that can be read as stand-alones. I'm reading them in order, but if you wanted to start with this one you definitely can!
This story was so fun in it's sexiness! Werian is SUCH a character and his joy and lightness while checking out his fated mate is so stinkin' cute! Rhianne, like the other female MCs AK's books have, can totally hold her own. She is feirce, determined, and hasn't let herself grow to hate the world around her, even though so many people showed her hate.
The action and adventure were varied from the first book but still related. There were new things to uncover and new challenges to face and they were done with the flair of Robin Hood.
Absolutely a delight to read! The chemistry was totally there for the romance with just the right amount of spice.
You get a happy-for-now ending, just like the first book, but you know there's another story with connected characters to still read and I can't wait!!
This fast paced fantasy romance is set into a the land of Lore. A quick blooming romance between the two POVs and a world that needs saving.
Werian leads a double life as that of a Robin Hood character. The concept was appealing, but as with the lands name (Lore) it all felt to obviously a retelling. Those aspects of the story weren’t at all new, they just were Robin Hood, names included.
Other parts of the story were new and creative though. The challenge they must face was creative and brought out all sorts of magical discoveries in the world. It was a bit quick though, so many little pieces added that could have been expanded upon.
I’d recommend this for those who are looking for a quick fantasy romance with a strong female lead and a supportive fae love interest. (Which is often me, happy to have read it)
Thank you for this arc in exchange for my honest review.
This books took loose inspiration from Robin Hood and yet, like book 1, took its own path and told its own unique story, this time the love story of Werian and Rhianne. As I suspected, this did indeed expand the larger world. This was another enjoyable ride in this land, with fun side characters. Fated mates can be tricky, but I like how this series has, so far, not made the couples instantly fall in love and get married right away or anything. Granted, the time in this book was even shorter, but they still took time to get to know one another and neither forced things. The journey itself was interesting and have a feeling a certain character is not done wreaking havoc yet, though I hope Im wrong. I just know new things learned through it will come into play in the other books in the series. Great read!
I liked Werian and Rhianne from the moment they were introduced in Enchanting the Elven Mage. I was thrilled when I found out there would be a HEA for them. This story did not disappoint. There are some great elements from Robin Hood but this is really it's own story. Werian is the perfect rogue and his cheeky personality is so much fun. Rhianne is strong and capable because of her rocky start. The chemistry between them is constant and sure. The inclusion of characters from the previous story was like frosting on the cake. Enchanting the Fae Prince grabbed me quickly and didn't let me go until it was finished. I can't wait for the next installment!
Another feel good book! One can't help love this series, it tugs at the heartstrings. After meeting Werian and Rhianne in book 1, I was thrilled there was a book dedicated to them. Weiren is especially an exceptionally likable character and I enjoyed the how Alisha crafts her tales to depict men that are not intimidated by strong women. I had a feeling Rhianne was somehow significant in book 1 after her brief encounter with Aury and I loved the heights she rose to. As with all of Alisha's books, she carefully unfolds a magical story and introduces such wonderful characters, all equally compelling. Nothing is too dark or too intense, an all round lovely series that leaves a smile on my face
This is a great continuation of the series! Prince Werian was one of my favorite characters from the first book, and I was really excited to get his story in this one! This one is a slight Robin Hood retelling, though it is mostly a romantic fantasy featuring a happy-go-lucky fae prince, a fated mate who is more than a match for him, and some fun adventure as they take on the villainess!
Enchanting! Magical, adventurous and loads of fun! I really enjoyed the story it sucked me in from the start. I loved the characters they were perfectly matched and positively delightful together!
The books in this series range from barely 3 to around 4 for me. This was my least favorite, not because it lacked the creativity of the others but because I didn’t find the relationship believable. The other books had relationships that built up, but this one was undeveloped. A magic loom says you’re fated and so you are automatically madly in love with one another. Relationship achieved in a matter of sentences. I can’t believe that, even in a fantasy world.
What a sweet/cozy fae romance! I love how down to love (take that as you wish) both Werian and Rhianne (and when believe me when I say, for the first fifty or so pages, I read her name Rhiannon and started singing the Fleetwood Mac song) are! From the jump, I was hooked.
Sweetness ensues: -Knowing that both of them long for adventure -They've seen one another in dreams -Both are outsiders (to a lesser extent on Werian's end because while his mother is a piece of work in her own right, she's indifferent towards her son, seeming to have had him only out of obligation). Poor Rhianne is chased through the forest and beaten within an inch of her life (seriously wondering if she's able to have children after those nauseating kicks to her abdomen) until Werian comes along and saves her. -The happiness Werian radiates upon finally learning what he's known all along being told from Rhianne's very own lips: "you, Werian, are my mate" juxtaposed with a frozen in fear Rhianne who nearly drops her newly acquired wand. The fact that he drops to his knees "Looking up, his wide eyes searched her face as if she were a map that told of great treasures" (Klapheke, 78). -That sexual tension/wedding night, though... *Not Tessa Dare levels or anything, but they did have me blushin' up a storm. -Neither of them mince words/emotions. None of this withholding for drama's sake. Our fae prince tells her "if you get to know me, I know this match will work out. I see you adventuring/fighting with me in dreams.", essentially saying let's make this dreams come true. And a paragraph or so later, "I will go with you everywhere. I am yours, for as long as you wish it". -Feminist spin *It's subtle, but still. I'll take my victories where I can get 'em. Werian is by her side, not fighting her battles/saving her from death, but rather acting as caregiver/companion as she proves her worth as new Matchweaver. In fact, she bring him back from death in the end. *While future children are mentioned, its an off the cuff remark from Werian. And the epilogue ends with Rhianne making it so every person can see their matches in their dreams without having to wait for the Matchweaver. Adventuring together takes precedence. -Bonus: our couple begins their romance on a mini solo road trip on horseback. You (whoever you are) know I'm a sucker for the road trip trope. -Love that after being undervalued/bullied, Rhianne finds not only romance, but friendships/respect along her journey to being Matchweaver (everyone in Werian's crew respects not only her, but her relationship with Werian. The way they throw together an impromptu wedding! Be still my heart!).
Is this perfect? Well, no. For starters, the cover makes you think it will be a woodland tale, when the majority takes place on Werian's ship/his homeland. The Robin Hood element was kind of sparse (Werian, a prince, dresses like a lowly pirate captain and has a companion named Little John among his crew... can't really remember if they stole from the rich and gave to poor). And a lot of it felt rushed (Like why Rhianne is an outcast? And beyond her looking critically at shoes all of a couple of times, her cobbler occupation is kind a throwaway bit). But other than those cons, I really just felt like this was an homage to the OG fairy tales of yesteryear. With a bit of spice of course.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
I wanna start by saying I really loved this book. It's technically a stand-alone fantasy romance. But It's also the second book in the Kingdoms of Lore series. (Each book in the series is their own stand alone romantasy, you don't have to read them in order but I personally recommend it because some characters intertwine in one another's books)
Rhianne and Werian had such good chemistry to me. It is a soulmate trope so at first I was wary because I thought it might be insta-love. And it is, but it surprisingly had a little slow burn too. So coming from someone who doesn't usually like Insta-love, I really liked the romance in this book! The setting was just perfection. Fantasy, but also pirate ships and sailing which was something I didn't expect but It was an amazing switch up from most Fae romance books. (Also Werian gives such prince Eric vibes I love it)
The characters were likeable, the banter was really good, the adventure was immaculate. And the stakes were high so I wanted to keep on reading. This book was mostly happy with a splash of angst. But if I had to describe it I would say Adventurous. I really enjoyed reading the journey Rhianne and Werian had to go on.
So far I definitely recommend this series to any Romantasy or Fae-loving readers!
Story Synopsis: An outcast maiden. A fae prince. A match bound by fate.
When outcast cobbler Rhianne braves the enchanted wood to find her fated love, absolutely everything that could go wrong does. The Matchweaver witch’s magical loom reveals Rhianne is fated for the most powerful fae prince in history. Sounds great to Rhianne, but the Matchweaver has big plans for the prince, and they don’t involve a lowly cobbler. The Matchweaver rages at the match, and her fit angers the ancients who crafted it. The ancients present a magical wand to Rhianne, setting the young woman on the path to raise a new Matchweaver.
The Matchweaver sets a deadly darkness to spread across the kingdom, and Rhianne has days to raise the new Matchweaver or everyone in Lore will die.
Although horrified at the darkness unspooling across the land, Prince Werian is rather delighted at the turn of events. He was meant for adventure such as this and doesn’t mind dodging dangerous spells. What he isn’t prepared for is the sacrifice he’ll have to make to save the kingdom.
This quest isn’t what Rhianne and Werian believed it to be, and if they don’t figure out how to rescue themselves and Lore, it won’t only be a legendary love lost, the entire kingdom will disappear into the void.
Loosely inspired by the old tales of Robin Hood, Enchanting the Fae prince is the second stand-alone fantasy romance in the Kingdoms of Lore series but readers can start with this book.
This has easily become one of my favorite books of the year and something I am likely to read repeatedly when I need a little comfort in my life. I wasn't a huge fan of Aury in the first book, but Rhianne is a completely different character and I loved following along her journey with her. She manages to retain her naivety (she has grown up in a small village her entire life and never ventured outside it) but doesn't make stupid choices because of it. She's clever and funny, she is still allowed her human moments and gets scared or panics but she's all the stronger for it when she does manage to push through.
Werian is a rake, a scoundrel, a man who enjoys the finer things in life and this could have gone so poorly, but he is an absolute gem. Reading their relationship grow, meeting all the side characters was wonderful.
Spoiler- I think what made me enjoy this book so much is because I didn't expect a lot of it to go the way it did. When Rhianne learns she's Werians match, and there's a moment when they are talking about it I thought "oh great, here goes the miscommunication trop and lying which will eventually lead to a big fight that could have been so easily avoided" but Rhianne just tells him! And he's so excited? He's all "I knew it!" Don't get me wrong, I love a good enemies-to-lovers trope as much as the next person but there is something so comforting about the two of them.
Werian is a self admitted playboy, but he's devoted to Rhianne, who does have a moment of "Once my newness rubs off, will he not like me?" but then she's basically all "No, I'm awesome" and I appreciate that about her. We don't have to spend countless paragraphs or chapters being insecure and stuck in our own heads, they both accept what the loom showed and get busy doing some good old fashioned flirting and snarking at each other. Everything she does (excuse the reference to the title) enchants him and she's besotted by him.
I love their moments in all the chaos, I love the little pirate crew and the other characters we meet along the way.
This was the book that I picked for my August Robin Hood retelling. I was excited to read it because it sounded like a run take on it, sadly it just didn’t really hit the mark for me. There were a few things that just didn’t work for me. One of the main things was I felt it wasn’t edited great. There were contradicting pieces through the story that I feel if it had been gone through would have been caught. In one instance Prince Werian talks about how when Rhianne’s wand is taken he can understand her being upset since she has had magic at her fingertips her whole life…except she hasn’t she got it like 2 days before. Then in another chapter, Prince Werian tells a story of a kidnapped witch, but he tells it twice in the chapter and the story is different each time he tells it. I know maybe not everyone catches those things or cares, but it is something that annoys me when I read a book.
That being said I did think the idea of the book was a good one. I liked that it was a Robin Hood retelling, but that it was slight and you got more of a new story with it woven into it. The book moved at a fast pace, and the romance took off right away which didn’t feel quite real, but it worked in a way with the story since they were fated through the mageloom. I thought that Rhianne & Werian had a fairly good connection, they had some fun banter, but I could have used more. They worked well together on their mission and I am glad they ended up together. The supporting characters were not really there that much, they provided a little to the story, but they were definitely not a big part of it and you didn’t learn much about them.
Overall it just wasn’t my favorite retelling I have done this year. I do think it had good potential and a few tweaks would have made it better. I am not sure if I will check out the first in the series or not.
This read was just so fun! For me, I liked it way better then the first book in this series. I found the romance far more engaging, the adventure more sound, and the conclusion was just so satisfying. Werian and Rhianne fit each other like a glove, and I was just rooting for them the entire time. Seeing them love and support each other, and grow because of each other was just so enjoyable and left a big smile on my face. They both are great as their own characters, but even stronger as a couple - which, is how a romance should play out, so well done on the authors part.
The adventure was tons of fun. There were enough callbacks to the previous book and characters for it to feel like a realistic world, but it wasn't intrusive on the story like I've seen in other books. I also liked seeing a glimpse of the next couple in the series, which was also well woven into the narrative. The travel adventure was tons of fun, and the supporting cast really enriched the reading experience.
The action was great too! I can't get over how well done the author does fight scenes. They always feel intense, really well coria graphed, and the ending is always super satisfying and it feels like the struggle was worth it. I always sit on the edge of my seat while reading them, and they are always a great climax to the story with fantastic payoff.
What more can I say? This is a great fantasy romance series. Werian and Rhianne are one of my favorite romantic couples period, and I can't wait to see how they expand with each other in books later in the series. All in all, a great cast of characters that I always enjoy reading. These two are my favorites though. This book was so good! Can't wait to see what more is in store for this series. It's one of my new favorite fantasy romance series.
I love the Kingdom of Lore, and after Aury and Filip's story, I was excited to go back! We get to know Werian better, who we met in Enchanting the Elven Mage, as Aury's cousin, as well as Rhianne, the cobbler's niece, who we also met in Aury's book. Both are great characters. They're strong and both love adventure, while Werian has gotten to experience much more of it than Rhianne, for obvious reasons (hello...prince!). The Matchweaver is a crazy old witch-goddess, and has taken the power and turned it into something else. Werian and Rhianne are mates, and the Matchweaver is none to pleased about it. After her shenanigans, Rhianne is tasked with finding the next Matchweaver, and off our story goes! The story moves at a great pace, with very little slowing down, which makes for a fast and enjoyable read. I will say, while I absolutely adored Aury and Filip and their story, Werian and Rhianne just didn't quite resonate as much with me. I think I just enjoyed the progression of Aury and Filip's romance, as opposed to Rhianne and Werian's. It felt more real, I suppose would be the right word, to me. Both are fated matches and meant to be, and have a love for the ages. I don't know. But overall, I'm so glad I read this book, and felt like it was a good edition to the series! I definitely recommend it, as it is very much enjoyable! I know the Aury/Filip vs. Werian/Rhianne thing is more a me thing than anything, and others might feel the exact opposite. Regardless, give this series a read! It is totally worth it! I can't wait for Book 3, and getting to finally really meet Prince Dorin, as well as Princess Brielle. I loved her in this book, and can only imagine I'll love her more!
This is a most delicious romantic novel, one which I did not want to end as it was a pleasure to read from start to finish. It is the story of Rhianne, a girl much maligned in her own village, taunted by the men and bullied by the women, friendless and lonely throughout her life. She decides to venture into the enchanted wood on the night of Mabon in search of the matchweaver's palace, hoping she would find a fated mate for her. However what the matchweaver saw on her loom displeased her, as Rhianne's fated mate was none other than Werian, the fae Prince and only son of the Queen on the hill of the agate court. Werian had helped save Rhianne when he fought by her side to save her from a scar wolf's attack in the wood and he had already fallen for the courageous warrior. However their path was to be riddled with darkness as the evil matchweaver cursed all of the Lore Kingdom and brought death through her hatred. Werian led a double life and went about as Captain Shadowhood, travelling in his own ship collecting and stealing agate from his mother to give to the poor and needy, but this time round he used his boat to take Rhianne to Khem in search of a magical well. Their adventures are really thrilling, many a time at the risk of losing their lives but their love for one another never flagged. I just love that Rhianne found such a great fated mate, she could have never asked for someone better than Werian, and I love that she became so strong and even acquired magic. I am such a sucker for novels were the downtrodden get a break in life and Rhianne sure did. Where there is a will there is a way!
What an interesting read! I absolutely loved the idea and concept of the story! This book is written in a dual narrative. We see the perspectives of Rhianne, a lowly cobbler, and Werian, a fae prince. I really enjoyed the beginning of the book, as it felt like an old fairytale. Throughout the story, many themes were explored and we encounter various mythical and fantastical creatures. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy the “steamier” scenes very much. This is not uncommon for me, on the contrary, I have not read many books that did not make me cringe during the “steamy” scenes. I think the fast pace of the romance in this book is the reason that I disliked the romantic encounters so much. The pace of the relationship is also the reason why I did not fully connect with either of the characters. The fantasy side of the book left me with many questions. Some decisions did not make sense to me and I do not quite understand the magic system. I felt like there were some contradicting points that caused me to lose interest in the adventure. Unfortunately, this novel was not for me, however, I would still recommend it for those who enjoy an extremely fast-paced and whimsical story.
Frolicking, feisty, fantasy adventure with psycho witches, fae, and fated mates!
There's nothing like finishing a story and being left with the warm fuzzies, and a bit of a book hangover! Alisha Klapheke has created an inventive and highly immersive world in the Kingdoms of Lore series, creating fairytale retellings without it copying the original. This has nods to Robin Hood, but they don't fill the story, just a bit here and there, artfully blended into this magical high fantasy world. We meet the Fae Prince Werian as the cousin to Aury, and the cobbler's niece Rhianne in Enchanting the Elven Mage, and I was tickled to see them return with their own story. Kind, adventurous Werian, unafraid of a strong woman, and the indomitable kindhearted Rhianne, are a perfect match, much to the Wicked Matchweaver's chagrin, causing her to cast into motion an evil that will destroy the world as they know it. The ancients give Rhianne the power to help stop the darkness, but only days to do it. Those days are filled with loads of laughter and adventure with fantastic side characters, and events to keep you guessing until the very end. From the Enchanted Wood to the rollicking High Seas, this tale will hold you in it's power until the very last page! I can't wait until book 3, when it will showcase Brielle and Dorin's story!
I received an ARC of this book from Alisha Klepheke and Bookfunnel, and I chose to leave an honest review.
Rhianne is heading to the Matchweaver to find out who she'll be fated to, braving the enchanted wood, fighting to prove herself more than just a cobbler, when she discovers that she'll be fated to the Fae prince. The same Prince who is said to be the most powerful in history. Which infuriates the Matchweaver -- who then infuriates the ancients. Which sets Rhianne on the path to becoming the new Matchweaver. Now, bound to Werian through fate, the two of them set out to defeat the Matchweaver, putting an end to the spell she has cast over the kingdom, otherwise it will mean the death of everyone.
I love Werian. The fact that he is absolutely amused by Rhianne from the very get go is hilarious. The two of them had fantastic chemistry, and I appreciated the fact that it wasn't an enemies to lovers kind of moment but more of a alright let's do this kind of thing? I was about it. Rhianne was great in that she starts out not once thinking she was going to do anything great only to be one of the two people between the kingdom and certain death. They are an unlikely pair, with the odds stacked against them, and I appreciated the fact that this is a standalone and we get to see that HEA in this book. Another fantastic book by Alisha Klapheke.
Rhianne has a lot of things going against her. She’s left handed (gasp! The horror!), raised by a neglectful uncle, abused by mean townspeople. She goes off to seek her match from the Matchweaver, a witch who sees future loves in her loom, only for the Matchweaver to go totally dark and refuse to use her powers for good.
So what’s Rhianne going to do? Team up with Werian, a Fae prince, and go off to find the person who can challenge the Matchweaver.
I liked Rhianne and Werian, but I didn’t think I needed the silly overtones to Robin Hood; the book stands on its own without being a “retelling” (which it’s not, as it focuses so much on Rhianne, and less on Werian.) I would have liked to see more trials and dangers - everything felt safe and I never really felt like the characters were in any danger. Some things that were supposed to be life threatening were over in like a page. Loved some of the characters met in Khem and hope they make appearances later and are more fleshed out in other books.
Overall, not my favorite book but a solidly enjoyable read.
In this second Kingdom of Lore book, we return to the same world, following a new couple. Rhianne is a simple cobbler's daughter, and the Matchweaver is infuriated when she is shown to be the destined of the fae prince. If they want to be together, they may have to overthrow her power.
This book expanded significantly on the most interesting (to me) aspect of the first volume: the Matchweaver, and the magic that determines what couples are meant to be together. It's a fascinating and, as far as I am aware, completely unique concept that ties together fantasy and romance elements in a way that makes both feel fresh and exciting. The Matchweaver, as dysfunctional as she is, was actually my favorite character--she makes for a thrilling antagonist. And I appreciated that this book went into more detail about the nature and consequences of this kind of magic--how it shapes a society and the relationships in it. The magic itself is also pretty awesome, especially once Rhianne gets a chance to show off her power in front of the whole court in my favorite scene in the book.
Rhianne, the lowly daughter of a cobbler, and cursed to be left-handed, wants desperately to know the dark figure in her dreams: who is he? Is he to be her husband? Then, belatedly, she decides to visit the Matchweaver during a huge celebration, but is attacked by the town boor and left to a scar wolf. A tall dark stranger happens upon her being attacked by the wolf, stops the attack, and then takes her damaged body to the Matchweaver for care. She learns that the Matchweaver does not approve of the match she sees in the loom and angrily refuses to announce it—or to allow it. The spirits and gods who control the matches react violently and yank most of her power from her, giving Rhianne a staff and a command to find the new Matchweaver. The tall stranger wants very much to accompany this intriguing, brave woman on her quest. And the greatest adventure of her life begins.
I just loved Rhianne and Werian’s story! I really liked Rhianne in her short appearance in Enchanting the Elven Mage so I was so happy to read her story! She’s just fabulous. She takes on every challenge that comes her way and doesn’t back down from anything. And Werian is hilarious. His cocky and over the top personality is fantastic and I really enjoyed getting to know him more in this story. The story is exciting and has elements of Robin Hood, but it’s still entirely it’s own story. The writing is excellent and the descriptions are perfect. I think this is my favourite book I’ve read from Alisha Klapheke, her writing keeps getting better with every book and I always look forward to reading more from her!
I received an ARC from the author and I’m voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Definitely need to read book one first in order to follow along in this one, especially since we get to see so many of the characters we fell in love with in book one.
I absolutely could not put this down! Like book one you get your fated love with a side of swords and sorcery.
Great romance and banter between our swash buckling ‘Hood and little cobbler. These two had so many layers and were extremely entertaining to read. Clean read with fade to black scenes but you can definitely feel their chemistry otherwise.
I especially liked how we got the camaraderie of Werian and his men. I liked Filip’s with his men in book one and was glad to see it with Werian and his men in here too.
I’m excited did book three and to read even more of these characters and the ones we met in more depth with another couple’s story.
I’ve been waiting for Rhianne and Werian to get their full story and it didn’t disappoint! I absolutely loved their chemistry and Rhianne’s confidence and sense of adventure. I enjoy seeing female characters shrug the “norms” of their world and Klapheke delivers. In addition to the romantic elements, Brielle totally stole my heart. She is quite the spitfire and I couldn’t get enough of her scenes. I’d love to see her story in the future! Retellings are a favorite of mine and the Robin Hood vibes felt original and were present without overpowering the story. A lot more information is revealed about the Matchweaver and her role within Lore which enhances the worldbuilding and ties the series books together too. This series just keeps getting better and I can’t wait for the next book!
I love this author, her books always have a way of sucking me in and spiting me out at the end.
This book was a complete mystery because I started. So I was completely shocked when the romance plot was thrown in the deal end and we had to see how it would fare through the world erupting around it. I haven’t read a book following this premise with both parties up for it. Unlike the previous book in the series where at least one fought the romance, these two jumped head first into it.
It was refreshing to see them so willing and so supportive even though they are practically strangers. The second plot of the story, the fighting, the action, the guts. Was awesome. I really enjoyed the concept of the book and the development of the characters in the ‘war’. The plot flowed well and never seemed to drag in any spot.
I loved this book, and I just want to read every one that follows.
My favourite thing about this book is that there is romance from start to finish, no uming and ahing, just 2 people (one human, one fae) being honest with eachother and expressing their desire for eachother, it's such a refreshing narrative. They are a fantastic team and I could have followed their adventures for a thousand more chapters. Alisha is fast becoming one of my favourite authors and I found Enchanting the Fae Prince to be even more wonderful than her first book set in the same world, Enchanting the Elven Mage. A fantastic writer, without the use of any explicit details, she paints such a romantic scene filled with passion and desire. If you want to have your heart warmed, with added banter and adventure, then this is the book for you! Cannot praise it enough.
I liked this even better than the first book in the series; and it could be read as a standalone book. All she wants is a partner in life; it doesn’t even have to be love. Rhianne goes to the Matchweaver in hopes of an answer. Unfortunately the Matchweaver has plans of her own for Rhianne’s match. Thus begins a chain of events that will …. Destroy a kingdom? Or two? Read it and find out! There were some unexpected twists. The book has clean romance, but it is somewhat suggestive; I’m very conservative and wouldn’t want a young teen reading it. I received a free copy of this book with no obligation.