A review by bellebookcorner
The Forest King's Daughter by Elly Blake

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

“Maybe the memory of our dance will linger in this place, never quite dying, no matter how faded it becomes. That’s a kind of beauty.” 
 
Do you want to dive into a world where ancient conflicts collide with forbidden love, and discover the magic that binds them together ? Look no further, and pick up Elly Blake’s newest book, The Forest King’s Daughter! 
 
Though the story unfolds at a leisurely pace, it allows for a deeper exploration of the characters and the magical world, making each moment more impactful. 
I wish there were a book map of it at the front of the book which would be lovely since the characters move to several different places throughout the story. 
 
Told from Cassia’s POV, we follow her journey in trying to save her people and figuring out the ring’s power with a certain broody winged male —Zeru—that always rile her up but also supported her in his own way. 
One thing I found myself wanting as the story progressed was seeing the events unfold from Zeru’s POV. 
 
Furthermore, seeing Cassia’s character develop throughout the story was delightful as she finally learns her self-worth and following her own path rather than following her father. 
 
The romance has a balanced amount of banter and sweet moments. 
The complexity of their relationship, due to their family situations being enemies for years, adds depth. 
Yet, their strong bond from childhood could not remain buried deep pushing them toward each other and finally embracing their true feelings. 
 
Overall, The Forest King’s Daughter is a tale of love, self-discovery and the burden as well as responsibility of having great power. 
While most things are wrapped up nicely, the ending also offers a glimpse of what’s coming next, and I’m looking forward to the next installment in this series to explore more of the world-building! 
 
Thank you to TBR and Beyond Tour, author and publisher for giving me an e-ARC of the book and for having me on this book tour. I’m leaving this review voluntarily!
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