A review by thesoulessrider
The Forbidden King by S.T. Fernandez

emotional hopeful informative medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Stephanie’s novella takes us into the forbidden romance between Cathan, the King Consort, and Reneah, his chambermaid, all while Ash is grappling with her royal identity and mourning her mom. 👑💔 I’m not usually into the "friend's dad" trope, but after the hints in book 1, I was dying to know how Cathan and Reneah got together—mystery solved, and wow, Stephanie nailed the spice. 🔥 This novella is even spicier than book 1! While you don’t need to read this book to continue to book 2, it’s a juicy addition to the series. I’m so happy for Cathan and Reneah, even if, like Ash, I’d find it super awkward seeing her bestie with her dad!

Yo Stephanie! Thanks for this amazing ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.
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