A Deal with the Elf King: Married to Magic Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Elise Kova (Author), Elizabeth Evans (Narrator), Silver Wing Press (Publisher)

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Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and Uprooted, this stand-alone, fantasy romance about a human girl and her marriage to the Elf King is impossible to put down! The elves come for two things: war and wives. In both cases, they come for death.

Three thousand years ago, humans were hunted by powerful races with wild magic until the treaty was formed. Now, for centuries, the elves have taken a young woman from Luella's village to be their Human Queen. To be chosen is seen as a mark of death by the townsfolk. A mark 19-year-old Luella is grateful to have escaped as a girl. Instead, she's dedicated her life to studying herbology and becoming the town's only healer.

That is, until the Elf King unexpectedly arrives...for her. Everything Luella had thought she'd known about her life, and herself, was a lie. Taken to a land filled with wild magic, Luella is forced to be the new queen to a cold yet blisteringly handsome Elf King. Once there, she learns about a dying world that only she can save. The magical land of Midscape pulls on one corner of her heart; her home and people tug on another...but what will truly break her is a passion she never wanted. A Deal with the Elf King is a complete, stand-alone novel, inspired by the tales of Hades and Persephone, as well as Beauty and the Beast, with a "happily ever after" ending. It's perfect for fantasy romance fans looking for just the right amount of steam and their next slow-burn and swoon-worthy couple.

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11 hours and 47 minutes
Author

Elise Kova
Narrator

Elizabeth Evans
Audible release date

September 1, 2021
Language

English
Publisher

Silver Wing Press
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B09F1VJ15M
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Unabridged
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Listening Length	11 hours and 47 minutes
Author	Elise Kova
Narrator	Elizabeth Evans
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	September 01, 2021
Publisher	Silver Wing Press
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B09F1VJ15M
Best Sellers Rank	#2,491 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #47 in Fantasy Romance (Audible Books & Originals) #571 in Fantasy Romance (Books)

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Nmh

Be warned.

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2020

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I loved the story line. The plot was good though, predictable. With that said, it's a shame that there are sex scenes. It's annoying that most books feel the need to add it in. It takes away from the quality of the book.

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Not the best, but interesting enough.

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2020

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I REALLY wanted to like this. I really did because I loved the Air Awakens series. A deal with the Elf King wasn’t bad, but it also wasn’t good either.

This novel had its profound moments where the writing was really great and I was able to make a connection with the story, but for the most part, it was just lazy writing (I’m so sorry Kova)

The amount of “info dumping” in the first few chapters and throughout the book was astonishing for an accomplished writer. Kova has the ability to create rich and magical worlds so I found the info dumping, aka “lazy writing” lackluster.

Also, what is with the Goody Two Shoes cookie cutter main character? And the brooding kind of a jerk, but then I guess he’s kind of nice love interest? I get it’s a “romance” novel but the characters could at least be more interesting and entertaining than trope cardboard cutouts.

I’m not sure if this is her first romance novel either but the sexy time just wasn’t that sexy. It had a YA feel about it. Honestly this book could be considered a YA romance novel, it just doesn’t make you blush or glance up hurriedly to make sure no one is catching you in the act of reading smut.

If you are looking for a light read, then you may like this book, I just prefer characters to have a little more depth and for the side characters to not feel like stand ins.

It was entertaining, kind of? The plot was decent but predictable. The world was complex yet executed poorly. I almost stopped reading it completely 3 times but carried on anyway because it was interesting enough. It just wasn’t good like Kova’s other books. If I hadn’t read her other series already, I honestly would have thought this to be her first time writing a novel.

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Samantha West

Absolutely Incredible! Another Amazing book from Elise Kova!

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2020

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I loved this book from beginning to end! The writing was amazing; the story compelling. The characters were flawed but lovable, in a perfectly real way. You feel for Luella from the start as she is pulled about by people and circumstances. Eldas is the perfect icy Elf King, who loses his frostbitten walls and becomes a genuine person. The entire world of Midscape is so realistic and flushed out without boring the reader with details. It is a perfect retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth with a romantic fantasy touch. I can't wait for the next book to find out more about the world Of Midscape!

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Artisan

Escaping reality

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2020

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Elise Kova did it again, with this amazing book.... I can’t tell you enough how much I feel in love with this characters and this world she has created... I
Am very lucky to be able to get the opportunity to have read this book before most arc reader here and guys!
The world itself is a hades and Persephone retelling with a beauty and the beast sorta twist as well....
the journey we take with this main character is amazing the enemies to lovers trope is strong with this one and god did I swoon.... I need fae king to
Sweep me off my feet please and thank you
Dear Elise Kova this is are the reasons why I’m still and will Forever be single who can compare to eldas

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Smeen ween

Yea this was pretty decent I liked it

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020

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(this was like a 3 but it felt like a 3.5 at the time I finished reading and I rounded up)
I mean an agsty slow burn with an enemies to lovers and arranged marriage plot ? Literally sign me up.

The angst was good the tension was peak, the plot was average but for a stand alone high fantasy romance it was good enough. The characters other than the male and female leads were pretty much throw away, but again, what more can you expect with something like this.
It was good for what it was. I had fun reading it and it’s a pretty quick read. The ride is fun and the characters have pretty good personalities that you like them enough to care. I found myself wanting more with the side characters because of how interesting they were but I understand they’re not the center and the plot moved just fine without them.

If you’re bored and looking for a short satisfying read with a moderately strong female lead and a socially stunted male lead who gets a mr Darcy character development, then this is perfect for you.

And to once again reiterate, this is not a plot heavy book. It’s very very basic with the main plot and subplot. It’s not pressing or jaw dropping but it keeps you compelled enough when the romance is on its slow burn pace.

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Like a romance spin on a spinning silver, ACOTAR, and uprooted

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2020

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While I enjoyed this book I have to say there were glaring errors that I don’t expect to find in a finished text—this book need proofreading. This was my first Elise Kova book and it was very much how I expected it to be. It’s a fantasy romance and heavy on the romance. The main character tells you how she is feeling and how everyone else seems to be feeling, which I personally felt was a bit heavy handed. I like a bit more subtlety-a bit more show instead of tell. If that doesn’t bother you—it’s fairly common in romance novels— then you likely won’t notice. But for me, I’d love to get a good editor to clean this text up.

All that being said, this book as very enjoyable. It read like a mash up of some of my favorite YA/NA books so I was totally ready for the good times. It mostly did not disappoint. Some scenes and interactions just felt a little off, but for the most part this story had a great world, a great romance, and a wonderful premise. I enjoyed myself a lot even if it didn’t quite have that can’t-put-it-down factor for me. I love that it’s a stand-alone and that it wasn’t horridly long, but I wish we got more about the family and who they are. It was a lot of surface characterizations and I would’ve liked to have deeper and more meaningful interactions. The mystery was very good and I was very excited to find out what exactly would happen with the magic and the seeming lack of power. That really kept me reading when I maybe would have set the book down. Overall a good read if not a great one.

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M R S

Such a good fantasy romance.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2020

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Loved this.

Flew through this book so quickly. I do love a fantasy romance.

The lore of this world was great and kept it interesting. It wasn't just a romance with the barest hint of plot.

Luella and Eldas were a lovely couple to follow. I liked their interactions and the slow build up of their relationship. I felt it was very well done. Not too instalove and not a lot of the usual romacn clichés which can infuriate me.

Definitely will be looking out for the rest of this series. I love the world.

I have a feeling this may be a book I'll come back to read time and time again.

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Felt like it was missing something

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2021

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I asked for this for Christmas after seeing some book raving accounts on Instagram promote it, once I actually opened it and began reading I felt that I was very underwhelmed and somewhat disappointed.
The story is written from a 1st person perspective which would be perfectly fine had it not been for the complete removal of background elements to immerse the reader into the world. The female character, clearly written as a strong lead, acted at times like a young teenager who thinks they know best which made it a struggle to enjoy her narrative on the situation, as although there are moments when the writer hits the nail on the head with dialogue, descriptions and imagery, other times it felt like I had stumbled across an okay written Wattpad piece of romance.
The ending feels rushed, consisting of a couple of chapters where the plot is neatly tidied up, while the rest of the story is very slow paced. I would recommend getting it because the plot is great, the delivery is just questionable.

10 people found this helpful

S. Yung

Fall in love with this gripping new fantasy romance

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2020

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This stand alone book from Elise Kova is a must read for all fantasy romance fans! Elisa Kova has taken her writing to another level and I need more of this world!! From the very first chapter I was gripped, my heart was going crazy with every page - I’m soo so glad there was an bonus chapter to download (which I did immediately after finishing the book as I just needed more straight away!)
It is everything that the author promised, a romantic antsy escapism based on a new magical elf/fae world with new magical rules. I fell in love with the brave and determined Larella and the darker elf king Eldas both thrown into their fate beyond their control. It is a tale about falling in love, duty and breaking traditions.
It gives of both Hades and Phesphone and also Beauty and the beast vibes. I can not recommend this book enough if you love SJ Maas or From Blood and Ash.
Thank you so much Elisa Kova for such an amazing book and I can’t wait for your next realise!

8 people found this helpful

I♥️Romance

Sweet and slow burn

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2021

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This is an intriguing fantasy premise that features some familiar elements from the real world, mixed with magic and fantastical animals. It’s definitely a slow burn romance, but there’s plenty of curiosity inspired in the opening chapters to spark the reader’s interest.

Luella is the town healer, her magic has been hidden to conceal who she really is. Eldas is the Elf King who comes to claim the human who will be his queen, or both their worlds will be in danger. Both the characters are very likeable. They feel bound by their duty and put their personal feelings aside to ensure they do what is right. I like characters with a strong moral compass, plus it always helps to increase the tension when their sense of duty and their feelings war against the other.

There’s a nice little ongoing intrigue, intertwined with the love story, but I have to say it’s quite drawn out. You really need to persevere to get through the slower paced parts of the story.

The author includes some lovely description too. “Dawn has broken, painting the room with a watercolor brush of periwinkle and honeysuckle hues.” Little snippets like that made it a lovely read.

If you like your romances steamy though, then this is not for you. The majority of the book only features a single kiss and some lingering looks and cuddles. We finally get to the hot and heavy stuff at the 75% mark and then the door closes. Harrumph! Another love scene follows shortly, but it’s brief and not very detailed.

2 people found this helpful

AMAZING!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2020

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This was my first (and definitely not the last) Elise Kova novel. I'd been wanting to read her stuff for a while but haven't got time to start yet another series. When I saw this was standalone plus Hades and Persephone inspired I HAD to pick it up!

Amazing novel from start to finish. If I hadn't started it so late in the night I would've finished in one sitting. It's gripping from start to finish, the book is rich with world building and magic.

Can't wait for more novels set in this world!

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