Savannah Johnson

unlikeable character overshadows romance. NOT in a good way

Revisado: 01-30-25

I wanted to give this 2.5 stars, but i can't. So I guess 2 will do

To call Elketh unlikeable or a brat is an understatement. She spends most of the book being a terrible self-centered person, going so far as to destroy a sacred item to the Orcs of Torden just so she could potentially be exiled back home. And she doesnt even face any real consequences for her actions. Sure, she eventually gets exiled back home, the marriage proposal is called off, and she loses her position as heir, but only for like a week. Maybe if the book was longer and didnt take place in the span of around 2 months I could find this acceptable and believeable. And don't get me wrong, 'unlikeable' characters can end up being great characters. Elketh is not one of those to me.

Ruga isnt perfect either. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOOVE strong orc ladies, but not just physically strong. I get that she's supposed to be soft and gentle-hearted, but she's kind of a doormat at times. And far too forgiving with Elketh. She doesnt speak up for herself, and is far too gentle when calling Elketh out for her terrible behaviors. She's too quick to forgive and forget on the off chance that Elketh MIGHT want to marry her.

I was excited to listen to this at first but with having an extremely unlikeable character and the narrator's weirdly sad soft voice, I'm disappointed and unsatisfied with the ending. I dont feel like Elketh deserved a happy ending so quickly, and Ruga deserved someone far better.

Tl;Dr, spoiled princess is sent away for marriage, breaks fiancee's family heirloom, and is grounded for a week. Still gets a happy ending. The End.

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