A review by jessi_readss
Dance of Kings and Thieves by LJ Andrews

adventurous inspiring mysterious relaxing 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? No

5.0

This series has quickly become one of my favorites and has put LJ on my auto buy list! 

I hear someone compare this specific book to Avengers: Endgame, in the way that everybody is coming together against a common enemy to take them down and save their kingdoms and I 100% get the comparison. 

We have Malin and Kase, still on their mission to overthrow the current king and take back their Kingdom. But they obvi need help, so Gunnar writes his uncle and who shall come, but almost the entire North. Valen and Elise were so freaking cute in this one too! And we also have the Ever King, Thorvald since his son had been taken by the Kingdom. 

And then, Jonas, from The Mist Thief also gets mentioned which was mind blowing. 

There is a lot of yapping, but I loved it because it isn’t pointless, they are all just getting to know each other and making their plans to take the crown. 

Halfway through is when it really ramps up and we have battle after battle and Calista makes another appearance! I love her so much. 

This book “ended” Kase and Malins story so beautifully. To the point where MOST loose ends are wrapped up. There is still a lot of mystery in the south, but Ari is on his way there now and that’s books 7 & 8. Then we get some new mystery involving Calista in the East, that’s book 9. Then wtf is going to happen to Ever Kingdom after 10 turns passes? The Ever Seas duology. What exactly happened with Jonas? The Mist Thief. So there are some plot holes but for a reason. And I cannot wait to get to the next book!

If you love Vikings, found family, ancient prophecies, battles for good and crowns, these stories are for you!