The High Mountain Court: A Fantasy Romance Novel (The Five Crowns of Okrith Book 1)

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Let's start this book review of The High Mountain Court with what I enjoyed. The world-building was probably the strongest aspect of this book. Although it's nowhere near new, from the map to the descriptions, the author took the time to explain every part of her world. The covens were interesting, and I enjoyed the fact that each coven specializes in a certain type of magic that isn't always meant for offensive moves. Another thing I appreciated was that the world-building happened mostly through traveling. WONDERFUL representation in the book; with both queer and POC sprinkled throughout the series. I always wondered why there aren't more queer fae in the fantasy genre. They're supposedly immortal beings, don't you think if a being lived for so long they would be more fluid with their sexuality and gender? So I'm glad the author gave us that

the plotline is predictable and slow paced. the big reveal can be seen from early on if you've read the books I mentioned before. Again. Not creative. La scena della caverna dove muore lui, lei lo salva, poi muore lei, poi lei ritorna in vita per la magia del pene non ha il benché minimo senso. Sia per come è scritta, sia per come è concepita. E poi che cazzo di motivazione è che la sua anima è ancora legata ai vivi perché qualcuno la aspetta? È morta cazzo. The tension and slow burn of their relationship also had me losing my mind. I couldn’t stop reading; I just needed them to fall in love. But the buildup—and the peak—is truly worth the wait. Thank you to A.K. Mulford, Harper Voyager, and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Although not perfect, it was still very much enjoyable to read! I’ve always recommended this series, especially to anyone who loves fae romances. A.K Mulford understands the world of fantasy and delivers impressive romances. The great thing about this series is that each book follows a different couple so you really get to enjoy a new romance every book and see cameos from previous characters as well.I received an arc of this novel from the author and I’m leaving an honest review. Thank you to A.K Mulford for this opportunity! When four fae warriors enter her tavern refuge, Remy tries to flee, but her magic isn't strong enough to stop a fae prince on a mission. The handsome Prince Hale of the Eastern Kingdom wants to stop a war with the Northern Court before his kingdom befalls the same fate as Remy's. He needs a red witch and Remy may be the only person alive who can help him. Can she really trust Prince Hale? Can her fallen court be resurrected from the evil clutches of the Northern Court King? For the chance to save herself, her people, and help defeat the Northern King, Remy must put her faith in Hale and his companions on a dangerous quest to find lost relics. The love story, of course, is one of my favorite aspects of the novel. I love a good romance, and this one is beyond fabulous. Remy and Hale have amazing chemistry from their very first meeting, and I enjoyed their growth as individuals and as a couple. They are so strong apart, but even stronger together, and their banter is fantastic. Their every encounter is filled with chemistry, equally sweet and steamy, and I so rooted for them to admit their feelings for each other. Of course, with so many obstacles standing in their way, their road to happiness is complex. Although I look forward to more insight into other characters in the next book, and the continuation of seeing familiar ones, I do have 2 bits of contention. Speaking of diversity, we also have a character, Bria's sister, who is half-fae/half-human, and I thought that was interesting... But she as well got a mention in a chapter, and then vanished from the rest of the story. It felt like another wasted opportunity.

Uno de los puntos que más he disfrutado del libro ha sido el world-building, ya que la autora asienta muy bien las bases del mundo que ha creado y no es nada confuso, con demasiada información a procesar. Me ha encantado la ambientación, es de los puntos más fuertes de la novela. La narrativa de la autora es muy sencilla, engancha mucho porque con pocas palabras consigue meterte en la trama de forma muy buena. Esta narrativa me ha venido de perlas porque ya sabéis que yo soy de fantasía y venía de un libro de romance que me había dejado muy mal; pero este libro es tan sencillo de seguir y de leer que prácticamente se leía solo. The drops of Remy and Hale are more annoying than anything. All of a sudden their whole personality changed to typical "royals". Perhaps this is the intention of the author as this book is Rua's Story and that is just got Rua sees them.This was definitely at times one of the hardest of these novels so far to read due to the amount of loss and grief involved, but honestly, Mulford's treatment of those moments was so elegantly and gently handled, it was an emotional, but appreciated effort.