I have not realized that this is further along in a series and I do own the first one but I haven’t read it yet so I feel like my review of this book would be very unnecessary at this point. I‘m so very excited to dive into this world and can‘t wait for be able to read this one

Neelo's Story - here we come!! This book was as good as the rest of the series - and honestly what is not to like or enjoy from A.K. Mulford?! I loved the book and this entire series in general.

Ultimately did not finish this title as I was not granted the preceding book in the series. I have loved the authors work in the past!

I was completely unprepared for the impact of this ARC. While I loved characters like Remy, Hale, Rua, Renwick, Bri, and Lina, it was Neelo and Talhan who truly stole my heart. Neelo, a neurodivergent, non-binary introvert, wants nothing more than to stay in the background, but their mothers and Talhan have other plans. Reluctantly, Neelo drags Talhan along as they try to save their mother and their court.

The story also gives glimpses into the lives of other cherished characters, but Neelo’s journey of self-discovery is the standout. Watching them step out of their shell and become their best self was incredibly powerful.

t is a book about an introvert who struggles to express their feelings and desires, who meets the perfect person to bring them out of their shell and embrace life. I loved this so much. what an amazing worldbuilding book

Another banger from Ali. I absolutely cannot wait to read the 5th and final installment in the Five Crowns of Okrith series. I loved reading about Neelo and I don't think I've ever seen representation like this in a book. It was really refreshing.
Action, adventure, romance and steamy scenes! What more could you ask for?!

This was the first book I’ve ever read that featured a non-binary main character. Neelo, the main character, is a neurodivergent bookworm that I found very relatable, as I am also an autistic individual that loves books. The way that Neelo interacted and spoke was very accurate to how a high-functioning autistic person speaks and acts, so I’m very happy with the representation in that matter. Just like in the other books, this one was AMAZING, and so was the world building. It had the right amount of spice but not so much that it detracted from the rest of the story. Loved this book so much. Thank you for the ARC!

This was my first non-binary character and it took me a few chapters to get into the story but it was amazing. Neely and Tal are amazing characters and I love reading their story and the romance was perfect

📖 The Evergreen Heir
📖 AK Mulford
📖 The Five Crowns of Okrith (book #4)
📖 384 pages
📖 5 stars
📖 My Thoughts 📖
~ARC sent for review~
Loved Neelo's character, and I am so glad we got to know them more! Looking forward to book 5, this one leaves off on a cliffhanger. Highly recommend this fantasy series if you haven't started it yet!!

Excellent storytelling as always! Mulford's world building remains a favorite. I loved how the relationship between Neelo and Talhan unfolded. I thought the way the author approached gender identity was interesting and the way it translated through the story. Adjusting to they/them pronouns took a minute, my brain automatically goes to plural characters. But hopefully authors like Mulford will continue to set precedent for other authors when including neurodivergent main characters.

Beautiful and amazingly written just like the others before. I will continue to love this series for ever!

Once more AK Mulford proves to be a favorite author of mine.

Often with interconnected fantasy, there is a necessity to reread before every installment that comes out. Mulford gives us enough background without coming off as info-dumping to catch up and not get confused about the politics and characters.

I feel like ranking this series is impossible at this point; I love each character and book so fervently all for different reasons. As always, Mulford gives us the reputation that I often feel the genre is so desperately in need of. Neelo is nonbinary, going by they/them, and their gender identity is never the focal point of the book—they just are. Their relationship and the struggles that they endure and have to overcome is their journey.

The spice in this one was done in such a unique and beautiful way. It didn’t steal shine from the plot, but it also was done tastefully to keep with Neelo’s gender identity. It was vague enough in the details to be neutral, but crumbs scattered to know their assigned gender. I have never read anything so carefully and well done, but Mulford always astounds in her ways to be inclusive without shoehorning or flashing it.

The found family was also a wonderful addition to this installment. It is one of my favorite tropes and one that made a profound impact.

Phenomenal! Beautiful writing, and such an inclusive fantasy romance! I can’t wait to read the rest of this series and everything else by A.K. Mulford.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

I’m loving this series by AK Mulford and this installment is no exception.

I was initially skeptical of the tiktokers recommending this as a follow up to acotar but it’s really great at filling that Sarah J Maas void in my life.

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

AK Mulford never misses and the book does not change that. Fantastic continuation to this series. Great queer representation. Banter is great as always.

As with every book that I’ve read from this author, this book was absolutely amazing. I’ve absolutely fallen in love with this series. I’m not a typical reader of fantasy.. but this series has sucked me in and I’m hooked. And this book was no exception. It was fast paced, and full of amazing characters. And I absolutely loved the inclusion in this book. Neelo is non-binary, and their character was written amazingly well. This is the first book I’ve read in the perspective of someone like this. And I absolutely love that people can now have a story that they can identify with. And Talhan.. he the fierce warrior. But for Neelo, he is more. He’s understanding, and kind, he’s funny, and bright. He brings Neelo out of their shell and helps them be what they need to be. I am looking forward to the final book in this series, as I’m excited to see how Okrith and all the rulers deal with the threat against them. And I’m dying for Carys’ story.

I love the Five Crowns of Okrith! This series is so good, but the Evergreen Heir is by far my favorite book!!! This book is so well written! I have been looking forward to this one and it did not disappoint.

Neelo is such a fun and diverse character. Neelo is so relatable for a lot of us who are neurodivergent. It's so refreshing to read a book with a character you can relate to. It's als0 refreshing to read a book about a world that's not hung up on pronouns and judgement. A world that allows people to just be who they are and they are accepted and loved. With no one trying to change them.

This is a must read!!!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this. It did take me a little longer to get into it than previous books in the series. I also really appreciate the representation in this series.

Friends to Lovers, Slowburn Romance, Fated Mates, Found Family.

Such an incredible read! I loved Neelo’s character development throughout this book and to learn more about them. Watching both Neelo and Talhan come into their own and learn how to show vulnerability was so beautiful to experience. The representation of Neelo as a nonbinary character was something that I have yet to see portrayed accurately and well. Their story was represented so respectfully and truthfully. As someone with social anxiety, Neelo’s ways of understanding the world, navigating through it, and shaving out their space in was beautiful in so many ways. I didn’t realize I needed this type of representation until reading this book. I felt so heard while reading this and enjoyed it thoroughly.

Overall, Mulford’s creation of the world of Okrith is one of my favorites. I enjoy how in each book, we still get glimpses and moments of the previous characters to see how their stories are shaping out. Mulford has created such an incredible world through the vivid imagery she creates. I want to visit all of these courts more than words can describe. I would highly recommend this book and will definitely do a reread.