Let me call it now. This book is going to be ALL THE RAGE when it comes out! A dark fairytale of a story with the most incredible world building and characters that draw you in from the start! The romance is a delight (enemies to lovers), but the story AROUND the romance is what will keep readers invested!

In this adventure fantasy, two children of opposing people meet and become friends. When the young boy Zeru gives Cassia a ring that he finds in his mothers jewels, he unwittingly starts a war between the different groups. After many years and battles, Zeru needs to get the ring back to restore his family's honor, but Cassia needs the ring to win her father's approval. Will either get what they desire?

The story was very engaging and kept me turning pages to find out what happens with Zeru and Cassia. Their enemies to lovers story was well paced and very tasteful. Readers will be able to empathize with both Zeru and Cassia and the issues they deal with. While this book is marketed as YA, I would not hesitate to place it in a 6-8 middle school. The romance consists of kissing and there are not any language issues. Overall, I enjoyed the book and look forward to more.

I've previously read Elly Blake's Frostblood Saga and I can say without a doubt that "The Forest King's Daughter" has surpassed my great love for it. Cassia and Zeru's tumultuous journey from friends to enemies to lovers truly captivated my heart and made my heart race with excitement and anticipation! I greatly look forward to Elly Blake's next adventure in the Thirstwood series!

I really enjoyed this book!! The plot was so interesting and full of adventure that I was never bored. The author did a great job with character development because I was full invested in there stories. I will be recommending this book to all of my friends and family.

I enjoyed this book so much.
Such unique and vivid world building, a dark fairytale like setting that sucks you in. A destined princess and demon boy with a complicated relationship but fated hearts. The characters were so well developed. I loved Cassia and Zeru as well as her sisters.

The childhood friends to enemies to more is one of my favorite tropes, so was a sucker for this.

Plot was also very interesting kept you on the edge of your seat and felt like I the romance wasn’t the only aspect of the book which I always enjoy.