A review by paddlefoot55
King Cave by Scarlett Dawn

5.0

ARC received for an honest review 4.5 stars

I have said it before - I am not a huge paranormal/fantasy reader, but Ms Dawn has dragged me into the world of Mysticals in King Hall and King Cave, and she will have to drag me out kicking and screaming!

King Cave is the second book in the Forever Evermore series, and follows on directly on from King Cave, so you will need to read it before this one.

At the end of King Hall, the Coms (Commoners) have made their attack on King Hall, killing many of the Mys (mysticals). Now the mystical factions have to come together to defend themselves and get ready for war against the Coms.

Whereas King Hall was more about the coming war, King Cave is more about the friendships and relationships between the 4 soon to be kings and queens, Lily, Ezra, Pearl and Jack. But it mainly focuses on Lily and Ezra

They have become each other's rock during times of loss. Their friendship has grown stronger every day, which has raised some eyebrows amongst the kings and elders, and their subjects.

When their relationship becomes more, they need to hide it from everyone, as relationships between different factions are strictly taboo, and a big reason for the war with the Coms.

I just love Lily and Ezra, Jack and Pearl. They are the closest of close friends, each others harshest critics and fiercest defenders. I laughed with them, I cried. I wanted to scream at them in frustration.

While King Hall is strictly PG, King Cave is definitey a lot hotter. Lots of sexy times!!!

Love Love Love Lily and Jack together. Their relationship is not an easy one to look in on, but they are perfect for each other. Their relationship is flawed, but perfect in it's own way. There are some hard times they go through that just makes them stronger.

As in King Hall, i love the interactions with the Kings/Elders. They are funny, they are aggravating, at times I really didn't like them.

That being said, I would love to learn more about them during the past wars and before/when they first became prodigies and kings. I think some of their stories and antics would be fantastic!

At times I felt that Jack and Pearl were a bit forgotten in this book, but then I guess with what they were going through at the time it make sense as they would be withdrawn.

There was a twist at the end that had me talking to my kindle, asking what the hell did that happen for and I wasn't particularly happy!

But as they say, good things come to those who wait. And as the Mys/Com war begins in earnest, we have to wait for book 3 King Tomb to find out how things play out.

Hope I don't have too long to wait!