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

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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. This couple is also my favorite of the series. However, I think I say that every time. It’s hard to beat Remy, but Bri managed to show so much personality as the series progressed and it was so fun being in her shoes. She is flawed, real, and such a bad ass. I adore her so much and love how acceptable her sexuality is and that in this series it is all about love, empowerment, and there’s nothing that a couple can’t overcome through honesty and working together.

Hale is 🔥🔥🔥sexy, arrogant as well as deeply loyal. I really enjoyed seeing the character development for both of them as the story progressed. The High Mountain Court by A. K. Mulford was the perfect fantasy to escape into this week! Before I get lost in my fangirling, I will say that I’d probably recommend only ages 18+ read this NA fantasy, but it’s so worth a read. I’m actually a little embarrassed to admit that The High Mountain Court has been sitting in my TBR fort for months, but we all know there’s more where that came from… The witty banter and interactions between Bri and Lina have to be some of my favorites in the series so far. It has Enimies to Lovers, Found Family, quest, self discovery & LGBTQ+.I absolutely loved getting to know Bri more and learning more about her history. There is so much more to her than the tough warrior exterior that she presents to the world. We already know that she has so much love for her friends and family, but we also get to see her vulnerable side and facing her fears in a new relationship. This book has a sapphic romance with some spicy scenes and A.K. is always so good about being inclusive. Repetitive statements: it almost seemed like Mulford didn't realize that she already stated something so she repeated said thing (this happened SO often and was completely unnecessary) 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. A.K. Mulford delivers another magical installment in her fantasy ""The Five Crowns of Okrith" series with the charismatic, tough, and entirely lovable Bri at the center. From the first books of the series, we know that Bri is a loyal if not overly stubborn friend, set on always helping those she loves. Now, we get to learn more of her story, including the prophecy that has haunted her since birth and has left her unwelcomed in her home court. We get to see Bri's vulnerable side as she struggles with her growing feelings for the princess she's been destined to usurp - all while trying to solve who assassinated the queen and threatens the future of the Western Court if not all of Okrith. Having Bri as the MC was an absolute delight - she is snarky and caring, dedicated to doing what's right, but not without having a bit of fun. Princess Abalina, Lina, may wear many masks, but proves an equally witty match with a heart of gold underneath - will her heart remain solely for her people and court, or does it have room for her new unofficial guard?

ALSO the whole situation of revealing her brother only to kill him five seconds later gave the story no emotional impactOn a side note, Remy's brother, who was "fated" to a man, popped up and died in an evening. What was the point of his character and his same-sex fated mate subplot? I don't want to say "bury your gays" because I doubt this was intentional. But since the next books aren't focusing on the same characters, I don't get it. For reasons mentioned in the previous sections of this book review of The High Mountain Court, I don't think this book is NA in terms of writing or themes. E dato che siamo in tema diritti, abbiamo pure un personaggio gender fluid che è messo lì solo per fare l’occhiolino alle masse perché sostanzialmente è inutile. Also, the big secret she has been hiding for most of the book? I got it from the beginning. I don't know if it's because at this point I've read so many fantasy books it was obvious or if it was actually that obvious. I am leaning towards the latter. I wish it wouldn't have been that obvious. I am not joking when I say I knew it and just waited for the confirmation since chapter 2.

CUE A MINI INTERNAL RANT: I hate when things are referred to as "Most Gorgeous or Most Beautiful", It's a pet peeve - I dunno why, just is....so seeing it not once, BUT NUMEROUS TIMES how GORGEOUS HE WAS....made me a little nauseous. 🤢I'm almost MAD, as this has elements of everything that you kind of want in a fantasy romance. I must give credit that the worldbuilding in this was done really well, and I think that was one of the elements that were really topnotch and why I was so hooked in the beginning. It's not really info-dumpy. It's a slow pace in which you can learn to understand how the realms fit together. There's politics, there's classism, and I did enjoy the magic system. Ma stavo parlando della trama… trama che non ha nessun senso logico perché il mondo in cui è ambientata non ha alcun senso e non parliamo del sistema magico! rounded up. The only reason I liked this one less than the first book is because it took me longer to relate to Rua as a character than it did Remy. However, as her character and the story progressed, she definitely won me over! I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a book about fae but wants to read something more diverse.Buri is asked for help by her friend and lover, Delta. Delta is badly injured when Buri arrives and she needs her help to protect the new heiress of the West, Princess Avalina. before we given begin, look at the title. HOW UNREATIVE is that? I mean we've had our fair share of ACOTAR copy cats but guys we are in 2022 and we should find better titles. But this book also features things found in the Blood and Ash series since Hale refers to Remy as "Princess" like Casteel does with Poppy. He gives her a hand job in the middle of camping. He turns out to be the one ready to betray her and then not. The whole "from Red witch to Fae Princess of the High Mountain Court" trope that was exactly like Poppy's ties to the Atlantian Crown/God heritage. Every crucial moment was so similar to those other popular books that saying, "The High Mountain Court is perfect for fans of Armentrout and ACOTAR," gets a whole new meaning.

La historia me gustó mucho, pese a tener algunas subtramas más previsibles y quizás, una trama que no es de lo más original, pero que aún así, tiene algún que otro plot-twist que no me esperaba para nada y me sorprendió muchísimo. Considero que está bien llevada, ya que tampoco hay relleno en la novela, tiene acción y sin duda, incita a seguir leyendo y descubrir hacia dónde irá la trama.

Our Review

The spicy scenes are creative and different than the usual fantasy ones. (I mean, A TREE?! I've never seen that in a fantasy book) Lina is the self sacrificing sovereign and will do what is right to take care of her people, even at the cost of her own happiness. She is a mighty warrior queen with sass that needs a person like Bri to be by her side. The setup for the next book is equally fascinating. I love seeing the side characters become more prominent as the series goes on. And Bri and her brother are such wonderful sources of comic relief, I know their story will be a worthy conclusion to the series. This enemy to lovers tale finds passion among the adventures that seem to always be chasing the series' cast of characters. Mulford wonderfully balances the action and intrigue of the plot alongside the sweet sentimental moments where the characters shine through - the attention given to all the familial and platonic relationships (alongside the romance) of this series is part of what makes it an immediate favorite. My only fault for this installment is sometimes the plot felt too future-focused, as if it was more about setting the stage for the rest of the series. But as someone who is planning to read the entirety of the series, I can't be too mad about that. The main character often finds herself in situations where survival is unlikely, but she makes it out alive every time... Even when she says that her power is really low at that moment and that she feels weak. Upon meeting the male protagonist and his posse, Remy ends up going through the mandatory physical training of every YA fantasy. Daggers, swords, bows, whatever-you-can-name, and that was disappointing to me. I thought the book was about witches and magic, not sword-fighting faes.