Don’t you love it when a story is as gorgeous as its cover? And let me tell you, The Wraith King has one of the most beautiful covers I’ve ever, ever seen. It’s image is saved on my camera roll. I’m just so totally wowed by it.

This is the type of cover you see in a store and immediately go, I will buy this book for that cover art alone.

…and then you read the story and feel such a rush of joy when you realize the inside matches the outside so stunningly!

This is an exhilarating romantasy read. You’ve got plenty of fantasy and plenty of romance, a plot filled with intrigue, prophecy, mystery, and pulse-racing action; and it’s all led by two intriguing, engaging leads.

Una is such a lovely heroine— her kindness is her hallmark, she is so giving, so generous, and so loving to her people. This all places her in a precarious more than once, ultimately leading to a marriage with a newly crowned king in an effort to save her people, and to unite both their people. I appreciated how, even with so much changing around and within her, Una’s spirit never falters. She remains hopeful, steadfast, loyal, and determined. And she learns to open her heart to her new husband, to try for a marriage beyond a forced arrangement and into something more, something true.

Said husband, Goll, is a man obsessed, and I was here for it!
Initially, he does see Una as a more a thing, an object pertinent to prophecy; he doesn’t initially see the woman. But when he does, he wants to know all of her. I adored how the narrative took time to establish his evolving feelings towards Una. I would have loved more romancing throughout, but by journeys end I never doubted the honesty in his love.

In addition to the romance, there is adventure with very high stakes to be had! There are a number of quests that take place, which I admittedly felt at times unraveled too quickly, but at the same time I enjoyed how nothing was prolonged. Soon enough we arrive to a final climax that features all you can hope for in romantasy: angst, plot twists, heart-stopping action, betrayal, and triumph.
My heart was pumping like crazy reading through that final act! It’s just how you want to feel whilst reading a fantasy romance.

I really loved how the story feels complete, yet there is a very obvious door left open, inviting more to come. And if that’s the case— count me in! Let me get to the front of the line, y’all! My attention has been thoroughly captured, and if more is behind that door— I’ll race right to it!

If you are a lover of fantasy, romance, and mystery, this one is for you!

Thank you to NetGalley and The Nerd Fam for this complimentary copy, I leave this honest review voluntarily.