i read an entire fantasy forced marriage series so you dont have to | booktok rant/review

looking back i think i might have been experiencing something akin to stockholm syndrome with the elf king and fae prince but oh well lmao - definitely not books i'll ever return to but if you desperately need to scratch the itch of these two tropes and you'll settle for anything, here you go :')
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i read an entire fantasy forced marriage series so you dont have to | booktok rant/review

[@caricanread]

Here's my review of the Siren Duke and safe to say I'm DONE with these books :''''') kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoPde5aNbberl8U

[@mnlxlover00]

ALSO, I PHYSICALLY SHED OUT OF MY OWN SKIN WHEN AN AUTHOR USES THE WORD 'PROBE' IN A SMUT SCENE. It's like, sis- WE ARE NOT AT A DR.'S OFFICE RN!!! 💀

[@caricanread]

the way i wanted to drop the book right then and there hahhahahha

[@astrocytes]

My mind went somewhere completely different. I imagined a probiscus or something. 😅

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

Now, I'm just thinking of all the times that some people have used Drs &/or Nurses offices or whatever as the setting for certain smutty fantasies ... and/or all the times people have dropped the phrase "playing doctor" in reference to some kind of people's smutty exploration(s) of each other .... in the past. 😶 (Thanks, for those horror!flashbacks.😅😅🙃🤦‍♀️😂)👀 😅 I think, for me, 'probe' is a bit like the word 'moist' .. I totally get why it would not be everyone's cup of tea, but for some reason it kinda just doesn't really bother me personally in that same way at all. Lolll

[@firewolfandrewb]

A L I E N S !

[@user-qf6li2wv4i]

english isn't my first language, so I didn't understand it watching the video... but then I've googled and oh my god😂

[@awesomepbear233]

I want to see these three girls meet up for tea to discuss their magical arranged marriages "So what's going on with your husband?" "He won't let me look at him."

[@ellap73]

Im pretty sure this idea is a reference to Eros and Psyche. Psyche is told that she is going to marry a monster, but its actually Eros or "Cupid". He takes her as his bride but she is not allowed to see him at any point. Eventually she gets really curious and sneaks a peak, finding that he isnt a monster at all, but then his trust is broken and he leaves. She has to go through a series of trials to prove her love and win him back.

[@blackbangtan8943]

@@ellap73 and the first book is based on persephone and Hades so I think all the plots of stories are mainly based on Greek mythology

[@Gayas561]

YES I LOVE GREEK MYTHOLOGY

[@alinasoandso]

🤣🤣🤣

[@adroitws1367]

@@blackbangtan8943 then what is the vampire story equivalent in greek myth?

[@mastertofu]

Fun fact: All mosquitoes that suck blood is female. So it ain't an immortal mosquito prince, it's a _princess_

[@Schnort]

Let the immortal mosquito prince live his transgender life in peace

[@Skyebirdy17]

​@@Schnort☠️☠️

[@t.s.611]

So, Elise Kova's books aren't all for me, but I so admire her career as an indie author. Like, she's got a dedicated fanbase, she puts out soooooooo many books, and her books are translated in all kinds of languages. Girl is ROCKING IT.

[@caricanread]

Truly!!!

[@anothermoon8894]

Agreeeee!

[@LeilaAMMartin]

Definitely, doesn't sound like something I'd enjoy reading but kudos to the author for building her indie empire!

[@imtheproblemoitsmoi]

Yassss

[@m.josena4485]

I’ve got to Stan tbh 😭

[@lilmeowmeow667]

Immortal fairy mosquito Prince 💀💀 I SNORTED

[@caricanread]

not the story i wanted for myself, but its the story i got 🤷‍♀️

[@j.6267]

Im drawing the fairy mosquito vamp prince😩

[@mycomnithegreat434]

Like an mosquito shaped prince or-?

[@catchyname1081]

I haven't watched the video yet but immortal fairy WHAT NOW

[@zillionalb462]

I must say 'forced proximity' is one of my guilty pleasures but AO3's kudos filter is a godsend when trying to find things that aren't painful to read

[@caricanread]

I dont know ap3 but im happy for you 😂😂😂

[@abcdefgigklmnop5526]

AO3’s filter system is literally unmatched

[@medea4751]

@@abcdefgigklmnop5526 fr im so fucking spoiled by it

[@W-I463]

y e s

[@skyward7903]

AO3 is my favourite website, their system is so simple and ridiculously good

[@justanotherlighthouse]

Gotta respect an author who shamelessly knows their audience 👉

[@maxineviolann]

I have no idea if someone already said this but the part where he forbids her from “laying her eyes on him” actually immediately reminded me of the greek love story between Cupid and Psyche; thats exactly what happened with them! That’s so cool!

[@caricanread]

Yes its based off of that! I mention it at the end when i read the goodreads summary 🥰

[@rivendells_shona]

Psyche also had two jealous, nasty sisters (commenting when only 14min in, by the way).

[@briarnotblair]

Yes!! This is exactly what I was thinking about

[@neverhowever3231]

omg yes, and east and sun west of the moon too, girlie i IMMEDIATELY knew how this was going

[@interstellarkitten6487]

Orpheus and Eurydice too kinda

[@mollyggg]

not gonna lie kinda want to read the immortal mosquito faerie prince wattpad story

[@caricanread]

if you do, report back cause i kinda want to know what happens lol

[@genmiller3598]

might be too late but be warned it is a kpop fanfic lol (note that i have NOT read it it just happens to be about members of my favorite group 💀)

[@mollyggg]

@@genmiller3598 yep i saw felix on the cover and immediately i got curious haha

[@herewegoagain4033]

@@genmiller3598 ahhh well that that's it for me was gonna check it out but I'm not a fan of smut about real people but that's just me.

[@theauthorgirl-podcast]

I'm half mad to actually write this lmao

[@sirnonapplicable]

What I've learned is that Cari can read, but sometimes wishes she couldn't.

[@mnlxlover00]

NOT THE FAERIE FORCED MARRIAGE TROPE- 💀 But seriously, WHY is this such a popular trope in the Faerie genre?? And I just gotta ask- WHO started the trend and why?!?!! 🤡

[@caricanread]

Maybe cause fae are always stealing people away but come onnnnn 🥴

[@kaykeunil]

@@caricanread the worst thing is that the people they traditionally steal away are babies or children 😭so like why this

[@caricanread]

i mean in some books the fae are thousands of years old vs the 19 year old they steal so still cradle robbing 😂🥴😂🥴

[@atherisGAY]

What's the faerie genre?

[@mnlxlover00]

@@atherisGAY It's a genre of books where the entire plot line is based around faeries/folk. :))

[@chaebinnout]

goodreads has been shoving this book series in my face for MONTHS. thank god for this video, now i can be in the loop without having to read these 😭

[@caricanread]

😂😂😂

[@fcntajisoo1468]

damn didnt expect you here

[@eek6764]

I found your channel through this comment

[@niyathi64]

omg didn't expect to see u here

[@heywhysoserious]

omgg girlie hi

[@ayajade6683]

Her writing to me is between a pallet cleanser and a cheeseburger it serves it's purpose. I also feel it's a good author to recommend an enemies to lovers book as the books in this series can be read as a stand alones , it's on kindle unlimited,and it's not going to scare a person you recommend it to. but she has A tier cover art

[@VividReads]

'a pallet cleanser' - can't describe her books better!

[@arrietty1619]

I prefer books with simpler writing

[@kellharris2491]

Yes that cover art. Lovely.

[@Maritinylibrary]

Me: *haven't even watched the video* *has read and loved Deal With the Elf King* Also Me: I agree with everything you say

[@caricanread]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sarahnaz1544]

Oh same esp the part where she said her books are easy to read I gulped them down so fast as well

[@angelscuptarot]

Our boy is 3124 years old 💀💀 Talk about an age gap trope 😂🤣

[@asian435chen]

Yesss 🤣🤣🤣 It's always funny how this is forgotten if the main love interest super duper old in fantasy or supernatural genres. Like, "I may be old, but I'm not blind." Lol

[@Vita_animart]

Does it count as an age gap if they were unconscious the entire time? 🤔

[@clarehidalgo]

Mayfly-December romance is the trope name

[@clarehidalgo]

@SaphiraSeraphina Yeah, Aang was technically 112 when they met

[@realityisascam]

@@clarehidalgo but does he look like a 112 year old man to you?!

[@stacey825]

“for everyone who stays up late reading books about kissing” - me: ew this is strange…. Also me: literally reading SJM just to enjoy the smut that doesn’t exist outside of the fantasy world

[@caricanread]

😂😂😂

[@simplesimply3753]

That was my exact thoughts too.

[@idontneedaname318]

I feel like if you want to read smut there are better options than SJM frankly and it won't drag on forever either lmao

[@elvingearmasterirma7241]

@@idontneedaname318 Hush. Let us enjoy our guilt reads

[@grandmabecky7984]

@@idontneedaname318 ao3 is right there

[@ellieskouros2174]

cari: my redheaded fantasy protagonist story is finally beginning me: * suddenly realizes how many ya fantasies with redheaded protagonists i've read * edit: omg also CARI, i have to know what you thought about the new shadow & bone teaser? GIMME ALL THE THOUGHTS!!!! also idk if you know but leigh's darkling graphic novel just came out on tuesday & i'm so excited 💕

[@caricanread]

I am SO excited! I know its going to break off from the books even more so than season 1 but i am so ready ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@ellieskouros2174]

@@caricanread ikkkkkkk i saw wylan talking to jesper in the teaser and literally screamed 🥰🤭...nothing will prepare me for the crows content we're gonna get i will be incoherent when season 2 comes out

[@Thenoobestgirl]

Have you read 'These Hollow Vows'? It will be right up your alley

[@noraeld5020]

Cari being like "yeah if you don't have standards and will read absolutely anything in this trope, this is definitely an.. interesting.. option" is so funny.

[@mdsnvr]

I could literally listen to you talk about books for hours!! You’re 100% my comfort KZbinr!!

[@caricanread]

😂😂😂 thank you!

[@E_Does_YT]

It’s probably based on Eros and Psyche. Her sisters mistreated her (albeit, in most versions they only mistreat her after she marries Eros), Eros wouldn’t let her look at him (because she wasn’t supposed to know who he was/he was supposed to have killed her). She seems to like basing her stories on Greek Mythology Edit: she just read the summary, I called it lol

[@adroitws1367]

whats the vampire lord story equivalent in greek myth?

[@E_Does_YT]

@@adroitws1367 I’m not sure if there is one it’s based on? I’d have to rewatch the vid to know for sure. I’m most familiar with Greek mythology and it doesn’t remind me of anything there, but that doesn’t mean it’s not based mythology?

[@violeth2255]

Worth mentioning that Eros was originally supposed to shoot Psyche with one of his arrows in order to make her fall in love with some horrible ugly monster because his mother, Aphrodite, was upset that people were saying Psyche was more beautiful than her. Eros screwed up and accidentally jabbed himself with one of his arrows, falling in love with Psyche. So he took Psyche to be his wife, forbidding her from looking at him so he could make her think he was an ugly terrible monster and sorta kinda still follow his mom's orders.

[@nolav9280]

I'm guessing the first book, "the fae prince" one, is actually based on Eros and Psyche. There's a lot of similarities with the evil step sisters, forced marriage and especially her not being allowed to look at him. EDIT: Yes!! I was right!!

[@kimberlylopez3230]

I came here to say this. 😂

[@tealgalaxy1948]

i was just looking for a comment that said this!!

[@oddeyes9413]

As an author of 12+years myself, I appreciate the effort she puts out, but I am noticing that the speed with which she does write and release books often leads to a lot of sloppy, and easily avoided mistakes that could be fixed with more time. That being said, if it works for her then I'm happy an Indie author is doing well.

[@jamess0_0]

LMAOOO NOT THE FELIX IMMORTAL MOSQUITO FIC

[@caricanread]

the depths that wattpad can reach is amazing

[@itsmeelise]

I’m so glad people are finding Elise Kova’s books! I’ve been reading her books for a while now. Loved the Air Awakens series. I liked Duel With the Vampire Lord because of the lore and curse of the Vampirs. I agree that Elise Kova kind of has a formula to her books. She definitely hits the main things, but they can be lacking sometimes. But still love her!

[@abcdefgigklmnop5526]

I’m not gonna lie… the intro had me wanting to read it

[@caricanread]

👀✊

[@clowderlibrary]

Im low key excited for the mermaid one 😅

[@petloverspy]

Ah shit I wasn’t planning on reading any of this but I am DEPRIVED of mermaid stuff

[@heatherbellnails6027]

Same!

[@upsetstudios1819]

As someone who *absorbed* your ACOTAR series, I absolutely love hearing your hot takes and honest opinions

[@acylia1580]

I am French and I have just discovered your channel : one of the only ones to have subtitles (still have somes difficulty with only the oral) So I just wanted to say, thank you very much! I always enjoy watching one of your videos! the love of reading has no boundaries

[@299meena]

As soon as the fae guy said, "under no circumstances may you look upon me." I knew it was a Cupid and Psyche retelling.

[@sooniemystic]

CHANLIX MOSQUITO PRINCE AU WHAAAAAAT 1:12 WHYYYY AHAHAHAHAHA

[@sparkleofjoy660]

I'm dying rn really 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ma-wv9bn]

ahahahaah I was searching for this comment

[@lixieplays]

not Felix mosquito appearing in my favourite booktuber vid lol

[@clpearson991]

This feels so fast paced after the in-depth ACOTAR saga.

[@BirdPeopleArentReal]

Ooo the second books feels like it’s based on the Eros and Psyche myth! At least that first part you were talking about. Edit: just got to the description part- nailed it lol

[@10puppyluv]

I was thinking the same thing lol

[@grown_teen]

i absolutely genuinely love hearing you talk about books i’ve never read!! 😂 love your videos!!

[@e.sky19]

The books are obviously not high literature (and don’t have to be) but I was absolutely flabbergasted by the logical issues in Elf King and Duel (haven’t read the second one). The entire premise of elf king is basically built on the MC not wanting to take up her magic role or whatever because she wants to help sick villagers who only get ill because she isn’t fulfilling her role. It’s impressive how much the author is able to write and publish but this series could do with some more attentive writing and editing.

[@haikuhaikyuu8124]

NO NOT THE STRAY KIDS MOSQUITO FANFIC. I SAW THW COVER AND DID A DOUBLE TAKE LIKE “FELIX??”

[@baileywright1656]

The Deal with the Elf King description makes me think of Spinning Silver mixed with Uprooted by Naomi Novik.

[@roguetaco5487]

I find it rather humorous that we now cringe at "forced marriages" but arrange marriages were a very real thing for women throughout history. My great aunt had an arranged marriage in the 1950s... its still very real in many cultures (even the U.S). I guess for me it would be more "real" if the woman didn't swoon fall in love with the man she was forced to marry but that she slowly respected him, found value in the marriage, etc and eventually came to love him. But that's not how steamy romance fantasy works. Also, as far as her novels, please read the Loom Saga. It is a gaslamp fantasy that as a pretty cool magic system. The author actually just got the publishing rights back for the Loom Saga so she will be publishing a 2nd edition with new cover art.

[@sabihasayeed1670]

Just a disclaimer that arranged marriages and forced marriages aren't the same thing. Forced marriages are absolutely wrong, goes against human rights. Arranged marriages between two consenting adults are perfectly fine. That said, it ain't for me personally, but I know many people who prefer it (arranged not forced lol).

[@aasha8759]

@@sabihasayeed1670 Omg was about to add this.

[@dbrooke3629]

@@aasha8759 same

[@miscalotastuff733]

Actually most arranged marriages are forced. Take a fundamentalist or evangelical for example. Many young and I mean very young like 14 and in rare cases 12 are put into forced marriages opps.. I mean arranged marriages. The most common is young women 16 plus. It isnt okay. Women should make the decision not their fathers. A good chunk of these marriages are abusive and some of the women get killed from the abuse. Sorry but I disagree. I am against polygamy, child marriage, and forced or arranged marriages. It is wrong.

[@aasha8759]

@@miscalotastuff733 " Arranged marriages between two consenting adults are perfectly fine" - sabiya sayeed, literally in this comment thread. if its a forced marriage, it's not an arranged marriage lol "most arranged marriages are forced" is a contradictory statement.

[@daisywriteshere]

I love how happy and excited you started out, and then by the end you were taking psychic damage... On an unrelated note, your eyes are such a pretty colour!

[@witchytaedragon]

In the second book, Dance with the Fae Prince, the point of the girl not being able to look at the prince is based on/inspired by the story of Eros and Psyche, isn't it?

[@peachtea7269]

I'm violently asexual, so I already know I'm gonna be wildly uncomfortable if I read these books xD

[@quillsoul]

SAme

[@ni19534]

Omg same!

[@RinsDesk]

I am asexual but I mostly only read romance/erotica books.

[@9virgo99]

me, an asexual who reads erotical and smut on a daily basis, cannot relate😂 but it's cool👍🏼

[@malory1444]

Tbh I listened to the first book on audible and there wasn’t actually that much of that, at least not until the very end. I just skipped through it when I could. Over all it was kind of boring and pointless in my opinion. World building wasn’t the best. Main character was super inconsistent about how she felt about the situation and the elf king. Elf king dude wasn’t even cute in my opinion, I didn’t love them as a couple.

[@honeybee6300]

The Deal with An Elf King has been sitting at 75% in my library for like a year and it's not looking like I'll finish it... Ever.

[@bingshatisaha2579]

Maybe that's a mosquito princess.....

[@mayrarara]

…I’m literally *about* to finish A Duel with the Vampire Lord & have read all of the others, I’m hyped for this! Air Awakens was my first foray into Elise Kova & I went straight to Married to Magic afterwards

[@caricanread]

She has so many books i was SHOCKED

[@mayrarara]

@@caricanread SAME! Btw I also felt the book was long, I think it definitely could’ve been shortened

[@avawetzel3408]

just starting the video, just found your channel, THIS IS A LONG VIDEO WITH CAPTIONS YOOOOO I'M SO PUMPED FOR THIS THANK YOU!!!!

[@erynnm3045]

Thank you for the reminder that Duel with the Vampire Lord is out! I really enjoyed the first 2 books. Definitely preferred the 2nd book better than the 1st one. I'm excited to read the 3rd one.

[@gaymerg0rlbathwater]

if the elf king book was based on hades and persephone then I’m guessing the second book is based on eros and psyche (like she was not supposed to look at him because if she knew her husband was eros it would tip off aphrodite who had beef with psyche and had originally ordered eros to kill her. also I believe that psyche also had two sisters who hated her so like,,, yeah that myth might have been a source of inspiration for that book) EDIT: nvm it’s actually mentioned in the goodreads review or whatever

[@jewellie4707]

Thank you for your sacrifice Cari 🙌

[@TheBlueClover2012]

Never heard of this series but the covers are so pretty 😍

[@Gingerm0nster]

Graphic Audio was giving away their version of “A Deal with the Elf King” audiobook for free to members a few months ago so I downloaded it and just got around to listening. The little advertisement said “if you love ACOTAR you’ll love this” but what they mean by that is that the voice cast is virtually the same. As soon as Prince Harrow showed up I was like “oh that’s Lucien!”

[@moonkitty5274]

The description you gave of The Dance with the Fae Prince gives me Psyche and Eros vibes in that she has evil sisters/ stepsisters and psyche is forced to marry Eros who she's not allowed to see but a relationship develops and eventually gives in and looks at him Edit: yeah it is lol

[@oliviahoney1155]

I’ve read these books and loved your critiques on them lmao. I did end up liking them myself more then I thought

[@Moon_things]

I recently finished The Final Gambit, and I was sooo frustrated throughout the book😅 but the very end made up for it😂 sorry this is a but off topic, but I also literally binge read that book😂😂😂 Love your videos😊

[@caricanread]

Hahahha glad you finished!!

[@mukie.5262]

hey!! so, i discovered your channel a few days ago and i am loving your videos!! english isn't my first language so I just wanted to thank you because you put subtitles in your videos and it helps me a lot since I'm still learning :))

[@coopigeon619]

This was a great video. Also love your Apartment decor.

[@candlelightlove]

i love the way you speak and ur expressions, so entertaining to watch/listen to 🥰

[@tirzahadcock2319]

19:36 had me rolling!!!! It reminded me of something that Dwight would say to Angela from The Office!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@johnathanrhoades7751]

I'm sitting in a Malazan Book of the Fallen induced stupor and watching this is so jarring remembering that such radically different fantasy books exist 😄

[@MissAmynae]

Lol, yeah Malazan breaks are a nice opportunity for easy palate cleansers like these books. 😂

[@thallianzairi1830]

Lol, I felt that

[@kelseyb1005]

I've had the Malazan series on my to-read list for a bit now (brother's rec and told me a bit about it), but I don't know if I'm mentally and emotionally ready for what I know is going to be a very involved world and story. So instead I've been sticking with some good, not to deep, or long of a series, si-fi fantasy romance, but have just been choosing lemon after lemon. Maybe I need to just give up and go where I know it's good, but gosh-darnit I'm not ready for that world. Your comment just made me laugh because I've been thinking the same thing when I look on book lists of gr and such very different types of books all are in the same genre and list.

[@asian435chen]

Ohh!!! I'm so glad I stumbled across your video! I saw A Deal with the Elf King at the bookstore and was debating to get it, but after skimming through the dirty talk, it left me wheezing. 😆 You've got yourself a new fan! 💖

[@MissEricaCourt12]

I always enjoy your reading vlogs very much! I almost love them more when you don’t like the books and/or make fun of them 😅 I just started the Air Awakens Series, let’s see how I like it.

[@lucianablanco2283]

i love your reading vlogs!!! that's how i found you a while ago and i watched them all in like a day lol and of course by now im almost done watching all your vids

[@aiva729]

Cari if you'd like a detective suggestion I really recommend Gentlemen & Players by Joanne Harris. It's a dark academia and i loved it so much! (i humbly consider myself having a taste in detectives)

[@fridayweekend7775]

The fae prince one sounds suspiciously like the myth of Eros and psychy Like that she was forced and that she’s not allowed to look at him Edit: ok sorry it’s been confirmed in the video, wrote this comment before

[@inkyfrog]

The second book with the Elf Prince sounds like retelling of the Cupid and Psyche myth…which if you want a stunning retelling of that myth read Til We Have Faces by C S Lewis. It’s one of my favorite books. It explores the myth from the viewpoint of of one of the “evil” sisters, so it definitely turns all the tropes inside out!

[@QueenXKnit]

The loom saga was incredible. The best Elise Kova serie.

[@LeRodz]

So, this is the first video from your channel that i see, but i already love your style. It's super fun and entusiastic, and it's great to see some positive insight mixed with genuine criticism. Also the intermissions to show your progress are hilarious.

[@mozart4344]

About the Fae Prince book! Though I didn’t read it myself, just from hearing you talk about it, it seems like an allusion to Greek myth of Psyche and Eros? Mostly the arranged marriage stuff and and Fae Prince ordering her not to look at him!

[@dakotabree]

Honestly, I love these books so much and haven't read Air Awakens yet but I think its also cause I really don't have to think too hard and know what I'm expecting. Though honestly, the vampire lord book was different than I expected. But also, I'm biased since I have signed copies of this series lol (it also helped get me back into reading as well so... soft spot for them!)

[@clowderlibrary]

Honestly these books have been my favorite palate cleansers of the year 😅

[@herestia_photography]

I enjoyed the first one, just because I crave easy to read (easy to put on GR Reading Challenge...) fantasy with no evident suffering and happy ending. I'm pretty much depressed, and this is like a hell-lot of mental vitamins and nice things and stuff. And also, I freaking love long-hair male characters :DDDDD (we don't have Married 3 in Spain, and I haven't read Married 2 yet...but I want to read it :D ).

[@vietbluecoeur]

NO WAY!! I had no idea that you were going to make a full video on Kova’s whole Married to Magic series so far when I left that comment on your other video! Can’t wait to see everything you have to say, especially on A Duel with the Vampire Lord because…I ended up DNFing it. 😅 It just started to drag and I was like, “Ah, I think I’d rather read something else,” and I think that’s how I’m feeling with all her other future books in this series (have not even touched the Fae Prince one). I will say, though, that A Duel with the Vampire Lord definitely _feels_ a bit different from A Deal with the Elf King at least, like it has a much more gothic lean which I always love and did keep me engaged for a time! That could be why it got higher ratings too, just for having a different, more somber vibe. And because everybody loves vampires. 😆❤️

[@vietbluecoeur]

OH. I think I must’ve stopped before the plot turned to the smut, lol, dodged a bullet there looool. I lowkey take it back, maybe people also just liked this because it was steamier. 😅

[@lbroz1140]

I think this is one of my first series with the "married to fae" trope and I really loved it but more for the books not the trope itself (I listened to the audiobook, that might have changed my experience). I still have to listen to Air Awakens, I'll do that by the end of the year for sure!!

[@peachjelly4564]

The fae prince one seems to be based on Eros and Psyche with the whole “you can live in my big house but never look at me”

[@pr4360]

I love how there are other people who also cannot read these cheesy synopses out loud without giggling but still enjoy the heck out of the books.

[@erinpushie5576]

I've just started Deal with the Elf King. I wanted a stand alone so much just to break from all the series. Ugh I JUST CAN'T keep going! It's so heavy handed, the total lack of any subtlety is painful.

[@caricanread]

Yep 😭😭😭

[@Kaiheart]

The dance with the far prince was modeled after the myth of Eros & Psyche - the mythological beauty & beast tale. I haven't read the book, but it sounds exactly the same.

[@user-rj8tj3op1q]

I read her books whenever I'm in a reading slump and need a quick read, lol. It's a weird love/hate relationship for me, because enemies-to-lovers and forced proximity are some of my favorite tropes. I really respect her as an indie author though and all the work she puts in! I want to support her to help her succeed.

[@elizabethh4855]

I loved Deal with the Elf Kind and Duel with the Vampire Lord. The second book not so much because I pretty much guessed the entire plot by like the 3rd or 4th chapter. Also the 4th book isn't the last book in the series. Elise Kova said there were more books since lykins are mentioned so much in the 3rd book.

[@MermaidGypsyTalkThatTalk]

Air Awakens is one of my absolute favorite Fantasy series! I’m loving the Vortex series. I love her style it’s very easy to just eat it up. Now I have yet to get into the Married to Magic serie. I bought a bookish box with a special edition of Air Awakens and I’ll be doing an unboxing on it. 😁 I hope I enjoy the Vampire Lord I love a good vampire story. That’s the one I’m gonna pick up next.

[@shioma]

This is my first time watching a video of yours and oh my you are SO charming

[@charnel8435]

Chiaki in a Cari ep? a surprise to be sure but a welcome one

[@dootdoot644]

im actually dying to know where you got the solar system ceiling thingie

[@gabrieldevoogel6225]

Ok I haven’t finished the video yet but the never look at me thing kinda feels like a cue up for him to be either disfigured or having some physical disability or issue people look down on, and honestly sounds like a decent setup, so far this has kinda sold me on trying this author’s works, thanks a million for the lovely video!! Got a new subscriber outta me!

[@saracosta3266]

"...and they don't sparkle" ❤

[@antonelabrekalo5350]

I'm just at 13:00 right now, but the "you're not allowed to look at me" reminds me of the psyche and eros myth. That plus like the sisters makes me think maybe it was inspired by that myth?

[@Thelittlebookwitch]

Thank you for reading these so I don’t have to… you’re the real MVP 😅

[@madelineryan2981]

Cari- I just found your channel and I love it. Thank you for sparking my young adult fantasy interest again. As a single mother working in ministry I have a very busy life. The literature I do read(the Bible) doesn’t have any of this lol but that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy it! You and your channel have brought me lots of giggles and cringes. If you are taking suggestions- pleaser retell the Chronicles of Faerie series by O.R. Melling. This was my favorite series for a long time. Thank you!

[@DrowsyScientist]

I had nooooo idea what you were talking about with the “low key vertigo” until I proceeded to dive into the Air Awakens series myself and 4 days later I’m almost done with the audiobook. 10 hours day of listening at 1.2x speed. I have vertigo, but due to my AirPods. Anyway, I cannot tell you enough how happy I am that I clicked on THIS video and decided to use my audible credit for this series. It’s been my rock the last few days. Side note, I lived in Jeonju for a year and a half. I went there for two teaching positions. I miss eating traditional Korean food every single day.

[@justanawkwardnerd]

Didn't finish the video yet, but my note on the beginning of Fae Prince where he says "never lay your eyes upon me" - sounds like the Eros and Psyche mythos. It's not often used, and I don't typically care for it's use, but I'm interested in how this factors into everything, especially the book.

[@skzoo]

LMAO NOT THE STRAY KIDS FF 😭

[@byrontheusurper6505]

Never been into booktok, am only aware of it because a friend of mine is deep into it, but between Epithet Erased:Prison of Plastic coming out and me getting back into trials of appolo I've been reading things other than manga and webtoons again lately so I might actually dip my toes in it.

[@JanieCat2022]

Hahah, you mentioned the fairy mosquito and made me learn a new term, FOMO. Subscribed

[@gayhorrorboy]

I really like the almost Eros and psyche setup of fae prince, her books are a fun simple time waster and theyre really good if you want fantasy romance specifically or are just starting to get into reading fantasy!

[@olaturek3678]

I have no intention of reading this series but am I going to watch this video to listen to you talk about it? DUH. (But I MAY read The Air Awakens series, we'll see)

[@liviamorini9014]

the "DON'T TURN AROUND DON'T LOKK AT ME" really made me think of Orpheus and Euridike's myth

[@Brittster0709]

LOVE your opinions on these books. Also - where did you get that awesome planet mobile?? 👀

[@carolinekathleen5277]

idk why im watching this i havent read a book recreationally in like 5 years but i enjoyed this

[@duskisoverrated1440]

stop bc i scream in joy when i see rants

[@caricanread]

😂😂

[@Toriscoffeeandbooks]

So for, I've loved all of Kova's work. It's HEA and just easy to read and just fun. It's like watching your favorite TV sitcom or early 2000's Roncom. Just good filler books to my heavy-duty reading

[@user-te5po4bu8o]

I like your description of the book better than I liked the book lol