agardenandlibrary · 8 months ago
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Things I'm enjoying in the Five Crowns of Okrith so far:
each book focusing on a different character, one that has already been introduced and given some focus, now given their own book which allows us to have a broader perspective on the world. Plus it gives the previous characters a chance to relax a little and enjoy life after Going Through It.
*points* These women are all friends! the MCs in the first two books are both women of color! Many of them are queer! They're having relationships with multiple people without being shamed for it!
a male character is? bad at something? a male fae love interest character? TRULY STUNNING. (It's Hale. He sucks at cards and everyone makes fun of it.)
The multi-cultural everything. Most characters have parents from different courts, or were born in one court and raised in another. The courts all rely on each other for trade and that's important! In book 1, Remy thinks "Oh, they plant this part of the forest for logging"!! WHO'S DOING IT LIKE THEM.
The way the fae try to keep the witches and fae as so clearly separate when they're already so intertwined. I do wish Mulford would add some human focus! Maybe that'll be in the next books. The Rua and Remy books are rightfully very fae/witch centered.
Love interests doing things to help the MCs without being overbearing. Just like "I did this thing bc I thought you would like it" and not any "I did this thing you expressly told me not to, but the narrative is making it clear that I was in the right"
The number of times Rua is like "leave me alone" and Renwick does. And Rua and Remy turning to other people for comfort and friendship, not just her love interest!
Things I could use less of:
the smirking
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transbookoftheday · 1 year ago
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The Evergreen Heir by A.K. Mulford
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SPOILERS FOR "THE FIVE CROWNS OF OKRITH"!
From bestselling author and TikTok sensation A.K. Mulford comes the fourth book in the Five Crowns of Okrith fantasy series, following a bookish heir’s fight to save their mother and kingdom when an unexpected romance blossoms. The crown is calling their name, yet can their head bear the weight when passion sets hearts racing? Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Sue Lynn Tan, and Jennifer L Armentrout.
A court of revelry. A bookish heir. An impending marriage. And a dark new power rising in the world…
If allowed, Neelo Emberspear would never leave the library. Reluctant to take the throne despite their mother’s faltering health, the neurodivergent bookworm craves escape from their arranged marriage to charming fae warrior Talhan Catullus. But they know their duty can be put off no longer when their mother, the drug-addled queen, disastrously lights the castle on fire.
Fighting to save their mother’s life and keep her on the throne, Neelo is astonished when bonding over the written word brings them closer than ever to their cavalier, soon-to-be husband. But the non-binary heir’s growing affections may be cut short with witch uprisings threatening to topple the entire continent. 
Can Neelo claim both love and dominion before their court is reduced to ash?
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if I'm not vibing with one of the Five Crowns of Okrith books, can I move on to the next one and still be able to understand what's going on?
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sleepyfangirl18 · 7 days ago
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How old is Renwick in the Five Crowns of Okrith? I know Rua is 18. Are they around the same age?
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betterbooksandthings · 2 months ago
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"Backpack fantasy is are for all heroes who travel light. For adventurers campaigning with naught but a rucksack, duffel, or carrier bag, they carry everything they need on their person. They decide to save the world with their just friends, some snacks, and a spare pair of socks and I commend them for their minimalist lifestyle.
Backpack fantasy books are, as Wyngraf puts it, fantasy books where adventurers move through the wilds to conquer goals as opposed to a home or community. Essentially, in backpack fantasy books party members bond on the go as they maneuver the challenges of the natural space, learning more about themselves, each other, and the world in the process.
The setup is very emblematic of a traditional fantasy tabletop role playing game à la Dungeons and Dragons. The plot structure allows for self-discovery outside traditional socio-cultural structures.
In the tradition of Medieval Breton Lais, or French poems, young knights would have to venture out into the natural world to gain knowledge of life beyond the court so they could return to their kingdoms stronger and more equipped to handle the unknown. Oftentimes, they would encounter magic, fairies, or moments of adventure or fate that would change their outlook on the world forever.
That is all to say, backpack fantasy books have been around for longer than there has been a name for the subgenre. This is simply a quick and easy list of unlikely backpack fantasy recommendations to expand your shelf and horizons."
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grandwretch · 6 months ago
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i knew that Renwick had witch blood from the beginning (he's just as much a foil to Rua's experience as Aneryn is) but the twist of him getting his nickname of Witchslayer is because he was killing witches to stop them from being forced to sell out Remy........ ohhhhhh my God. That literally made me cry like a baby.
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crazy-pot-pourri · 2 years ago
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[Books] The High Mountain Court di A. K. Mulford (The Five Crowns of Okrith #1)
Titolo originale: The High Mountain Court Autore: A. K. Mulford Prima edizione: 2021 Edizione italiana: traduzione di (2023, HarperCollins Italia) (more…) “”
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longsightmyth · 1 year ago
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FISH. PICKLED VEGETABLES. DISCUSSION OF HOW TO SUPPLY A SEMI-PERMANENT CAMP ON AN ETERNAL ICE LAKE. I KNOW WHAT SPICES ARE ON THE FISH
(Anyway she knows their shit re: landscapes and how to interact with them and I thought so before but NOW I know they were (are?) a wildlife biologist who APPARENTLY used to rehabilitate monkeys?! Anyway she uses she/they pronouns and I am rapidly descending into fangirling)
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nothwell · 1 month ago
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There’s a new episode of Right Here Write Queer waiting for you in your favorite podcast app!
Noah Hawthorne interviews A.K. Mulford and K. Elle Morrison about cowriting, grief, inspiring representation, small town autumn, and their new cozy paranormal sapphic romance Pumpkin Spice & Poltergeist.
A.K. Mulford (they/she) is the author of the Five Crowns of Okrith novels and the Golden Court series, amongst others. You can connect with them at akmulford.com
K. Elle Morrison (she/her) is the author of the Princes of Sin: The Seven Deadly Sins series, the Black Banners books, and others. You can connect with her at kellemorrison.com
@noahhawthorneauthor (he/they), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of queer fantasy such as Phantom and Rook. You can connect with him at neshamapublishing.com
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antoniab93-blog · 3 months ago
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Amethyst Kingdom
The 49th book I read this year was Amethyst Kingdom, the final book in the Five Crowns Of Okrith series by A.K Mulford. I am an unabashed fan of A K Mulford fyi, so this is a very biased review.
The 49th book I read this year was Amethyst Kingdom, the final book in the Five Crowns Of Okrith series by A.K Mulford. Check out my review for book one: High Mountain Court, two: The Witches Blade, three: The Rogue Crown- this one I did not review for some reason… and four: The Evergreen Heir. I am an unabashed fan of A K Mulford fyi, so this is a very biased review. A summary attempt The…
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lovelyloveday · 2 years ago
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The action moves west in A.K. Mulford's romantic, action-packed epic fantasy series, The Rogue Crown: The Five Crowns of Okrith #3 by A.K. Mulford https://bit.ly/3UyqSX8 
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agardenandlibrary · 6 months ago
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Books Read in April 2024
Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher
I LIKED IT. Fun fairy tale retelling. I love the child-eating swamp creatures. Has Toadling eaten a human child? Unclear!
Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold:
Memory
Komarr
A Civil Campaign
(all destined for the podcast)
The Five Crowns of Okrith series by A.K. Mulford:
The Evergreen Heir. It was great to follow Neelo and see their story. I think I would’ve liked to hear Talhan explain himself a little more. The jump from “we’re besties” to “suddenly I am very serious about being your partner” was ??? am i too ace for this, is that what’s happening.
Book 5 soon!
In the Forests of the Night by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
Written when the author was 13! What can I say. It was written by a 13 year old. (complimentary)
Kiesha’ra series by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes:
Hawksong
Snakecharm
Falcondance
Wolfcry
Wyvernhail
Hawksong was my favorite.
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
Deeply ironic to have finished this book the day before I went to a Hozier concert right before I had to get up at 4am to go to the airport. Sorry, Mr. Walker, I'm a dumbass.
Very informative and easy to follow. Lots of neat information!
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harryforvogue · 2 years ago
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Someone is asking what book I want for a gift. Any adult fantasy/romance recommendations?
the bridge kingdom series
the wolf and the woodsman
the five crowns of okrith series
these are all great ones!
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Read in April 2024
April was sort of underwhelming. I just haven't been able to settle on anything and nothing really impressed me. except Ivan Coyote, they're always there for me <3
I'm still in a reading slump so I have no idea how May's gonna go but at least I've got free time now
Series read: The Five Crowns of Okrith series by AK Mulford 1. The High Mountain Court - DNF A Song of Ice and Fire by George RR Martin 1. A Game of Thrones - DNF
Backlog books:
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones - 3/5 (audio)
Other reads:
Cold Enough for Snow by Jessica Au - 1/5
Gender Failure by Ivan E Coyote & Rae Spoon - 5/5
Rebent Sinner by Ivan Coyote - 5/5
Close to Spiderman by Ivan E Coyote - 4/5
Starling House by Alix E Harrow - 3/5 (audio)
What Stalks Among Us by Sarah Hollowell - 2/5 (audio)
The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan - 2/5 (audio)
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read-watch-listen-17 · 2 years ago
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The High Mountain Court (The Five Crowns of Okrith 1)
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Oh my goodness. I was so engrossed in this book that I didn’t take the time to write down my comments or reactions 🥺 But this was such a cute story, and honestly I would have thought that it was a standalone. It ended at a good spot where it could have been a standalone, but there was also a chance for a sequel. Normally when this happens I feel there are too many unanswered questions left, but for this one I don’t feel like there were. Maybe that’s just me.
Anyway, Remy and Hale are adorable. And it’s all semi predictable. Especially if you’ve already read ACOTAR or similar stories. There were a couple things that ended up a little different than I anticipated, but that just makes it better.
One thing I really didn’t like was the brief moment Remy found out her brother was still alive, but then he ended up dying in their rescue of her. I though that was really cruel.
Definitely going to read the other two books though, because I’m curious how other characters’ stories are going to turn out. Mainly Remy’s sister being with the Prince, soon to be King, of the Northern Court. How the sword is going to affect her. Will she and the Prince get together? What is the Prince’s story? How did he come to be on their side? Also how will Remy and Hale take control of the West Court? Will his brother listen to them? There are a couple Novellas too, but I haven’t decided if I’m going to read those yet.
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bookaddict24-7 · 2 years ago
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(New Young Adult Releases Coming Out Today! (October 18th, 2022)
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Have I missed any new Young Adult releases? Have you added any of these books to your TBR? Let me know!
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New Standalones/First in a Series:
Strike the Zither by Joan He
Eight Nights of Flirting by Hannah Reynolds
The Sevenfold Hunters by Rose Egal
We Are All We Have by Marina Budhos
Berliners by Vesper Stamper
New Sequels: 
The Scratch Daughters (Scapegracers #2) by H.A. Clarke
The Rogue Crown (The Five Crowns of Okrith #3) by A.K. Mulford
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Happy reading!
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