Gazelle alone maintains the seal that keeps the demons from her home. When the seal fractures due to a single misstep, she finds herself in the land of the Hollow King, at the center of a murder. As the prime suspect, she is determined to sort fact from fiction and unravel the hidden truths that shake the very reality of her world.
Angela Ford’s “Fated to the Hollow King” is book one in the “Fated to the Enemy” anthology series. A psychological, Black Swan-inspired Gothic Romantasy, we enter a world of demigods, demons, secrets, and lies.
Tropes: ~🌶️🌶️, Fated Mates, Murder Mystery, Mortal x Immortal
The world-building is lore-rich with imagery that, like the seal, holds the line between picturesque and haunting. Gazelle’s world is serene and scenic, but is riddled with lies and death. The Hollow King’s realm is beautiful and opulent, but is dusty and decaying. The richness of the lore alone was heavy, especially at the beginning, leaving room for crumbs and building anticipation as we reached the climax.
Ford's mystery creates an atmosphere of distrust and paranoia with expert finesse. A true psychological story, I felt myself constantly questioning who could be trusted and who the killer could be, and reading body language from the limited vantage point of someone looking in.
Which, of course, made the back-to-back revelations truly shocking and all the more praiseworthy. I did NOT see them coming. Ford retells the Black Swan tale so well, guiding us through the story with grace and a gentleness that helped make the unveiling so gasp-inducing.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review 😊
A magical enemies-to-lovers enchantment. I love the references to greek mythology (Cerberus and Narcissus) and how Angela interweaved the conventions of a fairy tale. The characters were well-developed, and the descriptions of the setting were regal and elegant.
The ending felt a bit rushed and anticlimactic, and it had a plot hole involving Lyra. The beginning started strong, but there was a disconnect for me somewhere in the end. Overall, I loved the plot, characters, and world-building, but I would have liked it better if the pacing slowed down more towards the end.
The purchase experience was easy and tracking was smooth. The box was packed with care and the items are good quality. The book is gorgeous and the bookmark works with it perfectly!
I read this book as an advance reader copy and ordered the special edition hardcover book box the next day. The candle smells amazing and the stickers are adorable!
Greed of Giants
This was such a great read. The world building ( and yes I looked at the map as I read lol). @angelajfordbooks knows how to write an adventurous romance. The slow burn between Ilaris and Killian is so good. The banter, yearning and compelling conversations throughout, chefs kiss.
I loved receiving this box and being able to look at all the goodies that were included. It felt a bit like Christmas. I have a photo album where I keep all the artwork, stickers, and even book marks that I've received from authors, so I'm very excited to add these to my collection. I look forward to diving into the Greed of Giants soon! Thank you!
I liked this book and found it to be an intriguing read. It's a romance story about sacrifice and redemption and more. It's a fast-paced page turner. And I liked the premise of the overall storyline but I did feel like there was some plot holes that needed further elaboration. Aside from that I think it was a pretty decent read with a nice ending.
OMG this book had me on pins and needles trying to figure out who was the villain. I’m as tone deaf as they come but this book pulled me into the world of music. To add in romance with some steam was icing in the cake. Please keep the books coming. I’m hooked.
I like how Esmira transformed from a trophy daughter into the heroine of this book. The dark voices she heard are definitely things we struggle with as humans. This book showed me if you believe in yourself, others will believe in you too. The book could have used a little more spice romance scenes but it was a good read.
I read this book in a couple of hours because I couldn’t put it down. This was such a good book. I know your books are standalone but I need a sequel, lol. There were so many messages in this book that I could relate to. The best one is don’t allow the mistakes of the past to dictate your future. Keep the books coming.
I don’t realize this was the second book in the Christmas collection. I fell in love because Christmas and romance go together. The steamy scenes had me on the edge of my seat. Iyken and Neva were a perfect couple of those who make sacrifices for family. The magic in this book made me feel the magic of Christmas. Thank you.
Natari and Eldon were a cute couple. I could have used more steamy scenes. I love the imagery that went into all 3 of the books. Also, the epilogue had me screaming for joy! Can you write a short story to follow the epilogue, lol. I want to hear more about the 3 brothers and the women who turned their lives around.
Of the 3 books, one is my favorite. The heated passion, stolen kisses made me kiddy all over. The chapters with Klaus could have been a little longer. I longed to hear more of his story. However, Evette and Klaus were the perfect couple. She found a man who loved her and she was willing to sacrifice for him.
It's an enjoyable fairytale. I loved the characters, Mila and Ezra. They are a sweet, charming couple. Mila is intelligent, dedicated, and brave. She truly proves her love toward Ezra. I LOVED this story. It's one of my favorites. Worth the read!
Truth is I just finished Bound by the Stardust. I read this book in 3 hours. I could not put it down. I’m getting ready to start the next 3 and I have 2 in my kindle. This is my first time reading Angela J Ford and I’m hooked. Keep writing.
First it came quicker than expected. I sat down. I read it. And I didnt put it down until that last page was turned. I was emediately entranced by the tale. I was enthralled with the tensions. I was ensnared in the passion. I expected nothing less from Ms. Ford and I am so excited to read the other three books I splurged on.
This story felt like a fairytale. It's quite charming and romantic. And yes, its steamy. Tanith and Oren are strong characters in this beautifully crafted story. It's worth reading.
I really enjoyed Wicked Prince of Mirrors and thought it was both creative and well done. Love Esmira and Methrin and glad that they got a happy ending. This is the first book I have read from Angela Ford and based on this book, I will be reading more of her stories!
I loved the story of Esmira and Methryn!! He’s dark and uncanny, quiet, and a man of secrets. But his heart is for the good and he’s on a path to redeeming his own mistakes. Esmira herself is more shy, and having to learn more about this great, dark world she was sheltered from. As she discovers the truth about herself and her past she grows into a heroine you want to root for! I love fairytales and a happy ending!! This was a sweet romance by Ford once again. Loved it!! Recommend to all my fairytale lovers out there. “Mirror, mirror…”
This book was such a treat! Its an incredibly enchanting love story. I clung to every word. This story is filled with profound description and a great amount of suspense. This work is steamy and very entertaining.
This was so good it completed a sweet fairytale need but added a little spice just one chili. Which is fine it gives you a chance to grocers often into the story. Closer to the end of the story I can actually say there was a part that my jaw dropped and I wasn't expecting that part but I ate this story up. It is so good.
Wicked Prince of Mirrors follows Princess Esmira, who unexpectedly manifests forbidden Mirror Magic—and accidentally uses it to free the realm’s most dangerous prisoner: Prince Methrin, the so-called Wicked Prince of Mirrors, who claims he was framed. Forced to go on the run, Esmira soon discovers that Methrin may not be the villain she was raised to fear. Together, they embark on a quest to clear their names, unravel a broken prophecy, and confront a growing threat to their world.
This is a fast-paced romantasy story filled with forbidden magic, ancient monsters, and mirror realms steeped in illusion. This story kept me guessing and wondering—and rooting for the characters all the way through. The world-building around the mirror realm was especially fascinating, and the twists and secrets kept me turning the pages.
I loved seeing Esmira grow into her power and strength, while Methrin protects her and helps her master her magic. Their slow-burn romance is packed with sharp banter, tension, and emotional depth—which made it hard to put the book down.
A perfect addition to your spooky season TBR. Don’t miss this magical, twisty read!
Thank You Angela J. Ford for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
I received an e-book ARC. I rate this book 3.5 ⭐️s. The book is a light and sweet romantasy. I don’t believe it had enough of the enemies to lovers tension. There were sometimes I thought parts of the book was rushed and we missed all the yearning and tension. It felt like instalove. The journeys were great and the magical realms I enjoyed! The magic system was unique! I liked how it was viewed by the MCs. I will continue to read the other books in this series because my mind won’t let me not complete the series.
Such a beautifully designed book. The included art print and bookmark of the main couple are also lovely. Big fan of the vibrant colour scheme. You can tell a lot of thought went into the entire package and I'm happy to have supported the author in this project!
Such a beautiful book box! The unique swag items were beautiful and so cool! The CANDLE!!!! Not only was it beautiful but the smell was truly fitting to the story! The book is absolutely beautiful and the story is so good! 100000/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND
I was blown away when I received my book Music of The Night. It was absolutely stunning. The storyline is amazing and captivating. The Author was so sweet when I had questions about ordering, and the book arrived packaged securely and quite fast! I highly recommend! Love, Love!
So excited about my new book! I'm in love the book protector 😍 already using it. I've read a previous book of hers and have a line up ready too. Plus order another one.
Angela J. Ford is a bestselling fantasy romance author who writes mortal × immortal forbidden romance featuring Black heroines in worlds where gothic cinema meets fantasy.
Angela's standalone novels deliver steamy yearning, atmospheric world-building, and complete emotional satisfaction in one book. No cliffhangers. No waiting years for sequels. No series commitment required.
Perfect for readers who love the ache of mortal/immortal romance, want meaningful Black representation in fantasy, and prefer complete standalone stories over multi-book series commitments.
