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Looking for your next fantasy fix full of deadly trials, unpredictable romance, and political chaos? In this A Tongue So Sweet and Deadly book review, I break down what worked (and what didn’t) so you can decide if it’s worth adding to your TBR.
Summary:
Half-Fae Elessia could have had everything.
Literally.
Since her magic allows her to compel anyone to do her bidding by merely looking into their eyes, the world was at her feet.
But after a tragic accident, she is thrown into the Fae king’s dungeons and forced to swear a blood oath to him, binding her to his service.
Five years later, she’s living amongst humans in Ellow and has created a life for herself—as much as she can with the king’s promise to call in his debt looming over her.
When he finally comes to collect, she is made to infiltrate the human elections to determine whether the current regent is involved in the strange things happening in the land of Fae.
With the promise of freedom from the king’s claws, Elessia is determined to see it through. Liberty is within reach as long as she can keep the lethal Fae guard watching over her from eliminating her before she unearths the information the king seeks.
But as she grows closer to the brooding human regent and secrets begin to unravel, Elessia realizes greater forces may be at play.
And she might stand before the choice between her own freedom and that of a nation.
📖 What’s Inside:
- Deadly trials ☠️
- Fae
- 🫂Found family
- Single-POV
- Political intrigue
- On-page intimacy 🟡
- 🌈 Inclusive
- Unpredictable romance
- Winter setting ❄️
✨ Vibes:
Trial of the Sun Queen maybe but if the trials were political in nature
💭 My Thoughts:
Okay, so here’s the deal: this one’s a bit of a mixed bag. The worldbuilding and political setup? Chef’s kiss. The execution? Ehh, not always smooth sailing. The writing style felt a little choppy. Like, there were times I had to pause and reread just to figure out who was talking. And some of those repetitive phrases? If I had a coin for every “eye snapped” or “brows lowered,” I’d be rich enough to buy my own fae kingdom.
That said, the political tension and layered stakes kept me hooked enough to see it through. As for the romance? Totally unpredictable. I switched ships mid-book and don’t regret it. The middle dragged a bit with info dumps, but the ending? WHOA. The final reveal and bonus twist completely saved it for me. I didn’t see that coming, and if you do, you’re clearly some kind of literary detective.
It’s not a perfect story, but it is a solid one if you like scheming, alliances, and gasp-worthy endings.
Should You Add A Tongue So Sweet and Deadly To Your TBR?
If subpar writing doesn’t bother you and you live for heavy political intrigue and shocking twists—then yes, go ahead and cast your vote for this one.
Fantasy Politician Poll
Okay, serious question here. If you were running for Fae High Council, what would your campaign promise be? Drop it in the comments below and let’s start a fantasy debate! I’m fully expecting some chaos…
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