The Orc and Her Bride

Sapphic Orcs of Torden, Book 1

De: Lila Gwynn

Narrado por: Krystal Hammond

Sapphic fantasy romance with a monstrous twist . . .

RUGA KARRSDAUGHTER, dutiful orc princess with a heart of gold, has spent the years since her sister was elected queen serving the orc country of Torden. Her duties now include marrying an elf princess for a much-needed alliance against an outside threat.

ELKETH CERIDWEN, rakish elf princess with a penchant for chaos, has never lifted a finger in her life. Now that an engagement is sprung upon her by the stern elvish king, she has to fulfill a fifty-day betrothal period in Torden surrounded by strangers . . . unless she can wreak enough havoc to get sent back home.

These poor orcs don't know what they're in for.

©2023 Lila Gwynn (P)2024 Tantor

Enjoyed

Really liked this when I read last year. Was so excited when I saw it was released on audio as well. Narrator was decent.

I need a part 2!

This is an amazingly well written book. I hated Elketh for most of the book but buy the end I understood her better. Ruga was amazing and a likable MC. It was a really good book and worth the credit and time.

not what I expected (in the most positive way)

I really enjoyed this story, although at first I thought I'd hate it. the character development, the romance, the friction between the two FMCs was chefs kiss!

Fantastic writing that makes you love a character you thoroughly hated

I enjoyed this book very much I have read and listened to many books but few have made me go from hating a character to loving the character by the end it’s a testament to the excellent storytelling and pacing on display in this book I’m not one for “spice” but even that was written in a mature and meaningful way

Love this book so much!!

I treated myself to this tale recently after having it on my TBR since the moment I heard about it, and I must happily say it did not disappoint. Absolutely adorable story, with solid, SOLID "Beauty & the Beast" vibes in ways that feel really fresh, arranged marriage setup with a semi-enemies-to-lovers situation, one charming, heart-of-gold heroine and another that is so fun to hate and even more fun to watch grow into a better person, AND grow into the very sweet romance waiting for her in the form of the other leading lady. Very tantalizing world building too, especially considering the implied differences between the Orc kingdoms mentioned, and many fascinating side characters that absolutely make me want to know more. As a long-term Orc fan and a long-term romance fan, seeing an Orc romance that was sapphic-focused is also a breath of fresh air. One ticket to Torden, please!