“Oh, well, him I’ll argue with all the time.I buy pretty much every novel by this author, so I had to get this one. And stop calling me your king.” Perdith bit “sharply at his lips. “Or delusional, but I will not argue with my king.” “You’re suffering from poor eyesight-” Vellem gasped and shivered as one finger finally pressed inside. The dynamics between Vellem and Perdith are so intriguing, I wished we had more of Perdith but I’d take what I could get.Īnd the whole scene when Perdith came to the fortress? Mmmmhmmm. Well fuck me twice but The Engineered Throne just delivered all my kinks and more! I had always loved me some relationship growth, angst with HEA ending and drama without the external factors. Some would think it was too much and redundant, me? I wanted more! The relationship he had with Perdith was positively delicious, I splurged on the insecurities, the internal turmoils and just the plain drama they had. Vellem as the decorated soldier, was such a unique character and MC, one that’s so solid and strong but yet insecure and fragile at the same time. Although there were some things I wished were more elaborated, like things regarding Nigul and Bertin, which I could still tolerate seeing the circumstances at that moment.

I noticed some of editing mishaps, but it wasn’t dire or in any way hindering me from enjoying the book.

“I’m going to tell your prince that you are having an affair with a dragon.” And there be dragons! One of the most adorable ones I had read believe me. The storyline was unexpected yet believable, it was such a nice combination. The book was solid, not once was I lost or confused, it had a very charming world rich of cultures and differences. I totally wasn’t expecting the meticulous world building and the plot that entailed. This book was such a nice surprise, indeed. It’s been awhile since I last read anything by Megan Derr, and I had forgotten how she had a way with her fantasy world. But before he can settle into his new life, tragedy strikes, and Vellem isn’t certain he’s up to rebuilding the ruin left in its wake. The marriage promises not just a fresh start in a new land, but a challenge to his famed skills in building roads and bridges. Then his brother provides him with an unexpected chance, and now Vellem’s marriage to the young prince of a neighboring kingdom is only months away.

Vellem eventually found solace in the Royal Army Corp of Engineers, but still could not entirely escape. His father hides from his problems in alcohol, his mother hides from her misery in drugs, and his brother fled to the relative safety of the royal palace. Lord Vellem is a man desperate for escape.

The Engineered Throne by Megan Derr