The Evergreen Heir: A Novel (The Five Crowns of Okrith, 4)

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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Published Jun 13, 2023

416 pages

Average rating: 8.67

3 RATINGS

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Green Energy
Aug 07, 2025
10/10 stars
A love story and a mystery all rolled up into one. I appericate the diversity in this series. I didn't see the twist coming, but the love story was patient, kind and consistent. When I think of a fated mate story line, this is what I want - childhood friendship to grow into an adult choice, where they choose each other. It was slow and deliberate. This was my first book where the MC is gender neutral, the writing took me a while to get used to, mostly because the use of written language when telling a story with a full cast, there is a lot of plurals. I can't wait to jump into the next book, also sad it's the final book.

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