The Kings: Book 1. Kings or Pawns. By J.J. Sherwood

In a world where we have placed Elves on a pedestal, J. J. Sherwood has pulled that pedestal from under the elves feet.  She [Sherwood] has brought us the same mysticism that has always been accompanied by such tales; but has also shown us the one thing that even the Elves have tried to deny... Their Humanity.  With the struggles of racism, corruption of power,  and the tensing of friendships, this story, although using humans as almost an after thought, is relatable to our own world.  J. J. Sherwoods first book is beyond good.  It is magical.

My Synopsis:

Welcome to Elvorium.  Where the sun shines bright, the Elves are fair, and Corruption runs thick as tar.  The Council has their fingers in every pie that can be made to profit as well as in the face of the newly crowned king.  King Hairem is determined to put an end to this corruption and do what is best for his people.  But being so young and full of spunk may not be enough. 

Out in the wilds of the land, far from the politics, Jikun fights a long and tiresome war against a Rebellion.  As General of the Royal Army of Elvorium he smiles and waves to the Councils face; but then curses the selfish snakes for what they really are.  Can he stomach the politics and win the war or will he lose the one friend he has left?