Not every fantasy book needs a romance, and this book is evidence of that. The romance was uninteresting and kept the reader away from the more captivating plot, which I believe was a mistake. The plot isn’t unexpected, but it definitely held my attention, and this is super impressive for a ~450-page book. By the end, the plot picked up, and because we had this slower build-up, it was all the more enjoyable. But this is a good thing: It’s a slower exploration of the relationships between our main characters, Nor, Zadie, and Sami, and how they ebb and flow. Save the kingdom,” who wouldn’t be intrigued? Yet despite appearing to be a fast-paced fantasy, this book is anything but. On the outside, this book looks fascinating. If you’re looking for a new YA fantasy with a riveting plot to dive into, look no further. But though every girl longs to be chosen as the next princess, the cost of becoming royalty is higher than any of them could ever imagine. For generations, the princes of Ilara have married the most beautiful maidens from the ocean village of Varenia.
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