so-so
Full disclosure, I haven‘t read the previous 2 books in this YA Christian romance series, but I didn‘t feel lost. Set in 14th-century (near France), Princess Elyce has been raised to be proper, obedient and basically emotionless by her father and aunt. However she rebels when her father arranges a political marriage and forms an alliance with a neighboring king to use her people for dangerous forced labor. Two English knights vow to help her 🔻
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This has fairytale vibes (Sleeping Beauty) centering around a sweet romance. Being a Christian myself, I loved the aspect of relying on and having faith in God to overcome evil and triumph.
My caveat here is the simplicity of the writing. Yes, it is geared toward teens, but even so, I felt it lacked a spark of engagement and excitement that a more detailed, sophisticated narrative might have conveyed. 🔻 2y