If you love a fashionista princess who sets out, armed with a sunny attitude, and a mythical monster pet, to a military academy - then this one is definitely for you! Cait Jacobs weaves a tale based on five lands blessed by the Gods where alliances stave off political uncertainty and earn the blessings. Clia has been preparing to be the perfect princess, despite always wearing a mask, and not truly exploring what else she could aspire to be. When her betrothal with Prince Domhnall falls through, she races to the Academy to show him how strong she truly is...
I LOVED Clia - her growth and relations and sheer determination moves boulder and fuels her need to prove her self worth. Ronan is the Captain of the prince guard and tasked with ensuring she doesn't fail abysmally. The tale moves at a good pace, with intermittent segues into adventures, intrigues and betrayals. Some of the plotlines are left open - hopefully to be explored in a series, perhaps. the slow burn romance between Ronan and Clia also creates sparks of joy! A slew of unique characters adds interest to the storyline - especially Niamh, Kian and Sarait.
All in all, this was a fun read, with lessons in trauma, insecurities and the blazing brilliance of being true to yourself. Many thank yous to Netgalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the ARC. Looking forward to see what Clia builds next....
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