When the king of Etharia issues an act - the Princess Act - for all single girls in the age range of 19-21, Vanessa, referred to as Nessa, finds herself a part of it. This act is issued to find a princess for Prince Adrian, and there are tests to go along with it.
Tests of beauty, liking, personality - everything!
The woman who completes these tests and wins the Prince's heart will officially become princess of Etharia, which, Nessa doesn't mind, but she has always wanted a free, adventurous life of her choice.
But Nessa soon realizes her life's path may be chosen for her.
Will Nessa follow her heart and go for the win, or will she lack confidence and fall behind, losing the chance of becoming princess?
And if she follows her heart, will she get to the finals of the tests? But if she lacks and falls behind, what will change in her life?
Find out when you read book one of "The Princess Act"!
Clara of Aurelia, the spare princess, finds herself suffocating under the weight of royal expectations. While her older brother prepares to ascend the throne, Clara longs for purpose beyond charity balls and photo ops. She dreams of joining the military to serve her country.
Clara navigates the complexities of university life alongside her friends. She's dating Alec, the charming heir of a wealthy family. However, as their relationship crumbles, Clara realizes she's been living in the shadow of someone else's dreams.
Determined to reclaim her identity, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, grappling with the realities of royal duty and her desire for freedom. As she faces challenges that test her resolve, Clara begins to uncover hidden strengths and the courage to confront the expectations placed upon her.
But when her brother steps back from his royal responsibilities, Clara must confront the shadows of the crown that threaten to consume her. Will she rise to the occasion and embrace her destiny, or will the weight of expectation extinguish her dreams?
Crown of Shadows is a tale of self-discovery, resilience, and the courage to break free from the shadows of duty to embrace the light of one's true calling.