Princess Astrea of Lyanndra feels an itching desperation to leave her abusive kingdom. And when an opportunity presents itself, she does precisely that. She takes a boat, intending to get as far away as she can from her father. Everything goes perfect, until her boat gets caught in a storm, and sinks. Astrea somehow survives, but finds herself taken prisoner in a supposed mythical kingdom, called Scyra. When she meets the Prince, she realizes that her Kingdom is in grave danger, from none other but her father, the King, and a small neighboring kingdoms' Prince. As more and more truths are revealed, will Astrea figure out a way to save her innocent kingdom from her father's wraith? Will she find a way to save her brother from her father's horrific expectations? And will she find not only a place of refuge in Scyra, but an ally as well?
Prince Rowan of Lyanndra despises his father for hurting his sister. And he despises himself, because he is the cause of his sister's pain. His sister's pain, that got so unbearable, she disappeared into the night without so much of a goodbye. But month's after his sister's disappearance, she shows up in the dead of night, telling him to come with her, and promising him safety. Will he leave with her, and leave his kingdom to be ruled by a monster? Or will he stay behind, and defend his throne?
Prince Adrien of Scyra thought his life was going along just fine. That is of course, until his mother died, and father went missing. He has his theories about who caused this to happen, and his theories are confirmed when the Princess of his enemy kingdom washes up on his shore. He's prepared to kill her, until she tells him an alarming secret, forcing him to not only keep her alive, but to have her join him in his fight against Lyanndra.
Adellia has grown up surrounded by rules and regulations. She's been prepped from birth to eventually reside in the throne that has been in her family for what feels like forever. Unfortunately, her destiny is quickly approaching. Her father is dead, and her mother has only a couple of months to live according to doctors. All eyes in the castle, and kingdom, turn to Adellia expecting her to step into her mother's shoes. However, both women aren't ready to give up their lives just yet. Wanting to learn more about her kingdom, and the people of it, before she is forced into an arranged marriage and the throne for the rest of her life, Adellia ventures out into the kingdom to do just that.
While there, Adellia meets a young blacksmith by the name of Faron and gets sucked into a plot that goes against her, and her mother's wishes.
Will she be able to venture into the unknown, and survive out of the watchful eye of the palace?
This book has sexual reference and mentions of things that could possibly be triggering to some - e.g. young motherhood and loss of a parent.
This work is usually split into two parts, but I have decided to take down the second part, and consider the first part, one book for now, so I can work on the second. When the second part/book has been finished, I'll decide whether I like it as one book or to reincorporate the rest of the book to make it one.
Entered in the Wattys(2020)!