By Jody Hedlund
Published by Northern Lights Press
Publication Date: September 22nd, 2020
Description:
In a land where being the fairest maiden is a curse...
Upon the death of her wealthy father, Lady Gabriella is condemned to work in Warwick’s gem mine. As she struggles to survive the dangerous conditions, her kindness and beauty shine as brightly as the jewels the slaves excavate. While laboring, Gabriella plots how to avenge her father’s death and stop Queen Margery’s cruelty.
Prince Vilmar of Scania enslaves himself in Warwick’s gem mine as part of a royal test to prove himself the most worthy of three brothers to become the king’s successor. Amidst the hardships, he doesn’t anticipate his growing compassion for the other slaves, especially tenderhearted Gabriella.
As the annual summer ball looms nearer, Gabriella sets into motion her plan to end Queen Margery’s evil. When Vilmar learns of Gabriella’s intentions, he resolves to come to her aid and fight against Warwick’s queen. But doing so may require him to give up his chance of becoming Scania’s next king, perhaps even cost him his life.
Review:
I love fairy retellings in general, and when you throw in an awesome author like Jody Hedlund, it's no surprise that this book is fantastic. The characters are great; I really liked seeing Gabriella's kindness and Vilmar's growth as he became more humble and focused on others more than himself. I love the setting--having Gabriella and Vilmar meet in mine was definitely unique--and the plot was totally captivating. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book in the series--and luckily for me, Beguiled will be released on October 20th and Besotted on November 17th, so the wait isn't too bad.
4.5 stars.
I read a copy of the book provided by the author/publisher. All opinions are my own.
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