Genre : YA Fiction
Page count : 266
Star rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Synopsis : Kaelyn, a young noblewoman, feels smothered under the harsh constraints of the Decens-Lenitas, the legal and moral code that governs the people of Geniverd Kingdom. When she meets Roki, a handsome young man from the city with knowledge and aspirations beyond his status, Kaelyn realises she isn’t the only one trapped.
When her parents find out she has been spending more and more time with a lowborn citizen, they forbid her to meet Roki ever again. He’s common. She could be queen.
My review :
So let me start by saying that the synopsis is very vague here which I love as there are times when a synopsis basically gives away all the good bits before you even begin to read it. There is so much more to this book and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
We follow our main character Kaelyn as she grows up and we learn of her aspirations and love for Roki. A tragic family death happens and she is left with grief and time to work out what is best for her city and after the queen dies suddenly right after she married the king and sits on the thrown determined to make the city good again and help the poor and most in need. Here in comes the crown of crowns a powerful force where she must obey their directions and wishes or die a brutal death along with those close to her.
This book was written in such a way it kept my attention throughout and I didn’t want to put it down. The chapters are short and it was very interesting and very intriguing from the start. I’ve rated it 4 stars as I genuinely think the is one of the best arc YA novels I’ve read in a long time and I am hoping to read more from this author.
Thank you again to Literally PR for gifting me a copy of this book in return for my honest review. It’s always my pleasure to meet read and review new novels.
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