Overview:
Princess and heir to the throne of Thorvaldor, Nalia has led a privileged life at court. But everything changes when she learns, just after her sixteenth birthday, that she is a false princess, a stand-in for the real Nalia, who has been hidden away for her protection. Cast out with little more than the clothes on her back, the girl now called Sinda must leave behind the city, her best friend, Kiernan, and the only life she’s ever known.
Sent to live with her only surviving relative—a cold, scornful woman with little patience for her newfound niece—Sinda proves inept at even the simplest tasks. Then she discovers that magic runs through her veins—long-suppressed, dangerous magic that she must learn to control—and she realizes that she will never learn to be just a simple village girl.
Sinda returns to the city to seek answers. Instead, she rediscovers the boy who refused to forsake her, and uncovers a secret that could change the course of Thorvaldor’s history forever.
My Review:
4 Stars
I recommend this book for people just entering the fantasy genre. It's a great introduction into the world of well written fantasy. It had all the must haves in this genre... adventure, romance, epic kingdoms, magic, and a plot with a few good twists to grab you hook, line, and sinker.
This novel was definitely on the lighter side of the genre, but mostly because it's a young adult book. The characters, the plot, and the world were well put together and made this an enjoyable, fast, light hearted read. I will absolutely be reading more from this author.
Princess and heir to the throne of Thorvaldor, Nalia has led a privileged life at court. But everything changes when she learns, just after her sixteenth birthday, that she is a false princess, a stand-in for the real Nalia, who has been hidden away for her protection. Cast out with little more than the clothes on her back, the girl now called Sinda must leave behind the city, her best friend, Kiernan, and the only life she’s ever known.
Sent to live with her only surviving relative—a cold, scornful woman with little patience for her newfound niece—Sinda proves inept at even the simplest tasks. Then she discovers that magic runs through her veins—long-suppressed, dangerous magic that she must learn to control—and she realizes that she will never learn to be just a simple village girl.
Sinda returns to the city to seek answers. Instead, she rediscovers the boy who refused to forsake her, and uncovers a secret that could change the course of Thorvaldor’s history forever.
My Review:
4 Stars
I recommend this book for people just entering the fantasy genre. It's a great introduction into the world of well written fantasy. It had all the must haves in this genre... adventure, romance, epic kingdoms, magic, and a plot with a few good twists to grab you hook, line, and sinker.
This novel was definitely on the lighter side of the genre, but mostly because it's a young adult book. The characters, the plot, and the world were well put together and made this an enjoyable, fast, light hearted read. I will absolutely be reading more from this author.