Rhiain and Asterin’s story was heartbreaking, but one full of love. The reality of their lives were dark, but they made their lives together as bright as a the sun. 

Rhiain didn’t have the easiest life growing up with her father. Her best friend and his family are dead, thanks to her father who decided they had to die to punish her. She was forced to live for 3 years training to be an assassin, even though she’s a Princess. And now her fathers marrying her off to their enemies son. But first she has to go to the Resplendent Reliquary, for a mission for her father. 

Rhiain is such a badass. I love how she defied her father’s wrong doings and chooses to do things that she thinks is right. She still has a lot to learn, but she is always going for these things, to learn. She made decisions to help her family, her kingdom, and eventually her love. 

Asterin is a complex character. He was closed off and hard to understand, and eventually he became caring and helped Rhiain understand things, she should’ve understood. He’s exceptionally smart and is super handsome. He’s skilled with his sword and is threatening without having to do too much. He’s also extremely skilled in bed, thanks to all his practice. 

This book is probably my favorite out of The Book of All Things series by Sarah. I loved every second of this read. I recommend this for any fantasy lover who loves 🌶🌶