This book has been sitting on my shelf for years and I finally decided to pick it up.

It did not disappoint.

Violet is such an interesting character. As readers we don’t see much from her because she is a surrogate who is meant to stay quiet and obedient at all times. Because of her lack of experience, she almost seems childish. She loves fast and hard, she cares deeply, and her fears waver. It’s hard to explain but her character development is very subtle but very apparent at the same time. 

The story I found to be unique. I think the author is trying to tell the readers something because we get into very real situations. I think this book has a lot of potential for becoming very important. “The Jewel” essentially tells the story of two slaves. It’s a perfect setup for a story of revolution, which makes me think of historical and current events. I can’t help but tie in feminism and women’s rights into this book.

It’s a fascinating take on pregnancy and royalty. I honestly love it! And don’t even get me STARTED on the huge cliffhanger. That last chapter was brutal!