Suraya is brought to the palace to fight for the affections of the prince. She finds out rather quickly that they expect her to actually fight. What is the prince actually looking for? There are things that she doesn't know about herself. Who is she? Who can she trust? Can she trust the prince's brother? 

It has a pinch of competition, living on the run, romance, and a cool magic system... and holy man, the ending. 👀

A lot of people keep mentioning anachronistic phrases being used throughout. I have a few thoughts on that. Yes, there are some phrases used that you don't typically see in fantasy. BUT it is fantasy, so the world is made up, and it can be whatever it wants to be. If that's something that might bug you, then there you go. If it's not, then you should be fine.

Thanks to Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for an eARC of this book for an honest review.

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Audiobook update: 

There are two narrators for this book. Most is from the POV of Suraya, but there is an added bonus of a second narrator with one of the lowest voices I've ever heard. The quality is good, and I could speed it up a bit without issue.

Thanks to Harper Audio Adult and NetGalley for an ALC of this audiobook for an honest review.