![]() The open ending will leave fans hoping for another installment. Lots of characters are cliches or types, and most of what you think will happen is what in fact happens. The world is well realized but not particularly imaginative. There's not much here to tempt readers who aren't already romance fans, or who aren't ready to find out if they are or not. The story is predictable, although not always a straight, smooth path tragedy and heartbreak are part of the bargain. There's the handsome, perfect-boyfriend king, the equally handsome mysterious newcomer, and in the middle of it all The Betrothed herself, likable Hollis, who wants to be more than someone's arm candy and who isn't afraid to be herself at all times. ![]() Readers who love to devour all things romantic and royal will enjoy this serving from Kiera Cass, author of the popular The Selection series. ![]()
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