Part of Red Queen, book 0.1
First published 2015
Queen Coriane puts pen to paper in secret, knowing that her private thoughts could become weapons in the wrong hands at court. She writes about falling in love with Crown Prince Tiberias, their whirlwind romance that led to marriage and a crown she never expected to wear. The pages capture her joy at giving birth to Cal, the new prince who will one day inherit the throne. But motherhood and queenship bring dangers she could never have imagined. Palace intrigue swirls around her, and Coriane must navigate the treacherous waters of royal politics while protecting both her son and herself. Her diary becomes her only confidant as she faces threats that could cost her everything, including her life. Through her own words, Coriane reveals the true price of power and the lengths a mother will go to secure her child's future.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Palace
Period: Monarchy
79 pages · Kindle Edition · HarperTeen