by Kiera Cass
First published 2020
Lady Hollis Brite has grown up vying for the king's attention at Keresken Castle. When he finally declares his love, Hollis is overjoyed - until she realizes the reality of becoming queen isn't all she dreamed. As she navigates royal intrigue, Hollis meets a commoner who sees into her heart, challenging everything she thought she wanted. Now she must choose between the life she's always known and a future she never imagined.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
336 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins