Language: PG13 (19 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: PG13; Violence: PG13
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
17yo Wren is the secret twin sister of Princess Rose, and she’s ready to take the throne in the name of their witch ancestors so that the witches who still live can return home, even if it means pretending to be Rose. Meanwhile, Rose wakes up on a horse in the desert – the farthest she’s ever been from the castle – and she worries how the kingdom is doing without her. As Wren and Rose learn about each other's lives, they uncover secrets that will change everything.
I love this unwilling-princess-and-the-pauper scenario. The set up of the story was my favorite part, as the reader acclimates to the new places from the sisters’ points of view with familiar princess and the pauper troupes. As the sisters’ plans unravel, Webber leaves readers waiting for the sequel to know if they can lead their people to the peace they’re hoping for.
Wren and Rose are both depicted on the cover and described in the book as white. Shen has “golden tan” skin, Prince Ansel has “porcelain” skin, Tor is “pale,” and Celeste has “deep brown” skin. The mature content rating is for alcohol use, innuendo, and partial nudity. The violence rating is for battle scenes, murder, and genocide.
Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen
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