![]() ![]() At first, I did think she was a bit too perfect, but being brought up by a ruler who was very wise, and having been given the best opportunities for learning and training herself, it isn’t too surprising that she’s so skilled. ![]() The third-person perspective brings a bit of distance to her character from the reader, which is unfortunate, but that distance fits her role as a warrior queen. Princess Amarande is a very serious, capable protagonist who’s the perfect balance of driven and wry. However, I appreciated their dedication to each other and, if anything, how it added depth to each of them as separate characters. This was unfortunate as their love for each other is a substantial driving force for both characters throughout the story. The lack of development before the kidnapping spoiled that aspect of the novel for me, as I’d wanted to see more of Ama and Luca together before being forced to feel anything about their separation. They didn’t get enough time together on page (while talking), and while I can understand why they love each other logically, I wasn’t driven to care for their plight, especially in the early chapters. Amarande is a great protagonist, and Luca a very sweet love interest, but I didn’t care for their relationship. ![]()
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