Jude has bound High King Cardan to her for a year and a day, to look after the throne while her brother grows up. But he despises her for this, and has taken it upon himself to make her life as difficult as possible. Despite this, the two of them have feelings for each other that neither one can explain, and this only makes ruling a kingdom even harder.
I really enjoyed this book, but I have given it four stars for two reasons: the first is that I found Jude really quite irritating. She's incredibly selfish and makes rash decisions without really thinking things through. The second is that cliffhanger ending! It's brilliant, but it's annoying that the next book isn't out until next year.
I like the fact that we get more details about Elfhame in this book, and we find out more about how the ruling family is linked directly to the throne. I also like the fact that we find out more about the other courts in Elfhame. This book is full of twists and turns, and it was hard to put down.
I really enjoyed this book, but I have given it four stars for two reasons: the first is that I found Jude really quite irritating. She's incredibly selfish and makes rash decisions without really thinking things through. The second is that cliffhanger ending! It's brilliant, but it's annoying that the next book isn't out until next year.
I like the fact that we get more details about Elfhame in this book, and we find out more about how the ruling family is linked directly to the throne. I also like the fact that we find out more about the other courts in Elfhame. This book is full of twists and turns, and it was hard to put down.