Description: A daring escape. An ominous forest. An unexpected alliance.
For nineteen years, Princess Roselynn’s life has been three things: Safe, comfortable, and predictable. But when her father is murdered and she uncovers a plot to end her life, she must leave her home and take her chances in a treacherous forest—all to stay alive and be reunited with the man she loves.
Along the way, she encounters a group of outlaws, each with their own secrets and purpose. But who can she trust? Jay, the enigma whose tough exterior and conflicting actions both deter and intrigue her? Gavin, the former knight, trying to right the wrongs of her own broken kingdom, all while risking his safety? Laurel, the cold young woman with the shadowy past who sees her arrival as a threat?
Roselynn soon finds the lines between ally and enemy blurred, as dangerous incidents and sinister warnings cause her to question what she knows and where her heart lies. Can she find the courage she needs to save her kingdom and herself, or will she lose everything to the dark forest?
My Thoughts: This was a short, sweet read. Roselynn is a princess determined to escape a planned assassination, marry her true love, and return to free her people from the uncle who has used the throne for his own gain. There at the beginning, I was definitely getting a sense of Snow White to the story, which would be an added bonus to anyone who loves retellings of that fairy tale.
However, I did feel that the relationship between Roselynn and Jay progressed rather quickly. It seemed as though there might have been two days between the time when Jay is ridiculing her as a liability and when he declares his affection for her. I think that the story could have been longer, and that would have helped the development of their relationship. However, there were other great characters to round the story out.
I can't say that I was really surprised by the way this story turned out. I quickly guessed who she was going to end up with and thus who she could not. There was one character whose final alignment could have gone either way, and so I was left guessing until the last moment what decision they would make. Overall, this was a quick and entertaining read, but I did feel that there could have been more the story. I guess, in the end, it all comes down to what sort of book you are looking for. And if you want something that can be finished in a couple hours, then this may be perfect.
I have provided an honest review after receiving an ecopy from the author.
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