Lily’s Content Guide

Romance level: Kisses Only
Language: None
Content Warning: Violence 
Genre: Fantasy
Lily’s verdict:  Love it

I wasn’t a fan of Olivia at first because girl had absolutely ZERO sense of self-preservation but I warmed up to her so quickly as the story went on!

This story is giving The Prodigal Son meets Narnia and I absolutely loved it The biblical themes woven throughout the story were so beautifully done and ended up being one of my favorite parts of the entire book.

And welp…this one made me cry I thought I knew where everything was going and then the ending completely got me. I was SOBBING.

I especially loved the themes of redemption, forgiveness, and finding your way home. There were so many little moments throughout the story that pointed back to faith without taking away from the fantasy and adventure, and I loved how everything came together.

I also loved getting to see some familiar characters from The Snow Queen’s Heir, and now I’m even more excited to continue this series!

Fantasy
YA
Dark vs Light
Biblical Themes
Narnia Vibes
Magical Elements 

BLURB: Ophelia is a starving thief who gets caught stealing by the king of Ezri. But instead of punishment, he bestows mercy upon her, and in an amazing turn of events, he adopts her and she is crowned princess.

Despite her rags-to-riches transformation, Ophelia struggles to live up to the standards of the people in Ezri. When a tragic mistake forces Ophelia to run away, she is lured by a handsome stranger to Ezri’s enemy realm, Midnightroamer. She discovers it is enchanting with beauty, magic, and illusion—but it’s not all it appears to be. Once someone enters, they can never leave because all who cross into the realm are forced to take a permanent marking, stripping them of free will and binding them to the land and its wicked ruler. She knows she should focus on a way to get back to Ezri, but it may be too late. It doesn’t help that she falls in love behind enemy lines and exiting the realm would mean leaving her true love behind forever. Returning seems impossible, and it will cost Ophelia everything just to try.

When war breaks out, she must find a way to escape her marking, which brands her an enemy of Ezri. Her heart shatters as she learns that the man she is in love with is forced to fight against Ezri, and he bears the banner of her enemy. He is the very weapon sent to destroy her and bring Ezri to its knees. To survive and gain freedom, Ophelia will have to choose between protecting her kingdom or the man who has stolen her heart.

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MY REVIEW:Some internal thoughts while reading
If he dies I’m going to be so mad!!! No, I’m gonna cry oh nvrm
WHAT I mean yeah? But WHAT?!?!?!?
That’s the end???? NOOOO I can’t wait that long for book 2 I NEED it now!!!! 

I really loved this book! At first I wasn’t sure and bit confused but as the story went on the pace picked up and everything really came together. It became impossible to put down! 
That plot twist!?!? I did not see that coming!! And that second plot twist twist, somehow I didn’t see that one either I don’t want to wait so long for book 2 
I loved the main characters so much but also the side character were so amazing, Marko has my heart
I definitely recommend reading this one, but be prepared a bit of an emotion roller coaster, whew! But I loved every second of it, truly spectacular

YA
Romantasy 
Forbidden Love 
Enemies to Lovers
Found Family
Magic Powers

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OVERVIEW: A new high-stakes YA romantasy series that is perfect for readers who enjoy enemies-to-lovers, forbidden love, and found family. When Noelle befriends the Snow Queen and becomes the heir to the snowy throne, she must battle the guy she can’t help falling for in the Heirling Duel, where she is forced to choose between love or her people. 

Noelle’s life turns upside down when the whereabouts of a mysterious, powerful necklace are revealed to her through letters. But she isn’t the only one searching for it, and her quest to find it attracts a lot of perilous attention, including the Snow Queen, who is rumored to be a morally gray villain. Unknowingly to Noelle, she befriends the Snow Queen and they unravel clues about the necklace together.

When a handsome stranger, Prince Eli, tricks Noelle into spying on the Snow Queen, the pair become instant enemies. Eli’s trickery lands Noelle a prison sentence in his realm, deepening the wedge between them. Yet despite it all, the two can’t seem to fight off the forbidden feelings they develop for one another.

When Noelle learns that she is the heir to the snowy throne, she is forced to compete in the Heirling Duel—a deadly duel that exists in lieu of wars. Unfortunately for Noelle, the Heirling Duel won’t end until one heir dies, and Eli is her opponent. Noelle must choose between her budding romance, friends, or the obligation of her realm to survive the Heirling Duel, and save her people

Have you read this one yet? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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