
This was 10x more concise and better written than the first novel in this duology It was romantic and twisty and fun. I KNOW!! I am as surprised as you are! I really enjoyed this stupid little book. The shallow check out my blog perusewithcoffee for reviews, discussion posts and more!! Firstly, I must talk about the characters! Hollis grew so much in this novel. And finally, I was reminded of the addictive quality that all previous Kiera Cass books (specifically the Selection series) have held. Pre-reading thoughts: I know I'm gonna read this book and then curse myself for reading this after totally hating the first book.moreĬheck out my blog perusewithcoffee for reviews, discussion posts and more!! I KNOW!! I am as surprised as you are! I really enjoyed this stupid little book. Me: praying for my last remaining braincell. Hollis: thanks for the complements but I'm totally not that special. She cured the deadly disease called sadness with her sunshine smile. don't be sad!Įveryone: oh god thanks Hollis! What a brilliant idea! We are not sad anymore. Pre-reading thoughts: I know I'm everyone: we are so sad because everybody died in the first book. Scarlet: *smiles proudly* Hollis: thanks for the complements but I'm totally not that special. don't be sad! everyone: oh god thanks Hollis! What a brilliant idea! We are not sad anymore. *sobs* Hollis: Oh I have an idea!!! Just. moreĮveryone: we are so sad because everybody died in the first book.

Can a girl who's lost it all put the fate of her adopted homeland over the secret longings of her heart?. The Eastoffes may have the power to unseat the tyrannical King Quinten, but only with Hollis's help. While tensions at home are mounting, disquiet in the kingdom of Isolte is reaching fever pitch. The Eastoffe's affection is a balm on Hollis's weary spirt, though Etan, a surly cousin with a deep distate for Coroans, threatens to upset the uneasy peace that Hollis has found. Can you follow your heart when it's already broken? After fleeing the court of Coroa and leaving the memory of her beloved, the assassinated Silas Eastoffe, behind, Hollis is unsteadily adjusting to life with his family. Can you follow your heart when it's already broken? After fleeing the court of Coroa and leaving the memory of her beloved, the assassinated Silas Eastoffe, behind, Hollis is unsteadily adjusting The sequel to THE BETROTHED, a glittering royal romance, from New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series. The sequel to THE BETROTHED, a glittering royal romance, from New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series.
