In a world where the Roman Empire never fell, two starcrossed lovers fight to ignite the spark of rebellion…
Londinium, the last stronghold of the Romans left in Britannia, remains in a delicate state of peace with the ancient kingdoms that surround it. As the only daughter of a powerful merchant, Cassandra is betrothed to Marcus, the most eligible bachelor in the city.
But then she meets Devyn, the boy with the strange midnight eyes searching for a girl with magic in her blood.
A boy who will make her believe in soulmates…
When a mysterious sickness starts to leech the life from citizens with Celtic power lying dormant in their veins, the imperial council sets their schemes in motion. And so Cassandra must make a choice: the Code or Chaos, science or sorcery, Marcus or Devyn?
Panem meets the Grishaverse in this explosive new YA trilogy perfect for readers of Marie Lu, Bella Forrest, and Cassandra Clare.
My Review:
I had a really great time reading this book! I was a bit apprehensive, because I picked it up because two people I follow were interested in it. But then they didn't like it. But I enjoyed it, and I can't wait to see where the series goes from here!
The whole idea where the Roman Empire never fell, that's such an interesting concept, because they did cover a vast area, and have a lot of power when they were around. So between that and the magic of this world, it was so interesting to learn about!
Reading about these characters and their romance was so fantastic! It was a little strange, because this is YA, but the characters are a bit older, in their early 20's. So I wish that either they'd been younger, or this was more NA.
That ending was just evil though! Such a cliffhanger, and while I can go straight to book 2, there's so many books to read, I don't know when I'll get a chance. But I need to, because I need to know what's going to happen next!
This was a pretty great read, and I can't wait to continue on!
Author: Clara O'Connor
Series: The Once and Future Queen #1
Read: May 31st, 2021
Source: NetGalley
Reason Why: Sounded really good, and it's a 2021 Dystopia Book, DAC Book and a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2021 Book!
Publisher: One More Chapter
Published: January 21st 2021
Author: Clara O'Connor
Series: The Once and Future Queen #1
Read: May 31st, 2021
Source: NetGalley
Reason Why: Sounded really good, and it's a 2021 Dystopia Book, DAC Book and a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2021 Book!
Publisher: One More Chapter
Published: January 21st 2021
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