4 stars
It is the fifteenth century and in the kingdom of Wallachia, two children are sent to the Sultan of the Ottoman empire to ensure peace. Lada is not the typical fifteenth century girl and chafes against all of the expected norms. She learns to fight like a soldier and strategize like a prince. Radu grew up a weakling and only learned to excel in court by using his natural grace and charm. These two alternating perspectives offer a fascinating look into a different time and place. This is different from any YA series that I have seen. The main characters are well developed and their relationships complex. There was some angsty romance that I just didn't think fit with the storyline but it ended well and as long as the author follows along the path she has laid out, it should be a good series to follow. I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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