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Jundi is a light fantasy book that seem like a retelling or at least inspired on The Jungle Book.
The story happens in a colonial time, and tells the story of Gillian and her love for Jundi (the land where she was born and lives).
As rebellion aproaches her mother makes her move away to the city and away from "her" Jungle. She tries to no avail to stay, and then tries a desperate measure: marry a soldier that is being sent to Jundi because of the rebellion so she can return to her beloved land.
Max is that soldier. He is part of the millitary and aspires to grow and wants to rank higher as he can. Marrying Gillian gives him a boost, mainly due to her father's history.
So they marry, and afterwards realize that they are supporting different sides in the war! How can Gillian connect to someone who is helping destroy what and who she loves? How can Max love someone who is jeopardising his career?
Can they find a way in between?
The world building is good and the writing can capture us and emerse us in the story. There is a little romance even though it is not the main part of the story, but it's there. The same goes with the fantasy part. It is mild, but always present.
As a romantic I kept rooting for them and kept hoping that they could put their differences away. The author made realistic and beliavable choices to bring them together. I really enjoyed it!