A review by goatsinspace
A Dragonbird in the Fern by Laura Rueckert

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

 When Princess Jiara's elder sister Scilla is murdered, her angry ghost seeks retribution until the killer is found. Amidst mourning, an unexpected proposal arises: Jiara is asked to stand in as the bride for her sister's intended spouse, sealing an alliance with the other kingdom. Plagued by dyslexia and not speaking the language of her new kingdom, Jiara's trepidation intensifies. When she uncovers that the assassin's origin is within her new domain, she sees an opportunity to unveil the truth and end her sister's tormenting spirit. To save her family and herself, she embarks on a perilous quest to unmask the killer before becoming their next victim.

This has a great amount of world-building and political machinations. I loved that the main character is dyslexic and how she works to make it a strength. Great story!