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Bound to the Shadow Prince by Ruby Dixon
4.0
Candra has just been locked inside a tower, where she must stay for seven years, otherwise the Moon Goddess will curse her kingdom. And she's not alone. A Fellian, the winged race of monsters her kingdom is at war with, is living in the tower with her. When Candra struggles to administer her daily dose of life-saving medicine, Nemeth takes pity of her, and the two become wary allies. But as days become weeks, weeks become months, and months become years, feelings grown Candra and Nemeth. Feelings that could jepordize life outside the tower.
I loved this book. At first, I was a little condemned about the set up and page count, but I quickly found that this book was perfectly paced. Yes, there were time jumps--that's to be expected when the main characters are facing years of confinement in a remote tower. But Ruby Dixon provided pivotal scenes for relationship development. I really enjoyed the way the intrigue built to the big reveal.
The forced proximity and forbidden love tropes are absolutely delicious. I don't want to give any big spoilers, but I think it's safe to say that the entire book does not take place inside the tower. The tower is an important place, but Candra and Nemeth also get the chance to exist outside of it. It was so satisfying to have a look at both sides of their relationship, both inside their happy little bubble and in the larger world.
If you've read anything from Ruby Dixon before, or are looking to give her a try, this book definitely belongs on your TBR.
I loved this book. At first, I was a little condemned about the set up and page count, but I quickly found that this book was perfectly paced. Yes, there were time jumps--that's to be expected when the main characters are facing years of confinement in a remote tower. But Ruby Dixon provided pivotal scenes for relationship development. I really enjoyed the way the intrigue built to the big reveal.
The forced proximity and forbidden love tropes are absolutely delicious. I don't want to give any big spoilers, but I think it's safe to say that the entire book does not take place inside the tower. The tower is an important place, but Candra and Nemeth also get the chance to exist outside of it. It was so satisfying to have a look at both sides of their relationship, both inside their happy little bubble and in the larger world.
If you've read anything from Ruby Dixon before, or are looking to give her a try, this book definitely belongs on your TBR.