*This book was provided as a physical galley as part of a giveaway by WBReaderFest and Flat Iron Books.
Goodreads Synopsis:
There was and there was not, as all stories begin, a princess cursed to be poisonous to the touch. But for Soraya, who has lived her life hidden away, apart from her family, safe only in her gardens, it’s not just a story.
As the day of her twin brother’s wedding approaches, Soraya must decide if she’s willing to step outside of the shadows for the first time. Below in the dungeon is a demon who holds knowledge that she craves, the answer to her freedom. And above is a young man who isn’t afraid of her, whose eyes linger not with fear, but with an understanding of who she is beneath the poison.
Soraya thought she knew her place in the world, but when her choices lead to consequences she never imagined, she begins to question who she is and who she is becoming…human or demon. Princess or monster.
My Review:
I thought this book was pretty good. It was a little complex, but I loved the role of fairytales and myth in the plot. I also liked the mystery that was in so many places. You never know if someone is telling the truth or even if what you know is true.
If I had to choose one thing to complain about, it would be the speed. At the beginning, everything seemed to be going too fast. The synopsis of this book really only covers the first third and while Soraya is making her choice for most of the book, so much happens so soon that it’s hard to keep track.
This book was good but not necessarily one that I’d recommend. However, it’s good for people who like to explore myth and legend and like not-quite fairytale retellings. While I didn’t love this book, it was worth reading. I was really happy to win this book and be able to read it early.
Overall, I would give this book,
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
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