Once Chime had been the most promising mage in the land, feted and celebrated for her potential and future role in the kingdom. The Iris, he young competitor, made a stunning leap in skill and turned Chime's world upside down.
Now no longer the most powerful, no longer promised to a prince -- and still unable to harness her magic properly -- Chime was set adrift. As was the new king's cousin -- and former heir -- Lord Muller. Yet when the neighboring kingdom threatened war, Muller and Chime were tasked with uncovering the plot. Both were flawed, yet unwilling to accept a lesser destiny than they had once known. Could this quest be the opportunity for redemption -- or would it lead them to their deaths?
A magical bit of escapism. -- Lesley Mazey, The Eternal Night
Readers will love this epic romantic fantasy that reads like an adult fairy tale. -- Harriet Klausner, AllScifi.com
I almost expected the characters to bump into Snow White or Sleeping Beauty; it felt like Asaro had rented out a Disney animated movie set. -- Susan Scribner, The Romance Reader
Catherine Asaro's mage world, with powers that only a select few possess, makes an interesting concept. -- Martina Bexte, Bookloons
Catherine Asaro's work is, as always, meticulously good. -- KC Heath, Yet Another Book Review Site
I adore Asaro's Skolian novels; that world has a vibrancy I found lacking here. -- Lola Sparks, Italics
While traditional fairy-tale elements are thrown about with abandon, Asaro's skillful handling of these clich's merges them into a light, enjoyable romantic fantasy about the healing power of love. -- Jen Talley Exum, Romantic Times Book Club
The two lead couples of this unusual romance form a strong set of characters to guide the story. -- Detra Fitch, The Huntress Reviews