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Review of The Betrothed


Rating: 4/5 stars

Kiera Cass is most definitely one of my favorite authors, and she did not disappoint with this book! One of the things I liked was that Hollis is relatable. She likes books like the majority, if not all, of us here do, and her embracing (or at least wanting to embrace) her playful and unladylike side is something that I could relate to. Hollis being wealthy and expected to behave like a proper lady, but then having fun and expressing herself even if it isn't in a proper way was one of my absolute favorite things about her. Hollis is my favorite character and I could not be more pleased with her personality. I think she developed quite a bit as a character throughout the book, and it helped me form a stronger connection with her.

I am all here for how there was a good amount of time where it was just Hollis and King Jameson before the other love interest was introduced. It allowed me to get a sense of her relationship with the king, and then see how it was different between her and the new love interest. Hollis's relationship with both men was unique and I do think that she made the right choice in the end, and it showed character. There could have been more on her relationship with them so that we could get a better sense and/or grasp on how deep each of their affections went. I believe that we saw how deep Jameson's feelings were towards her, but I just needed more from the new love interest. It was very much a love at first sight type feeling, and I needed to get to know him more. I do LOVE how the village boy is introduced. I found it unique and I didn't think that it would happen the way it did.

I also just want to add that I love how the story is set up in the beginning! I find it to be strong and it grabbed my attention.

This book is an easy, light read and all I have to say is "WOW". I truly did miss Cass's stories and I cannot wait to see what else she cooks up, and how this story continues to play out. ESPECIALLY AFTER THIS ENDING!!! Why would you do this Kiera, WHY?! It was so unexpected and I am HERE FOR IT. 


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Synopsis:
The instant #1 New York Times bestseller from the bestselling author of the Selection series!
Kiera Cass is back with a glittering royal romance sure to captivate her legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike.
A would-be queen. A handsome young king. A perfect match…or is it?
When King Jameson declares his love for Lady Hollis Brite, Hollis is shocked—and thrilled. After all, she’s grown up at Keresken Castle, vying for the king’s attention alongside other daughters of the nobility. Capturing his heart is a dream come true.
But Hollis soon realizes that falling in love with a king and being crowned queen may not be the happily ever after she thought it would be. And when she meets a commoner with the mysterious power to see right into her heart, she finds that the future she really wants is one that she never thought to imagine.


Reading log: May 8, 2020 - May 17, 2020
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