Series ~ Aurelia #1
Author ~ Anne Osterlund
Release Date ~ April 17, 2008
Age Group ~ Young Adult
Publisher ~ Penguin
Source ~ Kindle Store
GOODREADS SUMMARY
Princess Aurelia is next in line to rule the kingdom of Tyralt, but she would rather be one of the common folk, free to learn and roam and . . . not marry the next tyrannical prince that comes courting. Naturally, the king wants Aurelia to marry for political power. Aurelia wants to marry for love. And someone in the kingdom wants her . . . dead. Assigned to investigate and protect Aurelia is Robert, the son of the king’s former royal spy and one of Aurelia’s oldest friends. As Aurelia and Robert slowly uncover clues as to who is threatening her, their friendship turns to romance. With everything possible on the line—her life, her kingdom, her heart—Aurelia is forced to take matters into her own hands, no matter the cost.
REVIEW
In a word … captivating. Set in the royal kingdom of Tyralt, Princess Aurelia is the target of numerous assassination attempts. Family friend, Robert, is assigned to protect her as they try to solve the mystery. Captivating indeed!
The plot of Aurelia is perfectly paced and nicely laid out. There are little hints dropped and secrets revealed in just the right places. Anne Osterlund does an awesome job of building suspense and also tying together loose ends.
If ever there were a strong heroine, it would be Princess Aurelia. Loyal, honest, strong-willed, and even a little insecure at times. I enjoyed reading how Princess Aurelia handles the pressures of her unusual situation.
Robert, Princess Aurelia’s childhood friend, is such an unexpected romantic match for her. They are opposites (a royal and a spy’s son) and they bicker like siblings. Their friendship grows into a bit of something more and it is clear that these two may have more in common than meets the eye.
The resolution to the mystery is jaw dropping goodness. I love it when that happens. You really should read Aurelia and experience this captivating novel yourself.
RATING
5 Loved
COVER COMMENTS
The cover is as captivating as the book. Aurelia is holding her mask for the ball and is also cautiously checking for assassins. The cover is a nice slice of the story.
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