Exile - Book Review

Title ~ Exile
Series ~ Aurelia #2
Author ~ Anne Osterlund
Release Date ~ April 28, 2011
Age Group ~ Young Adult
Publisher ~ Penguin
Source ~ Anne Osterlund

GOODREADS SUMMARY

Crown Princess Aurelia stands in the face of exile. Behind her are the sister who tried to kill her and the father who ignored it. In front of her are the entire kingdom and Robert—the friend she can't help but fall in love with. Aurelia may finally be living her dream . . . but danger is not far behind. When Aurelia and Robert are betrayed by the very guards assigned to protect them, their expedition becomes a fight for survival that carries them from frontier to desert sands. Even with a hunter on their tail, the risks—to their lives, the throne, their hearts—only fuels Aurelia's determination to see her kingdom. And when their perilous journey is finally complete, she will discover just how much her people need her, and just how much of a risk loving Robert can be.

REVIEW

In this stunning sequel, Princess Aurelia has been exiled from the kingdom of Tyralt. Together with Robert, she faces betrayal and danger in strange lands. Exile is a wild ride that I didn’t want to get off.

There are several facets to Princess Aurelia and Robert’s journey. It is a journey of survival as Princess Aurelia must escape the step-sister who wants her dead. It is also a journey of love as Princess Aurelia and Robert realize that they have strong feelings for each other. Finally, it is a journey of discovery as Princess Aurelia learns details of her family history.

The journey itself is breathtaking. Both the locales and the characters along the way are intriguing. My favorite location is the frontier because it is so peaceful and open. My favorite characters are Robert’s parents. I loved the stories that Robert’s father told and the spy tricks he shared.

Anne Osterlund has done it again. With a compelling plot and strongly developed characters, Exile delivers. I can’t wait for the final book!

RATING

5 Loved

COVER COMMENTS

Look at that gorgeous sunset! Is that a key to Princess Aurelia’s heart? I really like that she is in a cream colored dress just like the Aurelia cover.