What I didn’t anticipate though was how stupid Andreus ended up being. And then when it did I connected it to what the book’s summary said and then figured out the rest of the plot. I had to read the book sleeve to see what information I would get out of it (even though I try not to read them anymore because…I’ll get into that in my next point) and there was almost no semblance of that happening any time soon. Like the real action doesn’t start until chapter 5 so I literally had no idea what was going on. I think mostly that it was too slow and too predictable. Yeah there was some slut shaming but even that wasn’t infuriating (at least the Carys wasn’t parading herself as a saint either). Yes there was a lot of misogyny but I don’t actually get mad about it whenever I read it (boo hoo what a bad feminist, I know). And Andreus changes from the most intelligent and caring person Carys knew into something that she didn’t know he was capable of.I thought I might have liked this book but then I didn’t. After listening to whispers of betrayal Carys goes from Andreus’ protector to his enemy. When tragedy strikes suddenly both their claims to the throne are questioned and they are thrust into a series of trials that pit them against each other in a race for the crown. This is the story of twins Carys and Andreus a Princess and Prince loyal to their family and the kingdom. How long before suspicion takes hold and the thirst for power leads to the ultimate betrayal? Read more With their country and their hearts divided, Carys and Andreus will discover exactly what each will do to win the crown. But the Trial of Succession will test the bonds of trust and family. With a ruling council scheming to gain power, Carys and Andreus are faced with only one option-to take part in a Trial of Succession that will determine which one of them is worthy of ruling the kingdom.Īs sister and brother, Carys and Andreus have always kept each other safe-from their secrets, from the court, and from the monsters lurking in the mountains beyond the kingdom’s wall. When Eden’s king and crown prince are killed by assassins, Eden desperately needs a monarch, but the line of succession is no longer clear. With their older brother next in line to inherit the throne, the future of the kingdom was secure.īut appearances-and rivals-can be deceiving. Twins Carys and Andreus were never destined to rule Eden. From the author of the New York Times bestselling Testing trilogy comes a sweeping new fantasy series, perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Sarah J.

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