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frustratingly good
I almost deducted a star because I wanted to take both of them, lock them in a room and force them to talk to each other already. I didn't because I really did enjoy the book and loved Kiem and Jainann, the ending was exactly what I hoped for. Looking forward to more from this author. ...more
I almost deducted a star because I wanted to take both of them, lock them in a room and force them to talk to each other already. I didn't because I really did enjoy the book and loved Kiem and Jainann, the ending was exactly what I hoped for. Looking forward to more from this author. ...more
3.75 Stars
Though this story has a bit of a slow start, taking time for the Kiem and Jainan to get used to each other and their new situation, it was well worth the time it took to get to the climax of the story.
Thrown into a political marriage for the sake of a treaty, recently widowed Jainan finds Kiem to be an easy-going, laid back, person who willingly gives him space, though he does not read it that way at first. Kiem, essentially the black sheep of the royal family, is an outgoing extrover ...more
Though this story has a bit of a slow start, taking time for the Kiem and Jainan to get used to each other and their new situation, it was well worth the time it took to get to the climax of the story.
Thrown into a political marriage for the sake of a treaty, recently widowed Jainan finds Kiem to be an easy-going, laid back, person who willingly gives him space, though he does not read it that way at first. Kiem, essentially the black sheep of the royal family, is an outgoing extrover ...more
Jul 31, 2021
Cecille
rated it
it was ok
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Shelves:
sci-fi_and_fantasy,
lgbt
Minor royal Prince Kiem is forced into an arranged marriage with diplomat Count Jainan to ensure smooth interplanetary relations between Iskat and Thea. Questions arise, however, about whether the death of Jainan’s first husband Prince Taam of Iskat was an accident or murder to cover up a work anomaly, and these affect Jainan and Kiem’s marriage and the peace between their planets. I wanted to like this book, but found it too trope-y (arranged marriage / altar diplomacy, opposites attract, girl
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One of the best reads this year. Not a romance story per se though, but one I still liked a lot. Nice world building, pacing. And snow, I like snow.
Sep 24, 2020
Debra ~~ seriously slacking on her reviews ~~
marked it as to-read
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Jan 17, 2021
ReviewerLarissa
marked it as to-read
Dec 04, 2021
Venecia
marked it as to-read
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Shelves:
science-fiction,
lgbt
Feb 14, 2022
Karen
rated it
it was amazing
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Shelves:
space-opera,
sci-fi,
mystery-romance,
audiobook,
nobility,
political-intrigue,
arranged-marriage
