Book description
"Sparkles with beauty, intrigue, and romance."-Kiera Cass, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series
Selah has waited her whole life for a happily ever after. As the only daughter of the leader of Potomac, she knows her duty is to find the perfect match.
But after an…
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2 authors picked The Beholder as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Anna writes cozy romantic fantasies that feel like getting a hug from your best friend.
A Cinderella retelling (we love a retelling!) in which our main character, Selah, has to travel the world to find a husband to save her family’s legacy, this book will have you giggling and gasping all the way to the end. And don’t worry – there is a sequel, The Boundless, and it’s just as good.
This book is certainly a journey book, but it deviates from the classic trope by putting that journey on a ship and giving the mishaps and adventures mostly to moments in-between the actual travelling. I was initially a little fooled by the cover and the blurb for this one, expecting a sugar-sweet romance and a Cinderella-worthy heroine; but she is Cinderella with far more depth and character than I’ve seen her before, and her romance is authentic and surprising. I was constantly blown away by the clever interweaving of fairy tale and myth in this story, all tied into a…
From Hanna's list on The best YA fantasies for when you’re craving a journey or quest.
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