THIS STORY! Guys…I was so happy to get this ARC and spent my entire day off reading. It’s the story of Ludella and  Zimyn - the Queen of the Snow Court and the Captain of her Royal Guard. The two have been best friends since childhood and over time those feelings only have grown stronger. 

The mutual pining and longing that’s going on with these two are FELT through the pages. You’re able to feel the ache they have because they are unable to be together. A Queen of the Snow Court, Ludella must find a consort to strengthen her Kingdom. A choice that would bring tension and angst between the two friends. It being a novella there is only one “spicy” scene, which I appreciated more so cause they felt natural and not forced. And it was written and described beautifully 

I loved Ludella! Her quick whip and sarcasm was something I simply adored. Her strength is admirable since she is a Queen being obviously undermined by the men of her court (pg 66 is a great example). Belvan …idk why but I just imagined the actor that played Peter Bealish in GoT the entire time lol. And the twists and the ending…DID NOT see that coming!!