Love the world-build here. Crap-ton of non-con, though I've come to expect that from Arthur at this point. ( )

Nyx is the rightful heir to the throne but reasons not explained her father and twin bind her in controlling shackles and make everyone believe that her twin pulled the sword from the throne. Her mother is dead, her brother and father have been trying to kill her for twelve years. When her father finally devises a plan to send her to deadly border service.

What her father didn't plan on was Donal, an honorable highlander taking her side, freeing her from her command bracelets and becoming her partner. Nyx learns to survive, avoid assassination attempts, learn her earth mage gifts and uncover the true danger that threatens them all.

This story often felt like a mash up of several fairytales with a bit of sci-fi. Sword and the Stone, Cinderella and Aladdin to name a few. I often got a sense of déja vu from the previous book scenes and it was interesting how the author blended an old world magic feeling with new world tech. I liked this couple and I enjoyed the majority of their story, there was just some disjointedness in some spots that made the ride a little bumpy for me.

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