When Crown Princess Aria sees her kingdom on the brink of war with the magic-wielding Casters, she takes it upon herself to speak with Widow Morton, the most dangerous Caster in the realm. If successful, Aria will not only ensure peace but also prove to her father that she is a worthy heir. But when her negotiations fail, Aria is dealt a terrible curse: Over the course of one hundred days, she will be unable to sleep, her body and mind doomed to waste away. And then the curse will pass to her sister, until every member of the king’s line is dead.
Aria’s best hope for breaking her curse is to seek help from another Caster—the handsome and charming Baron Reeves. He may be entitled to a place at the court, but as a magic user, can he truly be trusted? She vows to not be fooled by his dimpled smiles or his devotion to his brothers, but as she spends more time with him, she discovers that her heart has other ideas.
Baron has no desire to see the princess suffer—especially since she might be the key to changing the king’s opinion on Casters—but he has secrets to protect and ghosts of his own. The last person he tried to save using his magic died, and he’s not willing to risk harming someone he loves again.
As the curse continues its deadly countdown, both Aria and Baron must risk their lives and their hearts to save each other and unite a kingdom.
About the Author
Elizabeth (Liz) Lowham dreams of a future house that is seventy-percent library with at least three lavish window seats. Her reality is five bookshelves and a rocking chair, which isn’t so bad. A fan of all things fantasy, she has a BA in English from BYUI.
Aria’s best hope for breaking her curse is to seek help from another Caster—the handsome and charming Baron Reeves. He may be entitled to a place at the court, but as a magic user, can he truly be trusted? She vows to not be fooled by his dimpled smiles or his devotion to his brothers, but as she spends more time with him, she discovers that her heart has other ideas.
Baron has no desire to see the princess suffer—especially since she might be the key to changing the king’s opinion on Casters—but he has secrets to protect and ghosts of his own. The last person he tried to save using his magic died, and he’s not willing to risk harming someone he loves again.
As the curse continues its deadly countdown, both Aria and Baron must risk their lives and their hearts to save each other and unite a kingdom.
About the Author
Elizabeth (Liz) Lowham dreams of a future house that is seventy-percent library with at least three lavish window seats. Her reality is five bookshelves and a rocking chair, which isn’t so bad. A fan of all things fantasy, she has a BA in English from BYUI.
My Review
Aria's kingdom is on the brink of war. Despite her father's warnings, Aria visits the Widow Morton to try and broker a peace agreement. Instead of finding peace, the Widow Morton curses Aria. Aria must find a way to break the curse before it harms her and her sisters. Aria seeks the help of Baron Reeves, a magic caster. Baron and Aria get to know each other and begin to fall in love even as dangers increase around them.
Casters and Crowns is fun romance/fantasy for YA to adult audiences. This story is a great one for readers that are just moving away from Middle Grade. The book has clean language, a little bit of kissing, and little very violence. The story moves quickly, and the characters move it forward as they try to deal with the struggles, curses, and challenges around them. The characters are likeable and grow as the story evolves. There are several themes running throughout the book from learning to stand up for yourself, standing up against discrimination, learning to believe in yourself and more. It reminded me of a creative new fairy tale. The world building is interesting, creative, and unique. The world shows a division between magic and non-magic users. The magical users are disdained and treated like second-class citizens for their magic. There was one instance that I felt was a little bumpy in how the author presented information, but overall, it was a fun fantasy to read. I wanted to dive into the world a bit more and see it from other perspectives. I could see the author doing additional books. I look forward to reading more books from this author.
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