About The Book
In a land where being the fairest maiden is a curse . . .
A princess rejected and hunted by her mother, and a prince who lives as a shunned outcast.
Princess Pearl flees for her life after her mother, Queen Margery, tries to have her killed during a hunting expedition. Pearl finds refuge on the Isle of Outcasts among criminals and misfits, disguising her face with a veil so no one recognizes her. She lives for the day when she can return to Warwick and rescue her sister, Ruby, from the queen’s clutches.
Amidst his royal testing on the Isle of Outcasts, Prince Mikkel of Scania has kept his identity a secret. Captured by a warring band of outcasts and condemned to die, he finds himself making friends with an intriguing but feisty young veiled woman. Intending to win her trust and gain her help to escape, he soon finds himself coerced to wed her.
Mikkel reluctantly agrees to the union to save his life, and Pearl hopes the marriage will provide protection for her and Ruby. But the queen is more determined to kill her daughter than either Pearl or Mikkel realizes and has a sinister reason neither expects—one that could rip their new love apart forever.
The real Snow White story.
My Thoughts
The admonishing to look beyond outer appearances to the heart of the individual.
This second book in the Fairest Maiden series was definitely and enjoyable one. From the beginning, I love the way we are introduced to both Mikkel and Pearl.
Mikkel’s testing places him in the land of the outcasts where he becomes one because of his lack of blemishes. I loved his growth process throughout the story. His struggle with having to realise the difference between acceptance and indifference and his devotion to Pearl from the start even when he wasn’t sure what to expect. I loved his heart. Pearl too was another delightful character. I loved her spunk and her desire to save her little sister from her mother.
This was another captivating read in the series and I really enjoyed it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. All opinions expressed are solely mine.
About The Author
Jody Hedlund is the author of over twenty historicals for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Award. Jody lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy children, and five spoiled cats. Although Jody prefers to experience daring and dangerous adventures through her characters rather than in real life, she’s learned that a calm existence is simply not meant to be (at least in this phase of her life!). When she’s not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.
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