ignore the fact that the cover is sporting some seriously awkward video game-esque graphics, because its so not representative of this wholly engaging story. i guess i will give this five stars because i really have no reason not to. Reread in preparation for book #3 and im surprised that i enjoyed this more the second time around! _ okayyy fine. Passionate and violent, The Bridge Kingdom is a seductive fantasy perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Thorns and Roses.more And as her feelings for Aren transform from frosty hostility to fierce passion, Lara must choose which kingdom she’ll save… and which kingdom she’ll destroy. Yet as she infiltrates her new home and gains a deeper understanding of the war to possess the bridge, Lara begins to question whether she’s the hero or the villain. So when she’s sent as a bride under the guise of peace, Lara is prepared to do whatever it takes to fracture its impenetrable defenses. The only route through a storm-ravaged world, the Bridge Kingdom enriches itself and deprives its rivals, including Lara's homeland. And the second is that she’ll be the one to bring him to his knees. The first is that King Aren of the Bridge Kingdom is her enemy. So when she’s sent as a bride under A warrior princess trained in isolation, Lara is driven by two certainties.

A warrior princess trained in isolation, Lara is driven by two certainties.

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