Kiera Cass’ return with The Betrothed is triumphant with her care in writing perceptive characters and glamorous settings. Furthermore, the unexpected friendships that develop add to the overall appeal of the story and allow the reader to see the opulence of royalty in a new light. Format: ebook, paperback, hardcover, audiobook. I appreciated the feminist undertones that are especially present in thoughtful Hollis, who dares to change her fate. Series: The Betrothed (Book 1) Author: Kiera Cass. More than a story about the elegance of royalty, The Betrothed questions and challenges the role a Queen plays in her marriage.

Set in the 1500s, the glamour of gowns, jewels, and courting are the backdrop to this intriguing book. The Betrothed by Kiera Cass is a fresh take on stories centered around the Crown. But as her world becomes more glamorous, Hollis realizes that being Queen is not all it is made out to be, especially when she makes the acquaintance of someone who can promise her a life where she can be her whole self. Unlike the girls before her, she has the privilege to join him on outings, wear specially chosen jewels, and even move into the Queen’s apartments. At first, Hollis is pleased that the King has chosen her. Hollis fell in love with an Isolten commoner named Silas, and she had to choose between two paths. 10 It followed Hollis Brite, a daughter of nobility, who was courted by King Jameson of Coroa to be his queen. However, she falls in love with a commoner. It focuses on Hollis Brite, a daughter of a nobility who has captured the heart of the king.

It is the first in a new duology, described as 'an epic royal romance' with a new world and characters. To her surprise, the King finally seems to have settled on who will be his queen, Hollis. On October 7, 2019, Kiera Cass announced that her novel The Betrothed would be released on May 5, 2020. The Betrothed is the first post-Selection Young Adult novel by Kiera Cass. Claire L is hyped for the new Kiera Cass novel - check out her review below.Įver since catching the attention of King Jameson, Hollis has been waiting for his attention to shift to another girl.

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