Sometimes, in the middle of an ordinary life, love presents us with a fairytale.
Not once in the past five years has Castle Warden Sho Renjimantoro regretted following his best friend to Aart. How can he regret it when he finds open acceptance regarding his sexuality from everyone around him (even if they don’t understand it), and he gets to be with the man most important to him?
No, finding someone in this country is a fantasy best forgotten.
General Arman Brahms, finally home from deployment, has waited over two years to show Ren he’s wrong, that fantasies can come true. Unfortunately, his plans get put on hold to help Ren solve the crisis unfolding in the castle.
Someone is doing their level best to make sure the engagement of Prince Charles and Princess Alexandria of Scovia falls through—by fair means or foul. In addition, they’re trying to make Ren deemed incompetent and dismissed from his position. While hunting for the perpetrator, Ren and Arman do everything in their power to protect those they’re sworn to before the irredeemable occurs.
And along the way prove that even an ordinary life can become extraordinary.
Author: AJ Sherwood
Genre: Fantasy, no magic
Sember’s Thoughts
4/5 Stars
A very sweet book about a man who realizes he’s madly in love with his long time friend and can’t find the right time to tell him. There is a mystery sub plot, but the story focuses primarily on Brahms and Ren. They are a low-key power couple.
I will say that the world building was a little lackluster. It felt like the author slapped different names on countries that already exist. I’m hoping we get to explore the world in more depth in the next book!
If you’re looking for an afternoon read with low tension, this is the book for you!
Spice Meter: 4/5
Trigger Warnings: Homophobia
Tags: Friends to lovers, gay for you, pseudo-Europe, pseudo-Japan, coming out, weddings, POC lead
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