Wow, what an awesome book. King of the Crown Imperials by Joanna Alonzo has fairy tale vibes along with being a kind of Esther retelling. The story opens with a prologue that takes place a decade prior to the time of the rest of the story. We see Esther Cross hiding while her parents are murdered and then she is whisked to safety by her cousin.
Fast forward ten years to 1993. Vivienne has come to the fictitious island country of Ancoria to be an intern for her best friend Stasi. When she arrives she discovers her best friend is nobility and related to the crown prince of the country, Prince Philip. Through a series of events, Vivienne becomes the fake fiance of the prince, all as a diversion. As the prince deals with more serious matters, Vivienne needs to focus on getting ready to be an acceptable queen.
There is mystery and intrigue and betrayal. There are secrets that need to be revealed at just the right time. There are people who need to be saved from genocide. There is threat of war. And of course, will Vivienne and Philip be able to keep up the charade? Will they be able to resist falling in love for real? And what is the best direction for the country and all involved?
I loved seeing the parallels to the book of Esther in the Bible. The majority of the characters were Christians who looked to God for guidance. The book gripped me from the beginning and drew me in. And there are maps. I love books with maps so I can picture where things are taking place. The author created a believable country that I can’t wait to visit again.
Definitely a book I recommend.
I received this book for free from the author as a part of the launch team and was not required to write a favorable review. These are my own, honest thoughts.
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