Lost Princess (Kingdom of Cymmera #2)

I was given an advanced copy in return for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

By: Dani-Lyn Alexander
Release Date: October 13, 2015
Publisher: Kensington Books, Lyrical Press
Format: e-book
Source: publisher via NetGalley
Overall rating ☆☆☆☆

Ryleigh Donnovan’s life changed forever the day she met Jackson Maynard, a Death Dealer, and followed him home to the kingdom of Cymmera. Now she is trying to care for her sister while saving a realm she knows nothing about… 

Jackson has reluctantly accepted the throne of Cymmera, in place of his father. But his world is in turmoil, the kingdom under constant threat of attack. Worse still, Jackson suspects there is a traitor among his court. A powerful prophet has suggested a way to protect the realm, but that solution may drive Jackson and Ryleigh apart forever… 

When a magic relic goes missing, Ryleigh has no choice but to journey in search of it. When Jackson discovers Ryleigh is missing, he must make a choice that will either claim their destiny, or bring an end to the only home he’s ever known. - Goodreads

First, an overall review. I totally enjoyed this book. It was easy to become attached to the characters. I genuinely cared about Ryleigh and Jackson and what was going to happen with them. Through most of the book, you were guessing about who the traitor might be. Don't worry, no spoilers from this reviewer but it is revealed in this book. What I didn't know is that this is book two in a series. However, this was still a really great stand alone novel. I didn't feel like I had no idea who the characters were. It probably would have given me more background if I had read book one first, but I didn't feel behind by any means!

The characters in this book were great. I felt like I could cozy up in the castle and hang out with them. They were very relate-able and easy to understand. You could see why they were making the decisions they were. Not sure if I might be the only one, but sometimes I like to imagine what choices I would make if I were there. Most of the time, the things that Ryleigh choose would have been my choice as well.

Not sure there was much I didn't like about this book. I would totally be open to reading books one and three (when it's released). I love the mix of magic and the realism of the relationships between the characters.

This one gets four of five stars.

1000 Gifts: 3 gifts shelved

• it is a gift to have new books to add to my ever growing electronic book shelf. 
• it is a gift to still have paper books to add to my overflowing bookshelf. Someday I will have a library. 
• it is a gift for my girls to have so many books they can't all be shelved. I really want them to share the love of reading that I have.