Synopses & Reviews
In the year since she was betrothed to the crown prince of Kyrenica, no one has suspected that the Masked Princess has been a decoy. That Elara, the secret twin sister, has been pretending to be Princess Wilha all along. The royal family has kept Elaras identity hidden from the world, and for the girls, swapping lives has not been easy. Galandra is quickly declining, and the sisters continue to be a pawn in the Guardians ever-changing endgames.
But the stakes rise when Elara and Wilhas younger brother, Andrei, takes the Galandrian throne after their father's death, and he reveals the girls' deception to Kyrenicas royal family. Viewed as traitors, Elara and Wilha realize they are now fighting for their livesand for their country. However, with only one crown and one throne to overthrow, Elara and Wilha must decide who will become queen. Or rather, the next savior for their people.
The sequel to The Princess in the Opal Mask.
Review
[S]uited for fans of romance . . . this concluding story will also satisfy those looking for 'clean' reads.”
Kirkus Reviews
Review
"[F]ull of surprising plot twists . . . Fans of Jennifer A. Nielsen's 'Ascendance Trilogy' (Scholastic) should enjoy this."School Library Journal.
[S]uited for fans of romance . . . this concluding story will also satisfy those looking for 'clean' reads.”
Kirkus Reviews
Fans of the first title will appreciate the satisfyingly logical plot flow, compelling characters, and strong feminist roots.”
Booklist
[Lundquists] characters are distinct and accessible.... Fans of fantasy romances will enjoy getting to know Wilha and Elara in an action-packed foray into this world.”
VOYA
Synopsis
Only One Princess Can Wear the Crown . . .
A year after her betrothal to the Kyrenican prince, no one has suspected that Princess Wilha has been a decoyand that Elara, her secret twin sister, has been pretending to be Wilha all along. Back in Galandria, their kingdom is deteriorating, and returning home could bring peaceor add fuel to the slow-burning fire.
When their father, the king, mysteriously dies and Elara and Wilhas younger brother, Andrei, claims the Galandrian throne, he reveals the girls deception. Viewed as traitors, they realize they are now fighting for their livesand for their country.
In Jenny Lundquists concluding sequel to The Princess in the Opal Mask, Elara and Wilha must decide who will become queen. Or rather, who will become the next savior for their people.
About the Author
Jenny Lundquist was born and raised in Huntington Beach, CA. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Intercultural Studies with a minor in TESOL at Biola University. Lundquist is the author of The Princess in Opal Mask and two middle-grade novels, Seeing Cinderella and Plastic Polly. She lives in Rancho Cordova, California, with her husband and two sons. Visit her online at jennylundquist.com and Twitter @Jenny_Lundquist.