When I first read the above description of said book, I immediately thought 'Great, another cliche YA fantasy filled with tropes of white, timid girls saving the day, love triangles where all the boys are unrealistically pining after one extra spoiled lady, and a let down of a plot because my expectations of how awesome controlling storms would be simply can't measure up.' Sound about right? However, I kept seeing this little book popping up all over my Goodreads feed, so when I was offered an early copy from the publisher, peer pressure got to me and I caved because I like having things earlier than I'm supposed to. I keep feeling like, if I don't write this, I don't have to let go of this story yet. I guess I've put writing this review off long enough. If it helps you decide whether or not to read this book, just know I read an e-galley of this back in February and I adored it SO much that I bought a finished hard copy for my collection of re-reads. She might not have magic now, but she can steal it if she’s brave enough.Ĭhallenge a tempest. And when a handsome young storm hunter reveals he was born without magic, but possesses it now, Aurora realizes there’s a third option for her future besides ruin or marriage. Legend says that her ancestors first gained their magic by facing a storm and stealing part of its essence. And the people selling it? They’re not Stormlings. When she dons a disguise and sneaks out of the palace one night to spy on him, she stumbles upon a black market dealing in the very thing she lacks-storm magic. But the more secrets Aurora uncovers about him, the more a future with him frightens her. He’ll guarantee her spot as the next queen and be the champion her people need to remain safe. At first, the prince seems like the perfect solution to all her problems. To keep her secret and save her crown, Aurora’s mother arranges for her to marry a dark and brooding Stormling prince from another kingdom. But she’s yet to show any trace of the magic she’ll need to protect her people.

She’s intelligent and brave and honorable.

As the sole heir of Pavan, Aurora’s been groomed to be the perfect queen.

Long ago, the ungifted pledged fealty and service to her family in exchange for safe haven, and a kingdom was carved out from the wildlands and sustained by magic capable of repelling the world’s deadliest foes. In a land ruled and shaped by violent magical storms, power lies with those who control them.Īurora Pavan comes from one of the oldest Stormling families in existence.

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