5 Haven-is-BAE- Stars
Haven is literally amazing.
So as a reader you are kind of thrown into this book not really knowing what to expect (especially if it's been a while since you read the blurb). All you know going in that this book involves a girl becoming queen and her country on the brink of war and I'm like: THIS BOOK SOUNDS AMAZING! And expectations were met for sure!
The great thing about this book is the main character; Haven. She is a little of unsure of her place in the world and doesn't really know what to do with this country she just inherited after her family is killed, but she's determined to do the right thing no matter what it costs her. And this determination leads her to a band of royals, a crazy evil queen, and a country about to be taken over at any moment. It's a little much for any young woman to handle, no? And yet she freakin' kicks butt! For me, a main character can't just be put in charge for the book to be good, she has to work at it and be willing to better herself to save those who are put in her care and man does Haven pull though.
There are a lot of interesting characters in this book that really make it so amazing. I have a special place in my heart for Corrin and Nina. When first introduced to Corrin within the novel, I was not to keen... let's just keep it at that. But I also was more interested in him then the other guy that was mentioned several times as a possible love interest. The thing that helped me choose Corrin was his repeated dedication to both his country and Haven... *swoons*.
Nina was also someone that I grew to really appreciate even though she wasn't revealed until the last half of the book. I can definitely see potential of Nina being the lead character or even a perspective for chapters in other books with this series.
Overall this book was so amazing! I loved the characters and their own inner battles which were often paralleled in their lives. Every character was tested to stay true to themselves and yet their flaws were perfectly written to be supportive of Haven. Even Insane Queen Kadia was the perfect character that really allowed Haven to shine. Definitely a 5 star read!
Princess Haven was never meant to be Queen.
Her immortality has saved her time and time again, but when the last of her royal family dies at her feet, she is next in line to rule a nation on the brink of war. With no formal training on how to be Queen, Haven must rise to the occasion with the help of her best friends, and personal guard, or risk losing everyone she has ever loved.
With war to the West, and no escape to the East, the evil tyrant Kadia sets her sights on the six kingdoms. Haven’s neighbors are quick to fall under the swords of Kadia’s shadow soldiers, leaving a sea of bodies and a clear path to Haven’s only home.
As Kadia’s obsession with Haven mounts, little time remains, and Haven must make a choice; join together with her fellow Royals, and test her immortality in a final stand against the evil Queen, or flee across the sea to a foreign republic in hopes of salvation. Both choices have a cost. Both plans could go awry. Haven must decide quickly, or she might be the only one left.
