"A Crown of Secrets and Lies" is a standard but fun YA fantasy. Princess Astreilles, a "halfling" with a secret power, gets stuck in a civil war after her dad kicks the bucket. It's a classic tale of a reluctant hero forced to save a kingdom that doesn't even like her.
* The Plot: It's full of political betrayal, magical secrets, and a whole lot of lies. Basically, trust no one.
* The Romance: There's a potential enemies-to-lovers situation with a character who was literally sent to kill her. You know, the usual meet-cute.
* Overall: If you love well-known fantasy tropes, a sassy heroine, and a world where everyone is hiding something, you'll probably enjoy this. It's not a new story, but it's a good one.
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A Crown of Secrets and Lies was so easy to dive right into and be immersed into the world that K.D. Eagan created beautifully.
Its one of the most easy to understand and quick world building books I've read in a long time.
Astreilles is the princess and her character develops beautifully throughout the story as she discovers her powers, herself, and her feelings for her longtime best friend Charaide.
I absolutely loved the magic, slow burn, the action, mystery, and twists of this book! I will definitely be ordering this one and eagerly await the next book of this series! I don't want to wait! I highly recommend this book to everyone!
Thank you to Faery Whisper Press, Netgalley, and K.D. Eagen for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.