"Sessions’ opening volume of an epic romantasy series follows a young princess as she prepares to step into her role as queen.

Princess Mae, heir to the Kingdom of Fenshegus, is preparing for The Council of Pan, nine years after her parents’ passing. She’s only beginning to discover the burdens of her future crown when she’s forced into a political role before she feels ready. This situation results in her engagement to Prince Conail, a man she already dislikes after their disastrous first meeting. As she and Conail get to know each other, their real selves, rather than their public personas, begin to come out. As Mae grows into her future role as queen, she must contend with her uncle Emeric, whom she does not trust, and the secretive Order, a resistance movement against King Tavarik’s regime. Running beneath the political intrigue is a prophecy that predicts the return of an ancient people if someone selfless rises to confront evil. As the opening volume in a planned series, the book clearly sets up the stakes with future antagonists and unfulfilled prophecies. Mae is a complex, likable fae character who feels very human, showing insecurity and compassion. Burdened by the death of her parents and her new royal role, Mae has relatable and well-developed motivations. The strongest chapters explore her grief over the loss of her parents and form the emotional core of the book, which is strengthened by the novel’s female friendships. Mae and her friends Tilde and Mina have a realistic relationship where they both love and annoy each other. While the novel is marketed as a romantasy, its strongest depiction of love lies in its portrayal of friendship, which helps bring the richly detailed world to life." ~ Kirkus Reviews

"A richly imagined and engaging novel that succeeds with strong characters,..." ~Kirkus Reviews