This book releases on January 24th!
5 / 5 Stars!
This is my new favorite fairytale retelling!
Liliath has been locked in a prison tower for two years, after her evil stepmother took over as queen. She’s been waiting for her betrothed to rescue her, so they can take back her kingdom. One day, she sees a cloaked man wearing his ring finally coming to get her, and he succeeds! Except, he isn’t her betrothed. She’s traded her prison for a kidnapper and thief.
Penn is the hulking, gorgeous, king of thieves. He’s spent a long time trying to steal the magic mirror and got the bonus of rescuing Liliath at the same time. The two argue from day one, and Penn tries to train her to be another of his thieves. Liliath will play along for now, but she isn’t worried about Penn’s end game. Her only concern is getting back to her land, stopping her stepmother, and helping her people.
I loved this book! It had plenty of Snow White elements with some Robin Hood thrown in, all while being original and captivating. I adored all of the thieves, and Penn and Liliath’s progression from enemies to more is extremely believable and provides some steam. The world that has been introduced is rich, with plenty more able to be delved in to in later books. There are more princesses around, with more fairytales to retell, so I cannot wait for the next book!
Book blurb from Goodreads:
He’s supposed to be my salvation, but he might just become my ruin.
I’m a prisoner in my own castle. Trapped by my apple-loving narcissist of a stepmother, desperate for my betrothed to rescue me.
Yet it’s not my one true love who comes—it’s the king of thieves. Just perfect.
He takes my stepmother’s mirror, the source of her power, but leaves with an additional treasure: me.
Now I’ve traded one prison for another. Penn Vanderbilt is cunning, captivating, and completely insufferable. He’s also secretive about his stolen goods . . . and the reason he kidnapped me.
Forget the thief’s plan. I’ve got one of my own: pretend to go along with his little scheme while plotting my escape.
I’ll only have to con the greatest con man alive. Never mind that I might be falling for him. The price of failing is my kingdom. But succeeding might just cost my heart.
Mirror of Malice is book one in Stolen Crowns, a series of steamy standalone but interconnected fairytale retellings. This enemies-to-lovers, opposites attract book is perfect for fans of banter, (very) snarky heroines, and slow-burn fantasy romance.
