This is an interesting story. Twins live in an impoverished settlement, kept poor and farming pearls for the wealthy to pay a century-old debt. The most beautiful girl is chosen each time the kingdom’s price is old enough to marry. For many this is considered an honor, especially Zadie and Nor’s mother, who groomed the girls since birth to always protect their beauty. That dream ends for Nor when an accident leaves her with a scar on her face.
Although the village elders choose Zadie to marry the prince, Nor must go in her place, disguising her scar as best she can.
The story had a little bit of everything, action, intrigue, myths and legends and bit romance. It also did an interesting job of showing how different cultures are taught to understand legends and how the powers that be dictate the belief systems in communities. And how the environments can play a role in people’s abilities – natural and mystical.
If not for certain sections involving romance and violence, this book would be best suited for the middle grades.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publishers for the eArc in exchange for my honest review.
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