Shielded by KayLynn Flanders

About

The kingdom of Hálendi is in trouble. It's losing the war at its borders, and rumors of a new, deadlier threat on the horizon have surfaced. Princess Jennesara knows her skills on the battlefield would make her an asset and wants to help, but her father has other plans.

As the second-born heir to the throne, Jenna lacks the firstborn's—her brother's—magical abilities, so the king promises her hand in marriage to the prince of neighboring Turia in exchange for resources Hálendi needs. Jenna must leave behind everything she has ever known if she is to give her people a chance at peace.

Only, on the journey to reach her betrothed and new home, the royal caravan is ambushed, and Jenna realizes the rumors were wrong—the new threat is worse than anyone imagined. Now Jenna must decide if revealing a dangerous secret is worth the cost before it's too late—for her and for her entire kingdom.

Thoughts

How are you supposed to rate your favorite romantasy book (duology) in the world?

Anyone who even remotely enjoys fantasy and romance should read this duology. Kaylynn Flanders needs to release more books ASAP, and that's a hill I would die on.

Jennesara is such a relatable female protagonist, and the prose is brilliant. The pacing is amazing, and I love the plot, and the entire cast of characters outside of Jennesara are just the best. I remember when I read this novel for the first time, I was so sad because I wanted a book with Ren as the main character...and then I read Untethered, and now my life is complete.

Go read this book ASAP.

Content

Romance

• Barely descriptive kissing (twice)