Crown’s Legacy #2
“Being overlooked or feeling ignored, can, well, it can hurt.”
Juwell
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in return for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
Juwell is an outcast that is ignored by his family and failed out of the army. Eunice feels like an outcast and unable to live up to the expectations of her family and people. This story is as much about accepting ourselves and others as it is a love story.
You do not have to have read Reviving the Commander (Book One in Crown’s Legacy) to enjoy this book. Still, I always recommend reading the earlier books to get to know the world and the people in it.
Embracing the Outcast is an easy read that focuses on these two young people finding their way from very different strata of society. Upcoming artist Juwell and Princess Eunice are an unlikely pair that are fun to watch dance around each other. From the halls of the palace to an evening bonfire, the story moves around Topaz, and they grow closer together. At the same time, they learn to accept what makes them unique. Eunice blossoms and begins to stop comparing her accomplishments to that of her mother and siblings. I did not expect the twist in regards to Juwell’s past, but it is one that makes you stop and think.
It was also fun to get more insight into the culture of the Eubaltic Realm. The scene at the bonfire shows an entirely different lifestyle from those that take place in the palace.
This book is a quick read, and I could complete it in an evening. For those who have read the other books set in the Eubeltic Realm, old friends make reappearances, and more of the city of Topaz is fleshed out. If you are looking for an engaging, short story, give Embracing the Outcast a try.
