Review: A fun read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 18, 2014
There's a lot going on - and a lot to like - in Bound: magic, royalty, revolution, princess training, romance, betrayal, action and excitement.We meet Mellea at a point in her life when she's lost, trying to figure out what to do with her life, but she never expected her life to change the way it does when she meets Leo. I respected the way she dealt with her changed life, with strength and determination. She was fun to watch as she was forced into dresses - the horror! - into princess training, into a new family and into a relationship that she didn't ask for.Leo makes a terrible first impression. He's haughty and authoritative, basically a Beast to Mellea's Beauty. But I grew attached to him as I learned about his past, about the boy he really is, and especially as I saw the tender moments between him and Mellea. He's an interesting, surprisingly deep character, and I definitely want to see more of him.I liked the way the world was presented to us. Mellea is ignorant of the political situation, of Successors and Guardians, so we're learning along with her. There were twists and turns and things I didn't see coming, which I enjoyed, but I do wish there had been more world building, more descriptions, but that's a minor complaint.We're just beginning to scratch the surface of these people, of this world, and of their secrets.  The book ends on an exciting - and worrisome - note, ensuring that I'll be back for book two in the Guardians series.Disclosure: ebook provided in exchange for an honest review