Review: Contemporary Romance with Fantasy Undertones
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 15, 2014
If the Crown Prince of Belikara has not married by his 25th birthday, the Bridal March is called upon to force his selection of a suitable bride. Prince Josiah tries to talk his father out of it, but the King has ruled, and Josiah must abide by the results as 50 women are summoned to the palace, his guests for six months.Cahri Michaels, half Belikaran and half American, has lived alone working for the same mission her parents did. Her trust in God suffered a severe blow upon their deaths three years ago. The last thing in the world she wants is to have her freedom of choice removed, but that's exactly what happens when she's one of the women chosen to participate in the Bridal March.Her choices: participate or die. Win, or be exiled.This turns out to be a Survivor-type affair, where women who are deemed unsuitable are turned away throughout the six-month period as they're submitted to various trials. But on Cahri's first glimpse of the Crown Prince, her attitude changes as she recognizes in him the man she'd bumped into (literally) in the market a few weeks before and felt an attraction to. She's certain he could never want a red-headed wife when Belikaran women are dark.However, Josiah had also felt the attraction. Now he'd choose Cahri in an instant if his father would let him, but the Bridal March must go on. As the story went on, I frequently wanted to give Prince Josiah a royal shake and tell him to get over himself, while at other times he seemed a reasonably mature Christian. Cahri's spiritual path followed a more logical progression.Ms. Solomon has a unique story in One Choice, full of privilege, passion, and massive misunderstandings. If you enjoy contemporary romance with fantasy undertones and opulent settings, give One Choice a try.