Review: Started strong & then downhill
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 07 6, 2014
The story started out fine, a beautiful independent although orphaned young woman lives in a foreign country.  She's half American and half a native of that country.  The plot came up with an interesting idea that gave her no choice but to take part in a required Bridal March.  Even though I know the herione had to go through tests and follow the customs of the court, she just seemed to disappear as a person, more and more as the story went on.  Even though I understand the Christian teaching about submitting to her (future) husband, it got so bad I wasn't sure I was going to be able to finish the book. The Prince who started out well enough, became a "toad" as far as I was concerned when it came to listening to her or pretty much anyone else other than his father the King.  It didn't last but it became  really annoying after awhile when it happens time and again. Seems like overall he's a good guy but he's got some character traits to overcome.While it didn't bother me, others might not be as open to the amount of Christian input in this book.