OMG that ending!!!! You're killing me!!!!

Full review coming....

Updated 6/25/15

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of this review.

Please note that if you have not read the previous episodes in this series that there are minor unavoidable spoilers in this review.

Gildemer: The Dress by A.S. Oren is the third episode in the serial series The Gates, which focuses on two central characters: Gabby and Prince Koi. In true Oren fashion, this episode picks up exactly where the last left off. Gabby is panicking at realizing the boy she's been meeting in the garden in secret is the heir to the throne. Koi is confused at Gabby's abrupt leaving and also at how he feels about the possibility of not seeing her. Will Gabby's secret stay safe or will she have to face the Prince as a servant and sentenced to death?

OMG!! I'm in love with this series! Gabby is awesome, though I'll admit that in this episode she's fretful for her life. All she wanted was a taste of the outdoors, to see the sun again, but now after having met Prince Koi she realizes that it was foolish of her to want. She's now facing treason and death. But what I love about her....she doesn't run from her fate. Instead she accepts it and faces it head on!

Koi is a bit lost this book as well. His fight with Etu, his indifference to Mirabelle, and his longing for Gabby have him all kinds of confused. He's not questioning his father's laws yet, but there is a voice of doubt banging around in his head that sounds suspiciously like Gabby.

The plot focuses on Gabby's fate and something she didn't expect (sorry no spoilers from me). Let's just say that it will bring her face to face with Koi ;)

Overall the world building, the well-developed characters and of course the infamous cliff-hangers keep bringing me back for more! I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys young adult, fantasy, science fiction, and a little romance/suspense.