I rarely hear about this book and it may have been the time it was published, which the author knew going in although she stated she had began writing this way before Covid was known.

This book was so easy to fall into especially writing wise, with a medieval setting during the Black Plague and inspired by Princess Joan of England. Although, some things go unanswered or not super in depth, this story was fun to read. With two characters, including the main character Cas, suffering from PTSD.

It was shocking, yet refreshing to have a YA book focus on a male main character for once. A little bit of a second-prince/bodyguard romantic tension with a historian. Cas finds himself home long enough to get himself entangled in a web of lies that happened years ago.

I really enjoyed this one and I would recommend it if you're looking for a standalone with a medieval feel to it!