I loved Winter’s Orbit and couldn’t put it down! Prince Kiem is commanded by his emperor to do something useful: marry Count Jainan and cement the treaty between planets. Count Jainan recently lost his partner under strange circumstances, with some officials suspecting him of murder. Kiem resolves to help Jainan find out the truth behind what happened to his partner. When the status of the treaty is cast into doubt, they must work together to preserve the peace.

This was such a delightful romance! Characters shine, Jainan in particular stole my heart. Seeing Jainan grow and find his strength was so beautiful to see. Kiem is also lovely, stealing scenes with his wit and kindness. Kiem has such a warm, accepting personality and he is perfectly paired with the brilliant and loyal Jainan. The pacing was stellar, with a blend of heartfelt and action-packed moments. The inclusive and witty writing style makes me very excited to see what Everina Maxwell writes next. If you love an arranged marriage, soft cinnamon roll characters, and political twists then you need to read Winter’s Orbit! I highly recommend you check it out. Winter’s Orbit is available now. Thank you so much to Everina Maxwell, Tor Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.