"'Pirates were outlawed ten years ago,' she answered smartly.
'Yes, but nobody told them.'"



A fantastical fusion of the future and the past. Sci-fi melds together with historical royal themes in this story. I can't believe how perfect the world building is. Everything is precisely plotted and choreographed into a dance across the pages. I couldn't get enough of Delia's world! Speaking of Delia, she's AMAZING! She's a spunky heroine with good old-fashioned gumption. Despite being a princess of a futuristic society, Delia is somehow relatable. Her feelings and self-conscious thoughts are something every teen will relate to. She's tough while still being gentle, smart but doesn't hesitate to ask for help, also a loyal sister and friend. Delia sets a new standard for diverse female heroes.



This book will keep you guessing until the very end! I couldn't stop reading and that's why I devoured this book in two days. The plot slowly builds up to the final couple epic scenes. It's intricate and lovely in its use of details, dialogue and character development. Specifically, I didn't expect to get so many wonderful moments with the suitors and moments shared between Delia and her sister. This made Delia an even more likable heroine because we had these moments where she was very human and relatable.



The only critique I have is that I wish the reader shared more moments with Aidan. He becomes one of the main characters but his chapters aren't nearly as interesting as Delia's. He's so mysterious that it makes his interactions with others confusing. Maybe a few more clues should be shared about his eventual identity reveal? Anyway, he's still a fascinating character because thankfully he's more than just a male love interest. Ultimately this is gonna be one of the best young adult novels of 2020, I can just see it now. It has so much going for it in terms of memorable characters and unique settings.