credit to the artist who made the cover art, ig got it from google warning: this book has sad parts in it. Astrid had the life that others dreamed about having, loving parents, a golden crown, and many admirers. until her parents were murdered in cold blood by a clan of bandits while heading for a peace treaty. The royal adviser took over the throne for the next 7 years until Astrid was of age for the throne. she swore revenge on those who did her parents wrong, but what happens when the son of the bandit chief kidnapped her and he doesn't seem as bad as the others? Read to find out.