Paperback, 264 pages
Published May 14, 2013 by Bold Strokes Books.
Princess Katya Nar Umbriel's uncle Roland rose from the grave, kidnapped her cousin, and stripped her of her greatest weaponher Fiendish power. Without her Fiend, Katya doubts her ability to weather the storm her uncle is brewing. When she lacks what even the children in her family possess, can she even call herself an Umbriel?
In only a short time, Starbride has become the princess consort, a pyradisté, and a member of a secret order in charge of protecting the crown. Even steeped in responsibility, she's still an outsider. While wading through court intrigue and resisting schemes to break her bond with Katya, Starbride must prepare for a covert war. Roland is waiting, watching, ready for any chink in their armor, and he doesn't care who knows their secrets.
Ok, I liked this one even more than the first. The plot was more serious - still plenty of humor, though.
I rated it lower because there were a load of typos. Also, if you're the type of person who hates a massive cliffhanger, you may want to wait until the 3rd in the series is out before reading this one.
