The Swan's Daughter: A Possibly Doomed Love Story
Roshani Chokshi
Since Roshani Chokshi's debut, The Star-Touched Queen, she has been building expansive and elaborate worlds populated by enchanting and complex characters. The YA fantasy romance The Swan's Daughter continues this tradition.
All a person needs to rule the Isle of Malys is "the heart and hand" of Malys's heir--currently Prince Arris. Since those interested in ruling the kingdom tend to take this directive very literally, Arris is preparing to die. The prince's parents--hoping for a better outcome--hold a tournament of brides. Though Arris is wooed by numerous lovely bachelorettes, he cannot distinguish between those who truly want to be with him and those who wish to cut out his heart. Then he meets Demelza, a veritas swan, whose song "wrings out the truth." Arris offers her safety in exchange for helping him separate the smitten from the sanguinary. This dazzling romantasy will surely please readers of Holly Black and Juliet Marillier.








