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Reviewed by Keana Sackett-Moomey for Readers' Favorite
FG Laval's The Princess and the Spy takes readers to the enigmatic Kingdom of Malvas. Spymaster Etienne Martan is charged with maintaining the delicate political balance of Carentan, Malvas's neighboring kingdom. But during a lavish masked ball, Etienne is propelled into an unexpected controversy when Jessamine Darron, the heiress of Tennengaul, is implicated in the theft of a powerful heirloom said to have tremendous power. With Jess detained and danger looming, Etienne unveils a secret conspiracy threatening to destroy the unstable peace of the Western Isles. After joining forces, Etienne and Jess embark on a quest to recover the pilfered heirloom. As political tensions increase among rival kingdoms, our heroes encounter danger, betrayal, and love. To protect the realm and safeguard Jess, Etienne must solve this mystery before chaos engulfs them all.
This is a tale to remember! FG Laval skillfully merges political intrigue, fantasy, and romance in an energetic story that never relinquishes its pace. Etienne makes a convincing and fascinating lead—brave and encumbered by his father's legacy—while Jess adds intense resilience to her role as an unjustly implicated princess. Their character interaction is captivating, built on plausible uncertainty and emotional complexity. Laval’s world-building shines through the political tension in each kingdom and territory. The mystery around the heirloom emerges with ingenious twists, layered agendas, and tense conflicts. This epic YA fantasy tale develops naturally from Etienne and Jess's mutual respect and unified hardships. With drama, action, high-stakes tension, and vivid characters, The Princess and the Spy is a genre-defying story that leaves you wanting more, even after you have finished the novel. I highly recommend it.
