A colonial power kidnaps children of their subject colony and returns 20 years later with the kidnapped children as part of the occupying force. The Queen, to be crowned, needs to handle her conquered natives well to be successfully crowned. Her Uncle, the regent, would love an excuse to keep on ruling.
Luca, the queen, meets a soldier who was one of the kidnapped
kids, who is expected to subdue her unknown family. The relationship between
the queen-to-be and the conflicted soldier, Touraine, adds a level of
complexity to the story.
The Sands, the derogatory term, used for the troops who were
kidnapped and raised to subject their heritage, are also conflicted. Add to that mix some religion, magic, and
disease and you have a well-crafted relationship-centric fantasy.
I enjoyed the book and recommend it.
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