What a lovely book. It's an exploration of what it's like to be a hero but to be haunted by the thing that people consider you a hero for.
Clare, Beatrice, and Elowen saved the princess and the kingdom. In the process, they lost their friend (and arguably the best of them, Galwell the Great. Now, years later, they've been invited to the wedding of the rescued princess but none are particularly pleased to attend.
Beatrice and Elowen have basically hidden themselves away. Clare revels in his fame but his outward levity masks his inner turmoil after having lost the love of his life. But did he ever really have her?
The story does jump back and forth in time which is not one of my favorite plot devices. But we do get to see the characters' growth as well as read through some fun romps. Is the story really completely developed? Maybe not but it's a fun read.
Four stars
This book comes out October 29, 2024
ARC kindly provided by Avon and Harper Voyage, and NetGalley
Opinions are my own
