Awaken

The Kingdom Chronicles, Book 7

De: Camille Peters

Narrado por: Shiromi Arserio

Princess Reve of Malvagaria has no idea who she truly is. Hidden away in a cottage in the mountains, she believes she’s a peasant girl named Primrose, a reality frequently challenged by confusing snippets of forgotten royal memories. For there’s a darkness inside her head, one that is slowly claiming her identity, memory by memory.

Everything changes when Reve encounters a rugged hunter, a man who offers her a hopeful future despite her blank, forgotten past. However, their blossoming love soon becomes tainted not only as the curse afflicting Reve’s mind grows worse, but as she recalls memories she’d do anything to leave behind - memories of sadness, guilt, the sharp prick of a spindle....

The more of her past Reve recovers, the more she wants to forget. She soon wonders if remembering may come at too high a price, for reclaiming her stolen memories could cost her not only all she's become, but the man she loves.

Inspired by Sleeping Beauty.

©2021 Camille Peters (P)2021 Camille Peters

Enjoyable, albeit weaker installment in the series.

Highlights:
The charming, humorous aunts in the cottage. The return of Drake and Briar (their stories are my favorites), and the forgiveness that occurs upon the familial reunion.
The creative way Peters used Sleeping Beauty as the backdrop of this tale.

Weaker points:
It could have been tighter. Repetition was apparent. Peters does use "ache" and "dared" so frequently it is predictable writing. Unlike the main male characters in previous books, I felt the reader has less opportunity to connect or understand this one (Archer). Moreover, if you like the banter between lovers in previous books, there is none of that here. Very different personalities.

Overall, still a worthwhile listen if you're into this series. Looking forward to the next.