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Reviewed on October 1, 2025 | Young Adult
Gr 9 Up—In this intriguing fantasy novel, a housemaid named Ruby finds her life irrevocably changed when the dying King Octavius inexplicably names her, a commoner with no royal blood, as his heir and future queen. This unexpected ascension thrusts Ruby into a world of courtly intrigue and danger, as she soon discovers the king was murdered and tasked her to find his killer. Navigating assassination attempts and an arranged betrothal to Prince Rowan, Ruby embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about the kingdom's hi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
