Review of Common by Laurie Lucking
This was a charming medieval/fantasy novel about a servant girl who did two forbidden things- learn to read and charm the prince- and must now complete two impossible tasks- save the kingdom and overcome her insecurities. Our heroine is relateably shy, but also sweet and selfless and hard-working. All she wants is to mind her own business and steal moments with her childhood best friend, the prince. Which, of course, meant everything was going to be upended. Like her, I wish we had more time with the prince- but sometimes a girl has to go and become a spy to try and save her prince. I loved the quiet way our heroine did what had to be done, no matter what- and no matter how uncomfortable she was. And, of course, there is the added elements of court intrigue, mystic nuns, and dark magic that must be stopped or else. This tale was hard to put down, and left a good feeling even after it was finished.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher, and the opinions are my own.
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