Gauri, the princess of Bharata, has been taken as a prisoner of war by her kingdom’s enemies. Faced with a future of exile and scorn, Gauri has nothing left to lose. Hope unexpectedly comes in the form of Vikram, the cunning prince of a neighboring land and her sworn enemy kingdom. Unsatisfied with becoming a mere puppet king, Vikram offers Gauri a chance to win back her kingdom in exchange for her battle prowess. Together, they’ll have to set aside their differences and team up to win the Tournament of Wishes – a competition held in a mythical city where the Lord of Wealth promises a wish to the victor.
Reaching the tournament is just the beginning. Once they arrive, danger takes on new shapes: poisonous courtesans and mischievous story birds, a feast of fears and twisted fairy revels.
Every which way they turn new trials will test their wit and strength. But what Gauri and Vikram will soon discover is that there’s nothing more dangerous than what they most desire.
My Review
This is a wonderful story, full of magic, adventure, and, yes, love. Beyond the unique plot, what really shined for me as a reader were the characters.
Gauri is an unconventional, strong warrior-princess, who has had to fight her whole life for what she has wanted. Vikram is a sensitive, funny prince whose happy-go-lucky persona hides a depth of feeling. On the surface, they have nothing in common and yet they are thrown together as partners in a life and death competition from which only one will ever return.
One of the books that I just could not stop reading. Unpredictable right to the end, I highly recommend this novel.
Buylink: https://www.amazon.com/Crown-Wishes-Star-Touched-Roshani-Chokshi/dp/1250085497
