by Che'lynne Martinelli (Author)
In a country filled with French refugees, reverting culture, and an ever-looming threat of collapse and pollution, Gwendolyn sticks out, especially compared to her twin sister, who is everything her mother ever wanted. Perfect, prim, demure, Adelaide is the pride of their mother. Gwen prefers to be out and play with her brothers, including her best friend, Lance Privitt, Prince of Marensto. One day, Lance comes to visit Gwen in her family's shop, but upon laying his eyes on Adelaide, Gwen's life is changed forever. Suddenly, she is thrown into life at the palace, dining with royals, chaperoning her sister, taking etiquette classes, and becoming intensely close with the Crown Prince of Marentso. Will Gwendolyn survive the palace? Or will the daunting threat of the rebels upon the border destroy them all?