This was a early reviewer selection. The description is "Somewhere in space, in the last domain, 743 years from now... A princess dreams of a different reality. Her name is Bettina – ‘Bettie’ to her friends – and she thinks that anything would be better than her position as the spare behind a very irritating heir. She’s wrong. Even princesses must grow up, but Bettie never expected to have to do it on the run. Not that it’s all negative, but can learning who your friends are when the chips are down offset the risk of beheading at the hands of a ruthless tyrant? Can growing stronger neutralize a close call with sex slavery? Can finding true love compensate for devastating betrayal? Can learning what went wrong in the Outlands help you save your “designed to be perfect” domain? Can the boy you loved, the boy you love, and the boy who loves you most of all work together with you to save your world?"
First of all I started with the Prequel which is on smash words for free, and it set things up nicelyI felt. It really let me know what I was in for.
As for Royal Progress itself, I really liked it. The characters were relatable and engaging, they made me want to know what happens. I'm a little disappointed I need to wait for the next book. Fairchild's writing is very smooth and simple, but also allows the characters to grow and evolve. The Bettie at the start of the book is nothing like the Bettie at the end of the book. I think it will be a great series with a lot of potential.
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