Aria believes that she must be the perfect princess, in order to become the perfect monarch like her father. Taking it upon herself Aria sets out to resolve the conflict between the powerful Caster Clarissa Morton and her father. She must do this before the imminent war breaks out between the Casters and her father. However ever since her visit to the Caster Aria has been cursed and unable to sleep for one hundred days. She must find a cure quickly. So when she meets the bruting yet striking Castor Baron Reeves who seems to have an elixir that helps her overcome her tiredness she must decide whether or not she can trust him. Together they must form a bond in order to save both their kinds and the kingdom. Can they find the cure and save each other?

This book would be a great pick for young adult readers! With little to no spice, it’s a perfect story for a wide range of audiences.  The dynamic characters immediately draw readers in with their stories revolving around love- whether it’s finding it, navigating family conflicts, or learning self love. While the middle felt a bit drawn out and lost me for a moment, it really picked up towards the end. Delivering a satisfying HEA and an overall strong heartfelt message about love in all forms!

*Thank you to Elizabeth Lowham, Shadow Mountain Publishing | Shadow Mountain and Netgalley for the ARC copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.