The only thing that rivals their beauty is the value of the blood pearls, which the Varenians harvest and sell to the kingdom of Ilara in exchange for food, water, and other living necessities. The daughters of Varenia, a small village constructed on the ocean, are prized for their beauty above all. Speaking of, here’s a bit of that summary, so perhaps read with caution. The summary reveals a lot of the plot, and if you read it thoroughly beforehand, you may start to get impatient for new things to happen and actual surprises to be revealed. I was in sync with the book’s pacing as I read, but after looking back at the full summary it boasts, I would not be surprised if other people have a dissimilar experience. It’s got a great plot setup that mostly needs more character polish. I certainly didn’t dislike reading it, but I didn’t fall in love with it, either. Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review-and sorry it’s a tad bit late.Ĭrown of Coral and Pearl by Mara Rutherford is definitely a book I’m conflicted by.

Recommended Readers: Those wanting to give a new author and a new fantasy a chance But discovering her own formidable strength may be the one move that costs her everything: the crown, Varenia and Zadie.Notable Notables: Solid world-building and original ideas In order to save her people, Nor must learn to negotiate the treacherous protocols of a court where lies reign and obsession rules. And as she grows closer to Ceren’s brother, the charming Prince Talin, Nor uncovers startling truths about a failing royal bloodline, a murdered queen… and a plot to destroy the home she was once so eager to leave. To Nor’s dismay, her future husband, Prince Ceren, is as forbidding and cold as his home-a castle carved into a mountain and devoid of sunlight. Then Zadie is gravely injured, and Nor is sent to Ilara in her place. But when a childhood accident left her with a permanent scar, it became clear that her identical twin sister, Zadie, would likely be chosen to marry the Crown Prince-while Nor remained behind, unable to ever set foot on land. But though every girl longs to be chosen as the next princess, the cost of becoming royalty is higher than any of them could ever imagine… Nor once dreamed of seeing the wondrous wealth and beauty of Ilara, the kingdom that’s ruled her village for as long as anyone can remember. You can read this before Crown of Coral and Pearl PDF EPUB full Download at the bottom.įor generations, the princes of Ilara have married the most beautiful maidens from the ocean village of Varenia. Here is a quick description and cover image of book Crown of Coral and Pearl written by Mara Rutherford which was published in. Brief Summary of Book: Crown of Coral and Pearl by Mara Rutherford

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