Can be read as the FIRST BOOK in the RMC Series. Recipe for finding a husband:1) Take suitors on dangerous gryphon rides-and test their willingness to stick around longer.

2) Spy on the bachelors-to discover their true natures. 3) Let the suitors viciously fight over you-until you hopelessly fall in love with one.

4) Mix it together until you find the best future king consort. --One elven princess perpetually getting into trouble.

Twelve men seeking to woo her. One suitor manipulating the events from behind the scenes.

Princess Zoyechka must choose a husband from a pool of royals, nobles, elves, dwarves, and commoners, all of whom endure daily competitions to win dates . .

. and the chance to become the Supreme King of Velazia.

But things go awry when one bachelor proves to be a spy trying to steal the Crown's secrets. The problem is, Zoyechka doesn't know who the culprit is-so how can she avoid choosing him as her husband?Warning: if you like gryphon-riding princesses, light fantasy worlds, a pinch of humor, a dash of romance, and a smidgen of mystery, this fairy tale mixture might be for you.

Side effects of reading might include: hoping the book will never end, getting lost in the pages, and wishing you lived in an alternate reality with suitors vying for your attention. Read at your own risk!--GenreA clean YA romantic-comedy, light fantasy.

No gore. No triggers.

Minimal to no violence. TropesGryphon rider, pirates, star crossed lovers, princess in disguise, elven/fae romance, enemies to lovers, friends to lover, action & adventure, choosing one husband out of many.

Readers do not need to read book one of the series. This is a duology.

This story starts off with fresh new characters and a few occasional returning. .