The Golden Cage (A Dance of Dragons #0.5) by Kaitlyn Davis

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From bestselling author Kaitlyn Davis comes a fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, Graceling, and Game of Thrones.

In the land of Ourthuro, cruelty is a way of life. The king rules with an iron fist and no one dare defy him--no one except his daughter. Princess Leena is keeping a dangerous secret, she has fallen in love with a soldier and it would mean both of their lives if her father ever discovered their affair. But Leena will risk it all to be with the man she loves--her heart, her life, her freedom. And when her brother's birthday celebration takes a dangerous turn, Leena is forced to make a decision that will change the fate of her nation and eventually the world. The Golden Cage is a prequel novella to The Shadow Soul (A Dance of Dragons #1)--available now!

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Princess Leena hates to see her 5 year old brother turning out like her father. He is King of Ourthuro and is very cruel. On her brothers birthday a servant drops the sword the King had made for him and the king makes the 5 year old cut off the mans hand. Leena hates this and they way of life in the Kingdom. Her sisters wedding is coming up and Leena knows that if she doesn't do something soon, she will be next. See Leena is already in love with Mikza, the soldier assigned to be her personal guard.

When her father introduces her to the match he made for her she knows now is the time to forsake her kingdom and run. She makes plans with Mikza to leave but will they be able to?

Well, what a tiny surprise!! Being only 51 pages long this novella sure packs a punch. I literally gasped when this ended because I was like NOOOO!! This is my first Kaitlyn Davis book and it definitely wont be my last.

Its only the prequel and already I love the world and characters she has created. The king seems pure evil and is trying to make his son like him. Leena hates to see it but is powerless to stop it. I loved Leenas character, she is brave, kind and strong. She loves Mikza and is willing to forsake her fortune and life for him. Mikza is a soldier and is handsome and brave and will do anything for her and is the only one who knows her secret. Reading their story was heartbreaking but so sweet.

The Golden Cage was a breathtaking love story and the start of something that's sure to be amazing. Its an emotional roller coaster and one that leaves you wanting more. Cant wait to read book 1 and see where the book takes us.

Author Bio:

Kaitlyn Davis is the bestselling author of the Midnight Fire series, a young adult paranormal romance, and

the A Dance of Dragons series, a young adult epic fantasy. Kaitlyn graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in Writing Seminars. She's been writing ever since she picked up her first crayon and is overjoyed to finally share her work with the world. She currently lives in New York City and dreams of having a puppy of her own.

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