In the kingdom of Kendel, people who communicate with animals through the gift of "animal magic" are hunted and killed for it. So it is imperative that no one find out that Prince George and his mother have the gift. After his mother dies, George's relationship with his father is strained and keeping his secret becomes more difficult for the prince as he gets older. When he turns seventeen, George visits the neighboring kingdom of Sarrey to meet his betrothed, Princess Beatrice. She is cold and reclusive, spending all of her time with her wild hound, Marit; but it turns out that it is because she also has a terrible secret. The real question is whether or not George and Beatrice can trust one another and work together to solve the problems - and maybe even find love.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and had trouble putting it down once I got in a few chapters. The characters are realistic, including their struggles to find themselves while keeping their secrets. Parts of the plot seemed less cohesive later in the story than at the beginning, but it all came together well at the end. I would recommend this story to fantasy fans who are looking for a story with a little more depth and characterization, or who enjoy stories about relationships between humans and animals.
- If this book sounds interesting, consider these: Spirit Fox, No One Noticed the Cat, Radiant Darkness, or The Minds series
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