

When the heir to the throne of Elbian is disfavored by the goddess Annul, Cara is the only one in the family left to rule the. Here, she is forced to live her life according to a community and a belief system for which she has zero tolerance. "One of the best adult fantasies I've read in the past 10 years. In Cara's Twelve by Chantal Seabrook, Cara is a young woman who lives in the province of Crowthorne, in Elbian. "A great romantic fantasy that features wonderful characters and fantastic world building. Silver Medal Winner, best epic fantasy, Readers' Favorite 2016 Book Awards and that there are those who would use her as a tool to gain power. Caras fate is bound to a system she despises and a goddess she no longer believes in. From these men, Cara must choose the future king of Elbia.īut soon, she realizes that not everyone who swore to protect her has noble intentions. One man from each twelve provinces are chosen by the royal council to pledge their lives and swords, as champions and consorts of the future queen.

When it becomes clear that the Elbian throne's heir has found disfavor in the eyes of the goddess, Cara is ordained by blood to take her cousin's place as heir apparent. Cara's fate is bound to a system she despises and a goddess she no longer believes in.
