Loved iti absolutely adored this book it's gotten kind of mixed reviews i know some people like it some people kind of think that it was kind of a letdown but for me it really ticked all the boxes
The Jewel (2014)
Others: Mixed Violet, a poor girl from the outer city, finds forbidden romance and uncovers brutal secrets when, after three years of training, she is purchased by a royal family as a surrogate mother for royal children. Violet, a poor girl from the outer city, uncovers brutal secrets when, after three years of training, she is purchased by a royal family as a surrogate mother for royal children. The plot contains sexual references and violence. Book #1
- ISBN:
- 9780062235787
- Length:
- 379 pages
Genres: fantasy, romance, young adult
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Loved it
Not a fanMy biggest issue with this book was that I wasn't a huge fan of the surrogacy story line and I had so much trouble suspending my disbelief and buying into the world and the romance. It wasn't a terrible book, it just wasn't for me.