The Winter Duke by Claire Eliza Bartlett, narrated by Chloe Cannon
Fantasy/Romance/YA
Summary: All Ekata wants is to stay alive--and the chance to prove herself as a scholar. But just as escape is within reach, her parents and twelve siblings fall under a strange sleeping sickness, and no one can find a cure. In the space of a single night, Ekata inherits the title of duke, her brother's captivating warrior bride, and ever-encroaching challengers from without--and within--her ministry.
432 pages.
My rating: A+
This book was a lot of fun. Ekata's world is a dark one, but she's an incredibly strong character who works through everything, even when her final supports seem to have been torn away. The world is basically Russian in feel, with a magical lake full of a whole separate race of merfolk who live there, despite the fact that the lake itself is frozen. The romance in this is sweet, but very YA. A few kisses between two girls, nothing more, even though they share a bed.
This one's definitely a good one for people who want a bit of romance, but not a strong one, and who love plot and intrigue and magic. I would definitely love more in this world, so I look forward to seeing what else Bartlett has written.
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