There are so many men to fall in love with in this book that I think my knees will be permanently weak. There's Archer - the dashing, serious man who's station in life can never afford him the one thing he truly wants. He was my favorite.

Then there's Galinor - the knight who is trying to save Pippa from an awful fate. He's attractive and gallant and brave. Swoon.

Let's not forget the rest of the cast of knights from the various kingdoms who have all come to fight for the Princess's hand in marriage. But - I digress, this book isn't about the princes and lords. It's about Pippa, a princess who is waiting to see what her future holds. There is a man who is expected to win - and Pippa is determined to make sure that doesn't happen. She handpicks a knight and, along with her friend, Archer, does everything in her power to ensure his victory. But, it isn't as easy as that. Nothing is. And, in the end, is that really what she wants after all?

So, I may have read this book in one sitting. It is wholly girly, even with the fighting, and wholly perfect. Pippa is wild and completely likeable. Her friends are diverse and entertaining. This is a book that begs not to be put down and I obliged. I loved it so much that I'm already halfway through the second one!