Prince of Dawn (Book 1 of the Celestia Trilogy)

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Prince of Dawn (Book 1 of the Celestia Trilogy) by Nicola Zhang

An exiled prince searching for the truth. A curious squire desperate to prove himself. An epic romance that will change the world. Sixteen-year-old Prince Anden has spent eight years in the shadows – banished, forgotten, blamed for the death of a king. When he returns to his tense and divided kingdom, he meets an eager squire with a talent for trouble and a smile that disarms Anden’s guarded heart. As their friendship grows into something deeper, Anden begins to believe he might deserve more than vengeance. He might even deserve love. But treason runs deeper than either of them imagined. As assassins close in and war brews across the continent, Anden must rally allies, confront buried truths, and risk everything – not just for the crown or his family, but for the boy who believes in him. Prince of Dawn is the spellbinding first volume in a queer fantasy trilogy about loyalty, legacy, and the courage to choose your own future.

Young AdultRomanceFantasy/Epic and HighRomance/FantasyFantasyDiversity Representation/LGBTQ+


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Reviewed by estora avatar estora book blogger on :

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story

While Prince of Dawn was a full and satisfying narrative, there are still many challenges and uncertainties in the future for Anden, River, Colleen, and another character who I think will become a much larger player going forward. War is brewing, and I’m on the edge of my seat.

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