The Bridge Kingdom Series Book 5: The Twisted Throne by Danielle L. Jensen

 

The Bridge Kingdom Book 5

A commander who bled to defend her people, Ahnna is haunted by two beliefs. The first is that she failed to protect Ithicana from invasion. And the second is that saving her homeland means leaving it behind forever.

The Maridrinians left Ithicana in ruins and its people impoverished. So when the wealthy kingdom of Harendell claims her as a bride for its crown prince, Ahnna is prepared to do whatever it takes to gain influence as the future queen. And to control the gold that comes with the throne.

Yet Ahnna swiftly discovers that beneath the beautiful surface of Harendell's court is a dark underbelly built upon schemes, duplicity, and the pursuit of power. The only individual who holds himself above the politics is not her future husband, but his infuriating half brother, James. And as she begins to question whether Harendell is the ally it claims to be, Ahnna finds herself drawn into a forbidden attraction to the wrong prince.

As deadly plots tighten around her, Ahnna must decide whether saving her people will be achieved as a bride...or as a blade.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216563167-the-twisted-throne

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Ugh. I have such a love hate relationship with this series. It’s an amazing series but the first book of every couple’s story has the most brutal cliffhanger. Filled with so many twists and misunderstandings and communication. This is probably even worse than book 1’s and that is saying something! So I basically need book six right now. Ouch. So we finally get Ahnna’s story! Ahnna is off to fulfill her promise of marrying the heir of Harendell that was made a long time ago. She has felt only pain in failing Ithicana in the past and she refuses to fail again. Even with everyone telling her not to go. She is convinced she must make things right. And Ithicana is beyond broke and in need of money. But they don’t called Harendell the twisted throne for no reason. Everyone has an agenda. And Ahnna finds herself a bit outmatched. But she’ll figure out to help her people. But she never expects to start falling for the wrong prince. The chemistry between them is on point. You cannot find two more suited for one another. But they each are fighting for different things. James’s plans to help his mother’s people and Harendell’s are thwarted with Ahnna’s arrival. But it doesn’t mean he won’t protect her from those who wish her harm. There is just so much going on with every single character you meet. And that ending was just insane. Twist upon twist upon twist. Just when you think you have one thing figured out, something else happens. And it’s a brutal ending and I have no idea how anyone will recover and make things right. Can’t wait for the next one! And I really hope it’s sooner rather than later!