Crown Princess Nindalla knows the terrifying power of Sargon of Akkad’s army: Ten years ago, it destroyed her home city and killed her parents. Now the nightmare is happening again. The Akkadians conquer her new home, Susa; make her a widow; and strip her of her rank. Nindalla vows to protect her children from her enemies by any means necessary, including marrying whoever can shield them best. With plots swirling around her, can she trust her instincts to tell friends from foes? Farm boy Ur-sag-enki was forced to become a soldier in the Akkadian army ten years ago after it destroyed his home and left him with nothing. When the Akkadians conquer Susa, he is awarded its governorship. He looks forward to settling down to the normal family life he craves. First, though, he must keep control of Susa despite enemies who exploit his inexperience, and he must gain legitimacy by persuading beautiful former princess Nindalla to marry him. But can he win her heart when it was his hand that struck down her husband?
I liked the story and the Main Characters as well. There were quite a few other people in the stories as well. It was helpful to have the List of Characters and meanings of words and places, added to the front of the story. I really didn't have to look at it more than once or twice in the beginning because the story was pretty easy to flow with. Princess Nindalla, had quite the life trying to stay alive, keep her children alive and with her. Ur-sag-enki (the male M.C.) may be the enemy but he also has had quite an unpeaceful life and has known much suffering and loss as well. He had seen Princess Nindalla at a young age, and felt within himself that she is his destiny.
It was a richly developed story when it came to the different cities and cultures. Also the power struggles after the city was taken over and Ur-sag-enki was made the governor of it was really well done. All the plots and plans, the political maneuverings were believeable. I liked that each one of the MC's had their own P.O.V.
The only downside for me, was that I didn't realize there would be so many different gods being worshipped when I agreed to read this book. I really didn't ike all the many different gods, mentioned but at least it didn't get too deep into each one I could just skim over that part. Other than that I did enjoy the story.
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“I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review”.
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