Shut Up & Read discussion

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Fiction


Book Description:In a society steeped in tradition, Princess Lia’s life follows a preordained course. As First Daughter, she is expected to have the revered gift of sight—but she doesn’t—and she knows her parents are perpetrating a sham when they arrange her marriage to secure an alliance with a neighboring kingdom—to a prince she has never met.

On the morning of her wedding, Lia flees to a distant village. She settles into a new life, hopeful when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive—and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. Deception abounds, and Lia finds herself on the brink of unlocking perilous secrets—even as she finds herself falling in love.

Some things to think about while you're reading. Answer just one or all of these questions, but remember, PLEASE USE SPOILER TAGS when necessary! If you don't know how, ask :)

1. What was your initial reaction to the book? Did it hook you immediately, or take some time to get into?

2. Do you think the story was plot-based or character driven?

3. What was your favorite quote/passage?

4. What made the setting unique or important? Could the story have taken place anywhere?

5. Did you pick out any themes throughout the book?

6. How credible/believable did you find the narrator to be? Did you feel like you got the 'true' story?

7. How did the characters change throughout the story? How did your opinion of them change?

8. Which character did you relate to the most, and what was it about them that you connected with?

9. How did you feel about the ending? What did you like, what did you not like, and what do you wish had been different?

10. If the book were being adapted into a movie, who would you want to see play what parts?

Awesome!

I've have the hardback for a while (years), it's time I read it. LOL

Elsa wrote: "Awesome!

I've have the hardback for a while (years), it's time I read it. LOL"

I need to read it, too.

I'm starting.

I read this a few years ago and enjoyed it, so I'm re-reading it now. Listening to the audio this time around.

I'm starting.

I like Lia. She's got spunk. I think if I was being forced to be married I'd run, too.

Sheri wrote: "I like Lia. She's got spunk. I think if I was being forced to be married I'd run, too."

I agree. I like her, too. Lia had no idea who she was really going to marry. It looks like there is going to be a love triangle, maybe.

Finished. I don't usually like love triangles but this one seemed mild. I feel like the author did a good job keeping "The Prince" and "The Assassin" secret. I didn't know who was Rafe and who was Kaden.

I like the Prince a lot. The fact that he was only upset that Lia ran because she had the guts to do it when he didn't...

Sheri wrote: "Finished. I don't usually like love triangles but this one seemed mild. I feel like the author did a good job keeping "The Prince" and "The Assassin" secret. I didn't know who was Rafe and who was ..."

I just finished. I agree it really wasn't a true triangle. I really like Lia. I liked her determination. I liked Kaden despite who/what he was there to do. I also like Rafe. He fought a match with Lia. I want to know the true significance of what Lia took? I would love to finish this series.

Leigh wrote: "Sheri wrote: "Finished. I don't usually like love triangles but this one seemed mild. I feel like the author did a good job keeping "The Prince" and "The Assassin" secret. I didn't know who was Raf..."

I would like to finish it, too. I was really glad (view spoiler)[Lia didn't fall for Kaden. I get that she wanted to like him, but I always have a hard time believing that the girl falls for the guy who kidnapped her (and killed her brother!) (hide spoiler)]

I was really glad (view spoiler)[Lia didn't fall for Kaden. I get that she wanted to like him, but I always have a hard time believing that the girl falls for the guy who kidnapped her (and killed her brother!) (hide spoiler)]

Sheri wrote: "I was really glad [spoilers removed]"

Totally agree! When do you want to start the next one? Wednesday?

Wednesday is fine.

Sheri wrote: "Wednesday is fine."

I will set it up.