‘The Bridge Kingdom’ by Danielle L. Jensen

Fantasy Romance

May 8

Written By Katelyn

Title: The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen

Genre: Fantasy Romance

Series: The Bridge Kingdom Duology #1

Synopsis: A warrior princess trained from childhood to be a spy and assassin marries her sworn enemy. Her plans to sabotage his realm are derailed when she finds herself torn between duty and unexpected love.

Content Warnings

Spice Rating: Moderate

Open-door content late in chapter 7 and the last half of chapter 33. Some suggestive descriptions are scattered throughout.

Violence Rating: Severe

Graphic descriptions of suicide, war, death, injury, and murder.

Profanity Rating: Mild

2-3 uses of f*ck and sh*t.

Book Review

Overall rating: 5/5 stars

What a brilliantly descriptive world! Ithicana is a kingdom unlike any I've ever read. Jensen's beautiful prose takes center stage. It's easy to read, yet descriptive, evocative, and emotional. Five-star reads need to tug at my emotional heartstrings, and she certainly succeeded.

The protagonist, Lara, is a delight. She is fierce, bold, and brave, despite having to hide her warrior nature from her new husband and his kingdom. Maridrina is the epitome of patriarchal society, never believing that women are capable of being anything more than a pretty trophy. Lara shatters these expectations spectacularly.

Her love interest, Aren, is an upstanding king. He is genuine and down to earth, never elevating himself above others. He serves because he loves his people. He's the kind of leader that any kingdom or nation would be lucky to have.

The plot is mildly predictable, but it is written with such elegance and emotion that I found myself swept along, turning pages almost faster than I could keep up. If you enjoy descriptive fantasy, enemies-to-lovers tropes, and political intrigue, this book is for you.

Suitable for adult readers.

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