Daughter of Mystery

I started the Alpennia series because the third book won the Gaylactic Spectrum Award, which I want to read. This book was nominated for one a few years prior, but didn't win. Nonetheless, it's a terrific fantasy about an unlikely heiress and her bodyguard with a mysterious background set in an imaginary country in Europe. I got a little lost with all the names, as there are a lot of characters, but it didn't deter me from enjoying the book. The fantasy aspect is a little unusual in that the magic system is called mystery and calls upon the power of the saints. So there's a theological aspect to it. I also liked that the romance was a very slow build and didn't dominate the book. All in all, it was highly entertaining and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.

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