A foolish love story? Perhaps. An entertaining and provocative one? That, too. 
 As she did with her debut, TOUCH, once again, Natalia Jaster builds an intriguing fantasy world stemming from medieval history revolving around courts, revelry and cruelty, centering around the love story of Princess Briar and a court jester, who goes by the name of Poet. 
 The story, which initially appears to be one of enemies turning into forbidden lovers, grows more interesting after we discover Poet's secret: (view spoiler)[ a "simpleton" son, Nicu, who, in this world can be used by the Crown as cruel entertainment if discovered. Though this story centers around Briar and Poet, it was Nicu who stole my heart. (hide spoiler)] 
 A foolish love story? Yes. An enjoyable one? That, too.