So, I'm not sure why I was drawn to this book. I don't like books where the love interest is in a relationship even if it isn't a love match (view spoiler)[ (thankfully their romance didn't progress past a few kisses in the end). (hide spoiler)] However the blurb sounded interesting and in fact the book has been very good. 
 While I didn't like the potential relationship between the King and Cyrene (because of his marriage), I am very interested in the possibility of Prince Kael. Keal's character was originally damaged when made a serious error at the beginning of the book (view spoiler)[ (He tried to push her into sex after meeting only a few hours) (hide spoiler)] but I think it can be explained away. I'm not sure he realized what he was doing wrong, as it didn't seem like he was ever refused and he stopped when he realized Cyrene was serious. I think there are hidden emotional and personality depths there and I'm curious about where it could go. There are a few things he says and does that makes me think he is a good guy. Better than his brother, potentially. For example unlike his brother, he paid enough attention to Cyrene that he knew who her best friend was. Unlike the King who could never remember. But that is something that I will have to wait and see for. Ahlvie is another option.....He is pretty awesome. 
 Beyond the relationship side, the storyline was very intriguing, with a lot of mystery which unfolds tantalizingly slow. Which is both interesting and frustrating. 
 On a side note it, it was unfair the Queen was portrayed as such a bad person when it was only reasonable that she wouldn't like the King's attention straying to Cyrene. She would have also been under immense stress trying to get pregnant (something I can relate to). The miscarriages alone would make anyone cranky.