Royal Bastards by Andrew ShvartsMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
When Princess Lyriana herself decides to sit down at the Bastard's table at a feast thrown by Tilla's father, Tilla (herself a bastard) knows that it won't be any ordinary night- but even she didn't expect it to be so monumental. When a certain group of misbegotten teenagers witnesses a crime they most definitely were not supposed to, it sets off a chain of events that will make or break a kingdom and change the tide of a war. A novel detailing a journey in a medieval realm, with a magical undertone, Royal Bastards is a fun read. While I wish the male characters had been fleshed out with more vivid personalities, the characters and their relationships were believable and somewhat relatable. The world building was also pretty good, especially for what is apparently Shvarts' first novel. While the end of the book leaves us with some unanswered questions and heavy foreshadowing of the future, indicating that there will at least be a sequel, if not an entire series to come, I believe this book is probably going to be best as a standalone. - Anya W. '20
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