The Princess and the Blade, Book 1: A Slow-Burn YA Princess-and-Knight Illustrated Novel

Charlotte never imagined she would have a blade drawn to her throat—inside her very own castle. Peridotia is a peaceful kingdom protected by an enchanted forest and royal green magic. For the past five years, Princess Charlotte has ruled the realm in place of her missing parents. Burdened by the weight of a borrowed crown, she hides her unstable magic and loneliness behind a perfect smile. One day, she comes face-to-face with a mysterious knight’s dagger in the dusty armory. His name is Hoche, a scarred young man with deep ocean-blue eyes devoid of emotion. He speaks little, reveals even less, and never smiles. Despite the shocking encounter, Charlotte cannot resist her growing curiosity toward this stranger, who obeys every command like a soulless puppet wielded by another's hand. When the enigmatic knight is assigned as the princess's personal guard, their fates become entwined. Will he be the sword meant to protect her, or the one that cuts deepest into her heart?