The Lost Princess is a romantasy novel that blends high-stakes political intrigue with personal discovery. It follows Elena, a young woman raised in an orphanage, who discovers she is the last surviving heir to the throne of a secretive realm called Zurdonia. Thrust into a life she never asked for, she must face assassins, unravel hidden truths, and confront a destiny tied to her mysterious lineage. Alongside her fiercely loyal best friend Hannah and her enigmatic protector Alexei, Elena navigates a world of danger, romance, and ancient secrets.

This book pulled me in right from the start. Kutney’s writing style is punchy and vivid. There are lots of quick dialogue, emotional sparks, and fast-moving scenes. There’s something deeply satisfying about how Elena’s voice carries the story. She’s grounded and relatable, but also sharp, stubborn, and wonderfully defiant. I loved how the book didn’t waste time. It throws you into danger within the first few pages and keeps that tension simmering the whole way through. Alexei, the stoic protector with his secrets and steel, is exactly the kind of brooding mystery you want in a romantasy. Their chemistry crackles, and even though some of the tropes are familiar, Kutney injects enough personal warmth and emotional stakes to make it feel fresh.

The book’s ideas about duty, destiny, and identity hit harder than I expected. There’s a rawness to Elena’s internal conflict—choosing between freedom and responsibility—that made me pause more than once. I felt her hesitation in my gut. The exploration of found family versus birthright tugged at me emotionally, and I liked that the book didn’t tie everything up in a neat bow. Not everything was clear-cut. Some of the pacing toward the end could’ve been tighter, and a few side characters blurred together, but it didn’t take away from the emotional core. What stuck with me most was the dreamlike intensity of Elena’s journey—both the external battles and the personal ones.

I’d recommend The Lost Princess to anyone who loves fantasy with a romantic edge and emotional grit. If you enjoy books where secrets unravel, relationships deepen under pressure, and ordinary girls discover they were anything but—this one’s for you. It’s a story about strength, sacrifice, and the power of knowing who you really are when everything else is taken away.

Pages: 254 | ASIN : B0F5KJVQQV