Dare

4.5 stars

Okay, so without spoiling anything from prior books – this one is my second favorite in the series and I adore this couple. It also has a fantastic ending which I felt gave the series a feeling of closure. It made me happy, nostalgic, and gave me a yearn for more even while agreeing that there was nothing more I could ask for. It features all the main characters and brings the issue of Fools to a good close. 

NOW, here there might be some minor spoilers for book 1 and 3, because I'll be talking about Nicu and will slightly touch on what happens to him and Lyrik in book 3. 

I LOVE THEM. When I saw that Nicu was going to get a book I was whole-heartedly excited. I love that another character with a mental disability became a main character AND that he falls in love with another guy. Again, in this world there is no stigma on sexual preferences, so they don't have those trials to face, which was nice because they have enough in front of them as it is. 
Nicu is the son of a famous Jester and is raised as royalty– he is known as a Prince– while Lyrik isn't royalty, but a inventor in Winter. Nicu is brave, kindhearted, a dreamer, and an actual cinnamon roll come to life, while Lyrik is hardened, pushes people away so he doesn't get hurt, and is the one who broke Nicu's heart, forcing him to finally grow up. This couple has history, both good and sad, and yet they can't stay away from each other. Their romance is sweet, adorable, and oh so painful. My heart!! This couple just hurt me so bad. I love them haha. 

The story could be slow at times and occasionally I did forget the background story, but the couple and their budding romance more than made up for it.