When two opposing Princes want nothing more than to defy their destiny, will a fake friendship be enough to change the world? William Briar wants to change his destiny, a destiny that will end the battle between Light and Dark Magic. The only issue, the rest of the world is all too eager to see it play out, and he’s on the wrong side. Though raised a Briar, prince of a powerful kingdom, the world only sees him as the son of infamous Black Swan, Odile, and despise him for the magic he was born with. Hoping to change his reputation, he journeys to the prestigious Orsus academy, but his plan goes awry when he finds himself face to face with none other than Prince Stephan, son of the White Swan, Odette, and his destined enemy. But Stephan doesn’t want anything to do with their shared destiny either, and despite his prickly demeanour, a fake friendship may be just what they need to change both their fates. The longer they spend together, the more they realise things aren’t as they seem. Their doubts only increase when Will uncovers an ancient ghost, a hidden history and a long-forgotten truth about Dark Magic. With the whole world and a vindictive headmaster determined to see Will fail, and confusing feelings stirring between him and Stephan, can Will unravel the truth and prove to the world he isn’t as evil as everyone, himself included, seem to think.

Requirements & Requests

I'm wondering if there is enough tension to keep the reader interested. Are emotions conveyed enough? Is there enough description of the characters and setting? Does the story ever start to drag and get boring? Are the characters and their motivations believable? General Questions: 1. What did you think of the story as a whole? 2. How did the characters develop throughout the story? 3. Were there any parts you found yourself skimming? 4. What was your favourite part of the story and why 5. What was the most suspenseful part of the story? 6. Who was your favourite character and why? 7. Were there moments you wished lasted longer? 8. What was the message​/​theme you took away from the story?

Comparable Stories:

Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat, Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, Merlin by BBC (tv)

Trigger Warnings:

Violence. Blood and injury. Prejudice. Hate. Descriptions of death. Ghosts.