A misfortune never comes alone, no matter the world one inhabits. The small central kingdom of Émirion has barely recovered from the sudden death of their rulers when a terrible missive reaches the palace. The king of Orknag, their belligerent neighbor to the north, demands that the heir princess marry his only son under threat of war. To protect his people, his kingdom, and his sister, Prince Lucky Gabrielle of Émirion will become Chance Gabrielle of Orknag, crown princess and wife to Crown Prince Sören.

Comparable Stories:

"The Handmaid Tale" for the treatment of women, a bit of "Mulan" for the person who changes gender to save their family and "A Court of Thorns and Roses" in terms of political intrigues and a character starting anonymous to end up deified.

Trigger Warnings:

Be careful if you are not comfortable with: - unclear sexual identity - love between men - mysoginia - forced marriages