Reading Skywards – Your Friendly Bookshelf

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS BOOK
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lauren Kutney
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 1, 2025
Format:  Paperback and ebook
Print length ‏ : ‎ 363 pages
Genre:  Action and Adventure, Romance Fiction

MY PERSONAL OPINION OF “THE CROWN MYSTIC”

I found this book on the website “BOOKTROVERT.COM” and claimed it for free. I usually do not choose romance/fantasy young adult books, but the cover caught my attention. I needed to read something light and fast-paced, and this book was the perfect choice.

The book had short chapters and was so easy to read. The storyline was innovative, funny, serious, surprising, and packed with action and fuzzy feelings. The main characters were strong, logical, and approachable. The side characters had substance and were developed in a way that their dialog made sense to the story.

I really enjoyed reading this book. It was fast paced and the two main characters grew on me as the story went on. The end was good, solid, and for sure I will waiting on book#2. I am not a romance/fantasy reader, so I am not the person to recommend these genre, but I do recommend this one. It was great.

PREMISE OF THE BOOK AS FOUND IN AMAZON / GOODREADS:

Elena believed herself to be just another unwanted orphan. After a night out with her best friend Hannah almost costs the girls their lives, Elena’s true identity is revealed. She is the heir to a kingdom that teeters on the edge of ruin.

As Elena fights to uncover who wants her dead, she must also battle her unexpected and forbidden attraction with Alexei Novak, her Head of Security.

When she discovers she possesses a rare ability to see vivid dreams—visions of future events that she cannot control, she can no longer refuse the calling that she may be the key to saving her kingdom. As assassins move in, not even her visions can stop her from accomplishing her true destiny. Elena must decide what matters most: the duty she was born into—or the love she never saw coming. 

MY RATING: 4.0

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

A Storyteller of Fantasy, Romance, and Resilience

Lauren Kutney writes fantasy romance that blends suspense, action, and heartfelt love stories for readers of all ages. Her novels explore the joy, complexity, and challenges of relationships—always with the belief that everyone deserves a happy ending.

From HR to Heartfelt Stories

With 18 years of experience in human resources and a master’s degree in human resources & employee relations, Lauren has spent her career listening to people’s stories. That insight into human connection now fuels her writing, giving her characters depth, authenticity, and emotional resonance.

Born and raised in South Florida in a lively family of six, Lauren grew up surrounded by love, laughter, and plenty of noise—an energy that is still influencing her storytelling.

Bibliography:

• Made for Petrova