Hidden at Starshine: A Cinderella Retelling (The Incandescent Kingdoms #2)

She’s hiding a secret. He’s supposed to kill her for it. A union between the two is impossible, so what will happen if they fall in love? All Sachi wants is to live quietly secluded from the rest of the world. But the threat from her stepfamily forces her to hide as a jeweler in the most crowded place of Starshine the capital. When Sachi’s jewelry catches the attention of Princess Sen, there’s no hiding from the royal family, and especially not the handsome Crown Prince Ryoku. Can Sachi keep her past hidden forever, or will it come back to haunt her? Prince Ryoku has sworn to protect the honor of the royal family, so when the rumor proves true that a poor girl from the southern province found the star stone, it is his duty to find her. When a local jeweler catches his eye, he’s interested in more than just her mysterious past. But a magical ball and an abandoned glass slipper bring Ryoku face to face with the truth. Can he keep his family’s honor and dispose of the girl who poses a threat to the royal family? Or is there more to honor than he thinks? “Hidden at Starshine” is a retelling of “Cinderella” and is the second book in the Incandescent Kingdoms series. Each book can be read in order or as a standalone. This novel–complete with tropes of forbidden love, hidden identity, and more–is a clean and swoony romance, perfect for young adult and adult readers!