The Affiliate

K.A. Linde

Sept 2015 · K.A. Linde Inc.

About this eBook

"Perfect for fans of THRONE OF GLASS!" --Susan Dennard, NYT bestselling author

On the day of her Presenting, in front of the entire Byern Court, seventeen-year-old Cyrene Strohm's lifelong plans come to fruition when she's chosen for one of the most prestigious positions in her homeland—an Affiliate to the Queen.

Or so she thinks.

When Cyrene receives a mysterious letter and an unreadable book, she finds nothing is as it seems. Thrust into a world of dangerous political intrigue and deadly magic, Cyrene's position only grows more treacherous when she finds herself drawn to the one man she can never have...

King Edric himself.

Cyrene must decide if love is truly worth the price of freedom. 

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Ratings and reviews

This is NOT Sarah J Maas worthy. Can't even finish it. The story starts out confusing, and doesn't get much better. I still have no idea what amazing qualities Cyrene is supposed to posess that makes her so clever and important. The book is sexist and classist without trying to show how bad it is. Pointless. SPOILERS: There's no explanation given for what the actual Presenting ceremony includes - Cyrene is rude to the king and then gets accepted as First Class for absolutely no reason - and her bff is made Second Class - still with no explanation. What's the purpose?? The King is an entitled bastard - he has a Queen and a Consort (I still have no idea if the king is sleeping with his consort, but that is what the title means, so...) and then he flirts hardcore with Cyrene in front of everyone. Why??? Prince Kael sexually assaults her - why??? There is ZERO decent explanation for the purpose of the Affiliates and their relationship to the royals - they just hang out and "help".

I like Prince Kael but other than him I didn't really care 4 all the rest of the characters. I hope Cyrene wounds up with Kael. Would somebody please tell me if she does?.

so good! action at every turn of the page with unexpected twists throughout. highly recommend this read for anyone looking for a complicated romance with a touch of magic and myth

About the author

K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of more than fifteen novels including the Avoiding series and the Record series. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was the head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, geeking out over Star Wars, binge-watching Supernatural, and dancing in her spare time.

She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super adorable puppies.