The King's Decree by Torina Kinglsey

Princess Devina was just like any other girl until one day, a mysterious illness struck-one that seemed to sap her happiness, leaving her in a fog. Desperate to bring her joy, the king and queen decreed that anyone who could make the princess smile would win her hand in marriage and become heir to the throne. But is that really what she needs?

A twist on an old fable, Devina battles depression, finds love in an unexpected place, and discovers that everything she's longed for has been inside herself all along.

Author Bio:

Torina Kingsley has always dreamed of becoming a published writer. By the time high school came around, her mind was swirling with tales ready to be told. She finds inspiration for her stories from viewing things from a different perspective, including THE KING’S DECREE, a spin on the well-known Russian folktale, The Princess Who Never Laughed.

Kingsley believes that a great story needs to be relatable and completely captivating, dropping the reader into a whole new world. When she isn’t writing thought-provoking and socially conscious young adult stories, Kingsley teaches music and loves working with her students. She lives with her husband, two kids, and two rescue dogs in the Chicago area, where she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.