Plantwise: Steward's World Book 1

by Michelle Levigne

On her christening day, Princess Arden was Gifted with plantwise magic, a blessing to her father's farming kingdom of Westerland. Immediately, schemers began working to arrange a marriage between her and Maddix, prince of Stonemount, the neighboring kingdom and ally of Westerland. Guided by agents of the despot, Durmad, Maddix grew up preparing to take over multiple kingdoms, by any means necessary. Arden was the first of several targeted brides, to marry, give him sons, and use those sons to take over their grandfathers' kingdoms. Just in time, Arden resisted and escaped Maddix's schemes. To punish her, he stole the magic apple tree she created to defend Westerland, then he set out to destroy those she loved. With her daughter's life in the balance, Arden devised a desperate scheme to humiliate Maddix and save her child. Her mentor warned her many times not to play by Maddix's rules, or she would risk losing everything. What would it take for Arden to learn that lesson -- and would she learn it in time?

200 pages, Paperback

Published June 15, 2023

About the author

A story addict since an early exposure to Dr. Seuss, award-winning author of over 30 novels and novellas, Michelle Levigne has been creating her own stories, heroes and adventures since junior high. She ventures into many sub-genres of science fiction, paranormal, romance and fantasy, including Greek mythology, Narnia spin-offs and her futuristic universe, the Commonwealth.

Michelle writes something for everyone! After all, since she likes to read all over the board, why not WRITE all over the board?

Reviews

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[A.L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the first book I've read by this author and I was not disappointed.
This was a delightful tale of kings and kingdoms, some looking for peace while others would stop at nothing for power.
In Plantwise, Princess Arden is gifted with the ultimate green thumb to benefit her kingdom's land. Many want her as an ally and to keep peace between the kingdoms, but Prince Maddix has his sights on her and has other plans. He wants power and he will stop at nothing to get it.
This story follows the heartache and joys, laughter and sorrows as Princess Arden navigates the treacherous world of being a gifted noble.
This book was a good read and a nice escape from reality.
Thankfully, it did not end with a cliffhanger and was neatly wrapped up in the end.