The Palace of Lost Memories - C.J. Archer

The Palace of Lost Memories

By C.J. Archer

  • Release Date: 2018-10-09
  • Genre: Epic Fantasy
Score: 4
4
From 1,277 Ratings

Description

From a multi-USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author comes this romantasy (romantic fantasy), the first in a 6-book series.
 
“This fantasy novel is simply the most captivating I remember reading in decades of fantasy books.” 
 
“It has been years and years since I have stayed up all night, literally, to read a book!”
 
“An exceptional story plot with characters who are written in a manner that makes them feel so real”
 
“How does Ms. Archer create pure magic so easily!? This is one of the best books that she has ever written!”
 
The king's magnificent palace was built in a matter of weeks. No one saw the builders, no villagers are allowed beyond the gilded gate, and only one servant has ever left. The haunted look in her eyes as she was recaptured by the palace guards is something Josie, daughter of the village healer, has never forgotten.
 
For Josie, the palace is a mystery that grows more intriguing after she meets the captain of the guards, a man known only as Hammer, as mysterious and captivating as the palace itself. Whispers of magic fuel Josie's desire to uncover the truth, but an ordinary girl like her can only dream of ever being invited inside.
 
When the king decides to take a wife from among the eligible daughters of the noble families, the palace gates are finally thrown open and the kingdom's elite pour in. In a court where old rivalries and new jealousies collide, the king's favorite is poisoned, and the healer is summoned. As her father's assistant, Josie finally sees inside the lavish walls, but she soon learns the palace won't surrender its secrets easily, for not a single resident, from the lowest servant to the king himself, has a memory from before the palace existed.
 
In her quest to help the servants, Josie becomes embroiled in courtly intrigues alongside the enigmatic captain. As their feelings for each other grow, the hopelessness of their situation becomes apparent. How can she love a man who doesn’t know his own past? 
 
To make matters worse, they discover that ending the enchantment will shake the very foundations of the kingdom, and destroy everything Josie holds dear.

Reviews

  • The Palace of Lost Memories

    4
    By Cinkan
    This was a wonderful story building up and then it abruptly ended. This is why it’s a four-star and not a five. It would’ve been nice to be let down more gracefully at the end with a slight build up of a story that encourages us to buy book 2. I know the author wants us to buy book two but needs to understand the investment we have in Book One’s story.
  • Great Beginning

    4
    By Anne42Jane
    I thought this was a great beginning! I loved Josie and enjoyed following her as she gets to know the residents of the palace especially the Captain of the Guard. The Mystery was also well written and very intriguing. I was a little bummed that although one of the mysteries of the book was solved the main one was not it continues on in the next book. Having said that I am greatly looking forward to the next book in this series!
  • Great read

    4
    By jcgrnbrt
    Hope to read entire series
  • Best book I’ve read in a while!!!

    5
    By SaharDesert
    I could not seem to put this book down. The slow building passion between the captain & Josie is absolutely riveting. The mystery of the lost memories and who the poisoner was had my nose stuck in the book every chance I got. Absolutely love!
  • The Palace of Lost Memories

    4
    By AmyK7451
    This book was very interesting. It had many twists and turns and ended way to soon! CJ Archer does a good way of weaving the characters and plot together. I had trouble putting it down at night! I look forward to reading more from this author!
  • Great!!!

    3
    By Vilekris
    Great book. Keeps you on your toes the whole time. Lots of twists and turns. Easy, fun, enjoyable reading
  • Enjoyed it

    5
    By ibobo07
    I binged this book in two days I couldn’t stop reading I just wanted to find out more. I’ll be buying the next book!
  • 😍

    5
    By #ilovebooks😜
    Loved it! It was awesome! You should totally read it!
  • Amazing! Such a page-turner!

    5
    By jlauren36
    I will be buying the next book and starting it ASAP! This was such a good book. Be ready to get lost in the world of Josie and not want to leave it to return to the real world!
  • It was amazing

    5
    By SAVAGE KID 81
    Amazing! The storyline is cool, and the characters are very well designed! Josie and Dane practically stick together the whole time, quite sweet.

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