When Princess Amarande’s father dies--though she suspects he’s been murdered--she knows she has a slim chance of not becoming a political pawn for power over the realm of Sand and Sky. Her kingdom is among the most powerful, but without a male heir, the only way she can keep her claim as queen is by marrying. But Ama has no intention of giving up her right to rule; her father and his advisors--among them: Koldo, a female general--raised her to understand politics and combat. Also, she’s in love with Luca, the lowly born stable boy she trusts with her life and her heart. But the sparring kingdoms come to the funeral of the slain king, all with plans of either marrying Ama or trying to get rid of her. Ama has no intention of being used for simpering wanna-be kings' intentions to gain power, but when Luca is kidnapped in an attempt to force Ama to marry Prince Renard, a royal with his own ulterior motives, Ama immediately goes on the hunt to bring back Luca and take control of her own fate. Ama has never left her kingdom and she is given a fast course in the ways of the world. She learns more about the realm in a few days searching for Luca than a lifetime spent with the best tutors and training. But even when Ama is close to finding Luca and the people who kidnapped him, she uncovers more secrets that will change everything. . . In this gender-flipped, loosely-Princess Bride-inspired young adult adventure novel, Sarah Henning spins a fabulous coming of age tale with swashbuckling feats, battles of wit, and the fight for true love to win. Amarande is an awesome, capable princess who can hold her own among the stuffy and vindictive court, but has to learn how to navigate through the kingdom she strives to protect. Luca, in the gender-swapped damsel-in-distress role, spends much of this novel in captivity, but his interactions with the trio of kidnappers charged with his abduction are eye-opening and set the stage for future books. Political intrigue, Princess Bride Easter eggs throughout, and a sweet story of first love under the direst of circumstances, THE PRINCESS WILL SAVE YOU is an entertaining and feminist retelling, easily enjoyed by young adults and adults alike.