Not only does Ali begin training for an epic magic competition pitting her against some of the top sorcerers of Wake, there are mysteries to uncover in Kovis and his siblings past, and Ali's father and the "mares" bring just the right amount of tension to the story.
Lullaby is a fresh world with lovely romantic moments and the kind of fantasy elements I enjoy reading. Kovis is both intrigued by Ali's story and her ability to help him sleep that he takes it upon himself to train her and see exactly what other powers she can control. They're skills that she never had before but also are an equal match to those of the Prince. Yet, Ali is also unique because not only can she put someone to sleep, she has also developed the ability to wield elements in very unpredictable ways. Lee creates a magical system where the people of Wake can wield the elements of fire, ice, metal, and wind, powers that don't exist on Dream.
The changes Lee made firmed things up, pique your curiosity and made me want to know more about this world and characters. Not to mention she is in Prince Kovis' bedchamber surrounded by his guards. In the early draft, the first chapter was a bit confusing, but as I kept reading, I felt it was meant to be this way because Ali is in a new place with magic that she doesn't understand and a human form that is new to her. Once Ali and her sister figure out his plans, Ali is left with no other choice but to escape to Wake to get away from her abusive father and protect Kovis. Ali's father is the ruler of Dream and is bent on controlling the people of Wake, through the use of "mares" he can enter a person's mind and take control. In Dream realm, Alissandra (Ali) is one of many sand people helping the people of Wake to slumber and dream each night, her charge is Prince Kovis, a man whom she cares deeply for.
Lullaby consists of a world split into a Dream and Wake realm with both having their own unique magical systems.
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