Today, I read up to chapter eleven in the book Fairest. Since my last blog, Aza has arrived at the castle. At the wedding, she sees the new queen for the first time along with the rest of the royal family (Prince Ijori, King Oscara, and his sister, Princess Elaine). Although the queen had been described as "merely pretty", she is incredibly gorgeous. I think that perhaps this has something to do with the title. Is it possible that she was somehow changed? Another thing that I believe may be important is that the queen wasn't able to sing at her wedding. Although this is bad luck, Aza still believes that the queen must have a true heart for the King to love her. Whenever Aza meets the Queen, she is so nervous that the Queen tries to comfort her.

The next day, she starts to explore the castle. When Aza walks in on a composing game, the Prince asks her to be on his team. They get along well throughout the game. This makes me wonder if she will become friends with him. I think that she may end up staying at the castle. Her ability to get along with other species like dwarves would make her an asset to the government. Later on in the day, Aza runs into Queen Ivi who is hiding from the choirmaster. The queen has a "unique" voice, but thinks that it is perfect the way that it is. If the queen thinks herself so much better than others in every way, how will she treat all of her subjects?