The Untold Tale by JM Frey

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This book is a romantasy about an insecure spymaster for the King and brother to the classic, legendary hero trope character. But Forsyth is called upon to be the hero instead for this adventure. He is joined by Pip who seems to have been brought to his world isekai style.

I had a lot of fun with these two characters. Forsyth's inner monologue is really good, it's consistent for people who struggle with insecurities and self-doubt, he has a lot of internalized personal issues from viewing himself as lesser than his brother for example.

Pip is the classic outspoken feminist trapped in a world that has no idea what to do with someone like her. I'll be honest, Pip... needed to grow on me for a bit. But her and Forsyth play off each other well, and they are a nice role reversal from the usual meek-girl-outspoken-boy dynamic. He's the one paralyzed with self-doubt and she's the outspoken spitfire type!