Reviews

A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole

mbarkley's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

saranies's review against another edition

4.0

Great modern romance. Fun independent woman and a reformed playboy.

ohheyandi's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Another solid book by Alyssa Cole that really makes me wonder why I hadn't picked up her books sooner. Thabiso and Naledi were awesome leads, and I love Cole's style of semi-alternating chapters so we are as close to their inner thoughts as possible. While I thoroughly enjoyed the book, I found the plot a bit lacking, and ending to the non-romance related storyline to be a bit unsatisfying. In my opinion, the first half of the book could have potentially gone with out the "mistaken identity" bit and had gone straight into

"Both Thabiso and Ledi dealing with the politics of their relationship and the mysterious outbreak."

However, I recognize that may have robbed Thabiso of some of his character development, so who's to say? Definitely worth a read if you want to good romance!

ninalem's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

joyfulreader77's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

alexxshum's review against another edition

Too much like princess and the frog 

theseventhl's review against another edition

5.0

Gosh, I really really loved this book. I loved the characters, the romance, the relationships, and I cannot wait for the second book (which is good, because I already have a copy from the library waiting to be started ASAP). I heart Naledi and Thabiso and I loved seeing them develop both as people and as a couple throughout the book. There is the "pretending to be someone else to get closer to romantic interest" as an essential plot point but I think Alyssa Cole handles it very well and keeps Thabiso from falling into, ahem, fuckboy territory because of it.

emilysmoser's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Cute but pretty slow!! 

readinginfl's review against another edition

4.25

 * My star review is based solely on my enjoyment.

mkoehn's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0