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harleyrae's review against another edition
4.0
Thinking back on this book I found it to be good but not great. I've almost come to the conclusion that I enjoyed the first book better.
This book picks up where the first book left off, but this time we are following an entirely different character. No I enjoyed this POV just fine but at the beginning it was hard to get into. I remember the first book well enough but some details are missing, I wish would have been recaped a little, if not in the beginning at least throughout the story. The first half felt like a completely different story, and for most of it I was wishing it had no connections to this series. It took quite a bit of time before connections were made between the 2 books, it then finally felt like this book was part of a series. It was a slower pace than I was hoping for, seemed like not a whole lot happened but a lot of words were being pushed at you.
In the end I did enjoy this, I like some of the new characters introduce but had a hard time seeing how this book fit in overall for most of the 336 pages. All in all I'm happy I continued on with the series and can't wait for the next book.
This book picks up where the first book left off, but this time we are following an entirely different character. No I enjoyed this POV just fine but at the beginning it was hard to get into. I remember the first book well enough but some details are missing, I wish would have been recaped a little, if not in the beginning at least throughout the story. The first half felt like a completely different story, and for most of it I was wishing it had no connections to this series. It took quite a bit of time before connections were made between the 2 books, it then finally felt like this book was part of a series. It was a slower pace than I was hoping for, seemed like not a whole lot happened but a lot of words were being pushed at you.
In the end I did enjoy this, I like some of the new characters introduce but had a hard time seeing how this book fit in overall for most of the 336 pages. All in all I'm happy I continued on with the series and can't wait for the next book.
sarahp85's review against another edition
3.0
more 3.5*
I liked this one so much more than the first book. Which doesn't happen often.
Normally a book 2 out of a series is a bit of an inbetween book and I have issues with them but this time it definately was a step up from the first one. Now I don't own the rest of the books, but I do want to know what will happen next so it might be time to invest in them :)
I liked this one so much more than the first book. Which doesn't happen often.
Normally a book 2 out of a series is a bit of an inbetween book and I have issues with them but this time it definately was a step up from the first one. Now I don't own the rest of the books, but I do want to know what will happen next so it might be time to invest in them :)
stephwiesman's review against another edition
4.0
I hate-read the first half of this, but I regret that, because the ending was SO GOOD!
mellymc's review against another edition
5.0
The Sleeping Prince is even more addictive and twisty than the Sin Eater's Daughter before it. I really need the next one!
nicolemhewitt's review against another edition
5.0
This review and many more can be found on my blog: Feed Your Fiction Addiction
This second book had everything I loved about the first, but ditched the love triangle. Hip, hip hooray! The Sleeping Prince takes place not long after the first book ends, but it focuses on a new main character: Lief's sister, Errin. At first, I wasn't sure how I would feel about this shift, but I ended up enjoying Errin's story as much as (or more than!) Twylla's. And, eventually, Salisbury ties the two stories together and we get to see Twylla again--this time through Errin's eyes.
Errin has been trying to hold things together since Lief disappeared, but it hasn't been going too well. First off, her mother has been overtaken by a mysterious illness--an illness that would put both Errin and her mother in danger if the newly superstitious villagers knew about it. Things get even worse when Errin finds out that she has to evacuate her home because soldiers are taking over the village in order to fight against the (now woken) Sleeping Prince who has taken over the kingdom next door. Errin has to rely on Silas, who is mysterious and intriguing but who Errin isn't sure she can completely trust. She's attracted to him as well, but Silas has rebuffed her advances. All of this makes Errin's situation all the more confusing and frustrating.
This book added onto to the worldbuilding in the first, explaining more about the history of the Sleeping Prince, the religion in the book, and even the Sin Eater. And by the end of the book some major things had gone topsy-turvy: there were revelationns that made me not only enjoy this book more but also gave me a greater appreciation for some of the people and events in the first book. A couple of twists I saw coming somewhat, but at least one major revelation took me completely by surprise (in a very good way!!). Now I just can't wait to get my hands on book three! 4.5/5 stars.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
This second book had everything I loved about the first, but ditched the love triangle. Hip, hip hooray! The Sleeping Prince takes place not long after the first book ends, but it focuses on a new main character: Lief's sister, Errin. At first, I wasn't sure how I would feel about this shift, but I ended up enjoying Errin's story as much as (or more than!) Twylla's. And, eventually, Salisbury ties the two stories together and we get to see Twylla again--this time through Errin's eyes.
Errin has been trying to hold things together since Lief disappeared, but it hasn't been going too well. First off, her mother has been overtaken by a mysterious illness--an illness that would put both Errin and her mother in danger if the newly superstitious villagers knew about it. Things get even worse when Errin finds out that she has to evacuate her home because soldiers are taking over the village in order to fight against the (now woken) Sleeping Prince who has taken over the kingdom next door. Errin has to rely on Silas, who is mysterious and intriguing but who Errin isn't sure she can completely trust. She's attracted to him as well, but Silas has rebuffed her advances. All of this makes Errin's situation all the more confusing and frustrating.
This book added onto to the worldbuilding in the first, explaining more about the history of the Sleeping Prince, the religion in the book, and even the Sin Eater. And by the end of the book some major things had gone topsy-turvy: there were revelationns that made me not only enjoy this book more but also gave me a greater appreciation for some of the people and events in the first book. A couple of twists I saw coming somewhat, but at least one major revelation took me completely by surprise (in a very good way!!). Now I just can't wait to get my hands on book three! 4.5/5 stars.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
michalice's review against another edition
5.0
When I first heard about The Sleeping Prince I thought it was going to be a direct sequel, one that would pick up after the events in The Sin Eaters Daughter, but when I got it in my hands I realised it was more of a companion book, with cameos from some characters we love from the previous book.
Before we get to the review, just take a look at how stunning the cover is. Melinda has lucked out on the cover faeries again, they have done an AMAZING job.
The Sleeping Prince is a fairy tale. A story hundreds of years old that no one really believed until he attacked Lormere, destroying anything and anyone in his path on his quest to conquer the throne. The battle is bloody and brutal, and spectacularly amazing, and a perfect way to start the book off.
Errin lives in Almwyk with her sick Mum. She tries to go about each day, making sure she has enough food to survive, and trying to be as unobtrusive as possible. She is waiting for her brother to return before they leave the village, but an unexpected hitch puts her plan to a stop. The Sleeping Prince has attacked a nearby town, so Errin and the villagers find themselves being told to move out and travel to safety or the camps. But no-one knows about Errin's Mum, and she is unwilling to leave too soon. What follows is a series of events, that not only reintroduces us to some familiar characters, it also reveals some secrets.
The journey that we are taken on with The Sleeping Prince was not one I expected to take, but the twists and turns not only keep you guessing, but also wanting to know more. There were moments where I was in suspense, wondering what would happen next for Errin. Then something would be revealed that would surprise me. I fell into the pages of The Sleeping Prince head first, and I enjoyed every single page of it. I really admired Errin for what she does to ensure the safety of her family. She is strong and brave and is determined to do what is right. When everything fails for her, she doesn't dwell on it, she makes a new plan and does all she can to see it through.
I really liked how this linked with The Sin Eater's Daughter, but also works on it's own. The addition of characters we have already met added a nice little touch to this book, and really makes you root for the good guys. The character development didn't feel rushed or hurried, and I liked discovering things alongside Errin.
Final Verdict
The Sleeping Prince is another epic story from Melinda Salisbury, and I really wish I had the next book in my hands. I know the wait is going to be torture. The Sleeping Prince is another 5 star read from me, and it shows that not only does Melinda know how to capture our imagination, but the words 'second book syndrome' are not even in her vocabulary.
Before we get to the review, just take a look at how stunning the cover is. Melinda has lucked out on the cover faeries again, they have done an AMAZING job.
I suppose it's hard to remain on the side of reason when a five-hundred-year-old fairy tale comes to life and lays waste to the castle and people in the country next door.
[Page 13, UK paperback]
The Sleeping Prince is a fairy tale. A story hundreds of years old that no one really believed until he attacked Lormere, destroying anything and anyone in his path on his quest to conquer the throne. The battle is bloody and brutal, and spectacularly amazing, and a perfect way to start the book off.
Errin lives in Almwyk with her sick Mum. She tries to go about each day, making sure she has enough food to survive, and trying to be as unobtrusive as possible. She is waiting for her brother to return before they leave the village, but an unexpected hitch puts her plan to a stop. The Sleeping Prince has attacked a nearby town, so Errin and the villagers find themselves being told to move out and travel to safety or the camps. But no-one knows about Errin's Mum, and she is unwilling to leave too soon. What follows is a series of events, that not only reintroduces us to some familiar characters, it also reveals some secrets.
The journey that we are taken on with The Sleeping Prince was not one I expected to take, but the twists and turns not only keep you guessing, but also wanting to know more. There were moments where I was in suspense, wondering what would happen next for Errin. Then something would be revealed that would surprise me. I fell into the pages of The Sleeping Prince head first, and I enjoyed every single page of it. I really admired Errin for what she does to ensure the safety of her family. She is strong and brave and is determined to do what is right. When everything fails for her, she doesn't dwell on it, she makes a new plan and does all she can to see it through.
I really liked how this linked with The Sin Eater's Daughter, but also works on it's own. The addition of characters we have already met added a nice little touch to this book, and really makes you root for the good guys. The character development didn't feel rushed or hurried, and I liked discovering things alongside Errin.
Final Verdict
The Sleeping Prince is another epic story from Melinda Salisbury, and I really wish I had the next book in my hands. I know the wait is going to be torture. The Sleeping Prince is another 5 star read from me, and it shows that not only does Melinda know how to capture our imagination, but the words 'second book syndrome' are not even in her vocabulary.
theowlerybooks's review against another edition
4.0
MELINDA SALISBURY ANSWERS THE SLEEPING PRINCE QUESTIONS IN HER INTERVIEW WITH ME!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik66tvPs9yU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik66tvPs9yU
naomiiixo's review against another edition
5.0
Omg that ending! Merek alive??? Poor silas!!! Where is twylla? I can't cope waiting a year!!!
emilyallden's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
A solid fantasy book. Some of it felt rushed which was a shame especially towards the end. However, I still enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to reading the final installment in the trilogy
pewterwolf's review against another edition
4.0
Review Taken from The Pewter Wolf
The Sleeping Prince is the second book in the series and we follow, Errin, sister to a character we met in Sin Eater's Daughter. Errin lives with her mother who is suffering a misery illness. When the village has to be evacuated due to an fairy tale comes to life and begins war in the neighbouring country. But when events take a dark turn, Errin has to fled. But with her father dead, the mother ill and her brother missing, the only person she can turn to is Silas, who's face she has never seen...
But can she trust him?
This is an interestingly odd book. Not in a bad way, but this is a mix of being a first book in a series and the second. Bear with me while I explain why.
This is the second book in the trilogy. There is information and details from Sin Eater's Daughter is reference so reading the first book is important. This is the same with characters. This is a second book in the series and should be read as the second (I did try last year to read this without reading Sin Eater's Daughter and I struggled).
BUT... reading The Sleeping Prince does have elements of first book in a series. We have new characters, new situations and elements that feel very book one of a series. Plus, with this book timeline that overlap ever-so-slightly with Sin Eater's Daughter, you could read them side-by-side and you would be alright, in theory.
Although, I would say that if you are going to read this trilogy, read Sin Eater's Daughter first then Sleeping Prince.
This book I would say is split into two. Part one and part two. Part one is setting everything up. Character development, information dropping, setting things up. While the writing is dark and seductive, this is very slow. It is a bit of a struggle at times to push forward and I think, because of this, it took me longer to read. I don't mind reading slower pace - because this is a new character and we have to get to know them and their situation - and once I got to know Errin, I liked her and her attitude, but there were moments in part one I wished the book would pick up pace.
Part two is when the pace picked up and I whizzed through. This is the strongest part of the story because you go "This is why Melinda did this. This makes sense now. There's a plan!". Plus, like I said, I like pacer chapters. I like it when characters feel like they are doing something - and with Errin, it felt like she was more proactive in part two than in part one (but once you read part one, you understand why).
And because of part two and how it ended, I am excited/worried over Scarecrow Queen. Melinda has put her characters and story in position and now we're going to have to wait and see how she's going to wrap this up...
While I like [book:The Sin Eater’s Daughter|21936988] more, once it found it's footing, The Sleeping Prince is a worth sequel. Now, am excited/terrified over how [book:The Scarecrow Queen|31291543] is going to end...
The Sleeping Prince is the second book in the series and we follow, Errin, sister to a character we met in Sin Eater's Daughter. Errin lives with her mother who is suffering a misery illness. When the village has to be evacuated due to an fairy tale comes to life and begins war in the neighbouring country. But when events take a dark turn, Errin has to fled. But with her father dead, the mother ill and her brother missing, the only person she can turn to is Silas, who's face she has never seen...
But can she trust him?
This is an interestingly odd book. Not in a bad way, but this is a mix of being a first book in a series and the second. Bear with me while I explain why.
This is the second book in the trilogy. There is information and details from Sin Eater's Daughter is reference so reading the first book is important. This is the same with characters. This is a second book in the series and should be read as the second (I did try last year to read this without reading Sin Eater's Daughter and I struggled).
BUT... reading The Sleeping Prince does have elements of first book in a series. We have new characters, new situations and elements that feel very book one of a series. Plus, with this book timeline that overlap ever-so-slightly with Sin Eater's Daughter, you could read them side-by-side and you would be alright, in theory.
Although, I would say that if you are going to read this trilogy, read Sin Eater's Daughter first then Sleeping Prince.
This book I would say is split into two. Part one and part two. Part one is setting everything up. Character development, information dropping, setting things up. While the writing is dark and seductive, this is very slow. It is a bit of a struggle at times to push forward and I think, because of this, it took me longer to read. I don't mind reading slower pace - because this is a new character and we have to get to know them and their situation - and once I got to know Errin, I liked her and her attitude, but there were moments in part one I wished the book would pick up pace.
Part two is when the pace picked up and I whizzed through. This is the strongest part of the story because you go "This is why Melinda did this. This makes sense now. There's a plan!". Plus, like I said, I like pacer chapters. I like it when characters feel like they are doing something - and with Errin, it felt like she was more proactive in part two than in part one (but once you read part one, you understand why).
And because of part two and how it ended, I am excited/worried over Scarecrow Queen. Melinda has put her characters and story in position and now we're going to have to wait and see how she's going to wrap this up...
While I like [book:The Sin Eater’s Daughter|21936988] more, once it found it's footing, The Sleeping Prince is a worth sequel. Now, am excited/terrified over how [book:The Scarecrow Queen|31291543] is going to end...