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sokeefeluv's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is a great book! I loved reading it, although it does have a little bit of violence between characters and one character is abused.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Minor: Animal cruelty
fictionaladventures's review against another edition
3.0
I wasn’t super invested for a good chunk of this, but it developed really well. The relationship between Javan and Sajda felt really genuine and special. I thought the ending was great.
that_little_drop_of_poison's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
sc104906's review against another edition
3.0
I received this as an eARC through Edelweiss.
Javan is finishing his time training a his academy. He is attacked by a dragon when finishing his graduation test. Javan soon learns that there is a plot to kill him and keep from returning to his father, the king, whom he has not seen in many years. Few know what Javan really looks like and a traitor is able to take his place in line for the crown. By a "lucky" twist of fate, Javan is sent to prison instead of being killed. He is offered a chance to meet up with the king, if he can be victorious in the prison's deadly tournament. With the help of Sadja a prison slave, who is hiding her own identity, Javan has the best chance to take his rightful place.
This novel was well-developed and well written. I have not read any of the others in the series, so perhaps it would have been more impactful if I had read the others. It was difficult for me to get into the story. However, the concept was unique and compelling.
Javan is finishing his time training a his academy. He is attacked by a dragon when finishing his graduation test. Javan soon learns that there is a plot to kill him and keep from returning to his father, the king, whom he has not seen in many years. Few know what Javan really looks like and a traitor is able to take his place in line for the crown. By a "lucky" twist of fate, Javan is sent to prison instead of being killed. He is offered a chance to meet up with the king, if he can be victorious in the prison's deadly tournament. With the help of Sadja a prison slave, who is hiding her own identity, Javan has the best chance to take his rightful place.
This novel was well-developed and well written. I have not read any of the others in the series, so perhaps it would have been more impactful if I had read the others. It was difficult for me to get into the story. However, the concept was unique and compelling.
lookingtoheaven's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars. Well developed story with a rushed ending
hilary_v's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
hijinx_abound's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable retelling of The Pauper and the Prince with Arabian nights elements. The story is a good but gets stuck in several places. Not the magic of The Shadow Queen but a decent addition to that world.
merlin_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Javan Najafai, the crown prince of Akram, broke my heart. Sent away to school at a young age after his mothers death, he spent years trying to live up to her dying wish and his fathers expectations. When his graduation comes and his father doesn't show, Javan feels lost and is left wondering if his father even still cares. And then some attempts to take his life.
This is the story of a false prince of sorts. Javan is taken and thrown into a prison in his own city while an impostor sits next to his father, ready to take the thrown from an ailing king. Javan must try to find away out of the prison and to his father - not only to save his father, but to save his kingdom.
I am loving this series. Each book stands on their own but also fit together to create this full world with kingdoms that come alive. We've met dragons, witches, fae, elves and humans. The Traitor Prince is no different. I loved Javan and his heart. I felt his pain and disappointment and his loneliness. And also his heartache. His strength was set in his devotion to his father and his people. This wasn't just a story about trying to reveal the false king, it was a story about a boy growing into the man who will rule. And I was here for it!
Redwine continues to keep me invested in this series and I cannot wait for the next one to come out - I've heard it's a Cinderella of sorts. If you love fairy tale retelling, check this series out.
This is the story of a false prince of sorts. Javan is taken and thrown into a prison in his own city while an impostor sits next to his father, ready to take the thrown from an ailing king. Javan must try to find away out of the prison and to his father - not only to save his father, but to save his kingdom.
I am loving this series. Each book stands on their own but also fit together to create this full world with kingdoms that come alive. We've met dragons, witches, fae, elves and humans. The Traitor Prince is no different. I loved Javan and his heart. I felt his pain and disappointment and his loneliness. And also his heartache. His strength was set in his devotion to his father and his people. This wasn't just a story about trying to reveal the false king, it was a story about a boy growing into the man who will rule. And I was here for it!
Redwine continues to keep me invested in this series and I cannot wait for the next one to come out - I've heard it's a Cinderella of sorts. If you love fairy tale retelling, check this series out.
rheamsbrittany's review against another edition
3.0
Ok. I’m starting a new rating system. Don’t think this book is trash just because I gave it 3 stars. It was good but do predictable and I found myself skimming some. Definitely not as good as the other 2.
themoodreader's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Death, Slavery, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail