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The Seventh Princess by Nick Sullivan

bevin1279's review

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5.0

This was one of the first books that made me love reading. From the look of my copy, I’ve probably read this more than 100 times. I do believe that guess because despite something like 35 years passing, I remembered every bit of this story.

I notice some reviews criticizing this for simplistic writing or story, but y’all, please remember that the difficulty level is going to be driving this bus. Yes, it’s a chapter book with no pictures, but let’s keep in mind what 8 year olds read.

Sent these thoughts to a friend who asked if it was still as good as she remembered:

✨ Good little story
✨ Serious vibes of The Tempest with characters called Prospero & Miranda (would have to reread that because I haven’t read it in 20 years)
✨ Possibly slightly overused tropes & clichés BUT the book is 40 years old, so were they overused back then? Also clichés are such because they are true. Also kids don’t quite know things are overused or clichés yet, so still would’ve been enjoyable for this reading level
✨ If I had a kid aged 8-10, I would totally give this book to them
✨ Bonus: she dismantles a toxic patriarchy by being difficult & asking questions — possibly this book was more formative than I realize?

TL;DR this book holds up.

tearexmama's review

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5.0

We re-read this book so many times as kids

kiralovesreading's review

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adventurous lighthearted 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

3.75

carols's review

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5.0

I read and reread this book so many times as a kid! I have a feeling if I read it now, I'd hate the ending, but I sure loved it when I was younger.
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