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taryn_a's review
Cute. I didn't read the whole series, just this one as it was the last one I needed to read to have read everything Melanie Cellier has published. This one wasn't one of my favorites (partially because the length made it hard to flesh out), but it was cute and a different way of weaving Rapunzel into another tale.
maddiepalmer443's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
darquedreamer's review
5.0
An Inconvenient Princess is adventurous and entertaining! It is full of fun, whimsy, and surprising twists! For those who enjoy retellings with unique spins, this one if for you!
As the last book in the Entwined Tales series, this one was bittersweet. It was brilliantly written, and oh so fun, but it was definitely sad to read the end of these exciting tales. An Inconvenient Princess was a whimsical twist on the original tale of Rapunzel, and a happy ending to the story of our siblings, and our beloved grumpy faerie godfather.
Melanie was able to capture the essence and magic of the original Rapunzel while adding her own personality to the tale. I really enjoyed both the original bits, and the new twists. The story definitely matched its title too.
I really loved that this tale wasn't just about Rapunzel, but about those she affected around her. Rapunzel was sweet, innocent, and naive, and definitely needed rescuing, but she was so adorable. I loved the interaction between her and Penny, and how Penny ended up being the main reason that both Rapunzel, and Penny's sister Liesa, were rescued, and I loved how the charming prince fit in to the story.
Melanie's writing was very elegant and captivating. The story really came to life for me and I loved every minute of it. This tale fit so well with the other five, and as far as the series goes, I never really felt any disconnect between any of the books. I could see differences in the authors and their writing styles, of course, but each book easily led in to the next and kept the magic flowing.
An Inconvenient Princess was a beautiful twist on a classic tale. It was vivid and imaginative, and very enjoyable. If you have not started The Entwined Tales series, and you love faerie tale retellings, I highly suggest buying the entire series right now! 4.5 stars!
As the last book in the Entwined Tales series, this one was bittersweet. It was brilliantly written, and oh so fun, but it was definitely sad to read the end of these exciting tales. An Inconvenient Princess was a whimsical twist on the original tale of Rapunzel, and a happy ending to the story of our siblings, and our beloved grumpy faerie godfather.
Melanie was able to capture the essence and magic of the original Rapunzel while adding her own personality to the tale. I really enjoyed both the original bits, and the new twists. The story definitely matched its title too.
I really loved that this tale wasn't just about Rapunzel, but about those she affected around her. Rapunzel was sweet, innocent, and naive, and definitely needed rescuing, but she was so adorable. I loved the interaction between her and Penny, and how Penny ended up being the main reason that both Rapunzel, and Penny's sister Liesa, were rescued, and I loved how the charming prince fit in to the story.
Melanie's writing was very elegant and captivating. The story really came to life for me and I loved every minute of it. This tale fit so well with the other five, and as far as the series goes, I never really felt any disconnect between any of the books. I could see differences in the authors and their writing styles, of course, but each book easily led in to the next and kept the magic flowing.
An Inconvenient Princess was a beautiful twist on a classic tale. It was vivid and imaginative, and very enjoyable. If you have not started The Entwined Tales series, and you love faerie tale retellings, I highly suggest buying the entire series right now! 4.5 stars!
Thank you to the author for sending me this free e-copy in exchange for my honest review and as part of my Faerie Tale Friday post.
otherworldlyreader's review
2.0
While this was a quick, light read, I found that I didn't like it as much as the other books in the series. It lacked a little bit of depth and description at times and I wish that the main characters had a little more to them. That said, I loved that Rapunzel was reminiscent of Tangled at times and I have to say that Mortimer has grown on me. I really like his character and just how dysfunctional he is.
storiesforhisglory's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I think I read the first book in this series, but since it's been written by a group of different authors, I haven't read any of the other books yet. I really enjoyed this retelling of Rapunzel, with Penny being the lead character. Cute, fun, and very relatable.
emlickliter's review
5.0
The Woodcutters are free of Mortimer!!! But if you thought Mortimer was a bad fairy godfather, you should meet Rapunzel's crazy fairy godmother! Annaliese goes mucking about the kingdom while her twin Penny is frantically trying to track her down. With the help of Prince Arthur, traveling knight, and Rapunzel, recently sprung from a tower, Penny is trying to fix everyone's problems while dealing with her own. A very cute finale!
holtfan's review
4.0
Read out of order but these books work fairly well as stand-alone retellings so I don't think I missed much.
Fun, creative retelling that could have used a hint more development with the romance but does a lovely job showing not telling so I'll excuse it.
Fun, creative retelling that could have used a hint more development with the romance but does a lovely job showing not telling so I'll excuse it.
danaherrmann's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
4.0
candidcopywriter's review
5.0
Melanie Cellier is the only author out of the six whose other books I had read, so I started reading this book with some expectations in mind, unlike the others. And she didn't disappoint. Just like her fascinating retellings of various fairytales in her Four Kingdoms and Beyond the Four Kingdoms series, she managed to make the story of Rapunzel much more interesting than the original, or even the newer Disney version!
Rather than a focus on the Princess herself, the story was focused on her rescuer, Penny - the girl in not-so-shining-armour. I loved that the prince Arthur isn't really the one doing the rescuing and that he falls for Penny rather than Rapunzel! I also loved that while the book is about Penny, the presence of Annaliese, her twin, is strongly felt throughout the narrative.
We learn about Annaliese through Penny's narration, and Cellier somehow manages to give incredible depth to a character who wasn't even present for most of the book. I always loved Cellier's world-building and character development, and she didn't disappoint in this book. Rapunzel, Penny, Annaliese, Arthur and even the random Duke's daughter who hits on Arthur at some point have depth in this story.
All in all, I'd say it was a great conclusion to the Entwined Tales series, although I am still a bit disappointed that I didn't get to know Martin, the only brother, at all. This book is sort of bittersweet, because I'm really sad to see the siblings and their bumbling fairy godfather go.
After reading this book, I now can't decisively pick a favourite, so here's the ranking according to me:
1) (TIED) A Beautiful Curse and An Inconvenient Princess
2) A Bear's Bride
3) A Goose Girl
4) A Little Mermaid
5) An Unnatural Beanstalk
Rather than a focus on the Princess herself, the story was focused on her rescuer, Penny - the girl in not-so-shining-armour. I loved that the prince Arthur isn't really the one doing the rescuing
We learn about Annaliese through Penny's narration, and Cellier somehow manages to give incredible depth to a character who wasn't even present for most of the book. I always loved Cellier's world-building and character development, and she didn't disappoint in this book. Rapunzel, Penny, Annaliese, Arthur and even the random Duke's daughter who hits on Arthur at some point have depth in this story.
All in all, I'd say it was a great conclusion to the Entwined Tales series, although I am still a bit disappointed that I didn't get to know Martin, the only brother, at all. This book is sort of bittersweet, because I'm really sad to see the siblings and their bumbling fairy godfather go.
After reading this book, I now can't decisively pick a favourite, so here's the ranking according to me:
1) (TIED) A Beautiful Curse and An Inconvenient Princess
2) A Bear's Bride
3) A Goose Girl
4) A Little Mermaid
5) An Unnatural Beanstalk