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*squeals* I was worried about this ending in a romance. I like single Cimorene. But her refusing to marry didn't actually have to do with not wanting to get married. I wasn't sure I liked this king though. Very immature in the beginning... But she kind of was too. So I decided early on they deserve each other. But actually they do, for their good aspects too! And then I really liked how they came to mutually respect each other. Thats a good basis for a marriage. I don't think I agree that that they're necessarily in love yet... Man, I'm hard to please, aren't I? But they do suit and Queen of the Enchanted Forest sounds perfectly suited to her too. So when he proposed I kind of fangirled. Haha.

notthemonalisa's review against another edition

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3.0

This was really fun, but the first one is my favorite without contest.

girlbosslindsey's review against another edition

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adventurous funny 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? No

5.0

mendenbar!!!!!

terrible news i thought that i remembered cimorene thinking mendenbar was a plumber but No she thought he was a Knight/Prince that's so sad for my memory. also love that they get married idc that there's no romance they're meant to be <3

emmeme's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

kitsuneheart's review against another edition

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4.0

This second book of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles focuses the narrative on Mendabar, the King of the Enchanted Forest. Wizards have been meddling in the Forest again, and they have kidnapped Kazul, King of the Dragons, to boot. To avoid an international incident, or a magical disaster, Mendabar sets out to rescue Kazul, accompanied by Cimorene, the companion, cook, and librarian to Kazul. Who also happens to be a princess.

Mendabar has dealt with enough airheaded, pushy princesses, thank you. But Cimorene...seems to be different. And, as the story progresses, with Mendabar and Cimorene meeting little variations on traditional fairy tale tropes, Mendabar begins to see the person that Cimorene is, rather than the princess.

Also, they kick a fair amount of wizard butt.

Witty and swift, this book could be read in an evening, and probably will be! It's hard to stop, and not just stop at one book. If you like one book, you're probably going to blast through the series.

bookkhub's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.25

waltyelnats's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.5

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