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iceprime5's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed getting to spend more time with Aladdin and Jasmine but Aladdin's lie got to me a bit. I really hate when people lie and throughout this story he has to keep up the appearance that he is a real prince and they are actually in Ababwa. It got a little annoying at times (there are only so many times I needed to be reminded he was lying to be with Jasmine) but it was great seeing Jasmine observing and trying to decide what type of leader she could be, if given the chance. She has a better arc than Aladdin because she's not pretending and was able to change in the end.
This story takes place during "A Whole New World." While traveling everywhere on the magic carpet, where time and space work differently, Jasmine says they should visit Ababwa, Prince Ali's home. He gets creative and Genie creates his perfect kingdom from ruins. Unbeknownst to them, somebody is actually living nearby and witnesses the kingdom spring up out of nowhere.
While there Aladdin, ahem, Prince Ali, asks Jasmine to help with making decisions and helping the citizens. Jasmine is delighted. She's always wanted to be more involved but the Sultan and Jafar would never let her. She listens to each citizen and feels like she's actually making a difference as she helps them solve their problems. Everything is going perfectly, until that one real person decides to cause trouble that could ruin the illusion and expose Aladdin and keep them trapped in Ababwa.
Stories that take place in the middle of a movie are usually difficult for me to get invested in since I know how it ends (I've watched the movie so I know they make it back to the palace). However, this story excelled at having Jasmine and Aladdin explore their feelings, ideas, and identities. I knew they would get back safely to the palace, but I was still worried about some choices they were being forced to make and how they would handle it.
This story takes place during "A Whole New World." While traveling everywhere on the magic carpet, where time and space work differently, Jasmine says they should visit Ababwa, Prince Ali's home. He gets creative and Genie creates his perfect kingdom from ruins. Unbeknownst to them, somebody is actually living nearby and witnesses the kingdom spring up out of nowhere.
While there Aladdin, ahem, Prince Ali, asks Jasmine to help with making decisions and helping the citizens. Jasmine is delighted. She's always wanted to be more involved but the Sultan and Jafar would never let her. She listens to each citizen and feels like she's actually making a difference as she helps them solve their problems. Everything is going perfectly, until that one real person decides to cause trouble that could ruin the illusion and expose Aladdin and keep them trapped in Ababwa.
Stories that take place in the middle of a movie are usually difficult for me to get invested in since I know how it ends (I've watched the movie so I know they make it back to the palace). However, this story excelled at having Jasmine and Aladdin explore their feelings, ideas, and identities. I knew they would get back safely to the palace, but I was still worried about some choices they were being forced to make and how they would handle it.
colormeread's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it!! It is everything I ever wanted. I love that Jasmine has agency (finally)
This is fun and sweet.
I highly recommend to every Jasmine and Aladdin fan.
This is fun and sweet.
I highly recommend to every Jasmine and Aladdin fan.
yonnyan's review against another edition
DNF @ 25%
I can’t do it. I tried, but if I keep trying to read this I’ll fall into a horrid slump. The writing is not the best and it feels forced rather than have a natural and flowing vibe. Honestly, it reads like a first draft needing more editing. It could just be that the author’s prose style isn’t for me as I have a challenging time connecting to most of her writing/works, which is totally okay. I accept that she may not be for me. While I couldn’t get into this, other fans of Aladdin, particularly the latest live-action adaptation, may have better luck.
No rating.
I can’t do it. I tried, but if I keep trying to read this I’ll fall into a horrid slump. The writing is not the best and it feels forced rather than have a natural and flowing vibe. Honestly, it reads like a first draft needing more editing. It could just be that the author’s prose style isn’t for me as I have a challenging time connecting to most of her writing/works, which is totally okay. I accept that she may not be for me. While I couldn’t get into this, other fans of Aladdin, particularly the latest live-action adaptation, may have better luck.
No rating.
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