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gabs_myfullbookshelf's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
I felt that much of this book was cliched. There wasn't anything new here. To be fair, I have read a huge amount of fairy tales and fantasy, so it can be hard for me to call something original in this genre. But the whole running away because you don't want to get married has been done before; the Ordinary Princess is the story that comes to mind first.
I thought that Madeline acted very juvenile for her age. I didn't really like reading about her character; not because I didn't relate to her or anything like that (though I didn't), her character simply didn't hold my interest.
On the bright side, it was a quick read, and didn't take up too much of my time, so I am thankful for that.
I am not sure I would recommend this, but I could see younger children enjoying this, so perhaps I would.
I felt that much of this book was cliched. There wasn't anything new here. To be fair, I have read a huge amount of fairy tales and fantasy, so it can be hard for me to call something original in this genre. But the whole running away because you don't want to get married has been done before; the Ordinary Princess is the story that comes to mind first.
I thought that Madeline acted very juvenile for her age. I didn't really like reading about her character; not because I didn't relate to her or anything like that (though I didn't), her character simply didn't hold my interest.
On the bright side, it was a quick read, and didn't take up too much of my time, so I am thankful for that.
I am not sure I would recommend this, but I could see younger children enjoying this, so perhaps I would.
kemerson89's review against another edition
5.0
I read both The Escape of Princess Madeline and The Battle of Princess Madeline. I LOVED both of the books and can not wait for the third one! So these books may be a little on the YA novel spectrum (but who doesn't love them anyways!) So if you have a TEEN I would recommend these books Highly or if your a kid at heart! Both books are very well written and believing you are right in there with all the characters.
The Escape of Princess Madeline introduces us to the kingdom of Soron. Madeline wants control over her future, the book opens with her father giving her a beautiful dress. Madeline later finds out she it supposed to wear this beautiful dress to her betrothment ball. This book is all about how Madeline gains control of her future.
The Battle of Princess Madeline is the sequel of The Escape of Princess Madeline in which the kingdom of Soron is threatened by a would be suitor from the first book. The suitor is infatuated with Madeline and will not see her with anyone else! This book is about how good triumphs over evil (with the help of a little magic).
All in all I highly suggest these books for teens or those who love YA novels!
See more at www.greenmountaincouple.com
The Escape of Princess Madeline introduces us to the kingdom of Soron. Madeline wants control over her future, the book opens with her father giving her a beautiful dress. Madeline later finds out she it supposed to wear this beautiful dress to her betrothment ball. This book is all about how Madeline gains control of her future.
The Battle of Princess Madeline is the sequel of The Escape of Princess Madeline in which the kingdom of Soron is threatened by a would be suitor from the first book. The suitor is infatuated with Madeline and will not see her with anyone else! This book is about how good triumphs over evil (with the help of a little magic).
All in all I highly suggest these books for teens or those who love YA novels!
See more at www.greenmountaincouple.com
yi5h's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun, quick read. The story is about a spoiled, young princess and her little adventure when she runs off into the wild petrified by the prospect of marriage. The writing has a fairy tale feel to it - the violence is mild, the characters are pretty innocent and easy to follow for the younger audience. As with many stories that target kids there is a moral, and things tend to be a bit black & white, but I was still intrigued enough to want to know how it ends - and it does look like there will be a follow up book (books?), as although the main story line is resolved, there are some loose threads left to continue into another story.
chelle934's review against another edition
4.0
The Escape of Princess Madeline was a cute quick read. The ending made me very happy. I wonder if what the book showed was how royalty was back then? How many girls had to marry who ever was chose. for them. I'm glad Madeline was able to choose her husband and come to an agreement with her father.
crystalmethany's review against another edition
2.0
A sweet, innocent fairy-tale fantasy. While it is really a children's book, it lacks anything that makes it stand out. Characters are very undeveloped and lacking in personality, and the story is wholly predictable and doesn't leave the reader with any desire to read more. The place descriptions, however, are very nicely written, but still I found my mind wandering as I read.The plot lacks any true villain, and Madeline is too much a whiny damsel-in-distress to be likeable, and Daniel is, of course, the dashing knight with as much personality as a brick. The king is an inconsistent character who is whatever the plot needs him to be, while twin brother Braden serves no real purpose, and friend Sophia only highlights what a silly and foolish character Madeline is.
May be perfectly enjoyable for younger readers, but there's still far better stuff out there for them to read.
May be perfectly enjoyable for younger readers, but there's still far better stuff out there for them to read.
kcrosswriting's review
4.0
I, like anyone else, love a good fairytale kind of story. And this cover? So great!
Pulioff writes well for a younger audience, so I am basing my 3.5 stars more from that point of view. The storyline was sweet, a bit predictable, but I think that will make it more likable by a middle school crowd as it's 'familiar.' The romance between Daniel and Madeline didn't have me totally convinced, but I did like Madeline, and I think younger readers would like the lovestruck aspect of it. Pulioff wraps things together at the end well, and throughout the book Madeline has a goal that she sticks too- which is easier said than done when it comes to writing. She had to struggle with the consequences of her own decisions, and I think that's important in any book, but especially books for younger readers.
What pulled the rating down for me was the King. I felt like he was unpredictable and erratic, so I didn't really believe him as a character. One minute he's a loving, doting father, and then he forces her to dance with all these men with an evil gleam in his eye. Then, when she's lost, he's distraught and devastated. He never really came together for me and I found his inconsistencies distracting. The other reason I pulled the rating down a bit was because a lot of things came easy to Madeline. She escaped the ball pretty fast. She ran away without too much of a problem. It wasn't as believable either, but the story still moved forward well, so this wasn't as difficult for me.
All in all, I plan on reading the next book in the series and would recommend this for anyone in the middle school grades.
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