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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
I found a lot of promise in this story. The magic system was intriguing and different from any I have ready. The heroine is quite compelling, and her honest reluctance to get involved was interesting. In the end, I think there are a lot of good parts, but the plot gets a bit muddled in the middle, and I don't think it fully jells as a story.
A strong female lead and a retelling of a story we know well in a way that we don't.
This book was a page turner for me and I was hooked from the start to the end.
I cannot recommend this book enough.
Her story beginning with a shocking secret that she must go on an adventure that will change her life.
The characters are appealing and the twists keep you reading
This book was a page turner for me and I was hooked from the start to the end.
I cannot recommend this book enough.
Her story beginning with a shocking secret that she must go on an adventure that will change her life.
The characters are appealing and the twists keep you reading
One of the best retellings I’ve read in a long time. Both the female protagonists were endearing and likable. The main characters parents were very well written, I really didn’t like them. I wish the book was a bit longer so we could’ve spent more time in the caves. The villain the protagonist is supposed to be unaware of is a little too obvious for the reader.
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
This gender swapped, Sleeping Beauty retelling was so good! It held my interest the whole time. Of course, it ended with a cliffhanger, now I need the next book!!
This was a unique twist on the sleeping beauty fairytale, where the Princess must break the curse on a sleeping Prince.
When Princess Eliana turns 18 her parents reveal a shocking secret that sets her on a life changing adventure.
Helping guide her on this perilous journey is Istvan, a man she has been betrothed to and seems intent on helping her break the curse and stand by her side.
With little knowledge on where the Prince is or how to break the curse they must enlist the help of strangers and work together to survive a land brimming with dangers.
It has appealing characters, interesting magical abilities, and creative twists.
Interesting to see how this series develops with threats still on the horizon.
When Princess Eliana turns 18 her parents reveal a shocking secret that sets her on a life changing adventure.
Helping guide her on this perilous journey is Istvan, a man she has been betrothed to and seems intent on helping her break the curse and stand by her side.
With little knowledge on where the Prince is or how to break the curse they must enlist the help of strangers and work together to survive a land brimming with dangers.
It has appealing characters, interesting magical abilities, and creative twists.
Interesting to see how this series develops with threats still on the horizon.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
"Legends have a way of capturing kernels of truth.”
I'd start off by saying I became fan of Evelyn after I read this wonderful work of hers. A page turner that is beautifully written.
Not only it serves a series of twists on the most loved fairytale, it also captured the strength, the struggle, the self-doubt and determination women experience in day to day life through ruling their own kingdoms, making their own decisions is phenomenal.
The world building was detailed and immersing. There were towers, legends, myths, magic, magical mushrooms, ways to amplify magic, well-developed systems for food and water for people living in underground, a new language, there's depiction of seasons and weathers changing. The amazing set of characters were an awesome element in the book.
The themes of reality such as hunger for power that maddens people to do their worse, desperation drives deadly decisions, are so beautifully expressed in the book. In fact, the book even shows the aspects of healthy relationship. The book lacks romance as an aspect but if didn't dampen my enthusiasm to read the book and it would be best for people looking for adventure. It’s a well written, exciting and thrilling adventure
(As I was reading about Istvan and Eliana in the book, my mind was wandering to the dynamics of Analia and Pryanth from The Kingdom Of Masks and Mourning by Abigail Erhardt).
Anyways, if I would have to select the best aspect of the book, it would be the way Evelyn weaved the fairytale and served it up to us with twists of her own which hooked me to finish the book.
P.s. I received a complimentary copy of the book via only Voracious Readers.
I'd start off by saying I became fan of Evelyn after I read this wonderful work of hers. A page turner that is beautifully written.
Not only it serves a series of twists on the most loved fairytale, it also captured the strength, the struggle, the self-doubt and determination women experience in day to day life through ruling their own kingdoms, making their own decisions is phenomenal.
The world building was detailed and immersing. There were towers, legends, myths, magic, magical mushrooms, ways to amplify magic, well-developed systems for food and water for people living in underground, a new language, there's depiction of seasons and weathers changing. The amazing set of characters were an awesome element in the book.
The themes of reality such as hunger for power that maddens people to do their worse, desperation drives deadly decisions, are so beautifully expressed in the book. In fact, the book even shows the aspects of healthy relationship. The book lacks romance as an aspect but if didn't dampen my enthusiasm to read the book and it would be best for people looking for adventure. It’s a well written, exciting and thrilling adventure
(As I was reading about Istvan and Eliana in the book, my mind was wandering to the dynamics of Analia and Pryanth from The Kingdom Of Masks and Mourning by Abigail Erhardt).
Anyways, if I would have to select the best aspect of the book, it would be the way Evelyn weaved the fairytale and served it up to us with twists of her own which hooked me to finish the book.
P.s. I received a complimentary copy of the book via only Voracious Readers.
I don't think I've ever read anything like this retelling of Sleeping Beauty, but I loved it!
Once you get past her issues, and I mean ISSUES, with loving Evander, it's stellar.
Ohhh, how I love how Derya's character is written; she's my absolute favorite!
The parents didn't really set their daughter up for success in a magical sense, which doesn't make sense considering the curse. But once they knew they had no other choice, their parents weren't secretive. They tell her.
It moves at a good pace, and I read it in two days. And I'm a super slow reader!
I just really love how it is written and how magic works in the story. Quite honestly, the best part is just how phenomenal the world-building is.
Definitely worth the read!
Once you get past her issues, and I mean ISSUES, with loving Evander, it's stellar.
Ohhh, how I love how Derya's character is written; she's my absolute favorite!
The parents didn't really set their daughter up for success in a magical sense, which doesn't make sense considering the curse. But once they knew they had no other choice, their parents weren't secretive. They tell her.
It moves at a good pace, and I read it in two days. And I'm a super slow reader!
I just really love how it is written and how magic works in the story. Quite honestly, the best part is just how phenomenal the world-building is.
Definitely worth the read!
Chosen One
Royalty
Magic
Patriarchal Eye-rolling
A Trustworthy Mentor
A Curse
Reluctant Hero
Alliances of Uncertain Proportions
Deep Down Into A Dark Pit
These are things you'll find in this adventure full of friendship & uncertainty. Plot was built-up on twists,turns, betrayal, danger in every corner. It's a Good vs Evil masterpiece.
World-building gave me a magical princess traveling to an Atlantis mixed with sinister tones on the end of reverse role fairytale.
I'd recommend this book.
It met expectations that I had going into it.
Although there were so many good surprises.
I'm happy to have gotten to read an ARC copy.
As usual, all opinions are definitely my own.
I don't do dishonesty.
Royalty
Magic
Patriarchal Eye-rolling
A Trustworthy Mentor
A Curse
Reluctant Hero
Alliances of Uncertain Proportions
Deep Down Into A Dark Pit
These are things you'll find in this adventure full of friendship & uncertainty. Plot was built-up on twists,turns, betrayal, danger in every corner. It's a Good vs Evil masterpiece.
World-building gave me a magical princess traveling to an Atlantis mixed with sinister tones on the end of reverse role fairytale.
I'd recommend this book.
It met expectations that I had going into it.
Although there were so many good surprises.
I'm happy to have gotten to read an ARC copy.
As usual, all opinions are definitely my own.
I don't do dishonesty.
I was initially unsure of where this book would lead, however I was pleasantly surprised and thoroughly enjoyed reading. I liked the way the author focused on both main characters later on in the book to add to the suspense, overall it was a great read and I’m looking forward to reading book 2!