3.83 AVERAGE

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readingwithkirstyn's review

5.0

Prince of Thorns and Nightmares provides a gripping and thought-provoking perspective on the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty, delving into the mind of Prince Phillip with a fresh and captivating narrative. The story offers a fascinating glimpse into Phillip's life and emotions, allowing readers to empathize with the character on a deeper level. What sets this reinterpretation apart is its exploration of consent, a topic often overlooked in the original fairy tale. The narrative skillfully navigates this sensitive subject, adding layers of complexity to the characters and their relationships. The author's ability to weave together a familiar story with nuanced themes makes Prince of Thorns and Nightmares a compelling read, offering a refreshing and relevant take on a timeless tale.

sl_val15's review

5.0

4.75 out of 5 stars.

I will always love Disney's Sleeping Beauty, therefore I rounded up this book to 5 stars.
Was this book too perfect and flawless for me to give it 5 stars? No. But I'm so glad and beyond happy that the author decided to write this book, and make it from Phillip's perspective, and also add a bit minor, but good changes here and there.

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Prince Phillip was the first crush I ever had on a fictional character, and I love that this book is going to be from his point of view.
adventurous lighthearted 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: Yes

siren_of_the_stars's review

3.0
adventurous dark emotional 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

The plot got a little confusing and inconsistent but I loved Phillip’s character growth.

amvoss15's review

4.0
adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
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ghostkingvyn's review

5.0
adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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andiecandie's review

4.0
adventurous funny medium-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: Yes
adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Loved reading about Philips perspective on this tale, loved the plot twist and of course the HEA ending. The writing we detailed and really brought personality to Philip, he was well relatable in this story as well as annoying but also human like anyone else. I definitely purchased this book from my local bookstore and would recommend it.
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nickimonkey's review

4.0

i love seeing the princes pov. and i almost always love the endings of these than the movie. i wasn't expecting the age gap though