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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
I just recently reread this one, and it's still delightful.
When I was a kid, my mom would take me to the local thrift store to get 35ยข books because I loved reading, and we didn't have the money to support my habits at Waldens/Borders/Barns and Noble/Books-A-Million prices. I picked this one up because the 1986 cover was beautiful, and I wanted a break from Sweet Valley High books (which were in abundance in said thrift store).
This book got me into both fantasy and romance. I'd never read a book that was centered around a love story before, and I was captivated. I'm still not sure I have read a sweeter romance to date. The story was quite uncomplicated, but sometimes drama, twists, and turns can be overrated. As many reviewers have already said, aside from an ordinary heroine, the story is a straight forward fairy tale in which you know the destination but enjoy the journey. The illustrations were a nice little touch that reminded me of The Chronicles of Narnia.
This book will always hold a special place in my heart.
When I was a kid, my mom would take me to the local thrift store to get 35ยข books because I loved reading, and we didn't have the money to support my habits at Waldens/Borders/Barns and Noble/Books-A-Million prices. I picked this one up because the 1986 cover was beautiful, and I wanted a break from Sweet Valley High books (which were in abundance in said thrift store).
This book got me into both fantasy and romance. I'd never read a book that was centered around a love story before, and I was captivated. I'm still not sure I have read a sweeter romance to date. The story was quite uncomplicated, but sometimes drama, twists, and turns can be overrated. As many reviewers have already said, aside from an ordinary heroine, the story is a straight forward fairy tale in which you know the destination but enjoy the journey. The illustrations were a nice little touch that reminded me of The Chronicles of Narnia.
This book will always hold a special place in my heart.
Sweet little book. Good for ages 6-10. Though the story bucks the perfect princess trope, it still is very romantic. Still sweet. Typical happy ever after.
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The girls and I really enjoyed this read. It is such a different take on a traditional fairytale. A princess that is gifted with ordinariness and loves to spend her days playing in the woods instead of stuck in the palace.
Great for a read aloud. Wonderful vocabulary. Fun. Interesting. First rate!
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A favorite cozy read of mine! Charming story about a princess who is 'cursed' to be ordinary, a fact everyone but her seems to be unhappy about.
So she decides to find her own way to happiness
So she decides to find her own way to happiness
Something about this book did NOT work for me.
It was a short and sweet story about an "ordinary" princess. It used that ordinary-ness to explore some interesting ideas.
Overall, though, I was bored through most of it. I only finished it because it was so short. The writing style was not my favorite (very classic-fairy tale style, more telling a story than immersing you in the character), and there really wasn't much of a plot. The story was predictable, but cute. It was just ... Mostly boring for me.
I do think that a young girl (maybe 8 to 10) would enjoy this more, and I may try it with my own daughter (currently 4) who loves princesses when she is a little older.
It was a short and sweet story about an "ordinary" princess. It used that ordinary-ness to explore some interesting ideas.
Overall, though, I was bored through most of it. I only finished it because it was so short. The writing style was not my favorite (very classic-fairy tale style, more telling a story than immersing you in the character), and there really wasn't much of a plot. The story was predictable, but cute. It was just ... Mostly boring for me.
I do think that a young girl (maybe 8 to 10) would enjoy this more, and I may try it with my own daughter (currently 4) who loves princesses when she is a little older.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated