Reviews

The Traitor Prince by C.J. Redwine

amys_bookworld's review against another edition

4.0

The epilogue just made it that little bit better. I had so many thoughts and emotions while reading but I am terrible at writing reviews so I can't write it down very well.

simplymeagreads's review against another edition

4.0

This is the third book of the series, but it is standalone. It’s a bit darker than the previous two and has more violence than I usually read. I don’t think that detracted from the beauty of this book’s message. As with her other two books I’ve read, the author weaves the themes of loyalty, hope, courage, bravery, and redemption into the story.
My one complaint. And this is just me. But she always kills off my favorite character and it makes me cry. But that’s expected it fantasy and me. I love the side characters.
I would definitely recommend to those who love fantasy.

cecerachel's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

To me, this felt like a unique story. I have no idea which fairytale this is based on (might not have remembered it). Because of this, I found it really good. The characters were great, their flaws where great,

and the fact that Javan has this ‘clear moment of understanding’ was well put together.

It even made me almost cry while reading it on the train. And let’s not forget… the cover is stunning. 

I also liked the overlay with the previous books, such as seeing Ari at the end of the book and Hansel and Gretel quickly popping in.

I’m glad I kept on reading even after I wasn’t that into the first book. Definitely an upgrade form the first in the Ravenspire Series.

aviesbooks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

juliterario's review against another edition

5.0

ESTE LIBRO SE SUMA A MIS FAVORITOS DEL AÑO (y de este mes, claro está). ¿OKAY? ES SIMPLEMENTE MARAVILLOSO. HERMOSO. MUY BELLO. Y si, es parte de una saga, pero no tiene nada que ver con los libros anteriores, a´si que pueden leerlo tranquilamente sin haber leído nada previamente. (Este es mi modo de decir: léanlo.)

“She knew how to survive in the darkness, but was terrified she’d be lost in the light.”

The Traitor Prince es la 3ra entrega de la saga Ravenspire y es, como los demás libros de la misma, un retelling. Desafortunadamente, no tengo mucha idea de cuál es la historia original xD. Es algo sobre un príncipe impostor en un cuento árabe. Para mí, este es el mejor libro de la saga. ¡Hace mucho que no leía un libro tan bueno! Había pasado un buen rato desde que leía una novela tan atrapante y hermosa y escrita de una manera tan dulce y mágica. Este es el tipo de libro que quiero escribir, el tipo de libro del que aprendo a montones y el tipo de libro que releería muchas veces. LO AMÉ.

“There's always something to fight for.”

Los personajes están construidos a la perfección y son sumamente complejos. ¡Me encantaron! La ambientación... Ay, no sé qué tengo yo con los libros de fantasía en el desierto. Hasta escribí un libro así xD. ¡Y la magia! Y toda la cuestión sobre la religión, las creencias de cada personaje y sus motivos. En serio, siento que hubo un ENORME cambio entre los libros entretenidos de Redwine y esta novela. Con solo hablar de ella me dan ganas de leerla toda de nuevo. Perdón, no puedo formular mis pensamientos de una manera más clara. Sepan que ADORÉ esto y que se los recomiendo MUCHÍSIMO.

“Power is neither good nor evil. It just is. It's what people do with power that matters.”

mxacp96's review against another edition

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

4.0

i love the retellings of not so known stories. this retelling wasnt the usual love story but it was great. i was hooked by the middle

julieabe89's review against another edition

challenging emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 I thoroughly enjoyed this retelling of The Prince and The Pauper. It was interesting and intense. It was a great take on a classic! 

raereadings's review against another edition

Third person 

junghoseok's review against another edition

5.0

I adored this book. A compelling plot, vivid writing, and characters I cared about--everything one could want.

My only complaint

Spoiler

is that the resolution seemed too convenient. Sajda threatened to kill the false prince in a number of ungodly ways and so he capitulates and confesses to his crimes. I mean, wouldn't he have turned around and said "hey, she threatened me, she and Javan are trying to take my place through deception"? I'll tell you now that if a dark elf had threatened to give me hellish waking nightmares for the rest of my life, I would have confessed to anything she said, true or no. But the crowd doesn't even question it. True, the false prince was real shady and Javan was convincing as the prince, but without solid proof I feel that Rahim could have fought that a little more, or the guards or someone would have come to his defense/had more questions. Oh well, still five stars.

erinarkin20's review against another edition

4.0

Review to come