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The Princess Companion: A Retelling of The Princess and the Pea
by Melanie Cellier
I have started another series! Guys, I think I have a problem. The afterlife is just an endless room full of books right? Because that will be the only way for me to catch up on all the books I want to read. So this new series is called The Four Kingdoms by Melanie Cellier. The first book is The Princess Companion: A Retelling of the Princess and the Pea. The book introduces Alyssa, a woodcutter’s daughter. She gets lost in the woods during the storm and finds herself at the castle and begging for shelter. This night would change her life. Turns out, she is great with the twin princesses, Sophie and Lilly. The King and Queen make her their companion since they tend to cause a little mischief. However, it is their older brother, Max that keeps Alyssa distracted. Alyssa is really wonderful at creating stories. Due to a sensitive nervous system, she also has great instincts. She uses these instincts to help protect the kingdom but may lose her heart.
You all know how much I love fairytale retellings. I have not read one inspired by the Princess and the Pea and I really love the creativity that the author took with it! There are some moments when the pace is slow and the language a little cheesy. However, I really love the characters. Alyssa is opinionated and not afraid to speak her mind, even to the Royal Family. I love her relationship with Lilly and Sophia. (These princesses will make an appearance in the spin-off series, Beyond the Four Realms.) The girls struggle with not being close to their family and Alyssa gives them care, love, and teaches them through her stories.
There is also a little action that adds an exciting layer to the story. There is political intrigue, spies, and betrayal. The ending does leave some storylines open since there are more books in the series. Also, do not be fooled. Not everyone gets a Happy Ever After. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.
You all know how much I love fairytale retellings. I have not read one inspired by the Princess and the Pea and I really love the creativity that the author took with it! There are some moments when the pace is slow and the language a little cheesy. However, I really love the characters. Alyssa is opinionated and not afraid to speak her mind, even to the Royal Family. I love her relationship with Lilly and Sophia. (These princesses will make an appearance in the spin-off series, Beyond the Four Realms.) The girls struggle with not being close to their family and Alyssa gives them care, love, and teaches them through her stories.
There is also a little action that adds an exciting layer to the story. There is political intrigue, spies, and betrayal. The ending does leave some storylines open since there are more books in the series. Also, do not be fooled. Not everyone gets a Happy Ever After. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.