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A review by hannahsnerdycorner
Princess of Souls by Alexandra Christo
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Princess of Souls has a great quest-driven plot to find the sword that is capable of killing even an immortal. The group of 4 (the 2 main characters and their best friends) fit together so well and there's so much banter! Plus the 2 best friends are so lovable that I wanted their POVs too!
It is a dual POV book, which I love because we get to see what the love interest is thinking. Also it helps us understand each of their motivations in keeping secrets - which of course they do because one has decided to kill the other.
The actual quest is action filled with a couple of chapters of relief between each part which gives a nice reprieve from it and allows time for character development and bonding, whilst having the looming threat build up too.
I liked how the romance was slow; the main bulk of the book is spent building a friendship forged from trust - and trust is something that doesn't come naturally. Instead the relationships most focused on are that of parent-child which was refreshing. Selestra and her mother are arguably the most important relationship because whilst they love each other (or at the very least did at some point), they have opposing aims and loyalties.
Overall I'd say the book is about letting go and finding your identity so you can be your own person which is a beautiful sentiment for a book in my opinion - which also fits with the fact that it is a Rapunzel retelling.
p.s. The little references to her letting her hair down are nice references to Rapunzel.
It is a dual POV book, which I love because we get to see what the love interest is thinking. Also it helps us understand each of their motivations in keeping secrets - which of course they do because one has decided to kill the other.
The actual quest is action filled with a couple of chapters of relief between each part which gives a nice reprieve from it and allows time for character development and bonding, whilst having the looming threat build up too.
I liked how the romance was slow; the main bulk of the book is spent building a friendship forged from trust - and trust is something that doesn't come naturally. Instead the relationships most focused on are that of parent-child which was refreshing. Selestra and her mother are arguably the most important relationship because whilst they love each other (or at the very least did at some point), they have opposing aims and loyalties.
Overall I'd say the book is about letting go and finding your identity so you can be your own person which is a beautiful sentiment for a book in my opinion - which also fits with the fact that it is a Rapunzel retelling.
p.s. The little references to her letting her hair down are nice references to Rapunzel.